Warner Bros has delayed The Batman: Part II once again, pushing Robert Pattinson’s return as the Dark Knight to February 2028. The postponement follows broader changes to the studio’s release calendar as its proposed merger with Paramount awaits regulatory approval.

Germany recorded a sharp increase in e-scooter accidents involving injuries in 2025, with both fatalities and serious injuries rising compared with the previous year. Official statistics show that younger riders accounted for the vast majority of those involved in the crashes.

Andy Burnham has been confirmed as the new leader of Britain’s governing Labour Party after securing overwhelming backing from MPs and affiliated trade unions. He is expected to become the UK’s next prime minister on Monday, replacing Keir Starmer.

Azahriah has announced a second Budapest Park concert after tickets for his 18 September performance sold out within 24 hours. The newly added 19 September show will feature the live return of A ló túloldalán, the artist’s 2022 collaborative album with DESH, performed in full for the first time in years.

Hungary’s residential property market lost momentum in the first half of 2026 as high prices weighed on affordability, leading to fewer transactions and slower price growth. According to Duna House, first-time buyers accounted for a growing share of purchases while investors increasingly exited the market.

Transport and Investment Minister Dávid Vitézy has dismissed MÁV board chairman István Lepsényi and board member László Parragh, while the remaining board members have resigned. The government says a new board will be appointed soon as part of efforts to modernize Hungary’s railway system.

Hungary’s August 20 national celebrations will go ahead under a significantly reduced budget after the government terminated contracts with the original event organizer. The interior minister said the revised programme will cost less than one-third of the previously planned amount while maintaining safety and the key elements of the festivities.

The University of Debrecen has successfully carried out its first minimally invasive video-assisted thyroid surgeries, introducing an advanced technique that reduces tissue damage, shortens recovery time and leaves minimal scarring.

The European Union has yet to reach an agreement on its latest sanctions package against Russia, with several issues still unresolved, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said ahead of a meeting of foreign ministers in Brussels. She expressed confidence that negotiations would continue with the aim of securing consensus.

Prime Minister Péter Magyar inaugurated a new unit at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Kecskemét, making it Europe’s largest Mercedes factory. The facility will produce the electric C-Class, with plans to boost annual output to 350,000 vehicles and employment to 9,000. The government pledged a predictable partnership while emphasizing fair wages and local supplier integration.