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  • MIL-OSI Economics: The 4th ASEAN-Australia Summit reaffirms commitment to enhancing partnership

    Source: ASEAN

    Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today participated in the 4th ASEAN-Australia Summit, in Vientiane, Lao PDR. The Summit was attended by the ASEAN Leaders or their representatives, the Prime Minister of Australia, and the Secretary-General of ASEAN. Timor-Leste attended as Observer.

    The Meeting underlined the significance of the ASEAN-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) and reaffirmed both sides’ commitment to further strengthening the partnership in line with the Vision Statement and Melbourne Declaration adopted at the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit held in March earlier this year. The Meeting also welcomed the new Plan of Action (2025-2029) and looked forward to its effective implementation.

    The post The 4th ASEAN-Australia Summit reaffirms commitment to enhancing partnership appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: SUM student receives personal scholarship from Financial Market Council

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

    The 2nd ceremony of awarding scholarship certificates of the financial market program “Investments in the Future” was held in the Congress Center of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation. One of the certificates was awarded to a student of the Institute of Economics and Finance of the State University of Management Khagai Ifraimov.

    The scholarship program of corporate and personal scholarships “Investments in the Future” was established in 2022 on the initiative of the Financial Market Council, with the support of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Eurasian Economic Council. The program is designed to provide financial support to talented students and young scientists from universities and colleges of the EurAsEC and the CIS.

    In the 2024/2025 academic year, 113 universities and colleges in Russia and Kazakhstan are participating in the program, the “Investments in the Future” fund amounted to 28 million rubles. The scholarship council selected 230 recipients on a competitive basis, 28 of whom were awarded personal scholarships in honor of famous scientists, teachers, government and public figures. The annual scholarship amount is 120 thousand rubles – students will receive 10 thousand rubles per month.

    The founders of the scholarships include banks, insurance companies, non-state pension funds, industrial enterprises and humanitarian organizations. The organizations themselves choose the university or secondary specialized educational institution for whose students they are ready to establish a scholarship.

    The founder of the scholarship for the GUU student Khagai Ifraimov was the Specialized Depository Company “Garant”. Khagai is a 4th-year student at the IEF in the “Financial Management” program. He shared with us his impressions of the scholarship awarding ceremony:

    “Having received a scholarship from the Russian Financial Market Council, I felt an incredible surge of joy and pride. This is not only recognition of my efforts and work, but also an incentive for further self-improvement. I understood that the scholarship would open doors to the world of finance, allow me to meet many key and iconic figures in the Russian financial market. My determination to work even harder only increased, because this support is a step towards achieving goals and strengthening faith in my own strengths.”

    We wish Khagai further success in his studies!

    Subscribe to the TG channel “Our GUU” Date of publication: 10.10.2024

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    SUM student receives personal scholarship from Financial Market Council

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: PRESS RELEASE – THE MINISTRY OF CUSTOMS AND REVENUE IN RECEIPT OF DONATED EQUIPMENT & SAFETY GEAR FROM THE AUSTRALIA BORDER FORCE

    Source: Government of Western Samoa

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    The Australian Border Force (ABF) has further strengthened its partnership with Samoa’s Ministry of Customs and Revenue (MCR) through the donation of essential equipment and safety gear. The handover ceremony held at the Customs Office in Matautu on Wednesday 2nd October 2024, was officiated by Reverend Elder Molī Molī of the EFKS Matautu-tai parish. The ceremony also marked another milestone in the long-standing relationship between Samoa and Australia.

    Australia’s High Commissioner to Samoa, H.E Will Robinson, reaffirmed the commitment to enhancing border security with the delivery of equipment, including two Smiths high scan cabinet X-ray units, Narcotic Identification Kits, four personal radiation detectors, and personal protective equipment (PPE’s) including high viz vests and safety boots. In addition, ABF experts also provided two weeks of specialized training for Customs and Biosecurity officers, focusing on the safe operation of the equipment and advanced inspection techniques.

    The Deputy Prime Minister of Samoa who is also Minister for MCR, Hon. Tuala Tevaga Iosefo Ponifasio, accepted the kind donation and expressed sincerest gratitude to the Australian government and ABF for their ongoing support. He emphasized the importance of the donation in safeguarding Samoa’s borders and acknowledged ABF Inspector Michelle Bond for her role in facilitating the initiative. He also urged MCR staff to ensure that the new equipment be put to good use to enhance the Ministry’s border enforcement efforts, ultimately benefiting Samoa.

    The ceremony concluded with the signing of Memorandum of Understanding and exchange of gift certification relative to the donated items between the ABF and MCR.

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    SOURCE – Ministry of Customs & Revenue Samoa

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Media Release – SVSG Engages Youth to Promote Non-Violence Message

    Source: Government of Western Samoa

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    In the lead-up to Sanarosa’s Closure Ceremony, the Sanarosa “Let It End With Me” Campaign was launched today, engaging students from Maluafou College and St. Joseph’s College.

    Sanarosa was a young girl whose tragic story of abuse has profoundly impacted our community, especially following her untimely death at 18 years old.

    SVSG strategically selected these two colleges as advocates for Sanarosa’s message, recognizing that students, teachers, principals, and parents are navigating the healing process to address mental health issues exacerbated by recent violent incidents.

    The campaign commenced this morning at Maluafou College, involving the entire school community, including teachers and Vice Principal Reverend Iakopo Faasalaina. Sanarosa’s dying message was shared through a video recording, serving as an inspiration drawn from her heartbreaking story. SVSG has made a promise to keep Sanarosa’s message alive by advocating for children and youth.

    The afternoon session at St. Joseph’s College met with an equally positive reception. Sister Jacinta Fidow of the Missionary Sisters of the Society of Mary (SMSM) and the SVSG Psychosocial Team Leader delivered the Sanarosa “Let It End With Me” message. The students, teachers, and Brothers showed significant engagement, paying close attention to the message being shared.

    Sanarosa’s legacy resonated deeply with many, prompting reflections on the importance of compassion and support within the community. Students were invited to take ownership of the Sanarosa “Let It End With Me” Campaign to honor her memory by fostering a culture of care, respect, and understanding among their peers—one that unequivocally rejects violence in all forms.

    SVSG President Siliniu Lina Chang, who led the campaign today, reminded the students: “I urge you to recognize the preciousness of life and to choose paths that uplift rather than harm. You are fortunate to have families who embrace you when you return home from school—families that protect you fiercely. The children at the Campus of Hope remind us of the harsh realities of violence. Please, do not let Sanarosa’s death be in vain.”

    The Samoa Victim Support Group remains committed to raising awareness and advocating for a culture of non-violence among youth in Samoa. Through initiatives like the Sanarosa “Let It End With Me” Campaign, SVSG aims to create lasting change and empower the next generation to reject violence in all its forms.

    “Thank you to the thousands of students we have visited today at the two Colleges for committing to continue Sanarosa’s legacy. Together, we can break the cycle of violence and inspire a generation to cherish life and support one another,” said Siliniu Lina Chang.

    Join us for Sanarosa’s Closure Ceremony on Friday, October 4, 2024, at 9:30 AM, at Fasitoo-uta. We invite the community to pay tribute to our young hero, as SVSG village representatives will line the road leading to Sanarosa’s resting place.

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    SOURCE – Samoa Victim Support Group

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: His Excellency Will Robinson Remarks Gifting Ceremony for MCR from ABF – 2 October 2024

    Source: Government of Western Samoa

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    • Reverend Moli Moli

    • Deputy Prime Minister, Tuala Tevaga Iosefo Ponifasio

    • CEO of the Ministry of Customs and Revenue, Fonoti Talaitupu Li’a-Taefu

    • DCEO Customs Services, Lealataua Sophia Laifai-Oloapu

    • The team of Customs and Revenue Management

    Faafetai tele lava for the opportunity to share a few brief words this morning.

    This handover is yet another milestone in our Samoa-Australia Partnership – a partnership built on shared values, trust, and a common purpose.

    We both want to ensure the safety and security of our people and our borders.

    Deputy Prime Minister – on behalf of the Australian Government, I am pleased to officially hand over this equipment.

    This includes two Smiths 6040 x-ray units, narcotics identification kits, four RadEye personal radiation detectors, and a comprehensive set of personal protective gear.

    It is our hope that this equipment contributes to Samoa’s continued efforts in securing its borders – not only for CHOGM, but beyond.

    Australia has worked closely with Samoa to provide training and support alongside this equipment.

    It builds on the current technology training delivered by the Australia’s Department of Home Affairs, in partnership with the Australian Border Force.

    This training has included essential sessions such as Cabinet X-ray training, Narcotic Identification Kit testing training, Container X-ray image analysis training, Subject Matter Expert Advanced Operator training, Ionscan 500DT Operator training and RadEye PRD operator training.

    Australia is proud to stand alongside Samoa.

    We know that by working together, we can face the challenges of today’s evolving global security landscape.

    Our cooperation strengthens the safety of our borders and our shared Blue Pacific.

    But what makes our partnership truly thrive is not just the sharing of resources, but the exchange of knowledge.

    This is a two-way learning process, where we grow and learn from each other.

    In that spirit, Fonoti, I hope my colleague Michelle has been an asset to your ministry, just as I know she has gained so much from working with your outstanding team.

    I want to thank everyone involved in this important initiative, particularly the dedicated personnel at the Ministry of Customs and Revenue and the Australian Border Force.

    Your hard work and commitment are the foundations of this partnership.

    I look forward to continuing our close cooperation as we work together for a safer future.

    Faafetai tele lava. Soifua ma ia manuia.

    Photos by the Government of Samoa (Pule Puleina)

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Successful discount travel scheme set to continue in Stoke-on-Trent for further six months

    Source: City of Stoke-on-Trent

    An extremely successful discount travel scheme which saw bus fares cut by up to 50 per cent is set to continue for a further six months.

    Stoke-on-Trent City Council teamed up with bus operators to launch its Affordable Fares scheme in July 2023, offering heavily discounted bus tickets for adults and young people.

    So far, more than 2.5 million tickets have been sold through the scheme which has been hailed a huge success both locally and nationally.

    Now Affordable Fares is set to continue until March 31, 2025 meaning passengers can continue to make the most of low-cost bus travel on bus services operated by First, D&G, Stantons of Stoke, Scraggs and Arriva Midlands.

    Councillor Finlay Gordon-McCusker, cabinet member for transport, infrastructure and regeneration, said: “Our Affordable Fares scheme has been incredibly successful and has even been recognised nationally, by the Department for Transport.

    “The discounted bus tickets have made it more affordable for students, workers, families and visitors to get around the city and it’s great to see that so many people have been taking advantage of the scheme which is all part of our ongoing commitment to improving public transport in the city.

    “Since we launched Affordable Fares, we have made a number of other improvements including introducing new bus routes in places like Smallthorne, Longton, Burslem and Tunstall, and enhanced and extended services into the evenings and weekends.

    “Our ultimate aim is to make it as easy and affordable as possible to get around the city and encourage even more people to use public transport.”

    Ian Smith, commercial director for First Potteries Bus Midlands, Manchester and South Yorkshire, said: “We are delighted with the success of the Affordable Fares scheme and the positive impact it’s had on bus travel in Stoke-on-Trent.

    “By working closely with the council, we’ve been able to offer significantly reduced fares, which has encouraged more people to choose bus travel. Continuing the scheme for a further six months ensures that our passengers can keep benefitting from these lower fares.

    “We are dedicated to ensuring accessible and affordable public transportation for everyone, while continuing to invest in our services and network across the Potteries.”

    David Brookes, managing director at D&G, said: “The Affordable Fares Scheme has been a tremendous success. By eliminating the price premium for travelling with multiple operators within the city and simplifying ticketing, alongside service enhancements, the scheme has resulted in significant passenger growth.”

    The Affordable Fares Scheme is part of the city council’s Bus Service Improvement Plan which is being funded by £31.6 million from the Department for Transport (DfT).

    In order to make the most of the government funding, new ticket prices are being introduced from Sunday 13 October.

    The new prices are:

    • Adult day ticket – £4.80 (up from £3.50)
    • Adult week ticket – £12 (no change)
    • Adult month ticket – £42 (no change)
    • Adult three-month ticket – £115 (no change)
    • Adult year ticket – £504 (up from £400)
    • Young person’s day ticket – £3.50 (up from £2)
    • Young person’s week ticket – £9 (up from £7)
    • Young person’s month ticket – £31.50 (up from £24)
    • Young person’s three-month ticket – £85 (up from £60)
    • Young person’s year ticket – £378 (up from £200)

    Cllr Gordon-McCusker added: “We’ve been talking to our local bus operators about how we can make the most of the government funding available to us and ensure we can offer passengers discounted fares for as long as possible.

    “This will mean a price increase for some fares, the first price increase since the introduction of the Affordable Fares scheme 15 months ago. We have done our absolute best to ensure that we can continue to offer low cost travel across Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire for as long as possible and we are confident that these new ticket prices are still great value for money in comparison to neighbouring local authorities.”

    In Derby, a multi-operator bus ticket starts at £5.80 a day for adults and £3.80 a day for young people rising to £85 a month and £55 a month respectively.

    Through a similar scheme in Leicester, day tickets start at £5.60 for adults and £4.30 for children (up to 16) and monthly tickets cost £74 for adults and £57 for children.

    Day tickets in Nottingham start at £6.40 for adults and £4.20 for under 19s.

    For more information about the Affordable Fares scheme visit: http://www.stoke.gov.uk/publictransport

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Property Developer fined £400K following Council prosecution for breach of planning control | Westminster City Council

    Source: City of Westminster

    Freehold company HAAB Development Limited and company director Sheikh Behaeddin Adil have pleaded guilty for failing to comply with a planning enforcement notice for a property in the Queen’s Park Estate Conservation Area in the North Paddington area of Westminster.

    At the sentencing hearing at Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday 10th September, HAAB Development Limited and the director of the company, Mr Adil were ordered to pay £415,101.13, for particular criminal conduct under the Proceeds of Crime Act, within three months.

    Westminster City Council sought an inspection of the property in Harrow Road after receiving a complaint about a first-floor extension. In May 2015 Officers from the council’s Planning Enforcement team found that the property was converted from a shop with three residential flats, to a shop with seven inadequately sized studio or one-bed flats. This involved rear extensions to the ground floor and first floor as well as many internal rearrangements.

    The local authority issued an enforcement notice in April 2016 which was required to be complied with by 18th November 2016. The notice required the removal of unauthorised works and internal rearrangements to convert the property back to how it was.

    In January 2020, the requirements of the notice were still not complied with, and Westminster City Council decided it was in the public interest to prosecute the freehold company and its director.

    The enforcement notice was finally complied with in February 2023, with the company and director contesting the prosecution claiming that they were not aware of the central London authority’s concerns about the breach of planning control, despite employing a planning agent to respond to the council’s concerns as early as October 2015.

    Following the sentencing hearing on 10th September 2024, both were required to pay fines of £9,750 each and contributions towards the City Council’s prosecution costs in the sum of £50,000 (£25,000 each) within 3 months. This is in addition to the proceeds of crime order.

    The Council understands that planning enforcement can be challenging due to the time it requires, but we are pleased to have reached a resolution after a lengthy process.

    Cllr Geoff Barraclough, Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development said:

    Planning Enforcement is there to protect and prevent harm to our historic built environment such as the much loved Queens Park Conservation Area.”

    “We are clear that enforcement notices will be served and must be complied with if a building owner goes ahead with development without  getting planning permission first.”

    “I welcome this verdict, and the proceeds of crime order, as a warning to others and a reminder that Westminster Council is committed to protecting our City from unscrupulous property developers. ”

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Greens welcome Renters’ Rights Bill but say it must go further on rent controls and ending ‘plague’ of cold, damp, mouldy homes

    Source: Green Party of England and Wales

    Co-leader of the Green Party and MP for Bristol Central, Carla Denyer, will welcome the Renters’ Rights Bill in parliament later today, but will say it must go further in defending the rights of 11 million renters in the UK. Denyer said:  

    “This is a once in a generation opportunity to recognise the rights of the 11 million people living in private rented housing to have a safe, decent and secure home. A chance to stop tenants being constantly uprooted and fleeced to pay for a roof over their heads.  

    “In particular, we need a national system for rent controls with local flexibility aimed at bringing rents down relative to incomes.  

    “We also need to tackle rented properties that are plagued with cold, damp or mould. We need to see a clear commitment to energy efficiency in the Bill to end the scandal of around 5 million renters living in such appalling conditions. 

    “Such a Bill is long overdue. Greens hope it can be made even better and become truly transformative. Let’s make sure we use this opportunity to shift how we think about renting, moving away from viewing housing as assets, to prioritising and valuing the right to a stable home – in policy and practice.” 

    Notes 

    Carla Denyer MP and Sian Berry MP are expected to speak in the debate on the Bill in the Commons.  

    / by Andrew Bell

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  • MIL-OSI Banking: Inter-Algo: BaFin warns about the websites inter-algo.com und inter-algo.net

    Source: Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht – In English

    The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns about the websites inter-algo.com and inter-algo.net. On these websites, the Inter-Algo provides financial services without the required authorisation and offers so-called “wealth planning”.

    Anyone providing financial or investment services in Germany may do so only with authorisation from BaFin. However, some companies offer these services without the necessary authorisation. Information on whether particular companies have been authorised by BaFin can be found in BaFin’s database of companies.

    The information provided by BaFin is based on section 37 (4) of the German Banking Act (Kreditwesengesetz – KWG).

    Please be aware:

    BaFin, the German Federal Criminal Police Office (Bundeskriminalamt – BKA) and the German state criminal police offices (Landeskriminalämter) recommend that consumers seeking to invest money online should exercise the utmost caution and do the necessary research beforehand in order to identify fraud attempts at an early stage.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: A kindergarten and a school will be built in Kommunarka

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The city has signed an agreement with the developer to participate in the development of social, transport, and engineering infrastructure in the capital’s development area. It provides for the construction of an educational complex for 675 students in the Kommunarka district (TiNAO). This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction Vladimir Efimov.

    “The educational complex will consist of a kindergarten for 225 children and a school for 450 children. It will be built at the address: block 70, land plot No. 78/3. According to the participation agreement that the city concluded with the developer, the facility is planned to be commissioned in 2026. After the completion of construction, the investor will transfer it to the capital’s education system,” Vladimir Efimov noted.

    The project is being implemented by the developer as part of the construction of the residential complex “1st Salaryevsky”.

    “The total area of the three-story building will be 14 thousand square meters. Separate entrances will be provided for school and preschool departments. In addition to the kindergarten group cells and school classrooms, the complex will include sports facilities, a medical office and a dining hall. Sports grounds, a 60-meter running track and a place for long jumps will be created in the physical education and sports zone,” added the Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Department of Urban Development Policy of the capital.

    Vladislav Ovchinsky.

    Mosgosstroynadzor issued a permit for the construction of a social facility in early September of this year. According to the committee chairman Anton Slobodchikova, an educational complex for 675 places will be built on a land plot of 1.5 hectares. The progress of the work at all stages will be monitored by a committee. As soon as the developer sends a notice of the start of construction and installation work, inspectors will draw up a program of site inspections.

    The facade finishing will visually divide the building using different materials and colors, but maintaining one color scheme. And the metal perforated panels in the piers will unite the stained glass systems and window units into a single ribbon glazing. The chaotic arrangement of window openings on the main facade, combined with concrete tiles imitating clinker brick, will give the building architectural expressiveness.

    The territory of the educational complex will house physical education and sports zones, utility zones, and recreation areas. A hard-surfaced area for events will be organized near the main entrance to the school department.

    The preschool department’s territory includes group play areas and physical education and health grounds, a utility area, as well as storage space for strollers, bicycles and sleds.

    According to the head of the Department for the Development of New Territories of the City of Moscow Vladimir Zhidkin, in the development of TiNAO, the city adheres to the principle of balanced development. The more actively housing is built, the more social facilities appear. Since the annexation of the territories to the capital, more than 150 educational facilities have been built and commissioned in TiNAO, 20 of them are since the beginning of the current year.

    Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin reported on the development of social infrastructure in TiNAO.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: 20mph speed limits: long overdue change that would save lives

    Source: Scottish Greens

    09 Oct 2024 Transport

    Lower speeds save lives.

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    A default speed limit of 20mph in built-up areas is a long overdue change that would save lives, says the Scottish Greens’ transport spokesperson, Mark Ruskell MSP.

    Mr Ruskell’s comments come as the Scottish Government has announced a consultation on changing speed limits following an increase in road deaths in 2024. In 2018 Mr Ruskell brought forward a Members Bill to replace the current 30mph default speed limit on restricted roads with a 20mph limit.

    The Bute House Agreement between the Scottish Greens and the Scottish Government included a commitment to expand 20mph in Scotland, with an agreement that “all appropriate roads in built up areas will have a safer speed limit of 20mph by 2025.”

    Mr Ruskell said: “Lower speed limits save lives. By rolling out a 20mph default across Scotland we can decrease road deaths and create safer streets and communities.

    “We have seen the success that 20mph limits have had in Wales, cutting speeds and reducing road fatalities, and I want to see the same thing happening here in Scotland. I am glad that the Scottish Government is consulting on this, because it is a long overdue change. 

    “We should all have the right to feel safe, and this is a simple change that would help to transform our neighbourhoods and make people feel more confident when walking, wheeling and cycling.

    “There has been important progress in some parts of our country, but we can’t let road safety become a postcode lottery. National limits are the most effective way of saving lives.”

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  • MIL-OSI: TC Energy announces upsizing and results of its cash tender offers

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — News Release – TC Energy Corporation (TSX, NYSE: TRP) (“TC Energy”) today announced that TransCanada PipeLines Limited (the “Company”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of TC Energy, has released (i) the results of its previously announced seven separate offers (the “Offers”) to purchase for cash the outstanding notes of the series listed in the table below (collectively, the “Notes”) and (ii) that it has amended the Offers by increasing the Maximum Purchase Amount from US$1,750,000,000 to US$1,809,000,000, an amount sufficient to accept for purchase all Notes with Acceptance Priority Levels 1 – 5 in full, in accordance with the terms of the Tender Documents (as defined below).

    The Offers were made upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase dated Oct. 1, 2024 relating to the Notes (the “Offer to Purchase”) and the notice of guaranteed delivery attached as Appendix A thereto (the “Notice of Guaranteed Delivery” and, together with the Offer to Purchase, the “Tender Offer Documents”). Capitalized terms used but not defined in this announcement have the meanings given to them in the Offer to Purchase.

    The Offers expired at 5 p.m. (Eastern time) on Oct. 8, 2024 (the “Expiration Date”). The Guaranteed Delivery Date will be the second business day after the Expiration Date and is expected to be Oct.10, 2024. The Settlement Date will be the fourth business day after the Expiration Date and is expected to be Oct. 15, 2024.

    According to information provided by D.F. King & Co., Inc., the Information and Tender Agent in connection with the Offers, US$2,870,274,000 combined aggregate principal amount of Notes were validly tendered prior to or at the Expiration Date and not validly withdrawn. In addition, US$78,193,000 combined aggregate principal amount of Notes were tendered pursuant to the Guaranteed Delivery Procedures and remain subject to the Holders’ performance of the delivery requirements under such procedures. The table below provides certain information about the Offers, including the aggregate principal amount of each series of Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Expiration Date and the aggregate principal amount of Notes reflected in Notices of Guaranteed Delivery delivered at or prior to the Expiration Date pursuant to the Tender Offer Documents.

    Acceptance
    Priority
    Level    		 Title of Notes CUSIP / ISIN
    Nos. (1)    		 Principal
    Amount
    Outstanding    		 Total
    Consideration(2)    		 Principal
    Amount
    Tendered(3)    		 Principal
    Amount
    Accepted(3)    		 Principal
    Amount
    Reflected in
    Notices of
    Guaranteed
    Delivery
    1 2.500% Senior Notes due 2031 89352HBC2 / US89352HBC25 US$1,000,000,000 US$887.76 US$739,213,000 US$739,213,000 US$47,207,000
    2 5.000% Senior Notes due 2043 89352HAL3 / US89352HAL33 US$625,000,000 US$965.85 US$200,842,000 US$200,842,000 —
    3 4.875% Senior Notes due 2048 89352HAY5 / US89352HAY53 US$1,000,000,000 US$941.07 US$440,800,000 US$440,800,000 US$4,281,000
    4 5.100% Senior Notes due 2049 89352HAZ2 / US89352HAZ29 US$1,000,000,000 US$977.29 US$179,924,000 US$179,924,000 US$19,144,000
    5 4.750% Senior Notes due 2038 89352HAX7 / US89352HAX70 US$500,000,000 US$963.02 US$313,189,000 US$313,189,000 US$1,611,000
    6 4.250% Senior Notes due 2028 89352HAW9 / US89352HAW97 US$1,400,000,000 US$994.82 US$566,368,000 — US$5,880,000
    7 4.875% Senior Notes due 2026 89352HAT6 / US89352HAT68 US$850,000,000 US$1,003.36 US$429,938,000 — US$70,000

    (1) No representation is made by the Company as to the correctness or accuracy of the CUSIP numbers or ISINs listed in this News Release or printed on the Notes. They are provided solely for convenience. 
    (2) The total consideration for each series of Notes (such consideration, the “Total Consideration”) payable per each US$1,000 principal amount of such series of Notes validly tendered for purchase. 
    (3) The amounts exclude the principal amounts of Notes for which Holders have complied with certain procedures applicable to guaranteed delivery pursuant to the Guaranteed Delivery Procedures. Such amounts remain subject to the Guaranteed Delivery Procedures. Notes tendered pursuant to the Guaranteed Delivery Procedures are required to be tendered at or prior to 5 p.m. (Eastern time) on Oct. 10, 2024.

    Overall, US$1,873,968,000 aggregate principal amount of Notes have been accepted for purchase, excluding the Notes delivered pursuant to the Guaranteed Delivery Procedures. The Maximum Purchase Condition (after giving effect to the increase described above) has been satisfied with respect to the Offers in respect of the series of Notes with Acceptance Priority Levels 1 – 5. Accordingly, all Notes of those series that have been validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Expiration Date have been accepted for purchase. Because the Maximum Purchase Condition was not satisfied with respect to the series of Notes with Acceptance Priority Levels 6 and 7, the Company has not accepted any Notes of such series (as indicated in the table above) and will promptly return all validly tendered Notes of such series to the respective tendering Holders.

    Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase, Holders whose Notes have been accepted for purchase in the Offers will receive the applicable Total Consideration specified in the table above for each US$1,000 principal amount of such Notes, which will be payable in cash on the applicable Settlement Date.

    In addition to the applicable Total Consideration, Holders whose Notes have been accepted for purchase will be paid the Accrued Coupon Payment. Interest will cease to accrue on the Settlement Date for all Notes accepted in the Offers, including those tendered pursuant to the Guaranteed Delivery Procedures. Under no circumstances will any interest be payable because of any delay in the transmission of funds to Holders by the Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) or its participants.

    The Offers are subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions as described in the Offer to Purchase. The Company reserves the right, subject to applicable law, to waive any and all conditions to any Offer. If any of the conditions is not satisfied, the Company is not obligated to accept for payment, purchase or pay for, and may delay the acceptance for payment of, any tendered notes, in each event subject to applicable laws, and may terminate or alter any or all of the Offers.

    The Company has retained Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, and RBC Capital Markets, LLC to act as the dealer managers (the “Dealer Managers”) for the Offers. Questions regarding the terms and conditions for the Offers should be directed to Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. at (866) 627-0391 (toll-free) or (212) 250-2955 (collect), J.P. Morgan Securities LLC at (866) 834-4666 (toll-free) or (212) 834-4818 (collect), Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC at (800) 624-1808 (toll-free) or (212) 761-1057 (collect), or RBC Capital Markets, LLC at (877) 381-2099 (toll-free) or (212) 618-7843 (collect).

    D.F. King & Co., Inc. acts as the Information and Tender Agent for the Offers. Questions or requests for assistance related to the Offers or for additional copies of the Offer to Purchase may be directed to D.F. King & Co., Inc. in New York by telephone at +1 (212) 269-5550 (for banks and brokers only) or +1 (866) 620-9554 (for all others toll-free), or by email at TCEnergy@dfking.com. You may also contact your broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee for assistance concerning the Offers. The Tender Offer Documents can be accessed at the following link: http://www.dfking.com/transcanada.

    If the Company terminates any Offer with respect to one or more series of Notes, it will give prompt notice to the Information and Tender Agent, and all Notes tendered pursuant to such terminated Offer will be returned promptly to the tendering Holders thereof. Upon such termination, any Notes blocked in DTC will be released.

    This announcement is for informational purposes only. This announcement is not an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell any Notes or any other securities of TC Energy, the Company or any of their subsidiaries. The Offers were made solely pursuant to the Offer to Purchase. The Offers were not made to Holders of Notes in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, “blue sky” or other laws of such jurisdiction. In any jurisdiction in which the securities laws or “blue sky” laws require the Offers to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Offers will be deemed to have been made on behalf of the Company by the Dealer Managers or one or more registered brokers or dealers that are licensed under the laws of such jurisdiction.

    No action has been or will be taken in any jurisdiction that would permit the possession, circulation or distribution of either this announcement, the Offer to Purchase or any material relating to us or the Notes in any jurisdiction where action for that purpose is required. Accordingly, neither this announcement, the Offer to Purchase nor any other offering material or advertisements in connection with the Offers may be distributed or published, in or from any such country or jurisdiction, except in compliance with any applicable rules or regulations of any such country or jurisdiction.

    Forward-looking Statements

    This news release contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements as defined in applicable securities laws (collectively referred to as “forward-looking statements”). Forward-looking statements include: statements regarding the terms and timing for completion of the Offers, including the settlement dates of the Notes accepted for purchase; and the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions of the Offers.

    Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of TC Energy to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to vary include, but are not limited to, conditions in financial markets, investor response to the Offers, and other risk factors as detailed from time to time in TC Energy’s reports filed with Canadian securities administrators and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

    Readers are cautioned against unduly relying on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are made as of the date of the relevant document and, except as required by law, TC Energy undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or future events or otherwise.

    About TC Energy

    We’re a team of 7,000+ energy problem solvers working to safely move, generate and store the energy North America relies on. Today, we’re delivering solutions to the world’s toughest energy challenges – from innovating to deliver the natural gas that feeds LNG to global markets, to working to reduce emissions from our assets, to partnering with our neighbours, customers and governments to build the energy system of the future. It’s all part of how we continue to deliver sustainable returns for our investors and create value for communities.

    TC Energy’s common shares trade on the Toronto (TSX) and New York (NYSE) stock exchanges under the symbol TRP. To learn more, visit us at TCEnergy.com.

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    Media Inquiries:
    Media Relations
    media@tcenergy.com
    403-920-7859 or 800-608-7859

    Investor & Analyst Inquiries:
    Gavin Wylie / Hunter Mau
    investor_relations@tcenergy.com
    403-920-7911 or 800-361-6522

    PDF available: http://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/bcaa59bc-903b-47da-a879-8029104445fa

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  • MIL-OSI: TC Energy announces expiration and upsizing of cash tender offers for certain Canadian-dollar denominated debt securities

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES OR TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES (SEE “OFFER AND DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTIONS” BELOW).

    CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — News Release – TC Energy Corporation (TSX, NYSE: TRP) (“TC Energy”) today announced (i) the expiration of the previously announced separate offers (the “Offers”) of TransCanada PipeLines Limited (the “Company”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of TC Energy, to purchase for cash up to C$350,000,000 in aggregate purchase price, excluding accrued and unpaid interest, (the “Maximum Purchase Amount”) of its outstanding notes of the two series listed in the table below (collectively, the “Notes”) at 5 p.m. (Toronto time) on Oct. 8, 2024 (the “Expiration Date”) and (ii) the Company has amended the Offers by increasing the Maximum Purchase Amount from C$350,000,000 in aggregate purchase price, excluding accrued and unpaid interest, to C$575,000,000 in aggregate principal amount.

    The Offers

    The Offers were made upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase dated Oct. 1, 2024 relating to the Notes (the “Offer to Purchase”). Capitalized terms used but not defined in this news release have the meanings given to them in the Offer to Purchase.

    According to information provided by TSX Trust Company, the Tender Agent, C$1,199,486,000 combined aggregate principal amount of the Notes were validly tendered in connection with the Offers prior to or at the Expiration Date and not validly withdrawn. The table below provides certain information about the Offers, including the aggregate principal amount of each series of Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn prior to the Expiration Date.

    Title of Notes(1) Principal
    Amount
    Outstanding    		 CUSIP / ISIN
    Nos.     (1)    		 Reference
    Security(2)    		 Bloomberg
    Reference
    Page    (2)    		 Fixed Spread
    (Basis Points)    (2)    		 Principal Amount
    Tendered
    4.180% Senior Notes due 2048 C$1,100,000,000 89353ZCC0 / CA89353ZCC01 CAN 2 ¾ 12/01/55 FIT CAN0-50 160 C$892,057,000
    3.390% Senior Notes due 2028 C$500,000,000 89353ZCA4 / CA89353ZCA45 CAN 3 ½ 03/01/28 FIT CAN0-50 60 C$307,429,000

    (1) No representation is made by TC Energy or the Company as to the correctness or accuracy of the CUSIP numbers or ISINs listed in this news release or printed on the Notes. They are provided solely for convenience.

    (2) The total consideration for each series of Notes (such consideration, the “Total Consideration”) payable per each C$1,000 principal amount of such series of Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase will be based on the applicable Fixed Spread specified in the table above for such series of Notes, plus the applicable yield based on the bid-side price of the applicable Canadian reference security as specified in the table above, as quoted on the applicable Bloomberg Reference Page as of 10 a.m. (Toronto time) on Oct. 9, 2024, unless extended by the Company with respect to the applicable Offer. The Total Consideration does not include the applicable Accrued Coupon Payment, which will be payable in cash in addition to the applicable Total Consideration.

    Indicative Series Acceptance Amounts

    The Company expects to accept for purchase C$575,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of the 4.180% Senior Notes due 2048 (the “2048 Notes”) tendered into the Offer for such Notes on a pro rata basis within such series, with the actual amount accepted to be adjusted for rounding due to proration. The Company does not expect to accept for purchase any of the 3.390% Senior Notes due 2028 tendered into the Offer for such Notes.

    Pricing and Settlement

    Pricing in respect of the 2048 Notes is expected to occur at 10 a.m. (Toronto time) on Oct. 9, 2024, following which the Final Acceptance Amount, the Offer Yield and the Total Consideration in respect of the 2048 Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase pursuant to the Offers will be announced by the Company.

    The “Settlement Date” in respect of any 2048 Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase pursuant to the Offer for such Notes is expected to be Oct. 15, 2024. The Company will also pay an Accrued Coupon Payment in respect of 2048 Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase pursuant to the Offer for such Notes. Holders whose 2048 Notes are accepted for purchase will lose all rights as Holder of the tendered 2048 Notes and interest will cease to accrue on the Settlement Date for all 2048 Notes accepted in the Offer for such Notes.

    The Offers are subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions as described in the Offer to Purchase. The Company reserves the right, subject to applicable law, to waive any and all conditions to any Offer. If any of the conditions is not satisfied, the Company is not obligated to accept for payment, purchase or pay for, and may delay the acceptance for payment of, any tendered Notes, in each event subject to applicable laws, and may terminate or alter any or all of the Offers.

    Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. (“Deutsche Bank”), J.P. Morgan Securities Canada Inc. (“JPM”), Morgan Stanley Canada Limited (“MS”) and RBC Dominion Securities Inc. (“RBC”) are acting as the dealer managers (the “Dealer Managers”) for the Offers. Questions regarding the terms and conditions for the Offers or for copies of the Offer to Purchase should be directed to JPM at 1.403.532.2126, MS at 1.416.943.8400 or RBC at 1.877.381.2099 (toll-free) or 1.416.842.6311 (collect). Deutsche Bank is not registered as a dealer in any Canadian jurisdiction and, accordingly, neither it nor any of its affiliates will, directly or indirectly, advertise, solicit, facilitate, negotiate, effect or take any other act in furtherance of any purchase or tender of Notes in connection with the Offers and any such solicitation, advertisement or other act with respect to the Offers will be conducted by JPM, MS and RBC. You may also contact your broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee for assistance concerning the Offers.

    If the Company terminates any Offer with respect to one or more series of Notes, it will give prompt notice to the Tender Agent, and all Notes tendered pursuant to such terminated Offer will be returned promptly to the tendering Holders thereof. With effect from such termination, any Notes blocked in CDS will be released.

    Offer and Distribution Restrictions

    The Offers were made solely pursuant to the Offer to Purchase. This news release does not constitute a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in the United States. No Offer constitutes an offer or an invitation by, or on behalf of, TC Energy, the Company or the Dealer Managers (i) to participate in the Offers in the United States; (ii) to, or for the account or benefit of, any “U.S. person” (as such term is defined in Regulation S of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended); or (iii) to participate in the Offers in any jurisdiction in which it is unlawful to make such an offer or solicitation in such jurisdiction, and such persons are not eligible to participate in or tender any securities pursuant to the Offers. No action has been or will be taken in the United States or any other jurisdiction that would permit the possession, circulation or distribution of this news release, the Offer to Purchase or any other offering material or advertisements in connection with the Offers to (i) any person in the United States; (ii) any U.S. person; (iii) anyone in any other jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation is not authorized; or (iv) any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation. Accordingly, neither this news release, the Offer to Purchase nor any other offering material or advertisements in connection with the Offers may be distributed or published, in or from the United States or any such other jurisdiction (except in compliance with any applicable rules or regulations of such other jurisdiction). Tenders will not be accepted from any holder located or resident in the United States.

    In any jurisdiction in which the securities laws require the Offers to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Offers will be deemed to have been made on behalf of the Company by the Dealer Managers or one or more registered brokers or dealers that are licensed under the laws of such jurisdiction.

    This news release is for informational purposes only. This news release is not an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell any Notes or any other securities of TC Energy, the Company or any of their subsidiaries.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This news release contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements as defined in applicable securities laws (collectively referred to as “forward-looking statements”). Forward-looking statements include: statements regarding the terms and timing for completion of the Offers, including the acceptance for purchase of any Notes validly tendered and the expected Settlement Date thereof; and the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions of the Offers.

    Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of TC Energy to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to vary include, but are not limited to, conditions in financial markets, investor response to the Offers, and other risk factors as detailed from time to time in TC Energy’s reports filed with Canadian securities administrators and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

    Readers are cautioned against unduly relying on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are made as of the date of the relevant document and, except as required by law, TC Energy undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or future events or otherwise.

    About TC Energy

    We’re a team of 7,000+ energy problem solvers working to safely move, generate and store the energy North America relies on. Today, we’re delivering solutions to the world’s toughest energy challenges – from innovating to deliver the natural gas that feeds LNG to global markets, to working to reduce emissions from our assets, to partnering with our neighbours, customers and governments to build the energy system of the future. It’s all part of how we continue to deliver sustainable returns for our investors and create value for communities.

    TC Energy’s common shares trade on the Toronto (TSX) and New York (NYSE) stock exchanges under the symbol TRP. To learn more, visit us at TCEnergy.com.

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    Media Relations
    media@tcenergy.com
    403-920-7859 or 800-608-7859

    Investor & Analyst Inquiries:
    Gavin Wylie / Hunter Mau
    investor_relations@tcenergy.com
    403-920-7911 or 800-361-6522

    PDF available: http://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/ef553881-2d73-4dda-9255-428724543d0a

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Press release – MEPs debate Hungary’s Presidency programme with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán

    Source: European Parliament 3

    On Wednesday, MEPs discussed Hungary’s priorities for its six-month Council Presidency, which started on 1 July, with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

    European Parliament President Roberta Metsola noted in her opening statement that the Hungarian Presidency comes at a time when the EU is taking “significant steps forward” including “supporting Ukraine, strengthening European competitiveness, and building a more stable, secure Europe”. She recalled that the Parliament is the house of democracy, “where the rule of law and freedom of expression are sacrosanct”, and where “we may not always agree, but we will always give space for the respectful sharing of views”.

    “The EU needs to change,” Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said, adding that the Hungarian Presidency aims to be the voice and catalyst for change. According to Mr Orbán, the situation of the EU is far more serious than in 2011, during the first Hungarian EU Presidency, citing the war in Ukraine, escalating conflicts in the Middle East and Africa, migration, risks to the Schengen area, and Europe losing its global competitiveness.

    Mr Orbán pledged that Hungary would be an honest and constructive broker holding the rotating presidency of the EU Council, including on the pending 52 legislative files that need to be finalised, and is ready to start inter-institutional negotiations with the Parliament.

    He highlighted competitiveness as a key issue for the Presidency, noting that the EU’s economic growth in the last two decades has been significantly lower than in China and US, with the EU’s share of global trade also decreasing. Pointing to energy prices as a key obstacle, Mr Orbán said that “as a result of moving away from Russian energy sources, the EU has lost significant GDP growth”. “We should not fall into the illusion that the green transition in itself offers a solution to the problem,” he argued, adding that decarbonisation has led to slowing down of productivity and the loss of jobs.

    On migration, Mr Orbán warned that “without external hotspots we cannot protect Europeans from illegal migration”. “The EU asylum system is simply not working. Illegal migration has led to increasing anti-semitism, violence against women and homophobia,” he claimed. He proposed holding regular “Schengen summits”, and insisted that Bulgaria and Romania should become full members of the free-movement area by the end of the year.

    On enlargement, Mr Orbán called for accelerating the accession of the Western Balkan countries and stressed that “without Serbia joining, we cannot stabilise the Balkans”.

    The Hungarian Prime Minister argued for an EU defence industry, a farmer-friendly, competitive agriculture sector, and for the importance of the EU cohesion policy. “Cohesion funds are not charity nor a donation, it is one of the biggest forms of investment policy in the EU, and it is a pre-requisite to balance out the single market,” he said.

    Response by the European Commission President

    Replying to Prime Minister Orbán, Ms von der Leyen affirmed the EU’s commitment to support Hungary after the recent floods and outlined three key priorities: Ukraine, competitiveness, and migration. She criticised Hungary’s stance on Russia, deploring that “one member state in particular” is still trying to buy fossil fuels from Russia despite the EU’s commitment to be energy independent. On migration, she condemned Hungary’s decision to release convicted smugglers and questioned its visa policies, such as inviting Russian nationals into the EU without additional checks, warning these “make Hungary a security risk, not only for Hungary but for all member states.” Emphasising the country’s potential within the EU, she urged it to “serve the cause of European unity” rather than diverging from shared values. (Her full speech is available here.)

    Speakers from political groups

    A majority of speakers in Parliament criticised the Hungarian Prime Minister for his record since the country assumed the presidency of the Council, as well as for turning Hungary into a hybrid regime, undermining Ukraine’s fight against Russian aggression, and collaborating with illiberal regimes in Moscow and Beijing. Most speakers expressed their concern about the complete lack of regard for EU values demonstrated by the Hungarian Prime Minister, as well as allegations of rampant corruption in Hungary. Many MEPs expressed their solidarity with the Hungarian people suffering from their government’s restrictions on judicial independence, media freedom, and civil society. Several argued that it was a mistake to give the rotating presidency to Hungary and called for a suspension of its voting rights in the Council under the Article 7 procedure.

    Other speakers disagreed, commending the Hungarian government for its stance on migration and for placing competitiveness at the top of its priorities. They lauded Hungary as a defender of traditional values and took the opportunity to argue that the green transition policies and cumbersome EU rules are destroying Europe’s economy.

    You can catch up with the debate here.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Press release – Parliament says Georgia’s democracy is at risk

    Source: European Parliament 3

    In a resolution adopted on Wednesday, MEPs say current democratic backsliding in Georgia effectively puts the country’s integration with the EU on hold.

    Despite Georgia being granted EU candidate status in December 2023, Parliament’s resolution highlights how the ruling Georgian Dream party, which is on course to win the upcoming parliamentary elections on 26 October, has pushed an increasingly authoritarian agenda, including on media freedom and LGBTQ+ rights. Coupled with changes to the country’s electoral legislation and growing anti-EU rhetoric, MEPs say these laws violate the freedom of expression, censor media, impose restrictions on critical voices in civil society and the NGO sector and discriminate against vulnerable people. They also make clear that unless the legislation is rescinded, progress cannot be made in Georgia’s relations with the EU.

    Georgian government officials are fuelling a climate of hatred

    MEPs want a thorough investigation of police brutality against the peaceful protestors who took to the streets in the spring of 2024 to protest against Georgian Dream’s Moscow-style law declaring Western-funded media outlets and non-governmental organisations as “foreign agents”. They are also worried by the climate of hatred and intimidation fuelled by statements by representatives of the Georgian government and political leaders, as well as by the government’s attacks on political pluralism. The resolution condemns comments by oligarch and Georgian Dream ‘honorary chairman’ Bidzina Ivanishvili and leading figures of the government threatening to ban opposition parties and referring to the opposition as a “criminal political force”.

    Georgia’s integration into the EU effectively put on hold

    Against the backdrop of this continuing decline of Georgia’s democracy, Parliament demands the freezing of all EU funding provided to the Georgian government until the undemocratic laws are repealed. Any future funding of the Georgian government can only be disbursed under strict conditions, MEPs argue.

    They recall that the European Council of 14 and 15 December 2023 granted Georgia candidate country status on the understanding that steps set out in the European Commission recommendation of 8 November 2023 would be taken. The Georgian government’s current authoritarian trajectory, they say, clearly goes against this ambition and has effectively put on hold Georgia’s integration with the EU.

    MEPs believe the upcoming parliamentary elections will be decisive in determining Georgia’s future democratic development and geopolitical choice, as well as its ability to make progress on its EU member state candidacy. They urge the Georgian authorities to ensure that the elections adhere to the highest international standards and to respect the will and free choice of the Georgian people.

    Sanctions on those who threaten Georgia’s democracy

    The resolution calls for the EU and its member states to hold to account and impose personal sanctions on all those responsible for undermining democracy in Georgia, including Bidzina Ivanishvili.

    The text was adopted by 495 votes in favour, 73 against and 86 abstentions.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Press release – Parliament condemns Russia’s interference in Moldova

    Source: European Parliament 3

    On Wednesday, MEPs adopted a resolution issuing a strong warning against continued Russian attempts to derail Moldova’s pro-European trajectory.

    The text, approved by 508 votes in favour, 53 against and 104 abstentions, vehemently condemns Russia’s escalating malicious activities, interference and hybrid operations ahead of Moldovans going to the polls to vote in the country’s presidential election and constitutional referendum on EU integration on 20 October. MEPs highlight the role played by a plethora of malicious actors, including pro-Russian Moldovan oligarchs and Russia’s state-funded RT network, in carrying out voter fraud schemes as well as cyber operations and information warfare. They also call on the EU and its member states to ensure that all necessary assistance is provided to Moldova to strengthen its institutional mechanisms and ability to respond to hybrid threats.

    Russia’s destabilising actions in Moldova

    According to MEPs, Moldovan security services recently stated that Russia has spent approximately €100 million to undermine the upcoming electoral process in order to get Moldovans to vote against closer ties with the EU. On 3 October 2024, Moldovan authorities uncovered a large-scale voter fraud scheme financed by Moldovan oligarch Ilan Shor, involving $15 million being transferred to 130 000 Moldovans as part of a voter bribery operation. Condemning these tactics, Parliament calls on Russia to respect Moldova’s independence, cease provocations, and withdraw military forces from its territory. In addition, it repeats its previous calls for all ammunition stored in the Cobasna depot in the Transnistria breakaway region to be destroyed.

    MEPs call for additional sanctions against political actors destabilising Moldova

    Against the backdrop of increasing Russian interference, the resolution calls on the Council to adopt further EU sanctions against individuals undermining Moldova’s sovereignty. MEPs also urge countries and territories hosting wanted Moldovan fugitives like Ilan Shor and Vladimir Plahotniuc to extradite them to Moldova for trial.

    Additional support for Moldova’s EU accession

    The European Parliament reaffirms its support for Moldova’s path towards EU accession, calling on the European Commission to include the country in the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA III) and to prioritise funding for EU candidate countries in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028-2034. With EU accession talks with Moldova already having begun, MEPs call for a faster screening process and the timely organisation of the subsequent intergovernmental conferences.

    To boost Moldova’s resilience against hybrid threats, Parliament urges the EU to continue to strengthen cooperation with the country in the fields of strategic communication, support for journalists and civil society and the promotion of independent Russian-language media content.

    Background

    The EU has previously imposed sanctions on Moldovan oligarchs and pro-Russian actors, including Ilan Shor and Vladimir Plahotniuc, Igor Ceaika, Gheorghe Cavaliuc and Marina Tauber. Moldova applied for EU membership in March 2022 and was granted candidate status in June 2022. In December 2023, the European Council agreed to open accession negotiations with Moldova.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Tornado Watch 690

    Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

    Note:  The expiration time in the watch graphic is amended if the watch is replaced, cancelled or extended.Note: Click for Watch Status Reports.
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    URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
    Tornado Watch Number 690
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    815 AM EDT Wed Oct 9 2024

    The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

    * Tornado Watch for portions of
    Central and South Florida
    Coastal Waters

    * Effective this Wednesday morning and evening from 815 AM until
    900 PM EDT.

    * Primary threats include…
    Several tornadoes likely
    Isolated damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible

    SUMMARY…Supercells in the outer rain bands of Hurricane Milton
    will pose a threat for several tornadoes today across the central
    and southern Florida Peninsula. The forecast maximum wind gusts and
    mean cell motion apply to severe thunderstorms outside the eyewall.

    The tornado watch area is approximately along and 85 statute miles
    east and west of a line from 35 miles east northeast of Saint
    Petersburg FL to 10 miles south southwest of Marathon FL. For a
    complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline
    update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU0).

    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

    REMEMBER…A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
    tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch
    area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for
    threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements
    and possible warnings.

    &&

    AVIATION…Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
    surface and aloft to 0.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind
    gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean
    storm motion vector 17040.

    …Gleason

    Note: The Aviation Watch (SAW) product is an approximation to the watch area. The actual watch is depicted by the shaded areas.
    SAW0
    WW 690 TORNADO FL CW 091215Z – 100100Z
    AXIS..85 STATUTE MILES EAST AND WEST OF LINE..
    35ENE PIE/SAINT PETERSBURG FL/ – 10SSW MTH/MARATHON FL/
    ..AVIATION COORDS.. 75NM E/W /31ENE PIE – 38E EYW/
    HAIL SURFACE AND ALOFT..0.5 INCH. WIND GUSTS..60 KNOTS.
    MAX TOPS TO 500. MEAN STORM MOTION VECTOR 17040.

    LAT…LON 28118075 24597976 24598246 28118354

    THIS IS AN APPROXIMATION TO THE WATCH AREA. FOR A
    COMPLETE DEPICTION OF THE WATCH SEE WOUS64 KWNS
    FOR WOU0.

    Watch 690 Status Report Message has not been issued yet.

    Note:  Click for Complete Product Text.Tornadoes

    Probability of 2 or more tornadoes

    High (80%)

    Probability of 1 or more strong (EF2-EF5) tornadoes

    Low (20%)

    Wind

    Probability of 10 or more severe wind events

    Low (20%)

    Probability of 1 or more wind events > 65 knots

    Low (10%)

    Hail

    Probability of 10 or more severe hail events

    Low ( 2 inches

    Low (

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Tornado Watch 690 Status Reports

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC MD 2135

    Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

    Mesoscale Discussion 2135
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    0445 AM CDT Wed Oct 09 2024

    Areas affected…much of southern Florida

    Concerning…Severe potential…Watch possible

    Valid 090945Z – 091315Z

    Probability of Watch Issuance…60 percent

    SUMMARY…The conditional risk of isolated tornadoes is expected to
    generally increase this morning, especially after sunrise.

    DISCUSSION…Low-level warming/moistening is noted on surface
    observations over southern FL this morning, as a boundary moves
    north toward a Miami to Naples line. Cells have generally languished
    over land due to the relatively cooler air mass in place, however,
    theta-e advection will continue to reduce that influence.

    Occasional supercells were noted off the western Peninsula, with
    renewed development noted recently within a zone well offshore.
    Radar also shows large-scale confluence bands/convection extending
    from western Cuba and curling northwestward into the eastern Gulf of
    Mexico ahead of Hurricane Milton. Additional bands such as these
    could form farther east, and affect parts of southern FL later this
    morning, and especially along the aforementioned baroclinic zone now
    pushing north across far southern FL.

    Shortly after sunrise, boundary-layer mixing will result in
    destabilization for surface-based parcels, with 850 mb winds
    increasing to over 30 kt. 0-1 SRH is already over 100 m2/s2, and
    should generally approach the 150-200 m2/s2 range through the day.
    This will result in a favorable environment for a few tornadic
    supercells, given upper 70s F dewpoints and heating.

    As such, a watch may be considered closer to 12Z.

    ..Jewell/Gleason.. 10/09/2024

    …Please see http://www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product…

    ATTN…WFO…MFL…MLB…KEY…TBW…

    LAT…LON 26998247 26978206 27028157 27068130 27228095 27368067
    27348015 26627990 25448010 24748055 24528135 24498204
    24708221 25218223 25528256 25758277 26138302 26618302
    26838286 26998247

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Oct 9, 2024 Day 4-8 Severe Weather Outlook

    Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

    Day 4-8 Severe Weather Outlook Issued on Oct 9, 2024

    Updated: Wed Oct 9 08:32:03 UTC 2024

     .

    D4
    Sat, Oct 12, 2024 – Sun, Oct 13, 2024
    D7
    Tue, Oct 15, 2024 – Wed, Oct 16, 2024

    D5
    Sun, Oct 13, 2024 – Mon, Oct 14, 2024
    D8
    Wed, Oct 16, 2024 – Thu, Oct 17, 2024

    D6
    Mon, Oct 14, 2024 – Tue, Oct 15, 2024
    (All days are valid from 12 UTC – 12 UTC the following day)

    Note: A severe weather area depicted in the Day 4-8 period indicates 15%, 30% or higher probability for severe thunderstorms within 25 miles of any point.

    PREDICTABILITY TOO LOW is used to indicate severe storms may be possible based on some model scenarios. However, the location or occurrence of severe storms are in doubt due to: 1) large differences in the deterministic model solutions, 2) large spread in the ensemble guidance, and/or 3) minimal run-to-run continuity.

    POTENTIAL TOO LOW means the threat for a regional area of organized severe storms appears unlikely (i.e., less than 15%) for the forecast day.

     Forecast Discussion

    ZCZC SPCSWOD48 ALL
    ACUS48 KWNS 090830
    SPC AC 090830

    Day 4-8 Convective Outlook
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    0330 AM CDT Wed Oct 09 2024

    Valid 121200Z – 171200Z

    …DISCUSSION…
    Overall upper pattern across the central and eastern CONUS is
    expected to undergo significant amplification from D4/Saturday into
    D7/Tuesday as a series of shortwave troughs move through
    progressively deeper troughing. By early D7/Tuesday, upper troughing
    is expected to extend from the primary cyclone over the Canadian
    Maritimes into the central Plains.

    A cold front is expected to accompany the first shortwave trough,
    moving across the eastern CONUS on D4/Saturday and D5/Sunday.
    Limited buoyancy should keep the thunderstorm potential along this
    front low. Strong ridging will follow in the wake of this front,
    with dry and stable conditions precluding thunderstorms across the
    majority of the CONUS. The only exception is along the Gulf
    Coast/Florida, where enough low-level moisture may be in place to
    support some thunderstorms.

    ..Mosier.. 10/09/2024

    CLICK TO GET WUUS48 PTSD48 PRODUCT

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  • MIL-OSI Video: 101st Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts

    Source: US Army (video statements)

    About the U.S. Army:

    The Army Mission – our purpose – remains constant: To deploy, fight and win our nation’s wars by providing ready, prompt & sustained land dominance by Army forces across the full spectrum of conflict as part of the joint force.

    Interested in joining the U.S. Army?
    Visit: spr.ly/6001igl5L

    Connect with the U.S. Army online:
    Web: https://www.army.mil
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USarmy/
    X: https://www.twitter.com/USArmy
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usarmy/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/us-army
    #USArmy #Soldiers #Military #Helene #HurricaneRelief

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RK6jdlDnoZ8

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Department of State Daily Press Briefing – October 9, 2024 – 1:15 PM

    Source: United States of America – Department of State (video statements)

    Spokesperson Matthew Miller leads the Department Press Briefing, at the Department of State, on October 9, 2024

    ———-
    Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.

    The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President’s chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President’s foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.

    Get updates from the U.S. Department of State at http://www.state.gov and on social media!
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/statedept
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/StateDept
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/statedept
    Flickr: https://flickr.com/photos/statephotos/

    Subscribe to the State Department Blog: https://www.state.gov/blogs
    Watch on-demand State Department videos: https://video.state.gov/
    Subscribe to The Week at State e-newsletter: http://ow.ly/diiN30ro7Cw

    State Department website: https://www.state.gov/
    Careers website: https://careers.state.gov/
    White House website: https://www.whitehouse.gov/
    Terms of Use: https://state.gov/tou

    #StateDepartment #DepartmentofState #Diplomacy

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv7P40o_W1M

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  • MIL-OSI Video: President Biden and Vice President Harris Receive a Briefing on Hurricane Helene and Milton

    Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)

    President Biden and Vice President Harris receive a briefing on the Administration’s life-saving preparations for Hurricane Milton, as well as the latest updates on the forecast and expected impacts for the State of Florida. The President and Vice President will also receive an update on the ongoing response to the impacts of Hurricane Helene across the Southeast.

    The White House

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSGjUyHz3PI

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, to make a series of announcements regarding the Jasper wildfire recovery effort.

    Source: Government of Canada News

    The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, to make a series of announcements regarding the Jasper wildfire recovery effort.

    October 9, 2024                            Jasper, Alberta                                    Parks Canada

    The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages will make a series of announcements related to the Jasper wildfire recovery effort that will positively impact visitors and citizens, as well as lessees and licensees of Jasper.

    Richard Ireland, Mayor of Jasper and Tyler Riopel, CEO of Tourism Jasper will also be in attendance.

    Please note that this advisory is subject to change without notice.

     

    The details are as follows:

    Date:               October 10, 2024 
    Time:              1:30 p.m. MT 
    Location:       Marmot Basin
                            1 Marmot Rd.
                            Jasper, Alberta

    An area closure is currently in effect on Highway 93A and Marmot Road. To gain access, please RSVP to the email below by 8 a.m. MT on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Media access details, including a tour through an area closure before the announcements, will be provided via email.

                                                                                                                                     -30-

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  • MIL-OSI: Form 8.3 – [KEYWORDS STUDIOS PLC] – 08 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    		 08 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: 1,369,434 1.7008    
    (2)   Cash-settled derivatives:        
    (3)   Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell:        
    TOTAL: 1,369,434 1.7008    

    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 390 2436.2p
    1p ORDINARY SALE 790 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: 09 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.

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  • MIL-OSI: Blue Foundry Bancorp Schedules Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    RUTHERFORD, N.J., Oct. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blue Foundry Bancorp (NASDAQ: BLFY) (the “Company”), the holding company for Blue Foundry Bank, announced that on the morning of Wednesday, October 23, 2024 it will release financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. A copy of the earnings release will be available on the Company’s website, https://ir.bluefoundrybank.com/, in the “News” section and on the SEC’s website, https://www.sec.gov/.

    Representatives of the Company will hold a conference call for investors and analysts on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 11:00AM (ET) to discuss the Third Quarter 2024 Earnings. Blue Foundry Bancorp will address live questions from analysts. The conference call will be recorded and will be available on the Company’s website for one month.

    We encourage participants to pre-register to listen to the webcast call by using the link below. Upon registration, participants will immediately receive an online confirmation, an email, and a calendar invitation for the event.

    Webcast pre-registration link:  
    https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/821566286

    Participants who are unable to join via webcast may dial-in on the day of the call:

    Participants Dial-In Information:
    United States (Toll Free): 1-833-470-1428
    International: 1-404-975-4839
    Access code: 725750

    About Blue Foundry Bancorp and Blue Foundry Bank
    Blue Foundry Bancorp is the holding company for Blue Foundry Bank, a place where things are made, purpose is formed, and ideas are crafted. Headquartered in Rutherford NJ, with presence in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset and Union counties, Blue Foundry Bank is a full-service, innovative bank serving the doers, movers, and shakers in our communities. We offer individuals and businesses alike the tailored products and services they need to build their futures. With a rich history dating back more than 145 years, Blue Foundry Bank has a longstanding commitment to its customers and communities.

    Forward-Looking Statements
    This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements about the Company. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding anticipated future events and can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They may or may not include words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” and “intend” or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” or “may.” Forward-looking statements, by their nature, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results include but are not limited to conditions related to the global coronavirus pandemic, changes in the interest rate environment, changes in the rate of inflation, general economic conditions or conditions within the securities markets, and legislative and regulatory changes that could adversely affect the business in which the Company and its subsidiaries are engaged. 

    Contact:
    James D. Nesci
    President and Chief Executive Officer
    bluefoundrybank.com
    jnesci@bluefoundrybank.com
    201-972-8900

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  • MIL-OSI: Woodbridge International Closes Sale of Bristol Machine Company to Industrial Threaded Products

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW HAVEN, Conn., Oct. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Woodbridge International, a global mergers and acquisitions firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of its client, Bristol Machine Company by Industrial Threaded Products.

    Bristol Machine Company headquartered in Ontario, California is the premier distributor and fabricator of fastening systems and industrial products that support various industries including construction, marine, and power (solar, wind energy, pole-line).

    Industrial Threaded Products (ITP) services the fastener hardware requirements of commercial manufacturers and construction wholesale distributors, nationwide. ITP exists to make customers connections through extensive knowledge and service.

    Woodbridge International’s ground-breaking approach to marketing a company globally has transformed the way the sell-side M&A industry does business.

    For more information, contact Don Krier, dkrier@woodbridgegrp.com or call 203.389.8400 x 201

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Bay Roberts — Update: Charges of impaired operation causing death laid in Veterans Memorial Highway fatal collision

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    Following an investigation into a fatal collision that occurred on March 19, 2024, Bay Roberts RCMP has laid criminal charges against 27-year-old Jonathan Patten of Pouch Cove.

    The head-on collision occurred on the Veterans Memorial Highway shortly before 10:30 p.m. on March 19, 2024. Patten was operating a GMC truck that collided with a Subaru car. The driver of the Subaru, a 25-year-old Tilton man, died at the scene.

    Blood samples collected from Patten as part of this investigation were sent for analysis. The results, which were recently obtained, determined the presence of a number of illicit impairing drugs.

    Patten was served notice of his charges, which include impaired operation by drug causing death and having a blood drug concentration above the prescribed (legal) limit. His licence was suspended.

    Patten is set to appear in court on December 18, 2024.

    RCMP NL continues to fulfill its mandate to protect public safety, enforce the law, and ensure the delivery of priority policing services in Newfoundland and Labrador.

    Background:

    Bay Roberts RCMP investigates fatal collision; one man deceased | Royal Canadian Mounted Police (rcmp-grc.gc.ca)

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Women’s development summit held

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki today officiated at the inaugural Family & Women Development Summit Hong Kong.

    Themed “Women’s Strengths in Action, Family Values Across Generations”, the summit brought together various sectors of the community to exchange views on matters relating to women and families.

    Guest speakers included officials from various regions, successful women from diverse sectors, members of families from a range of backgrounds, and representatives of non-governmental organisations.

    The event attracted over 900 participants from local and Greater Bay Area women’s groups, the business sector, and relevant service organisations.

    In his address, Mr Chan said that women have played a crucial role in driving Hong Kong’s social and economic development, and are as competent as men. He highlighted the outstanding accomplishments of Hong Kong women in various fields, providing.

    Mr Chan added that women also play a unique role in respect of family development, and in fostering family education and values.

    Noting that the National 14th Five-Year Plan highlights the need to strengthen family development and promote diversified family services, Mr Chan said the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government is focused on the healthy development of local families.

    Delivering a keynote speech at the summit, Secretary for Home & Youth Affairs Alice Mak said that by pulling together the efforts of the Government, the business sector, and the community, it can offer a new platform for individuals to support the development of local families and women.

    She said it will allow people from different sectors, backgrounds and cultures to share their experiences and insights, helping to stimulate new policy ideas.

    At the summit, the Home & Youth Affairs Bureau announced the introduction of a three-year Maintenance Mediation Pilot Scheme, and the official launch of a one-stop family and women’s information portal. It also announced that a five-year “Funding Scheme on the Promotion of Family Education” will be launched on October 14 to support non-profit-making community projects that promote family education.

    Exhibition booths at the venue showcased the achievements of women’s groups and family service organisations in promoting women’s development and family education.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Housing Minister publishes data on the nature and scale of homelessness in Jersey09 October 2024 For the first time, the Government of Jersey is making available reliable data on the nature and scale of homelessness in Jersey. The Homelessness in Jersey Report, Second Quarter 2024 has been published… Read more

    Source: Channel Islands – Jersey

    09 October 2024

    For the first time, the Government of Jersey is making available reliable data on the nature and scale of homelessness in Jersey. 

    The Homelessness in Jersey Report, Second Quarter 2024 has been published just ahead of World Homeless Day (Thursday 10 October), by the Housing Minister. 

    The Report can be read here: Homelessness in Jersey Report: Second Quarter 2024 (gov.je) ​

    Tackling the issue of homelessness in Jersey is one of the Housing Minister’s priorities and part of the Homelessness Strategy. 

    Earlier this year, the Minister launched a project to improve the collection of evidence on homelessness in Jersey, drawing together data from organisations in Jersey who assist people who are homeless or facing homelessness. The organisations who have reported their data and will continue to do so every quarter, in an anonymised format, so up to date reports can be created, are: 

    • The Shelter Trust 
    • FREEDA (formerly the Women’s Refuge) 
    • The Sanctuary Trust, and 
    • The Government of Jersey’s Housing Advice Service (HAS) 

    Some of the themes to emerge in the first report are: 

    • There were 220 service visits by 204 Islanders to homeless accommodation and service providers; 
    • Issues of houselessness, with 180 Islanders living in temporary shelter accommodation;   
    • Instances where people are living in insecure/vulnerable housing situations, including the threat of eviction and domestic abuse 
    • The difference between the issues raised by, and requirements of, men and women. The report shows that homelessness was highest among men at 75% of recorded, with women comprising 25% of recorded cases. 
    • Substance use (alcohol and drug use) is the main recorded reason for homelessness amongst males at 14%. 
    • At risk of, has experience of, or escaping domestic abuse is the main reason for homelessness amongst females at 39%. 
    • 85 per cent of homeless Islanders referred to in the report have ‘Entitled’ residential status. 

    Commenting on the publication of the first quarterly report, Housing Minister Deputy Sam Mézec, said: “For a number of years, there has been a lack of meaningful data available regarding the situation in Jersey regarding homelessness. This has made it hard to fully and accurately understand the scale and nature of the issue in Jersey. 

    “The creation and implementation of this first homelessness report brings together data from different organisations in the Island, who support Islanders who are in situations concerning homelessness. The reporting of this data will provide a deeper understanding of the level of demand on different providers and how they respond to the issue of homelessness. 

    “It also gives us a better understanding of the service user’s journey and their engagement with the organisation they are in contact with and what their outcomes are.”

     The Minister added: “I am deeply grateful to the agencies who have taken time to work with my team to provide data, which allow us all to develop a broader, richer, deeper understanding of this issue so that informed and useful policy can be created to tackle the issues surrounding homelessness. It is however, always important to remember that behind the statistics, there are many individual stories, and we must always remember the very human nature of this issue.”​

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