Moldova Declares Energy Emergency Amidst Gazprom Debt Dispute
Moldova declared a state of emergency in its energy sector due to a looming gas crisis caused by its refusal to pay a disputed \$709 million debt to Gazprom, impacting both Moldova and the Transnistrian region and potentially causing social instability.
Moldova Declares Energy Emergency Amidst Gazprom Debt Dispute
Moldova declared a state of emergency in its energy sector due to a looming gas crisis caused by its refusal to pay a disputed \$709 million debt to Gazprom, impacting both Moldova and the Transnistrian region and potentially causing social instability.
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52% Bias Score
Cuba Restores Power After Nationwide Blackout
A nationwide power outage in Cuba, lasting 24 hours, was caused by a failure at the main power plant on December 5th, the third such incident in two months, impacting essential services and highlighting the country's energy vulnerability.
Cuba Restores Power After Nationwide Blackout
A nationwide power outage in Cuba, lasting 24 hours, was caused by a failure at the main power plant on December 5th, the third such incident in two months, impacting essential services and highlighting the country's energy vulnerability.
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40% Bias Score
European Gas Prices Surge Amidst Cold Weather and Looming Transit Contract Expiration
Increased European natural gas prices, reaching €49/MWh on November 21st, are driven by cold weather and reduced wind power, yet remain below 2022 peaks. Decreased reliance on Russian gas is a mitigating factor, although Russian LNG imports remain significant. The potential termination of a gas tran...
European Gas Prices Surge Amidst Cold Weather and Looming Transit Contract Expiration
Increased European natural gas prices, reaching €49/MWh on November 21st, are driven by cold weather and reduced wind power, yet remain below 2022 peaks. Decreased reliance on Russian gas is a mitigating factor, although Russian LNG imports remain significant. The potential termination of a gas tran...
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32% Bias Score
Russia Targets Ukraine's Energy Grid Amidst NATO Meeting and US Leadership Change
Russia's renewed attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure caused widespread power outages in western Ukraine, impacting cities like Ternopil and Rivne, as NATO allies meet to discuss further support for Ukraine amidst uncertainty about membership and the upcoming change in US administration.
Russia Targets Ukraine's Energy Grid Amidst NATO Meeting and US Leadership Change
Russia's renewed attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure caused widespread power outages in western Ukraine, impacting cities like Ternopil and Rivne, as NATO allies meet to discuss further support for Ukraine amidst uncertainty about membership and the upcoming change in US administration.
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44% Bias Score
Russia Intensifies Aerial Attacks on Ukraine, Targeting Energy Grid Amid Winter
During a week of intensified attacks, Russia launched approximately 500 bombs, 660 drones, and 120 missiles into Ukraine, targeting its energy grid and causing civilian casualties, while the US and EU pledge continued support.
Russia Intensifies Aerial Attacks on Ukraine, Targeting Energy Grid Amid Winter
During a week of intensified attacks, Russia launched approximately 500 bombs, 660 drones, and 120 missiles into Ukraine, targeting its energy grid and causing civilian casualties, while the US and EU pledge continued support.
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60% Bias Score
Kosovo Explosion Disrupts Water, Power; Kurti Blames Serbia
A bomb explosion in Vrage, Kosovo, disrupted water supplies and power, prompting Prime Minister Albin Kurti to accuse Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Milan Radoicic of involvement, escalating tensions between Kosovo and Serbia.
Kosovo Explosion Disrupts Water, Power; Kurti Blames Serbia
A bomb explosion in Vrage, Kosovo, disrupted water supplies and power, prompting Prime Minister Albin Kurti to accuse Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Milan Radoicic of involvement, escalating tensions between Kosovo and Serbia.
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40% Bias Score
Cuba's Tourism Suffers Blow from Power Outages and Potential US Sanctions
Sunwing Vacations Group removed 26 hotels from its Cuba portfolio due to recent power outages and instability, impacting Cuba's tourism-dependent economy, especially given the possibility of stricter US sanctions under a Trump presidency.
Cuba's Tourism Suffers Blow from Power Outages and Potential US Sanctions
Sunwing Vacations Group removed 26 hotels from its Cuba portfolio due to recent power outages and instability, impacting Cuba's tourism-dependent economy, especially given the possibility of stricter US sanctions under a Trump presidency.
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52% Bias Score
European Gas Prices Surge Amidst Fears of Cold Winter and End of Russian Transit
Rising European natural gas prices, nearing €49/MWh on November 21st, fueled by a potential cold winter and the end of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, raise concerns despite reduced reliance on Russian gas and lower prices than in 2022.
European Gas Prices Surge Amidst Fears of Cold Winter and End of Russian Transit
Rising European natural gas prices, nearing €49/MWh on November 21st, fueled by a potential cold winter and the end of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, raise concerns despite reduced reliance on Russian gas and lower prices than in 2022.
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32% Bias Score
Ecuador Drought Cripples Salcedo's Ice Cream Industry
In Salcedo, Ecuador, a prolonged drought has caused daily 14-hour power outages since September, crippling the town's renowned ice cream industry; 30 of 80 small ice cream plants closed, resulting in 300 job losses, and impacting the wider economy.
Ecuador Drought Cripples Salcedo's Ice Cream Industry
In Salcedo, Ecuador, a prolonged drought has caused daily 14-hour power outages since September, crippling the town's renowned ice cream industry; 30 of 80 small ice cream plants closed, resulting in 300 job losses, and impacting the wider economy.
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24% Bias Score
US Sanctions on Gazprombank Threaten Greece's Gas Supply
US sanctions on Gazprombank threaten Greece's natural gas supply, already strained by high prices and depleted reserves; the country relies on Russian gas for 60% of imports, potentially facing daily shortfalls of 120,000-130,000 megawatt-hours without alternatives.
US Sanctions on Gazprombank Threaten Greece's Gas Supply
US sanctions on Gazprombank threaten Greece's natural gas supply, already strained by high prices and depleted reserves; the country relies on Russian gas for 60% of imports, potentially facing daily shortfalls of 120,000-130,000 megawatt-hours without alternatives.
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40% Bias Score
Russia Returns 500 Ukrainian Soldier Bodies Amidst Intensified Fighting and Nuclear Test Concerns
The 1010th day of the Russia-Ukraine war saw intensified fighting in eastern Ukraine, Russia returning over 500 Ukrainian soldier bodies, and discussions of a potential resumption of Russian nuclear weapons tests; Ukraine appointed a new commander and is reinforcing its troops.
Russia Returns 500 Ukrainian Soldier Bodies Amidst Intensified Fighting and Nuclear Test Concerns
The 1010th day of the Russia-Ukraine war saw intensified fighting in eastern Ukraine, Russia returning over 500 Ukrainian soldier bodies, and discussions of a potential resumption of Russian nuclear weapons tests; Ukraine appointed a new commander and is reinforcing its troops.
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24% Bias Score
Kosovo Canal Explosion Triggers Crisis, Accusations Fly Between Kosovo and Serbia
A bomb explosion damaged the Ibar-Lepenac canal in Kosovo on November 29th, disrupting water and electricity supplies to hundreds of thousands. Kosovo accuses Serbia of orchestrating the attack, which Serbia denies, exacerbating existing tensions between the two countries.
Kosovo Canal Explosion Triggers Crisis, Accusations Fly Between Kosovo and Serbia
A bomb explosion damaged the Ibar-Lepenac canal in Kosovo on November 29th, disrupting water and electricity supplies to hundreds of thousands. Kosovo accuses Serbia of orchestrating the attack, which Serbia denies, exacerbating existing tensions between the two countries.
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44% Bias Score