EU Enlargement & Ukraine: Péter Magyar says Hungary opposes any accelerated EU accession process for candidate countries, including Ukraine, while tying support for the next 7-year budget to a deal that protects Hungarian interests. Anti-Corruption & State Finance: Hungarian police opened a criminal probe into alleged abuse of office at Eximbank, including scrutiny of a €1bn North Macedonia loan, after an internal audit flagged irregularities from the previous Orbán-era administration. Foreign Policy Deadlock: EU foreign ministers failed to agree on trade sanctions tied to illegal Israeli settlements, with Hungary among those opposing the move. National Security & Russia: Hungary warns of Russian hybrid threats after a drone incident near Leipzig airport, as EU states back tighter Russian visa rules. Climate & Public Life: Hungary recorded its hottest August since 1901, amid severe dryness; separately, the government orders a review of waste management after complaints about bottle-collection impacts on public cleanliness and safety. Budapest Governance & Development: A new mixed-use Parkside Residence project is taking shape in District XIII with 324 flats and a four-star hotel. Culture & Media: A Budapest photography programme marks 200 years of French photography, while a Venice Film Festival spotlighted Gerda Taro in “The Girl With The Leica.”