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.
Spain and Portugal work to restore power after widespread blackout impacts Iberian Peninsula
Spain’s national cybersecurity office stated that it had gathered evidence suggesting the power outage could be the result of a cyberattack, but this claim has been denied by Portuguese and EU...
More than 1,000 firefighters battle three major blazes in Portugal
Blazes broke out in Arouca, Ponte da Barca and Penamacor after weeks of sweltering heat prompted authorities to place parts of the country on yellow alert for heat risk.
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Portugal battles major wildfires as heat and winds intensify risk
Portugal is battling multiple forest fires across its northern and central regions on Tuesday, as high temperatures and strong winds fuel dangerous conditions, civil protection authorities reported.
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Portugal announces €137mln investment in electricity grid upgrades after blackout
Environment and Energy Minister Maria Graça Carvalho said the plan would ensure that the Iberian nation of 10.6 million is better prepared for future emergencies.
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Family reunification for migrants in Belgium in question in line with European trend
Belgium has decided to restrict the conditions of access to family reunification for migrants. This revision of the criteria is far from an isolated case in Europe, with Portugal and Germany adopting similar approaches.
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Portugal records 284 excess deaths during heatwave as wildfires rage across Europe
In late June, mainland Portugal recorded its hottest ever temperature of 46.6 degrees Celsius.
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Fact check: Which EU country returns the most irregular immigrants?
A Portuguese politician suggested that Lisbon is one of the countries which send back the fewest number of irregular migrants in the EU. But is this true?
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Forget everything you thought about e-scooting: this racing e-scooter can cruise at 160km/h
The e-scooter is already scheduled for delivery in Madrid, timed with the launch of the city’s inaugural Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2026.
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Wildfire near Madrid sends smoke over capital and forces evacuations
A wildfire broke out near the town of Méntrida in central Spain on Thursday, spreading rapidly and sending a thick cloud of smoke over the capital, Madrid.
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Watch: Runners race in towering heels at Madrid Pride event
Strapped into towering heels, dozens of daring runners dashed through Madrid’s Chueca district in the city’s annual High Heel Race, part of its Pride celebrations.
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Real-estate luxury: This Spanish city has become the world's top millionaire magnet
For the first time, Madrid and Milan have knocked Paris, London and New York off the top spots.
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Spanish left puts pressure on PM Sánchez: IU threatens to leave government over increase in defence spending
Around one thousand people from left-wing parties took part in a protest against increased military spending and rearmament in Madrid on Saturday.
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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..
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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..
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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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A massive power outage plunged Spain, Portugal, Belgium, and parts of France into chaos, disrupting transportation, communication, and daily life for millions.... IndiaTimes
A massive power outage plunged millions across Spain, Portugal, and parts of southern France into chaos on Monday. The blackout disrupted transport and... IndiaTimes