Malta’s ongoing wave of summer power cuts has attracted international attention, with global news agency Reuters reporting on the widespread electricity outages affecting the islands during this week’s heatwave.In its report, Reuters highlighted how Valletta was left without power on Wednesday, just a day after Prime Minister Robert Abela issued an “unconditional” apology to residents who had been left without electricity for hours as temperatures soared.The international news outlet noted that the outages affected not only homes but also businesses, restaurants and government offices, including the Office of the Prime Minister.According to the report, some restaurants were forced to dispose of food because of the disruptions, while a court sitting was briefly interrupted when the power failed.Reuters also reported that Enemalta attributed the outages to faults in the electricity distribution network caused by record demand during extreme temperatures. Malta has experienced one of its hottest spells in recent years, with temperatures climbing to over 42°C during the five-day heatwave.The report further highlighted comments by Prime Minister Abela, who said the country was facing increasing challenges linked to climate change and prolonged periods of extreme heat, while the Opposition called for compensation for affected families and businesses.Reuters is one of the world’s largest and most trusted news agencies, supplying reports to thousands of newspapers, broadcasters and digital publications across the globe. Its coverage means Malta’s electricity disruptions have become an international story, drawing attention well beyond the islands.The Reuters report comes as residents across Malta and Gozo continue to report intermittent power cuts during one of the hottest weeks of the summer.•