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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 29.04.2025.
It displays 138 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
29.04.2025 ⇢ Day Spain Sought Answers to the Great Darkness
⌨Spain grappled with the aftermath of its largest blackout in history, which cut 60% of electricity within five seconds the previous day. Morning brought cautious optimism as Red Eléctrica announced restoration of 99%, then 100% of electrical service, though transportation systems remained partially disrupted.
By midday, Prime Minister Sánchez held a press conference, promising to identify what happened "in those five seconds" and pledging accountability. Red Eléctrica officially ruled out a cyberattack, focusing instead on technical failures possibly involving solar plant disconnections.
The afternoon saw tensions rise as the European Commission demanded a report within three months and Portugal requested an audit. Sánchez summoned energy company executives to Moncloa for an emergency meeting, shifting blame toward private operators. By evening, Iberdrola pushed back, stating their plants followed Red Eléctrica's instructions, while fears of another blackout reduced mobility in major cities.
By midday, Prime Minister Sánchez held a press conference, promising to identify what happened "in those five seconds" and pledging accountability. Red Eléctrica officially ruled out a cyberattack, focusing instead on technical failures possibly involving solar plant disconnections.
The afternoon saw tensions rise as the European Commission demanded a report within three months and Portugal requested an audit. Sánchez summoned energy company executives to Moncloa for an emergency meeting, shifting blame toward private operators. By evening, Iberdrola pushed back, stating their plants followed Red Eléctrica's instructions, while fears of another blackout reduced mobility in major cities.
29.04.2025
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Por la desconexión, y el "grave desequilibrio" entre generación y demanda, el sistema "ha colapsado".
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Por la desconexión, y el "grave desequilibrio" entre generación y demanda, el sistema "ha colapsado".
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Por la desconexión, y el "grave desequilibrio" entre generación y demanda, el sistema "ha colapsado".
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Por la desconexión, y el "grave desequilibrio" entre generación y demanda, el sistema "ha colapsado".
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Por la desconexión, y el "grave desequilibrio" entre generación y demanda, el sistema "ha colapsado".
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Por la desconexión, y el "grave desequilibrio" entre generación y demanda, el sistema "ha colapsado".
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Varias autonomías han suspendido las clases y muchas estaciones de tren han estado abiertas por la noche a la espera de recuperar la circulación
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Por la desconexión, y el "grave desequilibrio" entre generación y demanda, el sistema "ha colapsado".
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05:15⇢Spain Slowly Recovers From Massive Blackout
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Spain's efforts to recover from the largest blackout in its history. Red Eléctrica has now restored over 92% of peninsular energy demand (Libertad Digital, RTVE), after a mysterious incident where 60% of electricity consumption disappeared in just five seconds (Público). Transportation remains significantly disrupted with Madrid's Metro closed, Rodalies suspended, and Cercanías operating at 50% capacity in some areas (20minutos, La Razón). Several regions suspended classes while many train stations remained open overnight (El País). Separately, La Vanguardia reports on a "brain drain" from the United States.
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Apagón en España, Portugal y Andorra | Jose Real
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El Periódico
Apagón en España, Portugal y Andorra | Jose Real
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06:57⇢Spain Recovers 99% of Electricity Service
⌨Spanish newspapers report that electricity service has been restored to almost all of Spain following the massive blackout, with recovery figures ranging from 99% (El Plural, infoLibre, Público) to 99.95% (RTVE). Despite this progress, some Catalan homes still lack power (El Periódico). Transportation remains partially affected, with Cercanías trains operating at 50% capacity in some areas, though Madrid's Metro has reopened and buses are temporarily free (La Razón). Media outlets continue investigating what caused the unprecedented power failure that paralyzed the country (20minutos).
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El Periódico
Apagón en España, Portugal y Andorra | Jose Real
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La Vanguardia
Milagro en Norteamérica
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Energía.
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09:14⇢Power Fully Restored As King Convenes Security Council
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Spain's recovery from a massive blackout. Nearly 100% of electricity service has been restored (La Marea, RTVE, Público, El Plural), though some issues persist in the Canary Islands (Público). King Felipe is presiding over a National Security Council meeting (Libertad Digital). Repsol warned of a major supply failure five days ago (El Mundo), while weather agency AEMET confirmed no unusual meteorological phenomena occurred during the outage (La Razón). Train services are expected to be restored during the morning (El Periódico). Meanwhile, education strikes continue in Madrid (El Salto).
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Apagón en España, Portugal y Andorra | Jose Real
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El Salto
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El Periódico
Apagón luz | Iván Gil
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El Periódico
Apagón luz | Iván Gil
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10:04⇢Technical Failure Blamed For Historic Blackout
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Spain's recovery from the massive blackout. Red Eléctrica has officially ruled out a cybersecurity incident or cyberattack as the cause of the power outage (El Periódico, El Plural, La Razón, Libertad Digital, RTVE). The government is now investigating a technical failure as the likely cause (El Periódico). The electrical system has completely returned to normal across the peninsula (Público, RTVE), marking the end of the largest blackout in Spain's history (El País).
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El Salto
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ENERGÍA | David Page
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El Mundo
Pedro Sánchez comparece para informar de las novedades sobre el apagón
Directo.
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El Periódico
Apagón peninsular | Jose Real
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El Periódico
Apagón peninsular
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El Periódico
Apagón peninsular
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El presidente anuncia una comisión de investigación para aclarar las causas del apagón.
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11:22⇢Sánchez Demands Answers On Five-Second Blackout Mystery
⌨The newspapers extensively cover Prime Minister Sánchez's press conference on the massive nationwide blackout. Sánchez stated that determining the cause of what happened "in those five seconds" when power was lost is a priority (El Periódico, La Razón). Red Eléctrica has officially ruled out a cyberattack as the cause of the outage, pointing instead to disruptions in southwestern Spain (El Español, Público). Sánchez has announced an investigation commission and pledged to hold private operators accountable, stating such an incident "cannot happen again" (RTVE). Separately, El Confidencial reports Fainé has dismissed Angel Simón as CEO of Criteria amid the Celsa crisis.
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El presidente anuncia una comisión de investigación para aclarar las causas del apagón.
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Energía.
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El Periódico
ENERGÍA | David Page
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El presidente anuncia una comisión de investigación para aclarar las causas del apagón.
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Economía.
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El Salto
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13:39⇢Sánchez Shifts Blackout Blame to Private Operators
⌨The newspapers extensively cover the aftermath of Spain's massive electrical blackout, focusing on new political developments. Prime Minister Sánchez has shifted responsibility to private operators, including Red Eléctrica, promising investigations and accountability (El Español, Público, RTVE). Red Eléctrica suspects a massive disconnection of solar plants preceded the total blackout (El Periódico) and has ruled out cyberattack as the cause (El Plural). Meanwhile, in business news, Isidro Fainé has dismissed Ángel Simón as CEO of Criteria, with Manuel Reynés becoming vice president (El Confidencial).
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ENERGÍA | David Page
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Apagón luz | Iván Gil
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16:28⇢Sánchez Summons Energy CEOs As EU Demands Blackout Answers
⌨The newspapers extensively cover the emergency response to Spain's massive blackout. Prime Minister Sánchez has called an urgent summit with energy company executives at Moncloa (El Periódico) and promised a thorough investigation, stating "we will demand accountability" (RTVE). The European Commission has given the government three months to clarify the causes (Libertad Digital). The role of solar and wind energy generation is being scrutinized as potentially contributing to the blackout (20minutos). Meanwhile, restaurants describe the challenges of operating without electricity, with one establishment struggling to save 300kg of tuna (El Mundo).
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El apagón es terreno idóneo para bulos alentados también por formaciones ultras
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Suecia
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Apagón luz | Iván Gil
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Transporte público | Miguel Ángel Rodríguez
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20:58⇢Electric Companies Deny Blame For Nationwide Blackout
⌨The newspapers extensively cover the aftermath of Spain's major power outage. Prime Minister Sánchez has met with electricity companies after initially blaming them, asking for help identifying the cause (El Español, La Razón, RTVE). Iberdrola responded that their plants operated according to Red Eléctrica's instructions (La Razón). The blackout has generated conspiracy theories, with far-right groups promoting misinformation despite official explanations (El País). A National Court judge hasn't ruled out a cyberattack despite Red Eléctrica's denials (El Plural). Fear of another blackout has reduced mobility in Barcelona and Madrid (El Periódico).
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