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What caused power outage in Spain, Portugal? Spanish PM says there’s no conclusive information

Massive blackout hit Spain and Portugal. As the supply of electricity started to be restored to parts of Spain and Portugal after the massive outage, Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez said there was no conclusive information on what caused the power outage. He said officials were trying to determine the cause and had not yet […]

Watch: People left reeling in chaos as major blackout disrupts lives in Spain, Portugal, and France

Crowds amid massive blackout (Screengrab from video taken from X) A massive power outage on Monday has left millions across Spain, Portugal, and parts of southern France reeling in chaos, with widespread disruptions to transport and communication systems. Videos circulating on social media show people walking in the dark through subway stations, airports, and city […]

Millions left in dark; trains stuck in tunnels: Blackout hits Spain, Portugal, France & Belgium

Spectators roam inside the Madrid Open tennis tournament venue during a general blackout in Madrid, Monday (Pic credit: AP) Millions of people on Monday were impacted after electricity was cut off across Spain, Portugal, Belgium and part of southern France in a massive blackout. According to reports, phone lines were down, and trains and flights […]

Spain tightens tourism rules: All you need to know

Spain is implementing a series of new regulations aimed at curbing the negative impacts of mass tourism, reported UK news website Metro. Complaints about overcrowding, unaffordable housing, and strained public spaces have led to protests and new restrictions.In 2024 alone, the country welcomed a record 94 million visitors, with British travellers making up the largest […]

Spain wants Israel ousted from Eurovision song contest over its role in Gaza war

Spain’s RTVE has urged the EBU to debate Israel’s Eurovision participation due to the Gaza war, prompting the EBU to acknowledge concerns while affirming all members’ eligibility. The contest, set in Basel, faces protests over Israel’s inclusion, with Yuval Raphael representing the nation amidst the ongoing conflict that began on October 7, 2023. Spain’s public […]

Spain: Tens of thousands protest nationwide housing crisis

A man crosses the street in front of a demonstration to protest high housing costs in Madrid, Spain, Saturday April 5, 2025. Banner reads ‘ Lower the prices. let’s go for the rent strike’ (AP) Tens of thousands of Spaniards took to the streets in 40 cities across the country on Saturday to protest housing […]