Power outages reported across parts of Nicosia and Larnaca

On September 17, 2026, widespread power outages were reported across various districts in Nicosia and Larnaca. The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) confirmed that the disruptions were caused by technical faults within their infrastructure. In Nicosia specifically, technicians identified the issue as a failure in an 11,000-volt medium-voltage cable at a local substation.

EAC repair crews were immediately dispatched to the affected locations in both cities to address the damage. While initial reports from the scene in Nicosia suggested that power would be restored within an hour, the EAC official website indicated that teams are working to restore electricity as quickly as possible across all affected areas. Additional reports noted that Aradippou, a municipality in the Larnaca district, had been experiencing power issues since the early morning.

The authorities have urged residents to remain patient while maintenance work continues. There are currently no reports of major incidents resulting from the blackout, and technical teams are continuing their efforts to stabilize the network across the affected regions.