Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:52pm on 28 Apr 2025,Monday International
A massive power outage caused chaos across Portugal and Spain on April 28, leading to widespread traffic disruptions and hundreds of flight cancellations. In Lisbon, traffic lights went dark, forcing police officers to manually direct vehicles. Lisbon Airport saw nearly 30% of departures canceled, while Spain reported dozens of flight disruptions, especially in Madrid and Barcelona. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez urged citizens to avoid speculation as investigations continue, stressing that hospitals remain functional. Authorities confirmed no signs of a cyberattack, while recovery efforts are ongoing. Some regions in northern and southern Spain have begun restoring electricity. (PC: Getty Images)
