1 hour ago ‘People were stunned’: Spaniards caught unawares by power outage

With mobile networks down and much of Spain’s transport system paralysed, people were left to navigate the chaos as best they couldSpain and Portugal power outage: live updatesIt was the moment the lights went out. In a post-match interview, after her straight sets win to reach the last eight of the Madrid Open, American tennis star Coco Gauff was joking about her avocado toast breakfast and bad night’s sleep, when suddenly the microphone cut. She looked surprised, while behind her the LED ad boards turned black.It was just after midday and all across the Iberian peninsula the power was failing, plunging Spain and Portugal into chaos. Buses and trains stopped; cash machines went dark; people were left trapped in unlit metro carriages and lifts, with no certainty about when they would get out. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Spain and Portugal power cut live: Spanish PM hopes power will return soon and tells public to minimise travel and not speculate

Electricity consumption in Spain gradually going back up as grid operator restores energy in more parts of the countryExplainer: what happened and what caused it?Have you been affected by the power outages?We are just getting a line from Reuters news agency saying that the Conclave to elect new pope will start on 7 May, according to its source.We have not independently verified this report. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago What has caused power outages in Spain and Portugal as video shows Madrid train station in darkness

Footage shows a train station in Madrid deserted and in darkness as a power outage hits Spain and Portugal.

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2 h. ago What caused Spain and Portugal power outages as experts suggest weather to blame

Millions of people across Spain and Portugal have been left without electricity today as a massive power outage has hit the Iberian peninsula.

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2 h. ago What's going on in Spain and Portugal and will it affect flights?

Blackout continues across Iberian countries

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2 h. ago Spain and Portugal power outage live: Spanish electricity supply slowly returning as officials rule out cyber

Electricity consumption in Spain gradually going back up as grid operator restores energy in more parts of the countryHave you been affected by the power outages?We are just getting a line from Reuters news agency saying that the Conclave to elect new pope will start on 7 May, according to its source.We have not independently verified this report. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Spain and Portugal blackouts caused by 'rare atmospheric phenomenon' as millions without power

Portuguese power grid supplier Redes Energéticas Nacionais (REN) has claimed faults on the Spanish side of the power grid were responsible for the widespread chaos today

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3 h. ago 'Rare atmospheric phenomenon' blamed as Spain and Portugal blackouts affect 50 million

Power cuts have caused chaos across Spain and Portugal with as many as 50 million people left without electricity - causing huge disruption to transport links and vital telecommunications networks

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3 h. ago Everything currently broken in Spain and Portugal’s mass power outage

The two countries have been brought to a standstill by the power outage which could last for many more hours

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3 h. ago 'Rare atmospheric phenomenon' behind huge power outages in Spain and Portugal

Portugal's grid operator has revealed a "rare atmospheric phenomenon" contributed to the power cuts – but what does this mean?

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3 h. ago Power outages Spain: Full list of Spanish holiday hotspots hit by power outage as millions affected

Spain and Portugal have been hit by a massive power outage that has caused blackouts, Spain’s electricity network operator has said.

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4 h. ago Foreign Office issues travel warning for Spain and Portugal after huge power outage

The widespread blackout has caused major disruptions in both countries

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4 h. ago Spain power outage LIVE: 'Rare atmospheric phenomenon' causes major power outage across Iberian peninsula

Outage hits cities across Spain and Portugal, including capitals Madrid and Lisbon, knocking out metro networks, phone lines, traffic lights and ATM machines

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4 h. ago Spain and Portugal power outage live: warnings of six to 10 hours to restore supplies across Spain

Official from Spanish grid operator says outage is an unprecedented incident and declines to comment on causesHave you been affected by the power outages?We are just getting a line from Reuters news agency saying that the Conclave to elect new pope will start on 7 May, according to its source.We have not independently verified this report. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Spain and Portugal power outage LIVE: Latest updates as grid operator says 'rare atmospheric phenomenon' caused power outage

MAILONLINE BLOG: Spain, Portugal and France have been hit by a massive power outage, affecting transport, telephone lines and traffic lights in major cities.

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4 h. ago Dramatic videos show chaos unfolding across Spain and Portugal as massive power outage plunged millions into darkness with traffic lights down and trains grinding to a halt

Eerie footage shows Metro system travellers being evacuated through tunnels as blackouts hit underground stations and halted trains across Spain and Portugal today.

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4 h. ago Spain power outage LIVE: 'Extraordinary' blackout across Iberian peninsula could last into night leaving millions in darkness

Outage hits cities across Spain and Portugal, including capitals Madrid and Lisbon, knocking out metro networks, phone lines, traffic lights and ATM machines

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4 h. ago Major airline warns passengers to avoid airport until further notice following power outage in Spain and Portugal

Spain and Portugal have been hit by widespread blackouts, with millions plunged into darkness amid scenes of mayhem across major European cities.

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5 h. ago Blackouts live updates as Spain and Portugal hit by major power outage

Flights have been cancelled, subways left in darkness and ATMs are not working after a major power outage on Monday

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5 h. ago Watch: Live view of Valencia train station as huge power cut causes massive blackout across Spain and Portugal

Watch a live view of Valencia train station on Monday (28 April) as a huge power cut causes massive blackouts across Spain and Portugal.

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