50 m. ago Investigation underway into cause of massive blackout in Spain and Portugal as power restored

Barely a corner of the peninsula, which has a joint population of almost 60 million people, escaped the blackout.

Events

91 m. ago Mark Carney’s Liberal Party wins Canadian election in a vote defined by Donald Trump

Trump’s trade war and annexation threats outraged Canadians and made dealing with the United States a top campaign issue.

Politics

1 hour ago Spain recovers nearly all of power grid following major blackout

Red Electrica head of operations Eduardo Prieto said the event was ‘exceptional and extraordinary’.

Politics

2 h. ago Minister Cummins visits Galway’s newest housing milestone during Council briefing

The Junior Minister for Local Government and Planning met with Galway County Council officials at Áras an Chontae last week to discuss their strategies for rolling out new social and affordable housing initiatives throughout County Galway. During his visit, Minister of State John Cummins toured the site of a new affordable housing scheme in Claregalway. […] The post Minister Cummins visits Galway’s newest housing milestone during Council briefing appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

2 h. ago Government confirms further six month delay to roll out of auto

Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary is set to update Cabinet today on the scheme’s roll out.

Politics

2 h. ago Andersen’s return shows the power of a strong brand, for better and worse

Original Arthur Andersen accountancy giant collapsed amid scandal in 2002

Politics

3 h. ago Power outage latest: Investigation into how millions in Spain and Portugal were left without electricity

Portuguese authorities say ‘no evidence’ of cyber attack, Spanish PM urges against speculation

Economics

9 h. ago Almost 50% of power restored in Spain as the cause of the blackout remains a mystery

Portugal’s grid operator said the outage may have been caused by a “rare” atmospheric phenomenon.

Politics

10 h. ago ‘Strong oscillation’ in European grid behind power outage in Spain and Portugal as some flights cancelled at Dublin Airport

‘Strong oscillation’ in European grid behind power outage in Spain and Portugal as some flights cancelled at Dublin Airport  The Irish Independent

Transport

10 h. ago Spain power outage: People trapped in lifts and metros while ATMs go dark as country left ‘stunned’

Chaos engulfs country as buses and trains stop, cash machines go dark and people are trapped in unlit metros and lifts

Politics

10 h. ago 35% of power restored in Spain as prime minister says 'no conclusive information' about cause of blackout

Portugal’s grid operator said the outage may have been caused by a “rare” atmospheric phenomenon.

Politics

10 h. ago High Court judges to hear TD's case on 'super junior' minister appointments being unconstitutional

The three-judge divisional court is expected to sit in July to hear the Sinn Fein TD's legal challenge.

Events

11 h. ago 20% of power restored in Spain as prime minister says 'no conclusive information' about cause of blackout

Portugal’s grid operator said the outage may have been caused by a “rare” atmospheric phenomenon.

Politics

12 h. ago Power outage update: Spain declares state of emergency; Portugal grid operator says issue caused by rare phenomenon

Dublin Airport operator says 13 flights have been cancelled in connection with European disruptions

Politics

12 h. ago Canadians head to polls after car ramming killed 11 and Trump repeats call for ’51st state’

Prime minister Mark Carney’s Liberals held a 2.7-point lead over the Conservative, according to one poll

Politics

12 h. ago Canadians head to polls after car ramming killed 11 and Trump repeats call for ‘cherished 51st’ state

Prime minister Mark Carney’s Liberals held a 2.7-point lead over the Conservative, according to one poll

Politics

13 h. ago 'No conclusive information' about cause of blackout, Spain's PM says as millions still impacted

Spain’s national road authority has urged motorists to stop using the roads for the duration of the blackout.

Politics

13 h. ago Flight cancellations at Dublin Airport as large areas of Spain and Portugal hit by power outage

Flight cancellations at Dublin Airport as large areas of Spain and Portugal hit by power outage  The Irish Independent

Events

14 h. ago Widespread power cuts across Spain and Portugal may have been caused by 'rare' atmospheric event

Spain’s national road authority has urged motorists to stop using the roads for the duration of the blackout.

Politics

14 h. ago LIVE: Dublin Airport flights cancelled following Spain and Portugal power outage

LIVE: Dublin Airport flights cancelled following Spain and Portugal power outage  Dublin Live

Transport