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H ol' pal, looks like Spain's experiencing a heck of a power crisis, and they're still figurin' out what caused it, ya hear? According to António Leitao Amaro, Minister of the Presidency, he told Lusa that the problem is currently affecting numerous locations within the country.

Amaro also mentioned that the Government's working side by side with public and private agents to get the power back online ASAP, but they ain't given any timeline just yet.

He said the Government's created a monitoring group that's been activated since the first second, attemptin' to sort out this power outage issue that's hitin' not just Portugal, but other parts of Europe too.

The main focus right now is workin' with national authorities and service providers to quickly bring electricity back to Portugal. Second on the list is ensurin' minimum disruption in public services, especially those critical infrastructures. They're in contact with all these entities, coordinatin' 'em to keep things runnin' smoothly and efficiently.

Amaro added that they're also savin' their necks to maintain public order. They've been workin' hard since the get-go, and they're pretty confident that with everyone's cooperation - public, private, and Government - they can put this mess behind us and return Portugal to normal asap.

When asked about any specific problems they're aware of, Amaro stated there's been some disruption of services and inconvenience for many people. They're focusin' on the essentials to keep everything in check: security at airports, continuity of health services, transport routes, and networks.

Amaro admitted there are constant developments and updates will be given throughout the day. An outage affecting cities across Spain started at 11:30 today, and it's also reported in several European countries.

[1:12 PM update]Also check out the article: INEM systems operating with backup generators

There ya have it, buddy. Keep your fingers crossed and hope they get this sorted out soon! Remember, stay updated and don't let your weekly trivia night suffer, 'cause I ain't got time for that!

Enrichment Data:A significant power outage is causing disruptions in Spain, Portugal, Andorra, and parts of southwest France since April 28th at 12:33 PM CEST[1][2].

Current situation:- Many services are affected, includin' airports in Madrid and Lisbon, metro systems, and healthcare facilities[1]. Backup generators in some Portuguese hospitals can only last 8-12 hours, with water and internet outages also reported[1].- Andorra and parts of southern France (exact regions not specified) are also impacted[2].

Restoration timeline:- Red Eléctrica estimated partial restoration at 6-10 hours as of ~16:00 CEST, callin' the outage "exceptional and totally extraordinary"[2].- REN warned that repairs could last up to a week, citing possible causes such as temperature-induced grid oscillations and a fire in southern France that's yet to be confirmed[2].- Ongoing investigations involve Spain's cybersecurity agency lookin' into potential cyberattack involvement and reports of fire-related damage to French power lines[2].

The situation remains unpredictable with cross-border coordination potentially complicatin' recovery efforts.

Minister Amaro communicated that the Spanish government, along with public and private agents, are collaborating intensely to restore power supplies as quickly as possible, attempting to minimize the disruptions caused by the widespread outage.
The government has also established a monitoring group aimed at resolving the power crisis, which not only concerns Spain but also multiple locations in Portugal and various parts of Europe.
In addition to regaining electricity, the government is prioritizing the maintenance of critical infrastructure services and public order, ensuring minimal impact on general news, crime and justice, and accidents.
As of the current update, there are reports of service disruptions in Spain, Andorra, Portugal, and parts of southwest France, with backup generators in some hospitals providing temporary support for up to 12 hours.
The power outage, which started on April 28th at 12:33 PM CEST, is considered exceptional and may take up to a week to repair, according to REN, with potential causes such as temperature-induced grid oscillations and a yet-to-be-confirmed fire in southern France. Investigations are ongoing to determine if a cyberattack was involved and if there was any damage to French power lines.