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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Consulting as a driving force of energy transformation

Dorota Zawadzka-Stępniak emphasized the importance of knowledge in effective energy transformation at a debate on supporting local governments in green transformation.

Mar 22 • 19:06 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Knowledge Necessary in a Polarized Power Debate

The article discusses the polarized political debate surrounding energy production in Norway, emphasizing the need for constructive dialogue rather than hostility.

Mar 19 • 14:28 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Understandable or Outrageous?: Supervisory Boards Demand More Money

Supervisory board members of DAX companies seek significant increases in their compensation, stirring debate regarding the appropriateness of such demands amid the financial landscape.

Mar 19 • 08:27 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. exclusive: Is green electricity really better than its reputation?

A new study questions whether green electricity is as reliable and affordable as claimed, sparking debate among industry experts and government officials in Germany.

Mar 19 • 08:07 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Discussion Begins in NATO to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz

There is growing online discussion and debate within NATO regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a region of critical economic significance for oil and gas supplies.

Mar 19 • 04:37 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

South Africa: High Pump Prices Renew Debate on Hydrocarbon Exploitation

The rising fuel prices in South Africa, attributed to the Iranian crisis, have prompted discussions on increasing domestic hydrocarbon production.

Mar 18 • 08:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The war extinguishes the nuclear debate

The ongoing war in Iran has prompted Europe to reconsider its nuclear energy policies amidst rising energy prices and inflation.

Mar 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Before the EU summit: Brussels wants to lower climate protection costs

The high energy costs due to the war in Iran are affecting European industries, leading to a contentious debate among EU leaders on how to lower these prices at the upcoming summit.

Mar 17 • 15:22 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Is turning away from nuclear energy a strategic mistake for Europe?

The article discusses the ongoing debate in Europe regarding the implications of abandoning nuclear energy, highlighting concerns about energy dependence and geopolitical vulnerabilities.

Mar 17 • 10:38 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Submarine base does not get power: Will demand rent to reserve power

The Norwegian military's refusal to increase power use at the submarine base in Ramsund has sparked a debate about power system capacity and allocation.

Mar 15 • 21:09 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Owner forces tenant to unplug appliances when not in use: "Safety and energy savings"

A tenant was mandated by their landlord to unplug appliances when not in use, sparking significant debate online.

Mar 15 • 17:14 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Debate on Nuclear Energy: Söder Puts Bavaria Forward for Mini-Nuclear Power Plant

Minister-President Markus Söder has suggested that Bavaria could be a location for a mini nuclear power plant as part of a pilot project.

Mar 15 • 11:19 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Debate on Nuclear Energy: CSU Does Not Let Up on Nuclear Power

The Bavarian CSU party is pushing for a re-evaluation of Germany's nuclear energy policy in light of European energy independence concerns.

Mar 13 • 18:42 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

"Hammer" at the Gas Pump: Why Are We So Upset About Fuel Prices?

The rising fuel prices in Germany have ignited widespread concern and debate, particularly in light of geopolitical tensions such as the Iran conflict.

Mar 13 • 16:47 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Has Washington Yielded to Russian Oil? American Exemption Sparks Debate on Platforms

The U.S. decision to grant a temporary exemption for Russian oil amid a global energy crisis has raised significant debate, highlighting fractures in Western sanctions.

Mar 13 • 13:35 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Debate in the editorial office / If KDH went with Smer, it would fall apart. If they hesitated, Matovič would destroy them

Jozef Majchrák and Lukáš Krivošík discussed the political conflict between Robert Fico and Volodymyr Zelensky during a public forum in Námestovo.

Mar 13 • 06:41 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

US Temporarily Allows Purchase of Sanctioned Russian Oil on Tankers

The U.S. has announced a temporary allowance for the purchase of Russian oil subject to sanctions to promote stability in the global energy markets amidst the Iran war, sparking debate over its implications.

Mar 13 • 03:19 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Will we see a debate between Dora and Samaras?

Greece's energy agreement with Chevron and Hellenic for hydrocarbon exploration near Crete and Peloponnese is being ratified today amid political discussions about its terms.

Mar 12 • 06:09 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Lars Boje Mathiesen has been misunderstood. At least, that's what he thinks.

Lars Boje Mathiesen, the leader of the Citizens' Party, prepares for a debate with fellow parliamentary candidates while promoting energy drink Faxe Kondi Booster.

Mar 7 • 19:39 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

SF in election debate about climate: "Congratulations to the Liberal Alliance"

In a climate election debate, SF's Nanna Bonde congratulated the Liberal Alliance for their focus on nuclear power, but criticized it for diverting attention from effective green transition strategies.

Mar 7 • 00:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Kaikkonen criticizes the government – the discussion immediately escalated

Antti Kaikkonen criticizes Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's government for its handling of the nuclear energy law amendment, leading to a heated debate.

Mar 6 • 12:27 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Direct diesel sales by Petrobras increase by 550% and intensify debate about RenovaBio

Petrobras has seen a significant surge in direct diesel sales, leading to controversy over regulatory compliance.

Mar 5 • 16:06 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Energy Debate: The government plans to back major investments instead of subsidies

Estonian government is shifting its energy strategy towards guarantees for large projects instead of subsidies to stabilize electricity prices.

Mar 4 • 20:57 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

At 21:40, a big debate on energy in 'First Studio'

A significant debate on energy issues in Estonia is set to take place, focusing on high electricity prices and their impact on competitiveness.

Mar 4 • 12:57 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Will we revive the debate on Russian gas? Norwegian minister opens Pandora's box due to Iran

The Norwegian Energy Minister suggests that recent Middle Eastern conflicts could reignite discussions in the EU regarding the ban on Russian gas imports.

Mar 3 • 11:30 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

US strike on Iran fuels Taiwan’s air defence debate and energy supply fears

A US military strike on Iran has intensified discussions in Taiwan regarding air defense and raised concerns about energy supply security.

Mar 2 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Future of energy auctions is the target of debate amid rising electricity bills

Experts in Brazil are discussing a potential overhaul of energy auctions due to significant changes in the electricity market and rising consumer costs.

Mar 1 • 19:10 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Debate in the Editorial Office / Slovakia Does Not Harm Ukraine, It Is Fico's Fairytale with a Sense of Shame. But Kiev Should Also Behave More Decently

The article critiques the recent decision by Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to halt emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine, arguing that his actions compromise Slovakia's relationship with its neighbor over minimal political gain.

Feb 27 • 12:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Live - The Prime Minister's Hour: Mitsotakis and Androulakis Clash in Parliament Over Energy Security

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and opposition leader Nikos Androulakis debate energy policy in Parliament amid concerns over energy prices and security.

Feb 27 • 07:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Face-off between Mitsotakis and Androulakis in Parliament over energy security

Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Nikos Androulakis confront each other in a parliamentary debate focusing on energy prices and security.

Feb 27 • 06:42 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

How the assembly members voted to approve the law to strengthen the mining and energy sectors

The Ecuadorian National Assembly has approved a law aimed at strengthening the mining and energy sectors during a second debate.

Feb 26 • 20:01 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Energy and Prices Bring Conflict Between Mitsotakis and Androulakis – The First Duel of 2026

A debate focusing on energy prices will take place between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis.

Feb 26 • 07:50 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Agreement between black-red: What to do in the heating cellar?

The debate over the future of gas heating is reigniting as the coalition between Union and SPD outlines plans for integrating green gases into heating systems in Germany.

Feb 25 • 17:59 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Economic Development Commission approves report for second debate on urgent law to strengthen mining and energy sectors

The Economic Development Commission of Ecuador's National Assembly has approved a report for the second debate on a proposed law aimed at strengthening the mining and energy sectors.

Feb 24 • 05:06 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Commission advances in the discussion of the report for the second debate of the urgent economic project to strengthen mining and energy

The Economic Development Commission of the National Assembly of Ecuador is advancing discussions on an urgent economic project to enhance the country's mining and energy sectors.

Feb 23 • 01:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Urgent project to strengthen the mining and energy sectors passes the first debate in the Assembly

An organic law project aimed at strengthening Ecuador's mining and energy sectors has successfully passed its first debate in the National Assembly.

Feb 20 • 22:07 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

National Assembly will meet in Guayaquil to debate urgent expenditure projects for GAD and for mining and energy

Ecuador's National Assembly convenes in Guayaquil to address urgent economic legislation concerning local governments and the mining and energy sectors.

Feb 18 • 16:02 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
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The debate on nuclear power is conducted as if Norway has an abundance of energy. We do not.

Norway's discussion on nuclear energy overlooks the country's actual energy limitations and the regulatory constraints governing its power market.

Feb 15 • 21:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Economic Development Commission approves report for first debate on urgent project for strengthening mining and energy

Ecuador's Economic Development Commission has approved a report for the first debate on a proposed law aimed at strengthening the mining and energy sectors, amid complaints about the absence of environmental organizations.

Feb 13 • 04:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Peat Causes Stir on Social Media – Strong Words from a Member of Parliament: 'Let's Go Through the Facts'

Finnish MP Timo Mehtälä engages in the social media debate surrounding peat, emphasizing the need to clarify various claims made about its use and impact.

Feb 11 • 07:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The dilemma of fracking in Mexico: between energy sovereignty and environmental threat

Mexico is preparing to adopt fracking for gas extraction, leading to a heated debate among experts about its implications for energy sovereignty and environmental concerns.

Feb 8 • 04:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Europe approves chemical recycling, but global debate exposes environmental limits of plastic

The European Union has approved chemical recycling as a method to increase the amount of recycled plastic in bottles, amid ongoing debates about its environmental impact and energy consumption.

Feb 7 • 15:18 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

Critical minerals: the wealth we still do not know how to build

The article discusses the shift in focus within Latin America's natural resource debate towards critical minerals, such as rare earths, lithium, and cobalt, which are increasingly considered issues of sovereignty and security by many countries.

Feb 6 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Martin Lewis weighs in on heating on all day debate and finally settles it

Martin Lewis discusses the cost-effectiveness of leaving heating on all day at a lower temperature versus turning it on and off as needed during winter.

Feb 5 • 05:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Nuclear power without subsidies? Look to the Swedes. They can't get it done.

The debate on nuclear power in Norway is shifting, with growing public support despite challenges highlighted by Sweden's experience.

Feb 4 • 13:04 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

DN Debate. 'From ashes to flames - we replace Russian gas with American'

EU attempts to phase out Russian gas and oil, but instead of accelerating the transition to fossil-free energy, new climate-detrimental agreements are being made, argues EU parliamentarian Emma Wiesner.

Feb 1 • 19:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Security against dark doldrums - what is behind the breakthrough for new gas power plants

Germany plans to secure its electricity supply through new gas power plants, with government support pending EU Commission approval, sparking debate among supporters and critics regarding this energy strategy.

Jan 16 • 07:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

On-air argument between Keiridis and Anestis: 'You have troubled me a lot in Malgara' - 'We did well to you'

An on-air argument erupted between New Democracy MP Dimitris Keiridis and Malgara agricultural unionist Kostas Anestis about agricultural energy and taxes.

Jan 14 • 08:32 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Simeón of Bulgaria sells the historic summer residence

Simeón of Bulgaria has sold the historic summer residence of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha to a new owner in the energy sector after a debate about its fate and historical value.

Jan 14 • 01:00 UTC

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