Power returning in Spain and Portugal after large parts hit by blackout - but what caused it?
Monday, 28 April 2025 () Power supplies have been returning in Spain and Portugal after large parts, including the capitals Madrid and Lisbon, were hit by a huge outage on Monday.
Power restored in Spain, Portugal but reason for blackout remains a mystery
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says “no hypothesis is being ruled out” as he vows to investigate and uncover the cause behind the massive blackout that gripped much of the Iberian Peninsula on Monday.
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Portugal gears up for third national election in three years
Parties and voters alike are gearing up for what promises to be a unique election amid voter discontent and recent controversy.
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Shrine of Fatima in Portugal packed for first pilgrimage after Pope Francis' death
Over 270,000 pilgrims joined the candlelight procession at the Fatima Shrine on 13 May, marking the first major celebration since Pope Leo XIV’s election.
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More than 300,000 voters registered for Sunday's early vote in Portugal
333,000 voters can cast their ballot early this Sunday, ready for the 18 May legislative elections. This marks the highest number of voters ever registered to exercise their right to vote in advance.
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Misinformation buffets Portugal ahead of snap elections
The country has set up a rapid response system to help monitor and report dubious claims and trends linked to the elections.
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Thousands stranded as power outage hits Iberian Peninsula
Emergency services handed out food, water and blankets to stranded travellers at Madrid’s Atocha station on Monday evening, after a widespread blackout brought much of Spain and Portugal to a standstill.
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Lux Pascal is saying she's "incredibly proud" of her brother Pedro Pascal's Hollywood domination. The actress caught up with The Hollywood Reporter on the red carpet of Madrid's Platino Awards. The younger Pascal sibling tells THR, that the 'Fantastic Four' and 'The Last of Us' star is truly just as brilliant as fans think he is. "I'm incredibly proud. But the thing is that I've always known that he is a superstar. It's funny because people have been asking me, 'Is he as kind as we think he is?' And I'm like, 'Yes!'"
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A massive power outage has hit Spain, Italy, and parts of France, including the South. Cities like Madrid, Rome, and Marseille were plunged into darkness, disrupting daily life. Authorities are scrambling to restore electricity while investigating the cause. The blackout has left millions without power across Western Europe.
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Madrid's Botín celebrates its 300th anniversary: Inside the world’s oldest restaurant
Madrid’s Botín, the world’s oldest restaurant according to Guinness World Records, is celebrating 300 years of continuous service. Founded in 1725, it’s famed for its wood-fire oven and was immortalised by Ernest Hemingway.
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Dozens evacuated and roads closed after flooding in central and northern Spain
In the municipality of Mejorada del Campo near Madrid 48 people were evacuated after storm Martinho brought heavy rains.
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In mid-April, Spain’s socialist government bragged that, for the first time, the nation was powered by 100 percent “renewable” energy—mostly solar and wind. One week later, Spain, Portugal,..
Power outage brings widespread disruption across Portugal
Millions across Spain and Portugal faced disruption on Monday after a major power outage shut down subway networks, traffic signals and..
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Power is slowly returning across Spain and Portugal after a massive blackout plunged millions into chaos, halting trains, grounding flights, cutting mobile networks, and disrupting hospitals. Officials..
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