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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Support for islands facing abandonment, overtourism and migratory pressure – E-002060/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002060/2025/rev.1
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Galato Alexandraki (ECR)

    Island regions face major challenges such as abandonment, overtourism and migratory pressure. Some islands receive tourists at a rate of around 150 per inhabitant, while – at the same time – islands in the Eastern Aegean continue to face significant migration flows, placing a strain on local communities. Other islands (which are essentially EU borders) are confronted with depopulation due to a lack of infrastructure and the resulting deterioration in living standards.

    The EU recognises the specificities of island regions in Article 174 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, which provides for particular attention for regions with permanent natural or demographic handicaps, such as islands. However, the implementation of specific support policies and measures remains limited.

    Can the Commission therefore answer the following:

    Does it intend to adopt a special tax regime for the smaller Aegean islands in order to strengthen their economic viability?

    Submitted: 22.5.2025

    Last updated: 19 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: How innovation is improving construction

    Source: European Investment Bank

    Wood is one solution for lowering the carbon footprint of construction. But most buildings today are built using cement, the “glue” in concrete. And cement production has long been one of the most carbon-intensive industrial processes, accounting for about 8% of global carbon emissions.

    Heidelberg Materials, a German multinational building material manufacturer, is tackling this challenge by innovating, digitalising and improving its processes.

    The company says its goal is to achieve net zero by 2050. “We’re taking the entire value chain into account,” says Wolfgang Dienemann, vice president of global research and development and innovation. “From raw materials to reuse, including optimising the product mix, making process improvements and advancing circularity across our operations.”

    The European Investment Bank is supporting the company’s research, development and innovation programme with a €100 million loan signed in December 2023.

    Over a third of Heidelberg Material’s revenue is already generated through their carbon-reduced and circular products, and the company aims to increase this to 50% by 2030.

    Digital initiatives are another key part of the company’s strategy. “We’re leveraging artificial intelligence to continuously improve the efficiency, safety and sustainability of our production processes,” says Dienemann. The company is using tools developed in-house to forecast energy prices and plan for the best time for cement production.

    However, a considerable proportion of carbon emissions generated in the process of cement manufacturing is unavoidable and cannot be tackled using established techniques, Dienemann adds. Carbon capture, use and storage is therefore another key lever to achieving net-zero carbon emissions in construction.

    “It’s all linked with a future move to carbon capture, when it becomes available and affordable,” says Eoin Keane, a senior engineer at the European Investment Bank. “But it’s also about reducing the need to generate CO2 in the first place.”

    Dienemann agrees. “One key indicator to track our progress is the reduction of specific net carbon emissions,” he says. “We succeeded in reducing our specific net carbon emissions by a further 1.3% to 527 kg per tonne of cementitious material in 2024 and aim to lower them to 400 kg per tonne by 2030.”

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Serious negligence in the protection of minors in France – E-002372/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002372/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Catherine Griset (PfE), Aleksandar Nikolic (PfE), Virginie Joron (PfE), Valérie Deloge (PfE), Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain (PfE), Mathilde Androuët (PfE), Julie Rechagneux (PfE), Jean-Paul Garraud (PfE)

    As reported in the press[1], the state of affairs in France’s juvenile detention centres in France is scandalous: girls are exposed to prostitution, boys to drug trafficking, and now Islamist networks, particularly those run by the Muslim Brotherhood, are infiltrating them:

    Despite repeated warnings, this criminal neglect of children and teenagers, who are among the most vulnerable members of society, has been completely ignored by successive French governments.

    Worse still, through their irresponsible migration policy, these governments have aggravated the security situation in juvenile detention centres, even going so far as to place children of Jihadists returning from Syria in these centres.

    Furthermore, the French authorities do not monitor the training of professionals in secularism, which allows religious rules to be imposed in the canteens of these establishments.

    • 1.Is the Commission aware of similar cases of negligence in the protection of minors in other Member States?
    • 2.Are any European agencies, such as Europol or Eurojust, monitoring Islamist or criminal tendencies in homes for minors in Europe?

    Submitted: 12.6.2025

    • [1] https://www.lefigaro.fr/vox/politique/les-islamistes-ont-infiltre-les-foyers-pour-mineurs-et-les-associations-de-protection-de-l-enfance-20250601
    Last updated: 19 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Preliminary investigative steps against Amazon – outcome of investigation – E-002339/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002339/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Liesbet Sommen (PPE), Pascal Arimont (PPE)

    The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is leading to an increasing number of creative works being generated wholly or partly by AI. These creations are often published without it being disclosed that they were created using AI. This lack of transparency is misleading for consumers and undermines the work of human creators.

    In this context, ensuring a level playing field on digital platforms is crucial. On 25 March 2024, the Commission announced a preliminary investigation under the Digital Markets Act[1] into potential self-preferencing by Amazon on its marketplace.

    • 1.Can the Commission provide an update on the status of the preliminary investigation?
    • 2.Are any interim findings available, or is there a projected date by which more information will be made public?

    Submitted: 11.6.2025

    • [1] Regulation (EU) 2022/1925 of 14 September 2022 on contestable and fair markets in the digital sector (OJ L 265, 12.10.2022, p. 1., ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2022/1925/oj).
    Last updated: 19 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Taranto: disparities in accessing information pertaining to, and lack of public participation in, the IEP procedure for the Acciaierie d’Italia steel plant – E-002345/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002345/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Valentina Palmisano (The Left)

    Local environmental associations are complaining about the serious disparities in how the stakeholders involved in the approval process for the Acciaierie d’Italia steelworks’ integrated environmental permit (IEP) are being treated. These groups claim that they were not officially sent the final investigation opinion for the IEP (which contains 477 technical specifications), even though they are formally part of the approval procedure and had, in this capacity, previously submitted specific comments.

    The final investigation opinion was, however, sent to the plant’s operator, who was in a position to study it and propose changes, therefore exerting a clear influence on the drafting of the final opinion. The environmental associations claim that they have received neither the first nor the second PIC, nor plant management’s proposals, thus preventing them from putting forward any arguments and playing an effective role in the approval process.

    In the light of Directive 2010/75/EU on industrial emissions and the Aarhus Convention, both of which guarantee the right to public participation and transparency in environmental proceedings:

    • 1.Is the Commission aware of the state of affairs described above?
    • 2.Does it think that the Taranto steelworks’ EIP approval procedure has been carried in accordance with EU law?
    • 3.Will the Commission check whether Italy is complying with its obligations under Directive 2010/75/EU and the Aarhus Convention?

    Submitted: 11.6.2025

    Last updated: 19 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Illegal detention of political activists in Serbia – E-002337/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002337/2025
    to the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
    Rule 144
    Jonas Sjöstedt (The Left)

    On 14 March, 2025, the Serbian authorities arrested six activists, including five members of the Free Citizens Movement (PSG) and a student activist. They were detained on politically motivated charges based on questionable evidence, including an illegally obtained audio recording and state-controlled media footage. Three have been released under house arrest, while the others remain in pre-trial detention. These arrests represent political repression, violating national laws and international human rights standards, including the European Convention on Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to which Serbia is a signatory.

    • 1.What actions is the Commission taking to support the immediate release of the unlawfully detained individuals in Serbia, and what further actions are being considered?
    • 2.What concrete actions is the Commission taking in response to the actions of the Serbian Government, especially given that Serbia is a candidate country to the EU?
    • 3.Do the actions by the Serbian Government constitute a breach of the stabilisation and association agreement between Serbia and the EU, in particular with regard to Article 2 of the General Principles, and if so, what actions does the Commission envisage in relation to the agreement?

    Submitted: 11.6.2025

    Last updated: 19 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Respect for national sovereignty in arms export control – E-002359/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002359/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Mathilde Androuët (PfE)

    The Commission wants to relax national rules governing the movement of defence equipment between Member States, in order to reduce the administrative burden and speed up production of weapons in the EU[1]. Germany, Italy and Spain in particular share France’s concerns about this attempt to deregulate.

    A majority in the Council of the EU seems to be in favour, arguing that ‘EU arms deliveries to Ukraine were one of the factors to drive this review’, but reaffirmed ‘the EU’s commitment (…) to preventing diversion’[2], which poses a serious risk to the protection of critical technologies developed by our industrial firms.

    Seeking to accelerate arms production by removing national safeguards amounts to sacrificing the sovereignty of the peoples of Europe, as decisions on arms exports traditionally fall within the sovereign powers of our nations. Those decisions directly involve their diplomatic responsibility, their strategic security and their industrial autonomy.

    • 1.How will the Commission prevent this relaxation from facilitating unwanted transfers of sensitive know-how?
    • 2.Can it confirm that the Member States will retain control of their arms export policy, without any pressure or binding mechanism, in line with their freedom to make political assessments?

    Submitted: 11.6.2025

    • [1] “France says ‘non’ to loosening rules for arms exports in Europe”, 28 April 2025, Aurélie Pugnet, https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence/news/france-launches-battle-against-looser-intra-eu-defence-export-controls/
    • [2] ‘Arms export control: Council reviews EU framework strengthening the control and accountability of international arms trade’, 14 April 2025, Council of the European Union press release, https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2025/04/14/arms-export-control-council-reviews-eu-framework-strengthening-the-control-and-accountability-of-international-arms-trade/?
    Last updated: 19 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Impact of generative AI on European dubbing industry – E-002333/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002333/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Nadine Morano (PPE)

    Owing to rapid development of generative vocal artificial intelligence (AI), human voices can now be artificially reproduced in a realistic way. This technology is increasingly being used by streaming platforms and production studios to automate the dubbing of audiovisual content. Several professional trade unions in the Member States have voiced their concerns over the risks these practices pose to employment, intellectual property rights and linguistic and cultural diversity in Europe.

    • 1.Has the Commission looked into the impact of generative AI on the cultural professions, in particular in the dubbing sector?
    • 2.What will it do to ensure that dubbing actors’ rights are protected, in particular when it comes to intellectual property and consent for the use of their voice?
    • 3.With a view to safeguarding the dubbing profession and cultural and linguistic diversity in Europe, will it restrict the use of automated AI dubbing for certain productions through specific regulation of these uses under the AI Act and the Directive on Copyright and Related Rights in the Digital Single Market?

    Submitted: 11.6.2025

    Last updated: 19 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Improving workplace health and safety to prevent deaths from sudden cardiac arrest – E-002329/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002329/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Michalis Hadjipantela (PPE)

    The EU’s Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Directive (89/654/EEC), establishing minimum safety requirements for workplaces, has remained unchanged since 1989. However, the work environment and its risks have continued to change since then, with heart disease fatalities related to long working hours seeing a rise of 41 %. It is thus crucial to mitigate the risks associated with health emergencies, such as sudden cardiac arrests.

    EU legislation can be updated to address this risk by improving access to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training and automated external defibrillators (AEDs). By improving workers’ abilities to respond to medical emergencies, the EU can promote a culture of preparedness within the workplace and beyond.

    In this context:

    • 1.Does the Commission intend to revise the OSH Directive to include mandatory CPR training and the availability of AEDs in workplaces, ensuring a harmonised approach to emergency preparedness across the Member States?
    • 2.How does the Commission intend to integrate the Council conclusions on the improvement of cardiovascular health in the EU into occupational health and safety legislation, given the Council’s focus on making AEDs publicly available and ensuring that individuals are properly trained to use them?
    • 3.Can the Commission fund the purchase of AEDs to be used in public schools, workplaces and similar high-capacity environments?

    Submitted: 11.6.2025

    Last updated: 19 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Funding to support churches affected by the 2020 Samos earthquake – E-002342/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002342/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Georgios Aftias (PPE)

    The earthquake measuring over 7 on the Richter scale on the island of Samos in Greece, which occurred on 30 October 2020, has caused enormous damage throughout the island. The churches on the island were particularly affected. In total, 98 churches have been almost destroyed and several others have suffered serious damage. 5 years have passed and the churches have not been restored. Believers worship in halls that have been set up for this purpose, as well as in small chapels. It should be noted that the restoration studies are ready, according to the Holy Metropolis of Samos.

    Given the above:

    • 1.Is there any possibility of funding for the restoration of the churches?
    • 2.Can the Commission assist in solving the problem through expertise?

    Submitted: 11.6.2025

    Last updated: 19 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: 100 days since Ukraine offered a full, unconditional ceasefire, Russia continues to choose war: UK statement to the OSCE

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Speech

    100 days since Ukraine offered a full, unconditional ceasefire, Russia continues to choose war: UK statement to the OSCE

    Acting Ambassador, Deirdre Brown condemns Russia’s continued refusal to accept the full, unconditional ceasefire proposed by Ukraine 100 days ago. Innocent civilians continue to suffer from Russia’s choice to pursue a path of war.

    Thank you, Madam Chair. I would like to add our thanks to you and other Troika members for your recent statement.

    We currently find ourselves in a security situation that is more precarious, more unpredictable and more serious than any that we have experienced for decades.  We will be judged by future generations on the steps that we take to defuse tensions and restore stability to our continent and beyond.

    At the heart of the global challenges we face is Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine and its assault on the UN Charter and Helsinki Final Act.  The United Kingdom will continue to stand resolutely with Ukraine as it seeks a just and lasting peace.

    We remain convinced that an immediate and sustained ceasefire is the quickest route to stopping the killing and creating the space for negotiations on a framework for a lasting peace. As we have already heard, today marks 100 days since Ukraine offered a full, unconditional ceasefire on 11 March.  During this time, not only has Russia rejected Ukraine’s offer, it has killed over 550 civilians and injured around 3000 more.  It has launched its biggest aerial attacks of the war so far. And it has not just sustained its attacks, but increased them.

    The brutal attack on residential buildings in Kyiv earlier this week, which killed 28 civilians and left a further 134 wounded, are the actions of an aggressor who thinks that the world is not watching.  They are wrong.

    The Kremlin does this while trying to convince the international community that it is serious about peace.  All of us in this room know from bitter experience how much weight we should attach to Moscow’s words.  You only need to look at the days leading up to the invasion when we heard in this room that speculation of an invasion was “unsubstantiated conjectures”.  But let us analyse their words, nonetheless.

    On 2 June in Istanbul, Russia presented its memorandum with its conditions for ending its illegal war.  In contrast to Ukraine’s own proposals, which are serious, reasonable and constructive, Russia’s memorandum calls for a complete surrender of Ukraine’s internationally recognised territory and limits on Ukraine’s armed forces.  President Putin knows that Ukraine cannot accept this: he is claiming territory his army has not been able to take in over three years of his illegal war, and trying to weaken Ukraine so he can continue the war in future.  The Kremlin’s maximalist position is clearly inconsistent with international principles enshrined in the UN Charter and Helsinki Final Act – including sovereign equality, the inviolability of frontiers, the territorial integrity of states and the non-intervention in internal affairs.  It is further evidence – in case any were needed – that President Putin is not yet serious about peace.

    Madam Chair, today also marks the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.  There is mounting evidence of conflict-related sexual violence committed by Russian forces against Ukrainian civilians and prisoners of war, including from successive Moscow Mechanism reports.  We will have more to say on this in our Joint Statement under the relevant agenda item later today.

    Finally, Madam Chair, it has been 38 months since Russia detained our three OSCE colleagues, Vadym Golda, Maxim Petrov and Dmytro Shabanov.  The United Kingdom again calls for their immediate release. Thank you.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Strangulation in pornography to be made illegal

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 3

    Press release

    Strangulation in pornography to be made illegal

    The depiction of strangulation in pornography will be banned in a move to protect women from violence, the Government has announced.

    • Pornography depicting any act of strangulation to be made illegal through Crime and Policing Bill
    • Follows acceptance of Independent Porn Review recommendation
    • Protection of women and girls vital to Government’s Plan for Change

    Recognising how dangerous online material is perpetuating the growing epidemic of violence against women and girls, the Government will criminalise pornography that depicts acts of strangulation.

    The announcement, as campaigned for by Jessica Asato and others, follows the Independent Porn Review, conducted by Baroness Gabby Bertin, which found that media sources such as pornography have effectively established strangulation during sex as a ‘sexual norm’, and a belief that strangling a partner during sex is ‘safe’ because it is believed to be non-fatal despite overwhelming evidence that is is believed there is no safe way to strangle a person.

    This is the latest step on the Government’s pledge to halve violence against women and girls, part of the Plan for Change.

    Minister for Victims and tackling Violence Against Women and Girls, Alex Davies-Jones, said:

    Depicting strangulation during sex is not only dangerous, but also degrading, with real life consequences for women. 

    Cracking down on the appalling rise of strangulation pornography will protect women and send a clear signal to men and boys that misogyny will not be tolerated.

    Andrea Simon, Director of the End Violence Against Women Coalition (EVAW) said:

    We welcome the government’s decision to criminalise the depiction of strangulation in pornography, a move that reflects years of campaigning by EVAW and other experts who have long warned about the normalisation of violence against women and girls in online content.

    There is no such thing as safe strangulation; women cannot consent to the long-term harm it can cause, including impaired cognitive functioning and memory. Its widespread portrayal in porn is fuelling dangerous behaviours, particularly among young people.

    This is a vital step towards recognising the role violent pornography plays in shaping attitudes to women and regulating an industry which promotes and profits from violence against women.

    The amendment will be made to the Crime and Policing Bill – central to the Government’s Plan for Change – making streets safer and the justice system stronger for victims.

    Further information

    • The amendment builds on protections already in place within the Obscene Publications Act 1959, and the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 which criminalises the possession of extreme porn, which includes the depiction of life-threatening acts.
    • Further details of the amendment will be set out in due course.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Scottish Government must choose human rights over war profiteers

    Source: Scottish Greens

    19 Jun 2025 External Affairs

    Scottish Greens call for update on Government funding of Israel’s arms dealers

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    The SNP must urgently update parliament on what it is doing to end Scottish Government support for companies arming and supporting Israel, say the Scottish Greens.

    Yesterday in Holyrood, Scottish Greens co-leader and Economy spokesperson Lorna Slater MSP forced a vote to ensure the Scottish Government takes urgent action on Scottish Enterprise’s failing human rights due diligence checks.

    All other parties except the Scottish Greens refused to back Lorna’s call.

    Since 2019, the Scottish Government has reportedly given at least £8 million of Scottish Enterprise grants to companies involved in arms dealing and manufacturing. This includes a number of businesses who have directly supplied weapons and military equipment to Israel during its assault on Gaza, including Leonardo and Raytheon.

    Companies receiving funds through Scottish Enterprise are subject to a human rights due diligence check, but no company has ever failed these checks. Amnesty International has condemned the process as “inadequate”.

    Following a debate forced by the Greens in February this year, the Scottish Government committed to a review of these human rights checks to ensure that Scotland is meeting its international obligations.

    However, the Government has yet failed to update Parliament on the progress of the review.

    Lorna Slater spoke in the Conservatives party debate ‘Recognising the Economic Contribution of Scotland’s Defence Sector’.

    Speaking after the vote, Lorna said:

    “Not a penny of public money should be going to arms companies that are profiting from war crimes and genocide in Gaza. But four months on from the Scottish Government’s promised review of Scottish Enterprise human rights checks, we’ve had no update and seen no changes. Ten-thousand more people have been killed in Gaza while this review has been going on.

    “Yesterday, the Parliament could have forced the Government to report on this critical review and ensure they meet their own public commitments to upholding and promoting human rights internationally. But despite voting for the review in February, the SNP, Labour and the Lib Dems refused to back our call for an urgent update to Parliament.

    “The ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people in Gaza that is being live streamed on social media into our homes, is only possible because of the companies and governments arming the state of Israel to carry out the assaults.

    “Just this week, 51 starving Palestinians were killed while desperately trying to access food through a so-called ‘aid’ distribution point coordinated by the US and Israel. This is only one of several attacks at these sites, where the death toll has now reached into the hundreds, with thousands more severely injured.

    “We may not have the power to stop the UK’s active participation in Israel’s genocide, but we can control where our public money goes – and that should never be put into the pockets of companies who are profiting from some of the most horrific war crimes of our generation.”

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Family summer festival “Dachnoe Tsaritsyno” will be held from July 11 to 20

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    From July 11 to 20, the traditional family summer open-air festival will be held on the territory of the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve “Dachnoe Tsaritsyno”This year it will be dedicated to the theme of home.

    A living room will be opened for visitors, where concerts, plays, theatrical processions and performances will take place. In the kitchen, everyone will be able to take part in master classes, active and board games. Morning musical exercises will be held for children, and a warm-up for adults.

    The attic will house a creative laboratory where you can study genealogy and “embroider” family history, learn to create mosaics or a lampshade using the macrame technique. In the cozy space of the festival, all generations of the family will find something interesting for themselves.

    “Dachnoye Tsaritsyno” is one of the most beloved summer family festivals of Muscovites. Every year it gathers more than 300 thousand visitors. It is not only beautiful and atmospheric, but also a very important event in the cultural life of the capital, since it is aimed at reviving intellectual dacha recreation, educational leisure for the whole family, preserving traditional values, expanding horizons and establishing a dialogue between generations,” said Elizaveta Fokina, General Director of the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve.

    The festival will be held as part of the Summer in Moscow project. Traditionally, the program will include headliners, plays and concerts, projects introducing young viewers to the classics, morning exercises for children and adults, bright in-house and partner photo zones, and much more.

    The participants include Gleb Andrianov with his concerto Corpo/corda/arco for cello, acoustic piano and two vibraphones, Svetlana Zhavoronkova and Secret Atelier, playing in several genres at once – from the funk of the 1970s and disco to the 2000s. Also performing will be the singer Ulyana Mamushkina, the musical group Rubezh vekov, Nastya Abrutskaya and the group JUST4YOU, the group SKAZKI, the creative association Grand Byuro, the Zelenograd Saxophone Ensemble, the guitar duet Modern Guitar Duo: Novikova – Smirnov and the Play.for.soul project, which helps young listeners fall in love with classical music.

    Every day, the festival stage will host performances by the best children’s theaters: “KUK Lab”, “Magic Hat”, “SNARK”, “2 ku”, “Rowan Theater” with Daria Vinogradova, “Mamin Theater”, the “Playing a Book” project and “Monica and the Blackbird”.

    The host of the evening program of the festival “Dachnoye Tsaritsyno” will be actor and director Konstantin Kozhevnikov, founder of the Moscow Storytelling Theater. Guests will be treated to surprises from the organizers. Among them are a performance by musicians from Columbia, “House of Memories” and a photo exhibition “Dachnye Stories” from the photo book printing service “Periodika”, a creative veranda from the online service of electronic and audio books “LitRes”, the “Intersections” project with excursions and classes with artists and more than 100 free master classes.

    Museum-Reserve “Tsaritsyno”— a historic palace complex of the 18th century, built in the neo-Gothic style by architects Vasily Bazhenov and Matvey Kazakov for Empress Catherine II. The museum’s collection includes about 60 thousand items. The palace halls house six permanent exhibitions. About 20 temporary exhibitions, 150 concerts and several major festivals are held annually. About seven million people come to Tsaritsyno annually, it also took seventh place in the rating of Russian museum attendance for 2022 by The Art Newspaper.

    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 this season will be more eventful: new, original and colorful festivals and events will be added to the traditional ones.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: What social issues do digital services and mos.ru services help to solve?

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The services and services of the mos.ru portal help Muscovites solve a large number of social issues related to the registration of benefits, obtaining documents and improving the quality of life on a daily basis. As the capital’s Department of Information Technology, on the portal, city residents can, for example, submit applications for recognition in need of social services or to provide for people with disabilities technical means of rehabilitation. In addition, Muscovites can register remotely in the registry “Social taxi”to order special transport for trips to clinics, hospitals, train stations, airports, leisure centres and other institutions.

    “The city provides residents with a variety of support measures. The mos.ru portal helps to apply for them even faster and easier. Here, each user can not only apply for a particular service or service, but also find out what support measure is available to them. A whole section with detailed instructions has been created for this purpose. In addition, through the portal, you can seek an online consultation with a specialist,” the press service of the capital’s Department of Information Technology said.

    All electronic services and services related to social support for Muscovites are collected in the section of the same name mos.ru service catalog. They are available to registered users of the portal with full or standard account.

    Information on the social support measures provided by the city can be found in the instructions in the section “Help”. Muscovites can also sign up for online consultations with specialists at government service centers andcapital departments. At the same time, users themselves choose the specifics of the services for which they need advice. This may be document processing, assistance to families with children, registration of citizens of the Russian Federation and foreigners, pension issues, social support measures and much more. After registering for the required type of consultation, a link to a video call and instructions for connection will be sent to the user’s personal account on the mos.ru portal and to his email. All that remains is to go online at the right time.

    Apply for benefits and social services

    On the mos.ru portal, city residents can apply for recognition as needing assistance.social services. In the online application, they will need to provide passport details, SNILS, actual address of residence in Moscow, confirm their registration at the place of residence in the capital, as well as the presence of a disability. If this information has already been entered into the user’s personal account mos.ru, then these fields of the application will be filled in automatically.

    The portal also offers electronic services for families with children, including large families, low-income families and parents raising a child with a disability. Thus, Muscovites who are entitled to the relevant benefits can submit an electronic application for monthly compensation via mos.rufood products, compensation in connection with rising cost of living, compensation for the purchase school uniform or apply for regional supplement to pension a child with disabilities.

    In addition, the mos.ru portal allows you to remotely submit an application for security technical means of rehabilitation. Citizens with disabilities or their legal representatives can apply for this service.

    Another one will help you sign up for a consultation or conclusion from the Central Psychological, Medical and Pedagogical Commission electronic service mos.ru. Passing this commission is necessary to confirm the right of a child with disabilities, including a disabled child, to special conditions of education and upbringing in educational organizations.

    Since the end of last year, a service has been launched on mos.ru “Registration in the register “Social taxi””. Registration in this registry allows people with disabilities and passengers with limited mobility to call special transport for travel to medical, social, cultural and entertainment institutions, as well as boarding houses, airports and railway stations. Social taxi services can be used by individuals registered at their place of residence in Moscow who have the right to benefits. These include children with disabilities, adult citizens with first-group disabilities, citizens with second and third-group disabilities with musculoskeletal disorders, and people with second-group visual disabilities. In addition, a social taxi can be called for a person with any disability group if he or she is over 80 years old, as well as for veterans of the Great Patriotic War and large families who received residential premises for free use in low-rise housing stock in the city of Moscow.

    In total, the mos.ru portal already offers more than 450 different electronic services. They allow you to solve almost any everyday task.

    You can learn about how the mos.ru portal turned from a news feed into one of the most popular government sites in Russia from a popular science film “Moscow in Digital”.

    The creation, development and operation of the e-government infrastructure, including the provision of mass socially significant services, as well as other services in electronic form, correspond to the objectives of the national project “Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State” and the regional project of the city of Moscow “Digital Public Administration”.

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: 18 June 2025 Departmental update Jordan’s new drink-driving law will save lives

    Source: World Health Organisation

    Jordan has taken a bold step to make its roads safer with the ratification of a new drink-driving law that meets World Health Organization (WHO) best practice criteria.

    With technical support from WHO, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan introduced legislation that lowers the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers to 0.05 grams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood for the general population, bringing the country closer to global standards that are proven to save lives. 

    Drinking and driving significantly increases the risk and severity of road crashes. In low- and middle-income countries, where 92% of road deaths occur, between 33% and 69% of drivers killed in crashes have consumed alcohol.

    “Jordan’s landmark drink-driving law is a major step forward in efforts to reduce road deaths,” said Dr Iman Shankiti, WHO Representative to Jordan. “This builds on the commendable progress in reducing preventable road fatalities in recent years. Looking forward, WHO is here to help implement the new law and advance road safety however we can.”

    With an estimated 1514 annual road traffic fatalities and a fatality rate of 13.6 deaths per 100 000 population, Jordan is below the global average of 15 deaths per 100 000 population. Yet while road deaths are declining, the country faces challenges around legislation for speed limits, seatbelt use, child restraints, helmet use and impaired driving.

    The adoption of the new law follows extensive engagement with WHO, including through a series of consultations with countries across the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region that focused on developing laws on key road user behaviours.

    The WHO Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023 notes that 166 countries report having drink-driving laws, yet only 53 UN Member States meet all three WHO best practice criteria. This requires countries to have a drink-driving law in place, to set blood alcohol concentration at 0.05 grams or below per decilitre for the general population and at 0.02 grams per decilitre or below for novice drivers. Jordan’s new law meets two of the three criteria.

    With WHO support, efforts will focus on ensuring the law is effectively implemented, properly enforced and clearly communicated to enforcement authorities and the public. The WHO Drink-Driving Manual for Decision Makers notes that laws must be evidence-based, context-relevant and supported by robust enforcement and public awareness to save lives.

    “Jordan’s progress demonstrates what is possible when leadership, evidence and commitment come together. With the new drink-driving law in place, the country is taking meaningful action to protect lives and build a safer future on its roads,” said Dr Iman Shankiti, WHO Representative to Jordan.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: India: Stop unlawful deportations and protect Rohingya refugees – Amnesty International

    Source: Amnesty International

    The Indian government must immediately halt all deportations of Rohingya men, women and children, recognize them as refugees and treat them with the dignity and protection they deserve under international human rights law, Amnesty International said ahead of World Refugee Day.  

    In just the last month, the Indian authorities allegedly deported at least 40 Rohingya refugees, including children and older people, by forcing them off a naval ship and giving them life jackets before abandoning them in international waters near Myanmar. In a separate incident, authorities also forced over 100 Rohingya refugees across the border into Bangladesh.

    “From Zoroastrians and Tibetans to Afghans, Bangladeshis and Sri Lankan Tamils, India has long been a sanctuary for those fleeing persecution. But the Government of India’s recent actions which includes dumping Rohingya refugees at sea and forcefully deporting refugees without following any due procedure, unfortunately betrays this proud tradition. History will remember how the government chose to treat the persecuted when they knocked on our door for safety,” said Aakar Patel, chair of the board of Amnesty International India.

     

    “The Indian government treats us like criminals”

    On 8 May, Indian authorities detained at least 40 Rohingya refugees living in Delhi, many of whom held identification documents issued by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), according to their relatives who spoke with Amnesty International. The refugees were then blindfolded, flown to the far-off Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and transferred onto an Indian naval vessel.

    In the Andaman Sea, the refugees were allegedly given life jackets and forced into the water, leaving them with no choice but to attempt to swim to an island in Myanmar’s territory. Speaking to Amnesty International, a relative of one of the Rohingya refugees said, “Once they reached ashore, they called us using the phone of a fisherman… After that we haven’t heard from them. We are very worried about their safety.” While the refugees are believed to have reached the shore safely, their current location and condition remain unknown.

    A few days later, over 100 Rohingya refugees detained at the Matia Transit Detention Centre in Assam, the largest such facility in India, were transported by bus and then forced across the eastern border into Bangladesh, reportedly without being granted access to any formal legal process or asylum review.

    On 17 May, two Rohingya refugees filed a petition urging India’s Supreme Court to intervene and immediately halt further deportations. However, the Supreme Court dismissed the plea, with the judge questioning the credibility of the “beautifully crafted story” lacking substantive evidence, while criticizing the timing of the petition filed during the recent India-Pakistan conflict.

    Speaking to Amnesty International on the condition of anonymity due to the fear of reprisal, a Rohingya refugee based in India said, “We are living in constant fear of being deported. Even though we hold UNHCR refugee cards, the Indian government treats us like criminals. In the past few months, so many of my relatives and fri

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Five HK universities rank in top 100

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    The Education Bureau today said today that it is encouraged that universities funded by the University Grants Committee (UGC) continue to hold top spots in the latest World University Rankings, which are published by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), an international higher education organisation.

    The bureau highlighted that five UGC-funded universities stayed in the world’s top 100 in the World University Ranking 2026, making Hong Kong the place with the highest concentration of top-ranked universities globally.

    It said the rankings reflect not only the unremitting efforts and continuous pursuit of excellence of Hong Kong’s higher education institutions but also the Government’s long-term commitment to investing in education.

    The University of Hong Kong rose six places to 11th globally in the latest rankings, while the Chinese University of Hong Kong climbed four spots to 32nd, and the Hong Kong University of Science & Technology advanced three positions to 44th.

    The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and City University of Hong Kong also achieved outstanding results, ranking 54th and 63rd respectively.

    The bureau said the Government will do its utmost to provide assistance and convenience to overseas talent interested in studying or conducting research at higher education institutions in Hong Kong, and will strive to further expand the non-local student quota. It added that the Government will continue to promote internationalisation and diversified development in the eight UGC-funded universities.

    Furthermore, it outlined that the Government strives both to attract talent from around the world and nurture local talent through various initiatives such as scholarship programmes, thereby leveraging Hong Kong’s strengths to serve the country’s needs.

    The bureau also stressed that the Government will continue to strengthen global exchanges, including strengthening and broadening research networks and co-operation.  

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Appeal for information on missing man in Tsing Yi

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Appeal for information on missing man in Tsing Yi

    Police today (June 19) appealed to the public for information on a man who went missing in Tsing Yi.

    Cheng Tik-lun, aged 28, went missing after he left his residence in Hong Wah House, Cheung Hong Estate on June 9 afternoon. His family made a report to Police on June 16.

    He is about 1.65 metres tall, around 59 kilograms in weight and of thin build. He has a long face with yellow complexion and short black hair. He was last seen in unknown clothing.

    Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the missing man or may have seen him is urged to contact the Regional Missing Persons Unit of New Territories South on 3661 1173 or 9078 1880 or email to rmpu-nts-2@police.gov.hk, or contact any police station.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre to hold fun day this weekend to celebrate reopening

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre to hold fun day this weekend to celebrate reopening

    The Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present the Fun Day of Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre (SWHCC) from 1pm to 5.30pm on June 21 (Saturday) and 22 (Sunday) to celebrate the reopening of SWHCC after renovation and improvement works. Members of the public are welcome to join. An array of programmes blending Chinese and Western cultures, with youth and community engagement as highlights, will be held at the Fun Day. Programmes include a lion dance performance by the acclaimed dragon and lion dance team of the Buddhist Ho Nam Kam Secondary School, an exhilarating Chinese drum performance by the Hong Kong Drum Ensemble, a street dance and busking performance by the Youth Outreach’s School of Hip Hop, and a performance of various styles of jazz music by young musicians from the group Fountain de Chopin. Young musicians curated by the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups and the Boys’ & Girls’ Clubs Association of Hong Kong will also stage performances of diverse music pieces. Moreover, the ceremony of the Fun Day will be held at the Theatre of SWHCC at 1pm on June 22, with exciting lion dance and majestic Chinese drum performances for public enjoyment. A number of workshops will also be available at the Fun Day, including the “One Day in the Theatre” workshop by the Absolutely Fabulous Theatre Connection (AFTEC), the venue partner of SWHCC, for participants to try being an actor or working backstage in a theatre setting, and 19/06/2025, 11:27 Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre to hold fun day this weekend to celebrate reopening (with photos) https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202506/19/P2025061900251p.htm#:~:text=The Leisure and Cultural Services,after renovation and improvement works. 1/2 to take part in a showcase performance on the same day. Furthermore, the AFTEC will present the “Re-imagine Theatre” exhibition at the foyer of SWHCC from June 21, guiding audiences into the world of theatrical plays as the protagonists’ companions. On June 21, a stage tour will be available for members of the public at the Theatre of SWHCC to introduce participants to the new and advanced stage equipment and facilities after the renovation of SWHCC and to learn about the operations behind the scenes in a stage production. Admission is free. For details, please visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/swhcc/aboutus/funday.html . Ends/Thursday, June 19, 2025 Issued at HKT 12:30 NNNN

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Ambassador of the Italian Republic to ASEAN presents Credentials to the Secretary-General of ASEAN

    Source: ASEAN – Association of SouthEast Asian Nations

    JAKARTA, 19 June 2025 — Ambassador Roberto Colaminè presented his Letter of Credence to the Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat today, assuming his post as the Ambassador of the Italian Republic to ASEAN.
     
    Secretary-General Dr. Kao congratulated Ambassador Colaminè on his assumption of office and reiterated the ASEAN Secretariat’s readiness to work closely with him and the Embassy of the Italian Republic in Jakarta in further strengthening the ASEAN-Italy Development Partnership. In response, Ambassador Colaminè confirmed Italy’s commitment to ASEAN and the wider Indo-Pacific region and referred to the successful completion of key initiatives to promote Italy-ASEAN relations.
     
    Secretary-General Dr. Kao took the opportunity to encourage Ambassador Colaminè to engage with the diplomatic community in Jakarta, especially with the Permanent Missions of the ASEAN Member States to ASEAN. Both sides noted the significance of expanding and exploring cooperation in areas of mutual interest under the ASEAN-Italy Practical Cooperation Areas (2022-2026), such as space technology, agriculture, renewable energy, eco-tourism, and sustainable coastal and maritime development.
     
    Italy accredited its first Ambassador to ASEAN in 2009. Ambassador Colaminè succeeds Ambassador Benedetto Latteri, who completed his tenure in December 2024.
     
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  • Southwest monsoon advances further; heavy rainfall likely in several states: IMD

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday announced that the southwest monsoon has further advanced over most parts of Bihar and some more parts of East Uttar Pradesh.

    As the monsoon gains momentum, very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected at isolated places across Gujarat, north Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Odisha on June 19.

    Jharkhand is also likely to experience intense rainfall on both June 19 and 20. Meanwhile, the northeastern states are forecast to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall consistently over the next seven days.

    In Delhi-NCR, the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy from June 19 to 22, with intermittent rain and thunderstorms.

    The IMD has advised residents, particularly in the affected states, to stay cautious during periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms. The advancing monsoon is expected to bring significant relief from heat, while also contributing to the seasonal rainfall crucial for agriculture.

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New Chair of The Pensions Ombudsman appointed

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    New Chair of The Pensions Ombudsman appointed

    Deborah Evans is today [19 June] confirmed as the new Chair of The Pensions Ombudsman.

    Ms Evans currently serves as a non-executive Director and chair of the compliance Committee at the Property Ombudsman.  She will take over from Anthony Arter who has been interim Chair since January 2024.  She will take up the post on 1 July.

    The Pensions Ombudsman provides a vital service, by independently investigating and resolving complaints concerning occupational and personal pension schemes. It also plays an important role in ensuring savers receive their entitled benefits and helping pension providers understand their obligations.

    Ms Evans’s appointment comes as the Government’s Pension Schemes Bill continues its passage through Parliament.  Measures include strengthening the legal standing of the Pensions Ombudsman so that pension overpayment cases can be resolved and pension overpayments refunded quicker, reducing waiting times for customers.

    Minister for Pensions, Torsten Bell said:

    I am pleased to announce Deborah Evans as the new Chair of The Pensions Ombudsman.

    I look forward to working with her as she brings her leadership and expertise to this vital role, helping to uphold high standards of fairness and accountability across the pensions sector.

    I am confident she will make a positive impact for savers and pensioners across the country.

    Deborah Evans said:

    Pensions are vital in providing adequate income in retirement and have a huge impact on people’s lives.

    The role of the Pensions Ombudsman plays a crucial role in ensuring that complaints are dealt appropriately and independently, keeping the system fair.

    I look forward to leading the board to help the organisation succeed and drive improvements throughout the pensions sector.

    Alongside her role at the Property Ombudsman, Deborah Evans is also Director and Chief Executive of Lawyers in Local Government, and Chair of Governors at Trent College.  She will bring extensive experience in leadership and governance, from both the public and regulatory sectors.

    Additional Information

    • The Chair of The Pensions Ombudsman is appointed by the Secretary of State for the Department for Work and Pensions. The appointment was made following an open competition regulated by The Office for the Commissioner of Public Appointments.
    • As Chair, Deborah Evans will receive £24,000 per year for a minimum time commitment of 36 days annually.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Activation of SWEP due to hot weather

    Source: City of Canterbury

    Our Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been activated today (Thursday 19 June) as temperatures continue to rise.

    This will remain in place over the coming days and will be reviewed regularly.

    SWEP is a humanitarian response to provide support to rough sleepers in periods of severe weather conditions. There is no single definition of severe weather and as such we take a flexible approach when considering its implementation.

    In hot weather such as we have now, our SWEP response involves our rough sleeper team providing refillable water bottles, suncream, hats and safety advice to people on the streets.

    We have outreach teams working every day and will, of course, be speaking to anyone who needs support.

    However, if you are worried about the welfare of any individual, please ask them to contact us on 0808 196 8140 during working hours or our out of hours number 01227 781879.

    You can also report concerns to us directly using Streetlink.

    Published: 19 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Debbie Sutton appointed as Chief Officer – Operations and Maintenance at The Highland Council

    Source: Scotland – Highland Council

    The Highland Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Debbie Sutton as Chief Officer – Operations and Maintenance. This marks the fourth of five key appointments within the Council’s newly restructured senior management team for the Place service cluster, led by Malcolm Macleod, Assistant Chief Executive – Place.

    This appointment is part of the Council’s revised senior management structure, approved on 14 March 2024 as outlined in the 2024/25 budget plan. The new structure streamlines the management hierarchy from three layers to two, aligning Highland Council with other benchmarked local authorities and enhancing operational efficiency.

    Council Convener, Cllr Bill Lobban, said: “I warmly congratulate Debbie on her new role. She brings a wealth of experience and strong leadership that will be a tremendous asset to The Highland Council.”

    Council Leader, Cllr Raymond Bremner, added: “I’m encouraged by the continued progress in implementing our new senior management structure. These appointments are a key step in delivering the efficiencies agreed in our February 2024 budget. The restructure is expected to generate initial savings of £370,000, with long-term savings projected to reach approximately 20% of senior management costs.”

    Debbie Sutton, currently serving as Acting Strategic Lead for Community Operations and Logistics, brings 19 years of experience with The Highland Council. She holds a degree in (Hospitality) Management and brings extensive experience in insourcing, strategic reviews, and strategy development. Her work includes the original development of the Greenspace Strategy for Inverness in 2006, as well as the more recent and nationally recognised Play Park Strategy. Debbie has also led and managed a wide range of operational services, including Grounds Maintenance, Play Areas and Public Conveniences. Debbie will assume her new responsibilities with immediate effect.

    19 Jun 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Another Technopark Receives Investment Priority Project Status — Sergei Sobyanin

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Another technology park has received the status of an investment priority project. It will be built in Zelenograd. This was reported in on your telegram channel Sergei Sobyanin reported.

    “The main residents of the new site will be enterprises of the light industry. It is also planned to locate science-intensive production and technology implementation companies here,” the Mayor of Moscow wrote.

    Source: Sergei Sobyanin’s Telegram channel @mos_sobyanin

    The total area of the technology park will exceed 17 thousand square meters, and about 300 jobs will be created here. The volume of investments in the project will be at least 2.2 billion rubles.

    The status of an investment priority project (IPP) will allow the investor to be exempt from property tax, and the rental rate for land will be reduced to 0.01 percent of the cadastral value.

    Technopark “707” is planned to begin operations in the second quarter of 2027.

    Today, the status of IPP has been assigned to 15 projects, including the reconstruction of the Udarnik cinema, the creation of the ZIL, Kalibr, Alkon Sever, Newton Plaza and NTV technology parks.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Schools, hospitals, sports complexes: Moscow has built over 1,140 social facilities since 2011

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Since 2011, over 1,100 social facilities have been built in Moscow: schools, kindergartens, medical institutions, sports and cultural complexes. They were built both using funds from the capital’s Targeted Investment Program and with the participation of private investors. This was announced at the XXVIII St. Petersburg International Economic Forum by Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction Vladimir Efimov.

    “Moscow pays great attention to the creation of social infrastructure. The facilities are built at the expense of the city budget and investors. Thus, since 2011, 1,143 social facilities have been built in Moscow: 661 school and kindergarten buildings, about 175 healthcare facilities, 225 sports facilities and 82 cultural facilities. In particular, the construction of such important institutions for the capital as the flagship center of the V.M. Buyanov City Clinical Hospital, the ice palace in the Mnevnikovskaya floodplain have been completed, and the first kindergarten built using modular technology has been opened in Izmailovo,” Vladimir Efimov noted.

    Work on creating social infrastructure continues. Last year alone, 49 schools and kindergartens, 17 sports facilities and nine cultural facilities were built through the joint efforts of the city and investors.

    “In the first five months of this year, developers have already built more than 10 socially significant facilities. For example, in the Pokrovskoe-Streshnevo district, an investor built a school for 825 students with an area of more than 12 thousand square meters. In the east of Moscow, a developer built a multidisciplinary medical center in the Kosino-Ukhtomsky district, and in the South Administrative District, in the Biryulevo Vostochnoye district, a sports and recreation complex with an area of over seven thousand square meters was built using extra-budgetary sources,” said the Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital’s Department of Urban Development Policy

    Vladislav Ovchinsky.

    Since 2011, the capital has also built such significant facilities as the flagship centers of the N.V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute of Emergency Care, the V.V. Veresaev City Clinical Hospital, No. 15 named after O.M. Filatov and named after S.P. Botkin, the International Sambo Center, the boxing center on the territory of the Luzhniki Olympic Complex, the Sports Palace in Nekrasovka, and the educational complex of the N.E. Bauman Moscow State Technical University.

    The construction of social facilities in Moscow corresponds to the goals and initiatives of the national project “Infrastructure for life”.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: CHP updates antimicrobial guidelines and urges doctors to prescribe antimicrobials appropriately

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

    The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (June 19) launched a new edition of antimicrobial guidelines entitled the Interhospital Multi-disciplinary Programme on Antimicrobial ChemoTherapy (IMPACT) Guidelines. These guidelines serve as a reference for doctors when prescribing antimicrobial drugs for inpatients, aiming to prevent overuse which may aggravate antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
     
    “In view of the evolving AMR situations, the CHP in collaboration with experts updated IMPACT based on local AMR data and the latest international and local literature for reference of doctors so that antimicrobials can be prescribed in a more accurate manner. The CHP organised a forum today to introduce the major updates of the guidelines, including the empirical therapy of common infections, antimicrobials for known pathogens and recommendations for surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis to over 150 participating healthcare professionals from the public and private sectors. Recommended dosing and adverse reactions for certain antimicrobials are also set out in the updated guidelines,” said the Consultant (Antimicrobial Resistance) of the Infection Control Branch of the CHP, Dr Edmond Ma.
     
    In addition to the forum for the medical field, the CHP also issued a Letter to Doctors today, urging them to refer to the new guidelines and prescribe the appropriate antimicrobials to patients in need. This will help curb the spread of drug resistance and safeguard the effectiveness of existing treatments.
     
    Dr Ma added, “AMR occurs when microorganisms (such as bacteria and viruses) evolve and become resistant to previously effective medications. When patients are infected with drug-resistant bacteria, their illness may be prolonged, and their risk of death may even increase. The misuse and overuse of antibiotics are the major drivers of drug-resistant bacteria. Since the first edition of the IMPACT Guidelines was launched in 1999, it has become an important reference for healthcare professionals, helping to minimise unnecessary or inappropriate prescribing of antimicrobials. At the same time, it has become a key foundation for launching the Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme in public hospitals and will facilitate the enhancement of relevant measures in private hospitals in the future. According to the latest surveillance data, the proportion of antimicrobials in the Watch category (i.e. antimicrobials considered by the World Health Organization to be at a higher risk of developing drug resistance) in the total supply of antimicrobials in Hong Kong decreased from 40.3 per cent in 2016 to 34.6 per cent in 2024, indicating that doctors are prescribing relatively fewer broad spectrum antibiotics to help combat AMR.”
     
    The Government has been placing great importance on addressing the necessity of combating AMR. In 2022, the Government published the second Hong Kong Strategy and Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (Action Plan), outlining strategies to tackle the threat of AMR from 2023 to 2027. The measures include reviewing and updating IMPACT, and reminding doctors to prescribe antimicrobials to patients in accordance with guidelines and scientific evidence.
     
    The IMPACT set of guidelines, now in its 6th edition, are a collaborative effort among the CHP, the Hospital Authority, the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong, the Faculty of Medicine of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Medical Association and the Hong Kong Private Hospitals Association. The CHP would like to express its sincere gratitude to the Editors, Dr Ho Pak-leung, Dr Wu Tak-chiu, and the other members of the Editorial Board.
     
    The CHP also urged members of the public to work with healthcare professionals to eliminate AMR by observing the following:
     

    • Consult a doctor when having a cold, flu or COVID-19. Do not buy antibiotics without a prescription at community pharmacies;
    • Do not demand antibiotics from doctors. Only take antibiotics when advised by doctors and complete the whole course of treatment even if symptoms have improved;
    • Follow health advice stated on the prescription bag and adopt appropriate infection control measures such as maintaining hand hygiene, wearing a surgical mask when having respiratory symptoms, and disinfecting and covering all wounds properly to prevent person-to-person spread of resistant bacteria when taking antibiotics;
    • Receive seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccines as effective means to prevent secondary bacterial infection, hence reducing the use of antibiotics and occurrence of AMR;
    • Be aware of the risk of acquiring resistant bacteria from ready-to-eat (RTE) food. People taking antibiotics or antacids, and high-risk populations (such as pregnant women, infants and young children, the elderly and people with weakened immunity) are of higher risk and should avoid eating raw or undercooked RTE foods; and
    • Observe good hygienic practices in the kitchen when handling food to minimise the risk of cross-contamination by resistant bacteria.

    For details of the IMPACT Guidelines, please visit the IMPACT webpage (impact.chp.gov.hk/). For more information about AMR, please visit the CHP website.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Government welcomes appointment of new Chief Executive of Consumer Council

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Government welcomes appointment of new Chief Executive of Consumer Council 
         The Consumer Council has completed the open recruitment and selection process for the post of Chief Executive and has just announced the appointment arrangements.
     
         Mr Yau said, “With her extensive management experience in public organisations, Ms Shum is well placed to lead the Consumer Council. She is currently the Deputy Executive Director of the Vocational Training Council, responsible for the strategic development work on the Mainland and overseas, and the promotion of collaboration among various stakeholders. I hope that the Consumer Council, under Ms Shum’s leadership, will continue to join hands with various sectors to further enhance the protection of consumer rights and interests.”
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  • MIL-OSI Security: Teenagers recruited as hitmen: Denmark and Sweden strike back at violence-as-a-service

    Source: Europol

    The arrests follow multiple investigations into attempted murders ordered via encrypted platforms, including a recent attack on 7 May 2025 in Kokkedal. A total of seven individuals aged between 14 and 26 have now been arrested or surrendered to Danish authorities from abroad, notably Sweden and Morocco. Among those arrested are two 18-year-old men apprehended in Western Sweden and suspected…

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