Cyprus Civil Defense announces mandatory two-year service for specific age groups

The Cyprus Civil Defense Force has issued a formal call for registration and two-year mandatory service for specific citizens residing in government-controlled areas. Following a Cabinet decision and a notification from the Minister of the Interior, this measure applies to all women born in 2004 and all men born in 1972 and 1973.

The registration process is scheduled to take place at the offices of the Regional Civil Defense Directorates, local stations, and community council offices. Women are required to register between October 19 and October 23, 2026, while men must complete the process between November 9 and November 13, 2026. Applicants are instructed to bring their national identification cards to the designated locations.

This deployment is conducted under the existing Civil Defense (General) Regulations of 1997. In the capital, Nicosia, designated offices will remain open for registration from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with additional evening hours from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The authorities emphasize that all eligible citizens must comply with these instructions to fulfill their statutory obligations.