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The yacht Sea Story with 44 passengers sank near the Egyptian resort of Marsa Alam. 31 people were rescued, 4 died, 9 are missing, and their search continues.

Due to the frosty weather, electricity consumption increased by 5%, and blackout schedules were introduced from 14:00 to 21:00. In the Ternopil region, there are emergency blackouts due to drone attacks, and 38 settlements are without power due to bad weather.

The EU plans to include Chinese companies that help russia produce drones in the 15th sanctions package. Control over russian oil tankers will also be tightened to avoid sanctions circumvention.

Due to the hostile attack, the transmission system operator is applying hourly power outage schedules. Power engineers have restored power to 29 thousand consumers, and imports of 9200 MWh from 5 countries are planned.

In 9 months of 2024, Ukraine imported 239 thousand passenger cars worth $3. 3 billion. Germany, the US and China became the main suppliers of cars to Ukraine.

A special investigation team has been set up in Slovakia to check the transfer of military equipment to Ukraine during the election period. The investigation concerns the actions of the Ministry of Defense regarding the transfer of equipment, including S-300 and helicopters.

New US sanctions against Gazprombank could make it impossible for the EU to pay for Russian gas until the end of 2024. The sanctions include a wind-down period until December 20 and restrict energy transactions through the US financial system.

Due to the bad weather, 325 settlements in nine regions of Ukraine are without power. The power grid is still experiencing a power shortage, with outage schedules from 6:00 to 22:00.

Ukraine launches two new rail routes to Bratislava and Budapest on December 15. It is also increasing the number of trains to Warsaw and expanding connections to the western regions of Ukraine.

Due to the bad weather, 109 settlements in 6 regions of Ukraine are without power. Blackout schedules are in place in 11 regions and Kyiv, and electricity is being imported from 5 countries.

Ukraine has a single-round blackout schedule from 6:00 to 22:00. Consumption increased by 1.6%, the power system has a significant capacity deficit, and imports from 5 countries continue.

Russia's Gazprom says it maintains stable gas transit through Ukraine at 42. 4 million cubic meters. Supplies to Austria increase by 6%, despite the suspension of supplies to OMV due to a contract dispute.

Following a massive attack on the energy infrastructure by Russia, blackout schedules have been introduced. Ukraine imports electricity from Poland, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, and Moldova in the total amount of 4,521 MWh.

The third attempt to elect the speaker of the 51st National Assembly of Bulgaria failed due to the lack of a majority. Without a speaker, the parliament cannot function, which increases the risk of early elections.

A mass rally was held in Bratislava against Prime Minister Fico's policies and rapprochement with Russia. Opposition politicians called for unification to preserve Slovakia's pro-Western course.

Due to the hostile attack, blackout schedules are in effect in most regions of Ukraine. Electricity imports from Poland, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, and Moldova are expected to total 3,427 MWh.

On November 16, Russian Gazprom halts gas transit through Ukraine to Austria. The Austrian authorities say they are ready for such a step and have alternative sources of gas supply.

Electricity consumption in Ukraine remains high, with a significant capacity shortage during peak hours. Electricity is imported from five countries in the total amount of 2422 MWh.

Gas prices in Europe hit a one-year high after OMV warned of a possible supply disruption from Russia. The Austrian company received 230 million euros in arbitration against Gazprom and plans to deduct them from its accounts.

Ukraine's power system remains balanced, importing 3039 MWh of electricity from 5 countries. The water level in ZNPP's cooling pond is 14.13 meters, which is sufficient for the plant's operation.

High electricity consumption has been recorded in Ukraine, leading to a power shortage. NPC Ukrenergo has temporarily restricted supplies to industry and business from 7:00 to 20:00.

Volunteers developed 63 projects for communities free of charge.

Temporary emergency power outages have been introduced in most regions of Ukraine. Consumption is in line with seasonal levels, but there is still a shortage of capacity during peak hours.

Ukraine's power system remains balanced, with power companies restoring electricity to 5,741 consumers. Electricity is expected to be imported from 5 countries in the total amount of 1000 MWh.

Due to cloudy weather and lower temperatures, electricity consumption increased by 5% compared to the previous day. Ukrenergo calls for saving electricity during peak hours and reports on imports from neighboring countries.

Ukraine's power system remains balanced, but needs to be saved in the evening. Electricity is imported from Poland, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, and Moldova in the amount of 1900 MWh.

Due to cloudy weather, electricity consumption increased by 4. 4% compared to the previous day. Power shortages persist during peak hours, and 5 settlements remain without electricity due to the weather.

Ukraine's power system remains balanced but requires rational use of electricity from 17:00 to 22:00. Overnight, power supply was restored to almost 21,000 consumers.

Students of a Bratislava gymnasium dressed up as pensioners voting for Prime Minister Fico, causing a scandal. Slovakia's Interior Minister accused the opposition of stirring up tensions in schools.

Starting November 7, the Rava-Ruska-Krebenne checkpoint will introduce booking of border crossing times for buses. The eCheckpoint system will now operate at 22 out of 28 checkpoints.