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🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Michael Ignatieff: "With Spain's long and unprotected coastline, it should be concerned about the cutting of submarine cables that Russia is carrying out in the Baltic"

Michael Ignatieff highlights Spain's vulnerability to threats like underwater cable disruptions by Russia, particularly given its extensive coastline.

Feb 26 • 21:39 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Matan Angrest testified that he was electrocuted by his captors: "They put cables on the wound, you scream in pain"

Survivor Matan Angrest testified about the torture he endured while held captive by Hamas in Gaza, highlighting the extreme measures used against him.

Feb 26 • 21:07 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

OESE: The damage due to sabotage has been fully repaired to the telecommunications and signaling cables

The Greek railway organization OSE has fully repaired sabotage damage to its telecommunications and signaling cables affected by vandalism incidents.

Feb 26 • 20:23 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Prosecutorial investigation into sabotage of telecommunication cables on the Athens – Thessaloniki railway line

A formal investigation has been initiated regarding the cutting of telecommunication cables along the Athens-Thessaloniki railway line, impacting train operations.

Feb 26 • 12:32 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Prosecutorial investigation into cut telemanagement cables on the Athens-Thessaloniki line

A preliminary investigation has been ordered following the discovery that unknown individuals cut telemanagement cables along the central railway line from Athens to Thessaloniki.

Feb 26 • 11:33 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Baltic Sea cables to receive better protection

The Baltic Sea countries are enhancing surveillance of underwater cables and vessels to ensure better protection and information sharing.

Feb 26 • 10:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Vandalism on the telemanagement cables on the Athens-Thessaloniki axis - K. Kyranakis: Some wanted new Tempi

Deputy Transport Minister Konstantinos Kyranakis condemned an act of sabotage on the telemanagement cables of the Athens-Thessaloniki railway axis, linking it to a criminal intent to endanger lives, just days before the anniversary of the tragic train accident in Tempi.

Feb 26 • 08:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

"We are left with only radios, cables, and pigeons." Eavesdropped conversations of Russians indicate chaos

The breakdown of communication has significantly hampered Russian military capabilities, enabling Ukrainian forces to regain territory.

Feb 25 • 21:13 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Electric cables stolen from a solar park in Radviliškis district, damage exceeds 14 thousand euros

Electric cables worth over 14,000 euros were stolen from a solar park in Radviliškis district, Lithuania, prompting a police investigation.

Feb 25 • 07:39 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

More than 6 km of cables stolen from a solar park in the Radviliškis district

Over 6 kilometers of electrical cables were stolen from a solar park in Radviliškis, Lithuania, resulting in damages of over 14,000 euros.

Feb 25 • 07:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Super-fast new internet cables installed right outside ex-prince Andrew's new home

High-speed internet cables have been installed near ex-Prince Andrew's new residence in Norfolk, improving connectivity for him and local residents.

Feb 24 • 16:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Is this the solution to cable breakages in the Baltic Sea?

A project led by Turku University of Applied Sciences aims to develop new solutions for monitoring underwater cables in the Baltic Sea.

Feb 24 • 14:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Compensation of 20,000 euros to an official who suffered a triple fracture after tripping over computer cables in the courts

A National Court in Spain ordered a compensation of 20,000 euros to a court official who suffered a triple humeral fracture after tripping over loose computer cables at her workplace.

Feb 24 • 07:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police say gang hid stolen copper in communities of Comando Vermelho and moved R$ 417.9 million

A gang in Brazil has been involved in the theft of copper cables, reportedly moving over R$ 417.9 million by leveraging connections in communities controlled by the Comando Vermelho.

Feb 23 • 15:48 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Carignano defended having disconnected cables in the session and pointed to the libertarian bloc

Florencia Carignano, a deputy from Unión por la Patria, defended her action of disconnecting cables to prevent the labor reform debate from starting in the Argentine Congress, leading to calls for her expulsion.

Feb 21 • 16:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man attempts to steal air conditioning unit and power cables in Santa Tereza and is arrested

A 33-year-old man was arrested for attempting to steal an air conditioning unit and power cables in the Santa Tereza neighborhood of Boa Vista, Brazil.

Feb 20 • 18:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Telefónica appoints Javier de Paz as president of Telxius, its joint venture with Amancio Ortega

Telefónica has appointed Javier de Paz as president of Telxius, its joint venture in submarine cables with Amancio Ortega, as part of its strategic expansion.

Feb 20 • 14:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Ukrainians' Response to Russian Drones with Fiber Optics? They Roam with... Scissors

Ukrainian soldiers are using scissors to cut the optical fiber cables of Russian drones as a new form of defense against drone warfare.

Feb 20 • 08:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

State school in São Paulo operates with improvised energy for two months

A state school in São Paulo has been operating without regular electricity for two months, relying on an improvised connection due to stolen electrical cables.

Feb 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Javier Milei criticized Florencia Carignano over the microphone controversy in Congress

President Javier Milei criticized national deputy Florencia Carignano following the release of a video showing her unplugging audio cables in Congress.

Feb 19 • 23:21 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Video: this was the moment when a congresswoman unplugged the cables of the stenographers in the labor reform debate

During a heated session in Congress discussing labor reform, Congresswoman Florencia Carignano was filmed unplugging the cables of the stenographers' equipment to interrupt the debate.

Feb 19 • 19:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Hellenic Cables: New project for the BC-Wind offshore wind project in Poland

Hellenic Cables has secured a contract for the supply of submarine cables for the BC-Wind offshore wind project in Poland, which will significantly contribute to renewable energy production in the region.

Feb 19 • 06:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Google to invest $15 billion in India and build new submarine cables to boost artificial intelligence

Google is set to invest $15 billion in India, including the construction of new submarine cables to enhance the country's artificial intelligence capabilities.

Feb 18 • 13:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Hellenic Cables: New project for the offshore wind project BC-Wind in Poland

Hellenic Cables has secured a contract from DEME to supply inter-array cables for the BC-Wind offshore wind project in Poland.

Feb 17 • 18:18 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NSCDC moves to protect fibre-optic cables in Gombe

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Gombe has partnered with the state government to protect fibre-optic cables viewed as critical national infrastructure.

Feb 16 • 22:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man arrested on suspicion of stealing a power substation in Piauí

Francisco Aurélio, 46, was arrested in Piauí for attempting to steal cables from a power substation, with a history of similar offenses and an outstanding arrest warrant.

Feb 16 • 17:08 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Everything You Need to Know About Fast Charging for iPhone in 2026

This article explores the advancements in fast charging technology for iPhones, highlighting its necessity in today's fast-paced lifestyle.

Feb 15 • 03:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Chaos on the Italian Railway During the Games: Authorities Reveal Shocking Reasons

Rail traffic in central Italy was severely disrupted due to deliberate acts of sabotage that damaged critical railway cables.

Feb 14 • 14:21 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

"Severely exaggerated" - experts on Dadgostar's (V) cable attack

Experts agree that the government's export cables are impacting electricity prices in Sweden, with political leaders attributing the high prices to these exports.

Feb 14 • 05:22 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Germany to Source Green Energy from Morocco? Berlin Has a Plan

Germany's government plans to import renewable energy from Morocco through the Sila Atlantik project, which involves underwater high-voltage cables.

Feb 12 • 17:59 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

In Haava village, the roof of a house collapsed due to fire; in Põltsamaa municipality, a garage along with a car, storage, and shelter were affected

A house roof in Haava village collapsed due to a fire caused by heating cables, with damage to the structure and adjacent garage.

Feb 12 • 09:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mayor files report after suspected sabotage of brake cables on official vehicle in MG

The mayor of Cássia, Donizete Vilela, reported a suspected sabotage of his official vehicle's brake system to the police after discovering severe damage when attempting to drive it.

Feb 11 • 18:08 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Olympics, sabotage on the line to Bormio and Livigno: 7 cables from a control unit burned

A control unit's cables were sabotaged along the railway line to Bormio and Livigno, with an investigation led by anti-terrorism authorities.

Feb 11 • 17:16 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Trains, new damage: cables along the freight line in Bologna cut

A new instance of sabotage occurred in Bologna as cables along a freight line were cut, following a previous incident involving incendiary devices that damaged high-speed railway cables.

Feb 11 • 07:53 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NSCDC warns construction companies, contractors in Ekiti against vandalism

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has warned construction firms in Ekiti to stop vandalizing crucial fibre-optic cables and public properties.

Feb 10 • 18:23 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Agency demolishes shanties, illegal structures in Anambra market

The OCHA Brigade in Anambra has demolished illegal structures in the Mgbuka Obosi Market to enhance safety near high-tension cables.

Feb 10 • 07:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maceió: about 10 thousand residents have been without water for 72 hours after theft of electrical cables

Nearly 10,000 residents in Maceió, Brazil, have been without water for three days due to vandalism and theft affecting the local water supply system.

Feb 9 • 14:34 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Puuluup - cables in cars still

The documentary film about the Estonian folk duo Puuluup attracted over 1500 viewers in its opening weekend.

Feb 9 • 13:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Who set the cables on fire? A month later, Germany has not found the culprit of the great blackout in Berlin

A month after a severe blackout in Berlin left thousands without essential services, investigation into the arson incident remains inconclusive despite a hefty reward for information.

Feb 9 • 04:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

JR Utsunomiya Line, Services Suspended Due to Broken Cables between Tokyo and Oyama Station

The JR Utsunomiya Line has suspended operations in both directions between Tokyo and Oyama Station due to a broken overhead wire.

Feb 8 • 23:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Italy: Likelihood of sabotage on the railway network near Bologna

Italian police are investigating the possibility of sabotage after the destruction of electrification cables on railways in Bologna, leading to train delays during the Winter Olympics.

Feb 7 • 13:10 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Cut cables at Bologna Central Station: sabotage hypothesis and suspicions on anarchists

Cables were cut near Bologna Central Station, leading to significant delays in train services and suspicions of sabotage by anarchists.

Feb 7 • 11:35 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Bologna, delays on the high-speed train of up to 150 minutes: 'Cut cables', sabotage hypothesis

High-speed train delays in Bologna have reached up to 150 minutes, prompting an investigation into the possibility of sabotage due to damaged cables.

Feb 7 • 10:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Puuluup has become a moving road movie centered on people, aging, and the loss of time

The documentary 'Puuluup – cables still in the car', directed by Taavi Aru, presents a unique portrait of the music duo Puuluup, focusing on themes of humanity, aging, and the passage of time.

Feb 7 • 07:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The bedside lamps that need neither cables nor plugs and are a hit on Amazon

A selection of 8 wireless bedside lamps available individually or in pairs that feature designs to suit various tastes.

Feb 5 • 05:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NCC, NSCDC to prosecute contractors for fibre-optic damage

The Nigerian Communications Commission and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps are warning contractors and public agencies of prosecution for damages caused to fibre-optic cables during construction work.

Feb 4 • 21:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Outsourced employee of a telecommunications operator in PR is arrested for stealing cables and hiding them in the women's bathroom

An outsourced employee of Sercomtel in Londrina, Paraná, was caught red-handed stealing cables and hiding them in the women's bathroom.

Feb 4 • 17:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Middle East: Twelve Israelis charged in a smuggling case involving products sent to Hamas in Gaza

Twelve Israelis have been charged in a large smuggling ring supplying various products to Hamas in the Gaza Strip, including cigarettes, iPhones, batteries, communication cables, and car parts, valued at several hundred thousand euros.

Feb 4 • 14:26 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Police operation against electricity theft in Aspropyrgos, 1,010 meters of cables dismantled, see video

A significant police operation in Aspropyrgos resulted in the dismantling of 1,010 meters of cables related to electricity theft, leading to the arrest of nine individuals.

Feb 4 • 11:37 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

GALLERY ⟩ Puuluup threw a big party, celebrities were present

The 17th documentary film festival DocPoint Tallinn commenced with a lively celebration featuring the music documentary 'Puuluup - cables still in the car' by Taavi Aru, alongside the announcement of the annual young documentarian award received by Johan Huimerind.

Feb 4 • 10:22 UTC

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