Spain: People Celebrate End of Nationwide Power Outage 3

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.

Spain: People Celebrate End of Nationwide Power Outage 2

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.

Massive Blackout Across Spain and Portugal, Causing Widespread Chaos 8

A massive power outage struck Spain, Portugal, and parts of France on Monday, April 28, impacting millions by disrupting public transport, traffic lights, and hospitals. The cause is under investigation, with authorities not ruling out a cyberattack.

Massive Blackout Across Spain and Portugal, Causing Widespread Chaos 7

A massive power outage struck Spain, Portugal, and parts of France on Monday, April 28, impacting millions by disrupting public transport, traffic lights, and hospitals. The cause is under investigation, with authorities not ruling out a cyberattack.

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.

Massive Blackout Across Spain and Portugal, Causing Widespread Chaos 4

A massive power outage struck Spain, Portugal, and parts of France on Monday, April 28, impacting millions by disrupting public transport, traffic lights, and hospitals. The cause is under investigation, with authorities not ruling out a cyberattack.

Massive Blackout Across Spain and Portugal, Causing Widespread Chaos 5

A massive power outage struck Spain, Portugal, and parts of France on Monday, April 28, impacting millions by disrupting public transport, traffic lights, and hospitals. The cause is under investigation, with authorities not ruling out a cyberattack. This video shows people walking home on the Autovía A-42 highway.

Massive Blackout Across Spain and Portugal, Causing Widespread Chaos 6

A massive power outage struck Spain, Portugal, and parts of France on Monday, April 28, impacting millions by disrupting public transport, traffic lights, and hospitals. The cause is under investigation, with authorities not ruling out a cyberattack.

Massive Blackout Across Spain and Portugal, Causing Widespread Chaos 3

A massive power outage struck Spain, Portugal, and parts of France on Monday, April 28, impacting millions by disrupting public transport, traffic lights, and hospitals. The cause is under investigation, with authorities not ruling out a cyberattack.

Portugal: Nationwide Blackout Causes Panic Buying at Supermarkets

Massive power outages hit Spain, Portugal, and parts of France, causing flight cancellations and affecting transport, telephone lines, and traffic lights in major cities. Supermarkets closed, and people formed long lines to buy essentials such as canned food, long-life milk, and bottled water.

Massive Blackout Across Spain and Portugal, Causing Widespread Chaos 2

A massive power outage struck Spain and Portugal around 12:30 PM on Monday, April 28, impacting millions by disrupting public transport, traffic lights, and hospitals. The cause is under investigation, with authorities not ruling out a cyberattack.

Massive Blackout Across Spain and Portugal, Causing Widespread Chaos

A massive power outage struck Spain and Portugal around 12:30 PM on Monday, April 28, impacting millions by disrupting public transport, traffic lights, and hospitals. The cause is under investigation, with authorities not ruling out a cyberattack.

France becomes net electricity exporter again at start of 2023

STORY: France becomes net electricity exporter again at start of 2023 DATELINE: Jan. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: LYON, France CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of electricity grid 2. various of an individual electricity meter STORYLINE: France is expected to be an electricity exporter during 2023, even planning various scenarios in the event of a power cut due to a lack of energy. "The risk of cuts this winter seems to be on the decline," said Olivier Veran, spokesperson for the French government, on leaving the Council of Ministers last Wednesday. The net electricity export balance amounts to 1.4 terawatt hours since the beginning of the year according to RTE, the electricity distribution network in France. Electricity and gas consumption has decreased by 9 percent and 10.5 percent, respectively compared to last month, according to the latest data from electricity and gas network operators. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Lyon, France. (XHTV)