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Major Power Outages in Spain, Portugal, and France

Apr 28, 2025

Electricity has been restored to parts of Spain, Portugal, and France after widespread outages disrupted transport, businesses, and daily life. Spain’s Red Electrica CEO Eduardo Prieto said, "It could take 5 to 10 hours to resolve…

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Power Outages Halt Trains in Spain and Portugal

Apr 28, 2025

Widespread power outages across Spain and Portugal halted train and metro services, leaving thousands of passengers stranded at stations. Spain’s national railway company Renfe suspended all operations after the outage began at 12:30 local…

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Argentina and Spain Declare Mourning Over Papa’s Death

Apr 21, 2025

Global leaders paid tribute to Pope Francis, who died at 88, praising his legacy of compassion and humility. Argentina declared seven days of mourning, and Spain announced three days. French President Emmanuel Macron honored the…

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Deadly Coal Mine Explosion in Spain: 5 Killed

Apr 1, 2025

An explosion at a coal mine in Degaña, Asturias, northern Spain, killed five people and seriously injured four others. Emergency services confirmed that two people escaped unharmed. Authorities suspect methane…

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Deadly Floods in Spain Force Evacuations

Mar 19, 2025

Floods caused by Storm Laurence in southern Spain left two dead in Seville and forced the evacuation of hundreds. One person remains missing in Cordoba. Rising waters from the Guadalhorce and Campanillas rivers flooded…

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Drug Smuggling Tunnel Found Between Spain’s Ceuta and Morocco

Feb 20, 2025

Spanish police have uncovered a 12-meter-deep tunnel used for drug smuggling between Morocco and Spain's North African territory, Ceuta. The tunnel, equipped with a basic lighting system, was found in a warehouse during…

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Explosion at Barcelona Port Kills One

Jan 21, 2025

An acetate tank explosion during maintenance work at the Tipsa facility in Barcelona's port claimed one life and injured another, who was hospitalized. The blast triggered a fire and activated a chemical risk emergency plan, according to…

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Chairlift Falls on Skiers in Spain: 30 Injured

Jan 19, 2025

A chairlift fell on skiers for an unknown reason at the Astun Ski Resort in the Pyrenees Mountains in northern Spain yesterday, injuring at least 30 people, 17 seriously. Spanish media reported that approximately 80 people were trapped…

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Spain Reopens Embassy in Damascus After 13 Years

Jan 16, 2025

Spain reopened its embassy in Damascus after 12 years following the overthrow of the Assad regime in Syria on December 8, with the new administration taking office. The Spanish flag was raised on the embassy building. "It is an honor for…

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Spain Factory Explosion Kills 3

Nov 28, 2024

An explosion at a plastics factory in Ibi, Alicante, southeastern Spain, has left three people dead and three others seriously injured. The blast, which destroyed the roof and parts of the walls, occurred with 39 workers inside.…

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