On April 28, 2025, Spain and Portugal experienced a massive power outage that grounded flights, halted metro services, disrupted mobile communications, and caused widespread chaos across both countries. By early Tuesday, officials reported that over 92% of power demand had been restored, although many residents endured significant darkness and uncertainty. The outage stranded thousands at airports and train stations, prompting emergency services to rescue many travelers. Authorities are investigating the cause, which remains unknown, but they have ruled out cyberattacks or sabotage. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez characterized the event as one of the most severe power failures in recent European history.
