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Investigation Launched into Major Power Outage in Spain and Portugal

Published on April 29, 2025
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Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez promises to investigate the unprecedented power outage that struck Spain and Portugal, ruling out a cyber-attack.

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The blackout resulted in at least five deaths and left many stranded. Sánchez pledges to prevent future blackouts through an investigative commission.

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Efforts to restore electricity are underway, with Sánchez emphasizing the importance of uncovering the root cause to avoid recurrence.

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Portugal's PM also seeks an independent audit of electrical systems to understand the outage fully. Investigation ongoing as intelligence services analyze possible causes.

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Spain's highest criminal court investigates potential cyberterrorism, while energy providers deny cyber-attack involvement.

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Authorities dismiss claims linking the blackout to nuclear power phase-out. Investigations point to a generation disconnection as the likely cause.

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Restoration efforts are successful, with power supply fully restored in Spain and Portugal by Tuesday morning. Meteorological office rules out weather-related causes.

Transport services gradually return to normal, with airports operational and train services slowly resuming. Investigations continue into the unprecedented power outage.