Cyprus conducts final nationwide test of the CY-Alert emergency system

On June 15, 2026, the Cyprus Civil Defence will conduct the final scheduled nationwide test of the CY-Alert emergency warning system. The test will occur between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to evaluate the platform in a real-world operating environment. The simulated message will feature an abduction or missing person scenario, clearly marked with the text 'TEST' or 'EXERCISE'. To prevent public alarm, the notification will not include the characteristic loud emergency siren. Officials emphasized that this is a drill and requires no action from the public. Residents are reminded to ensure their mobile device settings are properly configured to receive these alerts. For technical assistance or guidance on enabling notifications, citizens can contact the 1450 help center or visit the official website at www.gov.cy/cy-alert. This event concludes a testing program that began earlier in the month following the system's launch on June 2.