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**Blackout in Europe: Massive Power Outage Paralyzes Spain and Portugal**

A colossal power outage has paralyzed wide areas of Spain and Portugal, disrupting public life in these countries. According to reports from WDR Aktuelle Stunde, numerous people in Madrid were stranded at the train station and airport as the power failure halted normal operations. The exact reasons for this outage are still unclear.

Authorities in Madrid have activated an emergency plan and requested the military to ensure public order. In the Spanish capital, a large tennis tournament was even interrupted as spectators streamed out through the tunnels and many people flocked to supermarkets to stock up on supplies.

The power outage has also affected parts of Portugal and France, reminiscent of a similar incident in 2006 when a chain reaction in the power grid led to a continent-wide blackout. Possible causes range from a hacker attack to technical issues.

Germany does not appear to be threatened by this outage, as the Bundesnetzagentur is monitoring the situation and has confirmed that the power supply in the country remains stable. However, people in the affected regions are anxiously awaiting the restoration of power.

This incident once again highlights how dependent our modern society is on electricity and how quickly public life can grind to a halt. Identifying the causes and efforts to restore the power grid are of utmost importance to prevent such outages in the future

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