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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: workers are injured and rescued by helicopter after electrical shock in MT

Two workers were injured due to an electrical shock while performing maintenance on power lines in Sorriso, Brazil.

Mar 17 • 22:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Power lines are being built rapidly – one coming 35 meters from homes in Vantaa

Construction of a massive power line is set to begin in Vantaa, coming alarmingly close to residents' homes.

Mar 17 • 09:34 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Accident in hot air balloon at Teotihuacán: Two tourists injured

Two British tourists were injured in a hot air balloon accident in Teotihuacán after the balloon struck power lines, resulting in electrical damage to the area.

Mar 16 • 20:07 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The construction solutions for the power line in the Kuldīga region do not satisfy residents

Local residents are unhappy with the proposed routing of a new 330 kV power line in Kuldīga, which would involve cutting down significant forest land.

Mar 13 • 14:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

CLIA: Prioritizing Onshore Power Supply for Electricity

The Cruise Lines International Association emphasizes the importance of onshore power supply infrastructures in European ports to reduce emissions and promote sustainability in the cruise industry.

Mar 13 • 06:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck gets caught in wiring and knocks down pole at the health center in Jardim Magnólia, Campinas

A truck became entangled in power lines and knocked down a pole onto the Dr. Estimado Domingues Health Center in Campinas, Brazil, disrupting internet service but not medical care.

Mar 12 • 13:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ultralight pilot hits power lines during landing in Riacho das Almas; VIDEO

An ultralight aircraft landing incident startled residents of Riacho das Almas, Brazil, when the pilot hit power lines, causing power outages and minor injuries.

Mar 12 • 10:59 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Drone wrecks disrupted power lines in Kuwait

A drone wreck has caused the failure of six power transmission lines in Kuwait, but authorities report that the situation is now under control.

Mar 12 • 06:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Houses go more than 20 hours without electricity after tree falls in Teresina

A tree fell in the Todos os Santos neighborhood of Teresina, Brazil, leaving at least eight homes without electricity for over 20 hours due to damage to the power lines.

Mar 11 • 18:50 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Here, 60-year-old power lines are being dismantled - Stockholm's electricity supply is to be secured

In a significant infrastructure effort, Stockholm is investing 30 billion kronor to upgrade its electrical grid, aiming to increase capacity by 60 percent while dismantling old power lines that have served the city for over six decades.

Mar 10 • 17:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Spider Web-like Wires Around the Old Downtown Shinjang Market in Hanam Will Disappear

Hanam City has commenced the removal of overhead power lines and utility poles around the Shinjang traditional market to enhance the urban landscape and improve pedestrian safety.

Mar 10 • 04:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pilot dies in plane crash in Paraná during heavy rain, says Fire Department

A pilot died in a plane crash in Paraná, Brazil, after colliding with power lines during heavy rainfall.

Mar 8 • 21:58 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Power outage due to lightning

A power outage has affected Þorlákshöfn due to a lightning strike impacting the power lines between Selfoss and Þorlákshöfn.

Mar 6 • 14:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Toucans are found dead by residents in the Curió-Utinga neighborhood of Belém

Four toucans were found dead in the Curió-Utinga neighborhood of Belém, suspected to have been electrocuted after landing on power lines.

Mar 5 • 21:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man dies after being electrocuted and falling from a height of 10 meters in Acre

A man in Rio Branco, Brazil, died after falling 10 meters following an electric shock while attempting to cut power lines.

Mar 2 • 22:36 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Ukraine: Ceasefire around Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant

A local ceasefire has come into effect around Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, facilitated by the International Atomic Energy Agency, to allow demining operations and restore reserve power lines.

Feb 27 • 13:08 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Ceasefire near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

A local ceasefire has been established near the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine to facilitate repairs to power lines.

Feb 27 • 07:18 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Temporary ceasefire near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

A local temporary ceasefire has been established near the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine to facilitate repairs on power lines damaged in the region.

Feb 27 • 07:18 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Breaking: Man suffers life-threatening injuries after crane falls onto powerlines

A man in Brisbane suffered life-threatening injuries when a crane he was operating fell onto live power lines.

Feb 27 • 00:27 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

SaskPower looks to make province ‘energy powerhouse’ with new transmission lines

SaskPower is working on a multi-billion-dollar project to connect Saskatchewan's two power grids, aiming to enhance energy independence and reliability.

Feb 24 • 00:44 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

A Question Again: Can Power Be Formed in the Center?

The article discusses the potential for political power dynamics in Sweden to shift towards the center as traditional party lines become more inflexible.

Feb 23 • 12:22 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

ADMIE: Recommendations for Safe Kite Flying

The Independent Power Transmission Operator (ADMIE) in Greece issues safety recommendations for kite flying on Clean Monday, emphasizing the dangers of flying near power lines and poles.

Feb 20 • 13:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

HEDNO: Caution when flying kites on Clean Monday – What to do if it gets caught in power lines

The Greek Electricity Distribution Network Operator warns citizens about the dangers of flying kites near power lines on Clean Monday, urging caution to prevent accidents.

Feb 19 • 09:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Pigeon lands on power lines and causes explosion in the electrical network of the Umuarama neighborhood in Uberlândia

A pigeon landing on electrical wires likely caused an explosion in a transformer, leading to temporary power outages in Uberlândia's Umuarama neighborhood.

Feb 18 • 15:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

"The situation is wild," says an archaeologist evaluating the impact of power lines – the museum is now writing statements at a record pace

A proposed data center in Kokemäki, Finland, by Canadian Bitzero necessitates new power lines that disrupt a nationally significant cultural landscape and archaeological sites.

Feb 18 • 11:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Heavy Snow Caused a Widespread Power Outage in Oulu – Ice on the Oulu River is Weak Due to Power Plant Operations

Heavy snowfall caused a power outage affecting around 23,000 customers in Oulu, Finland, due to the accumulation of snow on power lines.

Feb 15 • 12:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The removal of a major power outage in Pomerania is ongoing. Residents of several counties are without electricity

A significant power outage affecting around 10,000 households in Pomerania, Poland, is being addressed after adverse weather conditions caused damage to power lines.

Feb 14 • 11:15 UTC
🇨🇳 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 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Microsoft explores the use of advanced power lines to make data centers more efficient

Microsoft is exploring the use of superconducting power lines in its data centers to enhance energy efficiency and support its rapid expansion in the US.

Feb 11 • 13:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Chinese man transported pigs by drone, one got tangled in power lines

A Chinese man attempted to transport pigs using a drone, resulting in one pig becoming entangled in power lines.

Feb 10 • 11:03 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

More than 100 locations of overhead lines damaged; Power outage on the JR Utsunomiya Line affects 190,000 people

A power outage on the JR Utsunomiya Line has caused widespread disruption, impacting approximately 190,000 passengers due to significant damage to overhead lines.

Feb 9 • 12:22 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Investigating Possible Sabotage in Italy

Italian police are investigating a possible sabotage event affecting power lines linked to the railway near Bologna, which has caused train delays during the opening day of the Olympics' medal competitions.

Feb 7 • 12:25 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Reuters: Police investigate possible railway sabotage near Bologna

Italian police are investigating possible sabotage of power lines related to a railway near Bologna, causing delays in train services.

Feb 7 • 12:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Kites leave more than 34,000 families without electricity in Petrópolis and Teresópolis in 2025

In 2025, over 34,000 customers in Petrópolis and Teresópolis lost electricity due to kites hitting the power lines, with a total of 1,881 incidents reported across the state, an 8% increase from the previous year.

Feb 5 • 21:18 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Air power lines under Devínska Kobyla will affect protected areas, more than 11 hectares of forest are endangered

The planned construction of overhead power lines by Západoslovenská distribučná threatens to destroy over 11 hectares of valuable forest land near Bratislava.

Feb 5 • 09:27 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Complex to change contracts for new high-voltage power lines

The article discusses the complexities involved in altering contracts related to land for new high-voltage power lines.

Feb 3 • 15:51 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

ESO reports how many residents still have no electricity on Tuesday

On Tuesday morning, around 600–700 customers were without electricity due to disruptions caused by cold weather affecting power lines, as reported by ESO.

Feb 3 • 08:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Japanese-style congestion: Power was cut, trains paralyzed in Tokyo and here’s what happened

A power outage disrupted Tokyo's railways, halting two of the busiest train lines during rush hour, leading to significant congestion at train stations.

Jan 16 • 07:50 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

When left-wing terrorists find the situation of power lines on the internet

A left-wing extremist attack on Berlin's power supply reveals the vulnerability of critical infrastructures and raises alarm across the country, prompting discussions on how to prevent such disasters, as a key law remains stalled in the Bundestag.

Jan 8 • 17:45 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Extra power cuts possible in Ukraine as weather worsens, PM says

Ukraine's Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko has warned of potential additional power outages due to worsening weather conditions that are impacting power lines and road safety.

Jan 7 • 19:43 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Dead Russian magnate, his helicopter got entangled in wires and crashed: Watch the video

Russian magnate Ilya Gimandutdinov has died after his helicopter crashed into power lines, reportedly without the necessary flight permit.

Jan 7 • 15:31 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Power Outage: Electricity Should be Restored Throughout Berlin Soon

Five days after the attack on Berlin's high-voltage lines near the Lichterfelde power plant, efforts are underway to restore electricity to the affected areas by this afternoon.

Jan 7 • 08:28 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Blackout in Berlin, investigation for terrorism. Focus on Vulkan, far-left group

The far-left anarchist group 'Vulkangruppe' claimed responsibility for an arson that disabled power lines in Berlin, leaving tens of thousands without electricity and heating during an arctic cold spell.

Jan 6 • 20:07 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Liveblog Federal Politics: Dobrindt: Leftist Terrorism Returns with Increased Intensity in Germany

Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt addresses the rising intensity of leftist terrorism in Germany following a recent attack on power lines in Berlin.

Jan 6 • 07:26 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Attack in Berlin: Against Capitalism and Energy Transition

A far-left group claimed responsibility for a sabotage attack on power lines in Berlin, which caused a widespread power outage, asserting that their actions were necessary for the common good.

Jan 5 • 14:53 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

After the attack in Berlin: Who are the 'Volcano Groups'?

The article discusses left-wing extremist groups responsible for a series of arson attacks on power and data lines in Berlin and Brandenburg since 2011, following a recent attack that left tens of thousands without electricity.

Jan 5 • 14:13 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

After the Attack in Berlin: Who are the 'Volcano Groups'?

The article discusses the rise of leftist extremist groups in Berlin and Brandenburg responsible for a series of arson attacks on power and data lines since 2011, particularly following a recent attack that left thousands without electricity.

Jan 5 • 14:13 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China vows to ramp up west-to-east power output as AI, hi-tech manufacturing fuel demand

China plans to increase its west-to-east power output to meet the growing demand fueled by artificial intelligence and high-tech manufacturing, emphasizing a significant expansion of renewable energy and improved electricity transmission lines.

Jan 3 • 02:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

The stormy winds brought down 28 trees and caused damage to power lines in Thermis, Thessaloniki

Stormy winds in Thermis, Thessaloniki uprooted 28 trees and damaged power lines, resulting in widespread power outages.

Dec 30 • 17:32 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Normalized Electricity Supply in Varaždin County. Some Didn’t Have It for the Holidays

The electricity supply in Varaždin County has been stabilized with no major interruptions, although residents reported occasional downed trees on power lines following heavy snowfall.

Dec 29 • 10:40 UTC

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