An emergency situation has arisen at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant as a result of a Russian attack on energy infrastructure in Slavutych, Kyiv region, and the plant is now in a blackout. This was reported by the Ministry of Energy on Facebook. “As a result of power surges, the New Safe Confinement, which is…
The government will continue providing energy aid to Slovak households in 2026 to help them cover bills for electricity, natural gas and heating. Unlike in previous years, the aid will now be targeted and provided only to households deemed to be in need, the government claims. Which households will qualify has not yet been determined.…
The situation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has become critical due to a prolonged power outage. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated this in his nightly video address. “This is already the seventh day – and, by the way, this has never happened before – that the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant has been in an…
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov described the contract with the Turkish state energy company Botas as a significant problem for Bulgaria’s energy sector, highlighting its long-term financial impact on Bulgargaz. According to Zhelyazkov, the agreement has already committed Bulgargaz to over 600 million leva (EUR 306 million) that the company is unable to repay. Over the…
To boost Estonia’s competitiveness, an expert panel recommends adjusting electricity taxes for businesses, limiting non-dispatchable renewables and investing in controllable power. The competitiveness expert panel, convened by the Riigikogu Economic Affairs Committee, has produced a report on Estonia’s economic prospects, opportunities and challenges, along with forward-looking policy recommendations. The group analyzed key areas including the…
Slovakia’s government has approved a draft law setting out a new framework for household energy subsidies, but critics warn it risks creating the country’s largest ever database of citizens’ personal and financial information. The legislation, passed on September 17, leaves open key questions about who will qualify for support. Economy Minister Denisa Sakova of Hlas…
The International Atomic Energy Agency team based at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) reported on September 16 that shelling occurred near the site and observed black smoke rising from three nearby locations. This was stated by IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi. “While there were no reports of casualties or equipment damage, the incident once…