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Portugal and Spain Want Brussels To Help Prevent Blackouts

TEC News / AFP May 21, 2025

The two country’s energy ministers have issued a joint letter calling for initiatives to improve interconnectedness between the Peninsula and mainland Europe.

André Ventura celebrates results during the election night at Chega headquarters in Lisbon

Hurricane Ventura Shatters Portuguese Politics

Rafael Pinto Borges May 20, 2025

PM Luis Montenegro faces a choice: Forge a robust right-wing government with Chega or cling to the cordon sanitaire and overrule the people’s wishes.

Portugal Scapegoats France After Iberian Blackout

Javier Villamor May 19, 2025

After Portugal’s renewable energy gamble ends in a blackout, its energy minister now points fingers at its neighbor to the north for ‘violating’ common market agreements.

Leader of Chega Andre Ventura (L) and Rita Matias (R) celebrate the results during the election night at their headquarters in Lisbon early on May 19, 2025.

Portugal Shifts to the Right as Chega Secures Historic Election Gain

Javier Villamor May 19, 2025

The Socialist Party’s leader announced his resignation after the severe loss of seats and the historic tie with Chega.

Portugal’s Centre-Right Wins Elections, Right-Wing Surges

TEC News / AFP May 19, 2025

The prime minister has ruled out cooperating with the nationalist Chega party.

Portuguese Populist Leader Ventura Admitted to Hospital

TEC News May 15, 2025

He is reportedly in stable condition but awaiting test results to determine if he can continue campaigning.

Chega's leader Andrea Ventura (C) takes part in a demonstration against uncontrolled immigration

Portugal’s Populist Moment: Can CHEGA Restore Sovereignty?

Rafael Pinto Borges May 14, 2025

Portugal’s ruling elites dismantled the country’s border controls. Now they face a political revolt.

Calle Rosalía de Castro, Vigo (April 28, 2025) Photo taken during the electrical blackout that left a large part of Spain without power on the night of April 28, 2025. But otherwise, the total absence of public lighting on one of the most frequented streets in downtown Vigo, with just a faint glow from residential windows. The image illustrates the immediate impact of the power cut on mobility, citizen security and daily life in the Galician urban core.

Blackout: The Net Zero Agenda’s Dystopian Impact

Bill Durodié April 29, 2025

Science, technology, and security are human and cultural issues—and shaping our outlooks on these has never been more urgent.

A woman uses her phone's torch while she walks her dog in Vigo, Spain during the blackout

Grid Overload: How Solar Sparked a Continental Power Crisis

Javier Villamor April 29, 2025

Yesterday’s blackout exposed hidden flaws in Europe’s green energy strategy.

Cyberattack Ruled Out as Cause of Monday’s Sweeping Power Outage

TEC News / AFP April 29, 2025

A top executive of Spanish grid operator Red Electrica said today it was not a cybersecurity incident that led to the blackout.

Tag: Portugal

Portugal and Spain Want Brussels To Help Prevent Blackouts

Hurricane Ventura Shatters Portuguese Politics

Portugal Scapegoats France After Iberian Blackout

Portugal Shifts to the Right as Chega Secures Historic Election Gain

Portugal’s Centre-Right Wins Elections, Right-Wing Surges

Portuguese Populist Leader Ventura Admitted to Hospital

Portugal’s Populist Moment: Can CHEGA Restore Sovereignty?

Blackout: The Net Zero Agenda’s Dystopian Impact

Grid Overload: How Solar Sparked a Continental Power Crisis

Cyberattack Ruled Out as Cause of Monday’s Sweeping Power Outage

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