Nicosia, Cyprus. The electoral service issued instructions and contact information for voters ahead of the parliamentary elections next Sunday, including guidance on valid ballot marks and preference voting rules.
Voter information lines and operating hours
In an announcement issued on Saturday, officials said a national information line is available on 77 77 22 12, with provincial numbers also in operation for voter queries.
The provincial numbers are Nicosia 22 804 340, Limassol 25 806 440, Famagusta 23 828 578, Larnaca 24 205 999, and Paphos 26 801 142, along with an interior ministerial line on 22 867 640.
The service operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm and on Saturday from 8am to 1pm.
What voters can ask
Officials said members of the public may call to confirm polling station details, replace electoral booklets, check voting hours, and confirm the number of permitted preference crosses per district.
Valid ballot marks and voting method
Voters were reminded of the correct way to cast a valid ballot.
The announcement said only the marks “X”, “+” or “✔” are accepted, adding that any other mark or identifying symbol will invalidate the ballot.
It said voters must mark either a party combination or an individual candidate in the designated square.
It added that voters cannot select candidates from different combinations or mix party lists and independents on the same ballot, as this would render the vote invalid.
Preference voting
On preference voting, the announcement set out limits by district.
Have you checked your polling station details and the preference cross limits in your district?