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EuroVerify

Iberian blackout sparks spread of false theories online

With the lights now coming back on in the Iberian Peninsula, Euroverify fact-checks some of the false claims that circulated during Monday's unprecedented blackout.

Health news

How Spain and Portugal’s health workers adapted to power outages

Doctors and pharmacists across the region raced to keep critical medicines cold and decipher handwritten prescriptions. Then they waited.

No Comment

Power outage brings widespread disruption across Portugal

Millions across Spain and Portugal faced disruption on Monday after a major power outage shut down subway networks, traffic signals and ATMs.

World News

First victims of Iberian blackout confirmed as fallout rumbles on

A sweeping power outage left millions of people across Spain, Portugal and parts of France without power on Monday. Authorities are still unclear about what caused the incident. Follow for live updates.

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Europe News

Spain and Portugal hit by sweeping power outage: Here is what we know

Spain’s Interior Ministry declared a state of emergency after a nationwide blackout paralysed much of the Iberian Peninsula. Work is still underway as technicians scramble to restore power.

Tech News

What could have caused the major power outage in Spain and Portugal?

Several scenarios have been put forward by experts as a possible cause behind the major power outage that plunged Spain and Portugal into disarray.

Europe News

Iberian blackout: How Euronews was there for you in the dark

Throughout the afternoon, Euronews teams fought to piece together the developing situation.

Europe News

Millions risk night in the dark as Spain, Portugal work on power grid

Spain's national cybersecurity office stated that it had gathered evidence suggesting the power outage could be the result of a cyberattack, but this claim has been denied by Portuguese and EU officials.

Economy

Spain and Portugal power outage costs 'likely to be tens of millions'

Euronews asks the experts and speaks to businesses about how Spain and Portugal's economies could be impacted by the power cut that hit large parts of both countries on Monday.

Europe News

Euronews on the ground: Confusion hits as 'everything stopped working'

In Portugal, official sources told domestic media that the outage, which hit around late morning local time, was nationwide, while similar reports emerged from Spain.

Europe News

Spain, Portugal and parts of France hit by massive power outage

A nationwide power outage hit Spain and Portugal on Monday, leaving millions without electricity. Reports indicate issues with the European electric grid. This is what we know.

Culture news

Countryside conflict on film: Rural community fights UK mining giant

The film, on general release across Portugal from this Friday, gives voice to a northern mountainous regional rural community that's fighting the lithium extraction project led by British mining company, Savannah Resources.

Travel News

New Madrid-Lisbon high-speed train to be operational by 2030

Portugal is also planning a new airport near Lisbon to improve connections to the city.

Europe News

Video showing alleged rape of 16-year-old sparks backlash in Portugal

Citing the case, one Portuguese MEP has urged the European Commission to take action to prevent the online spread of harmful content.

Lifestyle

A sound idea: Europe's vinyl junkies embrace the Listening Bar

More and more audiophiles are flocking to bars that have invested in top end equipment and a focus on vinyl. Euronews Culture speaks to the man who brought the phenomenon to Europe.

Food and Drink

A huge bar of viral Dubai chocolate steals the show in Portugal

At an annual chocolate festival in the medieval town of Óbidos, Portugal, lucky visitors got a taste of the viral Dubai chocolate craze, as pieces of a giant 80kg tablet were handed out to the crowd.

Business

Resellers mark up ‘Dubai chocolate’ as TikTok feeds sweet treat craze

The chocolate bar has already been recreated by Swiss chocolate maker Lindt, as well as several other smaller shops and supermarkets across the world.

Ocean

Former inmates find a fresh start in Europe’s blue economy

In partnership with the European Commission

A pioneering project is connecting young prison inmates with jobs in Europe’s growing marine industries, offering a win-win solution to two pressing challenges: worker shortages in the blue economy and employment barriers for former offenders.

Ocean

Interview: Blue economy jobs for former inmates

In partnership with the European Commission

Europe’s marine sector needs workers, while young former inmates need jobs. “Turning Blue,” an EU-funded project, aims to offer young offenders a new life at sea while helping fill crucial industry gaps.

Culture news

NAPA to represent Portugal at Eurovision Song Contest

The band from Madeira ran away with the public vote to book their berth to Berne in Switzerland for the Eurovision Song Contest in May.

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