Heat & Energy Strain: Hungary’s Paks nuclear plant shut down for the first time in 44 years after record-low Danube levels left cooling pumps unable to draw enough water, with the government urging households and businesses to cut use during peak hours. Waterway Disruptions: Extreme heat is also choking Germany’s Rhine shipping, raising inland fuel and coal delivery costs as river levels hit multi-year lows. Consumer Tech & Safety: Fraunhofer-backed work on detecting deepfakes is getting attention as Holocaust remembrance faces AI-driven distortion and denial. Air Passenger Rights: A Lufthansa Beijing flight turned back to Munich after a pressurization fault, potentially triggering up to €600 EU compensation per passenger. Retail & Second-Hand: Vinted and DHL are expanding Germany collection points, pushing more second-hand fashion through easier drop-off logistics. EV Market Watch: July EV retail sales in India crossed 30,000 units for a second month, underscoring fast-growing demand for battery-electric models. Brand & Retail Moves: Lidl continues expanding in Hungary as sales hit new highs, signaling continued appetite for value-led grocery growth.