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Massive Blackout Disrupts Spain and Portugal as Power Restoration Progresses

Nearly 50% of power is restored after a widespread outage halted infrastructure across the Iberian Peninsula; investigations into the cause continue with no evidence of cyberattack.

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Julia und ihr Hund Lassie warten seit rund zwei Stunden, dass ihr Zug von Premia de Mar in der Provinz Barcelona aus weiterfährt. In Spanien und Portugal gibt es einen weitreichenden Stromausfall. Reporterinnen und Reporter der Deutschen Presse-Agentur meldeten sowohl aus den spanischen Großstädten Madrid als auch aus Barcelona, dass es am Montagmittag keinen Strom gab.
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Overview

  • A major power outage struck Spain and Portugal on April 28, affecting millions and disrupting rail, traffic, internet, and public services.
  • Grid operators Red Eléctrica and REN report that approximately half of the peninsula's power demand has been restored, with full recovery expected overnight.
  • Authorities are investigating potential causes, including technical faults and atmospheric phenomena, but confirm no evidence of a cyberattack so far.
  • The blackout briefly impacted parts of southern France and Andorra, where power was quickly restored through cross-border connections.
  • Hospitals and critical infrastructure remained operational due to emergency generators, while EU officials coordinate with local authorities on the response.