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Spain identifies power failure 'ground zero' in Iberian blackout probe

The government is rigorously investigating the incident that saw Spain and Portugal grind to a halt in late April, the Spanish energy minister said.

Botswana

Botswana safest country in Africa, Spanish foreign ministry says

The Spanish foreign ministry has declared Botswana the least risky country for travel in Africa, while Sudan, Eritrea, the Central African Republic, and Somalia are considered the most dangerous.

Senegal

Foreign overfishing driving Senegalese migrants to Spain, report finds

The number of irregular migrant arrivals reached a record of 63,970 in 2024, according to Interior Ministry data.

Spain

UK-EU post-Brexit reset could depend on Gibraltar deal, Spain says

Spain’s foreign minister has suggested that an EU-UK security pact may hinge on the future of the tiny British territory.

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Smart Regions

The flood-busting ceramic paving taking on climate change

In partnership with the European Commission

In this episode of Smart Regions, we look at how new ceramic paving, developed in Spain’s Valencia region, aims to curb flooding risks during heavy rain in urban areas.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Merz stumbles into office - can he recover?

In this edition of our weekly talk show, panelists discuss the new coalition government in Germany, the presidential election in Romania and the aftermath of the power outage in southwestern Europe.

Partner content

A time-travelling tour of Sagunto: heritage day trips from Valencia

Partner content presented by Region of Valencia

Travel back in time on heritage day trips from Valencia. Explore the fortified coastal city of Sagunto, where Spain’s rich history and culinary traditions take centre stage.

EuroVerify

From sanctions to solar flare: Iberian blackout still fuels fake news

With no official confirmation yet as to the cause of the unprecedented blackout, Euroverify fact-checks some of the unfounded theories that continue to run rampant online.

Work

Spain moves forward with plans to shorten the 40-hour working week

The bill to reduce the current workweek from 40 to 37.5 hours for over 12 million people will now be put to the Spanish parliament for approval.

Explore

Sagunto: Roman ruins, birdlife and coastal heritage

In partnership with Region of Valencia

In this episode of Explore Valencia, we travel to Sagunto—a town perched between past and present on Spain’s Mediterranean coast.

Europe News

More than 10,000 passengers affected by sabotage on Spain's AVE line

Many passengers arrived at their destinations in the early hours of the morning, with high numbers travelling during the bank holiday weekend.

Europe News

Tens of thousands of people took part in May Day rallies across Europe

Rallies and demonstrations were organised across multiple major European cities on Thursday to commemorate Labour Day, calling for higher pay, greater equality and the protection of workers' rights.

Culture Series

Meet the photographer giving a face to Spain's flooding unsung heroes

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.

Experiences

Spain and Portugal travel disruption: Am I entitled to compensation?

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

Europe News

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.

The Road To Green

Can we balance industry growth and a healthy environment?

In partnership with The European Commission

Since 2007, European industry has reduced its emissions of harmful pollutants into the air and water by between 40% and 75%, according to data from the European Environment Agency. The EU now wants to go further towards a clean and competitive industry.

Radio Schuman

Is Europe at risk of another power outage?

An unprecedented blackout brought much of Spain and Portugal to a standstill on Monday. Is it possible such a major power outage will hit Europe again?

Europe News

Iberian blackout 'won't happen again,' Spain's grid operator says

Red Eléctrica ruled out a cyberattack as the cause of the power outage but confirmed that Spain's High Court was still investigating it as a possibility.

Europe News

Day one of the EPP Congress in Valencia wraps up: Key takeaways

Manfred Weber, running as the sole candidate for the presidency, was re-elected as European People’s Party President with 502 votes in favour and 61 against during day one of the EPP Congress in Valencia.

Tech News

How engineers got power back on after Spain and Portugal's blackout

Monday's unprecedented power outage left much of the Iberian Peninsula in the dark. This is how operators got electricity flowing again on after the blackout.