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Severe storm and hail damage in Austria

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Latest: Central Europe faces agricultural damage, energy policy shifts, and weather changes

Severe storms and heavy hail have caused approximately 5 million euros in total agricultural damage across five Austrian federal states. The most significant impact occurred in Styria, where damages reached 3.5 million e

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Wind energy acceleration zone developments in Central Europe

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Latest: Zemplín selected as sole Slovak pilot zone for wind energy

In the Czech Republic, the government approved six wind energy acceleration zones in the Plzeň Region, covering approximately 27 square kilometers. These zones aim to allow permits to be obtained within a year for the po

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Central European tobacco smuggling crackdown

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Latest: Slovakia dismantles large illegal cigarette factory in eastern region

In mid‑July 2026, Hungarian customs intercepted a van from Bulgaria loaded with sealed cigarettes, leading to a fine of over 2.3 million forints for the driver. Within weeks, Slovak officials stopped a truck on the D1 hi

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Slovakia renewable energy policy debate

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Latest: Slovakia rejects most proposed wind energy acceleration zones

In late July 2026, Slovakia’s energy debate sharpened around the role of wind power and the push for decentralised renewables. On 22 July, Branislav Strýček, CEO of Slovenské elektrárne, dismissed large-scale wind farms

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