Nationwide testing of the CY-Alert emergency system completed
On Monday, June 15, 2026, the Civil Defence of Cyprus conducted a nationwide test of the CY-Alert emergency warning system. Between 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm, mobile users across the island received a test notification simulating a kidnapping and missing person scenario. Authorities clarified that the alert was purely for testing purposes, involved no actual danger, and required no action from the public. To avoid unnecessary alarm, the message did not feature the system's characteristic loud tone and clearly indicated it was a test or exercise. While this marked the first simultaneous island-wide exercise, a previous smaller test took place on June 2 in Pissouri, Moniatis, and Psevdas. Some users reported not receiving the notification, prompting Civil Defence to urge citizens to update their mobile software and check their notification settings. Users can contact the helpline at 1450 or visit the official government website for guidance on enabling alerts for Android and iOS devices.