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Portugal recovers from blackout, government says

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Posted on April 29, 2025

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Portugal Restores Electricity After Nationwide Blackout

LISBON (Reuters) - Portugal's government said on Tuesday all 6.4 million electricity clients had power supplies normalised after Monday's country-wide blackout.

It said in a statement all airports were operating, if with some recovery still underway in Lisbon, and trains were working.

Schools were also reopening and the health service fully stabilised.

(Reporting by Andrei Khalip and Sergio Goncalves; Editing by David Latona)

Key Takeaways

  • Portugal experienced a nationwide blackout affecting 6.4 million clients.
  • The government confirmed power restoration across the country.
  • Airports and trains are operational, with recovery ongoing in Lisbon.
  • Schools have reopened and the health service is stable.
  • The blackout's cause and future prevention measures are under review.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The article discusses Portugal's recovery from a nationwide electricity blackout.
How many electricity clients were affected?
The blackout affected 6.4 million electricity clients in Portugal.
What services were impacted by the blackout?
Airports, trains, schools, and the health service were impacted but are now operational.

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