Spain and Portugal switched their power back on after the worst blackout in their history, though authorities offered little explanation for what had caused it or how they would prevent it from ...

Our map shows some of the areas affected. Almost 100% of power has been restored across Spain, but areas in Portugal are still reeling from the outages.

A woman is seen holding a candle for light as Spain, Portugal, and other parts of Europe are hit with widespread power blackouts which lasted 10 hours in Lisbon, Portugal on April 28, 2025.

Spain-Portugal power outage live: ... We need quick, urgent answers," Montenegro told a news briefing. ... Cars were also unable to fill up with petrol, ...

By Monday evening, some power was restored in parts of Spain and areas in Portugal, but many residents were still waiting for their lights to turn back on. The authorities raced to find and repair ...

An inexplicable power outage hit Spain and Portugal on Monday, knocking out traffic lights, causing congestion and disrupting airport operations and other means of transport.

Spain, Portugal turn power back on, seek answers after one of Europe's worst outages. The Associated Press | . Posted: April 29, 2025 3:08 PM | Last Updated: April 29 Spanish PM says no hypothesis ...

Spain and Portugal switched their power back on after the worst blackout in their history, though authorities offered little explanation for what had caused it or how they would prevent it ...