Environment ministry suffers server meltdown

The Ministry of Environment server dealing with its Green Saving energy efficiency programme suffered repeated problems on Monday after it was widened to allow applications for grants from regional, town and local councils. Problems began soon after 6 am when mayors and other officials started to log on the server to lodge internet applications for funds. Some voiced fears they could miss out on funds if the quota for applications was filled before they could file theirs online. The efficiency saving programme has around 25 billion crowns to spend by the end of 2012.