Workplace Culture: A new take on office life argues coffee is no longer a “perk” but a strategy for attendance and employee experience, with quality, choice, and easy personalization now shaping expectations. Policing & Rights: In Százhalombatta, a father of two is in a coma after a police operation; prosecutors opened an investigation into alleged ill-treatment and the family claims stun-device use and assault. Foreign Policy: Hungary’s new defense minister says Budapest must rebuild trust with allies and “shut the door” on Russian influence, citing covert intelligence attempts. EU Politics: EU foreign ministers weigh a possible trade ban on Israeli settlements in the West Bank, with diplomats tasked to advance options. Travel & Mobility: Wizz Air adds Budapest routes to Oslo and Marsa Alam and plans its first operational bases in Spain, boosting winter travel options. Animation Industry: CEE Animation Forum selects 33 projects for its 2026 edition, with Hungary among the leading contributors. Budapest Pride & Mental Health: Sziget launches the SZociety Movement and SZuper SZociety Award to support youth mental well-being, with applications open until July 19. Roma in Budapest: Józsefváros commissions research on Roma community needs across housing, education, healthcare, employment, culture, and women’s status. Sports Tourism: Cape Verde’s World Cup momentum is already sparking a surge in vacation searches, raising hopes of turning football success into tourist receipts. Labor & Culture Workplaces: IKEA Hungary employees stage strikes, linking workplace pay disputes with broader social-policy messaging.