EAC employees to decide on strike escalation

Employees of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC), represented by the EPOPAI-OHO-SEK union, are expected to decide within the next two days whether to escalate strike actions. Kyriakos Tafounas, the union president, stated that the industrial action is driven by concerns over electricity supply adequacy and costs. He argued that the current energy market structure and legislative changes, such as the involvement of Cyta, could lead to further price increases. The union contends that because Cyprus is an isolated island dependent on conventional fuels, the priority should be increasing the share of renewable energy sources (RES) in production. According to Tafounas, the EAC should be allowed to operate its own RES parks or procure cheaper energy directly from private suppliers to benefit consumers. The union alleges that they have faced historical obstacles in developing their own renewable infrastructure. Addressing energy security, the union emphasizes the critical need for immediate infrastructure investments. No specific strike dates have been confirmed yet as the decision process continues.