Spain and Portugal hit by nationwide power outages
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Widespread power outages cause chaos across Europe
- Spain and Portugal have experienced widespread power outages, affecting major cities including Madrid and Lisbon.
- The outage disrupted transport systems, including trains and traffic lights, and impacted telecommunications.
- Spanish grid operator Red Electrica is working to restore power, describing the process as "gradual."
- Initial reports suggest the outage may be linked to a broader European electricity system issue, and may affect parts of France too.
- The outage disrupted events like the Madrid Open tennis tournament and caused inconvenience to residents.