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Scorched Ruins and Soot-Covered Lives: The Aftermath of East Attica’ Devastating Fire
A devastating fire near Athens has left the suburb of Agios Georgios in ruins, with residents like 69-year-old Eleni Exarchou grappling with the loss of their homes. The blaze, which destroyed nearly 10,000 hectares, forced rapid evacuations and highlighted Greece's struggle with increasing wildfires. Despite emergency alerts and evacuation orders, many residents, including Eleni, received little help as the flames spread. The fire, unprecedented in its proximity to Athens, raises questions about Greece's fire prevention measures and the government's response. Survivors now face the daunting task of rebuilding amidst widespread destruction and a lack of clear support from authorities.
15/08/2024
The Interests Behind a Law That Appeared Overnight. Huge Costs For Prosumers, Who Are Forced by the State To Shell Out Thousands of Euros
Around 99% of existing prosumers will have to buy storage batteries and change their electrical installation if a law passed by the Chamber of Deputies is enacted by President Klaus Iohannis. The cost could run up to €6k.
18/07/2024
Exclusive Interview. Ivan Moody, lead singer 5FDP: ”I think your generation and mine have woken up, and I don't mean that in a cliché way. I won't put up with the same things my grandparents did”
PressOne spoke with Ivan Moody, the lead singer of Five Finger Death Punch, about how a band with hits constantly at number 1 on the Billboard charts views the music scene and audience in Eastern Europe, about the band's journey over time, and about the political context in which the United States currently finds itself.
07/07/2024
Correspondence from France: The Far Right at the Gates of Power
The aftermath of the elections promises to be difficult. The President of the Republic is even raising the possibility of a "civil war." Without going that far, France could find itself without a majority in parliament, regardless of the scenario, an unprecedented and dangerous situation given the international context and the war in Ukraine.
03/07/2024
EXCLUSIVE. Mircea Geoană plagiarized from two American presidents: Bill Clinton and George W. Bush
PressOne today presents evidence that Mircea Geoană plagiarized dozens of pages from the annual reports submitted to the US Congress by US Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, by translating dozens of pages without attribution and without quotation marks
01/07/2024
Under the Ice: The Growing Russian Threat to NATO’s Northern Flank
We visited the "Alliance," a NATO research vessel specialized in scientific missions in marine and underwater regions, aimed at collecting and analyzing essential data to enhance the alliance's detection and defense capabilities.
18/06/2024
Energy Communities That Could Lower Romanians' Electricity Bills, Put on Hold by Authorities
Romania could access European funds to support energy communities that contribute to the energy transition to renewables, but this cannot happen until the authorities regulate an operating framework.
18/06/2024
17 Years of European Funds: ”Cohesion Policy Has Failed in Romania”
In an interview with Ana-Maria Icătoiu, an expert on European funds, PressOne shows what has changed in the more than 17 years since Romania's accession to the EU, which came with more than €95 billion of EU funds accessed, and why experts consider cohesion policy a failure in Romania.
11/06/2024
Romania's Vast Green Energy Potential: A Missed Opportunity by Politicians
After years of Romania being a "paradise" for investments in renewable energy, the government in Bucharest has managed to put itself in the ropes.
15/05/2024
Correspondence from Chișinău: “We're in an extremely active phase of a real political war. (…) Putin wants to attack Moldova, be it in two or ten years”
From a military standpoint, the Russians currently cannot attack the Republic of Moldova. However, Putin has a long-term strategy and remains committed to his war objectives. He is already laying the groundwork. A visit to Chișinău reveals how he is getting assistance from within.
20/03/2024
Green Energy on Apartment Blocks: Harnessing Electricity and Heat from Romania's Communist-Era Building Terraces
There are about 100,000 apartment blocks in Romania that could produce green energy, according to the National Institute of Statistics. The solution lies in installing photovoltaic panels on the terraces of these apartment blocks to capture and convert solar energy into electricity. In reality, however, individuals who want to undertake this face several obstacles, ranging from the absence of a national program to cover the investment costs to authorities shirking responsibility.
12/03/2024
Coal Mining Expansion Leads to Deforestation: Over 470 Hectares of Forest Cut Down in Gorj, Romania
Over the past six years, more than 470 hectares of national forest land have been allocated by the government, without compensation, to the Oltenia Energy Complex (CEO) for the expansion or opening of new coal mines.
12/03/2024
NATO exercise in Borcea with F-16 jets – Romania in the geopolitical centre. But is the country ready to lead?
NATO exercise in Borcea with F-16 jets – Romania in the geopolitical centre. But is the country ready to lead?
07/03/2024
The not-so-green Romania. The state delays settlements for photovoltaic panels by 2 years
PressOne reviews the main dysfunctions in the production, consumption and distribution of energy from renewable sources, as revealed by discussions with consumers and data provided by official sources at the request of our editorial office.
14/02/2024