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Spain: Extreme heat has led to the deaths of 1,180 people since mid-May

Most victims were women and people over 65 years old - Many more deaths than in 2024

Complex cryptocurrency fraud ring dismantled in Spain – Over €460 million laundered

More than 5,000 victims worldwide – At least five arrests made

Friday was record-breakingly hottest day in Spain in May

Spain experienced its hottest day on record for the month of May, with the average temperature surpassing 24°C across the entire country, the Spanish Meteorological Agency (Aemet) announced today

Spain: National Meteorological Service warns of an extreme heat episode in the coming days

The days of May 29 and June 1 may be the hottest on record for those specific dates, at least since 1950

Spain’s government and the Supreme Court launch investigations into the causes of the blackout

"All necessary measures will be taken to ensure that this does not happen again," said Pedro Sanchez

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

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