Gatwick AG Receives UAE Corporate Service Provider (“CSP”) License

HONG KONG / ACCESSWIRE / March 24, 2023 / Hong Kong based consulting firm Gatwick AG (www.gatwicklaw.com) has secured its CSP license in the Ras Al Khaimah free trade zone in the UAE. This license grants Gatwick AG the permission to provide corporate, legal and accounting services to its clients.

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The approval is part of the ongoing effort of the company to expand its business Internationally and penetrate new attractive markets for the company. In February 2023, the company has set up a local entity and opened an office inthe UAE and is currently operational in the Middle East region.

In 2023, the company plans further expansion into the African market to bolster coverage of emerging markets. At the same time, Gatwick AG plans to expand its licensing portfolio and seek further CSP licenses across its target company formation jurisdictions.

More information on the company

Gatwick Advisory Group is an International consulting firm specializing in assisting high risk companies in the crypto, fintech andgambling industries with bank account opening, licensing and international business expansion. At this stage, Gatwick Group has over 100+ partner banks and offer company formation/maintenance services in Europe andoffshore jurisdictions.

Primary contact: dragan.doganzic@gatwicklaw.com
Company website: www.gatwicklaw.com
Hong Kong Office Contact number: +852 3750 7706
UAE office Contact number: +971 (0) 4 319 7526

SOURCE: Gatwick HK Limited

ROSEN, A GLOBAL AND LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages TAL Education Group Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation – TAL

NEW YORK, March 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of TAL Education Group (NYSE: TAL) resulting from allegations that TAL Education may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

SO WHAT: If you purchased TAL Education securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=3137 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.

WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On March 14, 2023, Seeking Alpha published an article entitled “TAL Education, Chinese ed-tech stocks slump on crackdown fears.” The article discussed how “Chinese media reports indicated the company may have flouted government regulations.” In addition, the article stated “TAL subsidiary Xueersi restarted courses that run counter to conventions put in place by Xi Jinping’s Common Prosperity drive. Specifically, courses were restarted in subjects like mathematics and English under the guise of permitted tutoring outside of core subjects. Under the ‘Double Reduction Policy’, tutoring in core subjects must be offered as a strictly non-profit business.”

On this news, TAL Education’s American depositary shares (ADS) price fell 10% to close at $6.12 per ADS on March 14, 2023.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

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ROSEN, A LONGSTANDING LAW FIRM, Encourages Alphabet Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – GOOG, GOOGL

NEW YORK, March 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG, GOOGL), the parent company of Google, between February 4, 2020 and January 23, 2023, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than May 15, 2023.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Alphabet securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Alphabet class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=13312 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than May 15, 2023. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Alphabet used its dominance in the field of digital advertising to disadvantage website publishers and advertisers who used competing advertising products; (2) the foregoing conduct was anticompetitive in nature and likely to draw significant regulatory scrutiny; (3) Alphabet’s revenues were unsustainable to the extent that they were the product of said anticompetitive conduct; (4) Alphabet’s conduct, once revealed, would negatively impact the Company’s reputation and expose it to a heightened risk of litigation and regulatory enforcement action; and (5) as a result, the Company’s public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Alphabet class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=13312 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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Olymp Trade Launches Ramadan Charity Campaign

The goal is to provide food to 3,000 families in need

ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES – Media OutReach – 24 March 2023 – Olymp Trade, a trading platform with over 80 million user accounts, is launching a Ramadan charity campaign under the motto Every 1 Counts. This event is in line with Olymp Trade’s belief that trading can go beyond making a personal profit.

Between March 13 and April 22, the charity campaign participants will trade to assemble food baskets for families suffering from food insecurity. The rules are simple: For every 100 trades made during the campaign, Olymp Trade will sponsor one food basket with over 10 kg of shelf-stable foods, including rice, sugar, spices and dates.

The campaign’s goal is to raise funds for 3,000 food baskets and provide disadvantaged families with tasty and nutritious meals. One trade, one action, one more person involved — from these simple numbers comes a massive contribution to the common goal.

Every 1 Counts will be held in close partnership with the Misr El Kheir Foundation (MEK), a well-known Egyptian non-profit. Since 2007, this NGO has been working towards sustainable human development. Among its key areas of focus are health, education and human solidarity. The mission of the Misr El Kheir Foundation is to reduce poverty, illiteracy, disease and unemployment.

Once the charity campaign is over, the donation will be sent to the Misr El Kheir Foundation, who will then use the funds to assemble food baskets. The aid will be distributed to the beneficiaries during a special offline event.

According to an Olymp Trade representative, Every 1 Counts pursues more than one goal:

“Our main objective is to provide nutritious food to those in need. However, it’s important to remember that Ramadan meals also have an important social function, bringing families together and strengthening community ties.”

Because of this, campaigns like Every 1 Counts benefit communities not just in practical ways, but also socially. It’s an excellent opportunity for Olymp Traders to do more good during this holy month.

‫Olymp Trade تطلق حملة رمضان الخيرية

الهدف هو توفير الغذاء لـ 3,000 أسرة محتاجة

تطلق Olymp Trade، وهي منصة تداول تضم أكثر من 80 مليون حساب مستخدم، حملة خيرية رمضانية تحت شعار كل فرد مهم. يتماشى هذا الحدث مع إيمان Olymp Trade بأن التداول يمكن أن يتجاوز مجرد تحقيق الربح الشخصي.

بين 13 مارس و 22 أبريل، سيتداول المشاركون في الحملة الخيرية لتجميع سلال الطعام للعائلات التي تعاني من انعدام الأمن الغذائي. القواعد بسيطة: مقابل كل 100 صفقة يتم إجراؤها خلال الحملة، ستوفر Olymp Trade سلة طعام واحدة تحتوي على أكثر من 10 كجم من الأطعمة الجافة، مثل الأرز والسكر والتوابل والتمر.

تهدف الحملة إلى جمع الأموال لتوفير  3,000 سلة طعام وتزويد الأسر المحتاجة بوجبات لذيذة ومغذية. صفقة واحدة، عمل واحد، شخص واحد أكثر مشترك — من هذه الأرقام البسيطة تأتي المساهمة الضخمة في الهدف المشترك.

سيتم تنظيم “كل فرد مهم” بالشراكة مع مؤسسة مصر الخير (MEK)، وهي منظمة غير ربحية مصرية مشهورة. منذ عام 2007، تعمل هذه المنظمة غير الحكومية على تحقيق التنمية البشرية المستدامة. ومن بين مجالات اهتماماتها الرئيسية الصحة والتعليم والتضامن الإنساني. تتمثل مهمة مؤسسة “مصر الخير” في الحد من الفقر والأمية والمرض والبطالة.

بمجرد انتهاء الحملة الخيرية، سيتم إرسال التبرع إلى مؤسسة مصر الخير، التي ستستخدم الأموال بعد ذلك لتجميع سلال الطعام. سيتم توزيع المساعدات على المستحقين خلال حدث خاص خارج الإنترنت.

وفقًا لممثل Olymp Trade، فإن “كل فرد مهم” تسعى إلى تحقيق أكثر من هدف واحد

:”هدفنا الرئيسي هو توفير الطعام المغذي للمحتاجين. ومع ذلك، من المهم أن نتذكر أن وجبات رمضان لها أيضًا وظيفة اجتماعية مهمة، ألا وهي تجميع العائلات معًا وتعزيز الروابط الاجتماعية”.

ولهذا السبب، فإن حملات مثل “كل فرد مهم” تفيد المجتمعات ليس فقط بطرق عملية، ولكن أيضًا اجتماعيًا. إنها فرصة ممتازة لمتداولي Olymp Trade لتقديم المزيد من الخير خلال هذا الشهر الفضيل.

Nyxoah Announces a $15 Million Private Placement Financing

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Nyxoah Announces a $15 Million Private Placement Financing

Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium – March 23, 2023, 9:05pm CET / 4:05pm ET – Nyxoah SA (Euronext Brussels/Nasdaq: NYXH) (“Nyxoah” or the “Company”), a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative solutions to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), today announced a €13.35 million private placement financing from the sale of 2,047,544 new ordinary shares at a price per share of €6.52 (approximately U.S. $7.10 at current exchange rates), the closing price on Euronext Brussels on March 23, 2023. Gross proceeds total €13.35 million (approximately U.S. $15 million at current exchange rates) and will be used for general corporate purposes. The closing is expected to occur on or about March 30, 2023, subject to customary closing conditions.

The private placement financing includes historical Nyxoah shareholders, notably ResMed and Robert Taub, Nyxoah’s Founder and Chairman.

The ordinary shares are being sold in a private placement and have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities, nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state.

About Nyxoah
Nyxoah is a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative solutions to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Nyxoah’s lead solution is the Genio® system, a patient-centered, leadless and battery-free hypoglossal neurostimulation therapy for OSA, the world’s most common sleep disordered breathing condition that is associated with increased mortality risk and cardiovascular comorbidities. Nyxoah is driven by the vision that OSA patients should enjoy restful nights and feel enabled to live their life to its fullest.

Following the successful completion of the BLAST OSA study, the Genio® system received its European CE Mark in 2019. Following the positive outcomes of the BETTER SLEEP study, Nyxoah received CE mark approval for the expansion of its therapeutic indications to Complete Concentric Collapse (CCC) patients, currently contraindicated in competitors’ therapy. Additionally, the Company is currently conducting the DREAM IDE pivotal study for FDA and U.S. commercialization approval.

For more information, please visit http://www.nyxoah.com/.

Caution – CE marked since 2019. Investigational device in the United States. Limited by U.S. federal law to investigational use in the United States.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The following information is provided pursuant to Article 7:97 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code. The new shares were offered pursuant to a private placement. The investors that purchase the shares include, among others, (either directly or through entities controlled by them) Robert Taub, who is the chairman of the board of directors, and Jürgen Hambrecht, who is an independent director. Together, those two investors purchase new shares for EUR 5.6 million in gross proceeds at an issue price equal to the closing price on Euronext Brussels on March 23, 2023.

As Robert Taub and Jürgen Hambrecht qualify as related parties of the Company, the board of directors applied the related parties procedure of article 7:97 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code in connection with the participation of the aforementioned directors to the private placement. Within the context of the aforementioned procedure, prior to resolving on the private placement, a committee of three independent directors of the Company (the “Committee”) issued an advice to the board of directors in which the Committee assessed the participation of the two aforementioned investors in the private placement. In its advice to the board of directors, the Committee concluded the following: “Based on the information provided, the Committee considers that the proposed Transaction is in line with the strategy pursued by the Company, will be done on market terms, and is unlikely to lead to disadvantages for the Company and its shareholders (in terms of dilution) that are not sufficiently compensated by the advantages that the Transaction offers the Company”.

The Company’s board of directors approved the principle of the private placement and did not deviate from the Committee’s advice. The Company’s statutory auditor’s assessment of the Committee’s advice and the minutes of the meeting of the Company’s board of directors, is as follows: “Based on our limited review, performed in accordance with ISRE 2410 “Review of interim financial information performed by the independent auditor of the entity” and the applicable standards of the “Institut des Réviseurs d’Entreprises/Instituut der Bedrijfsrevisoren”, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the financial and accounting data contained in the minutes of the board of directors’ meeting of March 23, 2023 and in the report of the committee of independent directors in accordance with article 7: 97 of the Companies and Associations Code would contain material inconsistencies with the information available to us in the course of our engagement. However, we do not express an opinion on the value of the transaction or on the appropriateness of the decision of the board of directors”.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD BE PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY AND DOES NOT FORM PART OF ANY OFFER TO SELL OR PURCHASE, OR THE SOLICITATION OF ANY OFFER TO SELL OR PURCHASE, ANY SECURITIES. THE DISTRIBUTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT AND THE OFFER, SUBSCRIPTION, SALE AND PURCHASE OF SECURITIES DESCRIBED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IN CERTAIN JURISDICTIONS MAY BE RESTRICTED BY LAW. ANY PERSONS READING THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHOULD INFORM THEMSELVES OF AND OBSERVE ANY SUCH RESTRICTIONS.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements that are not statements of historical facts are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “expects,” “potential,” “could,” or similar expressions that are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Forward-looking statements include express or implied statements relating to, among other things, Nyxoah’s current expectations regarding the Genio® system; planned and ongoing clinical studies of the Genio® system; the potential advantages of the Genio® system; Nyxoah’s goals with respect to the development, regulatory pathway and potential use of the Genio® system; the utility of clinical data in potentially obtaining FDA approval of the Genio® system; the Company’s results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, performance, prospects, growth and strategies; and statements relating to the private placement, including the expected closing, the anticipated proceeds from the private placement and the use thereof. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Nyxoah’s control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in these forward-looking statements. In particular, these risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks relating to market conditions and the Company’s inability, or the inability of the investors, to satisfy the conditions for the closing in the private placement. Given these uncertainties, the reader is advised not to place any undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Other risks and uncertainties faced by Nyxoah include those identified under the heading “Risk Factors” in Nyxoah’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC, as well as subsequent filings and reports filed with the SEC. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release reflect Nyxoah’s views as of the date hereof, and Nyxoah does not assume and specifically disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

Contacts:
Nyxoah
David DeMartino, Chief Strategy Officer
david.demartino@nyxoah.com
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UK demonstrators protest Israeli prime minister’s visit to London

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has welcomed Benjamin Netanyahu at his official residence in London as protesters shouting “Shame!” in Hebrew demonstrated against the Israeli leader’s right-wing policies and his government's plans to overhaul the country’s judiciary.

Netanyahu had to pass by hundreds of protesters waving Israeli flags and waving signs calling for the defence of Israeli democracy as he arrived on Friday for talks that are expected to focus on concerns about Iran’s nuclear programme.

Netanyahu arrived in London as protesters back home in Israel blocked roads and clashed with police over his right-wing government’s plans to overhaul the judicial system.

The proposals have ignited the biggest protests in the country’s history amid rare dissent from people throughout Israeli society, including military reservists, navy veterans, high-tech businesspeople and former officials.

Netanyahu’s proposals would give his government more control over judicial appointments, weaken the Supreme Court by limiting judicial review of legislation and allow Parliament to overturn court decisions with a simple majority vote.

Israel's attorney general Gali Baharav-Miara also warned Netanyahu on Friday that he has violated the Supreme Court's conflict of interest ruling, which barred him from direct involvement in his government's divisive plans for a judicial overhaul.

The deal Netanyahu was pressed to sign in 2020 prevented him from being involved in legislative issues or key judicial appointments that could affect his ongoing trial.

'Upholding democratic values'

“Your statement last night and any further actions by you that violate that agreement are completely illegal and in conflict of interest,” Baharav-Miara wrote in Friday's letter. “The legal situation is clear — you must avoid any involvement in measures to change the judicial system.”

The Israeli government has also been criticised for its hard-line policy toward Palestinians, including recent comments by a government minister who denied the existence of the Palestinian people and their right to self-determination.

Sunak "stressed the importance of upholding the democratic values that underpin our relationship, including in the proposed judicial reforms in Israel", a Downing Street spokesperson said in a summary of the two leaders' meeting.

During their meeting, the two leaders discussed "the UK and Israel's significant concern about Iran's destabilising activity" and the risk of "nuclear proliferation" posed by its atomic programme, Downing Street said.

They also talked about the war in Ukraine and developments in the Middle East, its statement noted.

Sunak "expressed his solidarity with Israel in the face of terrorist attacks in recent months" while noting unspecified actions risked "undermining efforts" towards a two-state solution with the Palestinians, it added.

"He encouraged all efforts to de-escalate, particularly ahead of the upcoming religious holidays."

Source: TRTworld.com

European bank stocks plummet

Shares of European banking giants plummeted on Friday, with Deutsche Bank and UBS Group dropping 13% and 6%, respectively, after a sharp spike in credit default swaps was recorded on Thursday night.

Shares of other lenders with high exposure to corporate lending were also down, with Commerzbank declining by 9% and Societe Generale shedding 7%.

Credit default swaps, a form of insurance for corporate bondholders against a company's default, surged to 173 basis points late on Thursday from 142 basis points the previous day, marking the highest level since they were introduced in 2019.

Major concerns among investors have been evoked by the emergency rescue of the embattled Credit Suisse by the Swiss government. Part of the deal included the write-off of $17 billion worth of Credit Suisse’s AT1 bonds. The move angered many debt-holders, who have been left empty-handed, and has revealed yet another banking-sector risk.

Investor fears have been exacerbated further by the tightening of monetary policy, as the US Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank raised interest rates once again this week despite the banking turmoil.

Across the Atlantic, shares of US banking giants like JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Bank of America edged about 2% lower at the start of trade on Friday, while regional lenders, which are at the center of investor concerns, were mixed.

Source: Russia Today

Explained: Türkiye’s presidential and parliamentary elections

Türkiye will go to the polls on May 14 to elect the president and parliamentary representatives. Here is all you need to know about the country's electoral system.

Presidential polls

Türkiye’s president is elected through a two-round voting system in which a candidate must obtain an absolute majority or more than 50 percent of the nationwide vote.

If no candidate can secure a majority, the winner is decided in a run-off between the two most voted-for candidates from the first ballot.

To be eligible as a presidential candidate, one must be a Turkish citizen who is at least 40 years old and has completed higher education, a bachelor’s degree in any field.

Any party that has won 5 percent of the threshold vote in the previous parliamentary election can nominate a candidate. By forming alliances and passing the majority vote together, parties can also collectively field a candidate. Independents can also contest if they can collect 100,000 signatures from registered voters.

The ballot for the presidential elections will have the names, party affiliations and photographs of all candidates. Voters stamp “yes” (evet in Turkish) for their candidate of choice.

Since the president is directly elected by the people for a five-year term, he or she cannot be removed from office before the end of his/her term.

As the Head of the State, the President holds many executive powers outlined in the Constitution. These include promulgating laws, appointing deputies, ministers and high-ranking public executives, ratifying and promulgating international treaties, shaping foreign policy and determining national security policies.

Parliamentary polls

Türkiye will vote to elect 600 members of The Grand National Assembly – the country’s parliament – representing 87 electoral districts in 81 Turkish provinces.

Electoral districts are allocated parliamentary seats in proportion to their population. Istanbul, for example, has 98 MPs, and Ankara has 36 in 3 electoral districts for each. While the third and fourth biggest provinces of the country, Izmir and Bursa, have two electoral districts.

To fill these seats, Turkish citizens vote for one political party and its candidates who have been nominated from particular districts.

To obtain a majority, a party must win over half of the parliament seats – 301.

To be eligible for seats in parliament, a party must secure seven percent of the valid nationwide votes on their own or in alliance with other parties.

This threshold is, however, not applicable to independent candidates.

On polling day, voters will mark “yes” – evet – on ballots containing names and symbols of the parties contesting the elections. If parties are in a pre-poll tie-up, the name of the alliance will be included in the ballot sheet.

Counting of votes is done through a mathematical formula known as the D'Hondt system, which is the common system in several countries, i.e. Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Japan, Switzerland, and ensures that parties are allocated seats proportionately to the number of votes they receive.

Role of Supreme Election Council

After all the votes are counted per the system, the Supreme Electoral Council (YSK) announces the results nationally.

Türkiye's Supreme Election Council (YSK) plays a crucial role in Turkish elections to ensure neutrality, accountability and democratic transparency.

Türkiye's Supreme Election Council (YSK) plays a crucial role in Turkish elections to ensure neutrality, accountability and democratic transparency. (Metin Aktas / AA)

YSK, the government’s highest electoral authority, is charged with implementing all necessary measures to guarantee fair and transparent elections as well as with monitoring the process from beginning to end.

The Supreme Election Council consists of seven principal and four substitute members.

In addition to the general management and monitoring of elections within the country, the council is also responsible for the voter registration process of Turkish citizens residing overseas.

Delegations are sent to Turkish embassies around the world, where Turks living abroad can participate in elections.

The council has complete control and power over final decisions on all irregularities concerning elections during and after polling.

Source: TRTworld.com