
Spain & Portugal Blackout: No Cyberattack Involved
A great power outage occurred over Spain and Portugal on April 28, 2025, darkening most of the Iberian Peninsula and upsetting daily life for millions of people. Beginning about lunchtime, the blackout—which also momentarily impacted certain areas of southern France—caused severe disruptions in transportation, communication, and basic services. Large cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, and…