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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A corn in the tank... of the tractor

John Deere unveiled a high-power tractor prototype that runs on E98 ethanol at the Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas, emphasizing the potential for field-generated fuel.

Feb 28 โ€ข 08:01 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Ramadan in Comoros: The government announces measures against high living costs and power cuts

The Comorian government has introduced measures aimed at alleviating high living costs and preventing power outages during Ramadan, although their implementation on the ground has faced challenges.

Feb 27 โ€ข 13:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

N. Androulakis on wiretapping: I will continue the fight until the end, everyone will be held accountable, no matter how high they are

PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis asserts his commitment to fighting against abuses of power and calls for accountability following a recent court decision on surveillance practices.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hyosung Heavy Industries 'Core Technology for West Coast Energy Highway HVDC to be Completed Next Year'

Hyosung Heavy Industries announced a roadmap to localize its high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology by next year, aiming to secure sovereignty in the domestic power grid and enhance export competitiveness.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Why Argentina is the most heavily taxed country in the world

The article discusses Argentina's extremely high tax burden and the responsibility of judges in addressing abuses of political power associated with this issue.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Yoon Seok-yeol Compared to Victims of the Inhyeokdang Incident by the National Power Partyโ€ฆ "Needs to Apologize to the Families"

A high-ranking official from the National Power Party criticized the first instance verdict against former President Yoon Seok-yeol, drawing parallels to historical judicial injustices.

Feb 26 โ€ข 02:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Solar Power on School Rooftops...77% of Public Elementary and Secondary Schools to be Installed by 2030

The South Korean Ministry of Education aims to install solar power systems in 77% of public elementary, middle, and high schools by 2030 as part of the 'Sunshine School' project.

Feb 26 โ€ข 01:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

AC/DC kicked off their tour in Latin America: here was their show in Brazil, setlist, and the surprises of the night

AC/DC launched their Latin American tour with a high-energy concert in Sรฃo Paulo, showcasing classic hits and thrilling the audience.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Rulings Against Judges and Officials in Burkina Faso on Corruption Charges

A court in Burkina Faso has sentenced four judges and three customs officials to prison for corruption in a high-profile case since the military took power in 2022.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Intensive Response to Fine Dust in Early March... Up to 29 Coal Power Plants to Halt Operations, Smart Monitoring

The South Korean government is ramping up its efforts to combat fine dust pollution in anticipation of high levels of PM-2.5 during the spring season.

Feb 25 โ€ข 03:13 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

National Dialogue in DR Congo: "The power must above all ease the political space"

Jean-Marc Kabund, a former high-ranking member of DR Congo's presidential party, emerges from prison advocating for an inclusive national dialogue to ease political tensions.

Feb 24 โ€ข 05:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Parts of Russia's Voronezh left without power after aerial asset debris falls

A drone attack has caused power outages in two districts of Voronezh, Russia, after debris from a downed high-precision aerial asset fell on an energy facility.

Feb 23 โ€ข 05:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

High energy prices threaten UKโ€™s status as manufacturing power, business groups say

A report reveals that rising energy prices risk the UK's manufacturing status, with 40% of businesses cutting investments due to high electricity and gas costs.

Feb 22 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

High interest in grants for home wind turbines. Budget depleted

The funding for the program "My Wind Power Plant" in Poland has been fully allocated due to overwhelming interest, leading to the closure of applications ahead of schedule.

Feb 20 โ€ข 19:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Life & Tech

An Innovative, But Very Unusual Power Plant Created

A new helium-filled airborne wind energy system, S2000, designed by Linyi Yunchuan Energy Technology, harnesses high-altitude winds to generate electricity.

Feb 20 โ€ข 17:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Paranรก has a heavy rain warning for the coast; see the weather forecast

Paranรก is under a storm warning due to expected high winds and heavy rainfall, with potential risks including power outages and property damage.

Feb 20 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Audi RS 5, the new high-performance plug-in: 639 hp of pure power

The new Audi RS 5 represents a significant leap into high-performance plug-in hybrid technology, combining sports car agility with luxury touring versatility.

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

VEA: Increasing electricity consumption and price fluctuations demand rapid wind power development

The Latvian Wind Energy Association (VEA) highlights the growing electricity consumption and high prices as key challenges demanding the rapid development of wind energy capacity in Latvia.

Feb 19 โ€ข 12:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

US union membership soared to 16-year high in 2025 despite Trump assault

Union membership in the US reached a 16-year high in 2025, with 14.7 million workers belonging to unions, despite efforts to diminish union power by the Trump administration.

Feb 18 โ€ข 16:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
World

โ€˜Difficult But Businesslikeโ€™: Ukraine Peace Talks in Switzerland End

High-level peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Switzerland concluded without a breakthrough, but some progress was noted on ceasefire mechanisms.

Feb 18 โ€ข 08:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Turn off the power at 5 PM: Technical error sends prices soaring

Danes east of the Great Belt are advised to reconsider using electricity this evening due to extremely high prices caused by a data error.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Turn off the power: Technical error sends prices skyrocketing

Danes east of the Great Belt are advised to be cautious about using electricity during the evening hours due to an unusually high price caused by a technical data error.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
Life & Tech

The strongest Kia in history now has even more power. It wants to be a family electric car and a rocket on wheels

The Kia EV6 GT boasts 650 horsepower and a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in just 3.5 seconds, demonstrating the high performance possible in modern electric vehicles.

Feb 17 โ€ข 12:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Stock Market โ€“ Public Power Corporation: Continuing the Correction from theโ€ฆ 20 Euro Mark

The stock of the Public Power Corporation continues to decline from its multi-year high of โ‚ฌ20.1, now trading below โ‚ฌ19.

Feb 17 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Two dead and three injured in a BMW crash into a pole in Cรณrdoba

Two young men lost their lives in Cรณrdoba after the BMW they were in crashed violently into a power pole, leaving three other occupants seriously injured.

Feb 16 โ€ข 18:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

People are not stupid. The elite must earn our trust.

A Norwegian editorial discusses the high level of trust in society, particularly towards elites, and highlights the need for those in power to justify that trust by engaging with broader segments of the population.

Feb 16 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

A house built in Mฤrupe with an official building permit, but residents won't be able to live in it. Who is to blame?

In Mฤrupe, residents find themselves unable to move into their newly constructed home despite having a valid building permit due to the presence of a nearby high-voltage power line.

Feb 15 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

BREAKING: Distressed man climbs electricity pylon in Yorkshire causing mass power cuts

A distressed man climbed a high-voltage electricity pylon in Brighouse, Yorkshire, leading to power outages for thousands of homes.

Feb 15 โ€ข 12:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Despite the World Cup, it is estimated that sales of televisions, refrigerators, and appliances will not grow more than 5% this year

Sales projections for televisions, refrigerators, and household appliances in Argentina suggest minimal growth due to stagnant purchasing power, even amidst the high expectations associated with the World Cup.

Feb 15 โ€ข 09:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival in Sergipe: Public Prosecutor recommends prohibition of 'paredรตes' and guides oversight of 'mela-mela' in Neรณpolis

The Public Prosecutor of Sergipe recommended a total ban on high-power sound equipment known as 'paredรตes' during the Carnival in Neรณpolis to combat noise pollution and protect local cultural traditions.

Feb 13 โ€ข 15:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinese power line projects seek private capital in sign of infrastructure shift

Beijing is moving to attract private investment in significant infrastructure projects, including ultra-high-voltage power lines.

Feb 13 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

โ€˜Iโ€™m not a bank but I feel like oneโ€™: N.S. utility customers say billing issues unacceptable

Nova Scotia Power customers are expressing frustration over unexpectedly high electricity bills following a company cyberattack that disrupted accurate meter readings.

Feb 12 โ€ข 18:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Who was Jeffrey Epstein?

The article explores the life and background of Jeffrey Epstein, examining his controversial dealings and criminal activities.

Feb 12 โ€ข 10:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Port of Igoumenitsa: Construction of 3 Onshore Power Supply positions for ships

A high-strategic project for Greece's energy transition in maritime transport begins with the installation of three Onshore Power Supply systems in Igoumenitsa port.

Feb 12 โ€ข 09:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Flashes of anger but Paul Dacre keeps his head before court cut-off

Paul Dacre, former editor of the Daily Mail, maintains a steady composure in a high court appearance amidst contrasting opinions on his editorial legacy.

Feb 11 โ€ข 19:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

According to Companies, the Price of Carbon Quotas is Worryingly High

Companies are expressing concern over the high price of carbon quotas in the EU, prompting discussions about potential changes to the emissions trading system.

Feb 11 โ€ข 16:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Helen: This Is Why Electricity Was Extremely Expensive

Helen, a Finnish electric company, explains the recent spike in electricity prices due to increased consumption from colder temperatures and low wind power production.

Feb 11 โ€ข 10:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Half of high-power cartridges seized in Mexico are manufactured by a Pentagon contractor: Sedena

The Secretary of Defense, Ricardo Trevilla, revealed that nearly half of the high-power cartridges confiscated in Mexico come from a factory operated by a U.S. contractor that supplies the Pentagon.

Feb 10 โ€ข 23:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Worker dies electrocuted after touching gutter on high-voltage wire in Formiga

A 56-year-old worker died after being electrocuted while working in Formiga, Brazil, when a metal gutter he was installing made contact with a high-voltage power line.

Feb 10 โ€ข 23:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Power of the agro-industry": the Government reported a record registration of grain exports in January

In January, Argentina recorded a historic high of grain export registrations, driven mainly by wheat and barley performance, marking a 13.6% increase over the previous record.

Feb 10 โ€ข 18:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

I am ready to reveal everyone's secrets... Epstein's girlfriend begs Trump for pardon

Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's girlfriend, is seeking a pardon from Donald Trump amid revelations from the Epstein files that expose a network of power abuse and exploitation involving high-profile individuals.

Feb 10 โ€ข 09:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Over 500 high-capacity generators installed at critical infrastructure sites in Kyiv Oblast

More than 500 high-capacity generators have been set up in Kyiv Oblast to support critical services during power outages.

Feb 9 โ€ข 22:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Electricity prices rise to record levels in Sweden, partly due to Finland - here are the prices

Electricity prices in Finland are set to rise significantly due to high consumption and low wind power production, with Sweden also experiencing a price increase.

Feb 9 โ€ข 20:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

A. Lukashenko complains about the Astravyets nuclear power plant: "This means big money"

A. Lukashenko highlights the significant operational costs associated with the Astravyets nuclear power plant in Belarus, emphasizing the high expenses of fuel and maintenance despite the plant's intended goal of reducing reliance on Russian gas.

Feb 9 โ€ข 16:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

On social networks - a cosmic heating bill for a resident of Maลพeikiai: 'The value of solar power in winter is zero'

A Maลพeikiai resident highlights the high heating costs during winter, emphasizing that solar power provides no benefit during these months.

Feb 9 โ€ข 11:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

US transformers are ageing. Renewable energy could make things worse, China study finds

A Chinese study reveals that high integration of renewable energy could accelerate the aging of power transformers in the US by nearly a quarter due to increased stress from bidirectional power flow.

Feb 9 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Embarrassing power cut at South African High Commission

Nigeria's history of administrative failure has extended to its High Commission in South Africa, which experienced a power cut due to unpaid electricity bills.

Feb 9 โ€ข 00:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Australia is ahead of the curve on solar but 'hot spots' keep our bills high

Despite Australia's significant advancements in solar energy, consumers face high electricity bills due to unpredictable spikes in spot power prices.

Feb 7 โ€ข 18:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

The Creation of Directive 2464 Shows Where the EU Commission Derives Its Power

The EU Commission is facing criticism for introducing a high number of legal acts in 2025, which contradicts its promise of deregulation, highlighting the controversial mechanisms that empower unelected officials in Europe.

Feb 7 โ€ข 13:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Auvere Power Plant is Operational Again

The Auvere power plant has resumed operations ahead of schedule, but electricity prices in the area are likely to remain high despite the plant's 270-megawatt capacity.

Feb 6 โ€ข 11:45 UTC

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