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Category: Business

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Rosneft Contributes to the Preservation of Biodiversity

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    May 22 marks the International Day for Biological Diversity, which helps draw attention to the need to preserve the richness of flora and fauna.

    Preservation of biodiversity is one of Rosneft’s key objectives in the regions where it operates. The company and its subsidiaries also implement numerous grant programs to support scientific and applied projects aimed at studying and protecting rare species of animals and plants.

    Earlier this year, the East Siberian Oil and Gas Company supported a grant project to assess the populations of rare predators in Evenkia. As part of the project, employees of the Tunguska State Nature Reserve will study how the current state of the Evenk taiga affects the populations of bears, wolves, sables, and lynxes of a species that has not previously been seen in the region. Based on the research results, a set of recommendations will be developed for organizing rational nature management in the region. Earlier, with the support of Vostsibneftegaz, the Siberian Federal University published the Red Book of Evenkia. The publication contains brief information about the appearance, habitats, lifestyle, and numbers of 45 rare and small animals in the region.

    Oilmen of RN-Vankor supported projects on the creation of a teaching aid on the key species-bioindicator of Arctic ecosystems – the wild reindeer of Taimyr, the study of the current state of the musk ox population on the peninsula, as well as the study of the state and well-being of the populations of the main commercial fish of the Taimyr reservoirs. Research of commercial fish populations is extremely important, first of all, for the indigenous peoples of the North, for whom fishing is an integral part of their traditional way of life.

    With the support of the Samara group of Rosneft enterprises – Samaraneftegaz, Kuibyshev, Novokuibyshevsk and Syzran Oil Refineries, Novokuibyshevsk Petrochemical Company, Novokuibyshevsk Oil and Additives Plant in the Samarskaya Luka National Park, ornithologists are implementing a project aimed at preserving the white-tailed eagle. This is the largest and rarest bird in the Volga region, the species is listed in the Red Book of Russia and the International Red Book. Monitoring of nesting sites has been organized on the territory of the national park, which has made it possible to identify areas with a special nature conservation regime and take measures to control the tourist flow.

    Tyumenneftegaz supports projects aimed at preserving the ecosystem of Lake Solenoye. For three years, scientists from Tyumen State University conducted comprehensive ecological and biological research. As a result, more than 450 species of animals and plants were discovered, some of which are rare and protected. Oil workers also improved the coastal area, laid eco-trails, and installed containers for household waste.

    With the support of RN-Uvatneftegaz, scientists from the Tobolsk Scientific Station of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences are studying the population of forest reindeer in the Tyumen Region. In 2022-2024, large-scale monitoring was carried out, camera traps were installed, which confirmed the presence of the endangered animal in the region. A set of measures has been developed to preserve the habitat and create conditions for the preservation and subsequent growth of the population.

    Earlier, with the support of the enterprise, the Scientific and Analytical Center for Rational Use of Subsoil named after V.I. Shpilman monitored the condition of 390 large lakes in the region, and scientists from the Tyumen Scientific Center of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences developed an electronic database of rare plants in the Uvatsky District, which included data on more than 50 species. Ornithologists from the Tyumen State University developed measures to increase the population of rare bird species and created an electronic reference book “Birds of the South of the Tyumen Region”.

    Komsomolsk Oil Refinery together with scientists from Zapovednoye Priamurye continue to implement the project “Under a Strong Wing” to preserve the Steller’s Sea Eagle listed in the Red Book. As part of the project, ornithologists installed photo and video recording devices that allow observing bird families in the reserve. In addition, during the summer, scientists will conduct research on river water samples and fish, which are the food source for birds. The information collected will form the basis for developing a set of measures to protect this rare bird, which is listed in the Red Book of Russia as vulnerable.

    During the implementation of the Sakhalin-1 project, annual monitoring of the Okhotsk population of gray whales on the north-eastern shelf of Sakhalin Island is carried out. Since 1997, the program has included census and photography of whales, acoustic monitoring, observation of the behavior of mammals, and study of their food supply. All research is carried out jointly with the country’s leading scientific organizations.

    Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft May 22, 2025

    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.

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    May 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Budget 2025 – Budget of austerity piles on least well-off, misreads public mood – Better Taxes

    Source: Better Taxes for a Better Future

    As your average New Zealander struggles to pay the bills, the Government’s 2025 Budget piles austerity on the least well-off, and misreads the public mood. Recent polling commissioned by the Better Taxes for a Better Future campaign showed the vast majority of New Zealanders supported increased spending on public services, and only 3% were in favour of cuts.

    By limiting its operating allowance to $1.3b to reduce debt, following the introduction of  unaffordable tax cuts last year and the failure to advance other meaningful revenue gathering options, the Government has manufactured the need for cuts in spending on public services that New Zealanders rely upon on a daily basis.

    “The most significant contributor to the Government’s $5.3bn in savings required to reach its arbitrary operating allowance are the lowest paid working women through the scrapping of the pay equity settlements,” says Glenn Barclay, Better Taxes campaign spokesperson.

    “Many other good programmes have also been sacrificed to allow the Government to get away with such a miserly operating allowance.”

    “The total cost to mainly low paid working people from scrapping pay equity of $12.8bn over 4 years represents one of the largest wealth transfers in modern history, and will have a real cost for the lives of some of the least well off in New Zealand.”

    Other items in the Budget are worth commenting on.

    “While a modest increase in the abatement threshold for Working for Families is to be welcomed, it will be paid for by increasing the abatement rate and means testing the first year of Best Start payments. Here we see the Government giving to young families with one hand, while taking away with the other.”

    “The flagship Investment Boost allowing for accelerated depreciation on new assets to be deducted from taxable income, while a useful tool to grow GDP, implemented in this untargeted way stands to benefit monopolistic companies like supermarket chains, electricity generators and banks at the expense of the collective revenue pool,” says Glenn Barclay.   “With the substantial cost of $1.7 billion per year, it would have been much better to use this tool to focus on areas such as advanced manufacturing or green technology.”

    “Similarly the halving of Government contributions to KiwiSaver is shortsighted, when we ought to be  supporting lower income earners and young people  to grow their retirement savings.  On the other hand the Government has significantly expanded the ability for SuperGold card holders to claim rates rebates. It looks like a case of valuing the priorities of older property owners over the  future retirement savings of today’s workers.”

    “The Budget reflects choices about what the Government values and how it’s going to pay for those things.  This budget shows the government does not value the work of the least well-off in New Zealand, who are paying for its austerity,” says Glenn Barclay.

    “It is inescapable that we need to generate more revenue to pay for the public goods New Zealanders value, like public healthcare, education, transport and housing. It is wrong to pretend that we can deliver the kind of society New Zealanders want now and in the future by constantly reducing the collective pool,” says Glenn Barclay.

    “Successive governments have failed to ensure we’re collecting enough revenue to meet our needs and ensure those who can afford to contribute more, make that contribution. Polling indicates New Zealanders want increased investment in public services and think that the wealthy should be contributing more,” says Glenn Barclay.

    “Today’s Budget fails to grapple with that challenge  to respond to what the New Zealand public wants.  With this Budget the government continues to ask more of those who have the least.”

    “We call on the Government to consider common sense taxes that many other countries already have, like a capital gains tax and a wealth tax, so we have enough revenue to allocate to the public goods that enable all New Zealanders to thrive.”

    The Better Taxes for a Better Future Campaign is a coalition of over 20 organisations led by Tax Justice Aotearoa.

    We believe that tax reform is the only solution to the current challenges facing Aotearoa NZ.  We need the tax system to:

    be transparent
    raise more revenue to enable us address the challenges we face
    make sure people who have more to contribute make that contribution: that we gather more revenue from wealth, gains from wealth, all forms of income, and corporates
    make greater use of fair taxes to promote good health and environmental health
    address the tax impact on the least well off in our society.

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

    May 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI USA: Former Defense Contractor Pleads Guilty to Tax Crimes

    Source: US State of California

    Defendant Admits Concealing 50% Ownership of $7B Defense Contracting Business to Evade Taxes

    A former defense contractor pleaded guilty today to tax crimes related to his scheme to defraud the United States and evade taxes on income that he earned from his contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense.

    The following is according to court documents and statements made in court: Douglas Edelman founded and owned 50% of Mina Corp. and Red Star Enterprises (Mina/Red Star), a defense contracting business that received more than $7 billion from contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense to provide jet fuel in the United States’ post-9/11 military efforts in Afghanistan and the Middle East.

    Working with others, Edelman engaged in a lengthy scheme to hide his Mina/Red Star profits to evade U.S. taxes, including by concealing his income in undisclosed foreign bank accounts, creating false documents and making false statements that one of his co-conspirators — a French citizen residing abroad and without U.S. tax obligations — founded and owned Mina/Red Star.

    For example, when the company became profitable in 2005, Edelman began taking distributions which he deposited into Swiss bank accounts, primarily at Credit Suisse, in the name of other companies he owned. In 2008, Credit Suisse informed Edelman that he had to either close his accounts or disclose them to U.S. authorities. Rather than come into compliance with his tax and reporting obligations, Edelman closed his accounts and opened new ones at Bank Julius Baer in Singapore in the name of a nominee entity, the beneficiaries of which were purportedly Edelman’s daughters. He then directed the subject income he earned from Mina/Red Star to those bank accounts.

    In 2010 the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform’s Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs began investigating allegations of corruption in connection with Mina/Red Star’s contracts with the Department of Defense. As part of this inquiry, the subcommittee became interested in the identity of Mina/Red Star’s owners. At this time, Edelman had not filed U.S. tax returns to report the millions of dollars he had earned from Mina/Red Star and had not paid U.S. taxes on his income.

    Rather than disclose his ownership, Edelman caused his attorneys to tell Congress a false story that a French co-conspirator who had no U.S. tax or reporting obligations founded and co-owed Mina/Red Star with another individual. To corroborate the false story, Edelman and a co-conspirator caused false and backdated paperwork to be created.

    To continue the scheme, Edelman conveyed the false story about Mina/Red Star’s ownership to other arms of the U.S. government, including to the Department of Defense during contract negotiations in 2010 and 2011, to the IRS in a 2016 application to the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program, and to the Justice Department in a 2018 presentation.

    In conjunction with his 2016 application to the IRS’s Voluntary Disclosure Program, Edelman filed false tax returns for several prior years that only reported income from gifts or purported consulting payments, continuing to conceal the millions he had earned from his company. On the returns, he  also concealed profits he had earned from a separate business to provide internet service to members of the armed forces at Kandahar Air Base in Afghanistan.

    Instead of paying the taxes that he knew he owed, Edelman used the money to fund his lifestyle and additional investments. He invested in a music television franchise in Eastern Europe, a land venture in Tulum, Mexico, and a farm in Kenya, and purchased property around Europe, including a home in Ibiza, Spain, and a townhouse in London.

    Edelman faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison for each count to which he has pleaded. He also faces a period of supervised release, restitution, and monetary penalties. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

    Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Karen E. Kelly of the Justice Department’s Tax Division, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro for the District of Columbia, and Executive Special Agent in Charge Kareem Carter of the Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) Washington, D.C., Field Office made the announcement.

    Special agents from IRS-CI’s International Tax & Financial Crimes specialty group, a team based out of Washington, D.C., that is dedicated to uncovering international tax crimes, along with the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction are investigating the case. The Justice Department’s Office of International Affairs assisted in the investigation. Also providing assistance were His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs of the United Kingdom; the Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement (J5), which brings together the taxing authorities of Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States; and authorities from Belize, Israel, and Cyprus.

    The Government of the Kingdom of Spain arrested and extradited Edelman to the United States. The Justice Department’s Office of International Affairs also provided substantial assistance in securing Edelman’s arrest and extradition.

    Assistant Chief Sarah Ranney and Trial Attorney Ezra Spiro of the Tax Division and Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua Gold for the District of Columbia are prosecuting the case. 

    MIL OSI USA News –

    May 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Best Crypto Casinos: JACKBIT Rated As Best Bitcoin Casino With No KYC, BTC Welcome Bonuses & Top Security

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

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    FAQs

    1. What makes JACKBIT stand out among the best crypto casinos?
    It’s no KYC policy, vast game selection, and instant withdrawals make JACKBIT a top crypto casino.

    2. Does JACKBIT require identity verification?
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    3. Which cryptocurrencies are supported by JACKBIT?
    JACKBIT accepts 18+ cryptocurrencies, including BTC, ETH, LTC, USDT, and DOGE.

    4. How quickly can I withdraw winnings from JACKBIT?
    Withdrawals are processed within minutes.

    5. What bonuses are available at JACKBIT?
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    Disclaimer & Affiliate Disclosure

    Disclaimer

    Gambling carries risks and should be approached responsibly. This article is for informational purposes only and does not offer legal or financial advice. Always gamble within your means and seek professional help if needed. JACKBIT provides responsible gambling tools like self-exclusion to support safe gaming.

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    May 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: 5 Best Crypto Casinos 2025: Most Trusted Bitcoin Casino Sites Rated By NextCasinos

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    PITTSBURGH, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NextCasinos, a trusted platform for online casino rankings, has released its latest editorial guide on the best crypto casinos for 2025, available here.

    Crypto casinos are opening a new chapter in the world of online gambling, offering players greater freedom, faster transactions, and a higher level of privacy. As their popularity continues to rise globally, choosing the right platform has become more important than ever for a secure and enjoyable experience. With so many options available, picking a trusted and rewarding crypto casino can significantly impact your gameplay.

    In this updated 2025 guide, NextCasinos- an independent authority on crypto casino reviews has thoroughly evaluated a wide range of Bitcoin and altcoin casinos based on bonus quality, game variety, payment flexibility, and customer service.

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    Casinos Welcome Bonus Ratings
    JACKBIT 100 free spins +30% Rakeback 4.9/5⭐
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    MIRAX Casino 100% bonus up to 5 BTC and 150 free spins 4.8/5⭐
    BitStarz Win up to $500 or 5 BTC and 180 free spins 4.7/5⭐
    KatsuBet 100% deposit bonus up to 5 BTC and 200 free spins 4.7/5⭐


    #1. Best All-Around Crypto Casino in 2025: JACKBIT

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    • Launched Year: 2022
    • License: Curacao eGaming Control Board

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    • Table Games: Different variants of blackjack, baccarat, poker, and roulette, giving players an opportunity to switch from one game to another under a single roof.
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    Customer support at JACKBIT is highly efficient. They solve players’ queries via live chats, telephonic communications, and email. Users can choose the option they are comfortable with, however, it is important to note that live chats and telephonic communications receive responses more quickly than emails.

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    • Launched Year: 2014
    • License: Curacao eGaming Control Board

    Known for its impressive game library and wide variety of crypto support, 7Bit is ranked second in our top crypto casino list. The interactive user interface and attractive graphics take players to a gambling environment where they feel everything is real and live. The robust customer support and ravishing bonus features make this casino a go-to gambling destination for new and professional players. Also, the no-KYC requirement policy makes it a standalone crypto casino, attracting players who prefer anonymous gambling.

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      • Second Deposit: 75% up to 1.25 BTC + 100 free spins.
      • Third Deposit: 50% up to 1.25 BTC.
      • Fourth Deposit: 100% up to 1.25 BTC + 50 free spins.
    • Ongoing Promotions:
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      • Wednesday Free Spins: Up to 100 free spins.
      • Weekend Cashback: Up to 20% on losses.
      • New Game Offer: 45 free spins on new slots.
      • Telegram Exclusives: 50 free spins + special Friday (111 spins) and Sunday (66 spins) offers.
      • Tournaments: Titans’ Arena ($8,000 prize pool), Platipus Rush (€2,000).

    VIP Program: A multi-tier (12-tier) VIP system offering exclusive bonuses and rewards to loyal and active players, including rakebacks and high withdrawal limits.

    Game Collection

    Whether you are into spinning the reels at slot games or merging the cards at the blackjack table, you will be offered different choices at 7Bit. Games from developers like NetEnt and Microgaming give players a premium gambling experience with their high-quality graphics and design.

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    • Table Games: Multiple variants of blackjack, roulette, poker, and baccarat. The European and American versions of blackjack and roulette are among the most preferred variants at 7Bit.
    • Live Dealers: Live variants of blackjack, poker, roulette, baccarat, and live game shows like Dream Catcher and Crazy Time to give a fun-filled gaming experience.

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    Cryptocurrencies include:
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    • Launched Year: 2022
    • License: Curacao eGaming Control Board

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      • Fourth Deposit: 100% up to 1 BTC.
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      • Highroller Cashback: Up to 20%.
      • BTC Exclusive Bonus: 75 free spins.
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    Game Collection

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    • Table games: Classic table games like blackjack, roulette, baccarat, poker, along with their different variants.
    • Live Dealers: Live variants of blackjack, baccarat, roulette, and game shows like Dream Catcher.
    • Provably Fair: Aviator and Plinko with provably fair algorithms.

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    • Launched Year: 2014
    • License: Curacao eGaming Control Board

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      • Third Deposit: 50% up to $200 or 2 BTC.
      • Fourth Deposit: 100% up to $100 or 1 BTC.
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    • Bitcoin Games: Crypto-friendly slots, where players can place bets directly using Bitcoins.

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    • Launched Year: 2020
    • License: Curacao eGaming Control Board

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      • New Game Bonus: 45 free spins.
      • Birthday Bonus: Personalized offer.
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      • Thursday Loot Boxes: 45–100 free spins.

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    Game Collection

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    • Slots: 5,000+ slots, including classic fruit machines to modern video slots like Sweet Bonanza and Book of Dead.
    • Table Games: Blackjack, roulette, baccarat, poker, and their multiple variants.
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    • Instant Games: Games like Crash, Plinko, and Dice offer quick gameplay with fair payouts.

    Payment Methods

    Whether you are a conventional gambler who prefers fiat payments or a modern player who wishes to explore the advantages of cryptocurrencies in online gambling, you can confidently sign up to Katsubet.

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    Customer Support
    Katsubet offers 24/7 customer support to all players through emails, live chats, VIP support, and the FAQ section. The response time is up to 2 minutes for live chat, while it takes up to 24 hours for email response. The VIP support system provides personal assistance to Katsubet’s loyal and active players.

    What to Look For While Selecting the Best Crypto Casino?
    Selecting the best crypto casino is not just about evaluating the cryptocurrencies supported at the platform, it is also about the game collection, service, and much more. Below are some criteria players have to look at while selecting the best crypto casino;

    • Reputable License: A reputable and legitimate license ensures the platform’s trustworthiness and diligence towards its players. A standard license adheres to strong security and safety guidelines, promoting a safe gambling environment.
    • Game Collection: Players always choose a casino by looking at the availability of games. Look for crypto casinos that include different types of games, such as slots, table games, live dealers, instant win games, and crypto-based games.
    • Bonus Offers: Bonuses and promotions are your gateway to big and prominent prizes. Choose a casino with generous welcome bonuses, weekly bonuses, and cashbacks for a better gambling experience.
    • Payment Methods: It is important to evaluate the payment system offered at the casino you selected. Look for the varieties in cryptocurrencies and fiat payments while choosing a crypto casino.
    • Customer Service: A reputed casino considers its players as superiors and offers them great service. An efficient customer service team solves your queries and doubts within minutes, eliminating the long interruptions while gambling.

    Final Thoughts About The Best Crypto Casinos

    Gambling at the best crypto casinos offers you a safe, secure, and enjoyable gaming experience. We have listed the best crypto casinos to play in 2025 based on our thorough evaluation of the platform features and expert review, assuring players one of the best gambling experiences at these online casinos. However, it is important to read the terms and conditions of the casino before signing up, so that you can verify yourself whether the casino suits your taste.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    1. Which is the best crypto casino I can play at in 2025?
    With attractive bonus offers, impressive game collections, diverse payment methods, and generous customer support, JACKBIT is the best crypto casino to play in 2025.

    2. Do all crypto casinos support a no-KYC policy?
    No. A no-KYC policy eliminates players from sharing their personal information, like a photo ID, and most casinos mandate KYC for withdrawals. However, you can enjoy a no-KYC gambling experience at casinos like 7Bit.

    3. What are the withdrawal limits at crypto casinos?
    The withdrawal limits at crypto casinos vary depending on the payment method chosen. Crypto payments are instant, while fiat payments, like bank transfers, require 1 to 3 business days to complete.

    4. Which are the most accepted cryptocurrencies at online casinos?
    Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Tether (USDT) are the most popular cryptocurrencies supported at crypto casinos.

    5. How can I solve my queries at crypto casinos?
    You can solve your in-game queries through emails, live chats, and telephonic communications, available at the crypto casino’s customer support section. Basic queries are answered in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section of the casino for easy access.

    EMAIL: support@nextcasinos.com

    Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Always verify all information before taking any action. Gambling involves risks; ensure you are of legal age and comply with your local laws. Participation is at your own risk. This content may include affiliate links, but all reviews are unbiased and independent.

    Explore the top crypto casinos of 2025 with NextCasinos’ expert guide to help you find a platform that fits your preferences, focusing on privacy, user experience, speed, security, and rewarding bonuses. These trusted crypto casinos are shaping the future of online gambling.

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  • MIL-OSI: Ding Ding Ding Casino – Best Online Real Money Casino Bonus In US 2025

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    May 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: MiL.k (MLK) Achieves its Arbitrum Migration with Over 80,000 Wallets in Five Weeks

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SEOUL, South Korea, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In the latest news, MiL.k shatters all records with over 80,000+ wallets migration to Arbitrum within a month. Following its official migration to Arbitrum, the platform gained momentum across the Layer 2 ecosystem. Over 80,000 users successfully transitioned their MLK assets to the Arbitrum network, marking a major shift in MiL.k’s technical and strategic direction.

    According to the DappRadar data as of May 14, the project now achieves an unprecedented milestone within just five weeks of the April 10 migration.

    Known for connecting traditional reward systems with decentralized infrastructure, MiL.k enables users to convert real-world loyalty points from airlines, retailers, and travel agencies into Milk Coin (MLK), its native utility token.

    The Web2-to-Web3 bridging model has led MiL.k to form strategic partnerships with major conglomerates including AirAsia, OK Cashbag (Loyalty platform operated by SK Group, the second largest group in Korea) and L.Point (Loyalty platform operated by Lotted Group), and NOL, Korea’s largest online travel agency. These integrations go beyond symbolic collaborations—users actively redeem and exchange points through MiL.k’s mobile application, which has become a popular lifestyle app in South Korea. Services like booking flights with AirAsia mileage or exchanging offline retail points into MLK for real-time liquidity are already live, and adoption continues to grow. The platform has reported consistent monthly active user growth, driven by its ease of use and the tangible financial value users gain from consolidating previously siloed loyalty assets.

    In addition to on-chain traction, MiL.k launched its first decentralized trading pool on Camelot, a leading DEX native to Arbitrum, where the MLK-ETH pair has already surpassed $450,000 in trading volume. The project also partnered with Galxe, a credential-based Web3 platform with over 33 million users, onboarding thousands of new global participants through its post-migration quest campaign.

    These developments reflect MiL.k’s growing role as a gateway between mainstream consumers and emerging blockchain infrastructure. Rather than focusing solely on crypto-native audiences, the project leverages its real-world utility and corporate partnerships to draw a wider demographic into Web3 ecosystems. This approach has resulted in steady user base growth, with MiL.k attracting a blend of retail users from Korea’s top mobile services and a growing international user segment engaging via campaigns and liquidity activities.

    1.5M+ Users and Growing Cross-Border Demand
    A MiL.k spokesperson noted, “The success of our Arbitrum migration proves that real-world loyalty programs can evolve into scalable, interoperable assets in the decentralized economy. We’re now entering a phase of cross-sector collaboration—integrating MLK into DeFi, quests, and community-driven applications that align with how modern consumers engage online.”

    With an established user base, measurable product-market fit, and increasing activity across major blockchain platforms, MiL.k is well-positioned to redefine how loyalty points function in the digital economy.

    About MiL.k:

    MiL.k is a South Korea-based blockchain platform that connects loyalty programs from travel, retail, and lifestyle services through its native Milk Coin (MLK). The project enables seamless exchange and integration of reward points across service providers, offering users real value and liquidity. Having secured partnerships with some of Asia’s leading corporations, MiL.k recently joined the Arbitrum ecosystem to expand its global reach and bring loyalty assets into the Web3 age.

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    May 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: XRP News: Top XRP Holders Join Remittix As PayFi May Change How The World Moves Money

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With fresh regulatory clarity and the launch of XRP futures ETFs, the stage is set for a new era of institutional adoption. XRP whales are now looking to diversify into similar projects promising to transform cross-border payments, and they’ve landed on Remittix.

    This rising PayFi project has already secured over $15.1 million in presale funding ahead of a launch this year. There’s still time to be an early investor; here’s what to know.

    Things are looking up for XRP

    XRP is proving hard to ignore in 2025. After years of legal uncertainty, Ripple now has the clarity it needs. The SEC dropped its case earlier this year, propelling XRP’s price to a multi-year high of $3.31 and just below an all-time high of $3.40, now at around $2.35.

    Source: CoinGecko

    This XRP news has opened the door for big institutional growth, backed by upgrades to the XRP Ledger. It’s being fine-tuned for the real world, with Ethereum compatibility, custom smart contract extensions and even tokenized bonds through something called Multi-Purpose Tokens.

    That’s all alongside some of the most bullish XRP news this year: the launch of XRP futures ETFs through CME Group. That puts it alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum as one of the only tokens with a US-based futures contract and paves the way for a spot XRP ETF this year.

    It’s clear the tides of global money movement are shifting in Ripple’s favor and boosting XRP’s price. Big XRP holders are now diving into projects that align with the same mission faster, cheaper, compliant payments built for the world stage and Remittix is emerging as a top choice.

    Remittix is the PayFi pioneer

    Remittix is designed for the growing world of PayFi, where crypto meets everyday finance. It lets people convert over 40 different cryptocurrencies into fiat, then send that money straight to any global bank account. That’s all with a flat charge and near-instant settlement.

    The recipient doesn’t even need to know it started as a crypto payment. They just see the money land in their account like a normal transfer. That simplicity is part of what’s driving attention from XRP whales and investors looking for practical use cases in crypto.

    For businesses, Remittix opens even more doors. Through the Remittix Pay API, companies can accept crypto payments and settle them in fiat direct to their chosen bank account. There’s also a merchant account option that supports over 30 fiat currencies and 50+ crypto pairs in a neat, purpose-built dashboard.

    Behind it all is a supply-capped token (RMX) running on Ethereum, with 1.5 billion tokens total, half of which have gone to the presale. So far, over two-thirds have sold out with $15+ million raised, backed by a Solid Proof audit and a $250k Gleam competition.

    Remittix is already competing with names like Wise, Stripe and Coinbase, but it’s offering something they don’t: direct crypto-to-bank transfers. There’s a $194 trillion cross-border payments market to target and Remittix is aiming to carve out a serious share of it.

    XRP holders see bright things for Remittix

    Positive XRP news just keeps on coming and that provides a perfect foundation for Remittix’s bull run to continue. With direct crypto-to-bank transfers, fiat settlement and full business integration, Remittix is building real utility into the PayFi movement. Major XRP holders are already diversifying into Remittix and presale tokens won’t stick around forever. Secure a share of the upside before the presale ends.

    Discover the future of PayFi with Remittix by checking out their presale here:

    Website: https://remittix.io/

    Socials: https://linktr.ee/remittix

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    May 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Economics: How is biodiversity shaping the future of business?

    Source: International Chamber of Commerce

    Headline: How is biodiversity shaping the future of business?

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    Can there be business without biodiversity?

    No. Biodiversity underpins our collective survival, well-being and global economy.

    According to research, over half of the world’s GDP is moderately or highly dependent on nature and what it has to offer.

    The good news is that the critical role of nature is being increasingly recognised in decisions made by businesses and financial institutions across their operations, value chains and investments.

    How can economic development and natural preservation go hand in hand?

    One way we can enable economic development and the preservation of our natural environment is by promoting the sustainable use of biodiversity, which is a key pillar of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The global agreement aimed at conserving the diversity of life on Earth was adopted in 1992.

    Companies are increasingly seeking ways to play their role in creating economic opportunities while fulfilling their responsibilities towards society and the environment. To do so, businesses can evaluate how their activities impact and depend on nature and nature-related risks, and use these insights in a meaningful way.

    And what can governments do?

    Governments can design supportive policies that encourage companies to adapt their operations and strategies in a way that biodiversity is maintained, and if possible, enhanced.

    Businesses can and should be part of the solution to find paths to ensure that economic development is sustainable and in harmony with nature.

    And what is the role of research and innovation?

    Research and innovation is one way of making sustainable use of biodiversity to develop knowledge and solutions to tackle societal and environmental challenges. Enabling frameworks are needed to stimulate and support nature-based innovation which can form the basis of a sustainable bioeconomy and contribute to biodiversity conservation.

    As the institutional representative of over 45 million companies worldwide, ICC is working with governments and other stakeholders to develop enabling frameworks for companies to share benefits from the use of biodiversity that can meaningfully support biodiversity conservation as well as research and innovation.

    To understand what is needed to make the CBD’s multilateral benefit sharing mechanism work from a business perspective read our business views on a multilateral benefit sharing mechanism.

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    May 23, 2025
  • MIL-Evening Report: PNG journalists warned over lawfare – ‘we don’t have any law to stop SLAPPs’, says Choi

    By Patrick Muuh in Port Moresby

    Journalists in Papua New Guinea are likely to face legal threats as powerful individuals and companies use court actions to silence public interest reporting, warns Media Council of PNG president Neville Choi.

    As co-chair of the second Community Coalition Against Corruption (CCAC) National Meeting, he said lawfare was likely because Parliament had passed no laws to protect reporters and individuals from such tactics.

    Choi said journalists were being left unprotected against Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) — legal actions used by powerful individuals or corporations to silence criticism and reporting.

    “In Papua New Guinea right now, we don’t have any law to stop SLAPPs,” Choi said.

    “Big corporations or organisations with more money can use lawsuits to silence people, civil society and the media. That’s the reality.”

    SLAPPs are lawsuits filed not to win on merit, but to drain resources, silence critics, and stop public debate.

    In some other countries, anti-SLAPP laws exist to protect journalists and whistleblowers. But in PNG, no such legal shield exists.

    Legal pressure for speaking out
    “We’ve seen it happen,” Choi added, referring to ACTNOW PNG’s Eddie Tanago, a civil society advocate who has faced legal pressure for speaking out.

    “He’s experienced it. And we know it can happen to journalists too.”

    Participants in the second CCAC National Meeting in Port Moresby . . . journalists are being left unprotected from corporate lawfare. Image: PNG Post-Courier

    Despite increasing threats, journalists do not have access to legal defence funds or institutional protection.

    Choi confirmed that there was no system in place to defend reporters who were hit with defamation lawsuits or other forms of legal retaliation.

    “Our advice to journalists is simple. Do your job well. The truth is the only protection we have,” he said.

    “If you stick to facts, follow professional ethics and report responsibly, you reduce your risk. But if you make a mistake, you leave yourself open to lawsuits.”

    The Media Council, in partnership with Transparency International under the CCAC, are discussing the idea of drafting an anti-SLAPP law but no formal proposal has been put forward yet.

    Republished from the PNG Post-Courier with permission.

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    May 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Video: Trade, tensions, tariffs… and a whole world of uncertainty

    Source: European Central Bank (video statements)

    We live in an increasingly uncertain world. But what are the economic and financial implications of such turbulent times? What does it mean for Europe’s banking and non-bank sectors, companies, households, and government finances? And how can Europe navigate such volatility?

    Our host Paul Gordon discusses these questions and more with expert John Fell in the latest episode of The ECB Podcast.

    The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.

    Published on 22 May 2025 and recorded on 16 May 2025.

    In this episode:
    01:50 Geopolitical developments and global financial imbalances
    How did markets react to the high level of uncertainty?

    05:10 Safe havens
    What are safe havens? What happened to US government bonds?

    09:08 Europe’s reaction
    Can Europe afford the increased spending in security and defense? What happens to other structural challenges?

    13:18 Potential unexpected consequences
    What positive benefits can defence spending bring? Can it boost growth? What are the solutions to instabilities that might bring?

    16:33 Our guest’s hot tip
    John shares his hot tip with our listeners.

    Financial Stability Review, May 2025
    https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/financial-stability-publications/fsr/html/index.en.html

    Our guest’s hot tip: When Genius Failed: The Rise and Fall of Long-Term Capital Management by Roger Lowenstein

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    May 23, 2025
  • Jaishankar meets Danish PM Frederiksen, discusses green partnership and anti-terror cooperation

    Source: Government of India

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    External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a series of high-level meetings in Denmark on Wednesday, aimed at deepening Indo-Danish ties and reinforcing strategic cooperation on key global challenges, including counter-terrorism and green partnerships.

    Jaishankar’s visit to Copenhagen is part of his ongoing three-nation tour to the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany from May 19 to 24. After concluding a successful two-day official visit to the Netherlands, where he engaged in bilateral discussions, Jaishankar reached Denmark to further India’s diplomatic outreach in Europe.

    Jaishankar was received by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Copenhagen, where the two leaders held discussions aimed at advancing the India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership. The talks highlighted the shared commitment of both nations to sustainable development and climate action. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, “Thank PM Mette Frederiksen for warmly receiving me in Copenhagen this evening. Conveyed the personal greetings of PM Narendra Modi. Thank Denmark for its solidarity and support in combating terrorism.”

    A key highlight of the visit was Jaishankar’s meeting with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen. The two ministers discussed ways to further strengthen India-Denmark relations and exchanged views on key global developments. Jaishankar lauded Denmark’s consistent support for India’s stand against terrorism. “Delighted to meet FM Lars Lokke Rasmussen in Copenhagen this evening… Our wide-ranging conversation on bilateral ties and global issues testifies to the strength of our relationship,” he said on X.

    Earlier on Wednesday, Jaishankar also met Morten Bodskov, Denmark’s Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs. The meeting explored ways to enhance existing collaborations and identify new areas of economic cooperation between the two countries. “Pleased to meet Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs Morten Bodskov in Copenhagen today. We discussed deepening existing areas of cooperation and exploring new possibilities,” Jaishankar said.

    The foreign minister also held talks with Soren Gade, Speaker of the Danish Parliament (Folketing). He expressed appreciation for Denmark’s consistent support and solidarity with India’s counter-terrorism efforts. “A very warm meeting with Speaker Soren Gade in Copenhagen today. Appreciate his solidarity as India resolutely combats terrorism. Also value his sustained support for building India-Denmark relations,” he said.

    Additionally, the external affairs minister interacted with members of the Indian community in Copenhagen. He lauded their role in strengthening people-to-people connections and enhancing India’s image abroad. “Great to meet with Indian community representatives in Copenhagen. They hold the Indian flag high in Denmark and shape our positive image in this country,” he said.

    May 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Russia: Leadership in Economics, Management and Trade: Polytechnic University Creates Platform for Interdisciplinary Dialogue

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    The Institute of Industrial Management, Economics and Trade held the All-Russian scientific-practical and educational-methodical conference “Fundamental and applied research in the field of management, economics and trade”. The conference was attended by teachers and scientists, representatives of the business community, government bodies, as well as the young academic generation – postgraduates and masters of universities. The geography of the conference covered ten regions of the Russian Federation and foreign countries: Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan.

    IPMET holds the conference for the ninth year in a row. This year, the main agenda touched upon the current issues of achieving technological leadership of Russia in the economy, management, trade, finance and economic security. Participants shared their research and experience in implementing applied solutions using modern mathematical and statistical tools, progressive digital technologies applicable to different levels of management: state, regional, industry, individual enterprises and organizations.

    The grand opening took place in the White Hall of the Polytechnic Universityplenary session “Artificial Intelligence in the Economy: Cross-Industry Solutions”. The session was moderated by the chairperson of the conference program committee, director of the Scientific and Educational Center for Information Technology and Business Analysis at Gazprom Neft, and professor at the Higher School of Engineering and Economics, Irina Rudskaya.

    The plenary session was held in the format of a panel discussion, at which the speakers touched upon current issues concerning the possibilities and problems of using artificial intelligence in various areas of the economy: industry, telecommunications, medicine, finance, education, and agriculture.

    The discussion turned out to be lively and non-trivial, since both speakers and participants were skillfully involved by the moderator in the discussion of the pressing issues of artificial intelligence, which was continued in other events of the conference.

    Arman Avetyan, Associate Professor of the Department of Management and Business at the Russian-Armenian University, who was invited to participate in the discussion, shared his experience of using artificial intelligence in the educational process during practical classes with students and postgraduates. Khamit Fattakhov, Director of Continuous Improvement of Production at Power Machines JSC, briefly spoke about the specifics of using AI tools to increase labor productivity and optimize operational processes in industry.

    Artificial intelligence goes beyond automation, creating inter-industry synergy: finance, education, industry. AI technologies not only increase efficiency, but also change management strategies, helping businesses adapt to digital challenges. That is why our conference brought together not only economists and IT specialists, but also representatives of business, healthcare, agriculture and science. Only interdisciplinary dialogue allows us to find a balance between innovation and sustainability, – says Irina Rudskaya.

    In addition to the plenary session, there were three round tables and 16 sections, including a section of the student scientific society.

    A separate section of the conference was devoted to educational and methodological issues of training personnel for strategically important sectors of the economy in modern conditions.

    Also, to celebrate the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, the conference included a section entitled “The Great Victory: Socio-Economic and Technological Aspects” with presentations on issues of economics, the social sphere and the development of technology in the war and post-war periods.

    An excursion to the Museum of History of SPbPU was organized for the conference guests, which was conducted by the museum director Valery Klimov, as well as a cultural program with a sightseeing tour of the city. The tour guides there were students from the Higher School of Service and Trade of the IPMET, majoring in Tourism and Hotel Business.

    On the last day of the conference, the head of the Department of Economic Theory Svetlana Golovkina gave a lecture on the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, “Science and Education in the Blockaded Polytechnic: a Feat of Intelligence.” The speaker clearly drew a line between human and artificial intelligence, and showed the role and significance of human thought in solving extremely complex problems during the blockade.

    The conference ended with the awarding of the winners of the competition of students’ research papers, as well as the winners and prize-winners of the competition for the support of scientific research of postgraduate students of the Institute of Mechanics and Technology, conducted with the financial support of the target capital “Economic Education” of the endowment fund of SPbPU.

    This year, when planning and organizing the conference, we set ourselves three main objectives. The first was to create a modern congress platform with a broad geographical and representative coverage for exchanging opinions and knowledge. The second was to offer and implement a lively professional discussion on topical issues of the fundamental and applied agenda for achieving Russia’s technological leadership in the economy, management and trade. And the third was to strengthen existing and establish new ties between conference participants, create conditions for effective interaction in the educational, scientific and industrial spheres. I would also like to emphasize the importance of our horizontal collaboration – the coordinated work of all structural divisions of IPMEiT in organizing the conference allowed us to use the scientific, personnel and resource potential of the institute as effectively as possible and expand the scope of participation, – summed up the results of the conference, IPMEiT Director Vladimir Shchepinin.

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    May 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Russia: PISH Polytechnic is in the first group of the best Advanced Engineering Schools of Russia

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    The Digital Engineering School of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University entered the first group ranking of leading engineering schools in Russia. It reflects the quality of educational programs, scientific research, the degree of development of the development program and the management system. The rating is a guideline for school teams and their technology partners, in which areas they need to improve and develop their activities.

    The first group consists of:

    Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (Moscow) National Research University ITMO (Saint Petersburg) Bauman Moscow State Technical University (Moscow) Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (Saint Petersburg) National University of Science and Technology MISIS (Moscow) Samara State Medical University (Samara) Southern Federal University (Rostov-on-Don) Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin (Ekaterinburg) Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University (Kazan) National Research Tomsk State University (Tomsk)

    Along with the universities of the Ministry of Education and Science, the first wave of the project included universities of the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Ministry of Digital Development, which already at the start of the project allowed for more comprehensive coverage of key sectors of the economy. The focus of the leading engineering schools and their technology partners was on strategically important areas, including automation and artificial intelligence, digital twins and new materials, optimization of technological processes, and unmanned aircraft systems. It is important that working with leading engineering schools has greatly interested businesses, so while the volume of state funding for the first wave of schools over three years amounted to 25.1 billion rubles, extra-budgetary investments amounted to 33.3 billion rubles, noted the head of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science, Valery Falkov.

    The PISH rating, formed based on the results of defenses, will allow us to further monitor the dynamics of the development of leading engineering schools.

    Let us recall that on May 15, 2025, the Advanced Engineering School of SPbPU at the Council for the consideration of issues and coordination of the activities of the Advanced Engineering School presented the results of its work and development plans for two and a half years.

    The program of the SPbPU PIS “Digital Engineering” allowed us to open many new modern laboratories and scientific and educational spaces at our university, develop and launch new master’s and additional professional education programs in relevant engineering areas. I would like to note that the SPbPU PIS also expanded its effective and systematic interaction with industrial partners – high-tech companies and corporations. In addition, it was in the “Digital Engineering” PIS that the qualified partnership model was successfully tested, which formed the basis of the SPbPU development program until 2030 and in the long term until 2036. Formed teams with competencies and experience in solving breakthrough scientific and technological problems, the created scientific and scientific-technological reserve and the established effective qualified partnership with industry will help us make a breakthrough in the scientific and technological sphere, aimed at ensuring the technological leadership of our country, – commented the rector of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, chairman of the St. Petersburg branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences Andrey Rudskoy.

    As a representative of the company – industrial partner of the SPbPU PISh, Director of the Department of Scientific and Technical Activities of JSC TVEL Alexey Shishkin noted: Fuel Company TVEL has been a strategic partner of the SPbPU PISh “Digital Engineering” since the beginning of the federal project Advanced Engineering Schools. Two and a half years of our joint activities have convincingly proven that the synergy of the competencies of the country’s leading polytechnic university and a high-tech company yields outstanding results, both in the field of training engineering personnel and in terms of R & D implementation. Already in 2024, graduates of the Master’s program of the Advanced Engineering School “Digital Engineering” were employed by the company “Centrotech-Engineering”, which is part of the management circuit of Fuel Company TVEL. Training at the SPbPU PISh gives young engineers a unique opportunity to use and implement the latest technologies in their activities, influencing the development of the nuclear industry. We are especially pleased that it was with the specialists of the Advanced Engineering School of SPbPU that at the end of 2024 we successfully completed a three-year project that was significant for TVEL Fuel Company and the entire nuclear industry – the development of digital twins of fuel assemblies for water-moderated nuclear reactors – TVS-K PWR and TVS WWER.

    The implementation of the strategic initiative of the Government of the Russian Federation “Advanced Engineering Schools” in the period from 2022 to 2024 was carried out within the framework of the federal project “Advanced Engineering Schools” of the state program “Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation”. Since 2025, the continuity of the activities of the project “Advanced Engineering Schools” has been ensured by including them in the federal project “Universities for the Generation of Leaders” of the national project “Youth and Children”.

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    May 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Schrier Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Invest in Agriculture Research

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08)

    WASHINGTON, DC –Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) introduced the Augmenting Research and Educational Sites to Ensure Agriculture Remains Cutting-edge and Helpful (AG RESEARCH) Act. This bill aims to support our farmers and strengthen our agriculture industry by increasing federal investment in agriculture research institutions such as Washington State and Central Washington University. Congresswoman Schrier was joined in introducing this legislation by Congressman Tracey Mann (KS-01), and a companion bill was introduced by Senators Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Jerry Moran (R-KS). 

    “Our agriculture industry employs thousands of hardworking Washingtonians and is vital to our nation’s long-term strength, security, and prosperity. In the face of a changing climate and increased pressure on our food supply, we must support our farmers in any way we can,” said Congresswoman Schrier, M.D. “Research institutions are essential for our farmers’ success – they discover solutions to agriculture’s most pressing challenges and are fundamental to successful food production and soil health. For far too long, these institutions have been underfunded, putting us at risk of falling behind the rest of the world. My bill will put the necessary investment into these institutions and provide much-needed assistance for our farmers.” 

    Today’s farmers face unprecedented challenges such as extreme droughts and floods, increased pest and disease pressures, and feeding a growing population with less working land. Research institutions play a crucial role within the agriculture industry, providing innovative solutions to the obstacles that our farmers face. Unfortunately, funding for these institutions has stagnated, with the United States falling billions of dollars behind China and other nations in agriculture research investment. Congresswoman Schrier’s bill solves this issue by authorizing $2.5 billion in mandatory spending and authorizing an additional $1 billion in discretionary appropriations over 5 years to provide infrastructure grants to agricultural research facilities.

    “Over the years, land-grant universities have surpassed their original vision of agricultural education and now conduct cutting-edge agricultural research that supports food security around the globe,” said Congressman Mann. “The U.S. sees a $20 return on every dollar we invest in agricultural research, yet funding for these institutions has declined in real dollars over the past two decades and handcuffed their ability to maintain up-to-date facilities. Our bill supports agricultural research, development, and innovation at these land grant universities and puts taxpayer dollars in places with a guaranteed return on investment. When we make strong investments in food and agricultural research, we invest in the next generation of America, and in our food security and national security.” 

    “Agriculture research institutions are crucial in supporting farming communities and driving innovation in the agriculture industry,” said Senator Hirono. “Decades of underinvestment have left many of these institutions across our country with significant maintenance backlogs, and this legislation will provide much-needed financial support to enable agriculture schools and research facilities to make the critical upgrades and updates they need. I’m glad to join my colleagues in reintroducing the AG RESEARCH Act to support these institutions and strengthen our agricultural communities.”

    “For American farmers and ranchers to continue producing the best food, fuel and fiber in the world, we must maintain the best research institutions in the world,” said Senator Moran. “This legislation will support the work at institutions like Kansas State University by allowing them to modernize their facilities and continue a long history of innovation and supporting the agricultural industry.”

    “Investment in the Research Facilities Act will be transformative, and we applaud Senators Moran and Hirono, as well as Representatives Mann and Schrier, for their commitment to ensuring our agricultural scientists have the tools they need to spur the next generation of agricultural innovation,” said Dr. Doug Steele, Vice President of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources at APLU. 

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    May 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Best Online Casinos Australia: JACKBIT Ranked #1 for Real Money Pokies for Australian Players!

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

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    May 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Submissions: Energy Sector – Announcement of cash dividend per share in NOK for fourth quarter 2024 – Equinor

    Source: Equinor

    22 MAY 2025 – Equinor ASA announced on 5 February 2025 a cash dividend per share of USD 0.37 for fourth quarter 2024.

    The NOK cash dividend per share is based on average USDNOK fixing rate from Norges Bank in the period plus/minus three business days from record date 16 May 2025, in total seven business days.

    Average Norges Bank fixing rate for this period was 10.3284. Total cash dividend for fourth quarter

    2024 of is consequently NOK 3.8215 per share.

    On 28 May 2025, the cash dividend will be paid to relevant shareholders on Oslo Børs (Oslo Stock Exchange) and to holders of American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”) on New York Stock Exchange.

    This information is published in accordance with the requirements of the Continuing Obligations and is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

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    May 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Multi-million defence investment creates 700 jobs days after UK-EU security pact

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Multi-million defence investment creates 700 jobs days after UK-EU security pact

    Hundreds of high-skilled jobs created at defence firm MBDA’s expanded Bolton site.

    • Hundreds of high-skilled jobs created at defence firm MBDA’s expanded Bolton site, working on cutting-edge missile system manufacturing technology
    • Announcement comes just days after the Government signs new Security and Defence Partnership that will boost defence procurement opportunities for UK.
    • Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will visit site and hail investment as latest vote of confidence in Government’s upcoming modern Industrial Strategy.

    Britain’s defence industry received yet another boost this week as 700 high-skilled jobs are set to be created following a £200 million investment from European defence company MBDA at its site in Bolton.

    The announcement follows new Security and Defence Partnership signed at this week’s EU-UK Summit which will open the door to the EU’s new weapons scheme, leading to significant opportunities for the UK’s world-leading defence industries, driving growth and supporting 430,000 British jobs and livelihoods.

    This is the latest win for the UK’s leading defence and advanced manufacturing sectors and is further proof the Government’s Plan for Change is working.

    It also represents a major vote of confidence in the upcoming modern Industrial Strategy, which will drive investment in the UK’s high-growth sectors by giving businesses the certainty they need to commit to the UK.

    Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will visit MBDA’s Bolton site today (22 May) to formally announce the investment, which forms part of a wider £500 million commitment from the company to expand its UK manufacturing and technologies.

    Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said:

    This is great news for Bolton and another win for our world-class defence sector, which will create hundreds of good, well-paid jobs and ensure the UK continues to lead the way on the cutting-edge technologies of the future.

    Our new Security and Defence Partnership will unlock access to the EU’s proposed new £150 billion defence fund for UK firms. Coupled with the launch of our upcoming modern Industrial Strategy, communities across the country will see how our Plan for Change is working – delivering growth at home and strength abroad.

    The investment from MBDA, a leading missile systems manufacturer, will more than double its Bolton footprint by 2028 and grow its apprenticeship and STEM outreach programme, which already includes over 400 early-career professionals UK-wide.

    It also supports MBDA’s goal to deliver £10 billion of UK exports by 2032, cementing the UK’s position as a leader in the manufacturing and export of complex weapons systems, and comes after the Government announced a £6.5 billion complex weapons partnership with MBDA in July 2024.

    MBDA UK Managing Director Chris Allam said:

    We are proud and excited to be building a world class engineering and manufacturing campus in the north-west of England, the centre of complex weapons manufacturing for the UK, and our associated recruitment and training will extend our already great workforce.

    MBDA is privileged to have a 10-year Complex Weapons portfolio agreement with the UK Government. This gives us the confidence to invest and better support the UK and its allies. It also helps our supply chain and over 700 SMEs who work with MBDA in the UK. When we expand, they expand with us.

    Megan, a manufacturing apprentice at MBDA’s Bolton site, said:

    It’s great that our site is expanding and there will be more early-careers opportunities for young people. Becoming an apprentice was an obvious choice for me. Having the chance to learn as part of my full-time job and achieve a recognised qualification and career made it a very easy decision.

    Apprenticeships can be unique experience for each person. They provide the chance to excel in industries people are passionate about, and the experiences they get will shape their future. Making the most out of my apprenticeship has led to reward and recognition for my hard work, and I always encourage others to study STEM subjects and do the same.

    UK Export Finance CEO Tim Reid said:

    Pioneering companies like MBDA UK investing in their people and technologies for the long-term underscore why we are a world leader in defence.

    Thanks to our multi-billion-pound direct lending uplift, we can support even more defence firms to expand their production lines and take on more international orders from allies – leading to greater economic growth, stronger supply chains and local jobs back here at home.

    The Government is backing the defence sector to deliver skilled jobs and growth across the country as part of its Plan for Change and is providing significant financial support to UK defence companies through UK Export Finance (UKEF).

    In March this year, the Chancellor announced a £2 billion increase in UKEF’s Direct Lending capacity for defence exports, taking its overall lending capability to £10 billion.

    The UK is one of the largest exporters of defence equipment in the world, and in 2023 the UK won defence contracts worth £14.5 billion.

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    May 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Invalda INVL dividend payment procedure for the year 2024

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    On 30 April 2025 the General Shareholders Meeting of Invalda INVL (identification code 121304349, address Gyneju str. 14, Vilnius, Lithuania) decided to allocate EUR 1.25 dividend per share.

    Dividends will be paid to the shareholders who were shareholders of Invalda INVL at the end of the tenth business day following the day of the General Shareholders Meeting that adopted a decision on dividend payment, i.e. on 15 May 2025.

    From 23 May 2025 the dividends will be paid in the following order:
    – to the shareholders, whose Invalda INVL shares are accounted by a financial brokerage company or credit institutions, which provide securities accounting services, the amount of dividend, after deduction of Personal or Corporate withholding income tax applicable by the laws of Lithuania, will be transferred to the shareholders’ account held with a respective financial brokerage company or credit institution;
    – to the shareholders whose Invalda INVL shares on behalf of the company are accounted by the authorised custodian AB Artea Bank, the dividend amount, after deduction of Personal or Corporate withholding income tax applicable by the laws of Lithuania, will be transferred to the shareholders’ account with Lithuanian commercial bank as indicated by the shareholders (requests for transfer of dividends to the account specified by the shareholder can be submitted to the nearest customer service department of AB Artea Bank).

    Dividend taxation procedure for the year 2024:
    – dividends paid to natural persons–residents of the Republic of Lithuania and natural persons–residents of foreign countries are subject to withholding Personal income tax of 15%;
    – dividends paid to legal entities of the Republic of Lithuania and legal entities–residents of foreign countries are subject to withholding Corporate income tax of 16%, unless otherwise provided for by the laws.

    The person authorized to provide additional information is:
    Raimondas Rajeckas, CFO of Invalda INVL
    raimondas@invaldainvl.com

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    May 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: $PUFFER Launches on BNB Chain as Puffer Finance Unveils New Roadmap

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Puffer Finance, the leading innovator in Ethereum infrastructure, has announced that its native utility token $PUFFER has been added to BNB Chain, while unveiling a comprehensive roadmap update.

    The launch of $PUFFER on BNB Chain significantly expands Puffer Finance’s reach and accessibility within the broader crypto ecosystem, with BNB Chain providing $PUFFER with enhanced liquidity, faster transaction speeds and exposure to millions of active DeFi participants. $PUFFER has also been featured on Binance Alpha, with 362 PUFFER tokens being airdropped to each eligible Binance user who has at least 186 Alpha points. Additionally, a lucky airdrop of 362 PUFFER tokens has been distributed to all users whose Alpha Points are between 147 and 185 (inclusive) and their Binance UIDs end in 5.

    Puffer Finance has also updated its roadmap through H2 2026, including the upcoming launch of an AI-driven Puffer AppChain Marketplace and MCP models for the UniFi AppChain.

    While Ethereum commands 63% of global DeFi Total Value Locked (TVL) and is riding a renewed wave of momentum, it needs scalable infrastructure that doesn’t sacrifice composability. Addressing this barrier to the ecosystem’s growth, Puffer Finance’s revolutionary rollup framework ‘UniFi’ transforms Ethereum’s rollup-centric roadmap into a positive-sum environment for developers, users, and validators alike.

    Initially launched as a Liquid Restaking Token (LRT) protocol, Puffer has rapidly evolved into a full-fledged infrastructure platform, delivering three integrated innovations:

    • Decentralized LRT: Anti-slashing, high-yield staking token aligned with Ethereum’s core principles.
    • UniFi Based Rollup Stack: A simplified, based L2 architecture enabling seamless L1-L2 and L2-L2 atomic composability.
    • Puffer Preconf: The first-ever preconfirmation AVS on EigenLayer, offering sub-second transaction finality.

    Together, these components enable fast, composable, and economically aligned interactions across the Ethereum network, allowing app chains to thrive in a way that’s faster, cheaper, and more secure. As the native utility token for Puffer Finance, $PUFFER plays a crucial role across the company’s suite of solutions. $PUFFER token holders will be able to vote on key decisions that shape the future of the ecosystem, such as protocol upgrades, fee adjustments, and new feature proposals for Puffer Preconf, UniFi Rollup, and Puffer Liquid Restaking Token (LRT). All three products will generate treasury rewards, of which future $PUFFER holders will be responsible for managing, driving long-term sustainability.

    What Makes UniFi ‘Based’?
    Unlike traditional optimistic or zk-rollups, based rollups like UniFi are sequenced directly by Ethereum validators. This architecture offers:

    • Liveness + decentralization inherited from Ethereum L1
    • Simplified infrastructure, no centralized sequencer needed
    • Fast execution through preconfirmations (~100ms)
    • Revenue alignment with Ethereum through sequencing fees and MEV
    • Reduced operational costs, increasing accessibility

    This model creates new economic incentives for Ethereum validators while delivering a significantly better user and developer experience.

    Atomic Composability, Unified Liquidity, Real-Time Finality
    UniFi allows developers to launch app chains as easily as deploying a smart contract, while enjoying atomic composability across Ethereum and other UniFi-based rollups. That means:

    • Cross-chain swaps, yield strategies, and interactions executed in one Ethereum block
    • Elimination of bridges and the risks they introduce
    • Near-instant transaction assurance via UniFi Preconf AVS, powered by EigenLayer restaking

    Revenue-Generating Infrastructure, Tokenized Incentives
    Through sequencing fees, preconfirmation tips, and transaction-based yield flowing into native tokens (pufETH & unifiETH), Puffer creates sustainable value across Ethereum. Governance and incentive alignment are further enhanced by the new vePUFFER model:

    • Decentralized Governance via locked PUFFER voting
    • Tradeable Points & Bribery Market for yield optimization
    • Dynamic, community-driven rewards tailored to ecosystem engagement

    Amir Forouzani, Co-founder of Puffer Labs said: “As Ethereum enters its most promising DeFi cycle yet, Puffer’s UniFi provides the architecture, alignment, and execution needed to meet global scale. Deploying on BNB Chain extends this vision by connecting Ethereum-native innovation with one of the largest and most active blockchain ecosystems. We are just getting started.”

    The announcement comes just weeks after the launch of Puffer’s cutting-edge institutional staking and restaking solution, designed to help institutions unlock higher yields on their Ethereum holdings without compromising on security, compliance or operational control. With Puffer’s institutional solution, organizations can confidently stake and restake their assets with both security and profitability in mind. This solution is ideal for asset managers, custodians, DAOs, family offices and other institutions looking to optimize staking performance while maintaining control over custody, compliance and execution.

    $PUFFER on Ethereum: 0x4d1C297d39C5c1277964D0E3f8Aa901493664530

    $PUFFER on BNB Chain: 0x87d00066cf131ff54B72B134a217D5401E5392b6

    About Puffer Finance
    Puffer Finance is at the forefront of Ethereum infrastructure innovation, focusing on next-generation rollups backed by liquid restaking (LRT) and pre-confirmation technology as an Anti-Value Sniping (AVS) mechanism. Through products like Puffer UniFi and Puffer UniFi AVS on EigenLayer (decentralized re-staking protocol), Puffer Finance is dedicated to advancing Ethereum’s decentralization. As per DeFiLlama, the protocol currently has $832 million in total value locked (TVL) with $8.0 billion staked on AVS. The Puffer Finance token (PUFFER) is listed on major exchanges such as Bybit, Kraken, and Bitget. To learn more, visit www.puffer.fi.

    Media contact:
    media@puffer.fi
    https://www.puffer.fi/
    Contact name: Lorcan B

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    May 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Budget 2025 delivers little to nothing for our youngest

    Source: Green Party

    The Government’s Budget offers little more than crumbs for our tamariki, while real issues in the ECE system are ignored.

    The Government’s Budget offers little more than crumbs for our tamariki, while real issues in the ECE system are ignored.

    “We would make ECE free, this Government has failed whānau by making it even more unaffordable. Our tamariki deserve better,” says Green Party spokesperson for Māori Education and Early Childhood Education Benjamin Doyle (they/them).

    “Every child in Aotearoa deserves an education that sets them up for success. That demands an ECE system that places tamariki at the heart.

    “Today’s minuscule offering in the Budget – an inflation adjustment of 0.5 per cent – isn’t enough to cover inflation. Effectively, ECE is getting a 1.6 per cent cut. 

    “While puna and kōhanga reo appear to receive marginal funding increases at first glance, a failure to match inflation or consider compounding under-funding year on year means there are real world cuts for both providers.

    “Instead of investing into our children’s critical early years, the Government continues to prop up a profit-driven system that relies on overcharging parents, underpaying kaiako and, as a result, short-changing our tamariki.

    “There’s no relief for whānau today. No overhaul for teachers who have been loudly calling for just that. No bold vision or imagination from our Government.

    “Our Green Budget clearly showed how we can cover the full cost of delivering quality ECE, ending subsidies to corporations and instead supporting community-based and public centres that prioritise the needs of our kids, not the interests of shareholders.

    “Poipoia te kākano kia puāwai. We must nurture our tamariki from day one, so they can flourish and thrive,” says Benjamin Doyle

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

    May 23, 2025
  • Jitin Prasada urges innovation, new varieties to boost tea sales

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Commerce Minister Jitin Prasada on Thursday called for a renewed push to brand and market Indian teas, aiming to reassert India’s leadership in tea exports.

    Speaking at a convention in New Delhi to mark International Tea Day, Prasada emphasized the cultural and economic importance of tea in India and urged the industry to adopt innovation-driven strategies.

    Prasada called for developing new varieties of tea that appeal to younger and niche consumers. He stressed the need to ensure that all stakeholders — from growers to end consumers — benefit from better infrastructure and support.

    Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal underlined the need for enhanced “tea literacy” through awareness campaigns that showcase the unique attributes of Indian teas.

    The event featured several panel discussions on themes such as “Organic Teas: The Sustainable Way Ahead,” “Global Consumption Patterns – New Age Teas and Youth Connect,” and “India Teas – Looking Ahead.”

    In a statement, the Ministry of Commerce said the deliberations aimed at shaping “a brighter future for Indian tea through extensive branding and marketing initiatives in addition to quality control measures.”

    A highlight of the convention was the India Tea Appreciation Zone, where producers, exporters, small tea growers (STGs), farmer producer organisations (FPOs), and startups showcased a diverse range of teas. Offerings included premium single-origin teas from Darjeeling, Assam, Nilgiri, Kangra, and Sikkim, as well as innovative blends and flavoured teas — from classic masala chai to modern infusions — curated to appeal to evolving global tastes.

    May 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Russia: NSU and NSTU students create a universal translator for business and tourists

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University –

    NSU and NSTU students Kirill Voinov and Nikita Bychkov are developing a new application for instant simultaneous translation of spoken speech from Russian into foreign languages and vice versa. The product is intended for both tourists and businesses, and will allow communication with foreigners without a language barrier: the user will hear the translation in headphones, and his words will be voiced in another language through the smartphone speaker.

    The neural network will know Russian, Chinese and English and specialize in translation accuracy and ease of use. To do this, the product will have a complex of neural networks that translate speech and recognize accents, filter noise and synthesize a voice that is 60% similar to the original, and in a conversation of more than two people, the program will voice their words in different voices so that the user understands who is speaking.

    Such technologies are becoming popular against the backdrop of globalization, growth of tourism and international business contacts. Such a solution is becoming necessary in conditions when personal meetings are already half replaced by online negotiations and the dependence on correct translation increases. The development of artificial intelligence and neural networks has made it possible to bring closer the future with one language for the whole world – now it is not science fiction, but a tool that works.

    —This is a step higher than Google Translate voice. Our application will perform full simultaneous translation of speech, with a minimum number of delays and high accuracy. We have already achieved 80% accuracy and continue to improve the program, — emphasized the project manager, a bachelor’s student Faculty of Economics, NSU Kirill Voinov.

    The second developer on the team and project partner, Nikita Bychkov, represents the Faculty of Automation and Computer Engineering at NSTU.

    The developers will launch two versions of the product:

    — for travelers and everyday communication — a translator app for Android;

    — for companies — a complex program with a focus on business translation, taking into account terms and context.

    Kirill notes that the application uses new technologies for Russia – a morpheme tokenizer – a special translator from human to neural network language, which will allow to understand Russian better than Western neural networks. For a month now, the team has been developing the main neural network translator, then will train neural network assistants, and then launch the application by the end of September – beginning of October 2025. A commercial product for business will appear in early 2026. Before the official release, the project will undergo a series of free pilot tests with corporate partners.

    The developers also emphasize that in Russia, only Yandex is developing such technologies. In other countries, such functions are only being implemented and so far work in the subtitle format or are limited to individual devices, as in the future, the Apple application.

    Kirill spoke about the development prospects of the project:

    — We want to determine where our product is needed: either in the app market, then we will focus on expanding the number of languages and adding colloquial expressions and slang, or our translator will be of interest to exporters, then we will expand the dictionary through specialized terminology packages. Most likely, we will start with the oil and gas industry.

    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.

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    May 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Nokia and Three Sweden expand access to fast broadband through 5G Fixed Wireless Access for improved connectivity

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Press Release
    Nokia and Three Sweden expand access to fast broadband through 5G Fixed Wireless Access for improved connectivity

    • New options for high-speed broadband where fiber is unavailable.
    • Stronger local market presence for Nokia in Fixed Wireless Access (FWA).
    • Nokia FastMile 5G Gateway 2 brings faster high-performance broadband delivery.

    22 May 2025
    Espoo, Finland: Nokia has been selected by Hi3G Access AB (known as ‘Three’ in Sweden) to supply its high-performance Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) technology towards Three’s Business to Business (B2B) customers. The collaboration enables Three Sweden to offer faster, more accessible, reliable high-capacity broadband to households and small businesses across the country – particularly in areas not yet covered by fiber networks.

    This milestone deployment brings a new, trusted Western vendor into the Swedish FWA market and strengthens Nokia’s position in one of the most competitive broadband markets in Europe. With Nokia’s FastMile 5G Gateway 2, users will benefit from easier access to reliable, high-speed internet where fiber is not available or would be too expensive to deploy. For consumers and businesses, this means the ability to stream, work, study and connect faster than ever before, even in hard-to-reach or underserved areas.

    “Our goal is to give customers broadband they can trust, which is fast, reliable and ready to support whatever they want to do online. Nokia’s solution gives us the quality and performance we need, and it’s backed by a company we know we can trust to scale with us,” said Patrik Flodin, Product Manager at Three Sweden.

    “Welcoming Three Sweden as a new customer is a significant moment in our FWA journey. This project reflects our shared ambition to deliver dependable, high-performance broadband experiences using mobile networks as the foundation. With one of the best 5G FWA solutions in the market, Nokia supports operators who want to scale fixed, wireless and mobile broadband quickly and cost-effectively,” added Peter Wennerström, Country Manager for Sweden at Nokia.

    This cooperation reinforces Nokia’s commitment to supporting service providers across Europe as they address the digital divide and offer high-performance connectivity to more users more efficiently.

    Multimedia, technical information and related news
    Product Page: Fixed Wireless Access

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

    As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs, which is celebrating 100 years of innovation.

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

    About Hi3G Access AB (known as ‘Three’ in Sweden)
    Three Scandinavia (Hi3G Access AB) was founded in December 2000 with the vision of creating an entirely new platform for mobile communication. Today, Three owns and operates 3G, 4G, and 5G mobile networks in Sweden and Denmark and has approximately 2,000 employees. Three Scandinavia, part of the global 3 Group with operations in eleven countries, is owned by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison (60%) and Swedish Investor AB (40%). Learn more about Three at www.tre.se and about the 3 Group at www.three.com.

    Media inquiries
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    Email: Press.Services@nokia.com

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    May 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Municipality Finance issues a NOK 500 million social bond tap under its MTN programme

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Municipality Finance Plc
    Stock exchange release
    22 May 2025 at 10:00 am (EEST)

    Municipality Finance issues a NOK 500 million social bond tap under its MTN programme

    On 23 May 2025 Municipality Finance Plc issues a new tranche in an amount of NOK 500 million to an existing social bond issued on 20 February 2024. With the new tranche, the aggregate nominal amount of the social bond is NOK 2.5 billion. The maturity date of the social bond is 20 February 2029. The social bond bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.00 % per annum.

    The new tranche is issued under MuniFin’s EUR 50 billion programme for the issuance of debt instruments. The offering circular, the supplemental offering circular and final terms of the notes are available in English on the company’s website at https://www.kuntarahoitus.fi/en/for-investors.

    MuniFin has applied for the new tranche to be admitted to trading on the Helsinki Stock Exchange maintained by Nasdaq Helsinki. The public trading is expected to commence on 23 May 2025. The existing notes in the series are admitted to trading on the Helsinki Stock Exchange.

    Nordea Bank Abp acts as the Dealer for the issue of the new tranche.

    MUNICIPALITY FINANCE PLC

    Further information:

    Joakim Holmström
    Executive Vice President, Capital Markets and Sustainability
    tel. +358 50 444 3638

    MuniFin (Municipality Finance Plc) is one of Finland’s largest credit institutions. The owners of the company include Finnish municipalities, the public sector pension fund Keva and the State of Finland.
    The Group’s balance sheet is over EUR 53 billion.

    MuniFin builds a better and more sustainable future with its customers. Our customers include municipalities, joint municipal authorities, wellbeing services counties, joint county authorities, corporate entities under the control of the above-mentioned organisations, and affordable social housing. Lending is used for environmentally and socially responsible investment targets such as public transportation, sustainable buildings, hospitals and healthcare centres, schools and day care centres, and homes for people with special needs.

    MuniFin’s customers are domestic but the company operates in a completely global business environment. The company is an active Finnish bond issuer in international capital markets and the first Finnish green and social bond issuer. The funding is exclusively guaranteed by the Municipal Guarantee Board.

    Read more: https://www.kuntarahoitus.fi/en/

    Important Information

    The information contained herein is not for release, publication or distribution, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, in or into any such country or jurisdiction or otherwise in such circumstances in which the release, publication or distribution would be unlawful. The information contained herein does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of, any securities or other financial instruments in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration, exemption from registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

    This communication does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in the United States. The notes have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) or under the applicable securities laws of any state of the United States and may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons except pursuant to an applicable exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act.

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    May 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: IDEX shares as board remuneration; Primary insider disclosure – 22 May 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    The annual general meeting of IDEX Biometrics ASA on 21 May 2025 resolved that the board members could elect to receive all or part of the board remuneration in the form of shares in IDEX; that the number of shares shall correspond to a value of 133 per cent of the NOK amount of board remuneration taken in shares; that the board member must pay a subscription price per share equal to the par value of the share, being NOK 0.01.

    One board member took part of the board remuneration in shares, and 5,412,932 new shares will be issued when the share capital has been paid in.

    Following the issue of the new shares to the board member, the company’s share capital will be NOK 38,370,439.31 divided into 3,837,043,931 registered shares each with a nominal value of NOK 0.01.

    Primary insider disclosure
    Board member Annika Olsson will acquire 5,412,932 shares against payment of NOK 0.01 per share, instead of NOK 265,600 of the board remuneration.

    Contact
    Kristian Flaten, CFO
    Tel: +47 95092322
    E-mail: ir@idexbiometrics.com

    About IDEX Biometrics 
    IDEX Biometrics ASA (OSE: IDEX) is a global technology leader in fingerprint biometrics, offering authentication solutions across payments, access control, and digital identity. Our solutions bring convenience, security, peace of mind and seamless user experiences to the world. Built on patented and proprietary sensor technologies, integrated circuit designs, and software, our biometric solutions target card-based applications for payments and digital authentication. As an industry-enabler we partner with leading card manufacturers and technology companies to bring our solutions to market.  

    For more information, visit www.idexbiometrics.com 

    About this notice
    This notice was issued by Erling Svela, Vice president of finance, on 22 May 2025 at 09:00 CET on behalf of IDEX Biometrics ASA. The information shall be disclosed according to section 5‑8 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act (STA) and published in accordance with section 5‑12 of the STA. 

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    May 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Australia: Green light for Bendigo Art Gallery redevelopment to start in early 2026

    Source: New South Wales Ministerial News

    The Bendigo Art Gallery redevelopment, the largest-ever construction project to be led by the City of Greater Bendigo, will proceed.

    A flythrough video released today highlights stage one of the redevelopment and how it will transform the Gallery and deliver on the original scope of the project, which includes a second floor blockbuster exhibition space, an innovative learning centre, theatrette and Traditional Owner Place of Keeping for Dja Dja Wurrung cultural materials.

    The City is seeking to deliver stage one for $45M and will call for expressions of interest in June for a head contractor for the project.

    The Gallery is expected to remain open until November this year while the procurement process takes place. Construction is expected to start in early 2026 and take approximately two years to complete, with the aim of re-opening in early 2028.

    To complete the project in its entirety, the City and Gallery will continue to seek $15M from the Federal Government to deliver stage two. An application for $15M still sits with the Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program, as the process was not completed before the Federal election.

    Stage two includes a dedicated gallery for Australian art (an additional 400m² of gallery space that was not part of the original project scope) and an elevated hospitality offering, featuring an improved café/restaurant incorporated into a redesigned sculpture annex and second floor function facility and terrace.

    To deliver stages one and two during the planned construction period, Federal funding would need to be confirmed by the end of this year. Although any additional funding secured would always be accommodated.

    The total project cost remains $54M. All funds raised to date have been put towards construction, however if Federal funding is secured it would mean some of the already committed funds can be reallocated to future programming for the new gallery spaces.

    City Chief Executive Officer Andrew Cooney said the Gallery redevelopment was an investment in the cultural and economic future of the region.

    “It is exciting to make this announcement today and confirm this city-defining project is going ahead. Over the past several months we have worked to refine the project scope and I am so pleased we can move forward with the budget available and deliver a fantastic outcome, with the option of a second stage should additional funding be secured,” Mr Cooney said.

    “Today’s announcement intends to give certainty to our community, particularly the many businesses that benefit from the tourism generated by the Gallery. The project will cement the Gallery’s reputation as a leading cultural institution in Australia and will trigger increased visitation to our region.

    “This news is also expected to encourage greater private sector investment in our city centre. Business owners can now be confident about the project’s future, factoring this into their current operations or potentially plan for other complementary business ventures.”

    Gallery Director Jessica Bridgfoot said a number of small changes to the design had achieved important savings for the project.

    “This project will meet key objectives and realise our original vision to deliver ‘The People’s Gallery’ – a place that empowers the Bendigo and broader Victorian community through accessibility, education, shared economic benefit and celebrating Traditional Owners. The redevelopment will establish the Gallery as an international, world-class cultural facility for future generations,” Ms Bridgfoot said.

    “Savings were achieved by rearranging some of the features of the redevelopment, reducing back of house areas and locating offsite storage. Other minor structural changes also helped save on material and engineering costs.

    “The project was granted the necessary planning permits from the City and Heritage Victoria in 2024 to proceed, and has been reviewed favourably by the Office of the Victorian Architect.”

    As part of the redevelopment, the Gallery will become a trusted Place of Keeping for Dja Dja Wurrung cultural material and the façade of the building will feature a design by a Dja Dja Wurrung artist.

    Dja Dja Wurrung Group Chief Executive Officer Rodney Carter said he was excited by the opportunities presented by the redevelopment.

    “The Gallery’s commitment to celebrating and preserving Dja Dja Wurrung culture and art is a significant benefit that supports outcomes across the Closing the Gap framework. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the Gallery through a dedicated Place of Keeping, and fully support additional funding for the redevelopment to be fully realised,” Mr Carter said.

    It is widely recognised the Gallery is an important economic driver for Greater Bendigo and both the City and Gallery continue to plan for event attraction that will support tourism and businesses during the closure.

    “In the coming months, the City and Gallery look forward to announcing a family-friendly exhibition that will be staged in partnership with the Discovery Science and Technology Centre from March to November next year, as well as sharing highlights of the 2026 major events and activation calendar,” Ms Bridgfoot said.

    “Gallery staff are also planning now for how they will continue to deliver a public program that allows residents, visitors and students to engage with the arts in other locations while the Gallery is closed.

    “For now, it is business as usual and residents and visitors are encouraged to visit the Frida Kahlo – In her own image exhibition before it closes on Sunday July 13.”

    The construction budget is made up of $21M from the Victorian Government, $9M from the City of Greater Bendigo, $4M from the Gallery Board and $9.35M from philanthropic donations, and is enough for the project to proceed.

    MIL OSI News –

    May 23, 2025
  • MIL-Evening Report: Floods, fires and even terrorist attacks: how ready are our hospitals to cope when disaster strikes?

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mitchell Sarkies, Senior Lecturer, Horizon Fellow and NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow at the Sydney School of Health Sciences, University of Sydney

    Floodwaters have engulfed large parts of New South Wales, with at least one person dead and almost 50,000 evacuated after days of heavy rainfall in a “one-in-500-year” flood event. The scale of the disaster is still unfolding and affected communities will be recovering for some time to come.

    One question worth asking is: how ready are our hospitals to cope when disaster strikes?

    A growing body of research, including our own, has looked at how hospitals might contend with disasters like floods, bushfires, heatwaves, cyclones or even mass injury events such as a stadium collapse. The answer? There’s room for improvement.

    Australia is already prone to natural disasters, which are expected to become more frequent and severe as the climate changes.

    Research around the world shows hospital administrators can better plan for how they’d cope if a disaster or terrorist attack wiped out their hospital’s capacity to function normally.

    When flood strikes, large parts of the hospital stop working

    In March 2022, rapidly rising floodwaters on Australia’s east coast posed an imminent threat to Ballina Hospital, on the NSW far north coast.

    With a few hours’ notice, staff safely evacuated the whole hospital to a nearby high school. This included 55 patients, essential equipment, supplies and medications.

    Our study documented this remarkable achievement via seven interviews with doctors and nurses integral to the evacuation.

    Several key themes emerged:

    • communication was disrupted: there was no mobile phone reception. Field hospital staff requested a satellite phone, but it was sent without any battery charge or a charging device
    • staff shortages: flooded roads prevented doctors and nurses from reaching the hospital. However, they could get to the high school field hospital, which still had road access
    • managing volunteers was tricky: community support was praised. However, there were so many volunteers, security was called to ensure volunteers didn’t get into spaces that would compromise the patient confidentiality, privacy and safety
    • patient tracking was a challenge: it was hard to keep track of vulnerable evacuated patients with cognitive decline or behavioural impairment
    • transport had to be improvised: cars, buses and taxis were used to transport equipment, medication and supplies
    • triage for patient transfers and discharging was crucial: health professionals prioritised less critical patients first, as they often make up the majority. By swiftly addressing their needs, staff could then concentrate on the smaller group of patients requiring intensive care.

    Some workers, dealing with their own personal losses during the evacuation, had to be sent home. One staff member told us:

    There were a couple of nursing staff who also lived within the flood risk area, and they had children at home, so we needed to let them go home.

    Another said:

    We did end up with almost too many people wanting to help, which is lovely, but it becomes a problem because we don’t need this many people.

    A third staff member said:

    Everybody was accounted for. We had a list of patients at one end and then when they got there, they put a new list of who was there and who was coming; that was all written on a big whiteboard.

    Disaster simulation: when a semi-trailer crash causes a stadium collapse

    Natural disasters aren’t the only kind of catastrophe for which hospitals must prepare.

    Our research has also looked at how hospitals might contend with a human-made disaster such as a mass casualty or injury event.

    Our team studied a mass casualty simulation exercise at one of Australia’s largest public hospitals.

    More than 200 hospital staff participated in the three‐hour long exercise, which simulated a semi‐trailer crashing into a stadium grandstand. Some 120 “patients” were taken to the hospital with crush, burn, smoke inhalation and other injuries.

    In the simulation, clinicians had to adapt quickly. New patients were continuously coming via the ambulance ramp and private cars.

    Participants had to make rapid collective decisions on treatment and transfers based on patient conditions and severity.

    During the exercise, additional random disruptive scenarios were introduced to test the clinicians’ ongoing responses. This included the city mayor repeatedly calling the Hospital Emergency Operations Centre for updates.

    Some key challenges included:

    • some of the hypothetical patients died from a lack of critical care equipment
    • an overwhelming number of minor injuries had to be managed
    • clinicians were uncertain about how many casualties were en route to the hospital and how many beds to make available for them
    • a shortage of orderlies to accompany transfers from the emergency department to surgical theatres or for scans
    • difficulties in keeping track of patients and bed allocations.

    We also observed hospital staff adapting to the situation. This included:

    • paediatricians treating adult patients with minor injuries
    • staff fast‐tracking triage
    • staff manually ventilating patients using a specialised resuscitation balloon when mechanical ventilation equipment was unavailable
    • running scans and imaging in batches instead of individually, due to the limited number of orderlies.

    A growing body of research

    Research shows that despite many hospitals having excellent, longstanding hospital disaster management plans, things can still go wrong. After the Fukushima nuclear accident in Japan, nearly half of evacuated stroke and renal failure patients died in vehicles or on arrival to another hospital.

    Learning from hospital responses to disasters can help hospitals prepare for the future.

    Overall, our research shows many Australian hospitals have excellent disaster preparedness planning. However, some areas require improvement well before disaster strikes. Adapting on-the-fly as your hospital is inundated with floodwater or struck by another disaster means things have been left too late.

    Faran Naru is the recipient of a Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarship (20203593). He works for the Australian government’s National Emergency Management Agency. This article reflects his work as a researcher, not the views of his employer.

    Janet Long, Jeffrey Braithwaite, Kate Churruca, and Mitchell Sarkies do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. Floods, fires and even terrorist attacks: how ready are our hospitals to cope when disaster strikes? – https://theconversation.com/floods-fires-and-even-terrorist-attacks-how-ready-are-our-hospitals-to-cope-when-disaster-strikes-257318

    MIL OSI Analysis – EveningReport.nz –

    May 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Banking: Algeria officially becomes member country of New Development Bank

    Source: New Development Bank

    Algeria has officially become a new member country of the New Development Bank (NDB).

    On May 19, 2025, Algeria deposited its instrument of accession, in line with the provisions of the Articles of Agreement of the New Development Bank.

    “On behalf of New Development Bank, I truly congratulate Algeria for joining the Bank. Algeria plays an important role not only in the economy of Northern Africa, but also at a global scale, and will definitely contribute to enhancing NDB’s position in the global financial arena,” said H.E. Mrs. Dilma Rousseff, NDB President.

    “Rich in natural resources, with a dynamic economy and strategic geographic position, Algeria has immense potential for growth and development. NDB is fully committed to becoming a reliable and trustworthy partner for Algeria, supporting its sustainable development agenda,” said President Dilma Rousseff.

    “The New Development Bank is a financial institution mobilizing resources for infrastructure and sustainable development projects. It is a platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing among its member countries. Together with Algeria, we will work to finance impactful projects that drive progress, improve lives, and contribute to development,” added President Dilma Rousseff.

    “We are delighted to announce the formalization of Algeria’s membership of the New Development Bank and thus becoming a full member of this prestigious international financial institution,” said H.E. Mr. Abdelkrim Bouzred, Minister of Finance of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria. “This membership is a testament to our belief in this institution’s vital role in financing global development, and its status as a key player capable of providing alternative and innovative solutions to promote the growth and resilience of its member countries’ economies.”

    “I remain convinced that my country’s membership of the NDB will create promising opportunities for collaboration and mutual support,” said Mr. Abdelkrim Bouzred.

    NDB’s membership expansion is in line with the Bank’s strategy to become a leading provider of solutions for infrastructure and sustainable development for emerging market economies and developing countries (EMDCs).

     

    Background information

    Established in 2015 by BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), the New Development Bank is a multilateral development bank aimed at mobilizing resources for infrastructure and sustainable development projects in BRICS and other EMDCs. Complementing the ongoing efforts of other multilateral and regional financial institutions, NDB aims to contribute to global growth and development by helping address the needs and aspirations of EMDCs.

    Since its establishment in 2015, NDB approved over 120 investment projects totalling USD 40 billion and spanning several key areas, including clean energy and energy efficiency, transport infrastructure, environmental protection, water supply and sanitation, social infrastructure and digital infrastructure.

    MIL OSI Global Banks –

    May 23, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Banking: Secretary-General of ASEAN receives Ambassador of Japan to Brunei Darussalam

    Source: ASEAN

    Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today met with Ambassador of Japan to Brunei Darussalam Kikuta Yutaka, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. They exchanged views on ASEAN-Japan relations, including Japan’s collaboration with Brunei Darussalam that contributes to the strengthening of ASEAN-Japan cooperation and advancing the ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

    The post Secretary-General of ASEAN receives Ambassador of Japan to Brunei Darussalam appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal.

    MIL OSI Global Banks –

    May 23, 2025
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