Press Release: EU supports Cyprus after massive explosion

Cyprus has requested assistance through the European Civil Protection Mechanism after the devastating explosion at Zygi naval base near Larnaca.

The authorities of Cyprus have asked for electricity generators because Vassilikos power station – the largest on the island – suffered extensive damage, severely limiting energy production.

The Cypriot authorities have also asked for assistance in assessing the damage to the power station and its restoration. To that end the European Union will deploy an assessment and coordination team of experts. A liaison officer from the Monitoring and Information Centre (MIC) of the European Commission will arrive in Cyprus tomorrow to prepare the arrival of the team.