Portugal announces €137mln investment in electricity grid upgrades after blackout

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Portugal announces €137mln investment in electricity grid upgrades after blackout  Environment and Energy Minister Maria Graça Carvalho said the plan would ensure that the Iberian nation of 10.6 million is better prepared for future emergencies.  READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/28/portugal-announces-137mln-investment-in-electricity-grid-upgrades-after-blackout  Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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00:00Portugal has announced new measures to strengthen its power grid after a blackout

00:06caught electricity to much of the Iberian Peninsula for hours in April.

00:11The new plan includes 137 million euro worth of investments in grid upgrades,

00:18increasing the number of power stations and stronger protection for key infrastructure.

00:23Thank you very much for your attention.

00:53The April blackout began around midday in Spain and Portugal and lasted through nightfall.

01:01It disrupted businesses, public transport, phone networks, the internet and other infrastructure.

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