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Switzerland announced a complete ban on the purchase and import of Russian liquefied natural gas starting April 25, 2024, as part of its alignment with EU sanctions against Russia.

Ethiopia's ban on gasoline and diesel car imports is accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles in the country.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hungary has announced it will pursue legal action against the EU's ban on importing Russian gas, claiming the decision was made without proper consultation with member states.

Hungary is contesting the EU's decision to ban natural gas imports from Russia in the European Union Court, alleging that its view, along with Slovakia's, was ignored during the decision-making process.

Hungary has initiated legal proceedings against the European Union over the ban on importing natural gas from Russia, as announced by Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto.

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.

Hungary has filed a lawsuit with the European Union's highest court to annul a new regulation banning the import of Russian natural gas, only hours after the law took effect.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

European governments are criticized for continuing to import Russian liquefied natural gas, contributing an estimated €7.2 billion to Vladimir Putin's war efforts in Ukraine last year, despite a pledge to ban such imports by 2027.