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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Okpebholo joins Edo residents to protest power outages

Residents of Edo State, led by Governor Monday Okpebholo, protested in Benin City against frequent power outages and the billing practices of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company.

Mar 3 โ€ข 00:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

MEELIS OIDSALU โŸฉ During the war, we have been without electricity for a long time

Analyses from Europe and NATO indicate that critical energy infrastructure is highly vulnerable, with Estonia potentially facing long-term power outages during conventional warfare.

Mar 2 โ€ข 17:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Benin region faces month of 10-hour daily outages, says TCN

The Benin region in Nigeria will experience scheduled daily electricity outages lasting up to 10 hours as the Transmission Company of Nigeria carries out necessary maintenance work on the power transmission system.

Feb 28 โ€ข 10:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Gas shortage plunges Nigeria into prolonged blackouts

Nigeria is facing extended power outages due to a significant gas supply shortage affecting thermal power plants, as reported by the Nigerian Independent System Operator.

Feb 28 โ€ข 05:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ 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 โ€ข 15:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Northeast USA Hit by Snowstorm, Tens of Thousands Still Without Power

The Northeast of the United States is facing widespread power outages following a snowstorm that left tens of thousands without electricity amidst ongoing low temperatures and significant snow accumulation.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Storm wreaks havoc in the US... Thousands of flights cancelled, millions of homes without electricity, emergencies declared in several cities

A powerful winter storm caused severe disruptions in the northeastern USA, leading to thousands of flight cancellations and widespread power outages.

Feb 24 โ€ข 04:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Blizzard Hits US East Coast: Hundreds of Thousands Without Power

A severe winter storm has paralyzed the northeastern United States, leaving nearly 400,000 customers without electricity and affecting over 40 million people under blizzard warnings.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Some consumers in four Ukrainian oblasts remain without electricity as result of Russian attacks

Consumers in Odesa, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy oblasts are experiencing electricity outages due to ongoing Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

After the closure of FATE, its controlling company will install Chinese batteries on the same site to avoid power outages

After the closure of the FATE tire factory, its controlling company, Aluar, will use part of the site in San Fernando, Buenos Aires, to set up a Chinese battery park to store electricity and prevent summer power outages.

Feb 22 โ€ข 09:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

In Arizona: Hobbs invests $15.6 million to strengthen the energy grid and reduce electricity costs for homes

Governor Katie Hobbs has announced a $15.6 million investment to enhance Arizona's energy grid, aiming to minimize power outages and reduce home electricity costs.

Feb 21 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Several power outages occurred at the Turku shipyard on Friday

Multiple power outages were reported at Meyer Turku shipyard on Friday morning, leading to the temporary evacuation of the ship as a precaution.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Elderly Evacuated, Electricity Cut Off... The State Sounds the 'Total Mobilization' Against Floods in Western France

The French government has declared a state of 'total mobilization' due to severe flooding affecting several departments in western France, including evacuations and electricity outages.

Feb 19 โ€ข 18:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck collides with post, splits it in half and leaves part of Av. Menino Marcelo without electricity

A truck crashed into a post in Maceiรณ, Brazil, causing power outages on part of Av. Menino Marcelo after the post was split in half.

Feb 19 โ€ข 09:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Life in Cuba Threatened: Fuel and Tourists Have Already Disappeared, Soon There Will Be No Food Left

Cuba faces a severe fuel shortage and increasing electricity outages due to the U.S. oil blockade, leading to a significant decline in tourist revenue and looming food scarcity for its population.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Heavy snowfall disrupted Romania's airport operations and road traffic and cut off electricity supply

Heavy snowfall has severely affected transportation and power supply in central, southern, and eastern Romania, impacting over 166,000 households.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'Damn it, another blackout': CFE will invest 81 billion dollars to prevent power outages during heat waves

The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) is investing 81 billion dollars in new technology to enhance electricity stability in Northwestern Mexico and avoid blackouts, especially during extreme heat.

Feb 17 โ€ข 21:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

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

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

Feb 16 โ€ข 22:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
World

Russia: โ€“ Ukrainian drone attacks lead to power outages

Ukrainian drone attacks have caused partial outages of electricity and heating in the western Russian region of Bryansk, according to local authorities.

Feb 16 โ€ข 05:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

BREAKING: Distressed man climbs electricity pylon in Yorkshire causing mass power cuts

A distressed man climbed a high-voltage electricity pylon in Brighouse, Yorkshire, leading to power outages for thousands of homes.

Feb 15 โ€ข 12:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Anders optimized the heating system: "The power company shouldnโ€™t get another month"

Anders Karbin has transformed his heating system to be independent of electricity, reflecting deep concerns over rising energy costs and potential outages due to geopolitical tensions.

Feb 14 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 06:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 01:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

After the Ukrainian attack on Belgorod, 220 thousand subscribers are without power

A Ukrainian attack on Belgorod has left 220,000 subscribers without electricity.

Feb 12 โ€ข 19:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Portugal: Part of highway collapses due to flooding - 33,000 people without electricity

Severe storms in Portugal have resulted in at least 16 fatalities and widespread power outages, with increasing pressure on the government to adapt to climate change.

Feb 12 โ€ข 16:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

After frequent power outages, the Public Ministry of DF opens an investigation to demand explanations from Neoenergia

The Public Ministry of the Federal District has initiated an investigation into Neoenergia's electricity supply failures in response to numerous consumer complaints about power outages.

Feb 11 โ€ข 20:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
World

At the Beginning of the War, Putin Had a Plan to Destroy Germany's Energy Sector; It Was Saved by Two Russians

The article discusses how Russia planned to cause massive electricity outages in Germany to incite fear and protests against government support for Ukraine.

Feb 9 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Darkness is increasingly consuming parts of Cuba: More than half of the island has no electricity

Cuba faces significant energy crises with over half of the island experiencing extended power outages, affecting 59% of the territory during peak consumption times.

Feb 8 โ€ข 21:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine's nuclear generation still partially reduced, emergency power outages introduced in most regions

Due to ongoing damage from Russian attacks on electricity infrastructure, Ukraine continues to experience nuclear generation reductions and emergency power outages in most regions.

Feb 8 โ€ข 08:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
World

Day 1446 of the War: Ukrainian Missile Strike Caused Power Outage in Belgorod

A missile strike allegedly from Ukraine caused significant power outages in Belgorod, Russia, affecting electricity and heating services following attacks on a local thermal power station and an electrical substation.

Feb 8 โ€ข 05:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
World

Major Russian Attack on Ukraine: More Cities Left Without Electricity and Heating

Russian attacks have caused power outages and heating disruptions in Kyiv and several Ukrainian cities, leaving thousands vulnerable to extreme winter weather conditions.

Feb 7 โ€ข 09:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine's nuclear power plants cut generation capacity after large-scale Russian attack

Ukraine's nuclear power plants have reduced their generation capacity following a large-scale attack by Russia using drones and missiles, impacting the country's electricity supply.

Feb 7 โ€ข 08:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Massive Russian Attacks Across Ukraine Continue, No Electricity

Russia has launched a massive attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, resulting in widespread power outages across the country.

Feb 7 โ€ข 06:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
World

New power outages in Ukraine after attacks

Ukraine faces new power outages following Russian attacks on its electricity supply during winter conditions, as stated by the state operator Ukrenergo.

Feb 7 โ€ข 06:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Massive Attack in Ukraine. Russia Launched a Massive Attack on Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure: A Large Part of the Country Was Left Without Electricity

On February 7, Russia carried out a massive attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leading to emergency power outages across most regions of the country, according to Ukraine's state electricity network operator Ukrenergo.

Feb 7 โ€ข 06:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Russian attack cuts electricity in Ukraine and Trump praises negotiations

A large-scale Russian attack has disrupted electricity supply across Ukraine, prompting emergency outages, while U.S. negotiations continue between both nations.

Feb 7 โ€ข 04:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
World

โ€œDespite shelling, frost, and lack of electricity, we carry helpโ€ โ€“ Polish Humanitarian Action in Kharkiv

Polish Humanitarian Action is providing assistance in Kharkiv, Ukraine, amid severe challenges including shelling, freezing temperatures, and power outages, as the region faces increased attacks from Russian forces.

Feb 6 โ€ข 16:50 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: Concerns in Kinshasa After New Rains and Floods

The city of Kinshasa in the DRC was once again heavily affected by intense rains on February 4, 2026, causing power outages and flooding in several neighborhoods, leading to significant traffic jams.

Feb 6 โ€ข 12:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

VIDEO Attack on Russian Belgorod, city left without electricity, water, and heating

The city of Belgorod in Russia experienced significant outages of electricity, water, and heating following a probable missile attack on its energy infrastructure.

Feb 6 โ€ข 06:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Russia denies guilt for power outages: blames Ukraine for intentionally harming Moldova

Russia has denied responsibility for significant power outages affecting Ukraine and Moldova, attributing the issue to Ukraine's deliberate actions against Moldova.

Feb 4 โ€ข 16:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Air raid alert sounded during NATO leader's visit

Ukrainian air forces warned of a 'ballistic missile threat' as Russia launched a record number of missiles during a massive night attack, causing heating and electricity outages for hundreds of thousands as temperatures dropped below minus 20 degrees Celsius.

Feb 3 โ€ข 13:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

โ€˜The light went outโ€™: Users of Line A of the Metro report 15-minute delays due to lack of electricity

Line A of the Mexico City Metro faced significant delays due to power outages, causing frustration among passengers who reported waiting up to 15 minutes at various stations.

Feb 3 โ€ข 13:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
Crime & Justice

"Impulse": Repeated power outages in the tech park annoy entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs at the Rae tech park express frustration over repeated power outages last year which resulted in significant financial losses.

Feb 3 โ€ข 13:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

POSTIMEES UKRAINE โŸฉ Kyiv's electricity crisis highlighted the importance of communities' preparedness

During the massive power outages caused by Russian airstrikes in Kyiv, residents of apartment buildings who prepared for the worst fared better than those who relied on authorities.

Feb 2 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

Winter storm in the USA continues. Hundreds of thousands of people without power, canceled flights

A severe winter storm in the United States has disrupted transportation and power systems, leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity and causing the cancellation of over 1200 flights.

Feb 2 โ€ข 07:32 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
World

War in Ukraine: How Kyiv copes with winter power outages

Kyiv faces severe winter challenges as repeated Russian strikes have disrupted power and heating, leaving many without stable electricity in freezing temperatures.

Jan 16 โ€ข 11:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

Ukraine: Hundreds of thousands without electricity due to Russian attacks

In Ukraine, Russian airstrikes caused widespread power outages, particularly affecting the Kharkiv and Zhytomyr regions, while emergency and restoration work is being carried out as safety allows.

Jan 15 โ€ข 15:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

Carlota Pi (Holaluz): "Selling electricity is very complicated: five companies share 80% of the market with brutal power"

Carlota Pi, president of Holaluz, critiques the centralized electricity market which is dominated by a handful of companies, contributing to systemic issues like outages.

Jan 15 โ€ข 04:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Wurster: On Electricity Patrol in Berlin

The article discusses the critical infrastructure challenges in Berlin regarding power outages and the ongoing discussions among readers.

Jan 13 โ€ข 14:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

Four dead from Russian strikes in Ukraine, outages in electricity and heating

Russian strikes in Ukraine have resulted in the death of four people, causing disruptions in electricity and heating during harsh winter weather.

Jan 13 โ€ข 13:33 UTC

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