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Power outage in the Czech Republic: millions affected – chaos in Prague!
A widespread power outage hit the Czech Republic, including Prague and surrounding regions, on July 4, 2025. The cause was a technical glitch.
Power outage in the Czech Republic: millions affected – chaos in Prague!
On July 4, 2025, the Czech Republic was rocked by a drastic power outage that paralyzed large parts of the country, including the capital Prague. Thousands of households were affected and public transport, especially on the right bank of the Vltava, came to a standstill. Trams and subways were out of service for half an hour, significantly disrupting people's daily lives. Many citizens were even stuck in elevators while the technical glitch with a failed phase conductor was quickly identified as the cause. According to Süddeutscher.de, the effects of the power outage were noticeable and required a gradual restoration of power supply.
The state network operator CEPS confirmed that it was not just Prague that was affected. Power was also out in other regions of the Czech Republic, including Liberec, Usti nad Labem and parts of central Bohemia. Prime Minister Petr Fiala called the situation “extraordinary and unpleasant” and the cybersecurity agency has started an investigation to ensure that no security breaches, such as a possible act of sabotage, were behind the incident. However, the police have initially ruled out a cyber attack or a terrorist attack. CEPS spokeswoman Hana Klimova stated that the exact cause of the power outage was still being investigated, which further worried the population.
Context of the incident
Just a few months earlier, in April 2025, Spain and Portugal experienced a massive power outage due to a power surge that triggered an “uncontrollable chain reaction.” Southwest France and Morocco were also briefly affected. These incidents raise questions about the safety standards and efficiency of the power grid. In particular, the Bundesnetzagentur points out the importance of redispatch measures that aim to prevent network bottlenecks. A failure in network security could lead to similar incidents in the future, and it is hoped that the investigations in the Czech Republic will provide clarity and help prevent similar disruptions.
Renewing the power supply after such an incident is not only a technical but also a social challenge that shows how vulnerable modern societies are. Many people experience the impact firsthand when everyday infrastructure comes to a standstill. Resistance to possible future risks must be strengthened accordingly, with developments in the Czech Republic providing an example for other countries. At a time when energy supply is more in focus than ever, those responsible must have a good hand in ensuring grid stability.