Massive Blackout Cripples Spain, Portugal: Flights grounded, metros stalled, ATMs crash, hospitals on backup as state of ...

Spain and Portugal were thrown into turmoil on Monday as a massive and unexplained 12-hour power outage crippled much of the Iberian Peninsula, halting subways, grounding flights, knocking out phone service, and bringing daily life to a standstill for …

Spain, Portugal declare states of emergency after nationwide power blackout"

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez spoke to the nation on the power outage, saying its cause was still unknown. "We do not yet have conclusive information on the reasons for this (power) cut, so I ask the people, as we have done in past crises, to inform …

Spain and Portugal scramble to restore travel links following mass power outage

What Caused the Massive Spain Power Outage? Portugal Also In The Dark - Is Power Back?

A sudden, widespread blackout plunged most of Spain and Portugal into darkness, disrupting everyday life and causing chaos across the region. After hours of uncertainty, power is gradually returning, but questions about the cause remain unanswered. What …

Thousands rescued as Spain and Portugal restore 99% power – but outage could return

Thousands of stranded rail passengers have been rescued across Spain and Portugal as the fallout from the power outage continues – despite 99% of power being switched back on. Chaos erupted in Spain, Portugal and France as major blackouts left millions …

Explained: What Caused Massive Power Outage In Portugal And Spain

An inexplicable power outage hit Spain and Portugal on Monday, knocking out traffic lights, causing congestion and disrupting airport operations and other means of transport. The countries were left reeling, and the authorities declared a state of …

Power begins to return after huge outage hits Spain and Portugal, no indication of cyberattack

Power started returning to parts of the Iberian peninsula late on Monday after a huge outage brought most of Spain and Portugal to a standstill, grounding planes, halting public transport, and forcing hospitals to suspend routine operations. According to …

Spain and Portugal power outage: What travellers need to know about states of emergency 

The blackouts, which hit large parts of Spain and Portugal, impacted travel and tourism with airports, trains, roads, hotels, restaurants, retail outlets and other services affected. The outages also hit wifi, mobile networks and cash facilities like ATMs, …

No evidence of cyberattack linked to blackout in Spain, Portugal: EU chief

OVIEDO, Spain There is currently no evidence of a cyberattack in connection with the widespread power outages in Spain and Portugal, the European Council president said on Monday. Antonio Costa said he spoke with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and …

Spain-Portugal blackout: What caused the massive loss of power on Europe’s grid – and are flights back up and running?

LATEST |  Major power cut reported across Spain and Portugal Joan Faus, Inti Landauro and Denise Calnan ©Reuters Today at 07:22 A massive blackout that hit most of the Iberian Peninsula on Monday was due to a sudden, large drop in power supply that caused …