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From Pakistan to Spain via the Canaries, smugglers are using longer, more dangerous migration routes
DERA BAJWA, Pakistan (AP) — It was supposed to be the final leg of Amir Ali's monthslong journey to Europe. But he was nowhere near his…
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Spain calls for international weapons embargo on Israeli government
The Spanish government is calling for an international arms embargo on the Israeli government to end the war and the humanitarian…
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After Spain's blackout, questions about renewable energy are back
MADRID (AP) — FOR FRIDAY 0500GMT The massive power outage that hit the Iberian peninsula on April 28 has reignited a debate in Spain over…
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Cable theft in Spain delays thousands of high-speed rail passengers
MADRID (AP) — Thousands of rail passengers in Spain were hit with delays after the cable used in the signaling system of the high-speed…
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Spain to approve BBVA bid for Sabadell, Bloomberg reports
Spain’s antitrust agency approved with conditions BBVA‘s (BBVA) bid to acquire Banco Sabadell, Jorge Zuloaga of Bloomberg reports, citing…
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Business group says power outage in Spain caused €1.6bn in damages
The massive power outage on Monday caused economic damage in Spain amounting to approximately €1.6 billion ($1.8 billion), according to…
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Minister warns against blaming Spain’s blackout on renewable energy
Spain’s environment minister has warned against attempts to blame Monday’s unprecedented blackout across the Iberian peninsula on the…
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Spain's grid operator rules out cyberattack that led to 3 deaths
Spanish electricity grid operator Red Eléctrica on Tuesday ruled out a cyberattack as the cause of the power blackout that struck the…
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Reports: Three dead in Spain due to massive power outage
At least three people died as a result of Monday's massive power outage on the Iberian Peninsula, according to reports. In the small town…
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How Spain’s Success in Renewable Energy May Have Left Its Power Grid Vulnerable
Spain's power company, Red Eléctrica, proudly declared on April 16 that enough renewable energy had been generated to cover demand. “The…
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Without power, Spain's trains were immobilized. Three travelers shared their tales
MADRID (AP) — The blackout that paralyzed the Iberian Peninsula for most of Monday had an especially fierce impact on high-speed trains…
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Spain and Portugal power cut: experts rule out cyber-attack
Experts investigating the largest power cut in recent European history, which plunged cities in Spain and Portugal into darkness on Monday…
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Power supply 99% restored across Spain after major outage
Power has been almost fully restored across Spain following a major outage, with about 99.16% of electricity supply back online as of 6 am…
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Spain and Portugal scramble to restore electricity after a still-unexplained power outage
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Officials in Spain and Portugal were racing to restore electricity early Tuesday after a huge power outage that…
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Power being restored to Spain and Portugal as cause investigated
A massive power outage that has caused chaos in Spain and Portugal is beginning to be fixed but many remained without electricity on…
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Images of chaos as night descends on Spain, Portugal following power outage
Photos and videos continue to pop up online from the major power outages on Monday in Portugal, Spain, and parts of France. Why It Matters…
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How Spain and Portugal’s economies could be hit by the blackout
Many workers were forced to leave their posts in Spain and Portugal on Monday after a major power cut affected phone lines, internet…
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There’s a massive power outage cross Spain, Portugal and parts of France
Spain, Portugal and parts of France have experienced a massive power outage. The interruption of service extends to the capital cities…
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‘People were stunned’: Spaniards caught unawares by power outage
It was the moment the lights went out. In a post-match interview, after her straight sets win to reach the last eight of the Madrid Open,…
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Flights cancelled in Portugal and Spain due to power cut
A major power cut across large parts of Spain and Portugal has resulted in dozens of flights being cancelled as well as disruption to rail…
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AP PHOTOS: A power outage in Spain and Portugal knocks out ATMs, subways and traffic signals
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A major power outage in Spain and Portugal has knocked out subway networks, traffic signals and ATMs. Spanish…
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Spain and Portugal hit by nationwide power outages
Spain and Portugal have been hit by a power outage covering wide areas across the two countries. Capitals Madrid and Lisbon are included…
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Rare Fijian iguanas, rescued from wildlife traffickers in Spain, arrive at San Diego Zoo
After a whirlwind journey around the world, during which they were nabbed, rescued and quarantined, eight critically endangered Fijian…
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Spain scraps €6.6m arms order from Israeli company after outcry
Spain has scrapped a €6.6m (£5.7m) order for millions of bullets from an Israeli company after the junior partners in its coalition…