Recap: Huge Blackout Strikes Spain and Portugal

A massive power outage struck Spain, Portugal, and parts of France on Monday, April 28. The blackout, which lasted for more than half a day, affected millions of people, disrupting public transportation, knocking out traffic lights, and triggering panic buying.

Spain: People Celebrate End of Nationwide Power Outage

Massive blackouts in Spain and Portugal left passengers stranded on trains and elevators, and millions without phone and internet coverage. However, power was restored to nearly 90% of both countries by early Tuesday, April 29. The video shows people in Madrid cheering as the electricity was restored.

First Sunday Of The Galician Entroido - Spain

First Sunday Of The Galician Entroido - Spain

Several people throw flour at each other on 'Fareleiro' Sunday, the start of the Galician 'Entroido' celebration on January 21, 2024, in Xinzo de Limia, Ourense, Galicia, Spain. The tradition of 'Fareleiro' Sunday consists of gathering hundreds of people to celebrate a flour battle that covers the center of the town of Xinzo de Limia in white. This is the first Sunday of the 'Entroido' or Galician carnival, a festival declared of international tourist interest. Photo by Rosa Veiga/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Sunday Of The Galician Entroido - Spain

First Sunday Of The Galician Entroido - Spain

Several people throw flour at each other on 'Fareleiro' Sunday, the start of the Galician 'Entroido' celebration on January 21, 2024, in Xinzo de Limia, Ourense, Galicia, Spain. The tradition of 'Fareleiro' Sunday consists of gathering hundreds of people to celebrate a flour battle that covers the center of the town of Xinzo de Limia in white. This is the first Sunday of the 'Entroido' or Galician carnival, a festival declared of international tourist interest. Photo by Rosa Veiga/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Sunday Of The Galician Entroido - Spain

First Sunday Of The Galician Entroido - Spain

Several people throw flour at each other on 'Fareleiro' Sunday, the start of the Galician 'Entroido' celebration on January 21, 2024, in Xinzo de Limia, Ourense, Galicia, Spain. The tradition of 'Fareleiro' Sunday consists of gathering hundreds of people to celebrate a flour battle that covers the center of the town of Xinzo de Limia in white. This is the first Sunday of the 'Entroido' or Galician carnival, a festival declared of international tourist interest. Photo by Rosa Veiga/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Sunday Of The Galician Entroido - Spain

First Sunday Of The Galician Entroido - Spain

Several people throw flour at each other on 'Fareleiro' Sunday, the start of the Galician 'Entroido' celebration on January 21, 2024, in Xinzo de Limia, Ourense, Galicia, Spain. The tradition of 'Fareleiro' Sunday consists of gathering hundreds of people to celebrate a flour battle that covers the center of the town of Xinzo de Limia in white. This is the first Sunday of the 'Entroido' or Galician carnival, a festival declared of international tourist interest. Photo by Rosa Veiga/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Sunday Of The Galician Entroido - Spain

First Sunday Of The Galician Entroido - Spain

Several people throw flour at each other on 'Fareleiro' Sunday, the start of the Galician 'Entroido' celebration on January 21, 2024, in Xinzo de Limia, Ourense, Galicia, Spain. The tradition of 'Fareleiro' Sunday consists of gathering hundreds of people to celebrate a flour battle that covers the center of the town of Xinzo de Limia in white. This is the first Sunday of the 'Entroido' or Galician carnival, a festival declared of international tourist interest. Photo by Rosa Veiga/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Sunday Of The Galician Entroido - Spain

First Sunday Of The Galician Entroido - Spain

Several people throw flour at each other on 'Fareleiro' Sunday, the start of the Galician 'Entroido' celebration on January 21, 2024, in Xinzo de Limia, Ourense, Galicia, Spain. The tradition of 'Fareleiro' Sunday consists of gathering hundreds of people to celebrate a flour battle that covers the center of the town of Xinzo de Limia in white. This is the first Sunday of the 'Entroido' or Galician carnival, a festival declared of international tourist interest. Photo by Rosa Veiga/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Sunday Of The Galician Entroido - Spain

First Sunday Of The Galician Entroido - Spain

Several people throw flour at each other on 'Fareleiro' Sunday, the start of the Galician 'Entroido' celebration on January 21, 2024, in Xinzo de Limia, Ourense, Galicia, Spain. The tradition of 'Fareleiro' Sunday consists of gathering hundreds of people to celebrate a flour battle that covers the center of the town of Xinzo de Limia in white. This is the first Sunday of the 'Entroido' or Galician carnival, a festival declared of international tourist interest. Photo by Rosa Veiga/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Sunday Of The Galician Entroido - Spain

First Sunday Of The Galician Entroido - Spain

Several people throw flour at each other on 'Fareleiro' Sunday, the start of the Galician 'Entroido' celebration on January 21, 2024, in Xinzo de Limia, Ourense, Galicia, Spain. The tradition of 'Fareleiro' Sunday consists of gathering hundreds of people to celebrate a flour battle that covers the center of the town of Xinzo de Limia in white. This is the first Sunday of the 'Entroido' or Galician carnival, a festival declared of international tourist interest. Photo by Rosa Veiga/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM