Politics
Janša Orders: Krško Must Operate Despite Hot Sava River
Slovenian government declares lower energy supply risk level and orders nuclear plant to operate at minimum capacity until August 12, while HEP and Croatian Ministry of Economy remain silent.
Croatia
Drought Threatens Power Production: Krško Reduces Output
Due to the extremely low water level of the Sava River, the Krško Nuclear Power Plant is proactively reducing reactor output to 80 percent, but the Minister of Economy assures the public that supply remains safe and stable.
World
Heat Wave Rocks Europe, Austria Hits 41.2°C
Record temperatures shift eastward, while low river levels trigger an energy crisis from Hungary to Croatia.
World
Europe in the Grip of Historic Drought: Nuclear Plants Shut Down
While Croatia battles red weather alerts and temperatures up to 40°C, record-low water levels on the Danube, Drava, and Sava rivers are triggering a cascading energy crisis across Central and Southeastern Europe, with the Krško Nuclear Power Plant warning of a possible imminent reduction in output.