15 h. ago Spain's socialist authorities 'were experimenting with how far they could push reliance on renewable energy' before country suffered huge power blackout

As people wait for answers about what caused the dystopian power cut, several have questioned Spain's heavy reliance on renewable energy sources.

Culture

3 w. ago The £41 gadget everyone in Spain wishes they’d had during the mystery blackout

After Spain’s mystery power cut left millions without any way to get updates, UK households are snapping up wind-up emergency radios as government advice warns us to prepare for 72 hours off-grid.

Economics

3 w. ago Dad dies in Spain holiday tragedy as power cut meant he couldn't be saved

The dad in his 50s died after getting into difficulty in the water off the Costa Del Sol - an eyewitness has claimed an ambulance took 'too long' to arrive because of Spain's nationwide power cut

Events

3 w. ago Did Spain’s push for renewable energy have any impact on its mass power blackout?

Spain is one of Europe's biggest producers of solar and wind power

Politics

3 w. ago Inside 12 hours of chaos in Spain during an unprecedented power blackout

From people being unable to withdraw money or fill up with petrol, to those hit by train and flight cancellations, Alicia Fabregas reports from Barcelona on the impact of Spain’s mass power cut

Events

3 w. ago Spain over the worst, investigating the causes and determined to prevent repeat of massive power blackout, PM says – Europe live

Spain and Portugal electricity services returning to normal after being hit by biggest power cut in recent European history Portuguese power network operator REN denied on Tuesday it was behind a message circulated on social media attributing the massive blackout across the Iberian peninsula to a rare atmospheric event, AFP reported.“REN confirms we did not put out this statement,” spokesperson Bruno Silva told AFP, without giving further details. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Spain power cut: Tennis star stuck in lift as outage wreaks havoc at Madrid Open

The Madrid Open was badly affected by a huge power outage and doubles world No. 62 Fernando Romboli was left stuck in a lift for around half and hour as a result

Politics

3 w. ago Manchester Airport passengers among THOUSANDS left stranded in Spain and Portugal after power cut chaos

A huge power outage in Spain and Portugal caused travel chaos after impacting airports and train lines

Events

3 w. ago Questions begin as Spain and Portugal recover from largest power cut in recent European history – Europe live

Spain and Portugal report power supplies almost back to normal after day of chaos across the Iberian PeninsulaThe Spanish self-employed could have lost up to €1.3bn as a result of yesterday’s power cut, the Asociación de Trabajadores Autónomos estimated.In a report carried by the Spanish news agency EFE, the group said that “today is still a difficult day” with some reporting connectivity and transport issues. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Spain and Portugal power cut latest on Tuesday as people told 'stay home'

It is the second serious European power outage in less than six weeks

Politics

3 w. ago Will flights be disrupted by Spain and Portugal power outages? What EasyJet and Jet2 say

Passengers in Spain and Portugal have been hit by a huge power cut with easyJet among the airlines affected as the company provided an update on the situation

Politics

3 w. 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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3 w. ago Electricity blackout fears cause panic buying in Madrid as residents flock to supermarkets

Electricity blackout fears have caused people to panic buy in the Spanish capital of Madrid as residents flocked to supermarkets.

Economics

3 w. ago Spain power cut: Which parts of the country are affected? What flights and services are affected?

Phone lines, airports and ATMs have been among the services hit by the blackout in Spain and Portugal

Politics

3 w. ago Brits in Benidorm panic buy sausage rolls but keep boozing as Spain hit with power cut

EXCLUSIVE: Spain and Portugal have been hit with widespread blackouts, but boozy Brits in Benidorm are still on the sauce and have even taken to stockpiling sausage rolls

Events

3 w. 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.

Politics

3 w. ago Major power cut in Spain, Portugal and France hitting transport and phones

There is no internet access, no public transport and no phone connection

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