The interior ministry confirmed on Sunday a strong demand for positions staffing the upcoming parliamentary elections, with presiding officers earning 617 euros and assistants 316 euros for the day.

“Experienced civil servants and employees of semi-governmental organisations are selected as presiding officers of the polling stations,” the ministry informed.

The hourly rate equates to approximately 37 euros for presiding officers and 20 euros for assistants.

The ministry expects 1,185 polling stations nationwide, staffed by an equal number of presiding officers, 4,439 assistants and 1,185 police officers.

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Up to 10 polling stations abroad may operate if sufficient interest is expressed, with previous overseas booths having been located in Athens, Thessaloniki, London and Brussels.

Applications are open to public officials, private sector employees, and unemployed graduates with priority given to the latter who are registered with the labour department.

The deadline for submitting applications for said positions is Monday, April 6.

The interior ministry has allocated over five million euros for the elections following a parliamentary budget cut, with additional funds requested to cover higher staffing costs.

The budget includes provisions for potential by-elections and state sponsorship for non-parliamentary parties meeting eligibility thresholds.

According to data released by the ministry on Friday, 5,492 new voter registrations had been submitted for the upcoming elections, which will be held on the electoral roll next Thursday.

Cypriots turning 18 before the election, Turkish Cypriots with declared addresses in the government-controlled areas, and applicants under 25 can register electronically.

Candidates must meet constitutional requirements, pay a €500 nomination fee, and secure signatures from four registered voters.

Currently, 28 political parties are registered for the upcoming election, each paying €2,000 and submitting supporting documentation with 300 signatures.