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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Why are you leaving me?": she said goodbye to her grandmother in tears and left Cuba during the blackouts

Katherin, a content creator, shared her emotional farewell to her grandmother as she left Cuba for the Dominican Republic after multiple failed attempts and significant struggles.

Mar 22 • 23:19 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Russia's internet blackouts spread to St. Petersburg, residents say

Mobile internet outages have increased in St. Petersburg, coinciding with the Kremlin's new internet censorship measures.

Mar 22 • 15:49 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Canadians on humanitarian mission in Cuba say residents ‘tired’ amid blackouts

Two Canadians on a humanitarian mission report that Cuban residents are exhausted from frequent blackouts, leading them to manage their lives around the limited hours of electricity they receive.

Mar 22 • 13:25 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

'How long can any nation survive without oil?': Cuba faces repeated blackouts amid blockade

Cuba is experiencing severe power outages due to a failing national grid and a US oil blockade, with experts questioning the nation's capacity to manage without oil.

Mar 22 • 11:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Cuba is living more and more on the edge: 'Shower quickly, it's going. Cook fast, it's going.'

Cuba faces worsening conditions due to decades of scarcity and the U.S. embargo, as citizens adapt to extreme challenges such as power outages and a declining quality of life.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Cuba in the Dark Again

Cuba has experienced a nationwide blackout for the second time this week, according to the Ministry of Energy in Havana.

Mar 21 • 23:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Cuba's national electricity grid has collapsed again

Cuba's national electricity grid experienced a major outage again on Saturday evening, marking the second nationwide blackout within a week.

Mar 21 • 23:15 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

What Russia’s internet blackouts reveal about Putin’s endgame

The article discusses the recent internet blackouts in Russia, linking them to increased censorship efforts by the Kremlin amid concerns over security following U.S.-Israeli actions against Iranian officials.

Mar 21 • 15:27 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Without Russian oil and without electricity: 60% of Cuba will suffer blackouts this Saturday due to energy crisis

Cuba is expected to experience widespread blackouts this Saturday, affecting up to 60% of the island due to a severe energy crisis exacerbated by U.S. sanctions.

Mar 21 • 15:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Trump's Measures and Blackouts Force Cuba to Negotiate with the United States

Cuba's recent widespread blackouts and increased pressure from U.S. sanctions have compelled its government to negotiate with Washington for relief.

Mar 21 • 06:04 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Blackouts: FG moves to resolve gas supply crisis

The Nigerian government is taking steps to address gas supply issues affecting electricity generation to improve power supply across the country.

Mar 20 • 06:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Pigs in the Living Room? A Real Wealth! The Decaying Cuba Seeks Relief from the Hated Yankees – Trump

Ariela, a resident of Old Havana, is struggling with power outages and transportation issues amidst Cuba's worsening crisis, impacting her ability to care for her aging parents.

Mar 19 • 13:57 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

When Nigerians pay for darkness instead of light

Nigerians are facing widespread and prolonged blackout issues, forcing many to rely on expensive generators for power.

Mar 18 • 01:54 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Rubio says Cuba needs ‘new people in charge’ as blackouts, unrest grip island

Marco Rubio emphasized the need for political change in Cuba amidst severe blackouts and unrest.

Mar 17 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Is there a need for coal thermals?

The article discusses the challenges faced by Brazil's electric sector, particularly the risk of blackouts due to inappropriate energy generation and infrastructure issues stemming from outdated subsidies.

Mar 17 • 19:14 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Cuba restores electricity network, vows 'unbreakable resistance' to US pressure

Cuba has restored its electricity network after extensive outages and has promised steadfast resistance against US pressure to reform its communist government.

Mar 17 • 17:17 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Cuba must ‘change dramatically,’ Rubio says amid blackout, mounting crises

Cuba faces severe energy and economic crises highlighted by widespread blackouts, prompting U.S. officials like Marco Rubio to call for significant changes in the island’s governance.

Mar 17 • 17:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Cuba Faces Blackouts Again as Power Grid Collapses

Cuba is experiencing nationwide blackouts following a collapse of its power grid, exacerbated by its ongoing energy crisis linked to U.S. sanctions and lack of oil supplies.

Mar 16 • 19:36 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

US Blockade on Cuba: There Will Be Blackouts in 62% of the Island This Monday Due to Energy Crisis

Cuba is set to experience extensive blackouts on Monday, impacting 62% of the island as the country grapples with an ongoing energy crisis exacerbated by the US oil blockade.

Mar 16 • 13:38 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Reliable Values - Map and Compass. Reserve Soldiers Learn to Navigate in the BiÄ·ernieki Forest

Reserve soldiers from Latvia are training in navigation skills using traditional methods, emphasizing the importance of map and compass in communication blackouts.

Mar 15 • 15:04 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Cubans take to the streets and attack Communist Party office in rare riot over blackouts

Cubans staged a rare protest against prolonged power outages, resulting in vandalism of a Communist Party office.

Mar 15 • 11:04 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Protests against blackouts in Cuba: Díaz-Canel states that there will be no impunity for vandalism

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel addressed the recent protests in Morón regarding power outages, asserting that violence and vandalism will not be tolerated.

Mar 14 • 22:52 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Five detained in Cuba after a protest over blackouts and food shortages

At least five people were detained during a violent protest in Morón, Cuba, against prolonged blackouts and food shortages.

Mar 14 • 19:11 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Fury over blackouts in Cuba: stone-throwing, destruction, and fire at a Communist Party headquarters

Protests against blackouts and food shortages in Cuba turned violent, with demonstrators attacking a Communist Party headquarters in Morón, leading to arrests.

Mar 14 • 18:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Cubans challenge the (almost) oldest dictatorship on the planet

Cuban citizens are protesting against ongoing blackouts and challenging the ruling Communist Party of Cuba amid ongoing tensions in the country.

Mar 14 • 18:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Protesters in Cuba Attack Communist Party Office in Rare Unrest Over Blackouts

Cuban protesters, frustrated with power outages and food shortages, attacked a Communist Party office in a rare public display of dissent.

Mar 14 • 17:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Eighth night of protests in Cuba: citizens of Morón attack the headquarters of the Communist Party

A massive protest in Morón, Cuba, turned violent as citizens clashed with security forces, demanding an end to blackouts affecting the region.

Mar 14 • 06:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Power crisis: Blackout wreaks havoc

Nigeria is experiencing severe electricity supply issues exacerbated by a heatwave, leading to widespread blackouts and reliance on alternative power sources.

Mar 14 • 01:14 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Cuba confirms talks with US amid energy crisis

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel announced that Cuba is engaged in talks with the US to address a severe energy crisis on the island.

Mar 13 • 18:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘A massive headache’: Russians move to walkie-talkies as internet blackouts hit Moscow

Muscovites are increasingly relying on walkie-talkies and pagers due to significant internet disruptions, which the Kremlin attributes to security measures.

Mar 12 • 13:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Are my parents alive?': how internet blackouts affect Iranians amid the war

Internet blackouts in Iran have intensified amidst ongoing military conflicts, severely limiting communication and information access for citizens.

Mar 8 • 06:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Trump ‘sinks’ Cuba: Blackouts and shortages hit the island as pressure from Washington increases

Cuba faces severe blackouts and shortages exacerbated by U.S. sanctions under Trump, placing the population in a critical situation.

Mar 7 • 21:38 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Donald Trump says that Cuba will have a 'great new life'

Carmen María, a resident of Havana, articulates the struggles faced by Cubans amid severe blackouts and economic crisis, highlighting the impact of the U.S. embargo on the island's energy needs.

Mar 7 • 21:20 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ikeja Electric apologises as national grid slump triggers blackouts

Ikeja Electric has apologized to customers for ongoing power supply disruptions due to gas supply constraints affecting the national grid's electricity generation.

Mar 6 • 15:57 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Photos: The Island Drowned in Darkness. Cuba Has No Oil

The article discusses Cuba's current energy crisis, where many parts of the country are experiencing blackouts due to the lack of oil.

Mar 6 • 15:45 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Information war: Journalists in Iran face bombs, blackouts and arrest

Independent journalists in Iran are facing severe challenges due to government crackdowns and external airstrikes, making their work increasingly perilous.

Mar 6 • 14:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Historical crisis in Cuba: the controversy over the actions of Fidel Castro's grandson amid massive blackouts

The grandson of Fidel Castro, Sandro Castro, faced backlash for sharing carefree moments on social media during Cuba's ongoing crisis of power outages and social unrest.

Mar 6 • 00:02 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Inside Iran, some citizens are already preparing for 'freedom day'

Following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, many Iranians are optimistically preparing for a 'freedom day,' despite strict communication blackouts and ongoing conflicts causing fear and uncertainty.

Mar 5 • 19:54 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

‘The scale of war is getting bigger’: joy turns to worry for Iranian Australians cut off from family

Iranian Australians express mixed emotions of joy over the deaths of top Iranian leaders and deep concern for their families back home amidst escalating conflict and communication blackouts.

Mar 5 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Mini blackouts on major social media platforms

Users worldwide reported connection issues on Meta's platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, along with TikTok, particularly in the USA, with problems resolved quickly but without a clear cause revealed by Meta.

Mar 4 • 05:19 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Bago urges Nigerians to ignore AEDC, get solar power

Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago encourages residents to adopt solar energy solutions to combat ongoing electricity blackouts and addresses related issues such as water shortages and insecurity.

Mar 3 • 01:32 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Government seeks a private investment of US$ 700 million to create 'anti blackout' batteries

The Argentine government has launched a national and international call for private investment to establish energy storage battery systems in critical regions of the country, aiming to bolster the electricity supply system.

Mar 2 • 20:07 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Equipment donated by China aims to prevent blackouts in buildings in Cuba

Cuba is set to install 5,000 solar systems donated by China to alleviate critical energy shortages exacerbated by U.S. sanctions.

Mar 2 • 19:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The risk of a collapse in Cuba - The Subject #1670

Cuba experiences severe shortages of oil, impacting food distribution, medicine, public transport, and causing daily blackouts amid ongoing U.S. economic sanctions.

Mar 2 • 03:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Gas shortage plunges Nigeria into prolonged blackouts

Nigeria is facing extended power outages due to a significant gas supply shortage affecting thermal power plants, as reported by the Nigerian Independent System Operator.

Feb 28 • 05:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Enel rebuts technical note and denies failures in blackout in SP

Enel disputes a regulatory report highlighting failures leading to a potential loss of its energy distribution contract in São Paulo after a recent major blackout.

Feb 27 • 10:45 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Cubans struggle to make ends meet amid blackouts and fuel shortages

Cubans are facing significant hardships due to ongoing blackouts and fuel shortages, which are affecting their daily lives and economic stability.

Feb 25 • 11:05 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Blackouts, inflation, and limited transport: the uncertain life of Cubans without fuel due to the blockade imposed by the United States

The energy crisis in Cuba, exacerbated by U.S. sanctions, is leading to prolonged blackouts, limited transport options, and rising prices, creating uncertainty for the population.

Feb 24 • 21:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

How Ukraine crossed the point of no return

The article describes a recent daytime rave in Kyiv where people gathered amidst the ongoing challenges of blackouts and curfews due to the war.

Feb 24 • 04:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Nunes responds to Enel's CEO after comments about blackouts and says 'not even Jesus Christ' can save the energy company

São Paulo's mayor, Ricardo Nunes, criticizes Enel's CEO for saying that not even Jesus Christ could prevent power outages, attributing the company's failures to incompetence and misleading statements.

Feb 23 • 22:43 UTC

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