Key facts
- Budapest has switched off decorative lighting on historic landmarks.
- The parliament building and Buda Castle are among the affected landmarks.
- The measure is intended to conserve energy during a severe heatwave and drought.
- Similar energy-saving measures are being implemented in Romania.
- Hungary's ruling Tisza party proposed an August 11 presidential election.
- Prime Minister Peter Magyar is behind the proposal to dismantle former premier Viktor Orban's power structures.
In response to a severe heatwave and drought, Budapest has begun switching off decorative lighting on several key historic landmarks. The energy conservation measure affects prominent sites such as the parliament building and Buda Castle. This initiative is part of a broader effort to manage the nation's power supply during the ongoing crisis. Similar energy-saving steps are also being implemented in Romania to address power supply challenges.