nicosia primary — nicosia primary — A primary school in Nicosia has remained closed for several days after an electrical fault caused a power outage, forcing 144 pupils to relocate to temporary venues across the capital. Agios Antonios primary school has been shut since Friday following electrical problems that first emerged last Thursday.
The Nicosia School Board has arranged alternative accommodation for pupils whilst repairs continue. School Board president Nikos Megalemos told Philenews that problems began last Wednesday when “devices were emitting smoke.”
Initial electrical inspections found no faults, but the issue persisted on Thursday, prompting comprehensive facility checks. “For safety reasons, we had to cut the power supply and begin repairing the problems,” Megalemos said. Both the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) and the Electromechanical Services Department were notified.
The school has remained closed from Friday through Wednesday, requiring a final EAC inspection before reopening. During the closure, pupils have been accommodated at various locations across Nicosia. Students attended an excursion on Friday and were hosted at Eleneio school on Monday. Tuesday’s lessons took place at the Athalassa Environmental Study Centre, which also hosted classes today. One class was relocated to Severeio library due to space constraints.
Preventive electrical repairs have included replacing intermediate power switches, fuses and the main distribution panel. LED lights are replacing old fluorescent fixtures from Monday onwards. “We are preparing new electrical installation plans that will be sent to EAC within the day so they can proceed with the inspection,” Megalemos said, targeting Thursday’s reopening.
EAC spokeswoman Christina Papadopoulou confirmed to Philenews that the authority awaits the plans and will conduct immediate inspections upon receipt. “We are available to them even today,” she said.