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Romania approves Danube water diversion for Cernavoda plant

8/23/2026

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Romania Boosts Danube

Romania's Emergency Situations Committee approved measures to raise Danube water for the Cernavoda nuclear plant.
Authorities will dredge the Danube, build a groyne, and mobilize high-capacity pumps to divert water to the intake.
Hidroelectrica will release an extra 50 cubic meters per second from Olt reservoirs for five days.
Two reactors shut down in late July and early August, leading to an August state of emergency and electricity imports.

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Serbia Explores Wrecks

The early-1900s steam tugboat “Slovenian” resurfaced near Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia, sparking local interest.
Archaeologist Pavel Popov said the exposed relics provide a rare chance for in-situ study.
Serbia launched an estimated €30 million program to safely remove hazardous German vessels from the Danube.
Danube cruise passengers described sailing over sunken German warships as a humbling experience.
Travel planner Kenneth Reece noted WWII shipwrecks add a new historical layer to river tours.

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Romania Boosts Danube

Romania's Emergency Situations Committee approved measures to raise Danube water for the Cernavoda nuclear plant.
Authorities will dredge the Danube, build a groyne, and mobilize high-capacity pumps to divert water to the intake.
Hidroelectrica will release an extra 50 cubic meters per second from Olt reservoirs for five days.
Two reactors shut down in late July and early August, leading to an August state of emergency and electricity imports.

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