The recent blackout in Spain has disrupted daily life and various industries. While public transportation in Madrid is operational again, the main train station is still struggling, causing delays for many commuters. In Barcelona, shop assistants like Milena faced challenges managing without power, and businesses like Ana Martinez's fish shop had to rely on older methods to keep things running.
Production at SEAT is gradually resuming, but it will take time to reach full capacity. The Spanish employers' association CEOE estimates the economic impact of the blackout at no less than 1.6 billion euros, with sectors like oil refineries and blast furnaces needing weeks or even longer to return to normal.
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