In Transnistria, the central heating was switched off on January 1, 2025 due to the lack of Russian gas supplies, as the transit contract via Ukraine has expired. Only medical facilities remain heated, while gas can temporarily only be used for cooking in residential buildings. As a result of the energy crisis, a state of economic emergency has been in force in Transnistria since December 11, 2024. A state of emergency has also been declared in the Republic of Moldova due to the energy crisis, with the country now increasingly sourcing electricity from Romania and local sources.
Australia has passed a globally unique law that prohibits children under the age of 16 from using social media. The regulation is intended to force platforms such as TikTok and Meta (Facebook, Instagram) to block access for minors, otherwise they will face heavy fines. The law was passed after intense debate and is to apply from 2025. The aim is to protect children from psychological and physical harm caused by excessive use of social media, particularly through problematic content. Reactions are mixed: while some welcome the law, others criticize it as an encroachment on freedom. Experts and tech companies warn of possible negative consequences such as children being moved to more dangerous platforms. Ukrainian energy workers risk their lives to maintain the power supply despite Russian attacks. A DTEK thermal power plant, hit several times, requires constant repairs. The workers see themselves as part of the front line in the war and are fighting to supply millions of people with ene...
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