Morning five: AI talks, energy and Irish inflation

1. The invitation sets out Dublin AI talks. The president’s letter of 3 November prepares the next exchange among EU leaders on technological questions relevant to Hungarian businesses too. Implementation conditions will matter after the discussion, so we distinguish political intentions from actual access.

2. The main energy technology programme opens in Cork. The Commission’s event page documents the conference on 4–5 November. For Hungarian developers, grid integration, financing and measured operating effects alongside research results can together provide a useful comparison.

3. Ireland’s annual HICP flash estimate is four per cent. Compared with September’s 3.8 per cent, this is an acceleration of 0.2 percentage points; the monthly change in prices is a separate measure. Companies working with Irish partners need to compare their own cost basket with the data, with detailed statistics due on 12 November.

4. Kőszeg prepares for a new-wine presentation. We distinguish the advance-registration charge from participation dependent on remaining places. Readers’ total cost plans should also account for travel and services included in the charge; the article is not a wine review.

5. Memories of conscription shape the museum programme. Comparing personal recollections with the dates of objects can also help interpret family histories. Before the guided tour on 4 November, readers need to check availability of both exhibition admission and the tour ticket.

Sources checked: 4 November 2026; the linked Commission event page gives no publication date.