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🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

No water, no fuel, no electricity – this is what life is like in Cuba

Juan Carlos Pino has adapted his Fiat to run on coal amidst ongoing fuel shortages in Cuba.

Mar 22 • 11:24 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Venezuela is left without electrical margin: The most aggressive thermal phenomenon of the year has begun

Venezuela faces electricity shortages as President Delcy Rodríguez urges citizens to reduce consumption amid the onset of extreme solar heating.

Mar 22 • 03:22 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Cuba suffers its second national blackout in a few days and diverts a Russian tanker that was going to the rescue

Cuba faces a significant energy crisis as the country experiences its second national blackout within days while diverting a Russian tanker initially sent to aid in alleviating fuel shortages.

Mar 21 • 23:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Cuba: Queues for Water in Havana (Photo)

Residents in Havana are waiting in long lines for water due to shortages caused by fuel scarcity and electricity infrastructure instability.

Mar 20 • 19:56 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

In Mali, Eid al-Fitr Celebrated with Gloom

This year's Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Mali are overshadowed by fuel shortages caused by an embargo from jihadist groups, affecting the overall festive atmosphere.

Mar 19 • 14:05 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Off the coast of Cuba – Russian tanker with oil

A Russian tanker is transporting over 700,000 barrels of oil to Cuba, which is facing electricity supply shortages due to the U.S. economic blockade.

Mar 19 • 09:58 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Cuba gropes in the dark, hope also dies between embargo and Castro supporters

Cuba faces severe shortages of fuel, electricity, and food, resulting in rising poverty and visible signs of desperation among the population.

Mar 19 • 00:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

After Trump’s Threats, Cuba’s President Promises 'Strong Resistance'

Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel vows to resist external aggression following threats from former President Donald Trump to seize the country, amid ongoing energy shortages from a continuing oil blockade.

Mar 18 • 09:44 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

First LPG Crisis and Now Electricity... 80,000 People in Nainital are Suffering

Nainital faces a crisis with severe shortages in cooking gas and electricity outages affecting daily life for its residents.

Mar 18 • 03:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

How Pakistan’s people-led solar boom is easing impact of Middle East energy crisis

Pakistan is experiencing a surge in rooftop solar installations as citizens seek to mitigate the impact of energy shortages and skyrocketing electricity prices due to the Middle East energy crisis.

Mar 17 • 13:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NEMSA and REAN partner to boost renewable energy compliance

Nigeria's NEMSA and REAN are partnering to enhance safety and compliance in the rapidly growing renewable energy sector amidst electricity shortages.

Mar 16 • 19:16 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

General blackout in Cuba - 10 million people without power

Cuba has experienced a complete collapse of its electrical grid, leaving around 10 million people without power amid ongoing fuel shortages due to U.S. sanctions.

Mar 16 • 18:06 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Negotiations with the USA: Cuban Fight for Survival

Cuba is facing severe shortages of fuel and electricity, prompting the Castro family's next generation to negotiate with the United States as conditions in the country worsen.

Mar 16 • 10:56 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Cuban President Acknowledges Public 'Dissatisfaction', Condemns Vandalism by Protesters

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel acknowledges the nation's dissatisfaction over prolonged electricity outages and condemns the vandalism of a Communist Party office amidst growing protests.

Mar 15 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Cubans attacked the Communist Party office due to power outages

Cubans launched an attack on the Communist Party office following power outages that have escalated due to the U.S. oil blockade.

Mar 15 • 05:59 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Oil Blockade Suffocates Cuba: 'The Regime Must Give Up. There Is No Other Way'.

Cuba is facing severe electricity shortages and shortages due to the U.S. oil blockade, but the regime shows no signs of capitulating.

Mar 14 • 05:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A Dialogue with Cuba on the Brink of Collapse

Cuba is in a state of crisis due to severe fuel shortages and power outages, with the government confirming that negotiations are taking place with the United States amidst this turmoil.

Mar 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Talks between the United States and Cuba to avoid the collapse of the island that is out of oil

The United States and Cuba are in talks to prevent an imminent collapse of Cuba's economy as the island faces a severe oil crisis.

Mar 14 • 02:51 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Stage in Rags

Cuba is facing a severe crisis with shortages of fuel, potable water, electricity, food, and medicine amid a U.S. oil blockade, causing a dramatic shift in perceptions of the Cuban revolution.

Mar 9 • 03:15 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Manufacturers cut output as electricity supply plunges

Nigerian manufacturers are reducing production due to severe electricity shortages, relying on diesel generators as backup power sources.

Mar 8 • 01:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Why your power supply remains erratic — IBEDC

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company has attributed the erratic power supply in its covered areas to gas supply shortages and national grid instability.

Mar 7 • 15:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Oil, the burden crushing Cuba and empowering Trump

Cuba's economy is being paralyzed by a lack of fuel, amidst actions from the United States that encourage private sector growth on the island.

Mar 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

UNDER THE LENS ⟩ Indecision gnaws at Estonia's electricity system

Estonia faces electricity shortages and high prices due to indecision in energy policy over the past five years.

Mar 6 • 16:45 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Gas shortage drags power generation below 4,000MW – NISO

Nigeria's power generation has dropped below 4,000 MW due to ongoing gas supply shortages affecting thermal power plants.

Mar 5 • 16:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Water situation has collapsed to a historically low level – poor news for electricity market customers

Nordic water reserves have reached their lowest point in a decade, impacting electricity costs in Finland.

Mar 4 • 06:32 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Bago urges Nigerians to ignore AEDC, get solar power

Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago encourages residents to adopt solar energy solutions to combat ongoing electricity blackouts and addresses related issues such as water shortages and insecurity.

Mar 3 • 01:32 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

José Antonio Loret de Mola Assumes the Presidency of the CCE in Yucatán

José Antonio Loret de Mola has taken over the presidency of the Coordinating Business Council (CCE) in Yucatán, focusing on addressing natural gas shortages and reducing electricity tariffs to enhance competitiveness.

Feb 27 • 01:32 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
🇸🇰 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
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Significant Damage to Energy Infrastructure in Belgorod After Ukrainian Missile Attack

A Ukrainian missile attack has caused severe damage to the energy infrastructure in Russia's Belgorod region, leading to shortages of electricity, heating, and water.

Feb 22 • 23:08 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
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Niger Residents in Darkness Despite Hosting Four Power Plants

Residents of Niger State suffer from severe electricity shortages despite being home to major hydroelectric power plants.

Feb 16 • 16:13 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
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Juhan Aguraiuja: High electricity bills are a symptom of the region's energy hunger

January brought unexpectedly high electricity bills to many homes and businesses in Estonia due to severe cold and regional energy shortages.

Feb 12 • 08:34 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The Cuban regime is close to collapse, says an activist from Havana. The country is collapsing due to fuel shortages

An activist claims that Cuba is on the brink of collapse due to a chronic fuel shortage affecting transportation, electricity, and healthcare.

Feb 11 • 07:04 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
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

In the Cold and Darkness, Also Trapped in High-Rise Buildings – Kyiv Residents Stubbornly Resist the Destruction Caused by Russia

Kyiv residents are facing severe electricity shortages and prolonged blackouts due to the ongoing impacts of the Russian invasion.

Feb 10 • 12:21 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Kyiv residents get electricity for only 1.5-2 hours per day, difficult days ahead

Residents of Kyiv are facing severe electricity shortages, receiving only 1.5 to 2 hours of power daily due to damage from recent Russian strikes.

Feb 7 • 17:34 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The risk of insufficient electricity production capacity is decreasing

Poland's electricity network operator has outlined plans to address capacity shortages and improve energy production security by 2036.

Feb 7 • 13:49 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Eastern Cuba without electricity

Eastern Cuba is experiencing a power outage affecting four provinces, including Santiago de Cuba, due to outdated infrastructure and fuel shortages.

Feb 5 • 03:59 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

F.A.Z. Podcast for Germany: Military expert Lange: 'Putin's destructive fury shows that ground offensive does not work'

Military expert Nico Lange discusses the ongoing suffering of people in Ukraine due to massive Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure and the challenges of diplomatic efforts amidst electricity shortages during harsh winter conditions.

Jan 15 • 16:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

"Here are three hydroelectric plants, but we have no electricity": energy injustice hits the Ixil Maya people

Despite the presence of three hydroelectric plants in their territory, the Ixil Maya community in Guatemala suffers from electricity shortages and is seeking recognition of their role as guardians of the land through a consultation process.

Jan 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
World

Cuba on the brink of energy collapse. Without electricity, there is no water, infections are spreading, and people are dying

Cuba is facing a severe energy crisis leading to water shortages, the spread of infections, and rising mortality as millions endure up to sixteen hours without electricity.

Dec 24 • 05:48 UTC

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