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The front page of Telex highlights ongoing extreme heat in Hungary, impacting energy systems and public transport. Key stories include the continuation of a heatwave with temperatures potentially reaching 40 degrees Celsius, leading to reduced power output at the Paks Nuclear Power Plant due to…
The ongoing heatwave is straining Hungary's electricity system, increasing consumption and reducing the performance of power plants and grid elements. The extreme weather is fundamentally altering the operation of the electricity system.
To conserve energy, Budapest is slowing down metro and tram services. On some lines, diesel buses will replace electric trolleybuses on weekdays.
The heatwave persists, with temperatures expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius on Saturday. The Danube's water level has dropped further, forcing a reduction in output at the Paks Nuclear Power Plant. Budapest's mayor announced measures to slow down public transport to save energy.
This article offers practical tips for conserving water in daily life, from brushing teeth to cooking, emphasizing the importance of saving water resources especially during potential national shortages.
A report from a scenic hike in the Austrian Alps, describing the beautiful mountain landscape and a personal reflection during the trek.
An analysis explaining how price caps can lead to product shortages, reduced market competition, and ultimately higher prices after they are lifted, using the example of gasoline price caps.
Taxi services in Budapest will become more expensive starting on Saturday.
The Paksi Nuclear Power Plant announced another reduction in its performance early Saturday morning because of the low water level in the Danube river.
A list of 25 ambassadors who have been dismissed from their posts has been published.
According to local authorities, tens of thousands of migrants stormed the border into Ceuta, Morocco. At least 57 people died during the crossings over two days.
A proposal suggests that students and parents should be included in the evaluation of teachers, advocating for a new system to replace the abolished performance evaluations.
