3 h. ago What’s happening in Spain and Portugal? Will my holiday be affected?

With many Irish people hoping to take advantage of the long weekend by jetting away for some sun, the power outage which hit Spain, Portugal, and some of France on Monday has undoubtedly heightened anxiety.

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5 h. ago Spanish court investigating if massive blackout in Spain and Portugal was act of 'sabotage'

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

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7 h. ago Power restored but investigation underway into cause of massive blackout in Spain and Portugal

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

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9 h. ago Power outage latest: Cyberattack ruled out as source of Spain and Portugal blackout as investigations continue

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

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11 h. 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.

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13 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

19 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

20 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

20 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

21 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

22 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

22 h. ago Dublin Airport flights cancelled following Spain and Portugal power outage

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

Transport

22 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

23 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

24 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

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24 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

25 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

26 h. ago Power outage in Spain and Portugal hits trains, traffic lights and cash machines

The Portuguese National Cybersecurity Centre have issued a statement saying there was no sign the outage was due to a cyberattack.

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26 h. ago Spain and Portugal power outage caused by rare atmospheric phenomenon, says operator

Portuguese grid operator says fault in Spanish grid is related to a rare atmospheric phenomenon

Politics

27 h. ago Large areas of Spain and Portugal hit by power outage as Dublin Airport says flights may be affected

Large areas of Spain and Portugal hit by power outage as Dublin Airport says flights may be affected  The Irish Independent

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