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Spain and Portugal scramble to restore electricity after a still-unexplained power outage

Officials in Spain and Portugal are racing to restore electricity after a huge power outage that grounded flights, paralyzed metro systems, disrupted mobile communications and shut down ATMs, upending the lives of tens of millions of people and turning airports and train stations into campgrounds for stranded travelers

The Independent UK

Spain and Portugal hit by sweeping power outage: Here is what we know

Spain’s Interior Ministry declared a state of emergency after a nationwide blackout paralysed much of the Iberian Peninsula. Work is still underway as technicians scramble to restore power.

Euronews

Spain-Portugal power outage leaves tens of millions in the dark. Could it happen in the US?

The U.S. electrical grids are vulnerable to multiple threats that could leave millions without power

The Independent UK

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Electricity restored to 90% of Spain and most of Portugal after massive power outage

The outage, blamed by operators on temperature variations, left tens of millions without electricity

The Guardian - UK

Morning Mail: Massive power blackout hits Spain and Portugal, Labor retains poll lead, Trump’s UK golf gambit

Two countries plunged into chaos after millions were left without electricity; Essential poll says Labor still has winning lead

The Guardian - AU

What could have caused the major power outage in Spain and Portugal? Experts weigh in

Several scenarios have been put forward by experts as a possible cause behind the major power outage that plunged Spain and Portugal into disarray.

Euronews

Power outage hits Spain and Portugal: What happened and what was affected?

A blackout paralysed large parts of Spain and Portugal on Monday. Here is what we know.

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Spain and Portugal power outage: what caused it, and was there a cyber-attack?

Several countries in Europe have been scrambling to restore electricity after a huge power cut caused blackouts

The Guardian - UK

Millions could still spend night in the dark as Spain and Portugal work to restore power

Spain's national cybersecurity office stated that it had gathered evidence suggesting the power outage could be the result of a cyberattack, but this claim has been denied by Portuguese and EU officials.

Euronews

AP PHOTOS: A power outage in Spain and Portugal knocks out ATMs, subways and traffic signals

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

The Independent UK

What's going on in Spain and Portugal and has it affected flights?

The Spanish king chairs a security meeting as a state of emergency continues after the mass blackouts

Evening Standard

Spain and Portugal power outage costs 'likely to be in tens of millions'

Euronews asks the experts and speaks to businesses about how Spain and Portugal's economies could be impacted by the power cut that hit large parts of both countries on Monday.

Euronews

Spain and Portugal travel warning: Flight delays and crowded train stations as power returns

Airport are urging passengers to monitor local travel advice and flight trackers for updates.

Euronews

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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Euronews

Spain, Portugal and parts of France hit by massive power outage

A nationwide power outage hit Spain and Portugal on Monday, leaving millions without electricity. Reports indicate issues with the European electric grid. This is what we know.

The National (Scotland)

UK Government updates travel advice for Spain and Portugal after power cut

THE UK Government has updated its travel advice for Spain and Portugal after a major power cut.

The Independent UK

Airports and train networks decimated in Spain-Portugal power outage

Exclusive: easyJet allowing passengers to postpone flights by up to 72 hours or take voucher

Euronews

Euronews on the ground: 'Situation calm but confused' as 'everything stopped working'

In Portugal, official sources told domestic media that the outage, which hit around late morning local time, was nationwide, while similar reports emerged from Spain.

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The National (Scotland)

Massive powercut in Spain and Portugal could last 10 more hours, reports say

A MASSIVE power outage in Spain and Portugal could last for another 10 hours, reports have said.

Evening Standard

Spain power outage LIVE: State of emergency declared amid 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

Al Jazeera

Spain, Portugal hit by massive power outage, leaving residents scrambling

Spain’s prime minister says there is no conclusive information on the cause of the massive blackout.

International Business Times

Massive Blackout Hits Spain And Portugal

Power went out across all of Spain and Portugal on Monday, cutting cellphone and internet networks, halting trains and trapping people in elevators, officials said.

The Independent UK

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.

The Guardian - UK

Tell us: have you been affected by the power outages in Spain and Portugal?

We want to hear how people have been affect by the major power outages across Spain and Portugal

The Independent UK

Tennis matches at Madrid Open suspended due to major power outage

Play at the Madrid Open tennis tournament has been suspended Monday due to a major power outage reported in Spain and Portugal

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