Cyprus domestic abuse victims trigger silent SOS app 27 times to summon emergency police patrols

The “Elpis” application has proven vital in protecting women who need to call for help by pressing a red SOS button on their mobile phones when domestic situations escalate. However, some women are unable to activate the system in time. Police cited a recent case involving the wife of a wanted foreign national, who was repeatedly stabbed alongside her mother in an attempted murder.

A total of 457 women have installed the application on their phones since its launch in July 2025, according to...