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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: England’s mayors gather to pledge national walking, wheeling and cycling network, backed by government

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

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    England’s mayors gather to pledge national walking, wheeling and cycling network, backed by government

    National active travel network will provide 3,500 miles of safer routes for better connectivity, targeting areas where health and air quality are poorest.

    • national active travel network to give healthier and greener travel options to millions across the nation
    • pledge to deliver an initial 3,500 miles of safer routes to schools, shops and high streets, workplaces and transport hubs
    • projects will help tackle the country’s inactivity crisis, easing pressure on the NHS and boosting productivity, as part of government’s Plan for Change

    Ministers are backing a coalition of 11 of England’s combined authority mayors, who have signed an ambitious joint statement pledging to create a national active travel network, enabling millions of happier, healthier and greener journeys from Berwick to Bristol.

    West Yorkshire’s Tracy Brabin, South Yorkshire’s Oliver Coppard, York and North Yorkshire’s David Skaith, Hull and East Yorkshire’s Luke Campbell, the North East’s Kim McGuinness, the West of England’s Helen Godwin and the East Midlands’ Claire Ward met with National Active Travel Commissioner, Chris Boardman, and the UK’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Sir Chris Whitty, in York yesterday (1 July 2025) to kickstart the plans.

    Greater Manchester’s Mayor Andy Burnham, Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotherham, Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen, West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Mayor Paul Bristow have also signed the pledge published today. In addition, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has added his signature in support of the agreement.

    Launching in autumn 2025, the programme will begin with Mayoral combined authorities agreeing an initial network of 3,500 miles of safer routes connecting housing to schools and high streets, targeting areas where health and air quality are poorest, helping to reduce stark health inequalities.

    This will help more of their regions’ 20 million residents meet recommended activity levels, reducing risks of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and depression while supporting the government’s Plan for Change by easing pressure on the NHS and boosting growth. The new routes and projects will focus on prevention rather than cure, by building health and wellbeing into everyday activities.

    The multi-region project will begin work in around 1,000 schools, creating 300 safer routes for people walking, wheeling and cycling.

    National Active Travel Commissioner, Chris Boardman, said:

    Our regional leaders have today marked the start of an exciting chapter by pledging to give people across the country more transport choice.

    We know that more walking, wheeling and cycling will improve our country’s mental and physical health, but it will do much more, it’s the foundation for thriving integrated public transport networks, it increases access to work, boosting local economic growth and it will give millions of children more independence.

    People will only consider travelling actively if it is easy and safe. That’s what the mayors have today pledged to do and that’s why government is backing them. It’s going to have a hugely positive impact on millions of people’s daily lives.

    Local Transport Minister, Simon Lightwood, said:

    I know I am one of many who enjoy the physical and mental health benefits that come with walking or cycling to work or school.

    That’s why this government is investing £616 million over the next 4 years, on top of £300 million announced in February, to give more people around the country high-quality and healthy ways to get around, and supporting mayors’ plans to create a joined-up network.

    It is a key part of our Plan for Change, boosting local businesses, growing local economies and easing pressure on the NHS.

    As part of the agreement, the Mayors have committed to:

    1. Work with the Department for Transport, Active Travel England and local authorities to create a country-wide national walking, wheeling and cycling network, comprising local networks that are safe and easy to use. This will give their regions’ 20 million residents access to high-quality, safe routes in their communities.
    2. Transform the school run by delivering high-quality, safer routes in neighbourhoods nationwide.
    3. Boost regional integrated transport networks by giving people easy walking, wheeling and cycling access to buses, trams and trains, which will link to new housing and support local economic growth.

    The initiative comes as recent research shows 1 in 6 early deaths could be prevented with regular moderate exercise. Meanwhile, a study from 2023 to 2024 found that, in England, 35.8% of year 6 children were overweight or living with obesity, with 22.1% living with obesity.

    Chief Medical Officer Professor, Chris Whitty, said:

    Increasing physical activity has health benefits across the life course. As part of this, we need to make walking and cycling more accessible and safer, as well as access to green space easier and more equitable.

    This will help remove barriers to improving physical activity levels and could significantly improve the health of England’s increasingly urban population.

    The first wave of improving active travel routes to schools will include the delivery of proven and popular schemes, including school streets, traffic calming measures, new crossings and better pavements, clear of obstructions.

    Regional mayors will lead local implementation with interventions tailored to their communities’ needs and develop programmes to enable more active travel, such as walking and cycling buses for children.

    The programme will be delivered using regional resources with additional targeted investment from Active Travel England, improving efficiency by combining separate funding streams in a mission-led approach.

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  • Warm welcome for first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims in Kashmir

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Locals in Kashmir welcomed the first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims with warmth and goodwill on Wednesday as they arrived in the Valley through the Navyug Tunnel.

    People from various sections of society, including members of civil society, traders, and residents of Anantnag and Kulgam districts, gathered with garlands and placards to greet the Yatris.

    The spontaneous gesture highlighted the enduring spirit of communal harmony in Kashmir and the region’s longstanding support for the annual pilgrimage.

    Earlier in the day, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of pilgrims from the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu. Chanting slogans of ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’, ‘Bum Bum Bhole’ and ‘Har Har Mahadev’, enthusiastic devotees set out in two escorted convoys towards the Pahalgam and Baltal base camps.

    The Lt Governor, who also chairs the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), was accompanied by senior civil and police officials during the flag-off ceremony.

    According to officials, a total of 5,892 pilgrims left Jammu for the Valley on Wednesday. Of these, 3,403 are bound for the Nunwan base camp at Pahalgam, while 2,489 are heading to Baltal.

    This year’s Yatra is being held under tight security arrangements, with an additional 180 companies of Central Armed Police Forces deployed following the April Pahalgam terror attack.

    The 36-day pilgrimage will formally commence on Thursday and conclude on August 9, coinciding with Shravan Purnima and Raksha Bandhan.

    Pilgrims undertake the journey to the holy cave shrine located at an altitude of 3,888 metres either through the traditional Pahalgam route or the shorter Baltal route. The Pahalgam route involves a 46-kilometre trek over four days, while those opting for the Baltal route complete a 14-kilometre trek and return the same day.

    This year, no helicopter services are available for security reasons.

    The cave shrine houses the naturally formed ice Shivling, believed by devotees to symbolise the mystical powers of Lord Shiva.

    -IANS

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Every 10th farmer at Moscow fairs helps SVO participants – Sergei Sobyanin

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Since the beginning of the special military operation (SVO), participants in Moscow fairs have sent more than 250 tons of products to soldiers and residents of the new territories of Russia. Every 10th farmer makes his contribution. This was reported by Sergei Sobyanin in his telegram channel.

    “Sergey from the Tula region, a supplier to the Moscow fair on Semenovskaya Square, has been giving the children not only his own products since the very beginning of the military operation. Together with his children, he makes trench candles from natural materials and a dry shower. He also organizes fundraising, purchases food and personal hygiene items,” the Moscow Mayor wrote.

    Source: Sergei Sobyanin’s Telegram channel @mos_sobyanin 

    Maya, a participant in the weekend fair, sends a car with food to the SVO zone every month. Her husband and son are now defending their homeland. Farmer Miron from the Bryansk region sends vegetables and fruits that he grew himself, and on holidays he cooks pilaf for military border territories.

    Artists make a great contribution to supporting the fighters. The capital’s cultural organizations have collected over 165 tons of humanitarian aid.

    The Mosconcert cultural brigade has held more than a thousand speeches in the new territories of Russia for military personnel and local residents.

    The Russian Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra regularly performs in hospitals, and the Great Moscow State Circus goes on humanitarian missions. During the tour, the circus team donated funds to support the children’s social center in Gorlovka and the Pif animal shelter. The money from ticket sales was sent to the Donetsk Circus Cosmos and to purchase several vehicles for SVO fighters. The artists also regularly visit military units and hospital patients.

    In addition, over 61 thousand books were sent from Moscow to field libraries of military units, hospitals, training centers and to libraries in new territories.

    “Every deed, every package, every speech is priceless. I am grateful to everyone who does not stand aside. This is the strength of spirit and unity of our people,” Sergei Sobyanin emphasized.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Hospital Authority welcomes Government’s reappointment of Chairman and appointment of Chief Executive

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

         The Hospital Authority (HA) today (July 2) welcomes the Government’s reappointment of Mr Henry Fan as the Chairman of the HA and the appointment of Dr Libby Lee as the Chief Executive of the HA.

         Mr Fan said, “I am very honoured to be reappointed and to continue serving the public together with the 90 000 staff members of the HA. I am also very much looking forward to working with Dr Lee again at the HA to jointly lead the ongoing reforms of the HA. Our future work focus will be on fully implementing the HA’s various reform initiatives, particularly the public healthcare fees and charges reform to be launched in January next year. The HA will continue to enhance its services regarding the wellbeing of patients and uphold the patient-centric value, and will continue to promote the sustainable development of public healthcare services.”

         The appointment of Dr Lee as the Chief Executive of the HA has been endorsed by the HA Board and approved by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, after a global search and thorough deliberation by the Selection Board appointed by the HA Board.

         “The HA Board has full confidence in Dr Lee’s wealth of experience in both clinical and management fields, and believes that her leadership capabilities and governance talents will continue to lead the HA to attain a higher level of achievement. Dr Lee demonstrates clear vision and aspirations for the HA’s future development, and will lead the HA to face future challenges, continue reforms, enhance public hospital services, and move towards sustainable development, with the staunch support of all HA staff members,” Mr Fan said.

         “With the support of the Health Bureau and the HA Board, all staff members of the HA, Dr Lee, and I will continue to work together to enhance public hospital services and provide quality and sustainable public healthcare services for Hong Kong citizens. We will continue to strengthen our manpower and enhance exchanges with healthcare professionals worldwide, particularly from the Mainland. At the same time, we will continue to upgrade the facilities and service capacity of public hospitals to address the challenges of an ageing society and surging service demand,” Mr Fan added.

         Dr Lee expressed that she is deeply honoured to be appointed as the Chief Executive of the HA. “I am very grateful for the trust of the Government and the HA Board in appointing me to lead the HA. With the staunch support of all HA staff members, the Health Bureau, and the HA Board, as well as close collaboration with healthcare sector and community partners, I firmly believe that the HA will certainly reach new heights and benefit patients.”

         The current Chief Executive of the HA, Dr Tony Ko, welcomed the reappointment of Mr Fan and congratulated Dr Lee on her appointment to the new position. He believes that with Dr Lee’s extensive management experience at the Health Bureau and the HA, as well as her visionary perspective on public health policy and public healthcare services, she will certainly continue to drive the HA reforms and benefit patients.

         Dr Ko will complete his contract and step down on July 31, with Dr Lee taking up her new role immediately on August 1. Mr Fan extends his appreciation to Dr Ko for his years of service to patients in public hospitals, particularly his contributions and outstanding performance to the HA and public healthcare services during his tenure as Chief Executive. He led the HA in navigating various challenges, especially in leading HA staff members in fighting the epidemic, and in fully promoting the HA’s sustainable development, talent exchange and reforms after the epidemic, marking important milestones for the HA at different stages. On behalf of all HA staff members, Mr Fan wishes Dr Ko every happiness after his departure.

         Mr Fan also congratulated Dr Cecilia Fan on her appointment as the Under Secretary for Health, believing that Dr Fan’s extensive experience in public health over the years will certainly elevate Hong Kong’s public health policies to new heights and promote more public health services that meet the needs of Hong Kong citizens.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: APEC Opens Scientist Exchange Program in Korea Sejong, Republic of Korea | 02 July 2025 APEC Policy Partnership on Science, Technology and Innovation APEC has kicked off a new exchange program to boost cross-border research, with Korea hosting the first cohort of scientists in Seoul this year.

    Source: APEC – Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation

    APEC has kicked off a new exchange program to boost cross-border research, with Korea hosting the first cohort of scientists in Seoul this year. The Scientist Invitation Program to Korea 2025 marks the first program under the APEC Scientist Exchange Initiative, a new regional effort to enhance scientific mobility and long-term collaboration.

    This is the first time APEC has launched a dedicated mobility track for scientists, signaling a significant step toward institutionalizing scientific exchange as part of the region’s broader agenda for inclusive innovation and sustainable growth.

    Funded and implemented this year by the Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea, the program supports researchers from APEC member economies through structured training and joint research opportunities. It also offers streamlined visa application processes and fast-track entry and exit at Korean ports of entry.

    The launch comes at a time when economies are navigating post-pandemic recovery, an accelerating digital transformation and rising demand for interdisciplinary scientific talent. By investing in mobility and peer exchange, the program responds to calls for deeper regional cooperation in science and technology.

    “Capacity building and exchange programmes empower scientists to share knowledge, foster innovation and create solutions that transcend borders, driving global progress through shared mission collaborations via human-to-human exchanges,” said Hazami Habib, Vice Chair of the APEC Policy Partnership on Science, Technology and Innovation (PPSTI).

    “This could lead to not only enhanced connectivity but also significant impacts across the APEC region. The Scientist Invitation Program to Korea 2025 is a commendable initiative which stimulates further interest in collaborative research within the region,” Habib added.

    “Korea has emphasized the importance of innovation driven by cultivating science and technology talent,” said Sunghoon Hwang, Director General for International Cooperation at Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT. “We hope that the Scientist Invitation Program will enable scientists from Korea and participating APEC members to build research networks and create scientific collaboration opportunities across the region, particularly with Korea.”

    The program offers two distinct pathways for participation. The first is a 10-day capacity-building track that includes mentoring, expert lectures and policy discussions to support future collaboration. The second is a 90-day research placement, where participants conduct joint research at leading Korean institutions. Eligible applicants must hold a PhD or a master’s degree with at least three years of relevant professional experience.

    The first session, focused on physics, ran from 26 May to 6 June in Seoul. It brought together 21 researchers and professors from Malaysia, Peru and Thailand, who engaged in lab visits, including the Center for Quantum Nanoscience at Ewha Womans University, and took part in cultural experiences that strengthened professional and personal ties.

    “This program will help me to have an international collaboration. I feel good, and this is a good opportunity for me,” said Dr Nuttawadee Intachai, a lecturer at Chiang Mai University in Thailand who participated in the session.

    The second session, focused on chemistry and involving scientists from Indonesia and the Philippines, concluded on 27 June. Upcoming sessions in earth sciences and life sciences, along with the first round of 90-day research placements, are set to begin in July.

    With up to 100 scientists expected to participate this year, the Scientist Invitation Program is laying the groundwork for a more connected, collaborative, and innovation-driven APEC region.

    The broader initiative also includes plans for an APEC Scientist Travel Card, modeled after the APEC Business Travel Card. Once developed, the card would streamline mobility for scientists attending conferences, seminars, or joint projects by facilitating visa-free or expedited entry. More information is available on the official program website.

    For media inquiries, please contact: [email protected]

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  • MIL-OSI NGOs: GAZA: Starvation or gunfire — not a humanitarian response

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    Oxfam and over 170 other NGOs operating in Gaza call for immediate action to end the deadly Israeli distribution scheme (including the so-called Gaza Humanitarian Foundation) in Gaza, revert to the existing UN-led coordination mechanisms, and lift the Israeli government’s blockade on aid and commercial supplies. The 400 aid distribution points operating during the temporary ceasefire across Gaza have now been replaced by just four military-controlled distribution sites, forcing two million people into overcrowded, militarized zones where they face daily gunfire and mass casualties while trying to access food and are denied other life-saving supplies.

    Today, Palestinians in Gaza face an impossible choice: starve or risk being shot while trying desperately to reach food to feed their families. The weeks following the launch of the Israeli distribution scheme have been some of the deadliest and most violent since October 2023. 

    In less than four weeks, more than 500 Palestinians have been killed and almost 4,000 injured just trying to access or distribute food. Israeli forces and armed groups – some reportedly operating with backing from Israeli authorities – now routinely open fire on desperate civilians risking everything just to survive.

    The humanitarian system is being deliberately and systematically dismantled by the Government of Israel’s blockade and restrictions, a blockade now being used to justify shutting down nearly all other aid operations in favour of a deadly, military-controlled alternative that neither protects civilians nor meets basic needs. These measures are designed to sustain a cycle of desperation, danger, and death. Experienced humanitarian actors remain ready to deliver life-saving assistance at scale. Yet more than 100 days since Israeli authorities reimposed a near-total blockade on aid and commercial goods, Gaza’s humanitarian conditions are collapsing faster than at any point in the past 20 months.

    Under the Israeli government’s new scheme, starved and weakened civilians are being forced to trek for hours through dangerous terrain and active conflict zones, only to face a violent, chaotic race to reach fenced, militarized distribution sites with a single entry point. There, thousands are released into chaotic enclosures to fight for limited food supplies. These areas have become sites of repeated massacres in blatant disregard for international humanitarian law. Orphaned children and caregivers are among the dead, with children harmed in over half of the attacks on civilians at these sites. With Gaza’s healthcare system in ruins, many of those shot are left to bleed out alone, beyond the reach of ambulances and denied lifesaving medical care. 

    Amidst severe hunger and famine-like conditions, many families tell us they are now too weak to compete for food rations. Those who do manage to obtain food often return with only a few basic items – nearly impossible to prepare without clean water or fuel to cook with. Fuel is nearly depleted, bringing critical lifesaving services – including bakeries, water systems, ambulances, and hospitals – to a standstill. Families are sheltering under plastic sheets, operating makeshift kitchens amid the rubble, without fuel, clean water, sanitation, or electricity. 

    This is not a humanitarian response.

    Concentrating more than two million people into further confined areas for a chance to feed their families is not a plan to save lives. For 20 months, more than two million people have been subjected to relentless bombardment, the weaponization of food, water and other aid, repeated forced displacement, and systematic dehumanization – all under the watch of the international community. The Sphere Association, which sets minimum standards for quality humanitarian aid, has warned that the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s approach does not adhere to core humanitarian standards and principles.

    This normalization of suffering must not be allowed to stand. States must reject the false choice between deadly, military-controlled food distributions and total denial of aid. States must uphold their obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law, including prohibitions on forced displacement, indiscriminate attacks, and obstruction of humanitarian aid. States must ensure accountability for grave violations of international law. 

    We, the undersigned organizations, once again call on all third states to:

    • Take concrete measures to end the suffocating siege and uphold the right of civilians in Gaza to safely access aid and receive protection. 

    • Urge donors not to fund militarized aid schemes that violate international law, do not adhere to humanitarian principles, deepen harm, and risk complicity in atrocities. 

    • Support the restoration of a unified, UN-led coordination mechanism—grounded in international humanitarian law and inclusive of UNRWA, Palestinian civil society, and the wider humanitarian community—to meet people’s needs.

    We reiterate our urgent calls for an immediate and sustained ceasefire, the release of all hostages and arbitrarily detained prisoners, full humanitarian access at scale, and an end to the pervasive impunity that enables these atrocities and denies Palestinians their basic dignity. 

    The signatories include:

    1.     American Friends Service Committee

    2.     Amnesty International

    3.     Anera 

    4.     Bisan Center for Research and Development 

    5.     Fund for Global Human Rights

    6.     Islamic Relief Worldwide

    7.     Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation

    8.     Médecins du Monde

    9.     Médecins Sans Frontières

    10. MedGlobal 

    11. Medical Aid for Palestinians 

    12. Mennonite Central Committee 

    13. Middle East Children’s Alliance

    14. Norwegian People’s Aid

    15. Norwegian Refugee Council 

    16. Oxfam International 

    17. Pax Christi International 

    18. Saferworld  

    19. Save the Children

    20. Terres des Hommes Italia

    21. War Child 

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  • MIL-OSI NGOs: Oxfam reaction to Spain, Brazil and South Africa launching a new coalition to tax the super-rich

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    In response to Spain, Brazil and South Africa’s new global coalition to tax the super-rich, launched today at the Fourth Financing for Development Conference in Seville, Oxfam Tax Justice Policy Lead Susana Ruiz said: 

    “We welcome the leadership of Brazil, Spain and South Africa in calling for taxes on the super-rich. People around the world are pushing for more countries to reject the corrupting political influence of oligarchies. Taxation of the super-rich is a vital tool to secure sustainable development and fight inequalities. The wealth of the richest 1% has surged $33.9 trillion since 2015, enough to end annual poverty 22 times, yet billionaires only pay around 0.3% in real taxes.  

    “This extreme inequality is being driven by a financial system that puts the interests of a wealthy few above everyone else. This concentration of wealth is blocking progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals and keeping over three billion people living in poverty: over half of poor countries are spending more on debt repayments than on healthcare or education. 

    “In a tense geopolitical environment, Spain, Brazil and South Africa have taken an important step in forging an alliance here at the UN conference in Seville to show political will for taxation of the super-rich. Now other countries must follow their lead and join forces. This year, the FFD in Seville, COP30 in Brazil and G20 in South Africa are key opportunities for international cooperation to tax the super-rich and invest in a sustainable future that puts human rights and equality at its core.”

    Download the Oxfam report “From Private Profit to Public Power: Financing Development, Not Oligarchy“ which was launched ahead of the Fourth Financing for Development Conference with new analysis on economic inequality.

    Greenpeace and Oxfam International commissioned a study this month on public opinion on taxing the super-rich. The research was conducted by first party data company Dynata in May-June 2025, in Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Kenya, Italy, India, Mexico, the Philippines, South Africa, Spain, the UK and the US. The survey had approximately 1200 respondents per country, with a margin of error of +-2.83%. Together, these countries represent close to half the world’s population. See the results here.

    Oxfam will be hosting a major high-level event together with Club de Madrid, at 7pm on July 1, 2025, in Seville, joined by high-level government representatives on the media briefing note. Journalists are invited to attend and will be prioritized for questions. Please register here.

    Moreover, an official side event on inequality and tax reform will take place at 2.30pm on July 1, 2025, at the FIBES Exhibition Centre room 20 joined by high-level government representatives from Brazil, Spain and South Africa, international organizations and global experts. See note here.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Eritrea: Extensive Water and Soil Conservation Activities


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    Residents of nine administrative areas and 35 villages in the Halhal sub-zone of Anseba Region are conducting extensive water and soil conservation activities.

    Mr. Yasin Mohammed-Idris, head of the agriculture office in the sub-zone, reported that the popular campaign, which began in January, includes the construction of terraces, water catchment schemes, and road renovation. Mr. Yasin noted that so far, 518,466 meters of terraces have been constructed on arable land.

    Commending the strong participation of the residents in the campaign, Mr. Girmatsion Abraha, administrator of the sub-zone, stated that the water and soil conservation activities will significantly contribute to boosting agricultural production and controlling soil erosion.

    The residents, for their part, expressed readiness to continue their active participation until the start of the rainy season.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: The European Union (EU) Accelerates Mining Investments Across Africa in H1 2025


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    The EU has increased financial and technical support for Africa’s mining sector in the first half of 2025, aligning its foreign investment strategy with the continent’s agenda to shape the global energy transition. In June this year, the EU named four Africa-bsed projects as part of its 13 globally strategic initiatives under the Critical Raw Materials Act. The projects include Mkango Resources’ 8,425-ton-per-annum Songwe Hill Rare Earths Project in Malawi and Frontier Rare Earths’ 4,000-ton-per-annum Zandkopsdrift magnet-grade rare earths project in South Africa. The Maniry Graphite Project in Madagascar led by Evion Group and a 6,000-ton-per-annum cobalt refinery in Zambia are also among the projects set to receive EU financial support and technical assistance.

    Amid increased EU support for African mining projects, the upcoming African Mining Week – Africa’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders, taking place from October 1–3, 2025 in Cape Town – will showcase lucrative investment and cooperation opportunities for EU companies in Africa’s burgeoning mining sector. The event will feature an EU-Africa Roundtable, showcasing the EU’s contribution to Africa’s mining sector sustainability.

    EU-DRC Mining Partnership Strengthened

    Two new programs announced by the EU this June have deepened the bloc’s mining partnership with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) – the world’s top cobalt producer and Africa’s largest copper producer. The programs include the Cobalt for Development project which aims to formalize and uplift small-scale mining operations in the DRC. Meanwhile, the upcoming Panafgeo+ geological mapping program – led by France’s Bureau of Geological and Mining Research in collaboration with DRC’s Ministry of Mines – will enhance the country’s geological knowledge base. At AMW, a panel titled The Cobalt Opportunity: DRC’s Strategic Position in the EV Revolution will unpack trends and opportunities within the DRC’s cobalt sector value chain.

    EU Backs African Mineral Logistics Expansion

    The EU is also backing strategic infrastructure development to facilitate connectivity between mineral-rich African markets and EU buyers. The Africa Finance Corporation recently secured a €250 million, 10-year loan from Italy’s development bank Cassa Depositi e Prestiti to advance the Lobito Corridor, bolstering connectivity between EU markets and Angola, Zambia and the DRC. Meanwhile, the European Investment Bank has also approved a €113 million loan to co-finance the expansion of Mauritania’s iron ore rail line linking Zouérat to Nouadhibou – part of a broader €461 million investment aimed at boosting the country’s iron ore export capacity.

    EU-South Africa Partnership

    The EU recently announced a €4.7 billion financing package announced to support mineral processing, green hydrogen and transport infrastructure in South Africa, the world’s largest producer of platinum group metals. This financing package reflects a growing focus on securing diversified and sustainable mineral supply chains. At AMW, a dedicated panel exploring South Africa’s PGMs market will showcase emerging prospects for EU firms within the country’s value chain.

    Growing Support for Formalized Artisanal Mining

    The EU has also committed to the ACP-EU Technical Assistance Facility for Commodity Resource Management, which was launched in February to support artisanal and small-scale miners across Africa through formalization and training program. As part of growing efforts by African nations and international partners to uplift small-scale miners, AMW will host a panel discussion titled ASM Regulation: Balancing Formalization and Livelihood Protection. The panel will explore policies and initiatives aimed at integrating artisanal and small-scale mining into the formal mining sector.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.

    About African Mining Week:
    African Mining Week serves as a premier platform for exploring the full spectrum of mining opportunities across Africa. The event is held alongside the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 conference from October 1-3 in Cape Town. Sponsors, exhibitors and delegates can learn more by contacting sales@energycapitalpower.com.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Eritrea: Sign Language Training in Asmara


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    Sign language training programs lasting from three to six months have been provided to 12 teachers and 55 students of Denden High School in Asmara.

    Mr. Daniel Habte, director of the school, stated that the objective of the training was to facilitate communication with hearing-impaired individuals in general, and with students in particular.

    The event featured presentations and performances reflecting the knowledge the students gained from the training.

    Mr. Hagos Kidane, from the Central Region education office, said that in the 2024/2025 academic year, Denden High School provided educational opportunities to 14 students with hearing impairments, and that the training will play a significant role in improving the teaching and learning process for these students.

    The trainees, expressing appreciation for the training opportunity provided, also affirmed their readiness to apply their training to assist hearing-impaired students in their school.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: African Development Bank approves $47.5 million loan to spur Eswatini’s economic growth


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    The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $47.5 million loan to the Kingdom of Eswatini. The loan will support the government’s efforts to transform the economy, achieve sustainable growth, create jobs, improve service delivery, and enhance the livelihoods of its people. 

    The Enhancing Economic Resilience and Competitiveness Program (EERCP) represents a strategic intervention to support Eswatini’s National Development Plan (2023-2028).

    This marks the first phase of a two-year program designed to strengthen the economic foundation of the southern African nation and foster sustainable growth, economic recovery, and sustainable livelihoods for Eswatini people, while addressing mounting fiscal pressures from declining Southern African Customs Union (SACU) revenues and economic headwinds.

    “This operation comes at a critical juncture for Eswatini as the country navigates challenging economic conditions while implementing ambitious reforms,” said Moono Mupotola, African Development Bank Deputy Director General for Southern Africa “Our support will help the Kingdom build fiscal resilience while creating an enabling environment for private sector-led growth that can generate jobs for young people and women.”

    Eswatini’s economy faces significant headwinds, with GDP growth declining from 5% in 2023 to an estimated 3.6% in 2024, primarily due to the impact of extreme droughts on agricultural output. The fiscal deficit has widened from 1.5% in 2023 to an estimated 1.7% in 2024, driven by underperformance in customs revenues and increased public spending pressures.

    With youth unemployment reaching 48.7% and overall unemployment at 35.4%, Eswatini urgently needs structural reforms to unleash the potential of its private sector and create opportunities for its predominantly young population.

    The program focuses on two complementary pillars: deepening fiscal and public financial management reforms, and enhancing competitiveness to promote private sector-led, inclusive, and green growth.

    The program builds on the African Development Bank’s successful track record in Eswatini, including the Support for Economic Recovery and Inclusive Growth operation and ongoing technical assistance in state-owned enterprise reforms, procurement, and the implementation of gender policy.

    The Enhancing Economic Resilience and Competitiveness Program places special emphasis on promoting inclusive growth and gender equality. Environmental sustainability is integrated throughout the program.

    The program is expected to deliver measurable improvements by reducing domestic arrears, increasing private sector growth in GDP, boosting renewable energy share, and improving Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (https://apo-opa.co/44KEUgw) scores on fiscal policy and social inclusion. The Country Policy and Institutional Assessment of the African Development Bank is a diagnostic tool that assesses, every two years, the quality of policies and the performance of institutional frameworks in the 54 African countries.

    The EERCP has been developed in close coordination with the World Bank, which provides complementary financing.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

    Media contact:
    Emeka Anuforo
    Communication and External Relations Department
    media@afdb.org

    About the African Development Bank Group:
    The African Development Bank Group is Africa’s premier development finance institution. It comprises three distinct entities: the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Development Fund (ADF) and the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF). On the ground in 41 African countries with an external office in Japan, the Bank contributes to the economic development and the social progress of its 54 regional member states. For more information: www.AfDB.org

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  • MIL-OSI China: US halts military aid to Ukraine

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    The Trump administration has halted part of military aid to Ukraine following a review of U.S. own stockpiles, the White House and Pentagon confirmed on Tuesday.

    “This decision was made to put America’s interests first following a review of our nation’s military support and assistance to other countries across the globe,” White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said in a statement.

    The move came amid concerns about U.S. military stockpiles falling too low, multiple U.S. media outlets reported, citing informative sources.

    Last month U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a memo ordering a review of the U.S. stockpile of munitions, in the aftermath of three years of aid to Ukraine, recent strikes on Yemen’s Houthi group and Iran.

    The review determined that stocks were too low on some weapons previously pledged, according to media reports.

    Elbridge Colby, the Defense Department undersecretary for policy, said the Pentagon will continue “to provide the president with robust options to continue military aid to Ukraine, consistent with his goal of bringing this tragic war to an end.”

    “At the same time, the department is rigorously examining and adapting its approach to achieving this objective while also preserving U.S. forces’ readiness for Administration defense priorities,” Colby said in a statement.

    After meeting with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky during the NATO summit at The Hague last week, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters that Ukraine is eager to get the Patriot air defense missiles from the United States.

    “They do want to have the anti-missile missiles, OK, as they call them, the Patriots,” Trump said then. “And we’re going to see if we can make some available. We need them, too.”

    “We’re supplying them to Israel, and they’re very effective, 100 percent effective. Hard to believe how effective. They do want that more than any other thing,” he said.

    Some analysts suggest it is a signal that the Trump administration may further reduce aid to Ukraine. Hegseth skipped a meeting last month of an international group to coordinate military aid to Ukraine. It is the first time the U.S. defense secretary was not in attendance.

    The United States has provided Ukraine with more than 66 billion U.S. dollars worth of weapons and military assistance since the Russia-Ukraine conflict broke out in February 2022, according to an AP report.

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  • Iranian President Pezeshkian Signs into Law Suspending Cooperation with UN Nuclear Monitor

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has signed into law a bill suspending cooperation with the United Nations’ nuclear monitor, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Iranian state media reported on Wednesday. This is one of the most drastic steps Iran has made in its standoff with international powers on its nuclear activities.

    State broadcaster of Iran reported that “Masoud Pezeshkian ratified the bill suspending cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency,” Press TV, Mehr news agency, and semi-official Tasnim news agency stated. The legislation, which occurred after the recent military clashes with Israel and the United States, came into effect officially.

    The suspension comes on the heels of Iran’s Parliament approving the legislation overwhelmingly, gaining 221 votes in support, one abstention, and no opposition from among those present in the 290-seat house. The parliamentary vote then got approval from Iran’s constitutional monitor before it could hit the president’s desk.

    The action follows a build-up of tensions that started on June 13 when Israel bombed Iranian military and nuclear facilities. Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks against Israeli targets, and the US retaliated with attacks on key Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan on June 22. Iran condemned the US attacks as a ‘savage assault’ and vowed not to abandon its nuclear program. The 12-day war finally came to an end under a US-facilitated ceasefire that took effect on June 24.

    Iranian officials accused the IAEA of remaining silent throughout the military campaign, stoking Iran’s tensions with the UN nuclear agency over access and transparency. The implications for the IAEA’s ability to monitor Iran’s nuclear program are uncertain, but it is a stark escalation of Iran’s nuclear posture amid rising regional tensions.

  • Extremely heavy rainfall likely at several places in Rajasthan, Maharashtra: IMD

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said that active monsoon conditions will continue over several parts of northwest, central, and east India for the next six to seven days, with widespread rainfall expected across multiple regions.

    Extremely heavy rainfall (20 cm or more) is very likely at isolated places over east Rajasthan and the ghat areas of central Maharashtra today.

    The IMD has also issued extremely heavy rainfall warnings for Meghalaya on July 5 and 6. Very heavy rainfall activity is also expected in several other parts of the country during this period.

    Kerala and Karnataka are likely to receive heavy rainfall today. Himachal Pradesh is expected to witness heavy showers between July 5 and 7, while Punjab and Haryana may see intense rainfall on July 6 and 7.

    East Rajasthan and Arunachal Pradesh are also expected to receive significant rainfall between July 2 and 4. Madhya Pradesh, Konkan & Goa, the ghat regions of central Maharashtra, Gujarat region, and northeastern states including Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura will likely see heavy rainfall between July 2 and 6.

    Assam and Meghalaya are expected to receive heavy rains from July 4 to 6, and Chhattisgarh and Odisha on July 2, 5, and 6.

    Weather forecast for Delhi-NCR

    In the Delhi-NCR region, partly cloudy skies and light rain accompanied by thunderstorm and lightning are expected through July 5.

    Maximum temperatures are forecast to remain in the range of 35 to 38°C, consistently staying 1 to 2 degrees below normal. Minimum temperatures are also expected to be slightly below normal, ranging from 24 to 28°C.

    Today, Delhi is likely to experience southeasterly winds with a speed of less than 15 kmph in the afternoon, gradually slowing to 8-10 kmph by evening and night.

    On July 3 and 4, light rain and thunderstorms are likely to continue, with wind directions varying between southeast, east, and southwest at speeds generally under 10 kmph.

    On July 5, both maximum and minimum temperatures in Delhi are expected to dip slightly further, with lows ranging between 24 and 26°C. Winds will predominantly come from the southwest, peaking at less than 20 kmph in the morning and gradually tapering off during the day.

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: A new chapter in how we finance development: Baroness Chapman statement

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Speech

    A new chapter in how we finance development: Baroness Chapman statement

    Minister for Development Baroness Chapman delivers UK national statement at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Seville.

    Good afternoon, everyone.

    Seville must be the start of a new chapter in how we finance development and sustainable growth over the next decade.

    FFD4 sets out three critical shifts; and the UK will respond.

    Firstly, helping countries to raise more of their own revenues.

    The UK will support countries to raise more finance domestically, and manage it better, by sharing expertise from our own revenue authority and finance ministry.

    And we will work with all partners to take urgent action to tackle unsustainable debt. We cannot do this alone.

    We will work through the G20 to strengthen, expand and reform the Common Framework, ensuring timely and predictable relief for debt distressed countries.

    We will work with partners to maintain momentum on reforms to the existing debt architecture including to make restructurings quicker and more efficient.

    We must also ensure future debt sustainability by pressing for more responsible and transparent lending and borrowing and scaling UK-championed clauses that pause debt repayments when a crisis hits.

    The second is on mobilising international finance at scale.

    Increasing access to finance from all sources, beyond ODA.

    Leveraging and multiplying wherever we can.

    We need private capital at a much greater scale in developing countries. We are proud to launch a coalition of governments, finance institutions, and investors at FFD4.

    With the aim of mobilising high-quality finance for emerging and developing economies through stock exchanges.

    We will work with the UK industry experts to unlock and scale up global institutional capital, develop local currency markets and help to tackle exchange rate risks in developing countries.

    I will look at the evidence on the barriers to investment, and if there need to be changes to our regulatory approach, I will need to work with international partners and groups to build a coalition to call for those changes.

    And we welcome the ambition to triple the size of MDB financing. This will require stretching balance sheets and using guarantees, but that can only get us so far. 

    We will also need to inject more capital into some MDBs, which is why the UK supports a capital increase for the World Bank’s IBRD, conditional on reforms.

    If agreed, this could unlock billions of dollars annually.  

    We have heard the call to explore new sources of climate finance. That is why we have committed to and are pushing for agreement on the International Maritime Organisation’s Net Zero Framework.

    The third is making the system work better for developing countries.

    This means getting behind countries own priorities and plans.

    It means putting women and girls at the heart of everything we do. 

    It also means simplifying and streamlining the aid architecture, so it is easier for countries to engage and access finance.

    We must do more through multilateral organisations that pool and multiply resources, and drive reform across the multilateral system to make it faster, more effective and more sustainable.

    That is why we are proud to be GAVI’s largest investor, as announced last week at the GAVI replenishment.

    It also means creating a fairer system where developing countries have greater voice and participation to shape the outcomes they need.

    That is why the UK is calling for more voice and representation for low-income and vulnerable countries in the World Bank and IMF.

    And ensuring countries can better handle shocks and build resilience to climate change.

    It is unacceptable that only 2% of crisis finance is pre-arranged when 35% of shocks are modellable. 

    That is why we are launching a global coalition to scale up the use of pre-arranged finance. And we will work with the insurance industry to help deliver this.

    I am proud that the UK will be the first country to report and publish our annual pre -arranged finance figures.

    This work is urgent and cannot wait.

    So let us make Seville a springboard for what can and must come next.

    Thank you.

    Updates to this page

    Published 2 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Next phase of Melton Road street scene improvements to begin

    Source: City of Leicester

    THE next phase of a rolling programme to repair and improve pavements, street furniture and bollards along Melton Road is now underway.

    Leicester City Council is carrying out the scheme to spruce up public areas for local businesses and residents.

    Old, uneven and broken slabs will be replaced with high-quality block paving. Existing tree pits will be covered with a porous resin-bound material to help improve drainage, and new drainage channels will also be installed where required. Damage footpaths caused by tree roots will be repaired. New bollards, as well as new cycle racks where possible, will also be installed to prevent vehicles parking on the pavement.

    The improvement work is being carried out between Ascot Road and Herbert Road, on the outbound side of Melton Road, and between Acorn Street and Marfitt Street, on the inbound side.

    Work will be carried out in sections to help minimise disruption to pedestrians and nearby businesses and is expected to take around 50 weeks to complete.

    To ensure a safe working environment, some short-term lane restrictions on part of Melton Road may be required. These will be managed with temporary traffic signals.

    The work, which will cost around £685,000, is being funded through the city council’s annual highways maintenance programme.

    It will be the second phase of a planned programme of investment to improve several sections of footway along Melton Road in coming years, subject to funding. Work to replace the existing uneven pavement on the outbound stretch of the busy shopping street, between Ascot Road and Checketts Road, was carried out last year.

    City Mayor Peter Soulsby said: “This ongoing investment in repairing and replacing broken and uneven pavements on  Melton Road will help improve the look and feel of area and make it more attractive for residents and shoppers.

    “Projects like this are an important part of ensuring that our neighbourhood shopping streets and busy routes into the city stay looking their best.”

    The Melton Road scheme is taking a similar approach to improvements recently completed on Narborough Road, following a three-year rolling programme of investment to repair and spruce up sections of footway.

    Letters have been sent to local residents and businesses informing them of the work.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: HSE’s DPO Digital Ecosystem Wins Priority: Digital Award

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: State University Higher School of Economics – State University Higher School of Economics –

    At the end of June, the results of the III National Award in the field of information technology “Priority: Digital – 2025” were summed up. HSE became a laureate in the nomination “Digital in Education” with the project digital ecosystem of additional educationThe winners of the award include the Government of Moscow, Alfa-Bank JSC, VTB Bank, Moscow Metro State Unitary Enterprise, Gazprom Neft, and Sber.

    The III National Award in the field of information technology “Priority: Digital – 2025” recognized the best domestic IT developers and promising Russian projects in the field of high technology. Receiving it confirms the high level of expertise of the winner and is an indicator of success in creating competitive world-class products.

    The award ceremony is held annually and contributes to the formation of a positive image, stimulating the development of the Russian IT market, popularizing the best practices of implementing innovations among businesses and the public. The award is designed to increase investor interest in Russian products and promote the implementation of advanced solutions for the digital transformation of business and the state.

    The digital ecosystem of additional professional education includes a marketplace of additional professional education programs with a system of personal accounts, an accounting system, an electronic educational environment, high-tech educational solutions, analytics, CRM and integration with all necessary digital systems of the university.

    Every year, HSE implements about a thousand additional education programs, attracting tens of thousands of students. Through the systematic implementation of innovative solutions and deep integration of digital tools into the educational process, we form an effective digital infrastructure for modern education, ensuring continuous professional development of specialists and increasing their competitiveness in the labor market.

    “HSE developed the CIS DPO and other elements of the digital ecosystem, and continues to develop and improve them in cooperation with leading EdTech and IT companies: Perviy Bit, iSpring, Labius LLC (Simulizator), CDO Global, Lan and others. This powerful partnership allows us to make a modern and popular product. Everyone can see for themselves: go to DPO marketplace, choose a program according to your interests and become part of a strong community of HSE DPO,” says the head Operational management of DPO Oksana Zhgun.

    Please note: This information is raw content directly from the source of the information. It is exactly what the source states and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: IOM Urges Innovative Investment in Migration at Seville Conference on Development Financing

    Source: International Organization for Migration (IOM)

    Geneva/Seville, 2 July 2025 – As the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) concludes this Thursday in Seville, Spain, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is calling for innovative investment in human mobility to spur growth and help close the USD 4 trillion annual development financing gap.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: The EBA consults on draft amended Guidelines on the application of the definition of default under the Capital Requirements Regulation

    Source: European Banking Authority

    The European Banking Authority (EBA) today launched a public consultation on its draft amended  Guidelines on the application of the definition of default under the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR). As part of its commitment to financial stability, transparency, and consistency, the EBA is proposing to maintain the existing 1% threshold for net present value (NPV) loss in debt restructuring. This approach reflects a careful balance between flexibility for institutions and the need to uphold robust risk management standards. The consultation runs until 15 October 2025.

    The proposal to retain the 1% threshold is based on three key considerations:

    • The current framework is already flexible and risk-sensitive, allows effective restructuring without misclassifying defaults, and is aligned with established accounting principles.
    • Maintaining consistency with existing prudential standards helps safeguard the progress made in reducing non-performing loans and prevents regulatory arbitrage.
    • A stable threshold supports reliable credit risk modelling, ensuring accurate capital and provisioning assessments across portfolios under both IRB and IFRS 9.

    To allow for more proactive debt restructuring and reduce the potential burden on debtors, the EBA is considering a shortened probation period from 1 year to e.g. 3 months for certain forborne exposures. The draft amended Guidelines, however, do not incorporate this change, also because it would widen the gap between the definition of non-performing exposures and the definition of default.

    Besides the changes brought forward by the revised CRR, the EBA is also proposing to increase the exceptional treatment of days past due at invoice level from 30 to 90 for non-recourse factoring arrangements to better reflect the economic reality of purchased receivables.

    Consultation process

    Responses to this consultation can be sent to the EBA by clicking on the “send your comments” button on the consultation page. Please note that the deadline for the submission of comments is 15 October 2025.

    A public hearing will take place via conference call on 3 September 2025 from 11:00 to 12:00 CET. The deadline for registration is the 29 August 2025, 16:00 CET.

    All contributions received will be published after the consultation closes, unless requested otherwise.

    Legal basis and background

    The definition of default is laid down in Article 178 of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 (Capital Requirements Regulation – CRR) and further detailed in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/171 and the EBA Guidelines on the definition of default.

    Under Article 178(7) of CRR, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2024/1623, the European Banking Authority is mandated to review the Definition of Default guidelines which were drafted by the EBA based on the mandate in Article 178(7) of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013. While the mandate explicitly mentions that the EBA shall duly consider the need for granting a sufficient flexibility to institutions when specifying what constitutes a diminished financial obligation, the mandate also allows for the review of other parts of the framework.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: NATO and Ukraine agree to exchange Military Police training expertise

    Source: NATO

    On 20 June 2025, NATO agreed to recognise the 25th Military Police Training Centre (MPTC) in Lviv, Ukraine as a NATO Partnership Training and Education Centre (PTEC).

    PTECs form a global network of institutions offering courses and academic seminars to civilian and military staff from NATO Allied and partner countries. Their goal is to improve the professionalism of national personnel, increase the ability of military personnel to operate well together, and conduct education and training activities carried out within the framework of NATO partnership programmes and policies. Since the PTEC community was launched in 1999, Ukraine has been an active member, thanks to the participation of its International Peacekeeping and Security Centre (IPSC).

    Despite the many challenges posed by Russia’s war against Ukraine, the 25th MPTC draws lessons learned from combat experience to refine courses and explore new training opportunities. It actively collaborates with the NATO Military Police community of interest and the NATO Military Police Centre of Excellence, based in Bydgoszcz, Poland, to develop high-quality courses. This helps to strengthen training initiatives in the discipline of Military Policing.

    Cooperation with NATO will also be enhanced through the NATO-Ukraine Joint Analysis, Training and Education Centre (JATEC), also based in Bydgoszcz. The 25th MPTC will create synergies with the JATEC and add value by identifying and applying lessons learned from Russia’s war of aggression. Cooperation between NATO and Ukraine is characterised by the common objective of increasing interoperability. Ukrainian officials have highlighted that they see NATO as the right platform for their defence institutions to share their unique and state-of-the-art capabilities with Allies and like-minded partners.

    Centres wishing to join the PTEC network must undergo thorough evaluation.  Evaluation of the 25th MPTC in March by experts from NATO Headquarters, Allied Command Operations and other NATO and Allied entities was, exceptionally, conducted in Bydgoszcz due to Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine. Representatives of the centre and NATO experts used the facilities of the NATO Military Police Centre of Excellence. NATO experts concluded that the centre demonstrated high expertise, professionalism and familiarity with NATO standards. The MPTC in Lviv, Ukraine is now the 36th member of the network of Partnership Training and Education Centres.

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  • MIL-OSI: Delfin Midstream Enters into an Agreement with Siemens Energy to Reserve Gas Turbine Manufacturing Capacity, Expects Fall Final Investment Decision for its Leading US Energy Infrastructure Project

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • Enters into Early Works program with Samsung Heavy Industries and Black & Veatch in preparation for the EPCI contracting and execution of the project

    HOUSTON, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Delfin Midstream Inc. (“Delfin” or the “Company”) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Siemens Energy Inc. (“Siemens Energy”) to reserve manufacturing capacity for four SGT-750 Gas Turbine Mechanical Drive Packages. Delfin also announced that it has agreed to an Early Works program with Samsung Heavy Industries (“SHI”) and Black & Veatch Inc. (“B&V”) to further detail FLNG vessel design specifications as basis for the Lump-Sum Turn-Key Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Integration (“EPCI”) contract and to prepare both contractors for the execution of the project. The Company’s activities are in support of a Final Investment Decision (“FID”) anticipated in the Fall of 2025 for its leading US energy infrastructure project under development in Louisiana and offshore in the Gulf.

    Dudley Poston, Delfin CEO, said: “This is an incredibly exciting time for the development of Delfin’s critical energy infrastructure project. Following the successful issuance of the deepwater port license by MARAD, all workstreams are on schedule and the project is currently on track for FID in the Fall of 2025. By making this large investment to lock-in critical manufacturing capacity, we have secured our execution schedule with the anticipated delivery of our first FLNG Vessel from Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard in 2029.”

    Karim Amin, Siemens Energy Executive Board Member said: “Siemens Energy is excited to support Delfin’s energy infrastructure project by providing the critical Gas Turbine Mechanical Drive packages the Company needs as it moves towards delivering the first offshore LNG project in the United States. The modular design, high power-to-weight ratio and ability to operate under diverse conditions make Siemens Energy gas turbines an innovative and ideal technology solution for this leading low emissions energy infrastructure project.”

    The agreement with Siemens Energy reserves manufacturing capacity for four SGT-750 Gas Turbine Mechanical Drive Packages which will be used to drive the mixed-refrigerant compressors for Delfin’s LNG liquefaction system. Delfin’s Early Works program agreement with Samsung and B&V will further detail FLNG Vessel #1 design specifications as basis for the Lump-Sum Turn-Key EPCI contract. This work will de-risk project execution and ensure both contractors are prepared for immediate project execution following a positive FID.

    On March 21, 2025, Delfin LNG LLC (“Delfin LNG”), a subsidiary of Delfin, received the first deepwater port license from the Maritime Administration (“MARAD”) authorizing Delfin LNG to own, construct, operate, and export Liquefied Natural Gas (“LNG”) from the United States. The license was issued pursuant to the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 and MARAD’s 2017 Record of Decision and is in accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order titled, “Unleashing American Energy,” signed January 20, 2025.

    Delfin is a leader in LNG export infrastructure utilizing low-cost floating LNG technology. Delfin’s brownfield deepwater port requires minimal additional infrastructure investment to support up to three floating LNG vessels producing up to 13.2 million tonnes of LNG annually. The Delfin floating LNG project has the potential to not only be the first LNG export deepwater port facility in the United States, but a significant economic contributor and job creator over the long-term.

    About Delfin
    Delfin is a leading LNG export infrastructure development company utilizing low-cost Floating LNG technology solutions. Delfin is the parent company of Delfin LNG. Delfin LNG is a brownfield Deepwater Port requiring minimal additional infrastructure investment to support up to three FLNG Vessels producing up to 13.2 MTPA of LNG. Delfin purchased the UTOS pipeline, the largest natural gas pipeline in the Gulf of America. Delfin LNG received a deepwater port license from MARAD and approval from the Department of Energy for long-term exports of LNG to countries that do not have a Free Trade Agreement with the United States. Additional information is available at www.delfinmidstream.com.

    Public Relations
    Dan Gagnier
    Gagnier Communications
    Email: Delfin@gagnierfc.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Delfin Midstream Enters into an Agreement with Siemens Energy to Reserve Gas Turbine Manufacturing Capacity, Expects Fall Final Investment Decision for its Leading US Energy Infrastructure Project

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • Enters into Early Works program with Samsung Heavy Industries and Black & Veatch in preparation for the EPCI contracting and execution of the project

    HOUSTON, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Delfin Midstream Inc. (“Delfin” or the “Company”) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Siemens Energy Inc. (“Siemens Energy”) to reserve manufacturing capacity for four SGT-750 Gas Turbine Mechanical Drive Packages. Delfin also announced that it has agreed to an Early Works program with Samsung Heavy Industries (“SHI”) and Black & Veatch Inc. (“B&V”) to further detail FLNG vessel design specifications as basis for the Lump-Sum Turn-Key Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Integration (“EPCI”) contract and to prepare both contractors for the execution of the project. The Company’s activities are in support of a Final Investment Decision (“FID”) anticipated in the Fall of 2025 for its leading US energy infrastructure project under development in Louisiana and offshore in the Gulf.

    Dudley Poston, Delfin CEO, said: “This is an incredibly exciting time for the development of Delfin’s critical energy infrastructure project. Following the successful issuance of the deepwater port license by MARAD, all workstreams are on schedule and the project is currently on track for FID in the Fall of 2025. By making this large investment to lock-in critical manufacturing capacity, we have secured our execution schedule with the anticipated delivery of our first FLNG Vessel from Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard in 2029.”

    Karim Amin, Siemens Energy Executive Board Member said: “Siemens Energy is excited to support Delfin’s energy infrastructure project by providing the critical Gas Turbine Mechanical Drive packages the Company needs as it moves towards delivering the first offshore LNG project in the United States. The modular design, high power-to-weight ratio and ability to operate under diverse conditions make Siemens Energy gas turbines an innovative and ideal technology solution for this leading low emissions energy infrastructure project.”

    The agreement with Siemens Energy reserves manufacturing capacity for four SGT-750 Gas Turbine Mechanical Drive Packages which will be used to drive the mixed-refrigerant compressors for Delfin’s LNG liquefaction system. Delfin’s Early Works program agreement with Samsung and B&V will further detail FLNG Vessel #1 design specifications as basis for the Lump-Sum Turn-Key EPCI contract. This work will de-risk project execution and ensure both contractors are prepared for immediate project execution following a positive FID.

    On March 21, 2025, Delfin LNG LLC (“Delfin LNG”), a subsidiary of Delfin, received the first deepwater port license from the Maritime Administration (“MARAD”) authorizing Delfin LNG to own, construct, operate, and export Liquefied Natural Gas (“LNG”) from the United States. The license was issued pursuant to the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 and MARAD’s 2017 Record of Decision and is in accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order titled, “Unleashing American Energy,” signed January 20, 2025.

    Delfin is a leader in LNG export infrastructure utilizing low-cost floating LNG technology. Delfin’s brownfield deepwater port requires minimal additional infrastructure investment to support up to three floating LNG vessels producing up to 13.2 million tonnes of LNG annually. The Delfin floating LNG project has the potential to not only be the first LNG export deepwater port facility in the United States, but a significant economic contributor and job creator over the long-term.

    About Delfin
    Delfin is a leading LNG export infrastructure development company utilizing low-cost Floating LNG technology solutions. Delfin is the parent company of Delfin LNG. Delfin LNG is a brownfield Deepwater Port requiring minimal additional infrastructure investment to support up to three FLNG Vessels producing up to 13.2 MTPA of LNG. Delfin purchased the UTOS pipeline, the largest natural gas pipeline in the Gulf of America. Delfin LNG received a deepwater port license from MARAD and approval from the Department of Energy for long-term exports of LNG to countries that do not have a Free Trade Agreement with the United States. Additional information is available at www.delfinmidstream.com.

    Public Relations
    Dan Gagnier
    Gagnier Communications
    Email: Delfin@gagnierfc.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Sampo has filed an application to extend the Group’s Partial Internal Model

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Sampo plc, stock exchange release, 2 July 2025 at 12:00 pm EEST

    Sampo has filed an application to extend the Group’s Partial Internal Model

    Following the legal merger of If and Topdanmark on 1 July 2025, Sampo has filed an application to the Swedish FSA (Finansinspektionen) to extend the Group’s Partial Internal Model to include the operations formerly under Topdanmark. Sampo expects that the application process will be completed in late 2025 or early 2026 at the latest.

    Sampo estimates that the extended model could reduce the group-level solvency capital requirement by around EUR 60-90 million.

    SAMPO PLC
    Investor Relations and Group Communications

    For further information, please contact:

    Sami Taipalus
    Head of Investor Relations
    tel. +358 10 516 0030

    Distribution:
    Nasdaq Helsinki
    Nasdaq Stockholm
    Nasdaq Copenhagen
    London Stock Exchange
    FIN-FSA
    The principal media
    www.sampo.com

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Minister Maropene Ramokgopa participates at the FfD4 Multi-Stakeholder Roundtable 3.

    Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)

    Minister Maropene Ramokgopa participates at the FfD4 Multi-Stakeholder Roundtable 3.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMpF2o5vAno

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Further consultation on future of council-run care centres

    Source: City of Birmingham

    Published: Wednesday, 2nd July 2025

    The city council is running a phase 3 consultation on the future of its three council-run care centres: Kenrick, Perry Tree and Ann Marie Howes.

    Perry Tree care centre

    This follows feedback from the previous two consultations and takes into account the government commitment to integrated health and social care and an analysis of the current and future demand for social care support in Birmingham.

    The revised proposed option would mean Birmingham City Council keeping the three Care Centres open, providing residential and respite care at Kenrick centre and integrated and intermediate care across Ann Marie Howes and Perry Tree centres.

    The latter would support improved hospital discharge and enable people to regain their independence before going home.

    The proposal would deliver a minimum of £2.8m of savings with the remainder of the original savings delivered through several schemes which support more efficient hospital discharge through the better care fund.

    Cllr Khan said: “This revised option demonstrates that we have listened to local people on the future of the care centres and that the commitment we have with health partners on the integration of health and social care will improve outcomes for local people.

    “I would urge people to take part in this latest consultation to provide us with feedback on the revised option.”

    The consultation can be found here on the Birmingham Be Heard website.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Coventry to consider £15 million investment in Housing Support services

    Source: City of Coventry

    Coventry City Council’s Cabinet will consider a major £14.8 million investment in housing support services in response to a 90% increase in people seeking housing help since 2020.

    The proposed re-commissioning of Housing Related Support Services will see the creation of five specialist support programmes, including a new dedicated service for women with complex needs – addressing a gap identified in current provision.

    If approved, the investment will fund services from April 2026 for an initial two years, with the potential to extend for up to six years.

    The move represents a further shift towards a prevention-first approach, aiming to keep people in their homes rather than responding only when they reach crisis point.

    Councillor Naeem Akhtar, Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities, said: “This significant investment demonstrates our commitment to tackling homelessness in Coventry.

    “We’ve seen a dramatic increase in people needing our help – a 36% rise in approaches to our homeless service, in just one year between 2022/2023 and 2023/2024.

    “We need to act now to provide the right support for our most vulnerable residents, with a focus on preventing homelessness before it happens.”

    The proposed services will support five key groups: adults with complex needs, older single people (25+), young people (18-24), families, and women with complex needs.

    The complex needs provision will include specific support for rough sleepers and emergency accommodation during severe weather.

    The council’s latest Homelessness Review identified that “friends and family no longer willing to accommodate people” is the biggest single cause of homelessness, particularly affecting young people without children.

    The new services will support delivery of Coventry’s Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy (2025-2029), which focuses on three key themes: early intervention and prevention, targeted crisis support, and move-on and tenancy sustainment.

    If approved, the tender process will begin in August 2025, with contract mobilisation over the autumn and winter months ahead of the April 2026 start date.

    The services will complement the council’s existing temporary accommodation provision and help reduce pressure on increasingly expensive emergency housing options.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Council partnership secures long-term base for Coundon Court FC

    Source: City of Coventry

    Coventry City Council has partnered with Coundon Court Football Club to secure its future at Coundon Hall Park, establishing the site as the long-term home of the local club.

    After being accepted onto the Football Foundation’s Home Advantage Programme, the club is set to take on a 25-year lease of the pitches at Coundon Hall Park.

    The Football Foundation’s Home Advantage Programme is supported by the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation. It aims to support grassroots clubs and organisations across the country to take on long-term leases or licences of the sites they play at.

    The club will also have the opportunity to apply for up to £250,000 in grant funding from the Foundation to improve the facilities at Coundon Hall Park. This could include security fencing, storage units, grounds maintenance machinery and catering cabins.

    Councillor Kamran Caan, Cabinet Member for Public Health and Sport, said: “It’s been fantastic to work with Coundon Court Football Club to secure their future at Coundon Hall Park.

    “Supporting local sports clubs which give members of our community the opportunity to get out, get active and take part in something they enjoy is really important.

    “This support from the Football Foundation and the Home Advantage Programme will make a real impact and firmly cement the club’s future. In addition, it will show how this could be a model across the city of best practice.”

    Coundon Court FC is a 3-star England Football-accredited club with over 30 teams, and disability and community programmes. Named ‘Club of the Year’ by Birmingham County FA, it’s proudly rooted in the local community.

    Barry Morris, Club Secretary at Coundon Court Football Club, added: “We see this as a huge opportunity for our club to have a home of its own, enabling us to offer more football provision within the local community.

    “After collecting the ‘Club of the Year’ accolade from Birmingham FA for the second time in 4 years, we already have a fantastic foundation to work from and will continue to progress.

    “Thanks to Coventry City Council and the Football Foundation for their support and confidence in working with our club on this exciting and innovative project.”

    The planned Coundon Cycleway has also been designed to accommodate the improvements at the park.

    Councillor Patricia Hetherton, Cabinet Member for City Services, said: “We have planned the route of the Cycleway to allow for a full range of activities in the park – this includes allowing room for the exciting new multi-use games area and future football pitches – spaces where local young people can come together, be active, and have fun.

    “The Coundon Cycleway scheme, funded by Active Travel England, will create a new cycleway through the park by utilising existing paths and well-trodden pedestrian routes. The project will also enhance the area with new lighting, benches, and tree planting. Additional improvements include the installation of extra bins and CCTV in both car parks, ensuring a safer and more enjoyable environment for all visitors.”

    Robert Sullivan, CEO of the Football Foundation, said: “The Football Foundation is working closely with our partners – the Premier League, The FA and Government – to unlock the power of pitches for more grassroots clubs and enable them to take pride in the place they call home.

    “We know that local authorities often lack the resources to maintain their grass pitches to a high standard, and yet the process of transferring management is often seen as complicated, expensive and therefore unattractive.

    “Through our Home Advantage Programme, the Foundation plans to provide the support and funding needed to transfer over 1,750 grass football pitches like the ones at Coundon Hall Park from local authorities to grassroots clubs and organisations across the country.

    “As well as a higher chance of success on the pitch, home grounds provide a space for people to come together through sport and help strengthen communities based on a shared sense of belonging.”

    To find out more about the programme visit the Football Foundation’s website.

    Image caption: Ant Hasker – Facilities and Investment Lead, Birmingham County FA, Eddie Gormley – Coundon Court FC Club Chairman, Peter Howarth – Coundon Court FC Volunteer, Barry Morris – Coundon Court FC Secretary, Lee Garratt – Coundon Court FC Club Manager Coordinator, Councillor Patricia Hetherton – Cabinet Member for City Services and Tim Wetherhill – Coventry City Council Parks Manager

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Coventry Music and Go CV strike a chord with new partnership

    Source: City of Coventry

    Following the success of the city’s first-ever Coventry Schools’ Arts Week, Coventry City Council is proud to announce an exciting new partnership between Coventry Music and Go CV.

    This initiative, launching in September 2025, will open up more opportunities for young people and families across Coventry to engage with music, helping to break down financial barriers to participation.

    As part of this new collaboration:

    • Go CV+ members will receive a 25% discount on direct billed music lessons with Coventry Music.
    • All Go CV card holders – regardless of card type – will enjoy free access to nearly all Coventry Music Groups.

    This partnership represents a significant step towards making music education and community engagement more accessible and inclusive for all.

    Councillor Dr Kindy Sandhu, Cabinet Member for Education and Skills at Coventry City Council said: “Music has the power to inspire, unite, and transform lives. This new partnership between Coventry Music and Go CV will ensure that more children and young people can access high-quality music opportunities, regardless of their background. It’s another step towards a fairer, more creative Coventry.”

    The announcement follows a hugely successful Coventry Schools’ Arts Week, which saw schools across the city come together in a vibrant celebration of creativity. The new partnership builds on this momentum, strengthening the Council’s commitment to cultural growth and lifelong learning.

    Councillor Kamran Caan, Cabinet Member for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing said: “It’s fantastic to see another exciting expansion of the Go CV scheme. Go CV continues to make a real difference for people across our city — helping families save money, access fantastic opportunities, and enjoy all that Coventry has to offer. It’s a great example of how we can support local communities and promote health, wellbeing and inclusion.”

    Go CV, which is used by over 125,000 residents in the city, gives access to discounts and offers when visiting local attractions. Through the Go CV mobile app, savings can be made when shopping at local businesses too.

    Residents living in Coventry can join Go CV for free via the Go CV website. Businesses interested in partnering with Go CV and creating an offer for Coventry residents can register for free via the business portal.

    More about Coventry Music

    To keep up to date with the latest news, sign up for the Your Coventry email newsletter or follow the Council on Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Rosmolodezh.Grants: Polytechnic University received over 15 million rubles for the development of student communities and mentoring

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    Polytechnic University was among 89 winners of the large-scale Rosmolodezh. Grants competition among universities. This time, the traditional competition was transformed with a focus on supporting youth policy development programs at the university. The grant is designed for two years and is aimed at systemic work and comprehensive development of leaders of student initiatives and communities.

    This year, 293 educational institutions submitted 2803 project solutions, and SPbPU was among the best. The decision to support the initiatives of the Polytechnic University confirms the high level of implementation of the youth policy strategy at the university and the involvement of student community leaders in the development of the institution.

    The Community Trajectory project includes eight solutions (six in the first year of implementation, two in the second) with a total coverage of more than 7,000 students, integrated into the life cycle of work with youth as part of the implementation of the target model of youth policy at SPbPU until 2030.

    Let’s talk about the projects in more detail.

    The historical program “Light Up Knowledge” involves the creation of a corporate-level monitoring system for students during the adaptation process at SPbPU.

    In order to implement the project for the leaders of student communities “Activation”, a vector of development of associations in SPbPU will be formed within the framework of the implementation of the youth policy strategy. It is planned to develop a unified system of support and mentoring, which will help transform the directions of development of communities at the university.

    The student media space “Medialab” will be created to support systemically important communities in the media environment. The goal is to popularize the development trajectories of leaders and the implementation of youth policy at the Polytechnic within the framework of national goals.

    The new model of student self-government “Academic Leader” will be aimed at interaction with the academic group. Its main task is to promote the development of the student self-government system at SPbPU, as well as to identify and train leaders among students for various associations. The emphasis will be on the implementation of the goals and objectives of youth policy and the transmission of values.

    During the implementation of the mentoring program of the Public Institute “Adapters”, a basis will be created for the formation of future mentors, members of the Association of St. Petersburg Polytechnic University Graduates.

    The AI in PolyCapital system is designed to model the trajectories of student community leaders. It is a single digital ecosystem that allows for effective tracking of talented representatives by modeling their career trajectories through youth policy implementation programs at SPbPU and in the country.

    The ProActive media project is aimed at developing an information support system that will help form a new image of a polytechnic leader within the framework of a new model of interaction between communities and the university. The key feature is the active involvement of prominent representatives of various associations.

    In the process of implementing the project for leaders of student communities “Activation of the Community Model”, it is planned to develop and test a new model of interaction with the Polytechnic associations. A key role will be played by graduate mentors who will become part of the system of support for the development trajectories of communities. The designed model will become a methodological basis for scaling practices and exchanging experience between universities of St. Petersburg and the country.

    All project decisions will be implemented through five modules aimed at involving students who are part of university student communities in the youth policy implementation program. The main focus will be on achieving national goals and indicators.

    The project is integrated into the general system of implementing the regional state youth policy, as well as the Working Program for the Education of Students and the Implementation of the SPbPU Youth Policy for 2025–2030. It meets the key areas of youth policy that are developing in our country. The project is a good example of the implementation of the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of 07.05.2024 No. 309 “On the National Development Goals of the Russian Federation for the Period up to 2030 and for the Perspective Up to 2036”, as well as the initiatives “Russia — the Country of Opportunities”, “Universities for the Generation of Leaders” of the National Project “Youth and Children”.

    The result will be the development of a new model of a university student community (a system-forming community) with elements of mentoring. It will be focused on the partnership of universities in solving problems in the field of youth policy. The model will become the foundation for the formation of communities of graduate mentors in the university environment.

    Methodological and expert support will be provided by partners – the Mashuk knowledge center, ANO Russia – Country of Opportunities, the Committee on Youth Policy and Interaction with Public Organizations of St. Petersburg, the Standing Commission on Youth Policy, Public Associations and Digitalization, Youth Spaces PROSTO, as well as employees of St. Petersburg universities.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Photo exhibition about charity and good deeds opened in the N.E. Bauman Garden

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    A free photo exhibition has opened in the N.E. Bauman Garden “A place for good deeds”It reminds us that charity is simple and that anyone can make it a habit if they want to.

    “In order to support someone, you don’t need to wait for a special occasion, because the best time to help is right now. This idea is the basis of our exhibition, reminding that good deeds are within the power of every person. They do not require large investments, only a little desire to make the world a little better,” said

    Ekaterina Dragunova, Chairman of the Committee for Public Relations and Youth Policy of Moscow.

    The exhibition is open until the end of July. It introduces Muscovites to simple ways to help. Among them, for example, are animal adoption exhibitions, which are regularly held in the capital. Dozens of dogs and cats from shelters find new loving families and go home.

    Whiskers, tails and paws: VDNKh to host 10th summer adoption exhibition for animals from city shelters

    Another example is charity festivals, where you can learn more about city non-profit associations, meet their representatives in person, and buy goods made by the wards of non-profit organizations (NPOs). The next charity festival “City of the Caring” will be held on July 5 and 6 in the N.E. Bauman Garden. Guests can enjoy free master classes, meetings with celebrities, film and cartoon screenings, recreation areas, and meaningful entertainment. You can find out more atevent website.

    The exhibition also tells about charity service on mos.ru. It already features 101 non-profit organizations. They help children, adults and the elderly, large families, combat veterans, as well as homeless animals, environmental, educational and scientific programs. You can support any organization or an entire category in a few clicks.

    Sergei Sobyanin: More than 30 thousand NGOs are registered in Moscow

    In addition, the exhibition will inform about the day of charity subscription, suggest where to find free excursions about the history of Moscow andMoscow patrons of the arts, will tell you what questions the “Atlas of the Philanthropist” podcast answers.

    Here you can also get acquainted with the special project “ABCs of NPO” and sign up your child for a free visit to the children’s eco-center in the KidZania Profession Park. The exhibition will inspire participation in mass sports events that are regularly held in Moscow and where you can get acquainted with the capital’s charity system, and, if desired, combine healthy habits with good deeds.

    You can find out more about how charity is organized in the capital on the project’s website and social networks “City of the caring”. It was presented in 2022 with the support of the Moscow Committee for Public Relations and Youth Policy.

    Project “Summer in Moscow”— the main event of the season. It brings together the most vibrant events of the capital. Every day, charity, cultural and sports events are held in all districts of the city, most of which are free. The Summer in Moscow project is being held for the second time, and the new season will be more eventful: new, original and colorful festivals and events will be added to the traditional ones.

    Quickly find out the main news of the capital inofficial telegram channel the city of Moscow.

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