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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.

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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.

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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.

Europe News

Wind power breaks records in Portugal thanks to Storm Martinho

According to energy company REN, wind production on Wednesday reached historic highs and supplied 56% of the country's total electricity consumption.

Europe News

Burying money has cost Portugal millions of euros in the last decade

Citizens hide money in case of emergency situations. In 2024, authorities recovered a record €1.7 million in banknotes that were not fit for circulation.

Travel News

How Macao keeps its Portuguese soul alive, 25 years on

Churches and cuisine stretching back centuries still reflect Portugal’s legacy as Macao integrates into China.

Europe News

Portugal to hold early election on 18 May after government collapses

The government, led by the Social Democrats in an alliance with a smaller party, fell amid a controversy that has revolved around potential conflicts of interest in the business dealings of outgoing Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's family law firm.

Europe News

Parties want elections in Portugal as soon as possible

Party leaders advocate for snap elections, which may occur on either 11 or 18 May. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, who is convening the Council of State tomorrow, will make the decision.

Europe News

Portugal's government falls after failed confidence vote

All the opposition parties, with the exception of the Liberal Initiative, voted against the motion of confidence in the government. PM Montenegro even offered to suspend the session if the socialists presented specific questions, but PS leader Pedro Nuno Santos didn't back down.

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