Coverage dated April 27, 2025

Spain, Portugal power outage: Blackout knocks out subway networks, cuts phone service

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A major power outage in Spain and Portugal has knocked out subway networks, traffic signals and ATM machines.

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Fox5 Atlanta
Spain, Portugal power outage: Blackout knocks out subway networks, cuts phone service (opens Fox5 Atlanta)
Published Apr 27, 2025
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A major power outage in Spain and Portugal has knocked out subway networks, traffic signals and ATM machines.
WHDH Boston
Major power outage in Spain and Portugal knocks out subway networks, traffic lights and ATMs - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Apr 27, 2025
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BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A blackout brought much of Spain and Portugal to a standstill Monday, halting subway and railway trains, cutting phone service and
KIII Corpus Christi
'Exceptional' power outage in Spain and Portugal affects millions of people (opens KIII Corpus Christi)
Published Apr 27, 2025
KIII Corpus Christi's feed description
It was the second serious European power outage in less than six weeks after a March 20 fire shut down Heathrow Airport in the U.K.
Forbes
Spain And Portugal Report Widespread Power Outages (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 27, 2025
Forbes's feed description
Local media reports say officials are investigating the cause of the outages and attempting to restore power.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Major power outage in Spain and Portugal knocks out subway networks, traffic lights and ATMs (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Apr 27, 2025
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
Spanish power distributor Red Eléctrica said that restoring power fully to the country and neighboring Portugal could take 6-10 hours.
Delaware Public Media
A major power outage is reported in Spain and Portugal, disabling their capitals (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published Apr 27, 2025
Delaware Public Media's feed description
Subway networks, phone lines, traffic lights, ATM machines and more were knocked offline in the two countries and parts of France around midday Monday.
The World from PRX
Massive power outage in Spain and Portugal causes chaos (opens The World from PRX)
Published Apr 27, 2025
The World from PRX's feed description
A major power outage struck Spain and Portugal on Monday, shutting down transit and causing major gridlock in both countries. The two governments met to discuss the outage, the cause of which was not immediately known. This is the biggest power outage on the European continent since 2003.
Sofrep
Major Power Outage in Portugal and Spain: Possible Cyberattack - Was Russia Behind This? (opens Sofrep)
Published Apr 27, 2025
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When the lights go out and the cell towers die, it’s not just bad luck anymore—it could be a warning shot from a cyber war most people won’t even see coming.
Forbes
Spain And Portugal Power Outages: Electricity Restored In Some Regions (Live Updates) (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 27, 2025
Forbes's feed description
Officials are investigating the cause of the outages, while smaller blackouts were also reported in France and Andorra.
PBS NewsHour
Widespread power outage in Spain, Portugal knocks out subway networks, traffic lights, ATMs (opens PBS NewsHour)
Published Apr 27, 2025
PBS NewsHour's feed description
An unprecedented blackout brought much of Spain and Portugal to a standstill Monday, stopping trains, cutting phone service and shutting down traffic lights and ATMs for millions of people across the Iberian Peninsula.
Gizmodo
Massive Power Outage Is Causing Havoc in Portugal and Spain (opens Gizmodo)
Published Apr 27, 2025
Gizmodo's feed description
It may take a week for the network servicing both countries to be fully repaired. Meanwhile, millions are without power.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Huge power outage paralyzes parts of Spain and Portugal | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published Apr 27, 2025
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
MADRID/LISBON >> A huge power outage hit large parts of Spain and Portugal today, paralyzing traffic, grounding flights, trapping people in elevators and leaving power operators scrambling to restore power to millions of homes and businesses.
The Guardian
Spain and Portugal power outage: what caused it, and was there a cyber-attack? (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 27, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
Several countries in Europe have been scrambling to restore electricity after a huge power cut causing blackouts
Newsweek
Major power outage across Spain and Portugal, airports closed (opens Newsweek)
Published Apr 27, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
A major power outage is reported in Spain and Portugal, including their capitals.
NBC News
Spain-Portugal power outages live updates: Countries hit with massive blackouts affecting travel and commuting (opens NBC News)
Published Apr 27, 2025
NBC News's feed description
Follow the latest live updates on the power outages impacting Spain and Portugal, creating major transportation setbacks.
Breitbart News
'European Electricity System': Huge Power Outage Hits Spain, Portugal (opens Breitbart News)
Published Apr 27, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
A major power outage has been reported in Spain and Portugal, including their capitals.
Engadget
There’s a massive power outage cross Spain, Portugal and parts of France (opens Engadget)
Published Apr 27, 2025
Engadget's feed description
Spain, Portugal and parts of France have experienced a massive power outage. It could be a full week before service returns.
Time
What to Know About Power Outage That Hit Spain and Portugal (opens Time)
Published Apr 27, 2025
Time's feed description
The outage caused disruptions to travel and other essential services. The cause remains unknown.
WTOP Washington DC
A major power outage is reported in Spain and Portugal, including their capitals (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Apr 27, 2025
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
A major power outage has been reported in Spain and Portugal, including their capitals.
WMUR
Massive power outage hits Spain and Portugal (opens WMUR)
Published Apr 27, 2025
WMUR's feed description
A rare power outage disrupted Spain and Portugal, affecting capitals, subway networks, ATMs and traffic lights
Forbes
Spain And Portugal Power Outages: Madrid Open Canceled After Blackout Ended Coco Gauff’s Interview (Live Updates) (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 27, 2025
Forbes's feed description
Officials are investigating the cause of the outages, while smaller blackouts were also reported in France and Andorra.
Local News 8
Spain and Portugal hit by major power outage, halting trains and flights and wiping out traffic lights (opens Local News 8)
Published Apr 27, 2025
Local News 8's feed description
By Rob Picheta, CNN (CNN) — A widespread and unexplained power outage knocked out electricity in most of Spain and Portugal on Monday, shutting off traffic lights and causing chaos at airports, train stations and on the roads.
The Boston Globe
Spain’s leader says a problem in the European power grid caused the Iberian outage (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Apr 27, 2025
The Boston Globe's feed description
The outage hit across Spain and Portugal, including their capitals, knocking out subway networks, phone lines, traffic lights and ATM machines.
The Guardian
Tell us: have you been affected by the power outages in Spain and Portugal? (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 27, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
We want to hear how people have been affect by the major power outages across Spain and Portugal
Breitbart News
Major power outage in Spain and Portugal knocks out subway networks, traffic lights and ATM machines (opens Breitbart News)
Published Apr 27, 2025
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A major power outage in Spain and Portugal has knocked out subway networks, traffic signals and ATM machines Major power outage in Spain and Portugal

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