Cyprus emergency number: 112

Either. Dial 112 from any phone in Cyprus for the police, an ambulance, or the fire service. It is the pan-European emergency number, free of charge from fixed and mobile phones, and reaches English-speaking operators. The local line 199 connects to the same three services.

Yes. Greek and Turkish are the official languages of the Republic of Cyprus, but the Deputy Ministry of Tourism says English is widely spoken, and operators on the emergency line speak English, according to NHS Wales. State your location and the help you need as clearly as you can.

For an immediate threat, dial 112 or 199: both reach the Cyprus Police. For a theft, a scam or lost belongings that is not urgent, report it in person at a Cyprus Police station and keep the report reference for your insurer. Canada's travel advice for Cyprus warns of card and ATM fraud, so if a bank card is involved, call your bank as well.

It is 112. In Cyprus, 112 covers the ambulance, the police, and the fire service from a single call, and 199 reaches the same services, so call and ask for an ambulance. The Accident and Emergency departments of the state general hospitals, such as Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, and Paphos General Hospital, operate around the clock.

Report the loss to the Cyprus Police, then contact your country's embassy or consulate as soon as possible. British nationals are served by the British High Commission in Nicosia on +357 22 861100. US citizens are served by the US Embassy in Nicosia on +357 22 393939. Other nationals should check their government travel-advice page for the nearest mission in Nicosia.

Dial 112 or 199 for the police, ambulance, or fire service. The UK Foreign Office warns of a high risk of wildfires in Cyprus, particularly from April to October, and winter can bring heavy rain and the occasional flash flood. The fire service also responds to road accidents, floods, and rescue operations. Follow local news and the instructions of your hotel staff.

In a medical emergency, call 112 and ask for an ambulance. Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos each have a state general hospital with a 24-hour Accident and Emergency department. Their general lines are Nicosia General Hospital on +357 22 603000, Limassol General on +357 25 801100, Larnaca General on +357 24 800500, and Paphos General on +357 26 803100. For Ayia Napa and Protaras the state hospital is Famagusta General Hospital in Paralimni. A GHIC or EHIC gives access to medically necessary state healthcare, but the UK Foreign Office says it is not an alternative to travel insurance.

No. The same numbers work everywhere in the Republic of Cyprus: dial 112 or 199 in Limassol, Paphos, Larnaca, Nicosia, Ayia Napa, and Protaras alike. Non-emergency reports go to a local police station. For hospital care, four towns have their own state general hospital (general lines: Limassol General +357 25 801100, Larnaca General +357 24 800500, Paphos General +357 26 803100, Nicosia General +357 22 603000), while Ayia Napa and Protaras are served by Famagusta General Hospital in Paralimni.