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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water leak affects four neighborhoods in the South Zone of Aracaju

A water leak in Aracaju's South Zone has disrupted water supply in four neighborhoods, with repair work underway.

Feb 27 • 10:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Woman survives for 3 hours clinging to a pole during the flood in Ubá (MG)

A woman was rescued after clinging to a utility pole for three hours during severe flooding in Ubá, Brazil, where over 60 fatalities have been reported due to torrential rains.

Feb 27 • 01:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation identifies 40 illegal water connections in Casimiro de Abreu

An operation by the Águas de Casimiro utility revealed 40 illegal water connections in residential properties in Casimiro de Abreu, Brazil, leading to the cutting off of water supply to these properties.

Feb 26 • 17:28 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Heat price jump: energy-inefficient apartment buildings pay the most

In Lithuania, rising heating prices disproportionately impact energy-inefficient apartment buildings, leading to increased heating bills for residents.

Feb 26 • 06:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

In Vilnius, scammers extorted 10 thousand euros from a woman

Scammers posing as utility company workers and police extorted 10,000 euros from a woman in Vilnius.

Feb 26 • 05:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man dies after climbing pole and suffering electric shock in Ananindeua

A man in Ananindeua, Brazil, died after being electrocuted while climbing a utility pole without safety equipment.

Feb 25 • 13:28 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

More people get their power back after major fire

A major fire reportedly left many without power, but reports indicate that power is being restored to affected areas.

Feb 25 • 11:37 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Winter utility costs challenge people, bank offers mortgage payment holiday as a solution

Rising winter utility costs are creating financial strain for homeowners in Estonia, prompting banks to propose mortgage payment holidays as a potential solution.

Feb 25 • 07:28 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

A Harvard Graduate and the Mayor of Ashiya Discusses the Significance of Learning English Beyond Its Utility

The Mayor of Ashiya, a Harvard graduate, emphasizes the need to redefine the purpose of learning English in the context of rapidly evolving AI technologies and increasing cultural diversity in classrooms.

Feb 24 • 21:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The drop in the dollar alleviates a government fear: it contains increases in electricity, gas, and gasoline, and relieves inflation pressure

A decrease in the dollar exchange rate in Argentina has offered relief to the government by mitigating inflationary pressures associated with utility prices.

Feb 24 • 19:47 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russians kill utility worker in Kherson and attack evacuation vehicle in oblast

Russian attacks in Kherson resulted in the death of a utility worker and injuries to two others on February 24, amid ongoing aggression in the region.

Feb 24 • 12:24 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

This pickup demonstrates that work and adventure can coexist.

The Mazda BT-50 enters the Mexican market as a versatile medium pickup that balances work utility and adventure capability.

Feb 23 • 23:39 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Two people die as vehicle crashes off embankment

Two individuals and a dog died in a utility terrain vehicle crash on private property north-west of Brisbane.

Feb 23 • 19:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

DNIT declares public utility of lands for expropriation and construction of a new bridge over the Jequintinhonha River

The DNIT has declared certain lands near the Jequintinhonha River bridge in Itapebi, Bahia, as public utility to facilitate their expropriation for building a new bridge.

Feb 23 • 19:40 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Conditional Sentence for Armed Utility Theft

A woman in her forties has been sentenced to thirty days of conditional imprisonment for multiple offenses, including threatening another woman with a knife and stealing her car.

Feb 23 • 14:14 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Maritimes braces for latest winter wallop of snow, strong winds

Maritime provinces in Canada prepare for a significant winter storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds, prompting utility companies and municipalities to activate emergency response measures.

Feb 23 • 13:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bragança initiates task force to eliminate loose wires and organize urban wiring

Bragança Paulista is commencing a task force to address the visual and safety issues caused by loose wires on utility poles, with an organized cleaning event scheduled for March 8 and 9.

Feb 23 • 12:09 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Water sources would have been at risk if the wind direction had been different

Water sources in the capital region of Iceland were at risk during a recent wildfire, according to a statement from the utility company Veitur.

Feb 23 • 08:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Check if YOU are due compensation from your energy, water or broadband supplier

Consumers may be entitled to automatic compensation from utility providers if service standards are not met, but the process can be complicated.

Feb 22 • 06:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Scammers defrauded residents of Vilnius County out of more than 60,000 euros

Scammers impersonated utility workers and police to defraud elderly residents in Vilnius County out of significant sums of money.

Feb 21 • 08:33 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Oleksijs Zaričanskis: In search of a new home and a new life

The article discusses the conversations among visitors in Riga public places, focusing on their reflections on life in Latvia amidst financial concerns like rising utility bills.

Feb 21 • 07:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of selling stolen materials from Coelba on social networks is arrested in Bahia

A man suspected of selling stolen wires and connectors from the Neoenergia Coelba electric utility was arrested in Bahia after police discovered he was advertising the stolen goods online.

Feb 21 • 01:46 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Fraudsters speaking Russian swindled 71,300 euros from people in Mažeikiai, the capital, and the Vilnius region

Russian-speaking fraudsters have conned individuals in Lithuania out of a total of 71,300 euros by pretending to be police and utility workers.

Feb 20 • 06:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

An Appeal Against Demand Charges - Now Speaking a Utility Company That Does Things Differently

The electricity company Lahti Energia has stated that it currently does not offer demand charge-free contracts for homeowners, despite a recent regulatory announcement suggesting households may have the right to choose such an option.

Feb 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The laundry house in Baltinava will soon cease operations

A laundry facility in Baltinava, Latvia, is set to close due to decreasing usage and rising costs.

Feb 19 • 14:31 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Winter power outage left disabled father and son in the cold: if you don’t like it, go to court

A winter power outage in Harju County left a disabled father and his son without heat for three days, raising questions about the legality of the outage.

Feb 19 • 10:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Energy, decree of 5 billion approved. Bills down for families and businesses

The Italian government has approved a 5 billion euro energy decree aimed at reducing utility costs for families and businesses.

Feb 19 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Utility Bill Bonus, decree approved: aid for families increases. Here are all the news

The Italian government has approved a decree to reduce utility bills, especially for vulnerable families and businesses, emphasizing renewable energy and innovation.

Feb 18 • 16:59 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

More and more are stealing electricity

The number of electricity theft cases in east Denmark has risen significantly, with companies reporting losses exceeding 20 million kroner last year.

Feb 18 • 16:53 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The removal of the tax cliff has not increased store revenue

The abolition of the tax cliff has not led to significant revenue increases in stores as residents face higher utility bills and many have not applied for additional tax benefits.

Feb 18 • 16:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

This is the digital scale that has almost 5 stars on Amazon: durable, stylish, and now on sale

The article highlights a high-quality digital scale available on Amazon that is well-reviewed and currently on sale, emphasizing its utility for tracking body weight effectively.

Feb 17 • 11:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Five next-generation car battery starters with up to 50% discount

The article discusses five portable car battery starters available with significant discounts, highlighting their utility for drivers in emergencies.

Feb 17 • 05:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The challenge of creating a fabric softener bottle or a toothbrush: André Ricard stars in the design exhibition of the year

André Ricard, a pioneer of industrial design, features in an exhibition at the Fernando Fernán Gómez cultural center showcasing his influential works that emphasize the relationship between utility and aesthetics in everyday objects.

Feb 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Top-Trending Cryptos of 2026: BlockDAG, XRP, Chainlink, & Polkadot Deliver Real Value

The article discusses leading cryptocurrencies in 2026 focusing on BlockDAG, XRP, Chainlink, and Polkadot, emphasizing their real-world utility and technological advancements.

Feb 16 • 16:17 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Belgorod Sets Up Emergency Commissions as Governor Warns of No Hot Water Until April

The Belgorod region is establishing emergency commissions to address utility outages after the governor announced residents would lack hot water until April following a Ukrainian air attack.

Feb 16 • 14:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman dies after rollover and car gets stuck in post in Araruama; video

A 29-year-old woman died in a severe rollover accident on RJ-106 in Araruama, Brazil, with her car becoming lodged in a utility pole.

Feb 16 • 13:35 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

People can now share electricity even with strangers. The service promises lower bills

Czech residents can now share electricity with others, potentially reducing their utility bills.

Feb 16 • 09:33 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

A village bus in Mapo-gu, Seoul, hits a utility pole…causing a temporary power outage in nearby shops

A village bus in Mapo-gu, Seoul, collided with a utility pole, resulting in a temporary power outage for nearby shops but no reported injuries.

Feb 16 • 09:03 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

The heat is back in Roskilde

All households in Roskilde have regained heat after a significant outage caused by pipe breaks.

Feb 16 • 06:26 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The home solar energy plan in India is stumbling

India's government struggles to expedite the installation of home solar panels due to financial challenges and weak promotion by utility companies.

Feb 16 • 05:55 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Russian-speaking scammers hit hard an elderly man from Vilnius district: the senior lost nearly 35,000 euros

An 83-year-old man from the Vilnius district was scammed out of 34,110 euros by Russian-speaking fraudsters pretending to be utility and police officials.

Feb 15 • 09:38 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

After a scam call, a resident of Vilnius district lost property worth more than 30 thousand euros

A Vilnius district resident reported losing over 34,000 euros in a scam involving impersonators of utility and police officials.

Feb 15 • 06:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Houses lose electricity after car crashes into pole in Jardim Bom Sucesso, Campinas

Houses in Jardim Bom Sucesso, Campinas faced a power outage after a vehicle struck a utility pole, though no injuries were reported.

Feb 14 • 20:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Out-of-control bus hits 3 cars, knocks down pole, leaving neighborhood without light in Teresina

An out-of-control bus in Teresina collided with three parked cars, knocked down a utility pole, and left a neighborhood without electricity.

Feb 14 • 15:08 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Live like a poor person, pay like a rich one! We're dissecting utility bills

A Latvian tenant expresses outrage over high utility bills in a small apartment, questioning the fairness of the costs compared to larger living spaces.

Feb 12 • 22:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

N.S. Premier Fires Off Warning to Incoming CEO at Utility About Relying on Rate Hikes

Nova Scotia's premier has warned the newly appointed CEO of NS Power against relying on rate increases as part of an outdated business model.

Feb 12 • 20:29 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘I’m not a bank but I feel like one’: 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 • 18:38 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Hobart's drinking water free from antibiotics, water utility says

TasWater assures that Hobart's drinking water is free from antibiotics following a salmon disease outbreak and that there is no health risk to the public.

Feb 12 • 18:18 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Model project in Fürstenfeldbruck: Eco-rental apartments for municipal utility employees

A new model project in Fürstenfeldbruck aims to address the housing crisis by providing eco-friendly rental apartments for employees of the municipal utility company.

Feb 12 • 09:18 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Bill Decree of 3 billion. Price cuts are coming

Italy's government is finalizing a 3 billion euro decree aimed at reducing utility bills for families and businesses without increasing public debt.

Feb 12 • 06:40 UTC

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