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Energy crisis: New measures in Belgium, Athens restricts lighting of municipality
In response to energy crisis crisis caused by Russia’s war against Ukraine, the Belgian government on Friday (Sep 16) announced new measures to provide financial relief to households bearing the brunt of the rising energy prices, and in Athens the lighting of municipality building was restricted.
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said In a news conference that they will provide the households with support of up to €135 ($135) for gas and €61 for electricity per month in November and December.
The support for those who use heating fuel vouchers will be increased from €225 to €300, he added.
Eligibility will be based on income and energy contract conditions.
In Athens, the municipality building will not be lit up during evening hours.
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There will also be a light restriction at archaeological sites in Athens and existing lighting systems will be made economical with the use of LEDs.
Lights at the Greek Parliament building were limited at the beginning of the week. To save energy, lights were turned off on the front and sides of the building but the decision by parliament’s head Kostas Tasoulas said security lighting will remain on. He did not say how long the exercise would last.
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