Public Media Overhaul: András Horváth has been named interim head of Hungary’s public service media to steer a “democratization” and remit-restoration plan, including reviewing past practices, restoring impartial reporting, and handling the merger of Duna Media Zrt. and MTVA. Summer Culture Calendar: Budapest’s Libegők Éjszakája (Night of the Chairlifts) returns 11 July with late-night rides from Zugliget and other sites, while Várkert Bazár hosts a free folk dance series this summer in a Danube-view garden setting. Arts & Community: ChessFest comes to London’s Trafalgar Square on 12 July with free chess for families and beginners, plus master simul games. Food Safety: A salmonella outbreak linked to flavoured noodles has spread across 14 European countries, with Hungary among the affected. Public Health & Climate: A wider look at Europe’s heat-driven drinking shifts highlights how hotter summers are changing hydration habits and alcohol’s role in everyday life. Crime & Gender Violence: An international police operation targeting online chat groups has uncovered networks that drug and rape women, with Hungary named among participating countries. Travel Disruption: Wizz Air passengers were reportedly left behind in Greece after crew duty hours ran out, raising questions about ground-handling procedures. Education Policy Watch: Hungary’s media and governance changes are landing alongside broader regional debates on education and public institutions.