‘Exceptional’ summer heatwaves in Europe hurting economy
Across Europe, extreme weather is drying up rivers. From the Rhine to the Danube to the Po, critical…
Bulgaria to curb nuclear output due to low Danube river levels
Romania and Hungary have also recently reduced their nuclear power output due to a drop in water levels…
Serbian Economy Braces for Ripple Effect of Danube Cargo Slowdown
Severe drought has slowed cargo transport on the Serbian stretch of the Danube almost to a halt, impacting…
Hungary sinks barges into Danube River to stave off energy crisis
Workers in Hungary are sinking two 260-foot barges into the Danube River to raise waters levels. Photo courtesy…
Romania shuts nuclear plant, Hungary dams dry Danube River
Romania shut down its lone nuclear power plant on Thursday, a rare move amid the drought that has…
Romania shuts nuclear plant as Danube drops
Romania shut down its only nuclear plant on Thursday, in a rare move due to drought that has…
Hungary Orders Danube Weir for Paks Nuclear Plant After Ignored 2018 Warning
Atomeromu.mvm.hu Prime Minister Péter Magyar said Wednesday that Hungary will immediately begin laying 150,000 cubic meters (5.3 million…
Hungary faces energy crisis as Danube River dries to record lows
The dried banks of the Danube River are exposed due to the record low water level caused by…
Danube River Hits Record Lows and Threatens Romania, Hungary Nuclear Plants
The green excavator scooped another heap of arid dirt and rocks before swiveling around to deposit the load…
Romania Cuts Industrial Output to Ease Power Shortage
Bucharest residents cool off on one of the hottest days of August by passing through a water-spraying device…
Hungary Narrowly Avoids Full Nuclear Shutdown; Slovenia Plant Still at Full Capacity
A view of the MVM Paks Nuclear Power Plant, which had to close its Reactor 3 due to…
Romania uses explosives to shift the Danube’s course
The Romanian army used explosives on Monday to clear a rock obstruction and help channel more water from…