Madrid declares state of emergency — as it happened

Spain''s electricity grid operator has restored power to about half of the country after an outage brought the Iberian peninsula to a standstill, the Spanish prime minister said.

How a power outage caused chaos in Spain and Portugal

Spain and Portugal have been hit by a major power outage, causing chaos along the Iberian Peninsula. Traffic was gridlocked, trains stopped working, people were stuck in lifts and

2025 Iberian Peninsula blackout

On Monday, 28 April 2025, at 12:33 CEST (11:33 WEST; 10:33 UTC), a major power blackout occurred across the Iberian Peninsula affecting mainland Portugal and peninsular Spain, where electric power

A mystery power outage forces Madrid to adjust to life off the grid

In Madrid, hours of chaos suggested how modern society and major capitals will react to the unexpected scenario of being stripped of all that keeps it nominally safe and connected.

Unprecedented Blackout in Iberian Peninsula: Lessons on Energy

The evacuation of high-profile buildings, including one that houses the British Embassy, reflects nuanced security concerns that encompass not just operational continuity but also diplomatic safety. This

Electricity blackout fears cause panic buying in Madrid as

Electricity blackout fears have caused people to panic buy in the Spanish capital of Madrid as residents flocked to supermarkets.

What to Know About Power Outage That Hit Spain and Portugal

In a post on X, Spanish train company Renfe said that all trains are detained and will have no departures, citing the fact that the national electricity grid was cut.

Iberdrola power cuts hit Madrid and 26 towns « Euro

Iberdrola announces scheduled power outages in Madrid and 26 towns from 2–6 June. Find out if you''re affected and how to prepare for the cuts.

What Caused Spain and Portugal''s Massive Power Outage?

A massive electricity outage hit Spain and Portugal on Monday, April 28. Investigators will probably take several months to perform a root-cause analysis and determine the sequence of

Spain and Portugal power cut: how public and official responses have

The incident underscores the need to continue strengthening electricity infrastructures to make them more resilient to extreme events, especially in the face of energy transition and climate...