Millions of people in Spain and Portugal were left without electricity after a massive blackout on April 28, 2025

Millions of people across Spain and Portugal were left without electricity on April 28, 2025 after a massive blackout in the region. The outage affected transportation, communication networks, and everyday life, with some parts of southern France also being affected.

Officials are still working to determine the cause of the outage and the timeline for full service restoration. Below, you will learn which areas were affected, what could have caused the outage, and how long it will take to restore power.

The massive power outage affected large parts of southern Europe. In Spain, major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, and Pamplona experienced serious disruptions. Portugal faced widespread outages, affecting Lisbon, Porto, and other regions. Additionally, parts of southern France, especially areas near the border with Spain, such as Perpignan, were also affected.

There were speculations about a possible cyberattack. However, Antonio Leitao Amaro, the Minister of State Secretariat for the President of Portugal, stated on national radio that there is no evidence to support this theory