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People sitting on the terrace of a closed bar at the Monte Agudo viewpoint, overlooking Lisbon, during a nationwide power cut on Monday 28 April.

Video. One year after the Iberian blackout, is Portugal more cautious?

Updated: 28/04/2026 - 10:57 GMT+2

Portugal has proposed sweeping reforms following last year’s blackout, ranging from 72-hour power autonomy for key services to an independent alert system and an overhaul of SIRESP. Meanwhile, Euronews spoke to ordinary Portuguese about their country being swept up by darkness.

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