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Spain blames solar power for unprecedented blackout

Spain's grid operator rules out the possibility of a cyberattack and attributes the power outage to a drop in solar energy production – “This must never happen again,” says Sánchez – He promises improvements to the system and accountability for private entities

Spain: Applause erupts as power returns to Madrid – Watch video

Celebrations and cheers broke out in the Spanish capital on Monday evening as darkness lifted after hours of blackout

Greenland: Telecommunications in the country affected by the blackout in Spain

Affected areas included some remote settlements, due to a satellite in Maspalomas

Blackouts in Spain and Portugal: Daybreak with power in both countries – Rehearsal for “Zero Day” yesterday’s chaos?

Breath of fresh air in the Iberian Peninsula after the hours-long chaos of "El Cero"

Rare atmospheric phenomenon behind the power outage, says Portugal’s electricity grid operator

"No indications of a cyberattack," says European Council President António Costa – Full restoration of the network in Portugal may take up to a week

Blackout across all of Spain and areas of Portugal & France (video)

Chaos in traffic and problems in transportation and telephone lines – The cause remains unknown so far

Spain pledges to meet the NATO target of 2% of GDP for defence spending by 2025

"Spain will contribute to the defence of Europe", said Pedro Sanchez

New York: Siemens Spain CEO, his wife and their 3 children dead in helicopter crash (video)

Along with Agustin Eskombar and his family, the helicopter pilot died

Spain: working week reduced from 40 to 37.5 hours

The cabinet has approved the reduction but a majority in Parliament has not yet been secured

Spain: Three ministers announce they are leaving X

"There is no room for a confrontation of views", they argue

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