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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Tesco, Lidl, Asda and Sainsbury's shoppers warned over fruit and veg aisle

Shoppers at major UK supermarkets are being warned about shortages of certain fruits and vegetables due to recent adverse weather conditions affecting supply from key suppliers.

Mar 1 • 00:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water shortages in neighborhoods of Campina Grande and two other cities on Sunday (1st); see list of affected areas

Water supply will be interrupted on Sunday in neighborhoods of Campina Grande and the cities of Pocinhos and Puxinanã due to maintenance work.

Feb 28 • 22:04 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Efforts Against Product Shortages in Grocery Stores

Iceland is taking measures to address product shortages affecting grocery stores.

Feb 27 • 20:53 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Slovnaft is missing Russian oil, but shortages are not destroying it. Fico's threats toward Ukraine are exaggerated

Slovnaft retains sufficient oil reserves and alternative supply options to continue both domestic and export operations despite the reliance on Russian oil.

Feb 25 • 16:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Shoppers told 'don't panic buy' as supermarket shelves left empty

Shoppers in the UK are facing empty supermarket shelves and rising food prices due to severe weather disrupting supply chains, particularly for fresh produce like strawberries and raspberries.

Feb 24 • 09:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Warning issued to anyone buying berries as shoppers urged not to make it 'worse'

Shoppers in the UK are warned about potential berry shortages due to adverse weather conditions affecting crops in Spain and Morocco, with calls not to panic buy to avoid exacerbating the situation.

Feb 23 • 12:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

KFC, Nando's and Burger King drop chicken welfare pledge amid national shortages

Major food chains including KFC, Nando's, and Burger King have retracted their commitment to using slow-growing chickens due to national supply shortages, prompting backlash from animal welfare advocates.

Feb 20 • 21:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

To and Fro: Cuba's Bitter Truth and Empty Shelves

The author reflects on their recent trip to Cuba as they observe the ongoing crisis there, which now resonates more personally with them.

Feb 20 • 15:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

How many crises do we need?

Slovakia is currently experiencing a halt in oil supplies from Russia, the sole supplier for the Slovnaft refinery, yet fuel shortages and significant price hikes are not anticipated in the short term.

Feb 20 • 09:19 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Rand Water Granted Temporary Boost to Stabilise Gauteng Supply

The South African government has authorized Rand Water to increase water abstraction from the Integrated Vaal River System to address water shortages in Gauteng due to recent supply disruptions.

Feb 20 • 07:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"Once in 30 Years' Low Rainfall" - Drying Dam Affects Vegetables - When Will Rainfall Come?

Japan's Kanto region is experiencing severe water shortages, causing restrictions on water supply and impacting vegetable growth due to a historic drought.

Feb 20 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government of PB inaugurates operational supply center and talks about ensuring 'quicker response' to water shortage issues

The Government of Paraíba has inaugurated a new operational center aimed at improving water supply responses in response to persistent shortages in the metropolitan area of João Pessoa.

Feb 19 • 23:06 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'There is no fuel shortage,' specific cases in Quito and Imbabura due to lower supply from Petroamazonas, distributors clarify

Distributors in Ecuador deny widespread fuel shortages, citing only isolated incidents of gas stations temporarily running out of fuel due to supply issues from Petroamazonas.

Feb 19 • 22:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Neighborhoods of Santarém face water shortages after leak and emergency maintenance

Residents of several neighborhoods in Santarém, Brazil, are experiencing water shortages and low pressure due to a leak in the distribution network that is being repaired.

Feb 19 • 12:41 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Empty dams, less milk and buying water: This is the reality of drought

Drought in New South Wales is causing severe water shortages and impacting farmers' livelihoods, with many struggling to provide for livestock amid ongoing dry conditions.

Feb 19 • 01:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pinheiral declares state of water emergency

The city of Pinheiral in Brazil has declared a state of water emergency due to ongoing supply shortages affecting multiple neighborhoods.

Feb 17 • 19:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Canadian company suspends mining in Cuba due to fuel shortages

Sherritt International, a Canadian mining company, has announced the suspension of key operations in Cuba due to fuel supply restrictions attributed to the U.S. embargo.

Feb 17 • 16:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lack of blood in blood centers in 11 states; see which blood types are in lowest supply

Blood donation centers in 11 Brazilian states are facing severe shortages, particularly affecting patients in need of regular transfusions.

Feb 14 • 00:10 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cuba's oil imports drop to zero; Mexico was its main supplier

Mexico's decision to suspend oil shipments to Cuba has left the island with no imports for the first time in a decade, severely impacting its fuel supply amidst an ongoing U.S. embargo.

Feb 10 • 17:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Bottle Baths and Cinema Without Bathrooms: Water Shortage Affects All Regions of São Paulo

Residents of São Paulo are adapting to severe water shortages that have resulted in reduced pressure supply across the metropolitan area, impacting daily routines and basic services.

Feb 10 • 16:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Viva will maintain flights to Cuba despite restrictions on oil supply

Viva airline announced that it will continue its flights to Cuba despite fuel shortages on the island, reassuring passengers that their itineraries will remain unaffected.

Feb 9 • 23:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Air Canada suspends flights to Cuba due to fuel shortages at airports

Air Canada has announced the suspension of flights to Cuba starting Monday due to a guaranteed fuel supply shortage at the country's airports, exacerbated by U.S. pressures causing an energy crisis.

Feb 9 • 18:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Iberia offers refunds and ticket changes for flights to Cuba while maintaining frequencies

Iberia has introduced flexible policies for ticket refunds and changes for flights to Cuba due to recent fuel supply shortages at Cuban airports.

Feb 9 • 16:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Breath but not solution given by recent rains to Attica's drought

Recent rains have provided some relief to Attica's water shortages, but the underlying situation remains dire.

Feb 8 • 06:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Hit Recipe Appears on Store Shelves - Production Cannot Keep Up

Sales of Greek yogurt, particularly the fat-free Salakis variety, have surged in Finland, leading to supply shortages.

Feb 7 • 17:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Salmon is sold even cheaper than ground meat - here’s why

The price of ground meat has risen sharply since the beginning of the year, with economist Bate Ismail indicating that this is due to supply shortages.

Feb 7 • 08:15 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Cuba will ration fuel sales due to shortages caused by US sanctions

The Cuban government will ration fuel sales in response to supply shortages caused by US oil embargoes, as announced by Deputy Prime Minister Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga.

Feb 7 • 01:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Procon of Ferraz de Vasconcelos fines Sabesp over R$ 61,000 for water shortages

The Procon of Ferraz de Vasconcelos fined Sabesp R$ 61,537.20 due to water supply failures in the city, impacting essential services and daily life in December.

Feb 6 • 12:04 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Africa: Preventive Cholera Vaccination Resumes As Global Supply Reaches Critical Milestone

Preventive cholera vaccination campaigns have resumed in Africa, beginning with Mozambique, after a significant increase in global vaccine supply following a three-year halt due to shortages.

Feb 4 • 15:37 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Waterless in Þórshöfn for the second day in a row

Residents of Þórshöfn are experiencing water shortages for the second consecutive day due to ongoing supply issues.

Feb 4 • 12:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Famine in Sudan Looms Over Internally Displaced Persons, With Aid Cutbacks on the Brink of Collapse

Famine threatens internally displaced persons in Sudan as the World Food Programme reduces rations and faces supply shortages due to US funding cuts.

Feb 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

NHS alert for common blood pressure medication in short supply at pharmacies

Pharmacies are experiencing severe shortages of vital blood pressure medications and aspirin due to supply issues and NHS underfunding, according to industry leaders.

Feb 3 • 10:47 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
World

Sardines are missing. The world's largest exporter Morocco suspends exports, Spaniards look on with concern

Morocco, the world's largest sardine exporter, has suspended its sardine exports, raising concerns in Spain about potential supply shortages.

Jan 16 • 14:47 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

The Organic Boom Overwhelms German Farmers

The demand for organic food in Germany is rising rapidly, outpacing supply and potentially leading to shortages for some products.

Jan 15 • 07:01 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Urgent Appeal – Blood is Running Very Low in the North

The DRK warns of shortages in blood products due to fewer donors and empty reserves, with supply security dropping to under a day, particularly affecting certain blood types.

Jan 13 • 10:36 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
World

Lack of materials or production stoppage. China's monopoly on rare earths affects the global industry

China's control over rare earth materials is impacting global manufacturing and supply chains, leading to concerns over material shortages and production halts.

Jan 11 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Attack in Berlin: 'They strike at the backbone of our economy'

The article discusses the impact of a significant blackout in Berlin, highlighting the small restoration of a heating power plant that could supply 12,000 households, which are still experiencing power shortages.

Jan 6 • 15:35 UTC

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