Iberian power outage halts Madrid Open and disrupts capitals
April 28, 2025, 7:21 am
A sweeping power outage across Spain and Portugal has halted matches at the Madrid Open while affecting major capitals. Organizers scramble as the unexpected blackout exposes infrastructure flaws, proving that even the best-laid game plans can falter when the lights go out.
La panne de courant majeure touche l’Espagne et le Portugal.
The outage hit across Spain and Portugal, including their capitals, knocking out subway networks, phone lines, traffic lights and ATM machines.
Une partie du sud de la France a aussi été brièvement affectée.
Spanish distributor says restoring power after huge outage could take 6-10 hours. Portugal also hit CP24
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A major power outage hit Spain and Portugal on Monday, including their capitals, knocking out subway networks, phone lines, traffic lights and ATM machines. It is rare to have such a widespread outage there. Spanish generator Red Electrica said it affected the Iberian…
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish power distributor Red Eléctrica says restoring power to large parts of the country after a massive outage that also hit Portugal could take 6-10 hours. The company declined to speculate on the causes of the blackout. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story…
permalink / 8 stories from 6 sources in 2 days ago
More Top Stories...
Federal election aftermath sparks varied political critiques
Following Monday’s federal election, a trio of political commentators weigh in on the drama. They lambast vote-splitting and campaign missteps, question if minority governance can really be rescued, and challenge whether Mark Carney has the magic touch needed to unite a fractured political landscape. More...
Deloitte Warns Tariff Fallout Could Deepen Economic Downturn
Deloitte’s recent economic outlook highlights that as companies’ pre-tariff precautions fade, the mounting impact of tariffs is expected to dampen investment and job growth. The report signals a more prolonged economic slump for Canada, underscoring the fragility of a trade-dependent market in an era of rising protectionism. More...
Canada’s GDP Dips Amid Hints of a Rebound in March
Statistics Canada reported a 0.2% contraction in GDP for February, with preliminary data for March indicating a moderate bounce back. The dip, driven mainly by declining goods-producing sectors, has raised cautious optimism for an economic recovery, despite the short-lived setback. More...
US GDP contracts in Q1 amid tariff tensions
U.S. economic activity faltered unexpectedly in Q1 with a 0.3% annualized GDP decline, fueled by tariff-driven import pressures. The surprise contraction underscores mounting concerns over trade tensions and economic momentum as policymakers and market watchers scramble to interpret the fallout from ongoing tariff disputes. More...
Trump Plans Imminent White House Meeting With Canadian PM Carney
US President Trump confirmed that he expects Prime Minister Carney to visit the White House within the next week. The invitation is part of a bid to reinforce cordial ties despite past political barbs. Diplomatic theatrics continue, keeping everyone guessing. More...
