A sweeping power outage plunged Spain and Portugal into darkness on Monday, causing widespread chaos across the Iberian Peninsula as millions found themselves without electricity in one of Europe’s largest blackouts in recent memory. The blackout began around 10:30 UTC (12:30 pm in Spain, 11:30 am in Portugal) on April 28, 2025, hitting major cities including Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon, Seville, and Valencia. Parts of southern France were also briefly affected. “This is something that has never happened before,” Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said, noting that the country lost 15 gigawatts of electricity generation — about 60% of national demand … Continue reading Spain Portugal Blackout: Power Returns to 50% of Spain After Grid Event