INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
On April 28, 2025, a massive power outage crippled Portugal, Spain, and parts of France, as reported by national grid operators
Over 50 million people faced disruptions, with major cities like Madrid, Lisbon, and Barcelona grinding to a halt.The blackout exposed
Traffic lights failed, causing gridlock and accidents across urban centers.Metro and train systems stopped, stranding thousands, while
Hospitals switched to generators, and telecommunications faltered, with ATMs and mobile networks offline.The Madrid Open tennis tournament
(Photo Internet reproduction)The European Commission coordinated with ENTSO-E to investigate
A technical grid failure, possibly from a damaged high-voltage line in France, emerged as a leading cause.Speculation about a cyberattack
systems, vulnerable to cascading failures
worst, signals a pressing need for resilient infrastructure to protect economic stability.
