How Spain, Portugal power outage caused multiple deaths

The blackout in Spain and Portugal left millions in the dark. Now, details are emerging of deaths that occurred during the power outage. A family of three and an Irish father are thought to be among the casualties of the massive power cut across the …

Spain and Portugal travel: What are my rights if my flight was cancelled due to the blackout?

The power outage that paralysed Spain and Portugal on Monday led to major travel disruption, including over 500 cancelled flights.  Thousands of travellers were left stranded, with some spending the night on airport floors. If you experienced flight delays …

Exemplary drivers: Spain, Portugal, South of France drivers prioritize safety during nationwide blackout, Geotab data ...

Geotab analyzed driving patterns from Monday, April 28, using data collected by its devices According to an analysis of driving data collected by Geotab Inc. and its affiliates (“Geotab”), a global leader in connected vehicle solutions and asset management …

Bizav Avoids the Worst of Power Cuts in Spain and Portugal

Spain and Portugal power cuts leave EU refusing to ask one glaring question

The widespread power cuts in Spain and Portugal this week caused chaos and exposed the risks of switching almost entirely to electricity to power our way of life – plus the possible perils of a wholly-renewable energy supply. Spain had upped its wind and …

Is Ireland vulnerable to power blackouts like Spain and Portugal?

30 Apr 2025 Is Ireland vulnerable to power blackouts like Spain and Portugal? At just after midday last Monday, electricity grids across the Iberian Peninsula failed almost simultaneously, cutting off power to tens of millions. Trains ground to a halt, …

Sunderland handed triple injury boost in Portugal training camp

Sunderland have been boosted by the return to training of three key players ahead of their play-off bid. Trio Eliezer Mayenda, Romaine Mundle, and Dan Ballard have all been pictured in action in Portugal following their recent absences through injury. It’s …

Who is buying luxury homes in Portugal?

However, it is the Portuguese who are leading the search for premium homes to buy in the country, properties which cost more than 1 million euros. Demand for premium homes for sale in Portugal reached one of its highest levels in six years towards the end …

Irish holidaymakers going to Portugal and Madeira beware as rain and storm warnings in place

The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere has extended their weather warnings to 16 districts. The forecaster is predicting heavy rain, with potential bouts of hail and stormy conditions. Irish tourists should keep an eye on local forecasts and take …

Are Portugal’s beaches really disappearing?

There’s plenty of things that Portugal is famous for – Port wine, pretty tiles, pastel de nata, for example – but its beaches, particularly the ones in the Algarve, are up there with its biggest draws.  However, certain stretches of the country’s coast …