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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Funding of NGO Al Sharq Forum through Erasmus+ – P-001524/2024(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    Currently, the Turkish organisation Şark Forum Derneği[1] is not receiving any funding from Erasmus+. It has however received funding in the past for projects now finalised.

    As coordinator of four projects, this organisation received (to be shared with their partner organisations) EUR 85 173 in 2021 and EUR 18 755 in 2020[2].

    Applications for funding are assessed against the admissibility, eligibility, selection, exclusion, and award criteria laid down in public calls for proposals. The Erasmus+ selection procedure is published in full transparency[3].

    The mentioned projects were selected by the national agency in charge of implementing Erasmus+ in Türkiye, as a third country associated to the Erasmus+ programme.

    Erasmus+ is mainly implemented by national agencies in charge of selecting projects, managing grants and following up on project implementation, under supervision of their national authorities and the Commission.

    In rolling out the Erasmus+ programme , the Commission, pursuant to t he Financial Regulation[4] and the grant agreements[5], is legally bound to ensure that programme beneficiaries commit to and ensure the respect of EU values and do not commit grave professional misconduct.

    If there is evidence that a beneficiary violated the applicable legislation during the implementation of a project and did not comply with EU values, the Commission and the national agency shall make use of all available means to terminate the cooperation and recover the EU funds .

    Furthermore, t he Financial Regulation recast that was proposed by the Commission in 2022 and was adopted in September 2024[6] will introduce some specific provisions reinforcing the current setup on EU values and extend the list of grounds for exclusion from EU funding to entities when it is established that they have activities contrary to the values on which the EU is founded.

    • [1] https://www.sharqforum.org/
    • [2] These figures are those granted by the national agency to the entire consortium managing each project after finalisation.
    • [3] https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/programme-guide/part-c/what-happens-submission
    • [4] https://commission.europa.eu/publications/eu-financial-regulation_en
    • [5] Article 14 : https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/guidance/aga_en.pdf
    • [6] https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2024/09/19/financial-regulation-council-greenlights-simpler-rules-for-executing-eu-budget/

    MIL OSI Europe News –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – New Afghan morality law or law of silence, the culmination of a regime of ‘gender apartheid ’ – P-001630/2024(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    The recent so-called law on the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice or morality law of the Taliban confirms and extends severe restrictions on the life of Afghans, and in particular women and girls.

    On 26 August 2024, the High Representative/Vice-President issued a statement[1] on behalf of the EU to strongly condemn this appalling development.

    The EU uses all its tools to support Afghan women and girls. Through its assistance, delivered under a ‘by women for women’ approach — ensuring women play a meaningful role in all aspects of aid interventions[2].

    The EU is also engaged with Afghanistan civil society and — through principled engagement based on the five benchmarks set by the Council[3] — with Taliban representatives.

    The EU seizes every opportunity to advocate for the fundamental rights of Afghan women and girls, including in the United Nations-led process, calling the Taliban to respect Afghanistan’s international obligations. The EU has also adopted restrictive measures under the EU global human rights sanctions regime[4] against Taliban senior representatives.

    The EU cannot initiate proceedings before the International Criminal Court (ICC) as the EU is not a party to the Rome Statute[5]. As per the ICC website, on 31 October 2022, Pre-Trial Chamber II of the ICC authorised the prosecution to resume investigation into the Afghanistan situation.

    Since the Taliban takeover, the EU has shown strong commitment to provide protection and safe passage to Afghans at risk, including to a large number of women and human rights defenders.

    The Afghan situation is an explicit priority for the EU-supported resettlement and humanitarian admission scheme for 2024-2025.

    The Commission continues to support Member States’ efforts and to engage with international partners in different fora, so to strengthen the collaboration on resettlement and other available pathways for Afghans at risk.

    • [1] https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2024/08/26/afghanistan-statement-of-the-high-representative-on-behalf-of-the-eu-on-latest-restrictions-imposed-by-the-taliban-on-the-people/?utm_source=brevo&utm_campaign=AUTOMATED%20-%20Alert%20-%20Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_id=320
    • [2] For further information on EU assistance see Directorate-General for International Partnership (INTPA) website : https://international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu/countries/afghanistan_en ; and
      Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) website:
      https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/where/asia-and-pacific/afghanistan_en
    • [3] https://data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document/ST-11713-2021-REV-2/en/pdf
    • [4] https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=OJ:L:2023:069I:FULL ; https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=OJ:L:2023:183I:FULL
    • [5] Nevertheless, the EU aims to advance universal support for the Rome Statute, as per Council Decision 2011/168/CFSP: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32011D0168

    MIL OSI Europe News –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Quarrying in the area of Androlikou, in the Paphos district, Cyprus – P-001994/2024

    Source: European Parliament

    Priority question for written answer  P-001994/2024
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Giorgos Georgiou (The Left)

    The quarrying carried out over the last 40 years in the Androlikou area, in regions that are part of the Natura 2000 network, has caused serious and irreversible damage to the environment. However, although quarry operators have a legal obligation to restore the environment, they have never done so.

    In 2017 and 2022 opinions were issued as part of an evaluation report by the Department of Environment. These clearly stress that other quarry zones outside the Androlikou area, less harmful to the environment and to people, must be considered. Ignoring the warnings, the Mines and Quarries Service of the Cypriot ministry announced a public contract for the conduct of a study to evaluate the effects of the possible creation of a new quarry zone in the Androlikou area. This development, which infringes European policies on the environment, will prioritise the profits of business groups, wreaking more destruction on the environment in a protected region and further degrading the quality of life of those living in the area, putting public health at risk.

    In view of this:

    • 1.What is the Commission’s position on the residents’ request that a new quarry in the region be refused permission, to avoid further destruction of the environment?
    • 2.What is its position on the taking of measures to restore the environment in the region, in accordance with European legislation?
    • 3.What is its view regarding the promotion of alternative solutions for the construction of marine and coastal projects?

    Submitted: 8.10.2024

    Last updated: 14 October 2024

    MIL OSI Europe News –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Europe: Hearings – Strategic Dialogue on the future of EU agriculture – 14-10-2024 – Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

    Source: European Parliament

    On 14 October, the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development will hold a public hearing on the Strategic Dialogue on the future of EU agriculture, which has enabled the main stakeholders to envision the development of the European farming and food systems.

    MIL OSI Europe News –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Protecting European journalists in war zones – P-001987/2024

    Source: European Parliament

    Priority question for written answer  P-001987/2024
    to the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
    Rule 144
    Sandro Ruotolo (S&D), Nicola Zingaretti (S&D)

    Yesterday, a court in Russia’s Kursk region issued an arrest warrant against Stefania Battistini, a correspondent for Italian public broadcaster Rai, and cameraman Simone Traini, after their names were added to Russian secret services’ wanted-persons list for allegedly illegally crossing the country’s border to cover Ukraine’s military incursion into Kursk in August.

    Carrying a maximum penalty of five years’ imprisonment in flagrant breach of the Geneva Convention, the criminal charges brought for ‘entering Russia without a visa and filming without a permit’ undoubtedly undermine the freedom of the press and transparency – fundamental principles in times of war.

    This is not an isolated incident, but part of a broader trend: other foreign journalists have been added to the same wanted-persons list in what is undeniably a concerted endeavour to quash independent media coverage and criticism of the conflict.

    Top-level diplomatic efforts are urgently needed; we wrote a letter to that effect to President von der Leyen but have yet to receive a response.

    In view of the above, what action will the European External Action Service take to protect journalists covering war zones?

    Submitted: 8.10.2024

    Last updated: 14 October 2024

    MIL OSI Europe News –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Video: UK Watch live: Lords debates response to the Infected Blood Inquiry

    Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)

    Members of the House of Lords will debate the response to the Infected Blood Inquiry on Tuesday 15 October. Watch live here on YouTube from 3.15pm.

    Find out more about the debate https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2024/october/lords-debates-infected-blood-inquiry/

    Catch-up on House of Lords business:

    Watch live events: https://parliamentlive.tv/Lords
    Read the latest news: https://www.parliament.uk/lords/

    Stay up to date with the House of Lords on social media:

    • Twitter: https://twitter.com/UKHouseofLords
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/UKHouseofLords/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKHouseofLords
    • Flickr: https://flickr.com/photos/ukhouseoflords/albums
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-house-of-lords
    • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@UKHouseOfLords

    #HouseOfLords #UKParliament

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8tffSRwLyg

    MIL OSI Video –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Video: Lebanon: “Situation put peacekeepers at serious risk” – Security Council Briefing | United Nations

    Source: United Nations (Video News)

    Remarks by Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, on the situation in the Middle East – Security Council, 9746th meeting.

    —————————–

    Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix, for his part said, “this situation has put our peacekeepers at serious risk” and reported several incidents, including the wounding of two peacekeepers earlier today who were “hit by tank fire.”

    Also this morning, Lacroix said, “IDF soldiers fired on a UN position [UNP 1-31] from an opening in the fence made by the IDF the previous day during adjacent ground works. Several vehicles and a communications system were damaged.”

    The peacekeeping Chief said, “previously I have highlighted that Hizbullah activities in the vicinity of UN positions held the potential to draw return fire. Now, we face a similar situation with the Israel Defence Forces installing positions directly adjacent to UN positions – a development that we strongly protest.”

    He reported that the UN Mission in Lebanon, UNIFIL’s operational activities “have virtually come to a halt since 23 September” as peacekeepers “have been confined to their bases with significant periods of time in shelter” limiting the Mission’s monitoring and reporting ability.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_oem5cEaNM

    MIL OSI Video –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Video: UK Watch: House of Lords debates the UK’s electric vehicle strategy

    Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)

    Look out for this House of Lords debate on electric vehicles, coming up on Wednesday 16 October. Members are expected to discuss the process of a successful transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and meeting net zero targets.

    Find out more https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/515/environment-and-climate-change-committee/news/199773/the-uks-electric-vehicle-strategy-needs-a-rapid-recharge-says-lords-committee/

    Catch-up on House of Lords business:

    Watch live events: https://parliamentlive.tv/Lords
    Read the latest news: https://www.parliament.uk/lords/

    Stay up to date with the House of Lords on social media:

    • Twitter: https://twitter.com/UKHouseofLords
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/UKHouseofLords/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKHouseofLords
    • Flickr: https://flickr.com/photos/ukhouseoflords/albums
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-house-of-lords
    • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@UKHouseOfLords

    #HouseOfLords #UKParliament #StateOpening

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhT9n6LYNLk

    MIL OSI Video –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Tribute to former Councillor Janet Home MBE 

    Source: Scotland – Highland Council

    The Highland Council pays tribute to former Highland Councillor Janet Home MBE who sadly passed away on Saturday 5 October.

    Convener of The Highland Council Cllr Bill Lobban said: “It is with great sadness that we learn of Janet’s passing.

    “I extend my deepest condolences to her family and friends from fellow Members and staff of The Highland Council. Her time as a Councillor is remembered with great fondness. She had a strong sense of community which was very much reflected in her commitment to improving the lives of others, especially young people.”

    Janet served as a member of Inverness District Council from 1980 to 1996 and sat on The Highland Council from 1995 to 2007, representing the Drakies, Culcabock and Inshes areas of Inverness.  

    During her time as a Highland Councillor she played an active role, serving on numerous committees including Planning, Corporate Services, Education, Culture and Sport and Resources. In 2001 she took on the role of  Convener of the Northern Joint Police Board, and in 2003 Chaired the Licensing Board.

    Janet was deeply involved in youth work for many years, including chairing Youth Highland (formerly the Highland Association of Youth Clubs). She played a major part in the construction of Culcabock and Drakies Hall and was a member of the hall committee for many years, as well as serving on her local community council.
     

    14 Oct 2024

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Date confirmed for path improvement works at Culloden Moor

    Source: Scotland – Highland Council

    The public are being advised by The Highland Council of path improvement works alongside the C1028 and B9006 at Culloden Moor between Treetops Stables and Brookfield.

    This will provide a surfaced path network from Balloch and Viewhill to Brookfield and Sunnyside providing an improved connected provision for walking, wheeling and cycling.

    Path preparation works will commence Monday 21 October and are expected to take six days until Saturday 26 October.  Following this, on Monday 28 October surfacing works to lay the new bituminous surface course is anticipated to take 4 days, with the work completed on Thursday 31 October.

    In the interests of safety, the path and woodland car park will be closed to public access on these dates when works are being carried out. This is necessary due to the use of plant and machinery on and along the path lengths.

    A temporary 30 mph speed limit will be in place on the C1028 and B9006 over the lengths of the works.  Temporary traffic lights will be in operation on the roadside section at Brookfield between Thursday 24 to Saturday 26 October for preparation works and from Wednesday 30 to Thursday 31 October for surfacing works.

    Advance signs will be erected on the path and car park giving prior notice to the public about the forthcoming works.

    Path lengths will be opened up to public use when it is safe to do so.

    The Highland Council apologises for any inconvenience.

    14 Oct 2024

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: The Highland Council is ready for winter

    Source: Scotland – Highland Council

    The Highland Council’s winter service starts today (Monday 14 October) and the Council is ready to treat – according to its policy – the 785km of roads for which it has responsibility.

    Chair of the Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee, Councillor Ken Gowans said: “I’m pleased to report that we have all the supplies and resources in place to provide a winter service according to the Council’s policy.  Council roads and pavements are gritted as specified within the council’s agreed winter service policy.

    “Service levels throughout the local Areas will remain, essentially, unchanged from last year.  When required, and when weather conditions allow, operations, Monday to Sunday, start at 6am and continue until 9pm, on a priority basis. There is no overnight service. On days classed as public holidays a restricted service is provided which starts at 7am.

    He added: “When it comes to winter gritting, we are grateful for the great support we received last year from most members of the public who showed great awareness and understanding of taking extra precautions when travelling in bad weather and checking before setting out on journeys. I would also like to recognise the work of our staff who work hard, often in extreme weather conditions, to keep routes open.

    “We will continue to do what it can within our resources and policy however, I would encourage communities to come forward and apply for winter resilience assistance from the Council that will provide them with salt in grit bins or heaps and other equipment to take action in their local areas that are important to them.”

    Community groups, volunteer groups and individuals who require further information or are wanting to access the Winter Resilience Programme can contact their Area Roads Office by email. Information is on the Council’s website –  The winter fleet mobilisation programme is complete and includes vehicle servicing and calibration of salt spreading equipment.  The fleet includes over a hundred gritters, footpath tractors and over 200 staff providing winter services.

    The council can confirm it has adequate salt stocks for the region of 40,000 tonnes for the start of the main winter season and that there are no concerns about future provision of deliveries from the council’s supplier.

    Cllr Gowans added a warning. He said: “Salting will not prevent roads from icing up in extreme conditions. This is particularly relevant on low traffic roads where there are insufficient vehicle movements to aid the interaction between the salt and the ice crystals, so we urge drivers to be extra careful driving in these conditions.”

    •  Drivers should take account of prevailing weather and road conditions.
    • Winter weather conditions within the Highlands can be very localised.
    • Black ice can be a particular danger. You cannot see it and it can still be there even after treatment.
    • Dawn frosts can also catch drivers unaware. At first light a clear sky will allow heat to radiate quickly from the road surface causing icy patches to form on wet or damp roads.

    Staff involved in winter services provision at area level are trained in using the Council’s weather forecasting service. The forecasts are used each year to assist local decision-making on daily and longer-term winter services actions.

    Area Winter Service Plans are set by Area Committees within Council strategy and budget allocated by the Economy and Infrastructure Committee.  The current Winter Service maps for each area will shortly be available from the Council’s website.

    Trunk roads in Highland are the responsibility of Transport Scotland and their operators Bear Scotland and AMEY.

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Still time to vote in BID Fort William

    Source: Scotland – Highland Council

    Ballot papers were issued on Thursday 3 October 2024 to all businesses who were eligible and who would become levy payers and members of the Fort William Business Improvement District (BID). 

    Any businesses who think they are eligible to vote but may not have received their ballot papers, or any electors requiring a replacement ballot must contact The Highland Council’s Election Office on 01349 886657 or email: election@highland.gov.uk. 

    The ballot is being conducted entirely by post. For the BID to be successful there must be a minimum of 25% turnout by the number of businesses and by combined rateable value. Of those that vote, over 50% by number and 50% by combined rateable value must vote in favour of the BID. 

    A Business Improvement District is a partnership between a local authority and the local business community to develop projects and services that will benefit the trading environment within the boundary of a clearly defined commercial area, where businesses have voted to invest collectively in local improvements which will benefit the local economy. 

    BIDs have a maximum current duration of 5 years and are either dissolved at the end of their term or go back to a vote to be renewed by a further ballot of all eligible businesses. 

    All ballot papers must be returned in the pre-paid envelope provided to the CIVICA Election Services by no later than 5pm on Thursday 21 November 2024. Ballot papers will be counted on Friday 22 November 2024 and the result announced thereafter. 

    For further information on the BID, please contact BID Fort William, MacLean House, Belford Road, Fort William, PH33 6BT; http://www.bidfortwilliam.co.uk; Email: mark@bidfortwilliam.co.uk or phone: 07804 484650. 

    For further information on the ballot visit http://www.highland.gov.uk/bidfortwilliam 

    14 Oct 2024

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Champions enhance ABC Borough’s Age Friendly status

    Source: Northern Ireland City of Armagh

    Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough’s reputation as an area where older people can live full, active, valued and healthy lives, has been further enhanced with the appointment of new Age Friendly Champions.

    Lord Mayor, Cllr Sarah Duffy and Deputy Lord Mayor, Cllr Kyle Savage have been joined by Chair of the Environment Committee, Alderman Margaret Tinsley and Deputy Chair of the Environment Committee, Cllr Kate Evans as Age Friendly Champions for the ABC Borough.

    Last year, the Borough became an official member of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities and the addition of two more Age Friendly Champions is a further reflection of the commitment from ABC Council in listening to the needs of the ageing population and providing effective advice, support and practical help.

    The four Age Friendly Champions have come together to highlight support to those pensioners who may be impacted by the forthcoming changes to the Winter Fuel Payments.

    At its monthly meeting in September, ABC Borough Council agreed to write to the Prime Minister urging the Government to reverse the changes to Winter Fuel Payments. The Council motion is also seeking assurance that, at the very least, the Pension Credit minimum income guarantee will be increased, ensuring that more low-income pensioner households become eligible for pension credit.

    Together, the Age Friendly Champions are calling on pensioners and also their family and carers, to check for Pension Credit status, which may allow them to receive the payment. Pension Credit checks can be made through the Age NI charity which has an online benefits calculator. Alternatively there is the Department for Communities’ ‘Make the Call’ service, which also lets people know what benefits they are entitled to.

    You can visit the Age NI website here – https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/money-legal/benefits-entitlements/benefits-calculator/ or contact the Department for Communities’ Make the Call service on tel: 0800 232 1271

    A number of information events focusing on benefits and support are being held as part of Positive Ageing Month in the ABC Borough – for more information visit http://www.armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk/PAM

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Form 8.3 – [KEYWORDS STUDIOS PLC – 11 10 2024] – (CGWL)

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    FORM 8.3

    PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY
    A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE
    Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

    1.        KEY INFORMATION

    (a)   Full name of discloser: CANACCORD GENUITY WEALTH LIMITED (for Discretionary clients)
    (b)   Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):
            The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.    		 N/A
    (c)   Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:
            Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree    		 KEYWORDS STUDIOS PLC
    (d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: N/A
    (e)   Date position held/dealing undertaken:
            For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure    		 11 OCTOBER 2024
    (f)   In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?
            If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”    		 N/A

    2.        POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

    If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security.

    (a)      Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)

    Class of relevant security: 1p ORDINARY
      Interests Short positions
    Number % Number %
    (1)   Relevant securities owned and/or controlled: 1,366,589 1.6969    
    (2)   Cash-settled derivatives:        
    (3)   Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell:        
    TOTAL: 1,366,589 1.6969    

    All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.

    Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).

    (b)      Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other employee options)

    Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists:  
    Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages:  

    3.        DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

    Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

    The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

    (a)        Purchases and sales

    Class of relevant security Purchase/sale Number of securities Price per unit
    1p ORDINARY SALE 300 2436.201p
    1p ORDINARY SALE 755 2438.2p

    (b)        Cash-settled derivative transactions

    Class of relevant security Product description
    e.g. CFD    		 Nature of dealing
    e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short position    		 Number of reference securities Price per unit
    NONE        

    (c)        Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)

    (i)        Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

    Class of relevant security Product description e.g. call option Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc. Number of securities to which option relates Exercise price per unit Type
    e.g. American, European etc.    		 Expiry date Option money paid/ received per unit
    NONE              

    (ii)        Exercise

    Class of relevant security Product description
    e.g. call option    		 Exercising/ exercised against Number of securities Exercise price per unit

    (d)        Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)

    Class of relevant security Nature of dealing
    e.g. subscription, conversion    		 Details Price per unit (if applicable)
    NONE      

    4.        OTHER INFORMATION

    (a)        Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

    Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:
    Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

    NONE

    (b)        Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

    Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the person making the disclosure and any other person relating to:
    (i)   the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or
    (ii)   the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:
    If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

    NONE

    (c)        Attachments

    Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached? NO
    Date of disclosure: 14 OCTOBER 2024
    Contact name: MARK ELLIOTT
    Telephone number: 01253 376539

    Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

    The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

    The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at http://www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

    The MIL Network –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Nokia, Windstream Wholesale and Colt Technology Services join forces to complete world’s first ultra-fast 800GbE optical and IP service trial connecting London and Chicago

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Press release
    Nokia, Windstream Wholesale and Colt Technology Services join forces to complete world’s first ultra-fast 800GbE optical and IP service trial connecting London and Chicago

    • Transatlantic partnership extends potential for capacity, speed and latency while reducing power usage on popular Europe/US route.
    • Service trial spanned 8500km subsea and terrestrial route over live production network.
    • 800GbE can support advanced network applications like AI data center networking, content delivery networks, and financial data hub connections.

    14 Oct 2024
    Espoo, Finland – Nokia, Windstream Wholesale (WW), an optical technology leader in advanced network solutions, and Colt Technology Services (Colt) today announced the successful completion of a world-first 800 Gigabit Ethernet (800GbE) service trial connecting London, UK with Chicago, US across an 8500km subsea and terrestrial route over the production network. The trial showcased innovative power-saving networking technologies from the three global tech businesses to test the boundaries of next-generation wavelength, capacity, speed and latency between two of the world’s largest financial trading hubs.

    The field trial involved connecting one of Colt’s five powerful transatlantic subsea cables and part of its extensive terrestrial fiber optic network with Windstream Wholesale’s domestic U.S. low latency, optical fiber Intelligent Converged Optical Network (ICON) monitoring speed and performance. Together, Colt and Windstream Wholesale have partnered to demonstrate the world’s first transoceanic 800 gigabit ethernet (GbE) end-to-end service transport from router to router over 1Tbps optical transport. The trial was successfully delivered using Nokia’s pioneering sixth-generation Photonic Service Engine (PSE-6s) coherent optics and 7750 Service Router (SR) high-performance routing platforms boosting internet service speeds and supporting ultra-high wavelength capacity, while maintaining power efficiency.

    800G marks a breakthrough in service bandwidth, doubling capacity to support advanced network applications like AI data center networking, content delivery networks, and financial data hub connections.

    Buddy Bayer, Chief Operating Officer of Colt Technology Services, said: “Pushing the boundaries of technology innovation is a fundamental part of our customer commitment: it means we stay a step ahead of the market, so we’re ready when our customers ask, “What’s next for us?” This trial has seen us build a powerful industry collaboration to explore the ‘what’s next?’. It’s tested the limits of infrastructure performance and capability across thousands of miles of land and sea with incredible networking technologies, and it’s demonstrated the power and potential of what can be achieved, without skipping a beat.”

    Joe Scattareggia, President of Windstream Wholesale, said: “Our latest innovation represents a true game-changer for global connectivity. By partnering with two extraordinary leaders in the industry, we’re enabling unprecedented bandwidth capabilities that are essential for driving AI-powered applications worldwide for our customers. As an optical technology leader, Windstream Wholesale and our partners are establishing 800GbE as the next evolutionary advancement increase for wave services. This collaboration has pushed the boundaries of what’s possible, creating a network solution like no other. Together, we’re not just meeting the demands of the future—we’re shaping it.”

    Federico Guillén, President of Network Infrastructure at Nokia, said: “Such an ambitious project — to link two of the world’s most important financial hubs — sets the bar very high for network capacity, speed, security and reliability. This demonstration would simply not have been possible without the commitment of Nokia and our partners to the highest standards of innovation in networking technology. Together, we are redefining the art of the possible for IP and optical networks enabling cross-continental subsea and terrestrial communications.”

    Following the successful completion of the trial, the organizations are currently exploring options to bring 800GbE connectivity services to market for global business customers.

    Resources and additional information 
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    Webpage: Nokia Optical Networks

    About Nokia 
    At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together. 

    As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs.  

    With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future.

    About Colt Technology Services

    Colt Technology Services (Colt) is a global digital infrastructure company which creates extraordinary connections to help businesses succeed. Powered by amazing people and like-minded partners, Colt is driven by its purpose: to put the power of the digital universe in the hands of its customers, wherever, whenever and however they choose.
    Since 1992, Colt has set itself apart through its deep commitment to its customers, growing from its heritage in the City of London to a global business spanning 40+ countries, with over 6,000 employees and more than 80 offices around the world. Colt’s customers benefit from expansive digital infrastructure connecting 32,000 buildings across 230 cities, more than 50 Metropolitan Area Networks and 250+ Points of Presence across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and North America’s largest business hubs.

    Privately owned, Colt is one of the most financially sound companies in the sector. Obsessed with delivering industry-leading customer experience, Colt is guided by its dedication to customer innovation, by its values and its responsibility to its customers, partners, people and the planet.

    For more information, please visit http://www.colt.net

    About Windstream Wholesale

    Windstream Wholesale is an innovative optical technology leader that delivers fast, flexible, and customized wavelength and dark fiber solutions to carriers, content providers, and hyperscalers in the U.S. and Canada. Windstream Wholesale is one of three brands managed by Windstream. The company’s quality-first approach connects customers to new opportunities and possibilities by delivering a full suite of advanced communications services. Windstream also offers fiber-based broadband to residential and small business customers in 18 states as well as managed cloud communications and security services to mid-to-large enterprises and government entities across the U.S. Windstream is a privately held company headquartered in Little Rock, Ark. Additional information about Windstream Wholesale is available at windstreamwholesale.com. Follow us on X (Twitter) @Windstream and LinkedIn at @Windstream.

    To view the Windstream Wholesale network map, visit https://www.windstreamwholesale.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Windstream-Wholesale-National-Network.pdf

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: What Is Blue Carbon?

    Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA

    Sediment that accumulates in the seagrasses, mangroves and marshes can be analysed to help indicate changes in the environment over periods of time, ranging from the past few years to millions of years ago. The capacity of vegetated coastal ecosystems to sequester and store carbon in their sediments can be measured by nuclear and isotopic techniques.

    The IAEA Marine Environment Laboratories in Monaco use these elements to determine the rates at which organic carbon accumulates in marine sediments using sediment core samples from vegetated coastal ecosystems. Sediment cores are collected by using long plastic tubes that during sampling are able to preserve the layers of sediment accumulated over time.

    The naturally occurring radioactive isotope lead-210 (210Pb), in combination with some artificial radionuclides such as caesium-137 (137Cs) are used to determine the sedimentation rates in the sediments at timescales of decades – up to around 100 years, a period during which human induced impacts on the environment have dramatically increased.

    These techniques encompass radiochemical separation and measurements by alpha and gamma spectrometry adapted to each isotope. This is then combined with the measurement of organic carbon contents and its isotopes along the sedimentary record by mass spectrometry methods to assess the organic carbon stocks and burial rates.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The GUU hockey team won two victories over the weekend

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    Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State –

    On October 12 at the Yuzhny Led Ice Complex and on October 13 at the Sokolniki Ice Palace, the student team of the State University of Management won two victories in a row in two different leagues.

    On Saturday, at the opening of the Moscow Student Hockey League (MSHL) season, our team met with the squad from the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics. Let us recall that we finished the last season with a victorious match for bronze with this team, so the fight turned out to be significant and stubborn. Losing 7:3 during the game, in the last seconds of the match, the managers were able to tie the score and beat the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics in a shootout, thanks to the composure of goalkeeper Roman Shiryaev and the decisive throw by Artem Dmitriev.

    On Sunday, as part of the National Student Hockey League (NSHL) championship, our athletes met with HC STANKIN. Rector of the State University of Management Vladimir Stroyev supported our students at this game and even commented on the first period of the match. Overall, it was easier than the previous one, GUU won with a score of 2:10. Dmitry Pleshko and Mikhail Torondush scored twice against the opponent, and Arseniy Minakov and Matvey Sharapenko scored their first goals for the team. Goalkeeper Ilya Kakorin was named the best player of the game day.

    Considering the big win in the opening match of the NSHL season, the start of the season is going very well for GUU. Keep it up!

    Subscribe to the TG channel “Our GUU” Date of publication: 10/14/2024

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    The GUU hockey team won two victories over the weekend

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Polytechnicians at the first gathering of target students of the TITAN-2 holding

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    Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University –

    The first meeting of target students of the TITAN-2 holding took place in Sosnovy Bor (Leningrad Region). 6 cities, 9 universities and 75 best students. For several days they immersed themselves in the work of the enterprise and learned a lot about their future profession.

    The students got acquainted with the city, visited the Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant (LNPP), the working shop of TITAN TECHNOLOGY PIPELINE LLC and the holding’s historical museum, and also took part in educational programs. At a meeting with the company’s management, the students asked questions of interest to them and received professional answers.

    Polytechnic was represented by 12 students from the Civil Engineering Institute. On the first day of the gathering, the guys went on a tour of the holding’s facilities. They visited the construction site of the Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant, the largest in Russia. There they assessed the huge pit, in which a concrete platform for a new power unit is already being built, and also saw unique Chinese construction tower cranes.

    At TITAN TECHNOLOGY PIPELINE, students learned about the production of pipelines and metal structures for industrial and civil facilities. Then there was the holding’s museum, where the children learned about the history of the enterprise and the development of industry in the Leningrad Region.

    After this, the participants of the meeting competed with each other in a game format.

    In the competition “We build the complex simply” the children were divided into teams. They had to build a working mechanism from improvised means. Everyone did a great job.

    “Project from scratch”. Here it was necessary to come up with new forms of development of the current directions of a large construction company. Students showed themselves here too, offering new ideas for the holding.

    “Process Factory”. Here, participants had to modernize an existing process to achieve a given task.

    The first trip of the target students to the TITAN-2 enterprise was an unforgettable event that gave a lot of emotions and new acquaintances. These two days in Sosnovy Bor flew by in an instant. During this time, we managed to visit construction sites and participate in cool events. We have already established communication so that we can successfully work together in the future. I really made friends with the guys from other universities and I am looking forward to our next meeting, – Egor Chernykh, a student of the Institute of Social Studies of St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, commented on the results of the meeting.

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: The Youth World Sambo Championship was held with the support of Rosneft

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    Source: Rosneft – Rosneft – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    With the support of Rosneft, the World Youth Sambo Championships ended in Larnaca (Republic of Cyprus). Russian athletes topped the medal count and won 52 medals – 44 gold, 3 silver and 5 bronze.

    The competition was attended by 575 athletes from 33 countries. The total number of participants was a record for youth world championships. The competition was held in 55 weight categories in sport and combat sambo among cadets (14-16 years old), young men (16-18 years old) and juniors (18-20 years old).

    The next significant event in the world of sambo will be the World Championship, which will take place in Astana from November 8 to 10.

    Rosneft pays great attention to the development and support of mass and professional sports. In the regions of its presence, the Company builds multifunctional sports complexes and sites, ice arenas, holds mass sports events in various disciplines for children and adults. Since 2013, the Company has been the general sponsor of the International Sambo Federation. During the cooperation, dozens of outstanding championships of the Russian and international level have been held.

    Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft October 14, 2024

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Alexander Novak held a meeting on the current economic situation

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    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Alexander Novak held a meeting on the current economic situation

    October 14, 2024

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    Alexander Novak held a meeting on the current economic situation

    Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak held a meeting within the framework of the incident on the current situation in the economy. The event was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Economic Development, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Construction, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Labor, the Bank of Russia, as well as the scientific and expert community.

    “Overall, our economy is developing better than expected: GDP growth for the first eight months of this year was 4.2%, industrial production – 4.5%, including manufacturing – 8.1%. The unemployment rate remains at historical lows and was 2.4% in January – August,” noted Alexander Novak.

    The meeting examined the main development trends and possible risks for the Russian economy, taking into account the task of forming a supply-side economy and the need to achieve national goals.

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Mayor announces record-breaking £100m investment deals for Londoners

    Source: Mayor of London

    • Mayor announces record investment deals in London so far in 2024 despite global economic downturn and uncertainty
    • In 10 months, London has already seen nearly £10m more invested than in previous years
    • Three tech businesses that Sadiq met in New York announce further investment plans in the capital
    • International investment across the capital has created nearly 10,000 jobs for Londoners in industries of the future such as technology, life sciences, and the green sector in the last five years
    • The Mayor is attending the International Investment Summit bringing together policymakers and business leaders, as the Government drives forward its national mission for growth

    Today, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced record-breaking investment deals worth more than £100million for Londoners so far in 2024 – bucking the global trend – as he attends the Government’s first International Investment Summit to drive forward the national mission for economic growth.

    The Mayor has confirmed that three tech businesses whom he met on his recent trip to New York to bang the drum for London have further plans to invest in the capital. Indian IT giant Mphasis, which opened a new London office in September – has expanded its UK presence over the past year and will look to double its business over the next three years. Constant Contact, a digital marketing and automation platform that has helped millions of small businesses and nonprofits globally, will announce its official launch into the UK in the coming weeks. Financial technology company MoonPay, which builds payment infrastructure for crypto, is working with London & Partners as they look to invest and expand further in the capital.

    The deals done in partnership with London & Partners, the growth agency funded by the Mayor of London, have seen companies from China, Europe, India, and the US invest in the capital in the last five years, with 543 companies creating nearly 10,000 jobs for Londoners in industries of the future such as technology, life sciences, and the green sector.

    This year has so far seen more than £100m in investment deals for Londoners at a time of global economic downturn and uncertainty. In 10 months, London has already seen nearly £10m more invested than in previous years. This includes companies such as Recursion – a US biotech company that uses advanced technology like machine learning and robotics to speed up the discovery of new treatments for complex diseases – opening a new office in the ‘Knowledge Quarter’ in King’s Cross, joining Microsoft and Google DeepMind in rapidly expanding the fast-growing life sciences sector.

    One of the Mayor’s 10 key priorities is the new London Growth Plan, with a target of helping to create more than 150,000 good jobs by 2028 and increasing living standards for Londoners. The new growth plan aims to grow London’s economy, so we can improve the lives of all Londoners, drive London’s green transition and support prosperity in London and across the country. Sadiq is also investing £380m a year into skills, careers, and employment activity to ensure that Londoners get the skills and support that they need to progress into good quality jobs. Grow London Local is a free service supported by the Mayor of London giving small businesses access to in-person and digital support to help grow.  

    Today’s International Investment Summit marks a key moment for Mayors and other leaders who were held back by the previous government to work hand-in-hand with the new Government. Sadiq will work in partnership with the new Government to drive forward investment in the capital, promoting London as one of the world’s best cities in which to invest and do business, and to deliver the change London deserves, helping to create more well-paid jobs and opportunities for Londoners.

    Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, said: “I’m proud that in 10 months London has already had a record-breaking year for investments – proving that our city is one of the best in the world to start and scale a business. My message is that London is open: open to business, open to investment, and open to new and fruitful partnerships.

    “London is home to fast-growing sectors at the innovation frontier like life sciences, AI, deep tech and climate tech, as well as a world leader in financial and professional services, digital technology and creative industries like film, TV and gaming, and the experience economy.

    “I am delighted to be attending the International Investment Summit, as we work with the new government to forge new partnerships, reset relationships and seize the opportunity to secure the long-term investment for London and continue building a better and more prosperous city for everyone.”

    Laura Citron OBE, CEO of London & Partners, the growth agency funded by the Mayor of London, said: “We all know that London is a brilliant place to grow a business. But with competition from other cities hotting up, we can’t just expect investors to come here.

    “That’s why we’re out fighting for every win. We target the most exciting, innovative companies and give them a world-class concierge service to invest in London.

    “We hold their hands every step of the way. That’s why London is bucking the global trend with record levels of investment despite a tough market.” 

    Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said: “Mayors up and down the country are working with us on our pro-growth, pro-business, pro-worker economy and these investment deals in London are the jewel in the crown.

    “This is just the beginning. We’re showing what can be achieved when we work together to give global businesses the certainty they need.”

    Nitin Rakesh, CEO and Managing Director, Mphasis, said: “We are thrilled to expand our operations in London, a city that aligns with our vision of innovation and growth. We extend our sincere thanks to Mayor Sadiq Khan and the supportive London ecosystem for their constant support.

    “London, a global hotbed for technology development is an ideal location for Mphasis’ latest innovation centre. Our centre highlights Mphasis’ commitment to delivering cutting-edge, AI-powered threat detection and response services for our clients. We look forward to strengthening partnerships and driving impactful innovation from this hub.”

    Keith A. Grossman, President of Enterprise at MoonPay, said: “The UK is well-positioned to drive innovation in Web3 and fintech. Since opening our flagship office in London this July, we’ve been impressed by the city’s exceptional talent pool and the support from partners like London & Partners and Mayor Sadiq Khan. We’re eager to expand our team in the area and expect to have over 100 employees by next year.”

    Frank Vella, CEO of Constant Contact said, “Small business has long been the engine that drives the economy, and London has long been a hub for small business innovation. We are proud to support this entrepreneurial spirit. By investing in London and the UK, we aim to empower small businesses with the tools and resources they need to market their businesses online, helping them reach new heights and contribute to the growth of local communities. Our commitment is to fuel their potential and foster a robust ecosystem where small businesses can succeed.” 

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Aberdeen locals urged to recycle their electricals

    Source: Scotland – City of Aberdeen

    19 recycling bins installed across city neighbourhoods and local school electrical recycling educational tour planned.

    Aberdeen City Council today unveils its plans for a new local small electrical recycling project. Launched on International E-Waste Day (14th October), the project aims to raise awareness of the importance of recycling electricals and encourage residents across the city to get behind its drive to recycle their electricals. 19 striking, large, bright pink collection bins have been installed across Aberdeen neighbourhoods, providing locals with easily accessible options at community sports clubs and libraries, to safely dispose of unwanted electrical items.  

    This is one of over 40 UK projects funded by Material Focus, the not for profit leading the Recycle Your Electricals campaign, who have provided £32,000 to support this project. Aberdeen City Council are joining other projects around the country in making it easier for 10 million UK residents to recycle their electricals. The 19 large bins can be filled with small electricals, including mobile phones, tablets, household appliances, cables, and children’s electrical toys, anything smaller than the size of a standard microwave. Three additional bins will be toured around schools to help educate young people on recycling.

    Residents will be made aware of how and where they can recycle their electricals through information on leaflets and on eye-catching posters featuring HypnoCat. Keep an eye out for HypnoCat, the Recycle Your Electricals mesmerising pink, fluffy mascot, who is on a mission to hypnotise local residents into recycling their electricals.

    The aim of the nationwide Electricals Recycling Fund is to significantly reduce e-waste and its environmental impact by making it easier for consumers to recycle their electricals. The projects that have been funded by Material Focus include a variety of recycling methods, from kerbside collections to more drop-off points in schools, community centres, and bring banks. Overall there will be over 400 new collection points plus kerbside collections for 5.5 million UK residents.

    Recycle Your Electricals research has shown that 80% of consumers believe recycling is a good thing, and many of us already recycle things like paper and plastic. Research has also shown that most of us have unwanted electricals we want to get rid of. On average there are at least 30 electricals hidden away in drawers in UK homes, a total of 880 million items across the Uk  – with a simple repair many could be donated or sold to people who could put them to good use. And yet 39% of people bin electricals, rather than recycle or reuse them leading to over 100,000 tonnes of electricals thrown away every year. The aim of these projects is to overcome these issues by making it easier to repair, donate or recycle electricals.

    Aberdeen City Council Co-leader Councillor Ian Yuill said: “When items can’t be repaired, donated, or reused it’s important to recycle them. The addition of these bins will help our citizens to easily recycle electricals.  

    “Following the fire at our Altens recycling centre, we know the damage electrical items can cause when not recycled safely. We’re pleased to have a new solution in place to reduce the amount of these items ending up in citizen’s bins.”  

    Net Zero, Environment and Transport vice-convenor, Councillor Miranda Radley added: “Unwanted electricals are one of the fastest growing types of waste in the world. When these items are incorrectly disposed of, we lose materials like aluminium and copper that can be used to make new devices.

    “We would like to extend our thanks to Material Focus for their support in delivering this project.”

    “We are pleased to support Aberdeen City Council’s project that addresses the pressing issue of e-waste.” said Scott Butler, Executive Director of Material Focus. “By investing in improved collection and drop-off services and exploring new recycling methods, we are taking a significant step towards creating a more sustainable future by making it easier for 10 million more people to recycle their electricals.”

    In celebration of International E-Waste Day (14th Oct) Recycle Your Electricals is launching The Great Cable Challenge, calling on all UK households to take part and collectively recycle one million cables, helping to reduce e-waste. Local residents can get involved in International E-waste Day locally by participating in Aberdeen’s electrical recycling project.

    To find your nearest recycling point search recycle your electricals.
     

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Europe: Undersecretary of State Mantovano meets with CIA Director Burns

    Source: Government of Italy (English)

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    The delegated authority for the security of the Republic, Undersecretary of State Alfredo Mantovano, met at Palazzo Chigi this morning with the Director of the CIA, William Joseph Burns, who was accompanied by the Ambassador of the United States of America to Italy, Jack Markell. The meeting provided an opportunity to reconfirm the excellent bilateral relations between the respective intelligence services and to discuss the main international crisis areas.

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Commemorative bench unveiled for former lollipop lady

    Source: Scotland – City of Aberdeen

    A commemorative bench for June McCombie, a former lollipop lady at Walker Road School, was unveiled at the official opening of Greyhope Community Garden, in the Torry area of Aberdeen, on Friday 11 October 2024.

    June helped pupils to safely cross the street for nearly three decades and was loved within the school community at Walker Road. In 2016 she received a community star award for her services as a lollipop lady and for all she did for the Torry community. June sadly passed away in 2021.

    Councillor Martin Greig, Convener of the Education and Children’s Services Committee, said: “The commemorative bench is a fitting tribute to June, who was a wonderful example of the great community spirit and friendship that Torry is renowned for.

    “The community garden offers everyone in the local area a place to come to relax and enjoy the benefits of quiet contemplation in the heart of the community.”

    The new bench, which replaced ‘June’s Bench’ at the former Walker Road School, was installed in the community garden at the entrance of Greyhope School and Community Hub, Tullos Circle.

    The pupils of Walker Road School moved to their new £28millon Greyhope School and Community Hub on 1 November 2023.

    To mark the unveiling of the commemorative bench and the official opening of the community garden a ribbon was cut by members of June’s family and Primary 7 pupils.

    The community event saw a performance by Torry Dancers, poetry readings by Primary 6 and Primary 7 pupils, and singing from Primary 5 pupils.

    Ross Watson, head teacher, Greyhope School and former head at Walker Road School, said: “We are pleased that the new commemorative bench for June is now available to our school community and the residents of Torry. As we approach the anniversary of the opening of Greyhope School and Community Hub, this was the ideal time for this special event and to open our community garden for the first time.”

    Paula McCombie, June McCombie’s daughter, said:  “When our mum passed three years ago, it made my brother and I very proud to see how well thought of she was by pupils and parents from Walker Road School, both past and present, as well as staff and the local community and their buying the bench in her memory.

    “Mum loved her job, and particularly the kids. It never ceased to amaze me how she remembered all their names, even years later if she saw them out and about. I’m sure she would have loved the idea of having a bench dedicated to her, watching over the kids at school. 

    “We are so pleased that the bench has been placed in the community garden of Greyhope School, in succession to Walker Road School, in her name and want to thank everyone involved for making this happen.”

    Colin Milne, Framework Director, Morrison Construction – North East, said: “Morrison were delighted to supply and install this new bench in commemoration for the excellent work that June did for the local area.”

    The garden will be a space for visitors and community members to relax and enjoy the surroundings at the new school and hub.

    Greyhope School and Community Hub was delivered by the Council’s development partner Hub North Scotland with Morrison Construction – North East as main contractor and architects Halliday Fraser Munro.

    Morrison’s Construction paid for the bench as part of community engagement funding linked to its delivery of the school and community hub.

    Photo: Anne Armstrong (L), June McCombie’s sister; and June’s daughter Paula McCombie (R) sit on the commemorative bench dedicated to former lollipop lady June McCombie, located in the newly opened Greyhope Community Garden. 

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Kids Invent Stuff and Taskmaster Education competition

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    The Intellectual Property Office partners with Kids Invent Stuff and Taskmaster Education to launch nationwide competition for young innovators.

    • the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is supporting Taskmaster Education and Kids Invent Stuff to launch a new invention competition for UK children aged 4 to 11 nationwide
    • the competition aims to encourage innovation and creativity, develop problem-solving skills, and promote understanding of idea ownership among young people
    • the challenge is to create an invention to help Little Alex Horne be the best Taskmaster’s Assistant. The winning entry will be built by Kids Invent Stuff and tested by Little Alex Horne at the Taskmaster House
    • the winning invention will be revealed during British Science Week in March 2025

    The Intellectual Property Office has joined forces with Taskmaster Education and Kids Invent Stuff to launch an exciting invention competition for children aged 4 to 11 nationwide.

    The competition challenges young minds to create an invention to help Little Alex Horne become the best Taskmaster’s Assistant ever. Children will create inventions to improve Alex’s performance as Greg Davies’ assistant on the BAFTA-winning TV show Taskmaster. The winning invention will be brought to life by Kids Invent Stuff and tested by Little Alex Horne at the Taskmaster House.

    The IPO is helping bring the competition to all corners of the UK. The competition aims to encourage creativity, develop problem-solving skills, and nurture an understanding of the ownership of ideas among the UK’s budding young inventors and creators.

    The IPO’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Adam Williams said:

    The IPO is delighted to be working with supporters of young innovation to inspire the next generation of UK inventors. It’s great to see a competition for young people that looks to celebrate and develop innovation skills, and I can’t wait to see the ingenious and no doubt pretty wacky and wonderful ideas it will bring.

    Young people are fantastic creators and innovators, and this nationwide competition combines entertainment, education, and innovation brilliantly. This exciting venture will encourage them to develop their skills and understanding from an early age, impressing on them the importance of IP in protecting their ideas in a challenging and fun way.

    Ruth Amos, Inventor & Director at Kids Invent Stuff said:

    We are thrilled to be working with Taskmaster Education and the IPO on this very exciting challenge. At Kids Invent Stuff, we believe that every child is an inventor, so to be able to bring to life an idea in the Taskmaster House is a dream come true. We can’t wait to see the entries and build the winning invention.

    Dr Ali Struthers, Co-Founder of Taskmaster Education said:

    We’re so excited to be partnering with the brilliant YouTube channel, Kids Invent Stuff, and the IPO in this exciting venture. Our noble quest is to make Little Alex Horne the best Taskmaster’s Assistant he can possibly be. We can’t wait to see what the kids come up with (the wackier, the better, we think) and then watch as Ruth and Shawn bring it to life. We’re sure Alex is going to have lots of fun giving the invention a whirl at the Taskmaster House.

    Little Alex Horne said:

    It’s brilliant that Taskmaster Education have teamed up with Kids Invent Stuff and the IPO to give children the chance to bring their invention ideas to life. Kids Invent Stuff and Taskmaster Education have similar goals, to make learning really fun and exciting, so we’d encourage entrants to think big and be creative. I can’t wait to road test the winning entry at the Taskmaster House (as long as I don’t get injured in the process…).

    Entries can be drawings, pictures, or videos showcasing the children’s most imaginative ideas. The competition welcomes entries from both individuals and from groups.

    The winner will see their invention brought to life by Ruth Amos and Shawn Brown, the engineering experts behind the Kids Invent Stuff YouTube channel. With an audience reaching around 70,000 subscribers, the channel is known for turning children’s creative ideas into real inventions.

    The deadline for entries is Friday, 13 December 2024. The winning invention will be revealed during British Science Week in March 2025.

    For more information and competition resources, visit Cracking Ideas.

    Notes to editors:

    • Taskmaster Education adapts the format of Channel 4’s Taskmaster to create fun and educational experiences for children and young people. In the show, the Taskmaster and his assistant Little Alex Horne challenge comedians with creative tasks. Taskmaster Education uses similar activities to develop important skills in children. These skills include problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking. Taskmaster Education provides a flexible and engaging way to inspire learning in classrooms and beyond
    • schools can set up their own Taskmaster Club for pupils. This allows children to try more tasks while developing important life skills. These skills include teamwork, creativity, and reasoning. The Club series that includes the Kids Invent Stuff task is called ‘Bathtub’. To find out more, visit the Taskmaster Education website
    • Kids Invent Stuff is an innovative YouTube channel that brings young people’s inventions to life. Founded by engineers Ruth and Shawn, Kids Invent Stuff offers children aged 4 to 11 the opportunity to see their creative ideas transformed into reality. To find out more visit the Kids Invent Stuff website
    • the IPO has curated a YouTube playlist showcasing the incredible inventions from past IPO and Kids Invent Stuff competitions

    The competition is open to UK residents aged 4 to 11. Competition terms and conditions apply

    How to Enter:

    1. Visit Cracking Ideas to access the competition resources.
    2. Download the competition worksheet from the competition webpage.
    3. Design your invention and give it a catchy, creative name.
    4. Describe how it works and its amazing features.
    5. Write your name and age on the worksheet
    6. Provide an adult’s full name, email address, and town/city location.
    7. Submit your entry by either:

    • emailing to hello@kidsinventstuff.co.uk

    • uploading at kidsinventstuff.com/submit-your-invention

    • posting to: FAO Ruth Amos, Kids Invent Stuff, Alison Business Centre, 39-40 Alison Crescent, Sheffield, England, S2 1AS

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    Published 14 October 2024

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI China: PBOC Officials Answer Press Questions on Improving the Pricing Mechanism for Interest Rates on Commercial Personal Mortgage Loans

    Source: Peoples Bank of China

    Q1: What is the background for the launch of the Announcement?

    A1: To smooth the channels of monetary policy transmission and facilitate lower financing costs for the real economy, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) reformed and improved the loan prime rate (LPR) formation mechanism in August 2019 to ensure that loan interest rates could promptly reflect changes in market interest rates. When issuing the Announcement No.16 [2019], we improved the LPR formation mechanism, and took into account the wide range, long maturity, and high public attention regarding commercial personal mortgage loans (hereinafter referred to as “mortgages”). The Announcement specified that mortgage rates should be priced as LPR plus basis points (LPR+bps) to make long-tenor mortgage rates in sync with market rates. In short, the Announcement played a significant role in promoting the market-oriented pricing of mortgage rates and supporting the stable and healthy development of the real estate market. However, deepened market-oriented interest rate reform and significant changes in the supply-demand relationship in the real estate market have exposed some shortcomings in the current pricing mechanism, which aroused public concerns and sorely needed adjustments.

    To implement the guidelines of the meeting of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and to address public concerns, the PBOC issued the Announcement No.11 [2024], which refined the pricing mechanism for mortgage rates and fostered lower interest rates on existing home loans.

    Q2: What are the problems with the current mortgage rate pricing mechanism, and how will they be addressed?

    A2: As agreed in contracts, the bps added to the LPR are fixed during the contract periods. As home mortgage contracts are long tenors in general, the fixed margin between mortgage rates and LPR cannot reflect changes in the borrower’s credit worthiness or shifts in market supply and demand, which may lead to widening spread between old and new mortgage rates as market conditions change. With the deepening of market-oriented interest rate reform, it has become necessary to optimize the system so that commercial banks and borrowers could adjust contracts in an appropriate manner.

    In August 2023, in response to public concerns and following a quick-response mechanism, the PBOC, together with the National Financial Regulatory Administration guided commercial banks to adjust interest rates on existing home loans in bulk by negotiating rate changes in mortgage contracts. This move has delivered effective results. However, the spread between new and old mortgage rates has recently widened again due to the fixed additional bps under the current pricing mechanism. Commercial banks will take coordinated steps to lower in bulk the interest rates on qualified existing mortgages to levels close to the newly-issued  nationwide, but this provides a temporary fix only. The fundamental solution to the spread is to further deepen the market-oriented interest rate reform, which will, while maintaining the integrity of contracts, remove institutional barriers that hinder commercial banks and borrowers from negotiating and adjusting terms of existing mortgages based on market-oriented principles.

    Q3: What are the main changes in this Announcement?

    A3: The Announcement No.11 [2024] of the PBOC includes the following major improvements. First, the bps added to LPR is adjustable. Both borrowers and lenders may adjust the LPR+bps by negotiating about contract changes to better reflect developments in market supply and demand as well as the borrower’s risk premium. In the future, market competition may drive commercial banks to negotiate with borrowers over LPR+bps adjustments in a timely manner before the spread between old and new mortgage rates becomes too wide. This will gradually ease tensions and maintain the integrity of contracts.

    Second, the one-year restriction, the shortest re-pricing cycle for mortgage rates has been lifted. From November 1, 2024 onwards, for new adjustable-rate mortgage contracts, the re-pricing cycle can be negotiated by both parties, in sync with the re-pricing cycle for other adjustable-rate loans. Borrowers with qualified existing mortgages can also adjust their re-pricing cycle when negotiating changes to the LPR+bps, so as to ensure that the interest rates on existing home loans promptly reflect LPR changes, thus smoothing the channels of monetary policy transmission.

    Q4: How will the interest rates on existing home loans be adjusted after the launch of the Announcement?

    A4: The self-regulatory pricing mechanism for market interest rates will propose an initiative to guide commercial banks to adjust the interest rates on existing home loans in bulk by October 31, 2024. Commercial banks will release relevant announcements and detailed adjustment plans to uniformly lower the LPR+bps for mortgage rates in the most convenient manner for borrowers. Most borrowers will be able to complete the adjustment through online banking or mobile banking channels with just one click and won’t need to visit bank outlets. Please stay updated by following the relevant information published by your lender. After the adjustments in bulk, both borrowers and lenders can, based on market-oriented principles, further negotiate and dynamically adjust the interest rates on existing mortgages according to the Announcement No.11 [2024] of the PBOC.

    Date of last update Nov. 29 2018

    MIL OSI China News –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI China: Announcement on Open Market Operations No.201 [2024]

    Source: Peoples Bank of China

    Announcement on Open Market Operations No.201 [2024]

    (Open Market Operations Office, October 12, 2024)

    In order to keep liquidity adequate at a reasonable level in the banking system, the People’s Bank of China conducted reverse repo operations in the amount of RMB23.2 billion through quantity bidding at a fixed interest rate on October 12, 2024.

    Details of the Reverse Repo Operations

    Maturity

    Volume

    Rate

    7 days

    RMB23.2 billion

    1.50%

    Date of last update Nov. 29 2018

    2024年10月12日

    MIL OSI China News –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI China: Announcement on Open Market Operations No.202 [2024]

    Source: Peoples Bank of China

    Announcement on Open Market Operations No.202 [2024]

    (Open Market Operations Office, October 14, 2024)

    In order to keep liquidity adequate at a reasonable level in the banking system, the People’s Bank of China conducted reverse repo operations in the amount of RMB19.5 billion through quantity bidding at a fixed interest rate on October 14, 2024.

    Details of the Reverse Repo Operations

    Maturity

    Volume

    Rate

    7 days

    RMB19.5 billion

    1.50%

    Date of last update Nov. 29 2018

    2024年10月14日

    MIL OSI China News –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Economics: Emma Willmott trading as Orange Cat Accounting

    Source: Isle of Man

    Published on: 14 October 2024

    Notice is hereby given that Emma Willmott trading as Orange Cat Accounting, which was registered under the Designated Businesses (Registration & Oversight) Act 2015, has been de-registered in accordance with 12(1)(a) of this Act with effect from 14/10/2024.

    MIL OSI Economics –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: reAlpha’s Subsidiary AiChat Partners with M1, a Telecom Provider, to Launch WhatsApp Pay Integration

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DUBLIN, Ohio, Oct. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — reAlpha Tech Corp. (“reAlpha” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AIRE), a real estate technology company developing and commercializing artificial intelligence (“AI”) technologies, today announces a significant milestone recently achieved by its subsidiary, AiChat Pte. Ltd. (“AiChat”). AiChat, a leading provider of AI-powered conversational solutions, has partnered with M1 Limited (“M1”), one of Singapore’s largest mobile network operators, to launch WhatsApp Pay as part of M1’s social commerce strategy in Singapore.

    As M1’s official WhatsApp business solution partner, AiChat integrated its AI chatbot capabilities with WhatsApp Pay, which is powered by Stripe’s financial infrastructure. This integration allows select M1 Corporate Individual (CORI) plan subscribers to reserve and secure flagship phones directly through WhatsApp, including making deposits and reservations within a single, conversational flow.

    Kester Poh, CEO of AiChat, stated, “We believe our collaboration with M1 and the integration of WhatsApp Pay demonstrates the power of conversational commerce in driving both customer satisfaction and business growth.”

    “reAlpha remains committed to advancing AI in real estate and exploring synergies with AiChat’s capabilities, while expanding through strategic acquisitions,” said Interim Chief Financial Officer, Rakesh Prasad.

    About reAlpha Tech Corp.
    reAlpha Tech Corp. (Nasdaq: AIRE) is a real estate technology company developing an end-to-end commission-free homebuying platform. Utilizing the power of AI and an acquisition-led growth strategy, reAlpha’s goal is to offer a more affordable, streamlined experience for those on the journey to homeownership. For more information, visit https://www.realpha.com/.

    About AiChat Pte. Ltd.
    AiChat Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of reAlpha, is a Singapore-based company that develops AI-powered conversational customer experience solutions. Its platform leverages AI to provide businesses with intelligent chatbots and automation tools that improve customer interactions and operational efficiency. For more information about AiChat, visit http://www.aichat.com.

    About M1 Limited
    M1 Limited is Singapore’s first digital network operator, providing a suite of communications services, including mobile, fixed line, and fiber offerings, to over two million customers. Since the launch of commercial services in 1997, they have achieved many firsts – becoming one of the first operators to be awarded one of Singapore’s two nationwide 5G standalone network licenses, first operator to offer nationwide 4G service, as well as ultra high-speed fixed broadband, fixed voice, and other services on the Next Generation Nationwide Broadband Network (NGNBN).

    Forward-Looking Statements
    The information in this press release includes “forward-looking statements”. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements about the AiChat partnership with M1; the anticipated benefits of the AiChat partnership with M1, reAlpha’s ability to anticipate the future needs of the short-term rental market; future trends in the real estate, technology and artificial intelligence industries, generally; and reAlpha’s future growth strategy and growth rate. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may”, “should”, “could”, “might”, “plan”, “possible”, “project”, “strive”, “budget”, “forecast”, “expect”, “intend”, “will”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “predict”, “potential” or “continue”, or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: reAlpha’s limited operating history and that reAlpha has not yet fully developed its AI-based technologies; reAlpha’s ability to commercialize its developing AI-based technologies; whether reAlpha’s technology and products will be accepted and adopted by its customers and intended users; reAlpha’s ability to integrate the business of AiChat into its existing business and the anticipated demand for AiChat’s services; reAlpha’s ability to integrate AiChat’s chatbot capabilities in its reAlpha homebuying platform; reAlpha’s ability or the inability to maintain and strengthen reAlpha’s brand and reputation; the inability to accurately forecast demand for short-term rentals and AI-based real estate focused products; the inability to execute business objectives and growth strategies successfully or sustain reAlpha’s growth; the inability of reAlpha’s customers to pay for reAlpha’s services; changes in applicable laws or regulations, and the impact of the regulatory environment and complexities with compliance related to such environment; and other risks and uncertainties indicated in reAlpha’s SEC filings.

    Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements.

    Although reAlpha believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. reAlpha’s future results, level of activity, performance or achievements may differ materially from those contemplated, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, and there is no representation that the actual results achieved will be the same, in whole or in part, as those set out in the forward-looking statements.

    For more information about the factors that could cause such differences, please refer to reAlpha’s filings with the SEC.

    Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and reAlpha does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

    Media Contact
    irlabs on behalf of reAlpha
    Fatema Bhabrawala
    fatema@irlabs.ca 

    The MIL Network –

    January 23, 2025
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