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Power cuts hit parts of Lakatamia after underground cable fault

In-Cyprus · 2026-07-12

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• What happened: Power cuts affected parts of Lakatamia, including Agios Mamas and Anthoupolis, due to a fault in an underground cable of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus. • Why it matters: The outages, which began around midday, highlight vulnerabilities in the local electricity infrastructure, potentially exacerbated by weather conditions. • What to watch next: Residents can expect power restoration by 4:30 pm, and further updates on the reliability of the electricity network may follow.

Local electricityNicosiaTop News Power cuts hit parts of Lakatamia after underground cable fault Diakopi Reumatos Id 1017764 2 Relevant News Power cuts hit parts of Lakatamia after underground cable fault 12 July 2026 Five arrested after attacks on police in Nicosia and Famagusta 12 July 2026 EU minimum pensions show wide gap as Cyprus reviews increases 12 July 2026 newsroom 12 July 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber Power cuts affected parts of Lakatamia around midday on Sunday following a fault in the Electricity Authority of Cyprus network. According to the EAC, the affected areas include Agios Mamas and Anthoupolis, as well as part of the Archangelos–Anthoupolis area near Nicosia Mall. EAC spokesperson Christina Papadopoulou said the fault involved an underground cable and may have been caused by heat or moisture. The outages began between 1:06 pm and 1:10 pm. Power is expected to be fully restored by 4:30 pm. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Five arrested after attacks on police in Nicosia and Famagusta EU minimum pensions show wide gap as Cyprus reviews increases Former emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, dies at 74 Four centres of power shape the Right’s race to Cyprus’s 2028 presidential election Lindsey Graham, pivotal US Republican senator, dies suddenly at 71 Sirens to sound across Cyprus on 15 and 20 July 1,600 cannabinoid products seized at Larnaca airport, two arrested (updated) Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.

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