Large-scale power outages in Spain and Portugal: A grid crisis amid the pains of the energy transition
On April 28, 2025, Spain and Portugal suffered the most severe power grid collapse in Europe in nearly two decades.
moreOn April 28, 2025, Spain and Portugal suffered the most severe power grid collapse in Europe in nearly two decades.
moreThe European Commission announced on Monday (April 28) that it has imposed tariffs of up to 66.7% on Chinese imports of aerial work platform lifting equipment.
moreLarge-scale power outages occurred in most parts of Spain and Portugal on Monday (April 28th). Spain declared a state of emergency and nearly 50% of the power has been restored.
moreA Russian military commander told Putin on Sunday (April 27) that the "remnants of Ukrainian troops" remaining in the Kursk region of Russia would soon be wiped out.
moreUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday (April 26) after meeting with US President Donald Trump in the Vatican that there is hope for a "reliable and lasting peace".
moreGerman Finance Minister Kukis said that resolving the trade dispute between the United States and Europe within the 90-day tariff buffer period set by US President Trump is "realistic and feasible".
moreRecently, US President Trump signed an executive order on so-called "reciprocal tariffs" at the White House, imposing additional tariffs on more than 180 countries and regions around the world.
moreRussian President Vladimir Putin proposed the first bilateral talks with Ukraine since the outbreak of the war and expressed his willingness to discuss the issue of avoiding attacks on civilian targets.
moreSince the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, it has become a key factor affecting the global economic pattern.
moreDuring the Easter period, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a ceasefire from April 19 to 21, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that Russian forces violated the ceasefire order more than 2,000 times, while Russia accused Ukrainian forces of using US-made rocket launchers to undermine the ceasefire.
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