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Ukraine war: Heating restored in freezing Kyiv after Russian shelling

The city's mayor Vitali Klitschko says that all city heating and water services were restored after a wave of air strikes on Friday.

World News

Hungary, Romania, Georgia, Azerbaijan agree to electricity project

This project could become a new power source for the European Union as the bloc seeks to reduce its reliance on Russian energy.

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Residents deal with fires in Kherson and blackouts across Ukraine

Heavy shelling has caused fires in Kherson and blackouts across Ukraine, including in Lviv in the west of the country.

Ukraine

'Power restored' to Kherson despite Russian onslaught, says Kyiv

Here are the main developments in Russia's war against Ukraine this Saturday.

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Ukraine

'Worst winter of our lives': Kyiv prepares for cold, dark times ahead

More than 10 million Ukrainians were left without power by mid-week last week, according to President Zelenskyy.

Moldova

Russian strikes on Ukraine heighten Moldova’s energy crisis

The power outages happened Tuesday as the Russian military pounded infrastructure targets across Ukraine, which borders Moldova.

World News

Living in newly liberated Kherson

As soldiers do their best to clear away Russian booby traps, humanitarian supplies, including medicines, are at last reaching the people of Kherson just as winter comes,.

My Europe Series

'I dread turning the heating on': Energy crisis grips Moldova

Moldova has seen all its electricity supplies -- from Ukraine and Transnistria -- stop in recent weeks.

World News

'Fighting for our normality': Ukraine minister on rolling blackouts

Millions across Ukraine continue to live under rolling blackouts and a lack of other key services such as running water, as Russia continues to target key civilian infrastructure in the country.

Europe News

Gas and electricity bills 'nearly double in all EU capitals'

Electricity bills in all EU capitals have increased by 69% while gas costs have increased by a "staggering" 111% compared to 2021, according to new figures.

Ukraine

Five new developments to know about Russia's war in Ukraine

Here is our latest news round-up from Russia's war in Ukraine.

Money

How are European countries helping people pay their energy bills?

Countries are stepping up to help their citizens pay the bills this winter, when households are expected to bear the brunt of the energy crisis.

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Prepayment meters are making a comeback amid the energy crisis

We take a look at the pros and cons of prepayment energy meters - and why more people are likely to turn to them this winter.

Green News

Winter blackouts less likely as gas prices fall in Europe

The price of gas dropped below €100 per MWh on Monday. Could a mild autumn lead to some financial relief for households?

Green News

UK households offered discounts for off-peak energy use

The National Grid says that homes could get paid like ‘virtual power plants’ for avoiding energy use during peak times.

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Are these floating 'powerships' the answer to Europe’s energy crisis?

It’s been floated that these seaborne power plants from Turkey could help Europe fill the Russian energy supply gap.

Ukraine

In Bakhmut, locals face war, power cuts and freezing temperatures

"The cold weather brings diseases, flu, especially for the elderly who are weaker and there is no more medicine here," said one volunteer.

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How Australians are dealing with soaring energy prices

Residents of Australia's capital are upgrading their energy rating at home to save money on energy bills.

Green News

Good news for Greece as renewables fully power country for first time

Solar, wind and hydro made up almost 50% of the nation’s power mix in the eight months to August this year.

Denmark

Danish island of Bornholm suffers complete blackout

The island is located between Sweden and Germany and is close to where the recent Nord Stream gas leaks were discovered.