Widespread Blackout Plunges Barcelona, Parts of Spain and Portugal into Darkness

Barcelona, Spain – A major power outage struck Barcelona and extended across parts of Spain and Portugal on May 28, 2025, leaving residents without electricity and internet services for over eight hours. The blackout, which began around 12:30 PM, persisted until nearly 9 PM, disrupting daily life and commerce. Local reports from Barcelona indicated that shops, including major supermarkets, were forced to close their doors to protect perishable goods. Smaller fruit and vegetable vendors experienced rapid sales as consumers sought essential items, with some even resorting to shopping in dimly lit or dark interiors. Communication challenges were significant during the outage, as internet services were down, limiting access to information. Residents relied on alternative means, with some finding updates through a few available radios. The full extent of the impact on infrastructure and services across the affected regions is still being assessed. Authorities have yet to release a definitive cause for the widespread disruption.

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