# Power outages in the Balkans persist > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/planned-utility-outages-in-central-europe > Updated: 2026-08-01T06:33:21.000Z. Sources: 71. Developments: 40. Maintenance‑driven electricity cuts continued across the Balkans through early August 2026. The previously reported outages in Sarajevo (July 29‑30) and multiple Montenegrin municipalities remained in effect, with the longest interruption in Sarajevo’s Sokolović Kolonija district ending at 15:30 on July 30. Bulgarian utilities carried out scheduled cuts in the Ruse villages on July 29‑30 and in the Varna towns on July 30‑31, citing urgent repairs of distribution infrastructure. On July 30, Kosovo’s electricity distributor (KEDS) announced planned maintenance that caused temporary interruptions in Pristina, Obiliq, Peja and surrounding villages, with outage windows between 10:00 and 18:00. A further round of mandatory safety works was scheduled for 1 August, affecting the 110/35 kV line serving Prizren and the 110/10 kV line, with outages from 05:00 to 15:00 to replace damaged transmission‑tower columns. These coordinated shutdowns across Bosnia‑Herzegovina, Montenegro, Bulgaria, and now Kosovo illustrate a region‑wide effort to upgrade aging power networks and address equipment failures. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-01: Kosovo power grid scheduled outages cut electricity to dozens of areas KEDS scheduled safety work on 1 Aug 2026 will cut power in Prizren and dozens of nearby streets and villages, as KOSTT replaces broken transmission‑tower columns. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kosovo-power-grid-scheduled-outages-cut-electricity-to-dozens-of-areas ### 2026-07-31: Serbia and Montenegro experience electricity outages Short power cuts hit Kragujevac, Serbia, while planned grid work will cause outages across many areas of Montenegro on Aug 2‑3. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serbia-and-montenegro-experience-electricity-outages ### 2026-07-29: KEDS schedules widespread power outages in Kosovo for Thursday KEDS will perform maintenance on 30 July 2026, causing planned electricity cuts across Pristina, Obiliq, Peja and nearby villages in Kosovo. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/keds-schedules-widespread-power-outages-in-kosovo-for-thursday ### 2026-07-29: Planned power outages hit Ruse and Varna regions in Bulgaria Urgent maintenance will cause staged electricity outages in Bulgaria's Ruse (July 29‑30) and Varna (July 30‑31) regions, affecting multiple villages and towns. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/planned-power-outages-hit-ruse-and-varna-regions-in-bulgaria ### 2026-07-28: Scheduled electricity outages hit Sarajevo and multiple Montenegrin towns Planned maintenance will cut power in Sarajevo on July 29‑30 and across numerous Montenegrin towns today, affecting multiple neighborhoods and prompting residents to adjust schedules. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/scheduled-electricity-outages-hit-sarajevo-and-multiple-montenegrin-towns ### 2026-07-26: Planned Power Outages Hit Croatia and Serbia on July 27, 2026 On July 27, 2026, planned maintenance will cause power cuts in Selnica, Croatia (09:00‑11:00) and multiple neighborhoods of Niš, Serbia, with outages spread throughout the day. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/planned-power-outages-hit-croatia-and-serbia-on-july-27-2026 ### 2026-07-24: Kosovo schedules mass power outages and clean‑energy grant deadline for July KEDS will cut electricity in several Kosovo municipalities on July 26‑28, 2026, while KIESA, the Economy Ministry and Luxembourg launch a clean‑energy grant program with a July 27 deadline. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kosovo-schedules-mass-power-outages-and-cleanenergy-grant-deadline-for-july ### 2026-07-24: Elektrodistribucija Srbije lists widespread Belgrade power cuts for today Elektrodistribucija Srbije posted today's power outage schedule for Belgrade, detailing affected streets and time windows in several municipalities. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elektrodistribucija-srbije-lists-widespread-belgrade-power-cuts-for-today ### 2026-07-22: KEDS Schedules Planned Power Outages Across Kosovo on July 22‑24, 2026 KEDS will carry out safety and upgrade work on July 22‑24, 2026, causing scheduled electricity outages across Pristina, Peja, Prizren, Ferizaj, Mitrovica and nearby areas in Kosovo. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/keds-schedules-planned-power-outages-across-kosovo-on-july-2224-2026 ### 2026-07-21: Serbia's EDS releases citywide power outage schedule for today EDS posted today's Belgrade power outage schedule, listing specific streets and times for cuts across multiple municipalities, plus expert remarks on smart meters saving electricity. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serbias-eds-releases-citywide-power-outage-schedule-for-today ### 2026-07-20: Planned Power Outages Affect Parts of Osijek and Dalj on Tuesday HEP will carry out maintenance on 22 July 2026, causing temporary electricity cuts in parts of Osijek and Dalj, Croatia, with possible delays if weather worsens. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/planned-power-outages-affect-parts-of-osijek-and-dalj-on-tuesday ### 2026-07-20: Bulgaria power outages disrupt Elena and Lovech municipalities Scheduled maintenance and network faults cause power cuts across Elena and Lovech municipalities in Bulgaria, affecting dozens of villages and local industry. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bulgaria-power-outages-disrupt-elena-and-lovech-municipalities ### 2026-07-18: Power outages cripple Bulgarian towns of Veliko Tarnovo and Gornooryahovo Thousands in Veliko Tarnovo and Gornooryahovo face daily power cuts, damaging appliances, halting businesses, and endangering medical equipment, with residents filing complaints over inadequate response. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/power-outages-cripple-bulgarian-towns-of-veliko-tarnovo-and-gornooryahovo ### 2026-07-17: Kosovo electricity imports jump 40% in May as thermal generation drops Kosovo’s May electricity imports rose 41% to 422 GWh as thermal output fell 45%; hydro, wind and solar increased, and KEDS scheduled outages for 18 July. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kosovo-electricity-imports-jump-40-in-may-as-thermal-generation-drops ### 2026-07-17: Belgrade faces eight-hour power outage as Elektrodistribucija announces planned cuts Elektrodistribucija warned that parts of Belgrade would be without electricity for about eight hours, causing a citywide power interruption. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/belgrade-faces-eight-hour-power-outage-as-elektrodistribucija-announces-planned-cuts ### 2026-07-16: Planned Power Outages Hit Neighborhoods in Serbia and Croatia EDS in Belgrade and HEP in Croatia announced scheduled power cuts for today across numerous streets and villages, with outages lasting from early morning to mid‑afternoon. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/planned-power-outages-hit-neighborhoods-in-serbia-and-croatia ### 2026-07-13: Planned Electricity Outages Affect Dubrovnik (HR) and Brčko (BA) in July 2026 Utility maintenance will cause power outages in Dubrovnik, Croatia (July 13‑15) and Brčko, Bosnia (July 14) affecting several neighborhoods. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/planned-electricity-outages-affect-dubrovnik-hr-and-brko-ba-in-july-2026 ### 2026-07-11: Planned Power Cuts Hit Montenegro Municipalities and Belgrade Scheduled maintenance will cut power to many Montenegrin municipalities on July 16 and to numerous neighborhoods in Belgrade on Saturday. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/planned-power-cuts-hit-montenegro-municipalities-and-belgrade ### 2026-07-09: Kosovo’s energy sector faces scheduled power cuts amid calls for state‑centric policy KEDS will cut power in parts of Kosovo on 10 July 2026 for safety work, while ex‑MP Donika Kadaj‑Bujupi calls for state‑led, diversified energy policy. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kosovos-energy-sector-faces-scheduled-power-cuts-amid-calls-for-statecentric-policy ### 2026-07-09: Bosnia-Herzegovina faces widespread electricity and water service outages on July 10 On July 10 2026, Bosnia’s Brčko district and several Herzegovina towns will experience planned electricity cuts and water‑network repairs, affecting thousands of residents. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bosnia-herzegovina-faces-widespread-electricity-and-water-service-outages-on-july-10 ### 2026-07-08: Belgrade faces scheduled power outages and road closures amid infrastructure works Belgrade will experience planned electricity cuts on many streets today, while traffic bans on several main roads will last through July‑August for water‑network and road works. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/belgrade-faces-scheduled-power-outages-and-road-closures-amid-infrastructure-works ### 2026-07-08: Bulgaria schedules extensive electricity outages July 8‑10 Bulgaria will carry out scheduled power cuts in many regions from July 8‑10 2026 due to maintenance, repairs and security work, affecting towns such as Pavlikeni, Varna, Veliko Tarnovo and Svishov. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bulgaria-schedules-extensive-electricity-outages-july-810 ### 2026-07-06: Montenegro schedules widespread electricity outages in dozens of municipalities on July 8 Montenegro’s CEDIS will carry out scheduled power cuts on July 8, affecting multiple municipalities with outages lasting from one to several hours. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/montenegro-schedules-widespread-electricity-outages-in-dozens-of-municipalities-on-july-8 ### 2026-07-05: Kosovo's KEDS Schedules Widespread Power Outages for Preventive Maintenance KEDS will cut power in many Kosovo areas on 6 July 2026 and the following Tuesday for preventive network upgrades, affecting thousands of customers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kosovos-keds-schedules-widespread-power-outages-for-preventive-maintenance ### 2026-07-04: Power outages scheduled in Ulcinj, Montenegro and several towns in Croatia Scheduled maintenance will cause power cuts in Ulcinj, Montenegro on July 6‑7 and in several Croatian towns on July 7‑8, affecting multiple neighborhoods with specific outage windows. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/power-outages-scheduled-in-ulcinj-montenegro-and-several-towns-in-croatia ### 2026-07-04: Planned electricity cuts affect towns in Bosnia, Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro Utility firms in Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia and Montenegro plan electricity cuts on July 5‑7, affecting dozens of towns and some Belgrade water supplies. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/montenegro-schedules-widespread-electricity-cuts-for-july-57 ### 2026-07-03: Kosovo's KEDS schedules limited power outages for network maintenance KEDS will cut power in parts of Pristina, Prizren and Ferizaj tomorrow for scheduled grid maintenance, with limited outages lasting a few hours. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kosovos-keds-schedules-limited-power-outages-for-network-maintenance ### 2026-07-01: Kosovo energy sector faces Serbian grid dispute, scheduled outages Kosovo's energy minister warned Serbia over grid communications while EU officials praised regional market integration; meanwhile, KEDS scheduled maintenance will cut power in Prizren neighborhoods on Thursday. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kosovo-energy-sector-faces-serbian-grid-dispute-scheduled-outages ### 2026-06-29: Montenegro power outage and Zagreb funicular suspended for scheduled maintenance On 1 July, Montenegro will see widespread power cuts for network upgrades, while Zagreb’s funicular is closed from 06:30‑14:00 for routine maintenance, with buses offered as alternatives. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/montenegro-power-outage-and-zagreb-funicular-suspended-for-scheduled-maintenance ### 2026-06-27: Bosnia and Herzegovina schedules power outages in Sarajevo and other regions June 28‑30 Bosnia and Herzegovina will carry out planned electricity cuts in Sarajevo (June 28 & 30) and several other municipalities (June 28‑29) for network maintenance. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bosnia-and-herzegovina-schedules-power-outages-in-sarajevo-and-other-regions-june-2830 ### 2026-06-26: Kučka Korita power outage hampers water supply and tourism Kučka Korita near Podgorica faces weeks of power cuts, leaving homes without water and disrupting tourism; CEDIS attributes outages to weather‑damaged 10 kV “Ubli” line and plans repairs by summer’s end. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kuka-korita-power-outage-hampers-water-supply-and-tourism ### 2026-06-24: Croatia electric utility announces widespread temporary power cuts On 26 June, planned grid work will temporarily cut power to multiple streets and villages in Split‑Dalmatia County, Croatia, with outages lasting from morning until early afternoon. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/croatia-electric-utility-announces-widespread-temporary-power-cuts ### 2026-06-24: Belgrade faces widespread power outages today as EDS implements scheduled cuts EDS announced scheduled power cuts for numerous Belgrade neighborhoods today, detailing specific streets and outage times from 08:00 to 15:00. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/belgrade-faces-widespread-power-outages-today-as-eds-implements-scheduled-cuts ### 2026-06-23: KEDS schedules electricity outages across Prizren, Ferizaj and Gjakovë KEDS will cut power in parts of Prizren, Ferizaj, Gjakovë and other Kosovo municipalities on June 24‑25, 2026 for preventive maintenance and network upgrades, with outages lasting several hours. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kosovo-power-outages-scheduled-for-june-24-2026 ### 2026-06-23: Planned power cuts hit Belgrade and Montenegro municipalities Scheduled maintenance will cause power cuts on 25 June in Belgrade streets and across multiple Montenegrin towns, with detailed time windows for each area. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/belgrade-schedules-widespread-power-cuts-across-seven-municipalities ### 2026-06-21: Power outages scheduled in Sofia and Niš on June 22 Planned maintenance will cause power cuts on June 22 in Sofia, Bulgaria, and Niš, Serbia, affecting multiple districts and streets throughout the day. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/power-outages-scheduled-in-sofia-and-ni-on-june-22 ### 2026-06-20: Kosovo power grid maintenance to cause outages in several villages this weekend KEDS will cut power in Prizren and nearby villages on 20‑21 June for safety‑related maintenance, affecting dozens of streets and businesses. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kosovo-power-grid-maintenance-to-cause-outages-in-several-villages-this-weekend ### 2026-06-16: Planned electricity outages scheduled in Czech Republic and Montenegro Utility companies in the Czech Republic and Montenegro announced scheduled power outages on 8 July and 17 June, affecting specific streets and neighborhoods. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/planned-electricity-outages-scheduled-in-czech-republic-and-montenegro ### 2026-06-09: Planned Power Outages Hit Multiple Areas in Varaždin County, Croatia Utility works will cause scheduled power cuts on Wednesday in multiple Varaždin County towns and villages, with outages from 09:00‑11:00 up to 14:00. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/planned-power-outages-hit-multiple-areas-in-varadin-county-croatia ### 2026-06-03: Electricity and water service outages scheduled in Hvozdec (CZ) and Brčko district (BA) Planned electricity outage on 30 June 2026 in Hvozdec, Czech Republic, and utility disruptions—including power, water leaks and waste collection—in Brčko district, Bosnia. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/electricity-and-water-service-outages-scheduled-in-hvozdec-cz-and-brko-district-ba --- Cite as: Power outages in the Balkans persist. 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