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🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Bauska and Preili Municipalities Promise Protests After Turning to the Constitutional Court Over Wind Farm Dispute

Bauska and Preili municipalities are opposing wind farm projects by appealing to the Constitutional Court and planning protests against halted territorial planning regulations.

Feb 27 • 14:20 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

MOL issued an ultimatum to JANAF, Šušnjar responded: 'We do not agree to blackmail'

Hungarian oil and gas company MOL Group has accused JANAF of violating EU regulations by refusing to transport Russian crude oil not covered by sanctions, leading to a governmental response from Croatian Economy Minister Ante Šušnjar.

Feb 26 • 20:55 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Federal Government: What the new heating plan means for households

Germany's new heating plan aims to provide more freedom for homeowners while gradually shifting away from gas and oil heating systems to renewable energy alternatives.

Feb 25 • 14:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New smart meter rules could earn households automatic £40 payments

New regulations in the UK will allow households with smart meters to receive automatic £40 compensation for specified issues, promoting better customer service and repair protocols.

Feb 23 • 16:27 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Smart meter rule change next week means customers will get £40 automatically

New regulations will allow UK households to receive automatic £40 compensation for specific issues related to their smart meter installations.

Feb 20 • 10:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The End of Soul, Food, Energy, and Chakra Psychologists. Expert on New Rules

New regulations in Poland aim to enhance the psychological service market by introducing stricter guidelines and regulations for practitioners.

Feb 20 • 09:38 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The government opens up for increased fossil exports – after a lobbying campaign from energy companies

The Swedish government is adjusting regulations to enhance state support for fossil exports, following lobbying efforts from Siemens Energy AB, despite its climate commitments.

Feb 20 • 04:43 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

OpenAI leader claims urgent need for AI regulation

Sam Altman argues that the world urgently needs regulations for artificial intelligence, similar to the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Feb 19 • 09:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Lestijärvi drilled an energy well in a groundwater area without a permit - citizens were denied the same

The municipality of Lestijärvi unlawfully drilled energy wells on a vital groundwater area without the necessary water management permit, while simultaneously requiring local citizens to obtain permits for similar work.

Feb 18 • 16:50 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

House GOP moves to cement Trump energy agenda by taking sledgehammer to Biden-era regulations

House Republicans are introducing a bill aimed at rolling back Biden's energy regulations to solidify Trump's energy policies.

Feb 18 • 15:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Five-year Deadline for Nuclear Plant Terror Countermeasure Facilities to Be Extended, Potentially Avoiding Shutdown

Japan's Nuclear Regulatory Authority plans to extend the five-year deadline for installing terrorism countermeasure facilities at nuclear plants, which may prevent shutdowns.

Feb 18 • 04:13 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

New rules for Social Impact Manifestations in the energy sector come into effect

New administrative rules regarding the Social Impact Manifestation for energy projects in Mexico took effect today, replacing previous regulations.

Feb 17 • 20:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Helen: Changes Coming to Power Demand Charge

Helen Electricity Network has announced updates to its power demand charge calculations in line with new regulations from the Energy Authority.

Feb 16 • 16:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Galicia Starts War Against Vaping and Energy Drinks for Minors with Fines of Up to 3,000 Euros: "We Still Don't Know What Effects They Will Have in 20 Years"

Galicia is implementing strict regulations against vaping and energy drink consumption among minors, including fines for violations.

Feb 15 • 21:47 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Seven Nuclear Power Plants Under Review for Over 10 Years: Ongoing Discussions About Faults in Shika Challenge "Only Denials Are Noticeable"

Discussions continue about seismic safety for seven nuclear power plants in Japan that have been under review for over a decade.

Feb 15 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Trump Accumulates More Than 300 Measures to Dismantle US Climate Policy and Promote Fossil Fuels

The Trump administration has reversed over 300 environmental regulations aimed at combating climate change and promoting renewable energy since January 2025.

Feb 13 • 11:32 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Sports

'Just not Formula 1': Verstappen says new cars aren't fun to drive

Max Verstappen criticizes the new Formula 1 cars, stating they are overly focused on energy management and not enjoyable to drive.

Feb 12 • 20:18 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Trump wants to reopen coal era, rolls back key climate rule

Donald Trump is advocating for the revival of the coal industry by rolling back crucial climate regulations.

Feb 12 • 12:24 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Relaxation of Distance Regulation Blocking Renewable Energy

South Korea's government is set to relax local distance regulations that have hindered the development of renewable energy sources.

Feb 12 • 11:09 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Photovoltaics on the Roof: When the Solar Obligation Causes Trouble

New regulations in Germany require solar panel installations on new buildings and roof renovations, leading to increased costs and concerns regarding grid capacity.

Feb 11 • 10:15 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Incorrect bills, more protection for consumers: what changes with the new rules

New regulations in Italy strengthen consumer protections regarding incorrect utility bills, including automatic compensations and guaranteed response times.

Feb 10 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Bakeries and pastry shops on the brink of disaster – fighting to survive

The traditional bakery and pastry industry in Greece faces a critical crisis with over 3,000 businesses shutting down in the last 30 months due to rising costs and new regulations.

Feb 9 • 15:48 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Expansion of Renewables: Wealthy Shake the Fundamental Principle of the Energy Transition

Germany's Federal Ministry of Economics is set to revise regulations for the expansion of renewable energy and the energy grid.

Feb 9 • 14:51 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Mining and energy suppliers will join the 20,000 obligated subjects to report suspicious operations to the UAFE

Mining and energy suppliers in Ecuador will now be required to report suspicious financial operations to the Financial and Economic Analysis Unit (UAFE) as part of regulations aimed at combating money laundering.

Feb 9 • 14:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

ASEA cancels NOM from 2010 to ensure safety in LP gas distribution through new regulations

The Agency for Safety, Energy and Environment (ASEA) has canceled the 2010 Official Mexican Standard (NOM) following updates published in the Official Gazette in 2025, aimed at improving safety in the transportation and distribution of liquefied petroleum gas (LP gas).

Feb 6 • 14:09 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Different regulations for the same can: the clampdown on energy drinks advances in communities due to a lack of national regulation

In Spain, various communities are implementing their own regulations on energy drinks like Red Bull and Monster, leading to inconsistencies in access for minors based on location amidst the absence of a national policy.

Feb 5 • 21:32 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Body warned Montero: forcing energy companies to pay 110% VAT in advance will result in a multitude of lawsuits

The Spanish Treasury has revised its fuel distribution regulations shortly after implementing the new law, indicating potential legal challenges ahead for energy companies forced to pay advance VAT.

Feb 5 • 03:17 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Not Prepared in Case of a Crisis: Do We Need a Gas Storage Reserve?

Germany's gas storage levels are unusually low, sparking concerns from the gas industry and regulatory agencies about the need for reserves ahead of the heating season.

Feb 3 • 17:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Electric Vehicle Power Sales, Direct Purchase of Renewable Energy... 'Distributed Energy' Experiment Intensifies

The government is improving regulations to allow electric vehicle batteries to sell and buy electricity, facilitating direct power purchase agreements for local data centers with renewable energy providers.

Feb 3 • 04:47 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

20,000 PLN for Residents? The Government Plans Another Attempt at the Wind Farm Law

The Polish government is revisiting the wind farm law to simplify regulations and expedite investments, proposing a participatory fund to gain local community support.

Jan 14 • 15:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Enel warns of the impact on Endesa from "political pressure" to extend the life of nuclear plants

Enel signals to investors that future changes in regulations could affect the remaining lifespan of nuclear facilities and associated dismantling costs.

Jan 14 • 04:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The government wants to check the already issued conditions for connecting RES to the grid. The industry protests

The government plans to revise the existing conditions for connecting renewable energy sources (RES) to power grids, leading to protests from the RES industry over the proposed new regulations.

Jan 13 • 20:34 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

POMIDA: Danger for property transfers from the tight deadlines for building identity and regularization of unlawful constructions

The Panhellenic Federation of Property Owners is requesting a meeting with the Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, due to concerns over strict deadlines affecting property transfers.

Jan 11 • 15:47 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Journal of Laws of January 9, 2026 (items 18-22)

This article discusses recent regulations and announcements by the Polish Minister of Finance and the Marshal of the Polish Sejm related to budgetary reporting and energy price controls.

Jan 9 • 21:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poland against increasing axle load of trucks

At the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council, Poland supported the adoption of a general approach to the directive amending Directive 96/53/EC regarding maximum permissible dimensions and weights of certain road vehicles, which does not allow for raising the maximum axle load above 11.5 tons.

Jan 8 • 08:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Year 2026 Will Be Key for the Energy Industry. How Will It Affect Electricity Prices?

The year 2026 is expected to introduce significant events and new regulations that will impact the energy market, according to leaders from major Polish energy companies.

Jan 7 • 15:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

The Wind Power Act Returns. This Time without Reducing Distance

The government led by Donald Tusk is attempting to amend wind farm regulations again, removing the increased proximity of wind turbines to buildings, which previously caused a veto.

Jan 5 • 10:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Facilitations for Wind Turbines? The Government is Quietly Introducing New Regulations

The article discusses a new renewable energy law in Poland that introduces regulatory changes affecting the wind and biogas industries, including an auction system for biogas and decreased energy delivery thresholds.

Jan 2 • 17:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Real estate market: What changes the mandatory energy identity of buildings brings

The mandatory energy identity of buildings introduces a new transparency framework in the real estate market, affecting values and rentals while emphasizing the need for energy upgrades and making performance a key economic criterion.

Jan 1 • 18:19 UTC

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