Hungary–Ukraine EU row: Prime Minister Péter Magyar says Ukraine isn’t ready for EU membership and that Kyiv still hasn’t implemented the June deal on restoring rights for the Transcarpathian Hungarian minority, as Budapest again blocks the next EU accession clusters. Diplomatic gesture: Ukraine’s parliament unanimously condemned Soviet crimes against Transcarpathian Hungarians (1944–46), including the “malenky robot,” in a move that lands amid the veto fight. EU asylum stance: Magyar says Hungary will keep granting asylum to draft-age Ukrainian men even after the EU urged members not to. Budapest social policy: Magyar announced a two-stage pay rise for social workers and plans to restructure tobacco and casino concessions, alongside steps for child protection. Crime and justice: Prosecutors are appealing the conviction of a Hungarian couple who abused and starved a 34-year-old woman to death, seeking harsher charges. Culture & education: Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe access is set to return for Hungarian students and researchers from 2026/27 after the KEKVA foundation dispute. Lifestyle/arts: A Budapest district may tighten Airbnb rules as a nationwide moratorium nears its end. International culture: A Venice Armenian summer course wrapped, with participants from Hungary among the attendees. Travel rules: Thailand will cut visa-free stays for 60 nationalities (including Hungary) from 60 to 30 days starting Sept. 15.