European countries are turning off Christmas lights this year to cut down on energy use. Russia's crackdown on gas supplies to Europe has led to energy-saving measures on the continent. Nations across Europe are urging people to turn off their Christmas lights this winter to save energy as Russia clamps down on gas flows to the continent. According to the German non-profit environmental organization, Deutsche Umwelthilfe, Christmas lights in houses, apartments, and cities should be unplugged this year. Russia cut gas supplies to Europe in retaliation against Western sanctions imposed on Moscow after the invasion of Ukraine.

Source: News 24 October 06, 2022 07:50 UTC