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🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Vladimir Arhipov: we need to focus again on oil shale energy

Vladimir Arhipov advocates for a renewed focus on oil shale energy to address the crisis in Estonia's energy sector.

Feb 27 • 07:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

An Electricity Company's Customer Service Representative Talks About a Sad Phenomenon – 'They Cry on the Phone'

A customer service representative from a Finnish electricity company describes her experiences with distressed customers overwhelmed by high electricity bills amid a difficult financial climate.

Feb 27 • 03:50 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Stopping emergency supplies to Ukraine / They will feel it hard when they have outages, says Fico. According to SaS, Putin was also helped by Brhel

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico calls for the halt of emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine, arguing that outages would have a more significant impact on them than commercial supplies.

Feb 25 • 15:14 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Ramadan in Gaza Symbolizes Everything That Is Missing for Residents

The article discusses how Gazans struggle with the observance of Ramadan due to a lack of access to power and reliable communication.

Feb 25 • 12:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

TMBK: Who vs. Who. Vengeful Fico Still Does Not Supply Electricity to Ukrainians

The article discusses the ongoing issue of Slovakia under Robert Fico's leadership withholding electricity supplies to Ukraine despite previous commitments.

Feb 25 • 10:10 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Thousands in Slovakia Take to the Streets to Support Ukraine and Against Fico

Thousands of demonstrators in Bratislava, Slovakia, rallied in support of Ukraine and protested against Prime Minister Robert Fico's decision to halt emergency electricity exports to Ukraine.

Feb 25 • 05:34 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Without more gasoline or electricity, Cuba lives by tricks: 'This time it's the end of the movie'

Cuba faces severe energy and fuel shortages, forcing its citizens to adopt desperate survival tactics amidst an ongoing crisis.

Feb 25 • 00:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Graube: Russia's failure on the front in Ukraine has led to a 'terrorist winter'

During winter months, Russia has been terrorizing Ukraine's energy system with attacks, leading to prolonged lack of heating, electricity, and water in several cities.

Feb 24 • 16:35 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

How to survive without electricity, running water, and heating for weeks and months in freezing cold?

The article discusses the harsh realities faced by Ukrainians due to Russian attacks on infrastructure, emphasizing the need for awareness and support.

Feb 23 • 22:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

1926: Group asks that SP chooses Light to electrify tramway

A local group in São Paulo is urging the state government to assign the electrification of the Cantareira tramway to the Light company, citing a surplus of electricity after the end of the city's water crisis.

Feb 23 • 20:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Newsfilter: Fico is helping the criminal Putin in an effort to let Ukrainians freeze

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has suspended emergency electricity aid to Ukraine amidst severe winter conditions as the country struggles with energy shortages due to Russian attacks.

Feb 23 • 18:51 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Company news filter: Another shoemaker is going bankrupt, Fico's disinformation about oil is escalating, and Slovak taxes are ruining Kofola's European business

The article discusses Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's controversial statement regarding electricity supplies to Ukraine amidst the ongoing oil crisis stemming from a Russian attack.

Feb 23 • 13:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

DMITRIY FADIN ⟩ The electricity bill crisis is not inevitable; it is a consequence of government choices

The rise in electricity bills in January has severely affected Estonian youth and families, highlighting systemic issues tied to government decisions.

Feb 23 • 11:57 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Weekly News Filter: The Prime Minister is Making Slovakia a Despised and Unprincipled Country

The article critiques Prime Minister Robert Fico's government for its perceived failure in international relations and domestic governance, particularly in light of its recent energy policies.

Feb 22 • 17:27 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Druzhba Pipeline Sparks Dispute: Hungary and Slovakia Threaten to Cut Electricity to Ukraine

Hungary and Slovakia have threatened to cut electricity supplies to Ukraine due to tensions arising from the Druzhba oil pipeline disruption.

Feb 22 • 08:25 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry advises Hungary and Slovakia to send ultimatums to Kremlin, not Kyiv

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has criticized Hungary and Slovakia for threatening to halt electricity supplies, urging them to direct their ultimatums towards the Kremlin instead.

Feb 21 • 18:41 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Orbán threatens to halt electricity supplies to Ukraine, nearly half of Ukraine's imports

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has threatened to stop electricity supplies to Ukraine unless oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline is resumed.

Feb 21 • 15:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Fico threatens to leave Ukraine without electricity starting Monday

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has threatened to halt emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine amid rising tensions regarding oil supplies from Russia.

Feb 21 • 14:54 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Fico threatens to halt electricity supplies to Ukraine

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced he would stop electricity exports to Ukraine if Kyiv does not restore Russian oil deliveries by February 23.

Feb 21 • 14:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Slovak Prime Minister Threatens Ukraine with Cut Off of Emergency Electricity Supply

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico warned that he would request Slovak companies to halt emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine if oil deliveries do not resume by Monday.

Feb 21 • 11:07 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Russia-China Silent, Mexico Raises Hand... Is Cuba on the Brink of Collapse Due to the Oil Crisis?

Cuba is currently facing one of its biggest crises in history due to insufficient oil supply caused by U.S. sanctions, leading to a severe shortage of transportation and electricity.

Feb 21 • 08:50 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Submarine base not getting electricity: – A warned catastrophe

A Norwegian municipality faces a critical energy shortage affecting its submarine base, raising concerns about national defense priorities.

Feb 20 • 10:29 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

GenCos deny NLC’s ‘extortion’ claims, warn of looming power crisis

Nigerian power generation companies rebut allegations of extortion by the Nigeria Labour Congress, expressing concerns over the potential for a power crisis in the country.

Feb 18 • 16:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Vilnius sends humanitarian aid to Kyiv – will help ensure heating and electricity

The municipality of Vilnius is providing humanitarian aid to Kyiv, including generators and mobile heating units, to help restore electricity and heating in the city.

Feb 18 • 09:10 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

No power, no growth, Dangote warns government

Aliko Dangote has called for immediate action from the Nigerian government to address the country's electricity crisis, which threatens industrial growth and economic development.

Feb 18 • 00:07 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Electricity price exceeds seven kroner per hour in Eastern Denmark

The electricity price in eastern Denmark is expected to surpass seven kroner per kilowatt-hour for one hour on Tuesday evening, marking the highest rate since the energy crisis of 2022.

Feb 17 • 08:56 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Eastern Denmark will have 'extremely expensive electricity' tonight

Residents of Zealand and Bornholm may need to reconsider when to run appliances tonight as electricity prices are set to spike significantly.

Feb 17 • 07:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The fight for every watt on the energy front of the war in Ukraine

The article discusses the critical energy crisis in Ukraine exacerbated by Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure, highlighting the struggle of workers to restore electricity amid extreme winter conditions.

Feb 17 • 04:40 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

US Pressure on the Cuban Government has Led the Country to Crisis

Increased US pressure on Cuba's government has resulted in critical shortages of fuel and electricity on the island, leading to significant disruptions in daily life.

Feb 16 • 20:30 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

EU country runs out of firewood amid freeze – media

Estonia faces a significant shortage of dry firewood amid a deep winter freeze, compounded by high electricity prices.

Feb 16 • 19:29 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN Debate. "S fiddled with electricity - what will the Tidö government do this fall?"

An opinion piece calls for an independent review of the Swedish government's handling of the electricity crisis ahead of the upcoming actions from the Tidö government this fall.

Feb 16 • 19:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Ramaphosa and a Stable Electricity System in South Africa - the Devils Are in the Detail

President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasizes the importance of energy reform in South Africa, but warns that challenges remain despite expectations of progress.

Feb 16 • 04:39 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

Without heat and electricity. Russian regions report damage to energy infrastructure following Ukrainian attacks

Russian regions are reporting significant damage to their energy infrastructure due to attacks from Ukraine.

Feb 16 • 03:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

GRAPHIC ⟩ Electricity market prices rise even further. Consumers face higher bills this month compared to January

Electricity prices in the Estonian market are set to increase significantly, reaching up to €400 per megawatt-hour, with average monthly prices for February projected to be nearly 25% higher than in January.

Feb 15 • 17:22 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The stoppage of electricity generators warns of a medical disaster in Gaza

The director of Al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza has warned of a looming medical disaster due to fuel shortages and the stopping of essential electricity generators at hospitals.

Feb 14 • 12:56 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Electricity not as expensive as during the crisis winter – do not count on support

Electricity prices remain high in Sweden, with significant bills expected, but government support is unlikely.

Feb 13 • 16:35 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Due to the cold and electricity outages, the plants of the botanical garden in Kyiv are suffering

The harsh winter and ongoing attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure are endangering Kyiv's botanical garden collections.

Feb 13 • 06:09 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Shmyhal: The state of electricity supply is complicated after Russian attacks

The electricity supply situation remains complex in many areas, with power available for only three to four hours after long outages, according to Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal.

Feb 13 • 01:36 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The municipality's crisis response to electricity prices – investigating its own electricity support

Bergs Municipality in Sweden is responding to high electricity prices by offering payment plans and considering its own support for residents.

Feb 12 • 17:37 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

WE ARE NOT ALONE ⟩ Why complaining about electricity bills is currently a national sport in Europe?

Many Estonians have experienced shock upon receiving their electricity bills, and they are not alone in facing high energy costs, which have become a common complaint across Europe.

Feb 12 • 16:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Ukraine: Thousands of citizens in Dnipro and Odessa without electricity and heating after Russian strikes

Russian attacks have left thousands in Dnipro and Odessa without electricity and heating, exacerbating the winter crisis in Ukraine.

Feb 12 • 14:18 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Will Artificial Intelligence Consume the World's Electricity? Musk Warns and Sparks Controversy

Elon Musk warns that the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence applications could lead to a significant energy crisis in the next three years due to unprecedented demand on the global energy system.

Feb 12 • 12:34 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Almost 2600 households without power in Kyiv

Kyiv has suffered a drone attack resulting in nearly 2600 households losing electricity, as reported by Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko.

Feb 12 • 07:15 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Tommy in Ånge fights against soaring electricity prices

Tommy Wiberg and others in Ånge are struggling to cope with the dramatic rise in electricity prices, which have surged nearly 400% compared to last year.

Feb 11 • 17:11 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Cuba lacks both electricity and fuel. Thousands of Russian tourists are trapped on the island

Cuba is facing a deepening economic crisis exacerbated by increased U.S. sanctions and an oil embargo, leaving thousands of Russian tourists stranded on the island.

Feb 11 • 17:06 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

S demands that electricity price support be activated in March

The Social Democrats in Sweden are urging the government to activate promised electricity price support by March 1 due to soaring energy prices driven by low wind production and cold weather.

Feb 11 • 09:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Victims of Putin's energy war in Kiev: "It is the hardest I have ever lived"

Residents in Kiev are enduring severe winter conditions without heating, hot water, or adequate electricity, leading to health struggles amid ongoing Russian aggressions.

Feb 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cuba Runs Out of Electricity: Alert that 64% of the Island Will Suffer 'Record Blackouts' Due to Lack of Oil

Cuba is facing extensive blackouts affecting over 64% of the island due to a severe energy crisis exacerbated by U.S. oil sanctions.

Feb 10 • 16:48 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

They will secure Sweden's electricity supply in the event of war

Electricians in Sjöbo, Sweden, prepare to ensure the country's electricity supply in case of war, reflecting concerns over security in the region.

Feb 10 • 16:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Spanish entrepreneurs find themselves trapped in Cuba's dead end

Spanish companies in Cuba report severe difficulties in maintaining business operations due to electricity and fuel shortages amidst an economic crisis.

Feb 10 • 16:17 UTC

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