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Spain, April power outage

Spain says April blackout was caused by grid failures and poor planning, not a cyberattack

Spain’s government said Tuesday that the massive April power outage across Spain and Portugal that left tens of millions of people disconnected in seconds was caused by technical and planning errors that left the grid unable to handle a surge in voltage.

Reuters on MSN · 2h

Spain's grid operator blames power plants for blackout, disputes miscalculation

By Pietro Lombardi MADRID (Reuters) -Spanish grid operator Redeia blamed power plants for the massive blackout that affected the Iberian peninsula in April, as it disputed a government report that said its failure to calculate the correct energy mix was a key factor.

BBC · 22h

Spain's government blames huge blackout on grid regulator and private firms

The Spanish government has said that the national grid operator and private power generation companies were to blame for an energy blackout that caused widespread chaos in Spain and Portugal earlier this year.

Protesters in Spain shoot water guns at tourists

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Protesters in Spain shoot water guns at tourists in demonstration against mass tourism, housing costs

Residents in Barcelona, Spain, and several other popular European destinations say tourism in their cities is driving up housing costs for locals.

NBC News · 1d

Spain protests mass tourism with water guns

June 16, 2025

Washington Examiner on MSN · 6h

Anti-tourism protesters in Europe are using water guns on tourists

A wave of anti-tourism protests occurred throughout Europe over the weekend as locals grew weary of tourists in their country. Protesters gathered throughout Spain, Italy, France, and Portugal to demonstrate against what they argue is mass tourism.

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Spain's Sanchez swerves ally's questions in parliament over graft case

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez declined on Wednesday to say whether his name could crop up in a corruption ...

Humble fish stew showcases the underappreciated cuisine of Spain’s Balearic islands

Spain’s Mediterranean islands are best known for pristine beaches and sun-drenched cliffs. But a new cookbook by Jeff Koehler ...

Brits avoid Spain after protests and warn ‘we won’t go if we’re not wanted’

A number of travel company bosses have reported dealing with clients who have made the decision to go elsewhere, following major overtourism protests last weekend ...

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Spain: Brits warned of tough rules for holidaying this summer

Spain is set to introduce tough new tourism rules from next month, which are set to affect how thousands of Brits go on ...

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Voltage surge caused power cut that plunged Spain and Portugal into darkness

A power outage that plunged millions of people into darkness in Spain and Portugal earlier this year was caused by technical and planning errors that left the grid unable to handle a surge in ...