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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Train Chaos in the Capital Region

A power outage has disrupted local train services in the Helsinki metropolitan area, causing delays and cancellations.

Mar 5 • 07:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Blackout in Cuba: two-thirds of the island are without power, including Havana

A massive blackout left two-thirds of Cuba, including the capital Havana, without electricity due to a failure in the national grid amid an ongoing economic crisis.

Mar 4 • 22:38 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Capital Power CEO excited about Alberta AI data centre opportunities

The CEO of Capital Power Corp. is optimistic about Alberta's potential for powering AI data centres amidst evolving grid regulations.

Mar 4 • 19:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

Pakistan bombed Kabul and other Afghan cities

Pakistan has conducted airstrikes on the Afghan capital, Kabul, and other cities, marking the largest offensive since the Taliban regained power in August 2021.

Feb 27 • 08:36 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Born 120 km from the capital and 4 from school, but never gave up and fulfilled her dream: "The attention they give you is unforgettable"

Sandra Orellana's inspiring journey from a humble background to achieving her dreams emphasizes the power of perseverance and the value of education.

Feb 24 • 06:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Photos Collection: The War-Time Capital with Lights Out - Current Situation in Kyiv

The article highlights the ongoing struggles faced by the residents of Kyiv as they endure power outages and harsh winter conditions due to the Russian invasion, marking the fourth anniversary of the conflict.

Feb 24 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Blackout amid heatwave leaves much of Paraguay without power

A major blackout in Paraguay has left large parts of the country, including the capital Asunción, without power, coinciding with a severe heatwave.

Feb 18 • 21:51 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Zero Capital Release in 2025 Didn’t Stop Power Reforms — Adelabu

Nigeria's Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, announced that the ministry had no capital allocation in the 2025 budget, yet this did not hinder its ability to oversee the power sector.

Feb 18 • 18:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rain leaves more than 70,000 homes without electricity in the capital and Greater São Paulo

Severe rain caused widespread power outages affecting over 70,000 homes in São Paulo and its metropolitan area.

Feb 16 • 22:41 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinese power line projects seek private capital in sign of infrastructure shift

Beijing is moving to attract private investment in significant infrastructure projects, including ultra-high-voltage power lines.

Feb 13 • 13:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

"We operate with phones' lamps": a hospital in the capital of Central African Republic faces power outages

A hospital in Bangui, Central African Republic, is experiencing severe disruptions in emergency operations due to ongoing electrical outages caused by issues at the Bouali power plant.

Feb 9 • 09:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

Big power move by France and Canada in Greenland

France and Canada are opening consulates in Greenland's capital Nuuk to strengthen Arctic relations in response to U.S. interest in the island.

Feb 6 • 19:32 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Russian drones strike Kyiv as capital battles power cuts and cold

Russian drone strikes in Kyiv resulted in at least one injury and damage to civilian infrastructure amid ongoing power cuts and heating issues in the city.

Feb 5 • 08:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

"Unlocking Potential, Building Tomorrow" – Second Edition of EFNI Spring in April in Warsaw

The EFNI Spring event in Warsaw will focus on discussions regarding the future of the Polish economy and effective promotion of Poland in Europe and globally, covering topics like new technologies, energy transformation, human capital, and cultural soft power.

Feb 4 • 10:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rain leaves capital on alert for flooding; 39 thousand homes lose power in Greater São Paulo

Heavy rainfall in São Paulo has put the city on alert for flooding, resulting in 39,000 homes losing power in the Greater São Paulo area.

Feb 3 • 21:48 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN Debate. "Catastrophe awaits when capital and power gather among the elite"

Financial expert and billionaire Robert Weil warns that the concentration of capital among a few threatens the democratic system as stock market gains greatly exceed wage growth.

Jan 31 • 19:00 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Elections in Uganda: "We just want something to change"

As President Museveni seeks reelection after 40 years in power, security measures are creating frustration and delays at polling places in Uganda's capital, Kampala.

Jan 15 • 17:46 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

China Expands Across Continents as America Pulls Its Money Home

As the U.S. reduces its role as the largest foreign investor, China is advancing by distributing its capital globally, reshaping economic relations and highlighting a shift in economic power dynamics.

Jan 13 • 05:08 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Energy unit set up within Ukraine's State Emergency Service

Ukraine's State Emergency Service has established a dedicated energy unit that has assisted 173 individuals in providing emergency power through generators in the capital over the past week.

Jan 12 • 14:27 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Berlin Senator Warns of New Attacks on the Power Grid

Following an alleged left-wing extremist arson attack on Berlin's power supply, Interior Senator Iris Spranger warns that the danger of future similar attacks remains, exacerbated by inadequate preventive infrastructure in the capital.

Jan 12 • 12:13 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Police continues to search for the Volcano Group

The Berlin police are continuing their search for the left-wing extremists known as the Volcano Group, who are responsible for the cable fire and the resulting power outage in the southwest of the capital.

Jan 10 • 07:05 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Police continue search for Volcano Group

The Berlin police are still searching for the left-wing extremists known as the Volcano Group, who are responsible for a cable fire and subsequent power outage in the southwestern part of the capital.

Jan 10 • 07:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"Security over Transparency" – Lessons from Left-Wing Terrorism in Berlin

The left-wing attack on Berlin's power supply reveals the vulnerability of critical infrastructures and raises alarm across the country, prompting discussions on preventing disasters like the one in the capital.

Jan 8 • 17:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Bipolar Dilemma: Political and Economic Erosion of the Military Leadership in Mali

The military leadership in Mali is facing escalating military and political pressure, struggling to control energy and food supplies to the capital and seeking alternatives while tightening security to maintain power.

Jan 7 • 05:31 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Spranger defends crisis management after power outage

Berlin's Interior Senator Iris Spranger (SPD) dismissed criticism of the crisis management in dealing with the ongoing power outage in the southwestern part of the capital, as seen in her statement on the fourth day of the blackout.

Jan 6 • 14:20 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Berlin Awakens

The attack on Berlin's power grid serves as a wake-up call for the capital, as the population now recognizes the growing left-wing extremism that is poised to transform into raw nihilistic terror at any moment.

Jan 6 • 11:57 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Four weeks before the power outage, the audit office warned the state government of a disaster

A report from the Berlin Audit Office highlights serious weaknesses in the capital's disaster management, raising concerns about Berlin's crisis readiness.

Jan 5 • 13:27 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

What the 'Volcano Group's' confession letter reveals – and what it does not

Investigators consider the pamphlet issued by a left-wing extremist group justifying a devastating attack on the capital's power supply to be authentic, yet many circulating theories appear far-fetched, warranting analysis.

Jan 5 • 13:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Sabotage? Berliners are freezing, part of the German capital is without power after a cable fire

A cable fire in southwestern Berlin has left over 45,000 households and more than 2,000 businesses without electricity, with police investigating a claim of responsibility from alleged perpetrators.

Jan 3 • 19:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
World

Venezuela on the brink of conflict: Explosions and power outages in Caracas; military tensions grow

Early Saturday morning, the Venezuelan capital Caracas experienced a series of explosions and military activities alongside reports of power outages in areas near a military base, amid escalating pressure from the U.S. on President Nicolás Maduro.

Jan 3 • 08:00 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Smoke, the sounds of planes and power outage. Strong explosions shook the Venezuelan capital Caracas

Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, experienced strong explosions along with smoke and sounds of aircraft, leading to a power outage in the city.

Jan 3 • 07:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Explosions reported in Venezuelan capital Caracas

Several explosions were heard in Caracas, Venezuela, during the early morning hours, causing power outages and prompting residents to rush outside, with the cause of the explosions currently unclear.

Jan 3 • 07:10 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

At least seven explosions and low-flying planes over the capital of Venezuela

At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were reported in Caracas, Venezuela, early Saturday morning, with power outages affecting the southern part of the city near a major military base.

Jan 3 • 06:57 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Media Reports: Explosions in Venezuela's Capital Caracas

Reports indicate a series of explosions occurred in Caracas, Venezuela, particularly around the La Carlota area, causing power outages and sightings of helicopters in the city.

Jan 3 • 06:51 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

The government remains in day-to-day business, reacting rather than shaping

In his traditional New Year's Eve speech, Norbert Aust, president of the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce, calls for a renewed focus on the essential tasks of politics and discusses how to contain the power of 'well-organized minorities' while envisioning Hamburg as a European innovation capital by 2040.

Dec 31 • 13:07 UTC

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