Coal miners’ woes threaten electricity production across region
Miners at Romania’s coal complex CE Oltenia have staged protests, including hunger strikes, over plans to scrap meal vouchers and cut wages
War on green transition: US threatens to pull out of IEA
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has urged the International Energy Agency (IEA) to focus on energy security, instead of promoting renewables
IEA: Renewables and nuclear set to supply 50% of world’s electricity by 2030 as demand rises steadily
Renewables, gas, and nuclear power will meet all additional electricity demand, while output from coal will decline and CO2 emissions stagnate
Slovenia earmarks EUR 1.13 billion for gradual closure of Velenje coal mine
Coal mining in Velenje is planned to end by 2033, with mine closure activities expected to proceed gradually until 2045
Greece achieves record renewables output but also curtailments in 2025
Renewable energy production reached a new high last year in Greece, amidst increased curtailments and a low lignite share
Šoštanj authorities demand clear benefits for citizens from Slovenia’s first floating solar plant
State-owned power utility HSE hopes that construction on Slovenia's first floating solar power plant could begin in late 2027
BiH’s electricity imports double to record EUR 321.6 million in 2025
Electricity imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina doubled in 2025, mainly due to coal shortages and power plant overhauls
Davos: China reaffirms green agenda as US slams EU’s net-zero goal
China reiterated its commitment to green development, in contrast to the US, whose commerce secretary said in Davos that America should rely on oil and gas