Bulgaria to suspend transit tax for Russian gas
Bulgaria is shelving its controversial transit tax for Russian gas to avoid another delay in entering the Schengen Area
Poland plans 24 small nuclear reactors to cut down on fossil fuels
Poland intends to deploy the small modular rectors by 2030, while it also plans to build three nuclear power plants by 2040
Carbon border and Western Balkans – barrier or bridge to EU?
The EU will start charging a carbon tax to importers in 2026 similar to the one for domestic companies and their emissions
Europe’s biggest heat pump system put into operation in Vienna
In Vienna's Simmering district, three large heat pumps have been commissioned. They will provide heating for 56,000 households.
EU seeks to phase out fossil fuel boilers in buildings by 2040
A revision of the EU's Energy Performance of Buildings Directive aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption in buildings
Serbia-Bulgaria gas interconnector starts trial operation
The pipeline, with a capacity of 1.8 billion cubic meters per year, secured an alternative supply route for Serbia
Europe’s first ammonia-fuelled power plant to be built in Ireland
The use of low-carbon ammonia as a fuel can contribute to the security of power supply and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
Italy to rely on SMRs in its nuclear power revival
Italy has earmarked EUR 135 million for nuclear energy research, aiming to focus on SMRs instead of conventional reactors
