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Bulgaria: Energy workers and miners continue protests demanding Energy Minister’s resignation

For the third day, the protesting miners and energy workers, who have closed key road intersections in Stara Zagora, are demanding the resignation of...

Region: Spot electricity prices back near 100 euros per MWh in week 37

In week 37 (September 11 - 17), electricity prices in the Balkan region were back near 100 euros per MWh due to the...

Region, The Balkans and the energy crisis

"If Brussels does nothing, unrest in the region is not only a threat - Russia and China could increase their influence." This is how...

Region, The Balkans are turning to coal as the energy crisis overcomes climate commitments

Balkan countries in Southeast Europe are turning to coal as they try to cope with rising global energy prices, raising fears among environmentalists that...

Region, Balkan states continue to back controversial hydroelectricity projects

Balkan states continue to back controversial hydroelectricity projects, despite experts' urging that solar power would be a better option long term. Some 2,796 hydroelectric power...

Region hosts 135 projects worth at least 32 billion euros, that are in one way, or another linked to China

BIRN has identified 135 Chinese-linked projects in the Balkans worth more than 32 billion euros. Few have come without controversy. It started in 2009; the...

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SEE power prices jump as weekday demand returns, Serbia tops €300/MWh

Southeast European day-ahead electricity prices surged on Monday, October 19, as the return of weekday demand, weaker renewable generation forecasts and continued reliance on...

Greece unveils €200 million battery storage scheme as project pipeline grows

Greece is preparing a €200 million battery-storage support programme as the country seeks to accelerate the deployment of standalone batteries and renewable-linked storage. The...

Djerdap 3 pumped-storage: Bechtel-Enka qualifies as Serbia prepares planning

Serbia has advanced work on the proposed Djerdap 3 pumped-storage hydropower project, with a Bechtel-Enka consortium qualifying for the next stage of government negotiations....

Romania extends 25% diesel excise reduction until Oct. 31

Romania will keep a 25% reduction in diesel excise duty until Oct. 31, extending temporary relief for transport operators and other businesses. The decision...

R.Power completes 55-MW Lazuri solar plant in Romania; grid link by end-2026

Polish renewable-energy developer R.Power has finished construction of the 55-MW Lazuri solar plant in Romania’s Satu Mare county. Grid connection is expected before the...