An expert committee has concluded that the communications blackout affecting the Athens Flight Information Region…
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An urgent preliminary investigation has been ordered into the airport blackout that disrupted air traffic,…
The passenger ferry IONIS, carrying 183 passengers and 25 crew members, experienced a complete power loss due to an electrical fault on Tuesday,.
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Greece remains on high alert following a major power blackout in Spain and Portugal, though officials stress there is no immediate risk of a similar event at home. IPTO President Manos Manousakis assured the public of the Greek grid’s stability, while highlighting the ongoing challenge of balancing renewable energy production with electricity demand during periods of low consumption.
A blackout in Madrid disrupted the Mutua Madrid Open, postponing matches including those of Greek stars Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari. Tsitsipas’ third-round clash with Lorenzo Musetti and Sakkari’s fourth-round match against Elina Svitolina were rescheduled for Tuesday, April 29, leaving fans awaiting their next performances.
A massive power outage has paralyzed Spain and Portugal, plunging cities like Madrid and Lisbon into chaos. Traffic lights are down, metro systems are evacuated, and airports are in disarray, with thousands of stranded passengers awaiting answers. Spain’s Red Eléctrica is scrambling to restore power, but no official cause has been disclosed. As the blackout disrupts trains, businesses, and even the Madrid Open tennis tournament, governments face mounting pressure to address the crisis.
Despite a sudden stage blackout shortly before the scheduled end of her concert in Chania, Greece, beloved singer Anna Vissi refused to disappoint her fans. Even without working microphones, she and her colleagues continued performing for nearly 30 minutes to those still gathered near the stage. Though the concert ultimately resumed and continued for almost three hours, the unexpected disruption left a bittersweet feeling for many attendees.
Aegean Airlines has issued a statement assuring customers that its operations remain largely unaffected by the recent international blackout caused by a Microsoft outage, though some website services and flights may experience disruptions.
