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Ukraine starts emergency power cuts in seven regions amid record heatwave

Ukrainian power grid operator Ukrenergo has started emergency shutdowns of some consumers in seven regions amid a record heatwave and after the failure of power equipment, the company said on Tuesday, Reuters reports. This wa announced on July 16 by the Ukrenergo company.

Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's energy sector have intensified since the spring, resulting in blackouts in many regions and forcing Kyiv to start large-scale electricity imports from the European Union.

The energy deficit in the system has increased, Ukrenergo announced onTelegram. The press release states that an emergency power cut has been ordered in the regions of Kharkiv, Sumy, Poltava, Zaporizhia, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk and Kirovohrad.

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Romanian citizens will travel to China without a visa for one year
Diaspora

Romanian citizens will travel to China without a visa for one year

Romanian citizens will travel to China without a visa for one year, as announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) in Bucharest. According to a statement from the Romanian diplomatic mission, the visa exemption will be in effect from November 30, 2024, to December 31, 2025.

Presidential elections in Romania. Over 18 million Romanians are expected to vote on Sunday
International

Presidential elections in Romania. Over 18 million Romanians are expected to vote on Sunday

Over 18 million Romanians in the country are expected, on Sunday, November 24, 2024, to vote in the first round of the presidential elections, with 14 candidates on the ballot paper. The almost 19,000 polling stations on the territory of Romania opened at 7:00 and close at 21:00, with the possibility of extension until 23:59 for those in the headquarters or in line outside the polling station. Abroad, there are almost one million Romanians with the right to vote in this election, reports news.ro.

Correspondence from Bucharest: Romania elects its president – Vote of the Diaspora is important
International

Correspondence from Bucharest: Romania elects its president – Vote of the Diaspora is important

Romanians face a challenging task today, as 14 candidates are competing for the presidency at Cotroceni Palace. This count is effectively 13, considering the recent withdrawal of Ludovic Orban, who will still appear on the ballot papers. Polls show that the top five candidates have a chance of advancing to the second round, which will take place in two weeks. Additionally, parliamentary elections are scheduled for the following week.