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Published on Apr 28, 2025

Huge blackouts cripple power supply in Spain and Portugal

News Energy and Climate Spanish grid operator said it was working to restore power. Spain and Portugal lost power Monday in a massive blackout, according to the Spanish grid operator. Blackouts were reported from Madrid to Lisbon, with large parts of the …

Source: Politico Europe - Neutral
Published on Apr 29, 2025

Attention turns to renewable energy after Spain-Portugal blackout

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on Apr 29, 2025

Third of babies born to foreign mothers in Portugal

According to the INE's “Vital Statistics”, 118,374 deaths were recorded in 2024, 0.1% (79 deaths) more than in 2023, of which 252 deaths were of children under one year old (42 more than in 2023), which translated into an increase in the infant …

Source: The Portugal News - Pending
Published on Apr 29, 2025

Brits in Portugal and Spain slam 'queues like Alton Towers' amid panic buying in blackout

British holidaymakers in Portugal and Spain are voicing their irritation over supermarket "queues like Alton Towers" sparked by panic buying during Monday's (April 28) significant power outage. Electricity is gradually being reinstated after …

Source: Belfast Live - Neutral
Published on Apr 29, 2025

Portugal and UK discuss partnerships in health

Marta Passadouro, InnoStars representative in the EIT Health Ecosystem in Portugal, led a two-day visit of Portuguese academics and clinicians to London that included networking between universities and health bodies in the UK and Portugal. The aim of the …

Source: The Portugal News - Pending
Published on Apr 29, 2025

Could a Spain-Portugal–style power outage happen in the U.S.? Here's what the consequences could be

A recent power outage in Spain and Portugal has raised concerns in America. Experts suggest similar atmospheric conditions could affect US power lines. America's aging grids face increasing pressure. Extreme weather and rising demand pose threats. A …

Source: The Economic Times - Pending
Published on Apr 29, 2025

High-voltage pylons carry electricity from Spain to Portugal

Source: Barron News Shield - Wisconsin - Neutral
Published on Apr 29, 2025

What is 'induced atmospheric vibration' and did it really cause power outages across Spain and Portugal?" target="_self"…...

In a rare international blackout, all of Spain and Portugal, as well as parts of southwest France, lost power on Monday morning (April 28). The power cut caused massive disruptions across the region, with airports coming to a standstill, people becoming …

Source: LiveScience - Neutral
Published on Apr 29, 2025

Spain and Portugal blackouts expose travel sector’s automation gap, says Trava CEO

Now is the time to think 'resilience' Yesterday’s major power outages across Spain and Portugal caused widespread disruption, with a state of emergency remaining in place in Spain this morning as recovery continues. The power cuts caused …

Source: Travolution - Neutral
Published on Apr 29, 2025

What we know about power outage in Spain, Portugal

Spain and Portugal have regained access to electricity after one of Europe’s worst blackouts paralysed transport systems, disrupted mobile communications and postponed medical procedures. For almost a day from Monday to early on Tuesday, tens of millions …

Source: Al Jazeera - Pro-Government