Spain and Portugal’s blackouts a ‘glimpse’ into Australia’s renewable-only future

Sky News host Chris Kenny discusses the blackouts in Spain and Portugal and how they reflect the future of a renewable-only Australia. “They say the rains falls mainly on the plain in Spain but Spain also has a similar climate to Southern Australia, so …

Power outages across Spain and Portugal affected millions. How to prepare for a major blackout

Spain and Portugal Reel from Massive Power Outage as Fatalities Confirmed

At least five people have died as a result of a large-scale power outage that affected the Iberian Peninsula on Monday, according to reports from international media. Millions of residents across Spain, Portugal, and parts of France were left without …

Today in the news: Blackout? A billion in losses; Japan saved Portugal

Good morning! It’s Wednesday, and time to catch up on the headlines of today’s national newspapers, dated April 30, available at newsstands. Starting with Correio da Manhã, the front page reads “Emergency Network Fails During Blackout”. Meanwhile, the …

Portugal weather warning issued

The Autonomous Region of Madeira will be under a yellow warning at least until midday on Thursday due to wind, rain and rough seas, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA). In the Madeira archipelago, the yellow warning for …

Dark day for Europe: What triggered massive blackouts in Spain and Portugal?

On April 28, 2025, a massive power outage plunged Spain, Portugal, and parts of France into darkness, marking one of the most significant blackouts in European history. The disruption affected tens of millions, halting transportation, suspending flights, …

Trump’s energy policy may save U.S. from blackouts like those hitting Spain, Portugal, experts say

At approximately 12:35 p.m. local time, the electrical grid on the Iberian Peninsula, which includes Spain and Portugal, collapsed, plunging the region into darkness. The blackout trapped people in elevators, grounded air traffic, shut down ATMs, caused  …

Number of marriages in Portugal drops

“Of the total number of marriages celebrated, 35,589 occurred between people of the opposite sex (35,971 in 2023) and 1,044 between people of the same sex (1,009 in 2023), of which 526 marriages between men and 518 marriages between women (548 and 461, …

What we know about Monday's sweeping power outage in Spain and Portugal

MADRID (AP) — The sweeping power outage that hit Spain and Portugal this week has raised questions about the electricity grid in a region not normally known for blackouts. Monday's outage, one of the worst ever in Europe, started in the afternoon and …

How engineers managed to get the power back on after Spain and Portugal's mass outage

States of emergency throughout Spain and Portugal are being lifted on Tuesday, except in Valencia, as the Iberian Peninsula starts to regain power after an unprecedented outage on Monday.  The outage hit Spain, Portugal, and parts of France just after noon …