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Power outage in Spain and Portugal

What we know about Monday’s sweeping power outage in Spain and Portugal

The sweeping power outage that hit Spain and Portugal this week has raised questions about the electricity grid in a region not normally known for blackouts.

The Associated Press on MSN · 18h

Power returns to Spain and Portugal. The outage’s cause remains a mystery

MADRID (AP) — The cause of Spain and Portugal’s widespread blackouts remained a mystery on Tuesday, with some isolated disruption remaining after power was largely restored to both countries.

The Independent on MSN · 22h

Spain-Portugal power outage live: Cyberattack being investigated as possible blackout cause by Madrid court

Cyberattack being investigated as possible blackout cause by Madrid court - Spain’s electricity operator had earlier all but ruled out a cyberattack as the cause of the outage

Madrid Residents Cheer and Clap

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Cheering and clapping erupts as Madrid neighborhood lights up after power outage: See video

In the video, as buildings in the neighborhood begin to light up one by one, people can be heard cheering, screaming and clapping after the worst power outage in Spain and Portugal's history brought the countries to a standstill.

The New York Times · 1d

Madrid Residents Cheer and Clap as Power Returns

Residents of a neighborhood plunged largely into darkness by a widespread electricity blackout celebrated on Monday evening as the lights turned back on. After the nearly 18-hour outage, the power was back in most of Spain and Portugal,

The Washington Post · 1d

Cheers erupt as power returns in Madrid

Video captured April 28 shows the moment power returned in Madrid after a massive outage brought parts of Spain and Portugal to a standstill.

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AP PHOTOS: A power outage in Spain and Portugal knocks out ATMs, subways and traffic signals

People eat inside a restaurant during a massive power outage in Madrid, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) ...

Tennis players in the dark at Madrid Open as matches suspended due to major power outage

Former U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff was preparing to shower in a dark locker room after play at the Madrid Open was suspended and then postponed Monday due to a major power outage in Spain and ...

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