Although Greek is the official language of Cyprus, English is the standard language spoken over the phone by all emergency personnel.

Emergency Numbers

Ambulance: 199 / 112 Greek Asthenoforo
Police: 199 / 112 Greek Astonomya
Fire Service: 199 / 112 Greek Fotia

Cyprus Police

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Cyprus State Health Services

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Latest News

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The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has released a review of the UK State Pension that calls for the ‘triple lock’ to be scrapped and replaced with what would effectively be a ‘double lock’. The ‘triple lock’ was introduced in April 2011. It allows the basic state...

Voting in UK by British Overseas Residents

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Help Desk

Do you need advice on matters relating to living, working or retiring in Cyprus?

Whether you already live on island or plan to move out to Cyprus, the Cyprus Residents Planning Group can help navigate you through the visa and residency permit procedures.