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Massive Power Outage Hits Portugal and Spain, Exposing Europe's Grid Vulnerability
A major blackout plunged 60 million people in Portugal and Spain into darkness for several hours, highlighting the Iberian Peninsula's limited grid connections and dependence on external support.
Massive Power Outage Hits Portugal and Spain, Exposing Europe's Grid Vulnerability
A major blackout plunged 60 million people in Portugal and Spain into darkness for several hours, highlighting the Iberian Peninsula's limited grid connections and dependence on external support.
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16% Bias Score
Berlin's Longest Post-War Power Outage: 60-Hour Blackout After Extremist Arson Attack
A 60-hour power outage, the longest in Berlin's post-war history, affected 50,000 residents in southeast Berlin after an arson attack on two power pylons, disrupting public transport and essential services; investigations point to a linksextremist group.
Berlin's Longest Post-War Power Outage: 60-Hour Blackout After Extremist Arson Attack
A 60-hour power outage, the longest in Berlin's post-war history, affected 50,000 residents in southeast Berlin after an arson attack on two power pylons, disrupting public transport and essential services; investigations point to a linksextremist group.
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16% Bias Score
Cuba Experiences Fifth Nationwide Blackout in Less Than a Year
On September 10th, 2025, a faulty overheating signal at Cuba's main power plant, Antonio-Guiteras, triggered a nationwide blackout, the fifth such incident in under a year, leaving most of the 9.7 million inhabitants without power.
Cuba Experiences Fifth Nationwide Blackout in Less Than a Year
On September 10th, 2025, a faulty overheating signal at Cuba's main power plant, Antonio-Guiteras, triggered a nationwide blackout, the fifth such incident in under a year, leaving most of the 9.7 million inhabitants without power.
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16% Bias Score
Spanish Blackout Sparks Dispute Over Grid Management and Energy Sources
Spain experienced a nationwide power outage on April 28th, 2024, prompting a dispute between electricity companies Iberdrola and Endesa, who blame grid operator REE for insufficient oscillation mitigation and the disconnection of 16 power plants, while REE maintains that their system parameters were...
Spanish Blackout Sparks Dispute Over Grid Management and Energy Sources
Spain experienced a nationwide power outage on April 28th, 2024, prompting a dispute between electricity companies Iberdrola and Endesa, who blame grid operator REE for insufficient oscillation mitigation and the disconnection of 16 power plants, while REE maintains that their system parameters were...
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52% Bias Score
Iberian Peninsula Blackout: Investigation into Voltage Surge and Safety Failures
A large-scale power outage plunged the Iberian Peninsula into darkness on April 28th; the Spanish government is investigating potential causes including a voltage surge and safety mechanism failures, while a separate Telefónica network issue affected emergency services.
Iberian Peninsula Blackout: Investigation into Voltage Surge and Safety Failures
A large-scale power outage plunged the Iberian Peninsula into darkness on April 28th; the Spanish government is investigating potential causes including a voltage surge and safety mechanism failures, while a separate Telefónica network issue affected emergency services.
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24% Bias Score
Spain and Portugal Power Outage: €1.6 Billion in Estimated Losses
A massive power outage across Spain and Portugal on April 28th, 2024, caused an estimated €1.6 billion in economic losses, impacting 59 million people and leading to widespread disruption across various sectors, including significant food waste and industrial standstills.
Spain and Portugal Power Outage: €1.6 Billion in Estimated Losses
A massive power outage across Spain and Portugal on April 28th, 2024, caused an estimated €1.6 billion in economic losses, impacting 59 million people and leading to widespread disruption across various sectors, including significant food waste and industrial standstills.
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40% Bias Score
UK Energy Grid Improves Monitoring After Iberian Peninsula Blackouts
Following widespread power outages in Spain and Portugal, Britain's National Energy System Operator (Neso) enhanced its grid monitoring using a new mathematical methodology to prevent similar incidents.
UK Energy Grid Improves Monitoring After Iberian Peninsula Blackouts
Following widespread power outages in Spain and Portugal, Britain's National Energy System Operator (Neso) enhanced its grid monitoring using a new mathematical methodology to prevent similar incidents.
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24% Bias Score
Redeia CEO Blames Photovoltaic Plant for Spain's April Blackout
Redeia's CEO, Beatriz Corredor, testified before the Spanish Senate, blaming a Badajoz photovoltaic plant for causing the April 28th power outage, rejecting accusations of government interference or operational failures by Red Eléctrica.
Redeia CEO Blames Photovoltaic Plant for Spain's April Blackout
Redeia's CEO, Beatriz Corredor, testified before the Spanish Senate, blaming a Badajoz photovoltaic plant for causing the April 28th power outage, rejecting accusations of government interference or operational failures by Red Eléctrica.
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40% Bias Score
Spain's Post-Blackout Energy Shift: 76% Gas Increase, Renewable Curtailment
Following a major blackout in Spain, Red Eléctrica implemented emergency measures that increased gas-based electricity generation by 76% in May 2025 compared to May 2024, reaching almost 2,700 GWh, while simultaneously curtailing renewable energy and incurring €405 million in adjustment service cost...
Spain's Post-Blackout Energy Shift: 76% Gas Increase, Renewable Curtailment
Following a major blackout in Spain, Red Eléctrica implemented emergency measures that increased gas-based electricity generation by 76% in May 2025 compared to May 2024, reaching almost 2,700 GWh, while simultaneously curtailing renewable energy and incurring €405 million in adjustment service cost...
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Electricity Suppliers Add Surcharges After Blackout
Spanish independent electricity suppliers are imposing surcharges on customers to cover increased costs from strengthened grid security measures following a nationwide blackout on April 28th, impacting both business and residential consumers.
Spanish Electricity Suppliers Add Surcharges After Blackout
Spanish independent electricity suppliers are imposing surcharges on customers to cover increased costs from strengthened grid security measures following a nationwide blackout on April 28th, impacting both business and residential consumers.
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40% Bias Score
Germany's Power Grid Resilience: Preparedness for Widespread Outages
A large-scale power outage in Germany would severely disrupt services and cause economic damage; despite past incidents and the 2021 flood causing prolonged outages, current consumer risk is low; however, fuel storage is recommended for critical infrastructure.
Germany's Power Grid Resilience: Preparedness for Widespread Outages
A large-scale power outage in Germany would severely disrupt services and cause economic damage; despite past incidents and the 2021 flood causing prolonged outages, current consumer risk is low; however, fuel storage is recommended for critical infrastructure.
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36% Bias Score
ASB Prepared for German Power Outages and Hybrid Warfare
The Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB) in Germany is prepared to support disaster relief efforts during a large-scale power outage, possessing resources such as mobile kitchens and shelters, and offering public preparedness training to enhance societal resilience against various threats, including hybrid...
ASB Prepared for German Power Outages and Hybrid Warfare
The Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB) in Germany is prepared to support disaster relief efforts during a large-scale power outage, possessing resources such as mobile kitchens and shelters, and offering public preparedness training to enhance societal resilience against various threats, including hybrid...
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28% Bias Score
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