Wild conspiracy theories flood the internet after Spanish power blackout as sleuths blame alien attack, chem trails and US EMP strikes

found 2025 › Apr › 29 (Tue) @ 12:55 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

The massive outage left thousands of people stranded in trains and elevators, while millions saw phone and internet coverage die.

Spanish grid operator rules out cyberattack in its facilities after power cut

found 2025 › Apr › 29 (Tue) @ 12:15 UTC

a story from Politico EU › Politico EU

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There has not been any type of intrusion in the electrical network control systems," authorities say.

Pedro Almodóvar attacks Trump as ‘catastrophe’ in New York speech

found 2025 › Apr › 29 (Tue) @ 11:10 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

Spanish director compared the US president to Franco and said he wondered whether it was appropriate to visit country while he is in power

The veteran Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar has launched a b…

Spain and Portugal plugged back in following unexplained power outage

found 2025 › Apr › 29 (Tue) @ 10:40 UTC

a story from Al Jazeera › Al Jazeera English

Spanish PM says "all potential causes" of outage being analysed as he cautions against misinformation.

Spanish anti-tourism protesters 'hijack' a tourist bus and soak its occupants with water pistols

found 2025 › Apr › 29 (Tue) @ 10:35 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

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The latest anti-tourism protest took place on Sunday as campaigners continue to demand 'the detouristification' of the city and its economy.

Brits brave the Benidorm blackout: Tourists celebrate as lights come back on after huge Spanish power outage left strip looking like a 'ghost town'

found 2025 › Apr › 29 (Tue) @ 10:35 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

The popular holiday destination famous for its heaving night life was forced to close all of its shops and most of its bars as all businesses and residents were left without power.

Food by candlelight & no showers - but power cut unites Madrid Open stars

found 2025 › Apr › 29 (Tue) @ 10:35 UTC

a story from BBC › BBC News

Food by candlelight and being rescued from a lift - how the Spanish national power cut impacted the Madrid Open.

Spanish anti-tourism prostesters 'hijack' a tourist bus and soak its occupants with water pistols

found 2025 › Apr › 29 (Tue) @ 09:55 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

Spanish ■■

The latest anti-tourism protest took place on Sunday as campaigners continue to demand 'the detouristification' of the city and its economy.

In Madrid, electricity outages can’t hold a candle to people power

found 2025 › Apr › 28 (Mon) @ 22:55 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

The lights may be out, but life goes on for families and businesses across the Spanish capital

Europe live – latest updates

Four long hours after the power went out across Spain, bringing trains to a h…

Spain and Portugal power outage live: Spanish electricity supply slowly returning as officials rule out cyber-attack

found 2025 › Apr › 28 (Mon) @ 15:50 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

Electricity consumption in Spain gradually going back up as grid operator restores energy in more parts of the country

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