A major blackout happened on April 28, 2025, in Spain and Portugal. Around 12:33 p.m., Spain’s power system lost about 15 gigawatts, almost 60% of the country’s energy supply, according to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. This caused serious problems across the Iberian Peninsula. Many people lost electricity, internet, and phone services. Train services stopped, airports faced delays, and subways closed in Madrid, Barcelona, and Lisbon. Emergency workers evacuated about 35,000 train passengers. Spain’s power company, Red Eléctrica, restored about 92% of the power by early Tuesday. The Portuguese government said the problem began outside the country. Spain received emergency help from Morocco and France. Spain’s National Security Council held a special meeting to manage the situation. Hydroelectric and thermal plants increased production. Backup generators worked at hospitals and emergency centers. Many businesses stayed closed, and flights were delayed. Officials said the blackout showed the need to make power systems stronger and better prepared.