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Spain-Portugal blackouts: what actually happened, and what can Iberia and Europe learn from it?

On the morning of Monday 28 April, nothing was out of the ordinary in peninsular Spain’s electricity system. Demand was at normal levels for the time of year, and was being easily met by the total generation capacity available.

The Conversation

Warning as Spain suffered multiple incidents in build-up to full blackout

The government has launched multiple investigations to determine the precise cause of the blackout

The Independent UK

‘Blackouts can happen anywhere’: how power systems worldwide can collapse

After Europe’s biggest blackout in over 20 years, experts warn that while such incidents are rare, no grid is infallible

The Guardian - UK

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A portrait of solidarity: Raúl Belinchón’s stunning images of mud-covered volunteers in Spain

After fatal floods swept through Spain in 2024, photographer Raúl Belinchón captured powerful portraits of mud-soaked volunteers, a series that later won acclaim at the Sony World Photography Awards.

Euronews

What is The Traka? Everything you need to know about 'Europe's Unbound'

Elite gravel racers from around the globe converge on Girona, Spain, for Europe's premier gravel race this weekend

Cycling Weekly

'It's given us spectators unique moments to enjoy' - Spanish cycling icon Joane Somarriba on the transformation of La Vuelta Femenina

Former world and Grand Tour champion revels in 'hotly contested' home race with more kilometres of competition and growing legion of fans

Cycling News

Magnificent mountains, beautiful beaches and elegant cities – discover Cantabria

Travel by ferry and explore the lush scenery, Gaudí architecture and mouthwatering cuisine of this often-overlooked region of northern Spain

The Guardian - UK

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EVs could power homes if UK suffers major power cut – think tank

The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit said 60% of an EV’s battery is capable of providing nearly six days of electricity for a typical UK home.

Evening Standard

A luxury lighthouse stay in northern Spain: ‘Windows look east and west to sunrise and sunset’

A renovated lighthouse on the Bay of Biscay is the perfect base for exploring Asturias’s maritime delights

The Guardian - UK

Richard Gere’s wife reveals plan to return to America after move to Spain

Gere previously said his family was making the move to be closer to his wife’s relatives

The Independent UK

Minister warns against blaming Spain’s blackout on renewable energy

Spain’s environment minister Sara Aagesen promises ‘complete audit’ into causes of power outage

The Guardian - UK

Spain’s grid denies renewable energy to blame for massive blackout

REE says the outage cannot be blamed on Spain’s high share of renewable energy, cause not clear yet.

Al Jazeera

Holiday hotspot delays tax planned to tackle overtourism

The region is looking for ways to curb overtourism

The Independent UK

Amad Diallo and Matthijs de Ligt travel with Man Utd for Athletic Bilbao clash

The pair trained at Carrington on Wednesday morning and were part of the 26-man squad that travelled to Spain.

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The Guardian - UK

‘No one knew what to do’: power cuts bring chaos, connection and revaluation of digital dependency

People share their experiences of Monday’s massive power outage across Spain, Portugal and parts of France that upended modern life

Euronews

Spain and Portugal travel: What are my rights if my flight was cancelled due to the blackout?

Thousands of travellers were left stranded, with some spending the night on airport floors.

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These Global ETFs Beat U.S. Even After Monday's Rally; Where To Find The Biggest Returns

Many ETFs that track foreign markets are up more than 20% this year despite concerns about tariffs. Some U.S.-traded global stocks also are attractive. What you should know.

Euronews

Spanish power cut highlights fundamental weakness in EU power grid

While the precise sequence of events that led to the catastrophic power outages across the Iberian peninsula has yet to be established, the events have highlighted the urgency of bolstering Europe’s power grid.

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Evening Standard

Manchester United XI vs Athletic Club: Confirmed lineup and injury latest for Europa League today

Ruben Amorim handed major new double fitness boost for semi-final first-leg showdown in Bilbao

Euronews

From Spain to Sweden: European countries diverge on religious symbols in public office

As Berlin reconsiders its controversial secularism policy, Europe continues to debate the limits of religious expression in public life.

The Guardian - UK

Rustic charm and (probably) the world’s best anchovies in northern Spain’s market towns

Away from the buzzing cities of Santander and Bilbao, the Costa Verde is home to pretty market towns specialising in cave-aged cheeses, spectacular cider and anchovies so good they’ll silence any doubters

The Independent UK

How to prepare in case of a nationwide power cut in the UK

Keep ready-to-eat canned food, bottled water and a phone charger at hand in case of a power cut

Euronews

Eurozone GDP beats expectations with 0.4% growth in first quarter

The eurozone economy grew 0.4% in Q1 2025, doubling the previous quarter's pace and beating forecasts. Ireland led growth, followed by Spain, while Germany rebounded.

Euronews

Indonesians are flourishing. People in the UK, Germany, and Spain? Not so much, global survey finds

The survey also found that across the globe, young people are not doing as well as expected.

The Guardian - UK

Spanish PM calls on private energy firms to help find cause of massive power cut

Pedro Sánchez says changes needed to guarantee ‘supply and future competitiveness’ of electricity after blackout

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