A cold wave sweeping across Cyprus threatens to test the island’s energy infrastructure in the coming days. Chará Kousiappa, spokesperson for the Cyprus Transmission System Operator (TSOC), warned that the country could face serious challenges as energy demand surges.
“It will be a tough situation,” Kousiappa told the Cyprus News Agency. “We’re already seeing very high demand, and we’re continuously assessing the situation. We hope things will go smoothly, but we’re ready to act if necessary.”
The cold front is expected to hit shortly, with the most critical period for electricity demand falling between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM—when renewable energy production drops off. During these peak hours, the power supply will be under significant pressure, as several key power units are offline due to scheduled maintenance or technical issues.
TSOC is closely monitoring the situation, and Kousiappa hopes that some of the power units currently under repair at the Dhekelia and Vasilikos stations can be brought back online before temperatures fall. She also emphasized the importance of energy conservation, urging the public to reduce electricity usage during peak hours and shift high-energy tasks, like laundry and dishwashing, to the day when solar power is at its peak.
As Cyprus braces for a difficult few days, authorities are calling on citizens to play their part in ensuring the stability of the island’s power grid.
AI In Practice To Bring Business Leaders To Nicosia For Practical AI Conversations
AI in Practice: Changing the Future of Business will take place on Monday, 19 October 2026, at European University Cyprus in Nicosia, bringing founders, business owners, CEOs and senior executives together for an evening focused on practical conversations around artificial intelligence.
The event is organised by Panis.News in collaboration with GrantXpert Consulting and Future Skills Hub at European University Cyprus.
Rather than focusing only on which AI tool to buy, the evening will explore a more pressing question: what problem is AI meant to solve inside a business? The discussion will look at questions such as where teams lose time, where useful customer information is lost across disconnected systems, and where AI could help test new services or improve existing processes.
What To Expect
The programme will approach the subject from three directions: why AI matters, how business problems can become the starting point for AI adoption, and how leaders should think about the future of their companies.
Monica Odysseos, Head of the AI and Data Lab at Grant Thornton Cyprus, will open with a session on why business leaders should care about AI. Her presentation will explore how AI is changing the way people work, make decisions, and create, drawing on her background in software development, accounting and applied AI.
George Malekkos, CEO of POWERSOFT Computer Solutions and President of CITEA, will examine how business problems can become the starting point for AI adoption. His presentation will look at selecting useful applications, preparing teams and processes, and measuring results.
Paris Thomas, Executive Advisor on AI and Strategy of Fortune 500 companies, will deliver the keynote “AI and the Future of Business: Will Your Business Be Here in 2030?” His session will include live AI demonstrations and enterprise case studies, exploring how leaders can improve their current business while developing new opportunities and preparing for longer-term change.
Programme Highlights
The event will also include a welcome note from Cyprus Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides, followed later by a Q&A with the speakers. The conversation will continue over drinks and bites, with time for attendees to meet the speakers and connect with other participants.
Who Should Attend
The event is designed for business leaders responsible for their company’s next steps, including founders, business owners, CEOs, and senior executives. The focus is on helping them ask better questions about AI and consider where it could improve current operations, create new opportunities, and support longer-term change.
Date, Time And Venue
Date: Monday, 19 October 2026 Time: 18:00–22:30, Cyprus time Venue: European University Cyprus, Nicosia
Registration begins at 18:00, with the programme starting at 18:30.
How To Register
Exclusive to the Future Media readers, get 30% off ticket price with code: “voucher 30”.
The event is organised by Panis.News, in collaboration with GrantXpert Consulting and Future Skills Hub at European University Cyprus. Silver sponsors include Growth Hacking Cyprus, RSEVEN and Mel’s Digital. Supporters include Cyprus Computer Society, XValley Tech, Business Society Accelerator and Startup School Cyprus, while community partners include EIT Community Hub Cyprus, CYENS, Women in Tech, Startup Greece and ECECT.
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