Local EACelectricity Thousands of power outage reports after storm as AHK crews work to restore Nicosia supply Ahk 1 Relevant News Thousands of power outage reports after storm as AHK crews work to restore Nicosia supply 30 August 2026 Dimi Mavropoulos saved his daughter before he was swept away in Cape Greco tragedy, friend says 30 August 2026 One dead, several injured, in Swiss shooting incident, police say 30 August 2026 newsroom 30 August 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber Power supply problems continue to affect areas of Nicosia following the severe weather that hit Cyprus, with Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) crews working to repair damage to the network. According to EAC spokesperson Christina Papadopoulou, the faults caused by the storm were extensive, while the authority’s call centre received around 18,000 calls from citizens reporting electricity problems yesterday alone. EAC crews continue restoration work, although power has not yet been fully restored in some areas. No clear timetable has been given so far for the completion of all repairs. The severe weather caused widespread disruption across Cyprus, including fallen trees, damage to properties, fires caused by lightning strikes, as well as incidents involving damaged electricity cables that resulted in sparks and explosions. The EAC continues to assess the condition of the network and respond to reported incidents, prioritising the restoration of electricity supply in affected areas. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Dimi Mavropoulos saved his daughter before he was swept away in Cape Greco tragedy, friend says One dead, several injured, in Swiss shooting incident, police say Witness describes desperate rescue attempts before deadly Cape Greco boat tragedy Cyprus-born Greek Twins build bridge between China, Cyprus and Greece through viral videos 19-year-old woman arrested over alleged attempted car arson in Limassol Four injured after two-vehicle crash on Limassol–Platres road Mecca and the new Middle East: What it means for the Eastern Mediterranean and Cyprus Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.
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Mavropoulos tragedy: Partner remains in hospital as police investigate Cape Greco boat disaster
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