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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Homeless, HIA and Telecare services switching to council

    Source: City of Wolverhampton

    Customers will be able to access all the services as normal, with new email and phone contact details as follows:

    The new arrangements aim to realise operational benefits while continuing to deliver a seamless customer service.

    Improvements for customers include a new face to face offer alongside the introduction of a new housing advice service.

    This follows public consultation that identified residents want more face to face advice and support to help them stay in their accommodation.

    The new model is also in line with councils up and down the country having to manage rising costs and a huge increase in demand for Temporary Accommodation.  

    Councillor Steve Evans, the council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for City Housing, said: “We need to prevent more people losing their homes and through quality advice and support we will be able to offer that.

    “The proposed Housing Advice and Homeless Prevention Service will manage the growing demand and improve residents’ ability to make well informed decisions regarding their housing options.

    “We would like to thank Wolverhampton Homes for helping thousands of residents over the years and we have worked closely with them to make the transition to the remodelled service as smooth as possible.”

    The transfer of the HIA and Telecare from Wolverhampton Homes to the council will provide the opportunity to streamline services and give the council greater oversight on the delivery of the housing adaptations service, which impacts on services within the council such as adult social care, children’s services and occupational health.

    Councillor Evans added: “Wolverhampton Homes has been a key partner in the review of the HIA and Telecare and is supportive of the services being transferred to the council.

    “The transfer will further simplify the ability for all services involved in both policy development and assessment and delivery of adaptations to work under one governance framework ensuring quick and timely decision making when needed as well as further encouraging a shared knowledge and resource base.

    “The delivery of adaptations and telecare are an integral part of council functions and services. The council’s ability to ensure that elderly, vulnerable and disabled persons have access to aids, adaptations and technology supports people in remaining in their homes and will likely have a positive impact on their health and wellbeing, In addition, it also alleviates the pressures on health and social care services by reducing hospital admissions and the need for long term care both in and outside of the home.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New programme of council road and footway improvements to help tackle potholes across city

    Source: City of Wolverhampton

    A budget of £9.2 million for the highways capital programme 2025/26 was bolstered by an additional £500,000 council investment to help fix and prevent surface defects at last month’s council cabinet meeting.

    It will see dozens of roads and footways across the city given a new lease of life.

    Some of the roads included in the approved programme of improvements for 2025/26 – a mixture of resurfacing and surface dressing – can be seen in the attached list alongside approved footway improvements, with others to be confirmed.

    Councillor Qaiser Azeem, City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport and Green City, said: “Addressing potholes is a priority for City of Wolverhampton Council as we understand how important a safe and well maintained highways network is for all modes of transport.

    “While we carry out thousands of repairs to potholes every year, and will continue to do so, prevention work is key in the long term.

    “That is why we are investing in a further programme of resurfacing and other surface treatments informed by condition surveys and inspections across the network, identifying where improvements can make the most difference.

    “This approach is considered best practice nationally and will help us to reduce the need for reactive repairs in the long run.”

    Surface dressing can extend the life of roads, reducing the need for reactive repairs. It is completed quickly with little disruption to traffic. Where more extensive work is required, full resurfacing projects are completed.

    Over the past 5 years the council has treated more than 560 square kilometres of carriageway by resurfacing or surface dressing and repaired more than 58,000 defects in roads and footways – up to 44 per working day.

    Pothole repairs are carried out throughout the year too as the council strikes a balance between preventative and reactive work. 

    The highways capital programme also funds road safety and traffic management work, upgrades to car parks, streetlighting upgrades and more.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Man who glorifed Lee Rigby murder recalled to prison after Met Counter Terrorism investigation

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    Officers from the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command have ensured that a registered terrorist offender who glorified the murder of Lee Rigby has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years’ in prison after he breached his notification requirements.

    Royal Barnes 34 (28.08.90) was convicted in March 2014 of inciting terrorism overseas and three counts of transmitting a terrorist publication following the murder of Lee Rigby, a British soldier, in Woolwich.

    Commander Dominic Murphy, head of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command, said: “Monitoring those convicted of terrorism-related crimes is a key part of our work to ensure that they are not posing any further risk to the public.

    “Terrorism offenders are subject to strict notification requirements once they have completed their sentences, and we are proactive in making sure they are sticking to these. As this case shows we will not hesitate to take action should we identify any breaches and it should also send a message that there are serious consequences for those who do so.”

    Barnes was sentenced to five years and four months in jail in 2014 after he produced videos, posted on Youtube, showing footage of the scene and calling for British-based Muslims to fight the government.

    He was released from prison in September 2016, but recalled in June 2017 for breaching his licence when he was found in possession of an iPhone which he hadn’t notified officers about. He was then released again in May 2019 and was subject to a number of ‘Part 4’ notification requirements.

    On 26 October 2023 he was arrested for breaches of these notification requirements relating to use of a vehicle, mobile phone and email account. He was also found to have been involved in fraudulent activity related to possession of bank cards.

    He pleaded guilty to these offences on 25 October last year and was sentenced on 28 March, at the Old Bailey, to three-and-a-half years in prison for the two breaches and a further 12 months, to be served consecutively, for the fraud offence.

    He must serve at least two thirds of his sentence in custody before being referred to a parole board.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: 2025 Cleantech Conference: Advancing Europe’s Clean Industrial Transformation

    Source: European Union 2

    The Commission’s recently adopted Competitiveness Compass charts a clear course for the EU. It underscores the importance in ensuring sustainable prosperity in its competitiveness agenda while preserving its unique social market economy. Succeeding in this transition will the EU safeguard its sovereignty, economic security, and global influence.

    As the continent transitions towards a net-zero economy, shaping a favourable market to develop and manufacture the clean technologies for this transformation is key. This is not just imperative to meet the EU’s climate neutrality target, but a significant opportunity for the EU to build a clean, innovative, and competitive economy in a carbon constrained world.

    The forthcoming Clean Industrial Deal will play a central role in putting Europe on its desired path. It aims to secure the EU as an attractive location for manufacturing, including energy intensive industries, and to promote cleantech and new circular business models. 

    This year’s Cleantech Conference will explore the Clean Industrial Deal and how Europe is going to navigate the much-needed investment for decarbonisation. Notably, the conference will discuss how decarbonisation through innovation, thanks to initiatives like the Innovation Fund, can give the EU the upper hand in the race to climate neutrality.

    Registration for onsite participation closes on 24 March 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Greens concerned by Government delays to relationships education guidance

    Source: Scottish Greens

    28 Mar 2025 Education

    Schools must feel safe for all pupils. Education can help to end violence against women and girls.

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    With extreme misogyny on the rise, the Scottish Greens are deeply concerned that new guidance for teaching young people about relationships and sexual health could face further delay.
     
    Green MSP Ross Greer has worked since 2016 to update this teaching guidance, with a focus on tackling violence against women and girls by introducing content on the importance of consent. The current guidance was produced in 2014 and is woefully inadequate. It does not include a section on consent in sexual relationships, nor is it fully LGBTQ-inclusive.
     
    Mr Greer was heavily involved in drafting new guidance during the Scottish Greens’ time in government. This was published and consulted on in 2023, but the results of that consultation and the Scottish Government’s response are only now being published.
     
    In the government’s response to the consultation, they have said that they will ‘further develop/clarify’ sixteen areas of the guidance, which will likely lead to a further delay to its introduction. This is despite the increased recognition that many boys and young men are being radicalised by extreme online misogyny, as highlighted by the recent Netflix series Adolescence.
     
    The Scottish Greens have urged the Scottish Government to listen to the positive feedback already received from young people, highlighting the survey and focus group work carried out by Youngscot and the Scottish Youth Parliament.

    Scottish Greens’ education spokesperson Ross Greer MSP said:

    “Violence against women and girls is rampant across society and sadly our schools are no exception. Twice as many girls feel unsafe at school because of sexism as they did a decade ago. Teaching all pupils, but especially boys and young men, about the importance of consent is essential to tackling this and making our schools safer. It cannot wait any longer.
     
    “I have spent close to a decade trying to fix this guidance. The draft we produced and consulted on two years ago starts with a substantial section on the importance of consent in relationships. This was based on years of evidence gathering which proved that far too many pupils were leaving school having received education on sex and relationships which didn’t cover this crucial concept.
     
    “As the Netflix drama Adolescence has highlighted, teachers and schools need more resources and support to protect women and girls, and to support men and boys. Another long delay means they are still stuck with decade-old guidance which is woefully out of date.
     
    “The Scottish Government needs to set a clear deadline for finishing what we started. This guidance must be ready to go no later than when the new school year starts in August.”

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Spring Statement heralds further boost to growth in Scotland

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    News story

    Spring Statement heralds further boost to growth in Scotland

    Scottish Secretary welcomes Chancellor’s £2.2billion defence budget boost to create more jobs and opportunities in the sector as part of Plan for Change

    Growth is central to the Spring Statement announcements and Plan for Change, as Sec of State Ian Murray championed at the signing of the Argyll & Bute Growth Deal recently

    Chancellor Rachel Reeves this week pledged a new era of security and national renewal as she delivered a Spring Statement to kickstart economic growth, protect working people and keep Britain safe. 

    Scottish Secretary Ian Murray has welcomed her measures, including a £2.2 billion increase in the UK-wide defence budget for 2025-26, on top of £2.9 billion announced at Autumn Budget.

    Mr Murray said:

    We are living in an increasingly insecure world, and the extra £2.2 billion for defence – on top of the £2.9 billion announced at Autumn Budget – will make Britain stronger and safer. This is a huge boost for Scotland’s world-leading defence sector, which delivers Scottish economic growth and more highly-skilled jobs. The increase will also mean better homes for our military personnel and families, including the thousands based in Scotland. 

    Today’s announcements underpin the great strides being made by the UK Government in achieving stability in our public finances. There have been three interest rate cuts since the general election. Next week the increase in the minimum wage will mean a pay rise for hundreds of thousands of workers in Scotland and our employment rights legislation will deliver the biggest upgrade in workers’ rights in a generation. 

    The Spring Statement also delivered an extra £28 million for the Scottish Government. That is on top of their £4.9 billion extra from the budget, creating a record £47.7 billion settlement for 25/26, announced at the Autumn Budget. This is the biggest budget settlement in the history of devolution and an end to austerity. The Scottish Government must now use that wisely – to improve Scotland’s failing public services.” 

    This latest defence boost builds on the Chancellor’s recent visit to Babcock in Rosyth where she also announced that UK defence exporters would benefit from a £2 billion increase to UK Export Finance lending capacity. 

    Her Spring Statement underlines that growth is at the heart of the UK Government’s Plan for Change with £13 billion of additional capital spend allocated alongside the defence funding boost.

    It follows the Budget in the autumn where it was announced that the Scottish Government will be provided with a £47.7 billion settlement in 2025/26 – the largest in real terms in the history of devolution. This includes an additional £3.4 billion through the Barnett formula, with £2.8 billion for day-to-day spending and £610 million for capital investment.  

    The measures announced this week top up these Barnett consequentials by a further £28 million in 2025/26.

    The Scottish Government continues to receive over 20% more per person than equivalent UK Government spending in the rest of the UK, translating into over £8.5 billion more in 2025-26. Block Grant funding from 2026-27 onwards will be confirmed at Phase 2 of the Spending Review, which concludes on 11 June 2025. The Chief Secretary to the Treasury will meet with his counterparts from the devolved governments to discuss their priorities ahead of its conclusion.

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    Published 28 March 2025

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Dame Karen Pierce visits Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    World news story

    Dame Karen Pierce visits Bosnia and Herzegovina

    UK Special Envoy for the Western Balkans, Dame Karen Pierce, used her visit to reiterate the UK’s commitment to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

    UK Special Envoy for the Western Balkans, Dame Karen Pierce, paid her first official visit in this role to Bosnia and Herzegovina on 27-28 March.

    Dame Karen Pierce, one of the UK’s most experienced diplomats, has been appointed the UK Special Envoy for the Western Balkans in February this year, taking over from Air Chief Marshal The Lord Peach.

    Dame Karen Pierce began her visit with talks with the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina members, Chair of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Minister of Foreign Affairs in which she reiterated the UK’s steadfast commitment to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s stability and security.

    Dame Karen Pierce said:

    It’s an honour to have been appointed as the UK’s Special Envoy for the Western Balkans – a region of great personal attachment to me, and to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina so early on in my role. The UK remains fully committed to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

    I am visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina in a moment of political crisis. It is important to underline that BiH has the institutions and mechanisms to respond to this crisis. An early domestic resolution will enable further progress on the country’s EU path. For our part, the UK will continue to support BiH in fulfilling its Euro-Atlantic aspirations.

    This autumn, the UK is hosting the Berlin Process summit with Western Balkans leaders to support stability, security and economic co-operation in the region Dame Karen Pierce discussed objectives and delivery with Amer Kapetanovic, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council, a key regional partner.

    During the visit, Special Envoy Dame Karen Pierce also met human rights defenders, journalists, and project partners with whom the UK works on a range of issues for the benefit of citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

    In her meeting with leaders and representatives of the biggest religious communities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, she urged them to work together to deescalate political crises and to build trust between communities: preserving peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina is paramount.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: European Diversity Month opening event and award ceremony

    Source: European Union 2

    Join us as we open European Diversity Month 2025 and reveal the winners of the European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Award. Find out the champions for inclusion and how your organisation can harness diversity and inclusion to embrace mental health and well-being at the workplace.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Shaping the future of farming and the agri-food sector

    Source: European Union 2

    The Conference on the Vision for Agriculture and Food brings together key stakeholders —European agri-food sectors, civil society, rural communities, consumers, think tanks, academia, Member States, and MEPs— to discuss how to shape an attractive farming and agri-food sector for future generations.

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  • MIL-OSI Video: UK A Day in the Life of our Deputy Speakers

    Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

    The House of Commons has three Deputy Speakers, who fill in for the Speaker in the Chamber and have a range of parliamentary duties. For the first time in history all of the Deputy Speakers are women. We accompanied them and their private secretary, Abi, to see what a day for them looks like.

    #womenshistorymonth

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXw-8oP_kHg

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Success at the 2025 Local Government Awards!

    Source: Northern Ireland City of Armagh

    Councils throughout Northern Ireland celebrated as the ten award winners of the 2025 Local Government Awards were announced at an event hosted by Barra Best at the Game of Thrones Studio in Banbridge last night (Thursday 27 March).

    Coordinated by the Northern Ireland Local Government Association (NILGA), the awards ceremony also marked the 10th anniversary of the newly established councils and the evolving role of councillors, who are vital in advocating and delivering for their communities and the wider region.

    This year’s awards attracted 69 entries and were designed to celebrate the exceptional efforts of councils in their communities. They highlighted the innovative service provision, new initiatives, and the personal commitment of councillors, local government staff, and local government partners.

    The award categories focused on showcasing the dedication, hard work, and creative approaches that local councils demonstrate daily, while also creating opportunities for local government staff and elected members to shine.

    Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council collected two awards on the night.

    Food Heartland took home the award for ‘Best Outcome of the Past Decade Award.’ This council-led initiative connects farmers, food producers and chefs across the borough to work collaboratively to foster a vibrant food culture and showcase the region’s exceptional culinary offerings.

    Local Government Awards 2025. Best Outcome of the Past Decade Award. Winner: Food Heartland – Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council. The award was presented by Jonathon Carr West, CEO, LGiU.

    ABC Place Plans, which helps to empower communities, promotes collaboration and integrates sustainability to strengthen civic pride, enhance wellbeing and ensure long-term prosperity and resilience of our towns and cities, won the ‘Innovative Planning for the Future Award.’

    Local Government Awards 2025. Innovative Planning for the Future Award Winner: ABC Place Plans – Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. The award was presented by Stephanie Singer, Director, Quadra Consulting.

    NILGA President, Cllr Alison Bennington stated, “Councils across Northern Ireland are committed to enhancing the communities they serve while also supporting broader government and civic initiatives. Our councils undertake valuable work and dedicate time and resources to modernise and improve their areas for local communities, businesses, and visitors, as well as for wider government and civic society.

    “The Local Government Awards are a testament to these services and provide benchmarks for broader government. They offer fantastic learning tools for councils in an environment where every penny and resource counts.

    “We can improve by learning from the best. This is a passion of NILGA, which is evident in each of our ambitious and resourceful councils. Congratulations to our winners and finalists and thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate and support the 2025 Local Government Awards.”

    Celebrating a “Decade of Achievement” for Northern Ireland’s councils, Communities Minister Gordon Lyons said “Councils play a central role in delivering a wide range of services and in helping to develop and grow the local economy – making life better for all our citizens.

    The Minister continued, “Councils have made significant progress, taking on planning responsibilities, introducing Community Planning, and working in partnership with central government to develop and deliver City and Growth Deals. This has brought decision-making closer to local communities, ensuring services are tailored to meet specific needs. Local councils have also driven economic regeneration by partnering with businesses, investing in infrastructure, and promoting tourism. Initiatives like Labour Market Partnerships and the £1 billion investment in City and Growth Deals are creating jobs, boosting entrepreneurship, and enhancing connectivity.”

    APSE Chief Executive Mo Baines remarked, “Across local government, day in and day out, our unsung frontline heroes go above and beyond to deliver for their local communities. The Local Government Awards highlight their commitment to the goals of continuous improvement and excellence in public services. From maintaining beautiful parks and managing waste collection to attracting businesses and promoting arts, culture, and leisure, it is a privilege to recognise the fantastic work that local councils do on the front lines.”

    The awards cover ten categories, with sponsor partners and support bodies including agendaNi, the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE), CCLA Good Investment, Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL), Hays Recruitment, the Local Government Information Unit (LGiU), the Local Government Staff Commission (LGSC), Quadra Consulting, the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI), and the William Johnston Memorial Trust (WJMT).

    Also shortlisted for the awards were the Inclusive ABC Initiative (Local Government Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award), Council-wide Quality Management System (Best Use of Data and Technology Award) and ABC Safeguarding Officer, Gary Scott (Employee of the year).

    Click here for a full list of the winners.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Marat Khusnullin: Monolith of the Bolshoi Theatre branch in Kaliningrad is 100% ready

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

    In Sevastopol, on Cape Khrustalny, the installation of the main metal structures of the opera and ballet theater has been completed.

    In Kaliningrad, the construction of the supporting frame of the building of the Bolshoi Theatre branch on Oktyabrsky Island has been successfully completed. This stage has become the most important milestone in the implementation of the cultural and educational complex project. This was reported by Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

    “On the instructions of the President, we are implementing a large-scale project to create cultural, educational and museum complexes in four Russian cities – Vladivostok, Kemerovo, Sevastopol and Kaliningrad. These unique objects, designed by leading architects and designers of international level, are real world-class cultural centers. They will include the best theaters, museums, concert halls and creative universities. The scale of the complexes is impressive – the total area exceeds 600 thousand square meters, which allows for up to 30 thousand visitors at a time. In particular, a branch of the Bolshoi Theater is being built in Kaliningrad, which has already celebrated its 249th anniversary. At the new facility in the cluster, the construction of the load-bearing monolith of the building has been completed, the façade is 94% ready,” said Marat Khusnullin.

    The Deputy Prime Minister noted that the new theater has an original form, repeating the ballet rotation. The building is distinguished by a unique console 80 m long and 50 m high. Workers are currently working on the interior decoration of the premises and laying engineering systems.

    The building will include three functional zones – a public space, a stage complex, and utility rooms. Two auditoriums will provide a capacity of 950 and 300 seats, respectively.

    Within the framework of the project, which is being implemented as part of a large-scale cultural and educational complex, all work on the installation of reinforced concrete structures and the assembly of metal structures has been completed. The total volume of concrete laid was about 46 thousand cubic meters, and the mass of the assembled metal structures reached more than 6.2 thousand tons.

    “We have completed the largest and most extensive stage of creating the building’s load-bearing monolith. Currently, we are creating more than 10 types of life support systems for the building inside the building, the area of which is almost 36 thousand square meters. Considering that they are all laid along different routes and intersect with each other, we can confidently say that the stage of installing utility networks is no less responsible and complex. We are also continuing work on installing the upper mechanization of the large and small auditoriums. In order to maintain the planned schedules, we work seven days a week, 24/7,” said Dmitry Rzhannikov, CEO of STG-Zapad.

    The construction of a cultural and educational complex in Kaliningrad is part of a large-scale federal project to create four new cultural centers in Russia, initiated by President Vladimir Putin in 2018. The project is aimed at developing the cultural infrastructure of the regions and improving the quality of life of the population.

    In addition, as part of the construction of cultural clusters in Sevastopol, the most important stage of the construction of the opera and ballet theater was successfully completed on Mys Khrustalny – the installation of the main metal structures was completed. As part of the work, the builders completed the unwinding – removed the safety supports from the canopy and the hovering pedestrian console.

    It took specialists two years to install more than 15 thousand tons of metal. The project’s special feature is that each element of the metal structure is unique and not repeated. The technical characteristics of the hovering console are also impressive – it can withstand a load twice its own weight.

    The innovative nature of the project is supported by the use of modern bridge-building technologies – the entire building is equipped with Russian hinged supports, which ensure the stability of the roof and compensate for possible structural movements.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 03/28/2025, 14-24 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A107PU5 (RZhD 1P-30R) were changed.

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    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    03/28/2025

    14:24

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC) on March 28, 2025, 14-24 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 109.76) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1222.98 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 27.5%) of the security RU000A107PU5 (RZhD 1P-30R) were changed.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Alexey Overchuk spoke in a video message at the plenary session of the International Economic Forum of the CIS Member States

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

    Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk spoke at the plenary session of the International Economic Forum of the CIS Member States “New Impetus for the Development of the Greater Eurasian Partnership” held in Moscow.

    From the transcript:

    A. Overchuk: Good afternoon, dear colleagues!

    Alexey Overchuk’s speech in the format of a video address at the plenary session of the International Economic Forum of the CIS Member States “New Impetus for the Development of the Greater Eurasian Partnership”

    15 hours ago

    Thank you very much for the opportunity to share my thoughts on the development of the Greater Eurasian Partnership. The initiative to create the GEP was put forward by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin in his Address to the Federal Assembly back in 2015. Everything that has happened in the world over the past 10 years convinces us that there is no alternative to this path.

    We are witnessing a change in the world order around us. This transformation is based on a set of factors that have caused new problems and contradictions to emerge and have exacerbated old conflicts. As a rule, the underlying cause of any conflicts that humanity has faced in its history is always access to resources, including food, energy, raw materials, labor, and markets.

    Every time history brought productive forces to a new level of development, humanity had a need for new resources. As a rule, this led to conflicts related to redistribution.

    The modern transformation affects issues of food and energy security, as well as new technologies, the implementation of which requires intensive use of critical raw materials and rare earth elements. Their supply is quite limited, and therefore control over them is critically important for the implementation of a new technological turn and maintaining or acquiring leadership positions in the world.

    The solution to the objective problems of our time requires approaches based on the mutual desire to build mutually beneficial relations and cooperation between sovereign states in the interests of the common good, well-being and security of peoples.

    In this context, the initiative of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin to form the Greater Eurasian Partnership is particularly relevant. It is designed to prevent the segmentation of international contacts, their disintegration into disparate blocks and structures, which reduces the overall efficiency of economic activity. The BEP will create a reliable material basis for ensuring sustainable economic growth – a seamless transport and logistics system, a self-sufficient payment architecture, a multilateral platform for innovative cooperation, a wide network of economic corridors.

    The Russian leadership calls for the formation of a contour of equal and indivisible security, mutually beneficial, equitable cooperation and prosperity on the Eurasian continent in the foreseeable future. A special role in the new Eurasian system of security and development is given to issues of the economy, social well-being, integration and mutually beneficial cooperation, solving such problems as overcoming poverty, inequality, climate, ecology, developing mechanisms to respond to the threats of a pandemic and crises in the global economy.

    The Eurasian centers of the multipolar world are based on integration projects, which, as a rule, are formed around large sovereign economies or geographic regions. In the post-Soviet space, integration is of a multi-level nature, which reflects a respectful attitude towards the readiness of individual countries to deepen bilateral and multilateral ties, as well as to participate in the creation of supranational regulatory instruments and the assumption of corresponding obligations. Here we are talking about the Union State of Russia and Belarus, the Eurasian Economic Union and the Commonwealth of Independent States.

    Other integration projects taking shape around major economies and geographic regions of Eurasia include China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the Gulf Cooperation Council, and the Organization of Turkic States.

    In turn, the sovereign states of Eurasia participate in such system-forming structures as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, as well as in BRICS and APEC, which go beyond the geography of Eurasia. It is obvious that these associations have the potential to develop into international platforms where joint decisions will be developed that affect the interests of integration entities formed around the large economies and geographic centers of Eurasia, and interaction with the countries of the global South and the Pacific Ocean basin will be carried out.

    The result of the consolidation of efforts of all participating states and integration entities will be the Greater Eurasian Partnership, which in its essence will be an integration of integrations, giving impetus to sustainable development, socio-economic progress, the development and application of new technologies, the improvement of transport and logistics connectivity, as well as the strengthening of cultural and other ties between the peoples of Eurasia.

    The implementation of this vision will require the convergence of integration projects based on the harmonization of regulatory requirements for financial markets, the conduct of fair multilateral trade and investment, the development of industrial cooperation and the formation of sustainable international value chains, the strengthening of the common contractual framework in matters of food and energy security, environmental protection, as well as the coordination of technological, information and communication, infrastructure and cultural development in Eurasia.

    The construction of the BEP must be carried out in compliance with the principles of international law, respect for interests, consideration of regional and cultural characteristics and levels of development of individual participants, as well as decision-making based on consensus. This is the spirit that we are able to maintain within the Union State, the EAEU and the CIS, so these associations can become an example for developing the mechanisms of the BEP.

    The CIS experience and its active involvement in the “integration of integrations” project are necessary for the successful development of Greater Eurasia. After all, within the Commonwealth, a solid regulatory framework and effective tools for the development of historically established trade, economic and humanitarian ties have been created. These developments can be applied throughout the Eurasian continent.

    It is important that the association is in excellent shape, as evidenced by economic indicators. According to the CIS Statistical Committee, the growth of industrial production for January-October 2024 was 4.2%, the volume of freight traffic – 7.4%, retail turnover – 7.7%. The Commonwealth’s GDP for three quarters of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 increased by 4.4%. Such successes were largely achieved thanks to the development of industrial cooperation, movement along the path of strengthening technological sovereignty based on science and innovation.

    Our trade and economic relations within the Eurasian Economic Union are built in the logic of the values and ideas underlying the Greater Eurasia project. The EAEU’s commitment to unlocking its potential as one of the economic centers of the BEP is enshrined in the Declaration on the Further Development of Economic Processes within the EAEU until 2030 and for the Period up to 2045, “The Eurasian Economic Path”, adopted following the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in St. Petersburg on December 25, 2023. In this strategic document, the heads of state of the EAEU declared their desire to achieve by 2045 the transformation of the EAEU into a self-sufficient, harmoniously developed and attractive macro-region for all countries of the world, possessing economic, technological and intellectual leadership and maintaining a high level of well-being of the population of the member states.

    Work in this area has a positive effect on economic indicators. Thus, in 2024, the EAEU GDP increased by 4.2%. For the EU, for example, the similar indicator, according to preliminary estimates, was only 0.8%.

    The experience of the EAEU can also be a good support for building a space of well-being and prosperity in Eurasia. In particular, the elimination of non-tariff barriers in the EAEU by switching to uniform mandatory requirements for EAEU goods (uniform SPS requirements, uniform technical regulations), as well as the elimination of customs control annually for the period 2015-2023, provided a sustainable increase in the growth rate of the EAEU GDP in the amount of 14.5 billion US dollars. Mutual trade of the EAEU due to these measures was on average 24% higher.

    The EAEU has already achieved significant success in the international arena. The dialogue is being strengthened based on memorandums of cooperation. Important steps in terms of forming the BEP have already been made based on such agreements with the secretariats of the SCO and ASEAN.

    Free trade agreements have been concluded with Vietnam, Serbia and Iran. The latter has recently also become an observer state in the EAEU. The coordination of FTA agreements with a number of other countries is in the final stage. According to our estimates, entering into new FTA agreements could expand the preferential sales market for the union from the current 480 million people to almost 880 million people.

    Dialogue with China is actively developing, with which the EAEU has created a solid basis for interaction in the form of two existing non-preferential trade agreements that underlie the integration of economic processes within the union with the One Belt, One Road initiative.

    The joint search for new solutions and synchronization of the development of integration projects, as well as infrastructure initiatives, work for the benefit of regional interconnectedness, increase the weight of our economies, and form the basis on which a new architecture of global economic relations in Eurasia and beyond can be built.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Alexander Novak held a meeting on improving the investment climate in the North Caucasus Federal District

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    Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak held a meeting at the Government Coordination Center on improving the investment climate in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation that are part of the North Caucasus Federal District. The meeting was attended by Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov, Minister of Construction and Housing and Utilities Irek Fayzullin, Minister of Energy Sergey Tsivilev, representatives of federal executive bodies, heads and representatives of constituent entities that are part of the North Caucasus Federal District, representatives of development institutions, investment banks, as well as PJSC Gazprom, OOO Gazprom Mezhregiongaz, PJSC Rosseti, JSC Kavkaz.RF, JSC Rosagroleasing, etc.

     

    “One of the tasks set by the President is to achieve the national goal of a sustainable, dynamic economy. A national project has been formed, the goals of which also include ensuring investment growth by 60% by 2030. Of course, the regions will play a decisive role in solving this problem: the quality of work with businesses, the effectiveness of investments and the speed of project implementation depend on them. Let me remind you that, based on the results of last year, very good results were achieved in terms of investment growth rates – plus 7.4%, in 2023 the growth was 9.8%. In total, this is almost 20% of accumulated growth,” said Alexander Novak, opening the meeting.

    The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the significant role of investment activity in the North Caucasus in achieving the national goal of investment growth. “The Federal District demonstrates historical leadership in core non-resource industries, including light industry and the agricultural sector. The infrastructure and transport and logistics potential of the district serve as the basis for reorienting the country’s foreign economic activity from the West to the South. In the North Caucasus Federal District, as in other regions of Russia, private investment plays a key role – it should become the main driver of growth. The priority task is to create favorable conditions through various formats of investor support, including risk sharing, access to long-term money and improvement of the administrative and legal environment,” said the Deputy Prime Minister.

    He named three main areas of work in the North Caucasus Federal District.

    The first is the creation of institutional conditions at the local level by introducing a regional investment standard. This work needs to be expanded from the federal and regional to municipal levels. The next stage should be a systemic restart of work to improve the investment climate. To this end, on the instructions of the President, the Ministry of Economic Development, together with the Agency for Strategic Initiatives, is forming a national business model.

    The second direction is related to the replication and fine-tuning of federal support instruments. The project financing factory, mechanisms of agreements on the protection and encouragement of capital investments are in demand. An important instrument for attracting investment to the regions are special economic zones and PPP mechanisms, infrastructure instruments and targeted support measures.

    The third block of work should be aimed at increasing the investment attractiveness of the subjects of the North Caucasus Federal District – solving issues related to the specifics of the regions. In this direction, it is necessary to solve the problems of increasing the activity of credit institutions, as well as trust in investors implementing projects in the Caucasus. Regions need to work more actively to bring business out of the shadows.

    Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov and Minister of Energy Sergey Tsivilev reported on the achievements in the field of breakthrough investment projects in the Caucasus and on the progress of the implementation of programs for the modernization of the energy infrastructure of the North Caucasus Federal District. In order to ensure sufficient power supply capacity for the population and industry, the task was set to combat illegal cryptocurrency mining in the region.

    According to the Minister of Construction and Housing and Utilities Irek Faizullin, the collection of payments for housing and utilities services in the North Caucasus Federal District remains low: in a number of regions it does not exceed 43%. He also paid special attention to the problems of accidents in heating networks, the need to update the water disposal infrastructure and compliance with the deadlines and quality of construction of infrastructure facilities in the housing and utilities sector, etc.

    Following the meeting, Alexander Novak instructed the authorities of the North Caucasus Federal District regions to actively engage in targeted work with businesses, inform entrepreneurs and SMEs about available opportunities, including new government support measures. The Agency for Strategic Initiatives, together with the Ministry of Economic Development, was instructed to introduce indicators for assessing the use of government support measures in the North Caucasus Federal District, as well as to work out the launch of new programs together with development institutions and investment banks, taking into account the existing experience of applying support measures for breakthrough investment projects.

    The Deputy Prime Minister paid special attention to the need to bring the collection rates for energy supply, gas and housing and communal services to the level of the Russian average. To this end, he instructed to implement the best available practices and tools for improving payment discipline used in the leading regions of Russia, including those subjects of the North Caucasus Federal District where the collection rate exceeds 98%. The regions should exchange information with each other on the use of such practices. Gazprom, together with regional authorities, was instructed to consolidate abandoned networks in order to minimize gas losses in them, and to monitor work to prevent emergency situations. Rosseti will have to analyze the implementation of the Rosseti North Caucasus program of measures to reduce losses in power grids, as well as analyze their investment program to determine measures to develop regional energy systems.

    At the end of the meeting, Alexander Novak invited representatives of federal and regional executive authorities, as well as representatives of development institutions, banks and businesses to take part in the Caucasus Investment Forum, which will be held in the city of Mineralnye Vody in Stavropol Krai on May 25–27. The Deputy Prime Minister called the forum an important discussion platform that helps increase the investment attractiveness of the region. “Last year, 100 agreements worth more than 106 billion rubles were signed at the forum, including 7 agreements with foreign companies. Therefore, I count on your active participation in the forum, as well as companies and partners from your regions,” said Alexander Novak.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: AMERICA/ARGENTINA – A society that gives space to God, that seeks to be guided by Him is a society that is a sign of hope

    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI

    Friday, 28 March 2025

    Diocesis de La Rioja

    La Rioja (Agenzia Fides) – “Social pastoral care is a fundamental dimension of the Church’s mission, which seeks to make the Kingdom of God present amidst the difficulties and challenges of daily life,” said Dante Braida, President of the Episcopal Commission for Social Pastoral Care and Bishop of the Diocese of La Rioja, who pointed out that “this action promotes a Church close to its citizens, concerned with the problems of its community and committed to justice and solidarity.” The Prelate considers social pastoral care a fundamental area in the Church’s interaction with society, especially in the context of an outgoing Church.Bishop Braida’s goal is “a social pastoral ministry that strengthens and promotes four main axes: the social dimension of faith, so that every Christian can exercise their identity in the social commitments they assume; participation as a citizen, that is, as part of social life; the protection of the environment and the way in which we deal with addictions, the meaning and care of life and everything that damages it, such as drug trafficking.””There are many reasons to have hope,” the bishop continued. “When a family is founded, opens itself to life, grows, and raises its children, that is a very strong sign of hope. When people launch new entrepreneurial initiatives to serve society; when children, adolescents, and young people want to study and develop professionally in sports, the arts, and science. Other signs of hope are when society cares for its elderly; a society that cultivates its faith, that gives space to God and wants to be guided by Him, that is a sign of hope.””Local parishes, in particular, and the entire diocese, which has a diverse population and significant social challenges, are committed to addressing the social reality of their community. The support of priests, sisters, and lay people, as well as that of Bishop Braida, is fundamental,” Sister Silvia Somaré, missionary of the “Hermanas Esclavas del Corazón de Jesús” (ecj) in La Rioja and member of the diocesan press office, told Fides. “The presence of indigenous communities is notable, as is the existence of rural areas with high rates of poverty and difficulties in accessing basic services. Another precarious situation is social inequality, manifested in the gap between the most privileged and the most vulnerable. This situation is exacerbated in some suburbs of the capital and in the inland cities, where a lack of opportunities and unstable job security lead to exclusion and marginalization.”In light of this reality, several social pastoral measures have been launched to support the most vulnerable communities and promote their integral development. These measures are based on the principles of the Church’s social doctrine, which promotes human dignity, social justice, and the common good. Among the most important initiatives are the distribution of food and the establishment of community kitchens for families in vulnerable situations; initiatives aimed at strengthening the social fabric and creating development opportunities for communities through training workshops, micro-enterprises, and productive projects; support for the homeless, drug addicts, or victims of violence through comprehensive assistance programs, personalized care, and support through soup kitchens; the promotion of local culture and identity; and networking with other institutions.”The entire Church in La Rioja remains committed to building a more just and fraternal society, where everyone has the opportunity to develop their potential and live with dignity,” Sister Silvia concluded. (AP) (Agenzia Fides, 28/3/2025)
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  • MIL-OSI Europe: VATICAN – The Missionary Exhibition in the Vatican Gardens, which 100 years ago introduced the world to the “Church in a state of mission”

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    Friday, 28 March 2025

    dalla Rivista Illustrata della Esposizione Missionaria Vaticana

    by Fabio BerettaVatican City (Agenzia Fides) – Books, black and white photographs, artifacts from deserts and tropical rainforests. Letters with testimonies and accounts of excursions to impenetrable and inaccessible areas, along with bird and reptile eggs. The Vatican Missionary Exposition, held exactly one hundred years ago, offered a fascinating tour of the cultural diversity and universality of the Church’s mission. In 1925, on the occasion of the Jubilee, the Vatican Gardens hosted this great exhibition, which attracted pilgrims and visitors from all over the world. The exhibition not only reflected the richness of cultures and geographies, but also the universal scope of the mission of liberation and salvation entrusted by Christ to His Church.The initiative was promoted by Pius XI, who personally financed and supervised the realization of this unprecedented exhibition.Pope Ratti had been nurturing this idea for some time, and the project took shape in a record time of two years. The compass that guided Pius XI in the creation of the Vatican Missionary Exposition was his deep commitment to missionary work, shared with his predecessor Benedict XV. It was the latter who, in 1919, signed the Apostolic Letter Maximum illud, “on the work of missionaries throughout the world”. Historian André Rétif defined Achille Ratti as “the Pope of the missions” for the decisive impulse he gave to the evangelizing work of the Church of Rome.That period was marked by numerous initiatives and innovations that reflected the strength, audacity, and creativity of the missionary spirit. In 1926, Pius XI instituted World Mission Sunday, consolidating the Church’s universal commitment to evangelization. That same year, at the Janiculum, the transfer of the Pontifical Urbaniana Athenaeum, the precursor to today’s Pontifical Urbaniana University, intended for the training of seminarians from mission territories, was completed. A year later, in 1927, Fides Agency was founded, the Church’s first missionary agency.The Vatican Missionary Exposition, inaugurated in 1925, had a clear purpose: “To gather and exhibit in this City, the capital of the world, everything that can shed light on the nature and activity of the Catholic missions, on the places where they operate, in a word, everything related to them,” wrote Pius XI himself.To bring his project to fruition, Pius XI entrusted the organization of the Vatican Missionary Exposition to Dutch Cardinal Willem Marinus Van Rossum, then Prefect of the Sacred Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith (today the Dicastery for Evangelization – Section for the First Evangelization and the New Particular Churches). Following the Pope’s instructions, Van Rossum initially convened, in a consultative capacity, the Procurators and Representatives of the Missionary Institutes residing in Rome. However, the initiative took official status on April 24, 1923, when Pius XI sent him a letter granting him full authority to hold the event. In order to organize the Exposition, Van Rossum created a Steering Committee, which included Angelo Roncalli, who was elected Pope John XXIII in 1958. In addition, a thirty-six-member subcommittee was formed, composed of representatives from various missionary institutes.Pius XI’s decision to promote this event transcended the religious sphere. In a Europe still traumatized by the First World War, the Pope saw in the Exposition a message of hope and a testimony to the role of the Church in a world marked by secularization. Through the Expositions, the Church not only communicated its mission but also sought new forms of expression to bring its message to the contemporary world. The scale of the project was exceptional: enormous resources were allocated to ensure the success of the Vatican Missionary Exposition. Set up in the gardens adjacent to the Vatican Museums, the Exposition pavilions were divided into two large blocks along geographical lines: the Holy Land, America, parts of Asia, and Indochina in the Pine Garden Courtyard; China, Japan, Oceania, and Africa in the adjacent garden. In the Chiaramonti Museum gallery, stands were set up dedicated to the travels, exploits, and stories of all the Missionary Institutes participating in the Expo. In addition, a separate pavilion was dedicated to the theme of hygiene and medicine, highlighting the healthcare work of missionaries. The complex covered an area of approximately 10,000 square meters, with a total of thirty-eight pavilions.The inauguration took place on December 21, 1924, a few days before the opening of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, and was presided over by the Pope, accompanied by diplomats and several members of the Roman Curia. It was decided to also publish the “Illustrated Magazine of the Vatican Missionary Exhibition”, biweekly: the first issue was published on December 15, 1924. It consisted of a 32-page booklet, richly illustrated and could be purchased for 160 Italian lire.The main objective of the exhibition was to document the missionary activities and highlight all the apostolic work supported by the Church in mission. In addition to books and artifacts, visitors were also shown maps of the most remote places in the world, along with information compiled by the missionaries on the mineralogy, flora, and fauna of the mission lands.In one of the pavilions, visitors could consult two complete collections of the magazine “Les Missions Catholiques” and a double collection of the “Annals of the Propagation of the Faith.” These publications, dedicated exclusively to missionary work, composed of 158 volumes, illustrated with more than 15,000 reproductions of sketches, drawings, and photographs sent by the missionaries themselves. The goal was to make known the stories linked to missionary work, the concrete fruits of evangelization, and the numerous testimonies of men and women transformed by their encounter with the Gospel. Furthermore, they sought to awaken solidarity and support, both material and spiritual, for the Church’s work in missionary lands. At the same time, these publications served to counter the manipulated representations of critics who attempted to discredit missionary work by labeling it “obscurantism.”A year after the Exposition, and at the request of Pius XI, some 40,000 works were selected from those on display and brought together in the first Missionary Ethnological Museum in history. One hundred years later, many of these works are on display today in the Vatican Museums, in the section entitled “Anima Mundi Ethnological Museum.” (F.B.) (Agenzia Fides, 28/3/2025)
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  • MIL-OSI Europe: EUROPE/ITALY – The Society of the Divine Word missionaries commemorate 150 years of their founding, as a sign of the “Missio Dei”

    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI

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    Rome (Agenzia Fides) – In the Gospel accounts, the disciples who first encounter the risen Jesus do not recognize him immediately: Mary Magdalene mistakes him for the gardener, Peter and the other Apostles who see him on the shore of the lake doubt that it is Him. The disciples of Emmaus only realize that it is the Nazarene when he breaks the bread for them. It is always Jesus himself who makes himself known to them. And even now, only those who are amazed by his newness recognize Jesus, allow themselves to be guided by Him on the journey to follow him and remain with him.Thus, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, suggested that the heart of the mission is the work of Christ himself, of his living and active presence. He said this in a brief address at the opening of the International Conference entitled “Missio Dei in Today’s World, Witnessing to the Light from Everywhere for Everyone,” organized to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of the Society of the Divine Word (1875-2025).The Conference, which began on Thursday, March 27, and is hosted at the Matteo Ricci Conference Center of the Pontifical Gregorian University, was divided into three mornings of conferences and meetings. The introductory presentation was given by American theologian Stephen Bevans, Professor emeritus of the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago and former president of the American Society of Missiology, who offered an in-depth examination of the theology of “Missio Dei,” outlining the characteristics of mission as a work of God, inspired by the mystery of the Trinity.The various work sessions covered a wide range of topics.On the first day, dedicated to the theme “Healing Wounds,” the interventions and discussions of the working groups focused on “Missio Dei,” which takes the form of care and predilection reserved for people wounded by life, migrants, and victims of violence.On Friday the 28th, the reflection focused on the challenges of postmodernity, including those of “transhumanism” and “posthumanism.”For the session on Saturday, March 29, talks and debates are scheduled on the contribution that religions and cultures offer to the crises and emergencies of the present time.The Society of the Divine Word was founded in Steyl, Holland, by Saint Arnold Janssen in 1875. It is an international congregation of brothers and priests known as Missionaries of the Divine Word or “SVDs.”The worship, imitation, and preaching of the Incarnate Word are the principal activities of the SVD missionaries. The triune God, who is at the center of their spirituality, is manifested in the world through the incarnation of the Son of God. The first group of SVDs also included Saint Joseph Freinademetz, who was sent as a missionary to China. The Society of the Divine Word currently has more than 6,000 members, spread across five continents. (PR) (Agenzia Fides, 28/3/2025)
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  • MIL-OSI Europe: AFRICA/DR CONGO – The drama of Congolese refugees in Burundi

    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI

    Kinshasa (Agenzia Fides) – “The new Congolese refugees who arrived in Burundi on March 15, 2025, are currently living a difficult life due to the lack of continuous support from United Nations agencies and international humanitarian organizations,” reads a statement from the Congolese human rights organization ACMEJ, sent to Fides. “Fortunately, the Burundian authorities continue to welcome the refugees and ensure a very high level of protection and security,” continues the statement from the civil society association based in the Congolese province of South Kivu.More than 63,000 Congolese from South Kivu province have been forced to flee due to the advance of the M23 troops, who have taken over the capital of this province in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (see Fides, 17/2/2025).”Most of these Congolese refugees in Rugombo, in the Burundian province of Cibitoke, consider themselves fortunate to have good diplomatic relations between Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo,” the ACMEJ statement reads. “The refugees ask UNHCR personnel working in Burundi to show the same goodwill by applying the guiding principles of international refugee law,” the statement continues.According to the ACMEJ, “the Congolese refugees would not be willing to go to the new camp in Rutana, on the border with Tanzania,” which is located in the opposite direction from the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, which would further displace these people from their homes. The new refugee camp is, in fact, more than 200 km from the camp in Rugombo. (L.M.) (Agenzia Fides, 28/3/2025)
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  • MIL-OSI Europe: ASIA/MYANMAR – Severe earthquake in the north of the country: “There is little or no aid”

    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI

    Archdiocese of Mandalay

    Mandalay (Agenzia Fides) – “The tragedy is that there is little or no aid. We see so much solidarity among the people, but we note the complete absence of the state. The Sagaing area, epicenter of the earthquake, is one of the areas where clashes are most intense due to the ongoing civil war. In the general instability, there is no organized aid for the victims,” said a local Fides source from the Catholic community of Mandalay, near Sagaing, where the earthquake of March 28 caused the greatest damage. “In the areas not controlled by the army, the so-called ‘liberated areas,’ there are no functioning civil institutions, so everything is left to the goodwill of the population or the organization of ethnic minority communities and armies,” continued the Fides source, who requested anonymity for security reasons. “In the areas controlled by the junta, some fire brigades are operating in the capital, Naypyidaw, and in Mandalay, where several multi-storey buildings have collapsed. Many other areas are completely abandoned. The state is completely uninterested in its citizens, their condition, and their well-being.”Two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.7 and 6.4 on the Richter scale struck Myanmar on March 28 at 12:50 p.m. local time, with the epicenter in the Mandalay area. Dozens of people were seriously injured, and scenes of panic ensued in the streets of Mandalay, with people running to open spaces to save their lives. The tremors were also felt in neighboring Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and the adjacent Chinese region of Yunnan. Official figures on casualties and damage are not yet available. The ruling military junta has now declared a state of emergency in six regions, requested humanitarian assistance from the international community, and ordered the closure of airports in the capital, Naypyidaw, and Yangon. The colonial-era “Old Sagaing Bridge,” built 91 years ago by the British Empire over the Irrawaddy River, collapsed. Several Catholic churches in Mandalay were damaged: St. Michael’s Catholic Parish was the hardest hit, while 20 people were killed when a mosque collapsed in Mandalay. St. Joseph’s Cathedral in the city of Taunggyi, Shan State, was also damaged. Many churches in Mandalay, Naypyidaw, Yangon, and Taunggyi suspended liturgical celebrations and asked the faithful for gestures of solidarity with those now homeless.Earthquakes are relatively frequent in Myanmar, and in the past they have affected the Sagaing fault, which runs from north to south through the center of the country. In 2016, a magnitude 6.8 earthquake in the ancient capital Bagan caused the walls of Buddhist temples to collapse. According to experts, rapid development in Myanmar’s cities, combined with outdated infrastructure and poor urban planning, has made the country’s most populous areas particularly vulnerable to the effects of earthquakes. Due not least to the four-year civil war, the country has a very poor health system, especially in rural areas. (PA) (Agenzia Fides, 28/3/2025)
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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: British Ambassador visits Peten to strengthen conservation of the Mayan Forest

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

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    British Ambassador visits Peten to strengthen conservation of the Mayan Forest

    UK assistance continues advancing forests protection and sustainable livelihoods of communities in Peten, as the British Ambassador endorses a conservation agreement during her visit.

    Ambassador Juliana Correa visited Petén on 26-28 March to learn about the progress of projects supported by DEFRA’s Biodiverse Landscapes Fund (BLF). She met with local authorities, implementing partners and communities. 

    On 26 March Ambassador Correa had discussions with representatives of the National Council of Protected Areas (CONAP) about the achievements and challenges in natural resource management in the region. She also met with implementing partners of the Guatemalan Mayan Forest sub-landscape, who presented progress in ecosystem restoration, fire prevention, and sustainable forest management. 

    Representatives of the communities of Cruce a La Colorada, La Pasadita, Paso Caballos, San Miguel, and San Miguel Poptún, explained to the Ambassador how their Climate-Smart Community Development Plans were helping them to better adapt to the effects of climate change and improve their environmental resilience. 

    During a visit to Uaxactun on 27 March, the Ambassador participated as witness in the signing of a Conservation Agreement between the BLF’s leading implementing organization Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), CONAP, and other partners, reaffirming the United Kingdom’s commitment to protecting forests and strengthening community governance models. As part of the focus on sustainability, she visited a forest nursery and a community sawmill, where she learned about the impact of responsible forest management and its contribution to the local economy. 

    On 28 March, the Ambassador toured the Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Association (ARCAS) rescue centre, an organization that has received support from the United Kingdom for the conservation of endangered species and to promote environmental education. Finally, he met with FORESCOM, an organization that promotes the sustainable use of timber and non-timber products, contributing to the economic development of communities and the protection of forests. 

    DEFRA’s Biodiverse Landscapes Fund seeks to strengthen the resilience of ecosystems and communities in regions of high ecological value, such as the Mayan Rainforest. The UK is investing in precious areas covering Guatemala and Belize, which compose the largest tropical forest in Mesoamerica and is a refuge for endangered species. The BLF’s activities in Peten are carried out by WCS, and other implementing partners.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Have an egg-cellent Easter with FREE school holiday activities

    Source: City of Stoke-on-Trent

    Published: Friday, 28th March 2025

    There will be over 10,000 opportunities for fun this coming Easter thanks to the work of Stoke-on-Trent City Council and the Hubb Foundation.

    Families have access to free activities over the school break as part of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme.

    This year’s Easter HAF will run from Monday 14th April to Friday 25 April and offer free activities and trips, alongside a healthy meal. There are lots of activities on offer that cater to a wide range of interests, from sports to arts and crafts.

    This year, there is a new booking system launching as well, which is designed to be easier for parents to use when booking or cancelling sessions for their children. This will be available to parents from 4pm on Friday 28th March.

    Councillor Sarah-Jane Colclough, cabinet member for education and anti-poverty, said: “With lots of fun activities available for free and a new booking system that will make life easier for parents, I encourage all parents in the city to check out the booking website to see what’s on offer. I guarantee there will be something your child will enjoy!”

    Councillor Sarah Hill, cabinet member for children’s services, said: “It is important that all children have access to opportunities they need to help them thrive and enjoy their time off school this Easter.

    “The HAF programme offers a chance for children to do something really fun, whilst eating a healthy meal during the holidays, which can bring added pressure on parents. Check out the new booking system to see what is going on.”

    HAF sessions can be booked on the new platform here: https://eequ.org/stokeontrenthafwiththehubbfoundation

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: People with disabilities actively use remote access to financial services: Bank of Russia study

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    Almost 40% of respondents use it constantly, more than half are ready to stop visiting branches of financial institutions.

    INregulator surveys people with vision or hearing loss and musculoskeletal disorders took part. Most of them noted that remote access to the account has become easier and more convenient. However, visually impaired people still find it difficult to use websites and mobile applications rich in graphic and interactive elements, since they are not always well deciphered by special adaptive programs.

    Let us recall that the Bank of Russia recommended All financial institutions should adapt and actively use their remote channels to provide financial and support services to people with disabilities, provide them with consultations with an employee, not a chatbot, and identify and take into account their special needs in advance.

    In general, such clients have begun to use bank accounts and open deposits more often, and to take out insurance more actively, including voluntary types of insurance, but still much less than other citizens. The main limitations are the complexity of the conditions and the high cost of insurance products for this category of citizens.

    The Bank of Russia plans to develop recommendations for financial institutions on installing self-service devices with touch panels, as well as improving the services of financial platforms. These and other measures will help improve accessibility for people with various forms of disabilities and are provided The main directions for increasing the availability of financial services in the Russian Federation for the period 2025–2027.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: On March 28, 2025, the deposit auction of ANO “ARSG NO” will take place

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    Parameters: Date of the deposit auction 03/28/2025. Placement currency RUB. Maximum amount of funds placed (in the placement currency) 65,000,000.00 Placement term, days 122. Date of depositing funds 03/31/2025. Date of return of funds 07/31/2025. Minimum placement interest rate, % per annum 19.00 Terms of the conclusion, urgent or special (Urgent). Minimum amount of funds placed for one application (in the placement currency) 65,000,000.00 Maximum number of applications from one Participant, pcs. 1 Auction form, open or closed (Open).

    The basis of the Agreement is the General Agreement. Schedule (Moscow time). Applications in preliminary mode from 12:00 to 12:10. Applications in competitive mode from 12:10 to 12:20. Setting the cutoff percentage rate or declaring the auction invalid before 12:40.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 03/28/2025, 11:49 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the RU000A1008W7 (SeverstalB06) security were changed.

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    03/28/2025

    11:49

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC) on March 28, 2025, 11:49 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 96.93) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1039.61 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 7.5%) of the RU000A1008W7 (SeverstalB06) security were changed.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The results of the VI International Arctic Forum “The Arctic: Territory of Dialogue” have been summed up

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    The 6th International Arctic Forum “The Arctic: Territory of Dialogue” was held in Murmansk on March 26–27. The organizer was the Roscongress Foundation with the support of the Russian Government.

    “The International Arctic Forum “The Arctic: Territory of Dialogue” – 2025 was attended by about 1.3 thousand participants and media representatives from 21 countries, as well as about 230 representatives of Russian and foreign businesses from more than 110 companies. The business program included 20 events with the participation of more than 150 speakers. The forum turned out to be truly international and significant. At the plenary session, the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin announced a number of fundamental decisions for the socio-economic development of the Arctic. The most important task of the IAF is to discuss current problems that the Government of Russia, federal ministries and regions must jointly solve for the successful operation of enterprises, improving the standard of living of people, supporting the territories as a whole,” emphasized Deputy Prime Minister – Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev.

    The IAF has become a platform for international dialogue on issues such as the development of the Northern Sea Route, increasing the investment and entrepreneurial potential of the Arctic zone, as well as environmental issues, humanitarian and cultural cooperation.

    “Right now, the Arctic is becoming a territory of opportunities for the entire country. Given the revision of traditional technological chains, given participation in large-scale Arctic projects, huge prospects are opening up for enterprises across the country and creative, artistic people. The development of the Northern Sea Route as the main transport artery in the Arctic, the construction of new railway approaches to northern ports will also have a multiplier effect for the entire country. Within the framework of the upcoming major international forums, including the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum and the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, the Arctic theme will be taken into account and allocated to a separate block of the business program of events,” said Anton Kobyakov, Advisor to the President of Russia, Executive Secretary of the Organizing Committee for the Preparation and Holding of the International Arctic Forum “The Arctic – Territory of Dialogue”.

    One of the central topics of the forum was the discussion of state policy in the Arctic, aimed at the comprehensive development of the Far North and the growth of the well-being of the region’s residents.

    “The mechanisms of state support need to be improved for the accelerated development of the macro-region, the implementation of investment projects, and the improvement of the quality of life of people. Based on the results of the implementation of the first stage of the Arctic development strategy until 2035, proposals will be prepared to update this fundamental document,” said Minister for the Development of the Far East and Arctic Alexey Chekunkov at a joint meeting of the State Council commissions on the development of the Arctic and the Northern Sea Route.

    The forum was held under the motto “Live in the North!” The event brought together representatives of federal and regional authorities, businesses and the expert community.

    “Our strategic plan is “Live in the North!” This is the motto of today’s forum. For us, this is a plan in addition to national projects. Clear, worked out with people, designed, aimed at ensuring investment growth and, of course, increasing people’s incomes and their quality of life,” noted Murmansk Region Governor Andrei Chibis during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of the MAF.

    Business program

    The business program of the forum included 20 sessions divided into four thematic blocks: “The Arctic and the NSR: how to win in the competitive struggle of world routes”, “The Arctic and the NSR: a pole for attracting investments”, “The Arctic and the NSR: development of key settlements”, “International cooperation and ecology”. More than 150 speakers took part in the discussions.

    The forum included a joint meeting of the State Council commissions on the development of the Arctic and the Northern Sea Route, which united five State Council commissions – in the areas of “Northern Sea Route and the Arctic”, “International Cooperation and Export”, “Energy”, “Youth and Children”, and “Efficient Transport System”.

    The session “The Arctic: Bridges of Cooperation between Peoples and States” summed up the results of the VIII International Scientific and Practical Conference “The Universe of the Polar Bear: Effective Cooperation in the Arctic”.

    Also, for the first time, the MAF hosted a special session dedicated to the role of women in the development of northern regions – the “Arctic Living Room”.

    Plenary session

    The key event of the forum was the plenary session with the participation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

    “Development of the Russian North, overcoming the challenges of harsh nature, the state’s entry into new promising frontiers – these tasks inspired many generations of our ancestors: sailors and Novgorod merchants of the Middle Ages, Arctic pioneers of the 16th and 17th centuries, industrialists of the 18th and 19th centuries, scientists, polar explorers, engineers, workers of the Soviet Union, teams of companies of modern Russia, which launched large Arctic projects in the early 2000s. And today, the northern vector of development is in the foreground, it is our sovereign, historical choice. And this means that the tasks that we set and solve in the Arctic, the projects that we implement here, must be of an appropriate, historical scale, with an expectation of decades, maybe even centuries. We will do everything to strengthen Russia’s global leadership in the Arctic, and, despite all the current difficulties and complexities, we will ensure the comprehensive development of this region and create a solid foundation for future generations,” the head of state noted.

    Participants

    The forum brought together about 1.3 thousand participants and media representatives from 21 countries, including Russia (Argentina, Great Britain, Venezuela, Vietnam, Germany, India, Kazakhstan, Qatar, China, UAE, Republic of Belarus, Republic of Korea, Russia, USA, Serbia, Singapore, Turkey, Finland, France, Switzerland, Japan).

    The forum was attended by Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Maxim Oreshkin, Presidential Adviser and Special Representative of the President for International Cooperation in Transport Igor Levitin, Presidential Aide Alexei Dyumin, Presidential Aide Nikolai Patrushev, and Presidential Adviser Anton Kobyakov.

    The forum was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Savelyev and Deputy Prime Minister – Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev, Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in the Northwestern Federal District Alexander Gutsan, Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in the Siberian Federal District Anatoly Seryshev, Minister for the Development of the Far East and Arctic Alexey Chekunkov and Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov.

    The forum participants included seven heads of federal services and agencies and ten heads of constituent entities of the Russian Federation.

    The Chairman of the Committee of Senior Arctic Officials, Norwegian diplomat Morten Höglund, addressed the forum participants with a video message. In addition, the forum site was visited by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea Lee Do-hoon.

    The forum brought together about 230 representatives of Russian and foreign businesses from more than 110 companies.

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    Media

    The forum was attended by 305 media representatives from Russia and nine foreign countries (Great Britain, Venezuela, Vietnam, Germany, Qatar, Serbia, Turkey, Finland, France).

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    Agreements

    Nine agreements were signed at MAF-2025:

    ● PJSC Rosseti North-West, JSC Rosseti Scientific and Technical Center and the Novosibirsk State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering signed a strategic partnership agreement;

    ● JSC Far East and Arctic Development Corporation signed an agreement on information interaction with the Association of Tour Operators of Russia, as well as with JSC Arsenal on cooperation in the extraction and enrichment of rare metal ores in the Murmansk region within the framework of the Kulyok – Rare Earths project with a total investment volume of 10 billion rubles;

    ● The Federal Agency for Nationalities Affairs and PJSC Mining and Metallurgical Company Norilsk Nickel signed an additional cooperation agreement;

    ● a cooperation agreement was signed between the Government of the Republic of Karelia and Vodohod LLC;

    ● the Ministry of Property Relations of the Murmansk Region and the public-law company Roskadastr signed an agreement on the implementation of the pilot project “Involvement of real estate objects in economic circulation in the Murmansk Region”;

    ● the government of the Murmansk region and the Avito company signed a cooperation agreement;

    ● the government of the Murmansk region, Sberbank of Russia PJSC and the V.A. Almazov National Medical Research Center signed a cooperation agreement;

    ● The Arkhangelsk Region Government and the United Volunteer Center of the Murmansk Region signed an agreement on cooperation in the development of volunteerism and strengthening cooperation in the regions of the Arctic zone, scaling up practices to support the wives of military personnel in the Northern Fleet.

    Sports program

    The sports program included eight events. The Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of Russia in the Northwestern Federal District Alexander Gutsan and the Governor of the Murmansk Region Andrei Chibis took part in the ceremonial event dedicated to the 90th Festival of the North. The program of competitions, which will last until mid-April, included cross-country skiing, biathlon, speed skating and alpine skiing, bandy and others.

    For the forum participants, Arctic team building, exercise in ties, ice floating, alpine skiing and snowboarding, snow fights, as well as an introduction to traditional sports of the peoples of the North were organized.

    The forum included a presentation of the Arctic Mosaic sports, health and strength festival, which will be held annually in different regions of the Arctic zone. Under the auspices of the MAF, the IV All-Russian Arctic Games were held in Salekhard and Labytnangi, the program of which included nine sports.

    The final and largest event of the MAF-2025 sports program will be the 51st Murmansk Ski Marathon. On March 29 and 30, 2.5 thousand athletes will take to the start line of the 25 km and 50 km races at the Dolina Uyuta sports complex. The marathon participants will be Olympic winners and medalists Nikita Kryukov, Alexey Petukhov, Maxim Vylegzhanin and Alexander Bessmertnykh.

    Cultural program

    The cultural program included the opening of the Taste of the Arctic gastrofestival, where a joint team of restaurateurs and chefs from the subjects of the Russian Arctic zone presented a menu of regional cuisine. The Sami Village and the Taste the North ice bar operated on the site. There was also an Arctic crafts fair.

    The Murmansk Regional Museum of Local History offered the forum participants excursions that told about the uniqueness of the Murmansk Region. Thematic exhibitions were timed to coincide with the MAF. Among them was an exhibition of paintings dedicated to the development of the Arctic and the Northern Sea Route, from the collections of the Murmansk Regional Art Museum.

    There was also a ceremony of donating works of art to the Murmansk Region and the opening of the exhibition “H2O. Art about water and more…”. Seven paintings and three sculptures were donated to the Murmansk Regional Art Museum from the Siyanie Contemporary Art Center and the collections of Vladimir Nekrasov and Andrey Malakhov.

    In addition, forum participants were able to take a tour of the icebreaker Lenin, the world’s first vessel with a nuclear power plant, which provided navigation along the Northern Sea Route for about 30 years. The icebreaker has guided thousands of ships through the Arctic and traveled a total of 654,400 nautical miles. It has now become a calling card of the Murmansk Region and one of the most visited tourist sites in the Kola North.

    The Murmansk Drama Theatre hosted an “Art Cocktail”, during which the audience saw the play “Prologue to the Murmansk Region” and a concert by the Pacific Fleet ensemble.

    On March 30, a creative evening of People’s Artist of Russia Alexander Oleshko “Set the Mood” will take place.

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    Project “Soul of Russia. Arctic”

    As part of the project, seven films were screened in partnership with Roskino, including the films North Pole and Village of Widows, which were dedicated to the Year of Defender of the Fatherland and the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

    Creative meetings “Inspired by the Arctic” were held, during which viewers met with the production designer of the Soyuzmultfilm studio, creator of the animated series “Umka” Anna Popova, director of the film “North Pole” Alexander Kott, scriptwriter and producer of the film “Widows’ Village” Olga Martisova.

    During the children’s program “Arctic Film Vacations” they showed “The Best Episodes of Soyuzmultfilm Series” and “Warm Animation from Soyuzmultfilm”.

    The business program included a session entitled “The Northern Creative Path: A Territory of Business Opportunities,” where the contribution of creative industries to the economic growth of the northern territories, the use of the wealth of national cultural traditions to create unique brands, and other issues were discussed.

    Expert and analytical support

    The Roscongress Foundation’s information and analytical system continued to develop the Summary service, which uses artificial intelligence to obtain brief analytical summaries of discussions with descriptions of key conclusions, problems, and solutions voiced during the discussions.

    Based on the results of the forum, an analytical report “Results of the International Arctic Forum 2025” will be prepared, which will be available in electronic form in the information and analytical system of the Roscongress Foundation roscongress.org.

    Expert and analytical support for the forum was provided by experts representing the country’s leading scientific and educational centers that conduct research on a wide range of topics on the Arctic agenda, including the Murmansk Arctic University, the Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov, the St. Petersburg State University of Economics, the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, the National Research University Higher School of Economics, the G.P. Luzin Institute of Economic Problems of the Kola Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Regional Economic Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences, etc.

    Partners

    The co-organizer of the forum is the state corporation Rosatom, the strategic partner is PJSC Rosseti, the strategic scientific partner is the National Research Center Kurchatov Institute, the communications partner is the media holding MAER, the business program partners are VTB Bank, PJSC Novatek, MMC Norilsk Nickel, PhosAgro, and the business partner is VEB.RF.

    The information partners were the TV channel Rossiya 24, MIA Rossiya Segodnya, the TASS information agency, MIC Izvestia, the Vedomosti newspaper, the RT TV channel, the Business FM radio station, Sputnik, the Arguments and Facts newspaper, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, the Mir TV channel, the Komsomolskaya Pravda publishing house, Lenta.ru, Gazeta.Ru, Shkulev Media – Vokrug Sveta, the Federal Press information agency, the Expert magazine, the Regional Russia magazine, Vesti FM, the NEWS.ru portal, the GoArctic portal, the Arktik-TV TV channel, the Murmansk State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company, the TV21 TV channel, the Murmansk Herald, the Vecherniy Murmansk newspaper and the Severpost information agency.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 03/28/2025, 13-38 (Moscow time) the values of the lower boundary of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for security RU000A105344 (IADOM 1P20) were changed.

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    03/28/2025

    13:38

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC), on March 28, 2025, 13-38 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the price corridor (up to 66.46) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 351.18 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 26.25%) of the security RU000A105344 (IADOM 1P20) were changed.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: Europlan shares listing on Moscow Exchange marks one year

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    March 29, 2025 will mark one year since the initial public offering of shares of PJSC Leasing Company Europlan (Leas) on the Moscow Exchange stock market. The company provides legal entities and individuals with a range of services for the acquisition and operation of passenger cars, trucks, commercial vehicles, and special equipment.

    In terms of placement volume – 13.1 billion rubles – Europlan’s IPO became the largest on the Russian equity capital market in 2024.

    The free float rate is 13%.

    The company’s shares are included in the first-level quotation list of the Moscow Exchange and are included in the settlement bases Moscow Exchange Broad Market Index, Moscow Exchange IPO Index and others.

    Bonds of PJSC “LC “Europlan” are also in circulation and available to investors on the Moscow Exchange stock market. Trading in deliverables is conducted on the futures market. futures contracts on the company’s shares.

    PAO LC Europlan is a Russian motor transport leasing company, operating on the market since 1999. Europlan’s leasing partners include about 4,000 automakers and dealerships. The regional network includes 94 offices in different cities of Russia.

    Moscow Exchange is the largest Russian exchange, the only multifunctional platform in Russia for trading shares, bonds, derivatives, currencies, money market instruments and commodities. The Moscow Exchange Group includes a central depository, as well as a clearing center that performs the functions of a central counterparty in the markets, which allows Moscow Exchange to provide clients with a full cycle of trading and post-trading services.

    Contact information for media 7 (495) 363-3232Pr@moex.kom

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 03/28/2025, 13:56 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the RU000A1008W7 (SeverstalB06) security were changed.

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    03/28/2025

    13:56

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC) on March 28, 2025, 13:56 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 98.32) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1054.12 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 9.0%) of the RU000A1008W7 (SeverstalB06) security were changed.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Ukraine receives revised minerals agreement from U.S.

    Source: China State Council Information Office

    Ukraine has received a revised minerals agreement from the United States, Ukrainian First Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said Friday.

    “This is a working version, which essentially reflects the position of American legal advisers. We are forming our position,” Svyrydenko was quoted as saying by the Interfax-Ukraine news agency.

    The Ukrainian government will submit the agreement for parliamentary consultation once a final consensus is reached with the U.S. partners, she added.

    Last month, the Ukrainian government approved a deal with the United States, which envisages a joint investment fund to be financed with future revenues from Ukraine’s mineral resources.

    The deal was set to be inked on Feb. 28 in Washington. But its signing was postponed after a public spat between visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. 

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