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Foreign Office warns Brits there ‘may be travel disruption’ to these two European countries
Wales Online
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April 29, 2025
15:24, 29 Apr 2025Updated 15:27, 29 Apr 2025 The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is urging people to plan ahead if they are due to visit Spain and Portugal, as power outages which affected Andorra, mainland Spain and mainland Portugal...
Spain power cut causes fear for tourists flying out of country
Birmingham Live
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April 28, 2025
A traveller has opened up about their fears following the reports of power cuts across Spain, Portugal, Andorra and parts of France today. The holidaymaker who goes by @derv12 on social media, shared a video of their last day in Barcelona as the...
Foreign Office issues travel warning for Spain and Portugal after huge power outage
Manchester Evening News
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April 28, 2025
The UK Foreign Office has issued a travel warning to UK holidaymakers after widespread power cuts hit Spain, Andorra and Portugal earlier today. A major blackout hit several regions of Spain at around 12.30pm local time, leaving the Spanish...
Jet2 issues travel warning to customers after power outage hits Spain and Portugal
GB News
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April 28, 2025
A major electrical power outage has hit mainland Spain and Portugal, causing potential disruption for travellers. Jet2 has issued a warning to customers travelling to affected regions, as well as guidance for those who have been impacted. The...
Spain Portugal power outage: Holiday hotspots Madrid, Seville, Barcelona hit by massive outage - holidaymakers brace for travel chaos
BirminghamWorld
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April 28, 2025
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Large regions of Spain, Portugal, Andorra and parts of France have been crippled by a mass power outage. Telephone and train lines are currently inactive as...
UK tourists in Spain and Portugal issued urgent warning following power outage
Birmingham Live
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April 28, 2025
UK tourists in Spain, Portugal, Andorra and parts of France have been issued an urgent warning following a series of blackouts which have taken place today (April 28). Telephone and train lines are down, with large queues of cars forming due to...
Foreign Office issues warning to everyone travelling to Spain
Liverpool Echo
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April 28, 2025
A warning has been issued to all tourists heading to, or already in Spain. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has amended its travel guidance for parts of Spain following reports of power outages. The Government's foreign...
Jet2 breaks silence over Spain and Portugal blackouts with warning to UK tourists
Birmingham Live
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April 28, 2025
Jet2 has issued a warning to UK tourists in Spain and Portugal travelling with the airline, following reports of mass power outages in both countries. Earlier today (April 28), Spain, Portugal, Andorra and parts of France were plunged into...
Large parts of Spain and Portugal hit by massive power outage as British holidaymakers brace for travel chaos
GB News
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April 28, 2025
Large regions of Spain, Portugal, Andorra and parts of France have been crippled by a mass power outage - with telephone and train lines inactive as authorities deal with the chaos. Spanish power grid operator Red Electrica has said it is working...
Foreign Office forced to CHANGE Spain and Portugal travel advice after blackouts
Birmingham Live
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April 28, 2025
The Foreign Office has been forced to CHANGE its Spain and Portugal travel advice after blackouts. The FCDO has issued new "information about power outages across mainland Spain" on its 'Warnings and insurance' page today. The FCDO said: "We are...
Government changes official Spain and Portugal travel guidance
Bristol Post
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April 28, 2025
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has amended its travel guidance for anyone planning to visit, or already in, Spain and Portugal. The Government's foreign affairs department regularly offers updates for anyone travelling to...
UK Foreign Office changes Spain and Portugal travel guidance
Liverpool Echo
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April 28, 2025
15:02, 28 Apr 2025Updated 15:25, 28 Apr 2025 The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has amended its travel guidance for anyone planning to visit, or already in, Spain and Portugal. The Government's foreign affairs department...
Massive Power Outages Hit Spain, Portugal Snarling Travel: Investigations Into Cause Underway
Benzinga
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A widespread power outage struck large parts of Spain and Portugal on Monday, disrupting daily life and causing travel chaos. Major cities including Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon and Seville were affected, with reports of outages also emerging from...
Spain airport operator AENA issues urgent warning to UK tourists after blackouts
Birmingham Live
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April 28, 2025
The operator for Spanish airports, Aena, has issued a statement regarding the power outage which has occurred in Spain, Portugal, Andorra and parts of France today. Aena confirmed airports under its network are "operational with backup electrical...
Jet2 issue statement for UK tourists after huge power cuts in Spain and Portugal
Manchester Evening News
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April 28, 2025
UK airline and holiday provider Jet2 has issued a statement regarding the power outages currently affecting huge parts of Spain and Portugal. Airports across both countries have been heavily affected by today's outage which has hit major cities in...
Spain-Portugal power outage: France also hit by blackouts as Europe is plunged into travel chaos
LBC
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28 April 2025, 13:36 | Updated: 28 April 2025, 13:56 The French grid operator RTE said parts of the country briefly lost power after outages hit Spain and Portugal on Monday afternoon. Picture: Getty Images France has also been hit by the power...
Cause of Spain power outage still unclear after mass blackout, travel chaos
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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MADRID – Life in Spain and Portugal began to return to normal Tuesday, a day after a massive power outage paralyzed the Iberian Peninsula, leaving governments, companies and experts scrambling to figure out what went wrong. As questions build, it...
What Spain and Portugal power cuts mean for your holiday – and how to claim
The i paper
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April 29, 2025
Power has been restored to most areas of Spain, Portugal and southern France after a major outage wiped out the Iberian peninsula. Trains, planes and traffic were brought to a standstill on Monday 28 April after the power network went down. Mobile...
UM alumnus among youngest to travel to every country in the world
The Miami Hurricane - Florida
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April 26, 2025
Double ’Cane Cameron Mofid has been around the world and back. Literally. At 25 years old, he is considered the youngest person to have visited every country in the world by NomadMania, a respected organization amongst extreme travelers. During...
Visa-free US travel for 41 countries: Is India under the Visa Waiver Program? Here’s what we know
Financial Express
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41 countries can now enter the United States without a visa for 90 days or less under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Unfortunately, India is not a part of the list. One may apply for a visitor (B) visa if not eligible for VWP travel. Plus, staying...