Reports of an explosion in the city of Limassol have surfaced, with an emergency situation understood to be underway after a nightclub was rocked by a blast

05:50, Tue, Jul 7, 2026 Updated: 05:54, Tue, Jul 7, 2026

Police in Limassol, Cyprus [stock image]

Police in Limassol, Cyprus [stock image] (Image: Getty)

Reports of a blast in the city of Limassol have emerged online, with an emergency incident believed to be unfolding after a nightclub was reportedly rocked by an explosion.

According to local media, authorities in Limassol remain on high alert following an explosion in the city centre at approximately 3.30am local time.

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Conflicting reports suggest the building affected was a nightclub, while others indicate the site accommodates the city's cultural centre in central Limassol.

The explosion is understood to have caused damage to the building's entrance, along with a vehicle parked nearby on Megalou Alexandrou Street.

The scene has subsequently been cordoned off by police, according to reports, with an investigation now under way.

The explosion is understood to have caused damage to the building's entrance, along with a vehicle parked nearby on Megalou Alexandrou Street.

The scene has subsequently been cordoned off by police, according to reports, with an investigation now under way.