LISBON, PORTUGAL - APRIL 28: People buy groceries in a store during a shutdown of electricity on April 28, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. There was a widespread power outage today in Spain and Portugal ...

Power supplies have been returning in Spain and Portugal after large parts, including the capitals Madrid and Lisbon, were hit by a huge outage on Monday. Millions of people were caught up in the ...

Power has been restored to 750,000 customers in Portugal, the country’s energy network announced this evening. Two substations that provide power to Lisbon, the capital, have had their energy ...

In Portugal, a country of some 10.6 million people, police placed more officers on duty to cope with increased requests for help, including from people trapped in elevators. Several Lisbon subway ...

The outage hit across Spain and Portugal, including their capitals, Madrid and Lisbon. Offices closed and traffic was snarled as traffic lights stopped working. It was not possible to make calls ...

thirsty and tired,” the 24-year-old described his experience in two words: “pure chaos.” Associated Press journalist Helena Alves contributed to this report from Lisbon, Portugal.

Sleeping on the floor “hungry, thirsty and tired,” Cairón described his experience in two words: “pure chaos.” Helena Alves contributed to this report from Lisbon, Portugal.

In Portugal, a country of some 10.6 million people, the outage hit the capital, Lisbon, and surrounding areas, as well as northern and southern parts of the country. Portugal's government said the ...