Cyprus (CY)
Cyprus is a Mediterranean island nation and EU member state situated at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa.
Capital: Nicosia
Region: Europe
Language: Greek
Currency: EUR (€)
Cost of living: Moderate (index 62)
Emergency: 112
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Emergency Numbers
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General Emergency
112
Police
199
Fire Brigade
199
Ambulance
199
Poison Control
1401 (Pharmacy Council / Poison Information Line)
Mental Health
Cyprus Mental Health Line: 1440 (free, operated by Mental Health Services)
Domestic Violence
Association for Prevention and Handling of Violence in the Family: 1440
Child Protection
Social Welfare Services: 1455
Road Assistance
Cyprus Automobile Association (CAA): 22 313 233. Available 24/7 for members.
GESY Out-of-Hours Clinic / Emergencies
1420
GESY personal doctor line and out-of-hours guidance. For urgent but non-life-threatening situations, contact your registered GESY doctor or call 1420 for triage advice.
GESY helpline 24/7. Out-of-hours clinics operate in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos.
How to call emergency services in Cyprus
For 112 / 199: works from any mobile without credit, free of charge. State your location clearly (street address, landmark). Operators speak English. 112 connects to European emergency coordination.