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Power Outage Strands Card Users in Spain and Portugal

A recent power outage in Spain and Portugal caught many card users off guard, as electronic payment systems came to a standstill. With businesses unable to process transactions, customers found themselves scrambling for cash, shining a spotlight on the vulnerabilities within the region’s infrastructure.

Can the Franco-German Romance Overcome Lingering Differences?

France and Germany’s recent diplomatic rapprochement has ignited a wave of optimism throughout Europe. However, beneath this hopeful surface, significant tensions surrounding defense, energy, and economic policy continue to simmer. Analysts are left pondering: can this blossoming partnership truly endure the weight of these deep-rooted differences?