Russia faces fibre optic shortage as supplies run out – Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service
Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service reports that Russia is suffering from a fibre optic shortage due to the shutdown of its only production plant.
Newspaper: Gas Shortage Halts Urea Plants in India and Threatens to Raise Fertilizer Prices
A gas shortage caused by disrupted LNG supplies from the Gulf has led to the shutdown of urea production facilities in India, jeopardizing fertilizer prices.
Sharp Decline in Oil Prices
Oil prices have seen a significant drop, falling over $4 to $84.04 per barrel amid disruptions in shipping due to regional conflicts.
Failed start-up of the blast furnace in Spain. The steel giant has a serious problem
A steel company in Spain is facing significant challenges after five failed attempts to restart a blast furnace, leading to its shutdown and a potential two-year repair process costing around €100 million.
Unionist: Gredelj survived three wars, and the current management claims there is no work
The Union of Workers' Unions called on the government and economic chamber to help find a new partner for the firm Gredelj after its owner announced production shutdown.
Gredelj Shuts Down Production
The railway vehicle manufacturer Gredelj plans to permanently cease production by June 2026, following a notification from management citing market conditions as the reason for the shutdown.
If Europe does not strengthen its chip production, a shutdown of automakers could happen again, says professor from STU
A professor from STU warns that without strengthening chip production, Europe may face another shutdown of automakers as demonstrated by recent tensions between the Netherlands and China over semiconductor exports.