Grid operator DEDDIE scheduled temporary power cuts for Wednesday, 29 July, affecting residents and businesses in Nea Iraklitsa and Nea Peramos, two coastal communities west of Kavala. The outages, part of routine maintenance work on the distribution network, were announced in advance so residents could plan accordingly. Such scheduled interruptions are typically limited to a few hours and are more common during the summer months when maintenance crews take advantage of lower heating demand.