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Czech Republic Hit By Major Power Outage
A major power outage that hit parts of the Czech Republic, briefly halting underground trains in the capital Prague, was probably the result of a technical outage, with no signs of a cyber or terrorist attack, authorities said.
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'Overvoltage' Caused April Blackout, Spain Says
The blackout had "multiple" causes, Ecological Transition Minister Sara Aagesen told reporters, adding the system "lacked sufficient voltage control capacity" that day.
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Cannes, Parts Of Southern France Suffer Major Power Outage, Probe Underway
French police were investigating a possible arson attack as being the main cause for a power outage which hit the Alpes-Maritimes region in southern France on Saturday, including Cannes which is hosting its world-famous annual film festival.
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Spain Now Hit With Network Outage, Weeks After Nationwide Blackout
The outage also had serious implications for emergency services, disrupting access to the EU-wide emergency number 112 in several regions. Authorities quickly responded by issuing alternative contact numbers to ensure public safety.
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"Spain Sets Up Commission To Probe Blackout": Prime Minister
Spain has set up a commission to investigate the causes of a sweeping blackout that paralysed the Iberian Peninsula, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Tuesday.
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Spain's Grid Operator Rules Out Cyberattack As Cause Of Sweeping Blackout
Spain's grid operator on Tuesday ruled out a cyberattack as the cause of a sweeping blackout that sparked chaos for millions of people across the Iberian Peninsula the previous day.
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Power Back In Spain, Portugal After Crippling Blackout
Spain and Portugal recovered their electricity supply and a semblance of normalcy on Tuesday after a crippling blackout of unknown causes that disrupted daily life for millions.
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Greenland Sees Partial Telecoms Blackout, Possibly Linked To Spain Power Outage
Parts of Greenland were deprived on Monday evening of phone, SMS and internet connections, possibly linked to a massive power outage on the Iberian Peninsula, the operator said.
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Explained: What Caused Massive Power Outage In Portugal And Spain
An inexplicable power outage hit Spain and Portugal on Monday, knocking out traffic lights, causing congestion and disrupting airport operations and other means of transport.
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286 Rescue Ops Carried Out From Madrid Elevators During Blackout In Spain
Emergency services workers carried out 286 rescue operations on Monday to free people trapped inside elevators in Spain's Madrid region during a nationwide blackout, the head of the regional government said.
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Power Cut Chaos In Spain, Portugal, Operator Points To 'Rare Phenomenon'
Millions in Spain, Portugal and parts of southern France were affected by a rare power outage, bringing traffic, trains and regular activities to a halt, causing panic among people.
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"Everything Is Totally Out Of Control": Spain Brought To Halt By Huge Blackout
Panicked customers scrambled to withdraw cash from banks and streets overflowed with crowds trying in vain to get a signal as a Spain-wide power outage plunged the country into chaos on Monday.
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Highlights: Millions Across Spain, Portugal Face Sudden Power Outage
Spain Power Outage: Millions are facing a power outage in Spain, Portugal and parts of southern France. The cause for the outage was not immediately identified.
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Mega Power Outage Hits Spain, Portugal, Millions Without Electricity
Spanish power grid operator Red Electrica said it was working with energy companies to restore power after large parts of Spain and Portugal were hit by a power outage on Monday.
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Flight Lands At London's Heathrow 18 Hours After Power Cut Led To Closure
The first plane landed at Heathrow Airport late Friday, about 18 hours after an inferno at an electrical substation caused a power outage that shuttered Europe's busiest air travel hub.
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Czech Republic Hit By Major Power Outage
A major power outage that hit parts of the Czech Republic, briefly halting underground trains in the capital Prague, was probably the result of a technical outage, with no signs of a cyber or terrorist attack, authorities said.
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'Overvoltage' Caused April Blackout, Spain Says
The blackout had "multiple" causes, Ecological Transition Minister Sara Aagesen told reporters, adding the system "lacked sufficient voltage control capacity" that day.
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Cannes, Parts Of Southern France Suffer Major Power Outage, Probe Underway
French police were investigating a possible arson attack as being the main cause for a power outage which hit the Alpes-Maritimes region in southern France on Saturday, including Cannes which is hosting its world-famous annual film festival.
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Spain Now Hit With Network Outage, Weeks After Nationwide Blackout
The outage also had serious implications for emergency services, disrupting access to the EU-wide emergency number 112 in several regions. Authorities quickly responded by issuing alternative contact numbers to ensure public safety.
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"Spain Sets Up Commission To Probe Blackout": Prime Minister
Spain has set up a commission to investigate the causes of a sweeping blackout that paralysed the Iberian Peninsula, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Tuesday.
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Spain's Grid Operator Rules Out Cyberattack As Cause Of Sweeping Blackout
Spain's grid operator on Tuesday ruled out a cyberattack as the cause of a sweeping blackout that sparked chaos for millions of people across the Iberian Peninsula the previous day.
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Power Back In Spain, Portugal After Crippling Blackout
Spain and Portugal recovered their electricity supply and a semblance of normalcy on Tuesday after a crippling blackout of unknown causes that disrupted daily life for millions.
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Greenland Sees Partial Telecoms Blackout, Possibly Linked To Spain Power Outage
Parts of Greenland were deprived on Monday evening of phone, SMS and internet connections, possibly linked to a massive power outage on the Iberian Peninsula, the operator said.
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Explained: What Caused Massive Power Outage In Portugal And Spain
An inexplicable power outage hit Spain and Portugal on Monday, knocking out traffic lights, causing congestion and disrupting airport operations and other means of transport.
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286 Rescue Ops Carried Out From Madrid Elevators During Blackout In Spain
Emergency services workers carried out 286 rescue operations on Monday to free people trapped inside elevators in Spain's Madrid region during a nationwide blackout, the head of the regional government said.
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Power Cut Chaos In Spain, Portugal, Operator Points To 'Rare Phenomenon'
Millions in Spain, Portugal and parts of southern France were affected by a rare power outage, bringing traffic, trains and regular activities to a halt, causing panic among people.
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"Everything Is Totally Out Of Control": Spain Brought To Halt By Huge Blackout
Panicked customers scrambled to withdraw cash from banks and streets overflowed with crowds trying in vain to get a signal as a Spain-wide power outage plunged the country into chaos on Monday.
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Highlights: Millions Across Spain, Portugal Face Sudden Power Outage
Spain Power Outage: Millions are facing a power outage in Spain, Portugal and parts of southern France. The cause for the outage was not immediately identified.
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Mega Power Outage Hits Spain, Portugal, Millions Without Electricity
Spanish power grid operator Red Electrica said it was working with energy companies to restore power after large parts of Spain and Portugal were hit by a power outage on Monday.
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Flight Lands At London's Heathrow 18 Hours After Power Cut Led To Closure
The first plane landed at Heathrow Airport late Friday, about 18 hours after an inferno at an electrical substation caused a power outage that shuttered Europe's busiest air travel hub.
