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🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Happy Podcast: Acceleration Zone Czech Republic. Will President Vašut Ban Wind Turbines?

The article discusses concerns about a potential ban on wind turbines by President Vašut in Czechia.

Mar 2 • 15:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Consumption will prohibit the sale of energy drinks to those under 16 years and to those under 18 for those with higher caffeine content

Spain's Ministry of Consumption plans to ban the sale of energy drinks to individuals under 16, and restrict those with high caffeine content until the age of 18.

Feb 25 • 10:08 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Messerschmidt wants import ban on technology from China: The energy system should be secured with 'lovely, beautiful, Polish coal'

Danish politician Morten Messerschmidt has called for a total ban on importing technology from China to enhance Europe's energy independence.

Feb 25 • 09:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Mikkeli reportedly banned the construction of battery energy storage for five years, the first in Finland

The city of Mikkeli has imposed a five-year ban on the construction of battery energy storage systems of 2 megawatts or more across its entire area.

Feb 23 • 16:20 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Greece Aims to Be the Natural Gas Gateway to Europe

Greece is positioning itself to become the southern gateway for liquefied natural gas imports to Europe amid the EU's plans to ban Russian gas supplies by 2027.

Feb 22 • 11:39 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

FT: Greece seeks a central role in the European natural gas market

An article highlights Greece's ambition to establish itself as a key entry point for LNG imports into Europe amid the transition to ban Russian natural gas.

Feb 22 • 09:35 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Financial Times: Greece a Central Player in the European Market after Russian Gas

The Financial Times reports that Greece is emerging as the southern gateway to Europe for liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, particularly from the US, as the EU prepares for a full ban on Russian gas by 2027.

Feb 22 • 08:31 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Energy Powder Being Snorted Becomes Increasingly Popular Among Youth: Hrstić Announces Possible Ban

Health Minister Irena Hrstić has announced potential regulations concerning Sniffit, an energy powder that is gaining popularity among young people in Croatia for snorting, prompting a review by the State Inspectorate.

Feb 20 • 13:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Swedish government will again support the export of fossil energy

The Swedish government has revised its climate policy to begin supporting companies that export natural gas-powered energy plants, reversing a previous ban.

Feb 20 • 07:58 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Western Pressure May Force Russia to Reduce Oil Production

Russia's crude oil exports, previously stable despite Western sanctions, are now declining due to intensified sanctions and a European Union ban on fuel derived from Russian oil.

Feb 17 • 09:43 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"I remember my parents saying that we should not touch the cliffs down by the water"

The debate over nuclear power in Denmark has resurfaced, amidst a longstanding ban on the technology and varying opinions on its necessity and cost.

Feb 16 • 10:25 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Large majority wants to ban the sale of energy drinks to children

A significant majority of Icelanders support banning energy drink sales to individuals under 18, according to a recent survey.

Feb 16 • 08:32 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Does the EU want to ban heating private homes with wood?

The article debunks a false claim that the European Union intends to ban the use of wood for heating private homes in Latvia, reaffirming that there is no basis for such assertions.

Feb 13 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

TotalEnergies seeks clarification regarding the EU ban on Russian LNG

TotalEnergies is requesting clarification from the French government and the European Commission about the EU's ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), as it could potentially impact their operations in the Yamal project in Russia.

Feb 11 • 19:10 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

'Structural shift'—EU ban on Russian gas set to harm Moscow long term, despite loopholes

The EU has enacted a ban on Russian gas imports aiming to reduce reliance on Moscow’s energy supplies, though loopholes may still allow some gas imports to continue.

Feb 7 • 14:18 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

EU proposes 'powerful' 20th Russia sanctions package with full ban on oil maritime services

The European Commission has proposed a new set of sanctions against Russia, including a complete ban on maritime services for oil to further diminish financial support for its war in Ukraine.

Feb 6 • 14:41 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

The EU proposes new sanctions against Russia targeting energy, banking, and trade

The European Commission's president, Ursula von der Leyen, proposed a new sanctions package against Russia in response to the war in Ukraine, including a ban on providing services to tankers transporting Russian oil.

Feb 6 • 14:35 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

European LNG imports from key Russian terminal rise 8% year-over-year, reach nearly 1.7 million tons in January, watchdog finds

A report reveals that European LNG imports from Russia's Yamal LNG terminal increased by 8% year-over-year in January 2025, reaching nearly 1.7 million tons, despite an EU agreement to ban Russian gas.

Feb 5 • 03:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Who says no to changing energy dependence from Russia to the USA

As the EU prepares to ban imports of liquefied natural gas from Russia, some analysts and European Commissioners express concern over replacing Russian LNG with American sources.

Feb 4 • 10:09 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

Luxury and Vessels – Targets for New Sanctions?

Nordic countries push for an EU sanction package against Russia, proposing a ban on servicing vessels transporting Russian energy and restricting imports of Russian fertilizers and exports of luxury goods.

Feb 4 • 08:49 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Hungary sues EU over Russian energy ban

Hungary has filed a lawsuit against the EU seeking to annul a recently approved ban on Russian energy supplies scheduled to phase out by 2028.

Feb 3 • 10:55 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Hungary challenged the EU Court regarding the ban on the import of Russian gas

Hungary has challenged the European Union's regulation for a gradual ban on Russian gas imports, demanding the court to annul it, with Slovakia also planning to file a complaint against the ban.

Feb 2 • 17:24 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

Hungary sues European Court over Russian energy import ban

Hungary has filed a lawsuit against the European Court challenging the EU's ban on Russian energy imports, as stated by Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó.

Feb 2 • 16:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

REPowerEU: The EU's timeline for complete independence from Russian natural gas

The EU has published the REPowerEU regulation outlining a phased ban on LNG contracts and pipelines from Russia, alongside a potential law for a complete ban on Russian oil.

Feb 2 • 15:17 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

Hungary takes EU to court over Russian energy ban

Hungary has filed a lawsuit against the European Union seeking to annul its planned ban on Russian energy imports before the European Court of Justice.

Feb 2 • 15:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Energy Commissioner: The EU's ban on Russian natural gas imports was 100% legally correct

The EU's decision to ban imports of Russian natural gas was deemed to be '100% legally correct' by the Union's Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen in Lisbon.

Feb 2 • 12:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

The ban on Russian natural gas is officially a law of the EU

The European Union has officially enacted a law banning the import of Russian natural gas, which will take effect in the fall of 2027, accelerating the development of a vertical energy corridor based in Greece.

Feb 2 • 12:42 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
World

EU Gives Final Approval to Russian Gas Ban

The European Union has approved a plan to phase out imports of Russian gas and liquefied natural gas by 2027 to cut off funding for Russia's war in Ukraine.

Jan 26 • 16:26 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
World

EU Council confirms: Ban on gas imports from Russia starting in 2027

The EU Council has officially confirmed a ban on gas imports from Russia, set to take effect in 2027.

Jan 26 • 10:10 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Saxony CDU wants to ban deforestation of forest areas for solar plants nationwide

The Saxony CDU is launching an initiative to implement a nationwide ban on deforestation for the construction of solar plants in Germany, aiming to protect the country's forests.

Jan 14 • 09:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
World

Chinese cryptocurrency mines devour Norway's clean energy

Chinese cryptocurrency mining operations are consuming vast amounts of Norway's clean energy, prompting the government to consider a total ban amidst rising investments led by Jihan Wu.

Jan 13 • 19:31 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

Key Russian terminal exported $8.4 billion of LNG to Europe in 2025, watchdog finds

The Yamal LNG terminal in Russia exported €7.2 billion worth of liquified natural gas to Europe in 2025, despite an upcoming EU ban on Russian gas imports.

Jan 8 • 05:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Free school meals to energy drink ban - 10 ways the Mirror brought change in 2025

The Mirror's campaigning in 2025 led to significant changes, including expanded free school meals and legal reforms to benefit the public and address injustices.

Dec 31 • 07:00 UTC

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