Electricity

Ben-Gurion Airport train station faces delays due to 'localized fault,' Israel Railways says

The incident comes as the airport continues to face flight delays caused by a strike led by Israel Airports Authority (IAA) workers’ union on Thursday.

Passengers seen at the Ben-Gurion Airport train station, August 17, 2025
 The electricity supply problem can be seen everywhere on the streets of Iraq.

Iraq's 20,000 illiterate electric ministry employees is indicator of larger dysfunction - analysis

A fuel tank after fire was extinguished at the Zawiya oil complex following drone strikes, in Zawiya, Libya, August 12, 2026.

Explosion near Libya's Zawiya power station knocks generating units offline

People walk down a street as Cuba's national power grid collapsed, marking the third major outage in nine days, in Havana, Cuba, July 14, 2026.

Cuba's electric grid collapses again as government tries to resolve previous day's blackout


Electricity crisis sparks more protests in southern Yemen

As of Thursday, Aden’s power stations had been completely inoperative for more than 30 hours.

 A youth stands in front tyres set alight to protest against living condition in Aden. February 6, 2025.

Impassable motorways: Northern England paralyzed by heavy snowfall and icy roads

Heavy snow and freezing rain made many northern England roads, including the A66, impassable, causing widespread closures.

 UK in the snow.

One charger to rule them all: France mandates USB-C as universal charger for electronic devices

Starting Saturday, France enforces a new regulation requiring all electronic devices sold in the country to be equipped with a USB-C charging port.

 Starting Saturday, France enforces a new regulation requiring all electronic devices sold in the country to be equipped with a USB-C charging port.

The ultimate guide to a warm and energy-efficient winter

Tips for using your air conditioner for heating in the cold season.

 Tadiran Air Conditioner

State to open VAT-free store at Ramon Airport

The Israel Airports Authority issued a tender for a VAT-free store at Eilat Airport, where 25% of Israel’s mobile phones are sold. The VAT hike next year will increase the city's appeal.

Ramon Airport in Eilat. Zero VAT for those who purchase at the new store

From radiator to tumble dryer: How to avoid a crazy electricity bill?

Winter brings cold, rainy weather and a rise in electricity consumption and bills. With the right appliances and simple tips, you can stay warm and save on costs.

 In the coming months, we will all want to stay close to a heat source

Expensive intelligence: AI boom drives up power demand, Israel unready

The Knesset's Technology Committee discussed the AI revolution's impact on rising electricity use, with experts warning of new energy security risks for which Israel is unprepared.

 MK Orit Farkash-Hacohen: No Government Strategy

New committee forms to connect Druze, Circassian homes to Israel's power grid, legalize homes

The comittee aims to legitamize the status of most Druze households in five years.

Druze gather to contact their relatives on the Syrian side of the border from the Israeli Golan Heights.

Money on the floor: 50K households join electricity reform

Two months into the electricity reform launch, 50,000 households have already switched to private suppliers in Israel, saving 5%-20% on their electricity bills. Will you be next?

 Money on the floor: 50,000 households have already joined the electricity revolution, and you?

Stuck with the inventory: Deals in the electricity networks

Holiday Deals on Electrical Products: Leading chains offer promotions as they clear inventory before year-end sales, with discounts on mixers, irons, refrigerators, laptops, tablets and more.

  Some chains have chosen to start promotions already now, before the international promotions that will take place in November