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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New investment in Royal Navy fleet communications to boost jobs

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    £250 million upgrade to naval communications will support more than 100 high-skilled UK jobs, delivering on the Government’s Plan for Change.

    Royal Navy ships at sea – HMS Richmond and HMS Diamond

    More than 100 high-skilled jobs will be secured in the UK thanks to a new £250 million contract to upgrade the communications systems of the Royal Navy’s warship and submarine fleet.

    Jobs at Thales sites in Portsmouth, Plymouth, Crawley, Reading and Bristol will be supported after the company was awarded the largest-ever contract for the provision of naval communication capabilities.

    This large-scale investment helps to support the objectives of the upcoming Defence Industrial Strategy – to drive investment to UK-based businesses and boost defence jobs in every nation and region of the country.

    The 10-year long contract for Maritime Communications Capability Support (MCCS), awarded by Defence Equipment & Support, will upgrade the Royal Navy’s internal and external fleet communications, strengthening the UK’s continuous at sea deterrent and supporting global operations.

    Contracts like this one are a key part of the UK Government’s Plan for Change, safeguarding national security whilst raising living standards across the UK with good, skilled, productive jobs.

    It is estimated the new contract will also save the Royal Navy up to £30 million in costs over the next decade. 

    Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry, Maria Eagle MP, said:

    This new contract is a vital step in ensuring our forces remain secure at home and strong abroad. By enhancing the capabilities of our naval operations, we are reinforcing the UK’s ability to respond to threats wherever they arise. 

    In an increasingly volatile world, robust communication is the backbone of operational success. In the face of global threats, the upcoming Defence Industrial Strategy will ensure defence is an engine for growth, boosting British jobs, and strengthening national security.

    Communication systems on Royal Navy Units are a critical component of a platform’s ability to operate and fight. To meet and sustain global commitments requires resilient and enduring support contracts to maintain mission-critical equipment at the highest levels of operational capability and availability. 

    The MCCS arrangement replaces the previous Fleetwide Communications contract which Thales UK has overseen for the past seven years. Thales UK will also provide “waterfront” office services, recovery for ageing equipment and inventory management, ensuring spare part availability and ongoing defect repairs as required. 

    A key element to the contract is fostering closer collaboration between DE&S, the Royal Navy, and Thales UK, effectively delivering a ‘one defence’ team which reduces bureaucracy while boosting efficiency.  

    Commodore Phil Game, Director of Sense, Decide & Communicate at DE&S, said: 

    First and foremost, this announcement ensures the Royal Navy continues to have effective and secure communications equipment with continuous support from Thales, which has Europe’s largest team of marine communications engineers, supporting its vital work keeping the UK and our allies safe. 

    Crucially, we have looked at outcomes from other successful defence programmes and applied the lessons learned from those, in particular cutting unnecessary red tape and bureaucracy allowing Thales much more freedom to get the job done.

    We estimate that the scope of this contract will save between £25 million and £30 million in through life costs to the Royal Navy over the 10-year support period by working in a much more collaborative way with Thales UK, underlining our ‘one defence’ philosophy.

    This investment demonstrates the government’s commitment to national security and follows the launch of the consultation for the Defence Industrial Strategy – which will place deterrence at the heart of a new approach and ensures the defence sector is an engine for growth in every region and nation of the UK.   

    Phil Siveter, CEO Thales in the UK, said:  

    At Thales we are delighted to continue supporting the Royal Navy in its vital mission to protect our nation. This long-term fleetwide support framework reflects our unwavering commitment to ensuring the Royal Navy remains combat-ready and equipped with world-class communications capabilities, today and into the future.  

    Building on seven years of trusted partnership, we are proud to provide the technical excellence and on-the-ground support that keeps ships, submarines and installations operational and mission-ready. By working as ‘one team’ across the Naval Enterprise, we are driving innovation and systems integration to place the Royal Navy at the cutting edge of defence technology for the next decade.

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    Published 12 February 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Statement on Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence for People and the Planet

    Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister

    1. Participants from over 100 countries, including government leaders, international organisations, representatives of civil society, the private sector, and the academic and research communities gathered in Paris on February 10 and 11, 2025, to hold the AI Action Summit. Rapid development of AI technologies represents a major paradigm shift, impacting our citizens, and societies in many ways. In line with the Paris Pact for People and the Planet, and the principles that countries must have ownership of their transition strategies, we have identified priorities and launched concrete actions to advance the public interest and to bridge digital divides through accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our actions are grounded in three main principles of science, solutions – focusing on open AI models in compliance with countries frameworks – and policy standards, in line with international frameworks.
    2. This Summit has highlighted the importance of reinforcing the diversity of the AI ecosystem. It has laid an open, multi-stakeholder and inclusive approach that will enable AI to be human rights based, human-centric, ethical, safe, secure and trustworthy while also stressing the need and urgency to narrow the inequalities and assist developing countries in artificial intelligence capacity-building so they can build AI capacities.
    3. Acknowledging existing multilateral initiatives on AI, including the United Nations General Assembly Resolutions, the Global Digital Compact, the UNESCO Recommendation on Ethics of AI, the African Union Continental AI Strategy, and the works of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the Council of Europe and European Union, the G7 including the Hiroshima AI Process and G20, we have affirmed the following main priorities: 

    • Promoting AI accessibility to reduce digital divides

    • Ensuring AI is open, inclusive, transparent, ethical, safe, secure and trustworthy, taking into account international frameworks for all 

    • Making innovation in AI thrive by enabling conditions for its development and avoiding market concentration driving industrial recovery and development

    • Encouraging AI deployment that positively shapes the future of work and labour markets and delivers opportunity for sustainable growth

    • Making AI sustainable for people and the planet

    • Reinforcing international cooperation to promote coordination in international governance

    To deliver on these priorities: 

    • Founding members have launched a major Public Interest AI Platform and Incubator, to support, amplify, decrease fragmentation between existing public and private initiatives on Public Interest AI and address digital divides. The Public interest AI Initiative will sustain and support digital public goods and technical assistance and capacity building projects in data, model development, openness and transparency, audit, compute, talent, financing and collaboration to support and co-create a trustworthy AI ecosystem advancing the public interest of all, for all and by all. 

    • We have discussed, at a Summit for the first time and in a multi-stakeholder format, issues related to AI and energy. This discussion has led to sharing knowledge to foster investments for sustainable AI systems (hardware, infrastructure, models), to promoting an international discussion on AI and environment, to welcoming an observatory on the energy impact of AI with the International Energy Agency, to showcasing energy-friendly AI innovation.
    • We recognize the need to enhance our shared knowledge on the impacts of AI in the job market, though the creation of network of Observatories, to better anticipate AI implications for workplaces, training and education and to use AI to foster productivity, skill development, quality and working conditions and social dialogue.
    1. We recognize the need for inclusive multistakeholder dialogues and cooperation on AI governance. We underline the need for a global reflection integrating inter alia questions of safety, sustainable development, innovation, respect of international laws including humanitarian law and human rights law and the protection of human rights, gender equality, linguistic diversity, protection of consumers and of intellectual property rights. We take notes of efforts and discussions related to international fora where AI governance is examined. As outlined in the Global Digital Compact adopted by the UN General Assembly, participants also reaffirmed their commitment to initiate a Global Dialogue on AI governance and the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI and to align on-going governance efforts, ensuring complementarity and avoiding duplication. 
    2. Harnessing the benefits of AI technologies to support our economies and societies depends on advancing Trust and Safety. We commend the role of the Bletchley Park AI Safety Summit and Seoul Summits that have been essential in progressing international cooperation on AI safety and we note the voluntary commitments launched there. We will keep addressing the risks of AI to information integrity and continue the work on AI transparency. 
    3. We look forward to next AI milestones such as the Kigali Summit, the 3rd Global Forum on the Ethics of AI hosted by Thailand and UNESCO, the 2025 World AI Conference and the AI for Good Global Summit 2025 to follow up on our commitments and continue to take concrete actions aligned with a sustainable and inclusive AI.

    Signatory countries: 

    1. Armenia
    2. Australia
    3. Austria
    4. Belgium
    5. Brazil
    6. Bulgaria
    7. Cambodia
    8. Canada
    9. Chile
    10. China
    11. Croatia
    12. Cyprus
    13. Czechia
    14. Denmark
    15. Djibouti
    16. Estonia
    17. Finland
    18. France
    19. Germany
    20. Greece
    21. Hungary
    22. India
    23. Indonesia
    24. Ireland
    25. Italy
    26. Japan
    27. Kazakhstan
    28. Kenya
    29. Latvia
    30. Lithuania
    31. Luxembourg
    32. Malta
    33. Mexico
    34. Monaco
    35. Morocco
    36. New Zealand
    37. Nigeria
    38. Norway
    39. Poland
    40. Portugal
    41. Romania
    42. Rwanda
    43. Senegal
    44. Serbia
    45. Singapore
    46. Slovakia
    47. Slovenia
    48. South Africa
    49. Republic of Korea
    50. Spain
    51. Sweden
    52. Switzerland
    53. Thailand
    54. Netherlands
    55. United Arab Emirates
    56. Ukraine
    57. Uruguay
    58. Vatican
    59. European Union
    60. African Union Commission

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Council’s Employment, Learning and Skills service achieve the matrix Standard

    Source: City of Portsmouth

    Portsmouth City Council’s Employment, Learning and Skills (ELS) service has been accredited to the matrix Standard, demonstrating the high quality of their employment programmes, careers service and Community Learning Service they provide to Portsmouth’s residents.

    Recent achievements that contributed to the matrix Standard include above 90% achievement record for the Community Learning Service, exceptional person-centred approach, and exceeding targets on the employment programmes.

    The matrix Standard is the international quality standard for organisations that deliver information, advice, and guidance as part of their service.

    Carol, a learner at the Community Learning Service who has completed courses in health and wellbeing, digital skills and is currently studying maths level2 through the Multiply programme said:

    “The Community Learning staff are all amazing. They’re very professional and here to help. You’re not a stranger, even the first time you walk through the door.

    If you’re feeling low, they support you. I’m so much more confident now”

    Roger Chapman, Head of the matrix Service for The Growth Company said:

    “This is a fantastic achievement for Portsmouth City Council’s Employment Learning and Skills team, and I would like to congratulate the team on their success. We believe that at the heart of high-quality advice and support services are strong leadership, excellent service, and a focus on continuous improvement, all underpinned by effective use of the resources available. The matrix Standard is designed to benchmark organisations against best practice in these areas. With their accreditation success, Portsmouth City Council is working to provide the best possible support to their residents.”

    Cllr. Steve Pitt, Leader of the council with responsibilities for economic development said:

    “It is with pleasure and gratitude that we acknowledge the achievement of our Employment, Learning and Skills service in being accredited to the matrix Standard. This prestigious recognition is a testament to the exceptional quality of our careers service, employment programmes and Community Learning Service, which continue to empower our residents and drive positive change within our community.

    This recognition is more than just a badge of honour; it reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthening our local economy by improving education outcomes for our residents. Education and skills development are at the heart of a thriving economy, and by continuously striving to develop our services, we pave the way for a brighter future for all.”

    The ELS service offers a range of information, advice and guidance services to residents which include tailored programmes to find work for those who face physical and mental health barriers, are economically inactive and for those with addiction issues. The team also work with the National Careers Service to support with career guidance and CV writing. The council’s Community Learning Service, based at The Learning Place in North End offers training in IT, learning English and maths, family learning plus courses to improve health and well-being.

    For more information about the Employment Learning and Skills service at Portsmouth City Council 

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: E.ON and Coventry City Council launch drone scans with tech startup Kestrix to drive warmer homes at scale

    Source: City of Coventry

    This pilot scheme will analyse thousands of Coventry homes to devise community-scale energy upgrade plans.

    The Strategic Energy Partnership between E.ON and Coventry City Council is working with tech startup Kestrix to use thermal camera drones and advanced 3D heat loss modelling at scale, providing real-world data on the performance of thousands of homes in Coventry at once. This will allow better – and faster – targeting of energy efficiency improvements with the aim of making homes more energy efficient and, ultimately, cheaper to heat.

    Described as the ‘Google Maps of heat loss’, Kestrix uses drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras to scan a bird’s-eye view of homes from about 50 metres high, quantifying precisely how and where heat escapes from buildings. The drone survey takes a few minutes rather than the current model of home visits which can typically last hours.

    The 3D heat loss models highlight opportunities for building improvements at scale, with machine learning insights recommending what improvements could work best and at lowest cost.

    The new solutions give a far clearer picture of how much it costs to run a house and how to fix heat loss issues. Capturing this data at scale gives a clear blueprint of which homes are performing the worst across whole areas, meaning energy efficiency improvements can be targeted to those who need it most in a more efficient way.

    The data captured could also help social landlords and local authorities to plan and prioritise the work and, over time, aspire to build up a map of heat losses community-wide.

    The collaboration between E.ON and Kestrix grew out of the Free Electrons open innovation programme, in which E.ON and other leading global utilities work together with promising start-ups to develop innovative solutions for the world of new energy. As a finalist in the 2024 edition of Free Electrons, Kestrix was brought into the organisation by E.ON Group Innovation, E.ON’s incubator for innovative technologies. Through Free Electrons, E.ON Group Innovation has helped launch a number of pilot projects across Europe, with Kestrix being the latest.

    Vijay Tank, Chief Operating Officer at E.ON Infrastructure Solutions, said:

    “At E.ON we have improved hundreds of thousands of homes going back many years, but if the UK is to meet its net zero targets we are going to need to improve 1.8 homes every minute from now to 2050. “We need to go further and faster, and that’s where our relationship with Kestrix and our Strategic Energy Partnership with the City of Coventry come in. Bringing together the city and this cuttingedge technology means we can deliver accurate data at scale and take away any guesswork in where exactly are the worst performing homes and what help we can get to those who need it most.”

    Councillor Jim O’Boyle, cabinet member for jobs, regeneration and climate change, said:

    “This new technological innovation will allow E.ON, our strategic energy partner, to assess heat loss from homes at scale and get vital data on where and how we can encourage or support local people to make improvements – in turn saving them cash on their heating bills. It will also mean that some people who might not qualify for support will be able to have a look at the data for their home in case there is action they want to take.”

    Lucy Lyons, co-founder of Kestrix, added:

    “There is no scalable, cost-effective way of knowing reliably how heat is lost across the millions of buildings we all live, work and play in – let alone how to fix it and how much fixes will cost. We need to upgrade millions of homes across the UK and with scarce finance, time and resources it’s critical to put insulation where it’s needed – with partners like E.ON and Coventry City Council we have the ambition and scale to make a real difference in people’s lives.”

    The Coventry trial is the largest scale application of the Kestrix system in the world, and the drone thermal imaging will analyse more than 4,000 homes, centred on the Hillfields area in the east of the city.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: “It’s better not to postpone a good deed”: the winners of the NIRS-2024 competition were awarded

    Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –

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

    On February 10, the HSE hosted an awards ceremony for the winners and laureates of the 2024 Best Student Research Paper Competition. 1,916 papers were submitted to the competition, 320 people became winners and laureates, and the awards ceremony was held in four sections: social sciences, economic and managerial sciences, exact sciences, humanities, and creative industries.

    “An achievement to build on”

    The winners and laureates of the social sciences section were congratulated by the first vice-rector of the National Research University Higher School of Economics Vadim Radaev. He said that the audience included those who had started doing research while still students, and noted: “You did the right thing: it is better not to postpone a good deed.”

    Vadim Radaev recalled that the NIS competition was first held in 2003 in five areas, and now there are 25 of them, with students not only from HSE but also from other Russian universities participating. Each application was read by at least two experts, there were more than a thousand of them in total, and they did this voluntarily and free of charge. The First Vice-Rector also thanked the experts and organizers of the competition.

    First Vice Dean Faculty of Social Sciences Mikhail Mironyuk called winning the competition an achievement that he should build on in his future studies and career: enroll in master’s and postgraduate programs, find work in laboratories and research institutes.

    Deputy Dean for Research Faculty of Law Alexander Larichev reported that the competition included research on various sections of jurisprudence, as well as interdisciplinary research. “Your works contain a fresh, non-trivial view, and this allows us to achieve new interesting results,” he added.

    “We were able to convince the experts”

    Vice-Rector of the National Research University Higher School of Economics Sergey Roshchin spoke at the section on economic and managerial sciences. He called the victory in the research competition no less important than receiving a university diploma.

    “I am glad that among the winners of the NRS competition are students and graduates not only of HSE, but also of other universities. It is important to understand that beyond your usual environment there is a community that is moving in the same direction, solving similar problems and, perhaps, ahead of you in some ways,” the vice-rector added.

    Dean Faculty of Economic Sciences Sergey Pekarsky said that the competencies demonstrated by the winners and laureates of the NIRS competition are needed always and everywhere. One of them is the ability to persuade: they were able to convince the experts that their works are the best.

    According to the deputy director Higher School of Business HSE Igor Tsarkov, despite the importance of applied work in the field of management, “there is no more practical thing than a good theory,” and the NIRS competition contains many works completed in accordance with research canons. Associate Professor St. Petersburg School of Economics and Management Irina Sizova emphasized that the students demonstrated the ability not only to work with data, but also to collect it.

    First Vice Dean Faculty of World Economy and World Politics Igor Kovalev recalled that the competition participants achieved success with the support of their scientific supervisors, and advised not to lose contact with them.

    “The moment of triumph of the mind”

    Opening the section on humanities and creative industries, Ivan Gruzdev, Director of Internal Research and Academic Student Development at HSE, called the award ceremony for winners and laureates “a moment of triumph of the mind,” since the smartest students are sitting in the audience.

    Dean Faculty of Humanities Felix Azhimov stated that engineering and natural science disciplines are a priority all over the world today, but humanities are still in great demand. This cannot be explained by “escape from mathematics” (especially since, for example, linguists need it). The reason for the interest is different. By studying the humanities, a person demonstrates his best moral qualities, including honesty and willingness to take responsibility.

    Scientific and technological progress is certainly of decisive importance, the director clarified. Institute of Media Faculty of Creative Industries Ernest Matskyavichyus, but if there are no humanities scholars, who will tell people that it has taken place? At the same time, it is important for media workers not to turn into “pure artisans”, they value the fundamental knowledge that is provided at the HSE. In his opinion, students here conduct research, demonstrating a new view, in which there are fewer prejudices, more courage and drive.

    Deputy Dean for Research St. Petersburg School of Humanities and Arts Renata Goroshkova said that the winners and laureates of the NIRS competition are on the right path, which is “not always easy and not strewn with diamonds,” but, in her opinion, “the most interesting of all possible.”

    Feedback and recognition

    At the exact sciences section, HSE Vice-Rector Elena Odoevskaya asked students about their impressions of the NIRS competition. During an informal conversation, it became clear, in particular, that for them the competition is an opportunity to receive not only feedback, but also recognition that they are interested in participating in the HSE students and young scientists academic development project “Republic of Scientists“.

    “I would really like our partnership not to end with a diploma from the research competition and a beautiful photograph, so that you establish communication with scientists and the university administration, so that you can continue to remain in our wonderful science,” said Elena Odoevskaya. In her opinion, it is important to retain each winner and laureate of the competition in the scientific field.

    Dean Faculty of Chemistry Vitaly Kotov emphasized that HSE holds various scientific competitions for students, and if at the NIRS competition research is assessed anonymously, then at another competition, organized by the Faculty of Chemistry, participants first present their work on stands, and then give flash reports.

    Answering the question of the first vice-dean Faculty of Computer Science Tamara Voznesenskaya, what qualities a scientist should have, the students named patience, critical thinking and curiosity. She, in turn, noted that people who are characterized by curiosity find it difficult to do routine work in companies even for big money, and spoke about the opportunities for development in the scientific field.

    “The Turning Point”

    Every year, students from different campuses of the HSE participate in the research competition, and in 2024, representatives of the St. Petersburg campus achieved significant success. In the Management program, they took almost all the prizes. Among them are students of the bachelor’s program “International Business and Management“Sofia Ilyakova and Shahzodakhon Shavkatjon kizi Botirova, who took first place.

    “Our research focuses on the factors that influence the success of crowdfunding campaigns in the Russian film industry on the Planeta.ru platform. We examined two levels of campaign success – reaching 50% and 100% of the target amount, showing that success depends on the number of people who supported the project, the duration of the campaign and the stated goal. We also developed recommendations for managers in the film industry,” said Sophia.

    In the Psychology category, third place was taken by students from the Master’s programData Analytics for Business and Economics» Ekaterina Kalganova and Daria Levanovich. They studied the impact of participation in events held in coworking spaces on the formation of team creativity of employees.

    “My future plans include developing and deepening this research. I am also attracted by the prospect of publishing an article in one of the scientific journals. I am sure that winning a prize in the competition will be a turning point in my academic development,” Ekaterina noted.

    In the category “World Economy”, a student from China, Wang Jinhai, distinguished himself by taking first place. He also became a laureate in the category “Finance”. At the St. Petersburg campus, he is studying in the master’s program “Global and Regional History” and is convinced that science is his calling.

    “My research interests are quite broad. I am currently working on several other studies, the topics of which are interesting in the Russian context, and I have already submitted several articles to leading journals devoted to social sciences. I hope that winning the NIRS competition will help me interact with Russian scientists and contribute to a better understanding of their approaches to studying economics and finance,” Wang Jinhai noted.

    “Participation is already a success”

    Second place in the direction of “Urban studies, urban and transport planning” was taken by fourth-year students of the bachelor’s program “Urban planning» Zoya Ermokhina, Elizaveta Dekkusheva, Anna Kochetkova, Dmitry Moiseyev and Amira Tsarbaeva. The team was formed in the second year, and since then they have been writing scientific papers together.

    Their research for the research competition was devoted to the topic of anniversaries as drivers of urban space modernization. “The topic was suggested by our scientific supervisor Anton Valerievich Gorodnichev, and we compared 11 cases of holding anniversaries in Russia, starting with the millennium of Kazan in 2005 and ending with the millennium of Suzdal in 2024. We identified three types of modernization: an image anniversary, that is, transformations for the promotion of the city, an anniversary for solving local problems, and a mixed type,” explains Amira.

    “Our work is unique because no one before us has considered an anniversary as a modernization process. But an anniversary changes the urban space: new objects are built, infrastructure is created, improvements are carried out,” adds Dmitry. According to Elizaveta, they heard about the NRS competition from the first days of their studies at the HSE. “Even participating in it is already a success,” she says.

    Student of the Master’s program “Systems and software engineering» Ilya Derezovsky took third place in the Computer Science category. “This is my first experience of participating in a research competition, as well as the experience of writing my first serious scientific publication. Therefore, winning the competition was doubly unexpected and pleasant,” he says.

    The young scientist conducted a study in which he had to come up with an informative, visual and aesthetic way to visualize data as part of one of his projects NUL process-oriented information systems under the supervision of Alexey Mitsyuk, a senior research fellow at this laboratory and deputy dean for research at the Faculty of Computer Science. Ilya notes that he received positive experience in scientific work and the desire to continue developing in the academic environment thanks to the support of his colleagues at the laboratory.

    “The atmosphere of HSE’s scientific laboratories is unique, charged with the energy of people interested in their topic, incredibly valuable experience, support and knowledge. HSE is the best place to try yourself in science, and the research is one of the most significant events at the university, where many young researchers begin their careers,” says Ilya Derezovsky.

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  • MIL-OSI: Radware Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Highlights

    • Revenue of $73 million, an increase of 12% year–over–year
    • Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.27 vs. $0.13 in Q4 2023; GAAP diluted EPS of $0.06 vs. $(0.14) in Q4 2023

    Full Year 2024 Financial Results and Highlights

    • Revenue of $275 million, an increase of 5% year-over-year
    • Cloud ARR of $77.3 million, an increase of 19% year-over-year
    • Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.87 vs. $0.43 in 2023; GAAP diluted EPS of $0.14 vs. $(0.50) in 2023
    • Cash flow from operations of $71.6 million compared to $(3.5) million last year

    TEL AVIV, Israel, Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Radware® (NASDAQ: RDWR), a global leader in application security and delivery solutions for multi-cloud environments, today announced its consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024.

    “We are pleased to report a strong finish to 2024, growing revenue 12% year-over-year and more than doubling non-GAAP EPS to $0.27 in the fourth quarter. Our full year results were driven by accelerated cloud ARR growth of 19%, the success of our DefensePro X DDoS protection refresh, and strong performance from our OEM partnerships,” said Roy Zisapel, Radware’s president and CEO. “Looking ahead, we plan to increase investment in and accelerate our cloud security growth by further expanding our market leading AI enabled security capabilities, opening new cloud security service centers and expanding our cloud channels. We are confident in our strategy, excited about the opportunities ahead, and believe in our ability to deliver long-term success.”

    Financial Highlights for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024

    Revenue for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024 totaled $73.0 million and $274.9 million, respectively:

    • Revenue in the Americas region was $32.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, an increase of 33% from $24.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Revenue in the Americas region for the full year of 2024 was $117.7 million, an increase of 14% from $103.4 million in the full year of 2023.
    • Revenue in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (“EMEA”) region was $23.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, a decrease of 6% from $24.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Revenue in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (“EMEA”) region for the full year of 2024 was $94.1 million, a decrease of 2% from $96.5 million in the full year of 2023.
    • Revenue in the Asia-Pacific (“APAC”) region was $16.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, an increase of 8% from $15.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Revenue in the Asia-Pacific (“APAC”) region for the full year of 2024 was $63.1 million, an increase of 3% from $61.4 million in the full year of 2023.

    GAAP net income for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $2.5 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, compared to GAAP net loss of $5.9 million, or $(0.14) per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2023. GAAP net income for the full year of 2024 was $6.0 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, compared to GAAP net loss of $21.6 million, or $(0.50) per diluted share, for the full year of 2023.

    Non-GAAP net income for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $11.9 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $5.5 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP net income for the full year of 2024 was $37.7 million, or $0.87 per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $18.9 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, for the full year of 2023.

    As of December 31, 2024, the Company had cash, cash equivalents, short-term and long-term bank deposits, and marketable securities of $419.7 million. Cash flow from operations was $12.7 million and $71.6 million in the fourth quarter and full year of 2024, respectively.

    Non-GAAP results are calculated excluding, as applicable, the impact of stock-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets, litigation costs, acquisition costs, restructuring costs, exchange rate differences, net on balance sheet items included in financial income, net, and tax-related adjustments. A reconciliation of each of the Company’s non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is included at the end of this press release.

    Conference Call
    Radware management will host a call today, February 12, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. EST to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2024 results and first quarter 2025 outlook. To participate on the call, please use the following numbers:
    U.S. participants call toll free: 1-877-704-4453
    International participants call: 1-201-389-0920

    A replay will be available for seven days, starting two hours after the end of the call, on telephone number 1-844-512-2921 (US toll-free) or 1-412-317-6671. Access ID 13750817.

    The call will be webcast live on the Company’s website at: http://www.radware.com/IR/. The webcast will remain available for replay during the next 12 months.

    Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information and Key Performance Indicators
    In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Radware uses non-GAAP measures of gross profit, research and development expense, selling and marketing expense, general and administrative expense, total operating expenses, operating income, financial income, net, income before taxes on income, taxes on income, net income and diluted earnings per share, which are adjustments from results based on GAAP to exclude, as applicable, stock-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets, litigation costs, acquisition costs, restructuring costs, exchange rate differences, net on balance sheet items included in financial income, net, and tax–related adjustments. Management believes that exclusion of these charges allows for meaningful comparisons of operating results across past, present, and future periods. Radware’s management believes the non-GAAP financial measures provided in this release are useful to investors for the purpose of understanding and assessing Radware’s ongoing operations. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is included with the financial information contained in this press release. Management uses both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures in evaluating and operating the business and, as such, has determined that it is important to provide this information to investors.

    Annual recurring revenue (“ARR”) is a key performance indicator defined as the annualized value of booked orders for term-based cloud services, subscription licenses, and maintenance contracts that are in effect at the end of a reporting period. ARR should be viewed independently of revenue and deferred revenue and is not intended to be combined with or to replace either of those items. ARR is not a forecast of future revenue, which can be impacted by contract start and end dates and renewal rates and does not include revenue reported as perpetual license or professional services revenue in our consolidated statement of operations. We consider ARR a key performance indicator of the value of the recurring components of our business.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements made herein that are not statements of historical fact, including statements about Radware’s plans, outlook, beliefs, or opinions, are forward-looking statements. Generally, forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates,” “plans,” and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “should,” “would,” “may,” and “could.” Because such statements deal with future events, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties, and actual results, expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, could differ materially from Radware’s current forecasts and estimates. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to: the impact of global economic conditions, including as a result of the state of war declared in Israel in October 2023 and instability in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine, and the tensions between China and Taiwan; our dependence on independent distributors to sell our products; our ability to manage our anticipated growth effectively; a shortage of components or manufacturing capacity could cause a delay in our ability to fulfill orders or increase our manufacturing costs; our business may be affected by sanctions, export controls, and similar measures, targeting Russia and other countries and territories, as well as other responses to Russia’s military conflict in Ukraine, including indefinite suspension of operations in Russia and dealings with Russian entities by many multi-national businesses across a variety of industries; the ability of vendors to provide our hardware platforms and components for the manufacture of our products; our ability to attract, train, and retain highly qualified personnel; intense competition in the market for cyber security and application delivery solutions and in our industry in general, and changes in the competitive landscape; our ability to develop new solutions and enhance existing solutions; the impact to our reputation and business in the event of real or perceived shortcomings, defects, or vulnerabilities in our solutions, if our end-users experience security breaches, if our information technology systems and data, or those of our service providers and other contractors, are compromised by cyber-attackers or other malicious actors, or by a critical system failure; outages, interruptions, or delays in hosting services; the risks associated with our global operations, such as difficulties and costs of staffing and managing foreign operations, compliance costs arising from host country laws or regulations, partial or total expropriation, export duties and quotas, local tax exposure, economic or political instability, including as a result of insurrection, war, natural disasters, and major environmental, climate, or public health concerns, such as the COVID-19 pandemic; our net losses in the past two years and possibility we may incur losses in the future; a slowdown in the growth of the cyber security and application delivery solutions market or in the development of the market for our cloud-based solutions; long sales cycles for our solutions; risks and uncertainties relating to acquisitions or other investments; risks associated with doing business in countries with a history of corruption or with foreign governments; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; risks associated with undetected defects or errors in our products; our ability to protect our proprietary technology; intellectual property infringement claims made by fourth parties; laws, regulations, and industry standards affecting our business; compliance with open source and fourth-party licenses; and other factors and risks over which we may have little or no control. This list is intended to identify only certain of the principal factors that could cause actual results to differ. For a more detailed description of the risks and uncertainties affecting Radware, refer to Radware’s Annual Report on Form 20-F, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the other risk factors discussed from time to time by Radware in reports filed with, or furnished to, the SEC. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and, except as required by applicable law, Radware undertakes no commitment to revise or update any forward-looking statement in order to reflect events or circumstances after the date any such statement is made. Radware’s public filings are available from the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or may be obtained on Radware’s website at www.radware.com.

    About Radware
    Radware® (NASDAQ: RDWR) is a global leader in application security and delivery solutions for multi-cloud environments. The company’s cloud application, infrastructure, and API security solutions use AI-driven algorithms for precise, hands-free, real-time protection from the most sophisticated web, application, and DDoS attacks, API abuse, and bad bots. Enterprises and carriers worldwide rely on Radware’s solutions to address evolving cybersecurity challenges and protect their brands and business operations while reducing costs. For more information, please visit the Radware website.

    Radware encourages you to join our community and follow us on: Facebook, LinkedIn, Radware Blog, X, YouTube, and Radware Mobile for iOS.

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    Radware believes the information in this document is accurate in all material respects as of its publication date. However, the information is provided without any express, statutory, or implied warranties and is subject to change without notice.

    The contents of any website or hyperlinks mentioned in this press release are for informational purposes and the contents thereof are not part of this press release.

    CONTACTS
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    Radware Ltd.  
    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets  
    (U.S. Dollars in thousands)  
             
      December 31,   December 31,  
      2024    2023   
      (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)  
    Assets        
             
    Current assets        
    Cash and cash equivalents 98,714   70,538  
    Marketable securities 72,994   86,372  
    Short-term bank deposits 104,073   173,678  
    Trade receivables, net 16,823   20,267  
    Other receivables and prepaid expenses 14,242   9,529  
    Inventories 14,030   15,544  
      320,876   375,928  
             
    Long-term investments        
    Marketable securities 29,523   33,131  
    Long-term bank deposits 114,354   –  
    Other assets 2,171   2,166  
      146,048   35,297  
             
             
    Property and equipment, net 15,632   18,221  
    Intangible assets, net 11,750   15,718  
    Other long-term assets 37,906   37,967  
    Operating lease right-of-use assets 18,456   20,777  
    Goodwill 68,008   68,008  
    Total assets 618,676   571,916  
             
    Liabilities and equity        
             
    Current liabilities        
    Trade payables 5,581   4,298  
    Deferred revenues 106,303   105,012  
    Operating lease liabilities 4,750   4,684  
    Other payables and accrued expenses 51,836   41,021  
      168,470   155,015  
             
    Long-term liabilities        
    Deferred revenues 64,708   60,499  
    Operating lease liabilities 13,519   16,020  
    Other long-term liabilities 14,904   17,108  
      93,131   93,627  
             
    Equity        
    Radware Ltd. equity        
    Share capital 754   742  
    Additional paid-in capital 555,154   529,209  
    Accumulated other comprehensive income 1,103   77  
    Treasury stock, at cost (366,588)   (365,749)  
    Retained earnings 125,850   119,812  
    Total Radware Ltd. shareholder’s equity 316,273   284,091  
             
    Non–controlling interest 40,802   39,183  
             
    Total equity 357,075   323,274  
             
    Total liabilities and equity 618,676   571,916  
             
    Radware Ltd.
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss)
    (U.S Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
                     
        For the three months ended   For the twelve months ended
        December 31,   December 31,
        2024   2023   2024   2023
        (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)
                     
    Revenues   73,031   65,032     274,880     261,292  
    Cost of revenues   13,992   12,824     53,252     51,710  
    Gross profit   59,039   52,208     221,628     209,582  
                     
    Operating expenses, net:                
    Research and development, net   18,472   19,712     74,723     82,617  
    Selling and marketing   32,505   31,869     122,450     126,237  
    General and administrative   7,071   8,030     28,342     32,408  
    Total operating expenses, net   58,048   59,611     225,515     241,262  
                     
    Operating income (loss)   991   (7,403)     (3,887)     (31,680)  
    Financial income, net   3,570   3,239     16,552     13,927  
    Income (loss) before taxes on income   4,561   (4,164)     12,665     (17,753)  
    Taxes on income   2,109   1,686     6,627     3,837  
    Net income (loss)   2,452   (5,850)     6,038     (21,590)  
                     
       Basic net income (loss) per share attributed to Radware Ltd.’s shareholders   0.06   (0.14)     0.14     (0.50)  
                     
       Weighted average number of shares used to compute basic net income (loss) per share   42,238,469   41,806,042     41,982,851     42,871,770  
                     
       Diluted net income (loss) per share attributed to Radware Ltd.’s shareholders   0.06   (0.14)     0.14     (0.50)  
                     
       Weighted average number of shares used to compute diluted net income (loss) per share   43,725,803   41,806,042     43,362,906     42,871,770  
                           
      Radware Ltd.
      Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Information
      (U.S Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
                       
        For the three months ended   For the twelve months ended  
        December 31,   December 31,  
        2024   2023   2024   2023  
        (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)  
    GAAP gross profit 59,039   52,208   221,628   209,582  
      Share-based compensation 126   112   366   515  
      Amortization of intangible assets 992   992   3,968   3,968  
    Non-GAAP gross profit 60,157   53,312   225,962   214,065  
                       
    GAAP research and development, net 18,472   19,712   74,723   82,617  
      Share-based compensation 1,434   2,305   6,113   8,505  
    Non-GAAP Research and development, net 17,038   17,407   68,610   74,112  
                       
    GAAP selling and marketing 32,505   31,869   122,450   126,237  
      Share-based compensation 3,173   3,489   10,881   12,554  
      Restructuring costs –   578   –   1,851  
    Non-GAAP selling and marketing 29,332   27,802   111,569   111,832  
                       
    GAAP general and administrative 7,071   8,030   28,342   32,408  
      Share-based compensation 2,187   2,965   8,667   12,448  
      Acquisition costs 130   359   701   1,128  
    Non-GAAP general and administrative 4,754   4,706   18,974   18,832  
                       
    GAAP total operating expenses, net 58,048   59,611   225,515   241,262  
      Share-based compensation 6,794   8,759   25,661   33,507  
      Acquisition costs 130   359   701   1,128  
      Restructuring costs –   578   –   1,851  
    Non-GAAP total operating expenses, net 51,124   49,915   199,153   204,776  
                       
    GAAP operating income (loss) 991   (7,403)   (3,887)   (31,680)  
      Share-based compensation 6,920   8,871   26,027   34,022  
      Amortization of intangible assets 992   992   3,968   3,968  
      Acquisition costs 130   359   701   1,128  
      Restructuring costs –   578   –   1,851  
    Non-GAAP operating income 9,033   3,397   26,809   9,289  
                       
    GAAP financial income, net 3,570   3,239   16,552   13,927  
      Exchange rate differences, net on balance sheet items included in financial income, net 1,463   563   1,232   (207)  
    Non-GAAP financial income, net 5,033   3,802   17,784   13,720  
                       
    GAAP income (loss) before taxes on income 4,561   (4,164)   12,665   (17,753)  
      Share-based compensation 6,920   8,871   26,027   34,022  
      Amortization of intangible assets 992   992   3,968   3,968  
      Acquisition costs 130   359   701   1,128  
      Restructuring costs –   578   –   1,851  
      Exchange rate differences, net on balance sheet items included in financial income, net 1,463   563   1,232   (207)  
    Non-GAAP income before taxes on income 14,066   7,199   44,593   23,009  
                       
    GAAP taxes on income 2,109   1,686   6,627   3,837  
      Tax related adjustments 61   61   246   246  
    Non-GAAP taxes on income 2,170   1,747   6,873   4,083  
                       
    GAAP net income (loss) 2,452   (5,850)   6,038   (21,590)  
      Share-based compensation 6,920   8,871   26,027   34,022  
      Amortization of intangible assets 992   992   3,968   3,968  
      Acquisition costs 130   359   701   1,128  
      Restructuring costs –   578   –   1,851  
      Exchange rate differences, net on balance sheet items included in financial income, net 1,463   563   1,232   (207)  
      Tax related adjustments (61)   (61)   (246)   (246)  
    Non-GAAP net income 11,896   5,452   37,720   18,926  
                       
    GAAP diluted net income (loss) per share 0.06   (0.14)   0.14   (0.50)  
      Share-based compensation 0.16   0.21   0.60   0.78  
      Amortization of intangible assets 0.02   0.02   0.09   0.09  
      Acquisition costs 0.00   0.01   0.02   0.03  
      Restructuring costs 0.00   0.02   0.00   0.04  
      Exchange rate differences, net on balance sheet items included in financial income, net 0.03   0.01   0.03   0.00  
      Tax related adjustments (0.00)   (0.00)   (0.01)   (0.01)  
    Non-GAAP diluted net earnings per share 0.27   0.13   0.87   0.43  
                       
                       
    Weighted average number of shares used to compute non-GAAP diluted net earnings per share 43,725,803   42,462,751   43,362,906   43,655,555  
    Radware Ltd.
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow
    (U.S. Dollars in thousands)
                     
        For the three months ended   For the twelve months ended
        December 31,   December 31,
        2024   2023   2024   2023
        (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)
    Cash flow from operating activities:                
                     
    Net income (loss)   2,452   (5,850)   6,038   (21,590)
    Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:                
    Depreciation and amortization   2,918   3,028   11,836   12,244
    Share-based compensation   6,920   8,871   26,027   34,022
    Amortization of premium, accretion of discounts and accrued interest on marketable securities, net   (190)   638   (417)   1,754
    Loss (income) related to securities, net   –   (1)   –   243
    Increase (decrease) in accrued interest on bank deposits   (1,279)   549   3,366   (3,265)
    Increase (decrease) in accrued severance pay, net   (151)   207   (45)   (299)
    Decrease (increase) in trade receivables, net   3,140   (7,895)   3,444   (2,515)
    Decrease (increase) in other receivables and prepaid expenses and other long-term assets   (1,252)   2,236   (97)   (305)
    Decrease (increase) in inventories   (487)   (2,550)   1,514   (4,116)
    Increase (decrease) in trade payables   (970)   (1,771)   1,283   (2,166)
    Increase (decrease) in deferred revenues   (4,829)   (3,856)   5,500   (14,951)
    Increase (decrease) in other payables and accrued expenses   6,222   9,383   13,274   (1,415)
    Operating lease liabilities, net   255   (336)   (114)   (1,141)
    Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   12,749   2,653   71,609   (3,500)
                     
    Cash flows from investing activities:                
                     
    Purchase of property and equipment   (1,059)   (936)   (5,279)   (5,429)
    Proceeds from other long-term assets, net   41   (11)   81   66
    Proceeds from (investment in) bank deposits, net   (46,682)   29,686   (48,115)   81,031
    Investment in, redemption of and purchase of marketable securities ,net   23,249   16,764   18,793   17,111
    Investment in other deposits   (5,000)   –   (5,000)   –
    Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   (29,451)   45,503   (39,520)   92,779
                     
    Cash flows from financing activities:                
                     
    Proceeds from exercise of share options   –   63   3   371
    Repurchase of shares   –   (10,103)   (839)   (63,234)
    Payment of contingent consideration related to acquisition   –   –   (3,077)   (2,063)
    Net cash used in financing activities   –   (10,040)   (3,913)   (64,926)
                     
    Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   (16,702)   38,116   28,176   24,353
    Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period   115,416   32,422   70,538   46,185
    Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period   98,714   70,538   98,714   70,538
                     
      Radware Ltd.
      RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET INCOME (LOSS) TO EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA (NON-GAAP)
      (U.S Dollars in thousands)
                     
        For the three months ended   For the twelve months ended
        December 31,   December 31,
        2024   2023   2024   2023
        (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)
    GAAP net income (loss) 2,452   (5,850)   6,038   (21,590)
      Exclude: Financial income, net (3,570)   (3,239)   (16,552)   (13,927)
      Exclude: Depreciation and amortization expense 2,918   3,028   11,836   12,244
      Exclude: Taxes on income 2,109   1,686   6,627   3,837
    EBITDA 3,909   (4,375)   7,949   (19,436)
                     
      Share-based compensation 6,920   8,871   26,027   34,022
      Restructuring costs –   578   –   1,851
      Acquisition costs 130   359   701   1,128
    Adjusted EBITDA 10,959   5,433   34,677   17,565
                     
                     
        For the three months ended   For the twelve months ended
        December 31,   December 31,
        2024   2023   2024   2023
      Amortization of intangible assets 992   992   3,968   3,968
      Depreciation 1,926   2,036   7,868   8,276
        2,918   3,028   11,836   12,244
                     

    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Report completion marks next stage of Grade I city monument works plan

    Source: City of Winchester

    Proposed conservation, landscape improvement and cleaning works at another of Winchester’s most important historic structures are progressing.  

    Winchester City Council commissioned a specialist report about required works to Hyde Abbey Gateway, a Grade I listed Scheduled Ancient Monument which comprises a covered archway with a side pedestrian gate, and a secure chamber on the south-eastern side.  

    Hyde Abbey Gateway 

    The report details proposals for inside and outside the monument including netting to deter pigeons, wall conservation, new drainage and lighting, and the replacement of the interpretation boards which explain the building’s history to visitors.

    Hyde Abbey Gateway, which is thought to date back to the 15th century, is one of the few remaining parts of mediaeval monastery Hyde Abbey that are visible above ground. The Abbey was dissolved and demolished in 1538 during the reign of Henry VIII.  

    The gatehouse section later also marked the entrance to Hyde House until that house was demolished in 1769. 

    Cllr Martin Tod, Leader of Winchester City Council, said: “We’re lucky in Winchester to be custodians of such an interesting piece of history – and I’m grateful to all the people who’ve worked on such carefully and sensitively thought-through plans.

    “We are very lucky that Winchester is home to some really impressive landmarks of historical importance and it’s right that we manage them careful and sensitively. It’s good to see such detailed plans for Hyde Abbey Gateway alongside our recent consent from Historic England to repair another of our historic monuments – the Buttercross.”

    The plan will now be submitted to Historic England to obtain their official scheduled monument consent to carry out the works.

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Denis Manturov took part in an extended meeting of the board of the Ministry of Emergency Situations

    Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –

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

    Denis Manturov took part in an extended meeting of the board of the Ministry of Emergency Situations

    First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov took part in an extended meeting of the board of the Russian Ministry of Civil Defense, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters (EMERCOM of Russia).

    “This year, as you know, the Russian Emergencies Ministry celebrates its 35th anniversary since its creation. During this time, it has established itself as an effective, highly professional structure, one of the best in the world in its field. And this is confirmed by the active international agenda of the Russian Emergencies Ministry. Last year, it took part in 20 humanitarian operations under the auspices of the UN World Food Programme. And it is always ready to provide its forces and resources to eliminate the consequences of major disasters in different parts of the world,” Denis Manturov noted.

    At the same time, the First Deputy Prime Minister emphasized, there is significant potential for improving the work of the department, primarily through more intensive use of preventive measures to protect against emergencies. For these purposes, it is necessary to more actively integrate unmanned aircraft systems into the work, expand the use of data from Earth remote sensing satellites, and introduce elements of artificial intelligence.

    In his report, the head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, Alexander Kurenkov, reflected the main performance indicators of the department for the year. “The personnel took part in the liquidation of the consequences of over 270 emergency situations. Their number has decreased by 11% compared to 2023. Our main efforts were aimed at helping the population during the period of large-scale floods that affected 69 regions and over 1.5 thousand settlements. The required payments from the federal budget through the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia were delivered to the population in full. The department’s forces also responded to natural fires. In total, more than 10 thousand outbreaks were recorded. We prevented the fire from spreading to 29 settlements with a population of over 56 thousand people,” the minister emphasized.

    The department is particularly focused on protecting people in border regions and providing them with assistance. The Emergencies Ministry’s pyrotechnicians have found and neutralized over 42 thousand explosive objects. And within the framework of a special infrastructure project, 54 fire and rescue infrastructure facilities will be gradually restored. In 2024, work on 11 of them will be completed. The Zaporizhia Rescue Center has been created; it is currently being staffed and equipped.

    The head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations expressed gratitude to the Government for its attention to the issues of the department’s activities, as well as to all specialists for the courage and professionalism they demonstrated in the performance of their official duties.

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

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Love your side hustle? Make it tax official this Valentine’s

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    HMRC launches Help for Hustles campaign to help people earning extra income understand their tax obligations.

    • HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) ‘Help for Hustles’ campaign launched to support people earning extra income to understand any tax obligations

    • A new easy-to-use guide is available on GOV.UK

    As Valentine’s Day approaches, anyone who has turned the love for their hobby into a side hustle is being encouraged to ‘put a ring on it’ and make it official.

    Whether it’s making extra income from activities such as online content creation, dog walking, or making handcrafted items to sell, HMRC has launched a new Help for Hustles campaign to assist people in understanding if they need to declare their earnings.

    Anyone generating more than £1,000 from their side hustle should check their tax obligations using HMRC’s new easy-to-use guide at taxhelpforhustles.campaign.gov.uk.

    Angela MacDonald, HMRC’s Second Permanent Secretary and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, said:

    We know many people are turning their hobbies and interests into successful businesses and we’re here to help them understand their tax obligations.

    Nobody wants an unexpected tax bill, so anyone with a side hustle should check HMRC’s straightforward guide and make sure they’re getting their tax right.

    The new guide covers five key areas to help people understand any tax obligations:

    1. I’m buying or making things to sell
    2. I’ve got a side gig
    3. I work for myself doing multiple jobs
    4. I’m a content creator or influencer
    5. I rent out my property

    If someone has earned more than £1,000 from their side hustle in a tax year, they may need to complete a Self Assessment tax return. Customers can check if they need to tell HMRC about additional income on GOV.UK.

    This only applies to people who are trading or selling services. If someone is simply clearing out their unwanted items and putting them up for sale, they will not need to pay tax.

    Undeclared income of more than £1,000 from side hustles form part of the hidden economy. HMRC is committed to reducing the tax gap, of which the hidden economy accounted for about £2.2 billion in the 2022 to 2023 tax year.

    Further information

    HMRC’s ‘Help for Hustles’ campaign runs until 31 March 2025.

    According to insight commissioned by HMRC and published in 2023, one in 10 people in the UK are operating in the hidden economy with 65% of these individuals most likely operating side hustles and largely unaware that they should be registered for tax.

    Updates to this page

    Published 12 February 2025

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Preparing for sustainable farming

    Source: Scottish Government

    Payments to continue in 2025-26.

    Farmers and crofters will be able to continue to access payments to carry out soil analysis, carbon audits, and animal health and welfare interventions for an extra year, Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has confirmed.

    The ‘Preparing for Sustainable Farming’ payments were originally due to end next month (March), but activities performed during 2025 will continue to be funded and claims will be accepted up until the end of February 2026.

    So far, more than 8,500 claims have been received since 2022.

    This funding helps farmers and crofters meet the requirements of the Whole Farm Plan, including financial support towards the cost of soil analysis and £500 towards having a Carbon Audit performed.

    Additionally, support is available for animal health and welfare interventions, with £750 for first time claimants and £500 for those who have already benefited in previous years.

    Ms Gougeon said:

    “In 2025, businesses are being asked to undertake two out of the following plans and audits: animal health and welfare plan; nature report; carbon report; integrated pest management plan; and soil report. Businesses are free to select which two they undertake, based on their business practices.

    “All through the reform of direct support we have been clear that there will be no cliff edges in payments that agriculture businesses rely on. By extending the ‘Preparing for Sustainable Farming’ payments for an extra year we continue to stand with farmers to help them meet the climate, biodiversity and efficiency conditions for payments to support their business.”

    Background

    Preparing for Sustainable Farming guidance

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New tea room and community hub to open in Burslem Park

    Source: City of Stoke-on-Trent

    Published: Wednesday, 12th February 2025

    A brand-new tea room and community hub is set to open in Burslem Park.

    Visitors to the park will be able to enjoy a full menu of home-cooked breakfasts, lunches and cakes at the newly opened Pavilion Tea Room, which will be welcoming customers from Saturday 15 February.

    Alongside the tea room, Burslem Community Hub Community Interest Company (CIC) will be hosting community led activities including, a gardening scheme, toddler group, youth sessions, natter groups and special evening events. 

    To celebrate the opening, residents are invited to a special launch event on Saturday 15 February, between 9am and 12 noon, where the Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent and leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council city council Leader, Jane Ashworth, will officially welcome Emma Smith, Owner Manager at the Pavilion Tea Room, and the wider team to the park. The event will include face painting, balloon modelling, and a free chocolate fountain, making it a fun-filled morning for all ages.

    Councillor Jane Ashworth, leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council said: “The Pavilion Team Room will be a fantastic addition to Burslem Park and we’re pleased to welcome Emma and the team.

    “The tea room will be a welcome feature for visitors and the additional work the CIC has planned will help to bring the community together. We are thrilled to see this space come to life and look forward to seeing residents make the most of it.”

    Emma Smith, Owner Manager at the Pavilion Tea Room said: “It is exciting times! We can’t wait to open up and be in the heart of the community. Burslem Park is a beautiful place and we want anyone who visits to love it as much as we do, and take pride in the local area.

    “We have redecorated the tea room and refurbished the toilets. We also have so many activities planned for all age groups throughout the year.”

    The tea room’s full menu will be available from Sunday 16 February at 9am.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Early Careers Fair promotes opportunities in construction and manufacturing

    Source: City of Plymouth

    Early Careers Fair 2024

    This Saturday as part of National Apprenticeship Week, Plymouth’s leading construction and manufacturing businesses will take part in a huge joint apprenticeship and graduate recruitment drive.

    Building Plymouth and the Plymouth Manufacturers’ Group (PMG) have joined forces once again to organise an inspiring career showcase event happening on Saturday 15 February 2025, 10am to 2pm at Plymouth Argyle Home Park.

    Aimed at engaging young people, their parents and carers, higher education leavers and recent graduates, as well as adults who are considering a career change, the event will promote the breadth of careers and the exciting new entrant opportunities available in and around Plymouth for 2025 and 2026 starts.

    Recruiting construction employers exhibiting on the day include Kier Construction, AECOM, TEC Construction, Plymouth Community Homes, Willmott Dixon, Obedair Construction, South West Highways, ME Contracting, YGS Landscapes and Lorne Stewart. 

    Recruiting manufacturers attending the event include Babcock International, Princess Yachts, Kawasaki Precision Machinery, Rittal CSM, Mars Wrigley, Plessey, Aldermans, Schneider Electric, BD and The Cornwall Bakery.

    Local training providers will be on hand to provide information about apprenticeship opportunities include City College Plymouth, Greenlight Safety and Training, The Focus Training Group, Plymouth Engineering Skills Centre and the Skills Group.

    Councillor Sally Cresswell, Cabinet Member for Education, Skills and Apprenticeships at Plymouth City Council said: “It is brilliant to once again bring together our construction, built environment, manufacturing and engineering employers to showcase the fantastic opportunities available for launching early careers.

    “With Plymouth facing its biggest capital build programme in 25 years, we have massive skills shortages to tackle in the construction industry so it is encouraging to see so many apprenticeships at all levels under recruitment, along with a growing number of graduate-level vacancies.

    “Our Fair will be the perfect place to get inspired through meeting local employers, to find out more about apprentice and graduate level opportunities across two of our biggest sectors and ultimately improve your chances of securing an early career opportunity – do not miss it!”

    Lee Crocker, Chair of the Plymouth Manufacturers’ Group, and MD and Chair of Board at Kawasaki Precision Machinery said: “It is now 10 years since we ran our first early careers fair. Throughout this decade, we have recognised that a welcoming, family-friendly environment, as is created at this event, is key to helping our members meet future talent and showcase our busy and dynamic industry. 

    “Right now, many of our local manufacturers are recruiting across a range of experiences and skill sets with starts in 2025 and 2026 and in addition we’re looking to engage with young people and make them aware of our sector when they are making important career and training choices. 

    “These future employees are critical to the growth and continued success of our businesses so we encourage anyone considering their next steps to come along to the fair and truly explore all the far-reaching opportunities they could have with our organisations. They will be assured of a friendly and enthusiastic welcome from us all.”

    There will be a chance to try your hand at taster activities, demonstrations, competitions, and also to meet current apprentices and graduates already working in these dynamic and growing industries.

    For more information about the event and other activities happening across National Apprenticeship Week in Plymouth visit the Skills Launchpad website.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Jersey’s seventh-warmest year on record12 February 2025 Jersey Met has confirmed the average annual temperature for 2024 was 12. 94°C making it the seventh-warmest year on record. The average annual temperature takes an average of all days throughout the… Read more

    Source: Channel Islands – Jersey

    12 February 2025

    Jersey Met has confirmed the average annual temperature for 2024 was 12.94°C making it the seventh-warmest year on record. 

    The average annual temperature takes an average of all days throughout the year, including night-time minimum temperatures and daily maximum temperatures. Official temperatures have been recorded at the Maison St Louis Observatory since 1894. 

    Head of Meteorology for Jersey Met, Paul Aked, said: “The daily maximum temperatures for 2024 were on average 0.32°C higher than the long-term average, however the nighttime minimums were 0.81°C above the long-term average. It is in this detail, you can see the impacts warmer nights are having, contributing to the overall annual temperature being the seventh warmest on record. 

    “Along with temperature rise, for every degree our atmosphere warms, the atmosphere can hold 7% more moisture, adding to the wetter weather. As a result, we should be prepared for the potential to see more extreme weather events as our temperature rises.”

    Minister for the Environment, Deputy Steve Luce, said: “I thank Jersey Met for providing us this crucial information, which comes just after an announcement by the World Meteorological Organisation last week that January 2025 was the hottest January ever recorded, globally. 

    “The trends we are witnessing have a huge impact on everyone. With increasing temperatures are associated impacts on biodiversity, food security, and sea levels – which as an island is greatly concerning. This year, I will continue to encourage Islanders to reduce their carbon footprint through the policies in our Carbon Neutral Roadmap. We must ensure Jersey remains on a pathway to net zero by 2050, in line with the internationally recognised targets of the Paris Agreement.” 

    As a result of the 2024 temperature, another dark red stripe will be added to the Jersey Climate Stripes at the Waterfront. Using colour, the stripes show how the Island’s climate is warming over time, and act as a visual climate change reminder. Once the new stripe has been added, there will be a total of 131 stripes – each representing a year from 1894 through to 2024.​

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: York furniture charity gets a boost through council-funded scheme

    Source: City of York

    Through a partnership between City of York Council and York Centre for Voluntary Services (CVS), charities across the city can access expert support to maximise their social impact.

    One of the charities that has benefited from the project is York Community Furniture Stores (CFS), which has tackled furniture and digital poverty across North Yorkshire for over three decades by collecting pre-loved home furnishings and selling them back to the community at an affordable price, with additional discounts availble for those on means-tested benefits.

    Through the Organisational Health Check programme, supported by the council through the nationwide UK Shared Prosperity Fund, York charities can access the services of freelance, expert consultants to take a detailed look at all aspects of their organisation and understand which areas could be improved. They then work with the consultants on issues that could include fundraising, HR, structure and governance, and develop strategies to help the charities run more smoothly, become more cost-effective and build future resilience in the face of the challenges currently facing the voluntary sector.

    York CFS initially sought help with a merger process, combining their three branches in York, Selby and Scarborough, but through working with Adrian Ashton, a consultant specialising in voluntary sector governance, developed a broader plan for the organisation’s future.

    Speaking in a new video celebrating the project, Katy Ridsdill-Smith, CEO of York CFS, explained:

    What I thought would be a relatively straightforward project – merging the three charities into one – has transformed into a larger organisational change programme which will include a rebrand, the launch of a bold anti-poverty strategy and a new organisational structure.

    “The support has enabled to us to think critically about the level of support we provide to our local communities and how we can be more effective in our work. It’s a really exciting time for CFS!”

    Alison Semmence, Chief Executive of York CVS, said:

    Our work with York Community Furniture Store provides an excellent example of how the partnership has enabled us to connect voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector organisations in York with specialist expertise, to not only support the sector’s ability to navigate challenges, but so that organisations can seize opportunities, grow their impact, and continue to deliver meaningful change across our city.

    Cllr Pete Kilbane, Executive Member for Economy and Culture at City of York Council, said:

     Like so many of York’s voluntary organisations, York Community Furniture Store plays a vital role in supporting the whole community, especially those  who need great quality furniture at an affordable price.

    “Through this partnership with York CVS, who are experts in our city’s voluntary sector, we’re delighted to have helped organisations like York CFS become more resilient and run more efficiently, meaning they’ll be better able to support our communities for years to come.”

    To find out more about how York CFS benefited from the scheme, watch our video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk5hvOroZb8
     

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: One million miles and tens of thousands in the saddle: Manchester looks back at an incredible year of Cycling

    Source: City of Manchester

    At the beginning of 2024 Manchester ushered in an incredible year after being named the European Capital of Cycling.

    This accolade, awarded by ACES was the result of a huge amount of effort being put into investing in cycling across Manchester, and encouraging more people to look at it as the default way to travel.

    Whether that was outreach in our communities to showing people that cycling was accessible and an enjoyable way to travel, to large infrastructure projects putting in place better and improved infrastructure to make cycling easier for everyone. 

    Over the course of 2024 some major milestones were hit. Whether it was getting more people than ever to pick up cycling, to a huge range of community events taking place, to having a record number of bike journeys take place in Manchester.

    We achieved:

    • More than 1.3m bike journeys taking place along the Oxford Road corridor – a record-breaking figure 
    • Cycling trips by Manchester residents increased from around 28,000 to 82,000 
    • Manchester cyclists spent one million minutes cycling last year – that’s more than 22 months of continuous cycling! 
    • More than £75,000 of funding directed towards Manchester bike schemes 
    • 69 community events took place throughout the year 
    • 47 bike grants were awarded  
    • 7 new infrastructure projects saw spades in the ground 
    • 449 bikes were fixed through community repair initiatives 

    Also, each year We Are Cycling compile a list of 100 women in cycling who have gone the extra mile to promote cycling within their community. The Council was thrilled that in the Year of Cycling 11 women from Manchester were included in this list. 

    This not only speaks to the important role that women are playing in promoting and growing cycling in Manchester, but an important marker on the increased number of women who are participating in a range of cycling-related fields. 

    Naz Khan, champion for accessible and inclusive cycling in Manchester, said: “I’m truly humbled by the wonderful recognition from Cycling UK, It’s a privilege to represent North Manchester nationally in the year that Manchester was named the European Capital of Cycling. 

    “The award is more special as I share it with remarkable women working exceptionally hard to promote cycling, creating equal opportunities and enhancing a better environment for everyone.” 

    Beth Craigen, champion of underrepresented groups in cycling, said: “I am honoured to have been recognised alongside such an incredible group of women doing amazing things in the world of cycling. It’s been brilliant to support so many awesome projects in Manchester this year including Pedal Parties for families, Intro to Mountain Biking for women and girls at Wythenshawe Park, Rides for Women, Kidical Mass and Women’s Cycling Stories events with Nacro Greater Manchester Outdoor Learning, Bee Pedal, Lady Pedal, British Cycling and the other brilliant community groups in the city.” 

    Councillor John Hacking, Executive Member for Skills, Employment and Leisure said: “Being named the European Capital of Cycling was an incredibly proud moment for Manchester. Improving our cycling offer and helping as many people as possible wheel or cycle through our city has been a top priority for us and to see the fruits of our labour has been incredibly moving to see. 

    “Breaking down barriers and helping more people to cycling is so vitally important, so celebrating women like Naz and Beth who have made their mark in Manchester is truly a moment to savour and to celebrate.” 

    Sarah Mitchell, chief executive at Cycling UK, said: “Each year I’m blown away by all the remarkable stories we receive of women making lasting, inspirational and transformative change through cycling. It’s a privilege to share these names and give real recognition to the women who have worked so hard to bring their love of cycling to others. 

    “This year’s nominees remind us of the power cycling holds to bring people together and empower individuals. Looking back, we’ve made great progress to make cycling more inclusive through campaigns for safer cycling infrastructure and initiatives that promote cycling for all ages and abilities. But our work is far from done. The road ahead is full of opportunity, and we’re eager to see more women and diverse communities take up cycling.” 

    Notes

    Naz Khan, bio 100 Women in Cycling 2024 | Naz Khan 

    Beth Craigen bio 100 Women in Cycling 2024 | Beth Craigen 

    Full 100 list 100 Women in Cycling 2024 | Cycling UK 

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New Director of Public Health appointed for Birmingham

    Source: City of Birmingham

    Published: Wednesday, 12th February 2025

    Birmingham City Council has appointed a new Director of Public Health.

    Sally Burns is currently Director of Public Health and Regulatory Services at West Northamptonshire Council.

    She previously served as Corporate Director of Communities and Neighbourhoods at City of York Council before moving into public health. She developed her career in public health in authorities in East London.

    Sally is an experienced local authority director with a strong background in community and regulatory services.

    Throughout her career, Sally has overseen a wide range of services, including housing and housing maintenance, homelessness, environmental services, community safety, leisure, culture, community development, emergency planning, and regulatory services. Her extensive experience gives her a deep understanding of the statutory and regulatory framework governing local government.

     She said: “I am very excited to join the team in Birmingham and really look forward to working to improve health and wellbeing in the city with all colleagues, both in the authority and the wider Birmingham system, and particularly all our residents and communities.”

    Managing Director Joanne Roney said: “I’m really pleased to welcome Sally to the city council and to Birmingham. A stable and experienced top team is vital to the continued transformation and improvement of our services and I know she will be a great asset as we strive to help improve health and wellbeing outcomes for our citizens.”

    Councillor Mariam Khan, Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care, added: “This is great news for the people of Birmingham. Sally has extensive experience dealing with public health issues across a range of authorities and communities and I look forward to working with her.”

    Sally will start at Birmingham City Council later in the year.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Polytechnicians’ winter holidays in Svyazist, Toksovo and Kholomki

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

    Winter is a time of snowy landscapes, frosty evenings, and also bright events, new acquaintances and amazing discoveries. Winter shifts in the Educational and Historical Reserve “Kholomki” and at the educational and sports base “Polytechnic” in the village of Toksovo once again proved that active recreation and a rich program of Polytechnic cultural organizers can melt the ice in the literal and figurative sense.

    From January 26 to 28, the Toksovo recreation program was filled with a variety of activities: from walks to the picturesque pier to quizzes and competitions. Each day brought new impressions, uniting participants into strong teams and creating an atmosphere of friendship and fun.

    The second shift in Toksovo from January 28 to 30 was memorable for the game-introduction with searching for QR codes with tasks and a team quiz in the style of “Weak Link”, an interactive “Fashion Sentence” and the quest “Wake up as yourself. Love for yourself”, in which the participants explored their inner experiences through the theme of dreams. The rest was completed by art therapy with a disco and a movie night.

    Meanwhile, in Kholomki, the unusually warm weather for January gave the shift a special feeling – the participants seemed to be outside of space and time.

    The theme of the shift this time suggested experimentation. For example, in an immersive performance, everyone influenced the development of events and the ending of the story of a fictional town. In another event, the space was divided into two worlds: in one of them, players faced failures, but these very mistakes opened up new opportunities in the second, helping the team move towards victory.

    The student shift had hardly ended when a landing party of PROF leaders and activists arrived in Kholomki. Two days of intensive strategic sessions helped shape the further development trajectory of the organization, and team events united the renewed team. The trip to Kholomki became not only a platform for discussions, but also an important stage in the formation of a united team striving for a successful future.

    Meanwhile, a GO training and educational seminar was taking place at the Svyazist recreation center. About a month before the start, teams were formed, each with about 11 people from two or three institutes. In the time remaining before departure, the activists prepared events on topics proposed by the organizers.

    At GO itself, after each day, the team responsible for it received comments and suggestions from the organizers in order to work on the mistakes and improve the results. This interaction is the goal of GO — developing personal skills in holding events. At the end of the trip, the teams received general awards — “Best Day of GO,” “Best Event of GO,” and “Best Media Coverage of Their Day at GO,” as well as personal ones, the main one being “Breakthrough of the Year.”

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Play Area Improvements

    Source: Scotland – City of Dundee

    Over £500,000 of upgrades to play areas across Dundee could be in place to encourage local families get out and get active in the early summer.

    Plans have been informed by neighbourhood feedback as well as play surveys and proposals are designed to provide more inclusive equipment.

    A number of facilities would be improved across city communities if councillors approve reports at a meeting on Monday February 17.

    For a total tender cost of £137,500, proposals for  Pitairlie Park Play Area would see new landmark play items installed, with a particular focus on inclusive play as well as tree planting to enhance the park.

    A £145,000 tender is being put forward for the Longhaugh Road Play Area, with new play items, more inclusive play equipment, new seating areas and tree planting planned to enhance the park.

    Meanwhile, £231,000 of improvements are being proposed for other city playparks including:

    • Fairbairn Street Play Area – two new inclusive “springies”, new sensory panels, linemarking trail
    • Kinpurnie Place Play Area – new climbing unit with associated safety surfacing, and sensory panels
    • Moncur Crescent Play Area – new wheelchair inclusive roundabout with associated safety surfacing, agility trail, communication panel
    • Lawton Road Play Area – new agility trail and sensory panels
    • Rosebank Street Play Area – new agility trail, and sensory panels
    • Lochee Park Play Area – new double cableway, agility trail, communication panel and sheltered seating area

    All areas would also see the enhancement of existing equipment. If approved, work would start on all the areas in March, with completion expected in June.

    The Fair Work, Economic Growth and Infrastructure Commitee will also consider a sourcing strategy for the procurement of play equipment for Longhaugh Road, Pitairlie Road, as well as for Baxter Park. Councillors will be told that the method suggested to supply the equipment would save approximately 20%.

    Committee convener Cllr Steven Rome said: “These are tremendous plans to encourage families get outside and be active across our communities.

    “This will have real benefits for both physical and mental health. “The provision of inclusive play equipment is a crucial component of these proposals.

    “The council listened carefully to what people in these areas had to say and the tenders reflect this local feedback.”

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Gabriel Makhlouf: The importance of foresight

    Source: Bank for International Settlements

    Good morning, and welcome to today’s Strategic Foresight Symposium. This morning’s program seeks to cultivate debate, foster exploration, and encourage reflection on how strategic foresight and anticipatory governance can shape our strategies, plans, and policy decisions for the future. 

    To maintain trust and credibility as public institutions, we must demonstrate to our stakeholders a capacity to anticipate and plan for the future. Over the past decades, we have witnessed transformative shifts, not least the rise of the Internet, other rapid technological advancements, the internationalisation of supply chains, and the global financial crisis. More recently, the past five years have brought a global pandemic, significant military conflicts, the resurgence of extreme political movements, and the accelerating impact of climate change. In my view the interconnected trends and signals of change highlight the need to build strategic foresight capacity to help navigate an increasingly complex and uncertain world. Being future-focused is one of the four themes of our strategy, emphasising the importance of preparing for the challenges and opportunities ahead. 

    Let me mention some of them.

    As we look to the future, it is clear that we are navigating a new era of great power competition, marked by the rapid shift to a multipolar world and the erosion of the international order that has underpinned global cooperation since World War II. Policy-induced geoeconomic fragmentation has moved from being a risk to becoming a reality, disrupting trade and foreign direct investment flows. As a small, open economy, Ireland finds itself at the crossroads of these geopolitical headwinds, deeply exposed to its challenges and complexities. 

    Ireland’s ageing demographics pose significant challenges to our future labour supply and productivity, and to the sustainability of our long-term growth. As the more productive segments of our population shrink, the resulting pressure on government finances will intensify. This trend is not unique to Ireland. Across the EU, populations are nearing their peak and are projected to decline, with implications for the Union’s economic growth and geopolitical influence. The IMF predicts that total hours worked in Europe will decline over the next five years. These shifts carry far-reaching policy implications, impacting working age and pension sustainability, healthcare resourcing, infrastructure, and our broader fiscal resilience. Addressing these challenges requires forward-thinking strategies. 

    The pandemic catalysed a significant acceleration in digitalisation, enabled by the expanded adoption of cloud computing. Alongside this we are witnessing a rapid evolution in artificial intelligence, reshaping not only the financial services industry but also the broader economy and the future of work. However, these transformative technologies come with complex challenges. AI’s integration will spark critical debates around privacy and ethical use. And while continued digitalisation in financial services offers opportunities to streamline transactions, it also heightens the need to address operational resilience, including ensuring robust defences against information and cyber security risks. 

    An increasingly insidious challenge is the growing risk of misinformation or alternative truths or straightforward lies, amplified by the rise of social media and the retreat from content moderation and fact-checking. This trend poses serious threats to the values that we have become used to and to democracy itself. Misinformation can undermine the stability of public institutions by corroding trust. This presents new challenges for all of us, as individuals, as institutions and as a community of citizens. 

    Strategic foresight is the ability of an organisation to continuously perceive, interpret, and respond to emerging ideas about the future. Rather than attempting to predict what lies ahead, foresight broadens our perspective, fostering dialogue that incorporates peripheral viewpoints and explores how multiple potential futures might unfold. To achieve this, we must augment our toolkit with methods such as horizon scanning and scenario analysis, empowering us to embrace anticipatory governance and navigate uncertainty through future-focused insights and dialogue. 

    I hope this morning’s event inspires you to explore how strategic foresight can help future-proof our strategies and policies. Let me leave you with three takeaways: 

    • The status quo is unlikely to prevail: in the uncertain world we are now navigating, there is a requirement to augment our approach to governance, to be more future-focused, and the use of strategic foresight can help;
    • Make time for foresight: amid daily challenges, it’s essential to set aside governance time, and to develop the capability and tooling to support effective horizon scanning;
    • Be open and engaged: the challenges we face are deeply interconnected, affecting multiple policy areas. To future-proof effectively, we must break down silos, share insights, challenge perspectives, and adopt a collaborative, horizontal approach. 

    Thank you for coming and I hope you have a good morning. 

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Vitaly Savelyev summed up the results of JSC Russian Railways in 2024

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

    Vitaly Savelyev held the final meeting of the board of JSC Russian Railways for 2024. On the right is the company’s general director Oleg Belozerov

    February 12, 2025

    Vitaly Savelyev held the final meeting of the board of JSC Russian Railways for 2024

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    Vitaly Savelyev at the final meeting of the board of JSC Russian Railways for 2024

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    Vitaly Savelyev held the final meeting of the board of JSC Russian Railways for 2024

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    Vitaly Savelyev held the final meeting of the board of JSC Russian Railways for 2024. On the right is the company’s general director Oleg Belozerov

    The final meeting of the Board of Directors of JSC Russian Railways for 2024 was held in Moscow under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Savelyev.

    In 2024, the company’s investment program reached a record volume: it amounted to almost 1.5 trillion rubles. In the year of the 50th anniversary of the legendary BAM, the railway workers fully fulfilled their obligations. The second stage of the Eastern Polygon development was completed and the target carrying capacity parameter of 180 million tons was achieved. The legendary construction project, which began 50 years ago, continues with the efforts of a new generation of railway workers and builders who are successfully coping with the tasks set.

    The passenger complex of Russian Railways showed exceptional results in 2024: almost 1.3 billion people were transported in total – a record figure for the past 16 years, growth by 2023 was 7.2%. One of the main social tasks for the country was fulfilled – passenger transportation to the south was ensured as part of the summer health campaign.

    A significant event in 2024 was the start of the project to build the country’s first high-speed railway line Moscow – St. Petersburg, 679 km long, which will reduce travel time between Moscow and St. Petersburg by almost half – from 4 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes.

    The Deputy Prime Minister noted that Russian Railways is currently facing equally ambitious tasks. In pursuance of the President’s May decree, the Government has completed the formation of the national project “Efficient Transport System”, in which rail transport plays an important role. In order to achieve a 1.5-fold increase in transportation volumes along international transport corridors, it is envisaged to continue developing approaches to the seaports of the Azov-Black Sea and North-West basins and the infrastructure of the Eastern Polygon of Railways, and work is continuing on the implementation of the high-speed railway project.

    “JSC Russian Railways successfully solves large-scale tasks to increase passenger transportation, build new transport and logistics routes and strengthen technological sovereignty. In modern conditions, the company ensures high quality and safety of passenger and freight transportation. According to the results of 2024, rail transport accounted for 83% of freight turnover and about 28% of passenger turnover of the entire transport system of the country. I am confident that the team of JSC Russian Railways will make every effort to achieve the goals set by the President of the Russian Federation and the successful implementation of all plans outlined for the current year,” said Vitaly Savelyev.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Sudan faces an unprecedented humanitarian crisis amid ongoing ‘forgotten war’

    Source: European Asylum Support Office

    The EUAA has just published two new COI reports, a Country Focus and a Security Situation report on Sudan. Conflict-related violence has had a particular impact on women and girls, as well as perceived political opponents, while famine has been declared in at least five parts of the country. The Agency’s new reports come as over 10 000 Sudanese nationals sought asylum in EU+ countries in 2024.

    The European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) has just published two Country-of-Origin Information (COI) reports on Sudan, including on the security situation as well as an updated Country Focus report that builds on an earlier report from April 2024. Since the beginning of the conflict in 2023, Sudan has been plunged into severe instability leading to the world’s largest internal displacement crisis – with over 11 million people displaced.

    Over the past 20 months, indiscriminate violence has affected large portions of the country. The situation is severely worsened by acute food insecurity affecting over 25 million people, and famine has been declared in at least five areas of the country. Food deprivation and sexual violence have also been systematically used as weapons against civilians.

    Conflict-related violence has targeted large sections of the civilian population, in particular women and girls, non-Arab Africans in Darfur and Nuba in South Kordofan, journalists and media personnel, humanitarian and health personnel and perceived political opponents. The use of child soldiers has also been documented. Despite international appeals – including from the EU – urging the warring parties to uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law, the civil war continues.

    Meanwhile, the conflict remains largely underreported. A crackdown on local media outlets, and repeated communication blackouts, have severely hindered reporting capabilities across the country, making the conflict in Sudan a ‘forgotten war’.

    EU Asylum situation for Sudanese nationals

    In 2024, Sudanese nationals lodged over 10 000 applications for international protection in the EU+. Throughout the year, Sudanese applications followed an upward trend and with the highest number of monthly applications received in November 2024 (1 100). Almost all (95 %) were first-time applicants. France was the main receiving country for Sudanese nationals, followed at a distance by Greece and Germany.

    In 2024, EU+ countries issued approximately 6 300 decisions at first instance on Sudanese applications, with 74 % of the decisions granting refugee status and subsidiary protection (which was up from 66 % in 2023). At the end of the year, there were nearly 7 700 cases pending at first instance, which was up by around 1 900 cases compared to December 2023.

    Background

    The EUAA regularly updates its Country of Origin Information reports, which aim to provide accurate and reliable up-to-date information on third countries to support EU+ national asylum and migration authorities involved in migration and international protection procedures.

     

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK stands up for working people by boosting economic, clean energy and climate links with India

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Energy Secretary travels to New Delhi to champion UK businesses, strengthen our partnership with India and accelerate work to tackle climate change.

    • UK and India agree action to accelerate economic growth from global clean energy transition
    • Energy Secretary travelled to New Delhi to champion for British interests; supporting UK businesses, increase clean energy investment opportunities and deliver on the government’s Plan for Change
    • closer working through fourth UK-India Energy Dialogue to boost renewables and cut emissions, protecting British families and businesses from the climate crisis

    The UK and India joined forces this week to unlock economic growth from the clean energy transition, supporting new jobs, creating export opportunities and tackling the climate crisis. 

    During a visit to New Delhi, the Energy Secretary Ed Miliband backed British businesses at India Energy Week – a major international energy event. He met with UK companies who are using their expertise to speed up India’s transition from fossil fuels to clean power, including offshore wind, solar, battery storage and hydrogen.  

    He met a number of UK companies who are using the UK’s world leading technology to speed up the global clean energy transition, create job opportunities and protect the climate. These include:

    • Sherwood Power – Sherwood Power has developed energy storage technology that converts excess, low-cost, renewable energy into compressed air and heat. When demand is high, this stored energy is released to generate electricity, reducing grid load and customer costs. The company is based in Richmond, North Yorkshire.  

    • Oomph EV – Oomph EV designs and manufacture a range of rapid, mobile, electric vehicle charging solutions. They are addressing the Indian market with a view to local manufacture. They offer hardware, software and data services to the global EV market and are based in Cambridge.  

    • Flock Energy – London based Flock Energy is building the digital infrastructure for the global energy transition. Using advanced AI, Flock Energy enables energy providers to analyse customer energy data usage in detail, all on one digital platform, to improve demand forecasting, demand-side management and energy efficiency. 

    • Venterra Group – Venterra Group, established in 2021, is a London based offshore wind services company. Venterra operates globally with over 700 employees and specialises in providing comprehensive technical services across the wind farm lifecycle to reduce project risks, time, and costs.

    India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world and one which is projected to be the fourth largest global importer by 2035. Delivering on the UK Government’s Plan for Change, the Energy Secretary used his visit to increase UK clean energy investment opportunities and place British businesses at the forefront of the global race for renewables.  

    As one of the world’s biggest emitters, working with India on clean energy and climate is crucial to protecting British families and businesses from the threat of climate change. Increasing investment in renewables and clean technology supports the government’s mission to become a clean energy superpower, protecting households from unstable fossil fuel markets and helping keep bills down for good.  

    Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said: 

    We are standing up for the British people by fighting for investment into our country, and setting the example for all countries play their part in protecting our planet for future generations.  

    The UK and India are strengthening our partnership under our Plan for Change to unlock investment and accelerate the global transition to clean, secure, affordable energy.  

    Both our countries are determined to address the climate emergency to protect our way of life, while reaping the rewards of the industrial and economic opportunity of our time.

    The  Energy Secretary took part in the fourth UK-India Energy Dialogue with India’s Minister of Power Manohar Lal Khattar, and met with G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant.  

    Both countries agreed: 

    • a new shared ambition on offshore wind, including a UK-India Offshore Wind Taskforce to drive the progress needed across the offshore wind supply chains and financing models

    • funding to reform in India’s power sector to support decarbonisation through UKPACT, which aims to deliver grid transformation as part of India’s renewables rollout

    • an extension of the bilateral Accelerating Smart Power and Renewable Energy in India (ASPIRE) programme, which will work to deliver round-the-clock power supply, accelerate industrial decarbonisation and roll out renewables 

    This builds on the UK and India’s close collaboration to tackle climate change through innovation agreed as part of the Technology Security Initiative in 2024, from using AI to increase resilience, to bringing together experts to safeguard the critical minerals needed for renewable technologies like wind turbines and batteries. 

    Talks come ahead of expected negotiations with India on a Free Trade Agreement and Bilateral Investment Treaty, led by the Business and Trade Secretary, at the end of the month.  
     
    Striking a deal would increase economic growth across both countries, facilitating the trade of renewable technologies and sustainable materials, supporting the government’s mission to become a clean energy superpower. 

    There are over 950 Indian-owned companies in the UK and over 650 UK companies in India supporting over 600,000 jobs and driving innovation across both economies. 

    Engagement with India comes ahead of COP30, due to take place in Brazil later this year, where both countries will be pushing for ambitious outcomes to address the climate emergency.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Letter to registered providers: Regulation fees 2025-26

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    The Regulator of Social Housing has written to all private registered providers regarding updated regulation fees.

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    The regulator wrote to all private registered providers on 12 February 2025 with details about regulation fees for 2025-26.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Amur tiger, anteaters and potto: how the Moscow Zoo’s scientific department helps preserve rare animals

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    Balancing the diet of African potto primates, making recommendations for improving the conditions of rare and endangered species, and trying to collect data on the world’s most secretive and least studied animals are the challenges facing Moscow Zoo. On February 12, it celebrates its 161st birthday. The zoo is not only an entertainment venue where you can see exotic representatives of the fauna and, without leaving the capital, take a trip through the jungle, savannah and desert. Scientists also work here who study the behavior and characteristics of animals, try to create conditions for them close to the natural environment, and make every effort to preserve and reproduce rare species on the planet.

    We tell you what the zoo’s scientific department is working on, why giant anteaters have become the focus of specialists’ attention, and whether it is possible to see a Pallas’s cat in the steppe.

    From the South American sector to zoological books

    The Moscow Zoological Garden was founded in 1864 by Professor of Natural Sciences Karl Roullier and his students Anatoly Bogdanov and Sergey Usov. From the very beginning, scientists planned to collect here rare animals, birds and fish living not only in different parts of the Russian Empire, but also in distant hot countries. Inquisitive visitors were allowed here, but the zoo was never a fairground attraction, but a serious research center.

    “It is thanks to the efforts of zoos that we have managed to save species that are on the verge of extinction. Among them are the sable, the Przewalski’s horse, David’s deer, the bison, and the California condor,” says Sergei Khlyupin, head of the scientific department of the Moscow Zoo.

    Today, the scientific department has a team of five employees. It also includes a sector of South American inhabitants, where giant anteaters, capybaras, llamas, vicuñas and guanacos are kept.

    “For example, giant anteaters last lived in the Moscow Zoo in the late 1970s. When they were brought here again, we began collecting information about the care of these animals, observing their behavior, and sharing data with colleagues from other zoos around the world,” notes Sergei Khlyupin.

    In addition, the scientific department includes a library. “It contains 16 thousand books on zoology, some of which were published back in the 19th century. The collection is constantly being expanded. Now access to scientific literature is open to everyone. You can come with your passport, sign up, get a user card and read the publications in the reading room,” says the mos.ru source.

    Natural habitat

    According to Sergei Khlyupin, one of the main tasks of his employees is to help preserve endangered representatives of the planet’s fauna.

    “Zoos create conditions as close to natural as possible so that animals do not lose their behavioral repertoire. In this way, we will have the opportunity, if necessary, to release extinct species into the wild (this is one of the main goals of zoos), where they can survive,” notes Sergey Khlyupin.

    During the day, zoologists watch animals on monitors: the broadcast from video cameras is conducted around the clock. They process the received data, enter it into computer programs and tables.

    In 2024, Moscow Zoo staff began working on a project to assess the welfare of capybaras.

    “We answer questions from a special questionnaire every day: how the animals behave, what they react to, how often they eat, and so on. This protocol was adapted to assess the conditions of keeping capybaras, methodological recommendations were developed, and a background assessment of the level of well-being was conducted. At the end of the year, together with colleagues from the Sakhalin and Leningrad zoos, the Limpopo zoo (Nizhny Novgorod) and the Moskvarium, we assessed the well-being of the capybaras. Next, we plan to adapt the methodology for other animals,” says Sergey Khlyupin.

    The results are published in the annual collection of scientific research of the Moscow Zoo. It was first published in the 90s of the 20th century under the direction of Vladimir Spitsyn, who held the position of director at the time. The publication also includes articles from zoological organizations of the world, translated into Russian.

    Zen, bamboo and native climate: how pandas Rui and Dingding spent their first five years at the Moscow Zoo“Katyusha is a mother’s girl”: how a baby panda lives in the Moscow ZooHouse on the lawn: how capybaras live in the Moscow Zoo

    The right diet for potto

    The staff of the scientific department are currently preparing the next collection of scientific research of the Moscow Zoo in two volumes for publication. Among the articles there will also be works devoted to the African primates potto.

    “There are six pottos in the zoo: three males and the same number of females. These are small primates native to Africa. They cannot jump and move quite slowly. Visitors are often surprised that these animals are primates. Pottos are rare representatives of the fauna, and you will hardly ever see them in other zoos. The difficulty is that these semi-apes are endemic to the western part of Central Africa, live in forests, become active at night, move silently, can sit motionless for hours, hiding from predators, and almost never come down from the trees. Therefore, it is not easy to observe them in the wild,” explains Anna Kizik, a senior researcher at the Moscow Zoo.

    Previously, when pottos were brought to zoos, the animals were fed dairy products and fruits, thinking that this was suitable food for mammals from the tropics. However, such a diet led to metabolic disorders in the prosimians, and their lifespan was shortened. Employees of the scientific department of the Moscow Zoo tested more than 50 types of products and found out that the inhabitants of Africa do not like sweets, eat watery fruits from trees only in the rainy season, and in drought they feed on resin and hunt insects.

    “Although they have the same conditions in the zoo all year round, the air temperature is always 23 degrees, their biological clocks work properly: pottos clearly sense the change of seasons, so they need to be fed in accordance with these internal ‘sensors’,” adds the mos.ru interlocutor.

    It was also possible to find out that pottos are social animals and love to communicate with their relatives. At the same time, they can have different characters and habits. For example, some prefer to sleep longer, while others do not.

    Pottos at the Moscow Zoo have created three families, and one of the females is the daughter of an older couple. “The birth of a baby is our achievement, since pottos usually do not reproduce in captivity. When we introduced the female to a single male, their relationship was very touching. At first, they looked at each other for a long time, and then the future husband gave his favorite hammock to his bride,” laughs Anna Kizik.

    From the Zoo to Expeditions

    Another area of activity for the scientific department employees is participation in expeditions. Thus, in the spring of 2024, a delegation from the Moscow Zoo went to the Kalmyk reserve “Chernye Zemli”.

    “We usually go on an expedition when we need to help animals in trouble or collect additional information about their life in the wild. In Kalmykia, we had to assess the health of saigas and check them for infectious diseases, including pasteurellosis, which is dangerous for them. In the spring, the animals have a breeding season, during which veterinarians can notice weak individuals leaving the pack and collect the necessary material. We also visited Altai, where we discussed with colleagues the preservation of snow leopards and manuls in the wild – the rarest cats in Russia. We installed camera traps to observe them. We managed to see one manul in person, despite the fact that they almost always hide from people,” says Sergey Khlyupin.

    And in October last year, specialists from the Moscow Zoo visited the Land of the Leopard National Park, the Sikhote-Alin Nature Reserve, the Utes rehabilitation center, the Tiger Center interregional public organization, and the Primorsky Zoo in the Far East. “We discussed wolverines, Far Eastern leopards, Amur tigers, Himalayan bears, and yellow-throated martens, as well as the goals and objectives of further cooperation,” says our interlocutor.

    The Moscow Zoo’s scientific department cooperates with various research institutes, reserves, national parks and other nature conservation organizations throughout the country and beyond. After all, the planet is one and maintaining its ecosystem is a common cause.

    Slow and careful: Moscow Zoo’s collection has been replenished with pottos“Active Citizens” have chosen a name for the cub of the endangered brown hyenaAn American mink has taken up residence at the Moscow Zoo for the first time in 40 yearsTwo more Malayan bear cubs have arrived at the Moscow ZooWorkaholic meerkats and artist pandas: what the inhabitants of the Moscow Zoo are learning

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Yuri Trutnev visited the Jewish Autonomous Region

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

    As part of a working visit to the Jewish Autonomous Region, Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev held a meeting on issues of socio-economic development of the Jewish Autonomous Region, inspected the regional hospital, and familiarized himself with the construction of a new bridge across the Bira.

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    Yuri Trutnev held a meeting on the socio-economic development of the Jewish Autonomous Region

    “A new team has arrived in the Jewish Autonomous Region, headed by Maria Fedorovna Kostyuk. We have already had the opportunity to communicate with colleagues some time ago, exchange opinions, and highlight the main development priorities. The region is not simple. It needs to be supported, it needs to be helped. At the same time, some prerequisites for future development in the region are already visible today. The constructed cross-border railway bridge Nizhneleninskoye – Tongjiang creates opportunities for new logistics routes and cargo handling. We are preparing to implement the President’s instruction on master plans for Far Eastern cities. It is planned to allocate 554 billion rubles for 57 events of all Far Eastern master plans, 115 billion rubles have already been allocated. Further work will be carried out within a month,” Yuri Trutnev opened the meeting.

    Acting Governor of the region Maria Kostyuk reported on the main directions of socio-economic development of the Jewish Autonomous Region. “First of all, investments in the Jewish Autonomous Region should bring real benefits to residents. It is important not only to replenish the regional budget, but also to solve people’s problems: to build residential buildings, create new jobs and convenient infrastructure. The priority is precisely those projects that, with the involvement of federal funds, will help to significantly improve life in the autonomy,” said Maria Kostyuk.

    The regional investment projects were presented, which envisage the development of the bridgehead area near the Nizhneleninskoye – Tongjiang railway bridge, the development of a port cluster for handling bulk cargo and containers on the Amur River, the development of the Topolikhinsky section of the Soyuznoye graphite deposit (OOO Dalgrafit), the creation of a single metallurgical cluster based on the Kimkano-Sutarsky Mining and Processing Plant (OOO Kimkano-Sutarsky GOK), and the development of the Savkinskoye brucite deposit (OOO Russian Mining and Chemical Society).

    The meeting reviewed the implementation of the construction of multi-apartment residential buildings in the region under the Far Eastern Quarter program. In June 2023, JSC KRDV and the winner of the competitive selection, DV-Region Invest LLC, signed an agreement on the implementation of activities for the construction of capital construction projects intended for the placement of residential premises in the Amuro-Khinganskaya advanced development area. The project provides for the construction of multi-apartment residential buildings with a total area of 178.9 thousand square meters, including 176.7 thousand square meters of social housing. In total, the project provides for 72 residential sections with a variable number of storeys – 7-10 floors. The approximate number of apartments is 2945 for 8834 people.

    As part of the state support for the implementation of the Far Eastern Quarter program in the Jewish Autonomous Region, it is envisaged to finance the construction of infrastructure – water drainage and water supply networks, a highway and technological connection to utility networks at the expense of the federal budget. The project is being implemented in three stages. The commissioning of the first stage (at least 44 thousand square meters) is expected by the end of 2028. The commissioning of the entire residential complex is planned for the end of 2032. Currently, design and estimate documentation is being developed.

    “To implement the Far Eastern Quarter program, it is important to adjust the rules in the area of pricing per square meter. According to the Ministry of Construction, a solution will be found – so that the target price allows the investor to implement this project,” noted the Minister for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic, Alexey Chekunkov.

    The implementation of the Far Eastern Concession program in the region was discussed. “We will continue to support large-scale projects that have already been approved under the Far Eastern concession. This includes the reconstruction of the bridge across the Bira River and the construction of an overpass,” explained the head of the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East.

    Summing up, Yuri Trutnev emphasized the importance of attracting investments to the Jewish Autonomous Region. “The development of the Far East regions is based on new investment projects and attracting investments. Such work is being carried out in the Jewish Autonomous Region, but the region is not yet among the leaders in this indicator. This means only one thing: work with investors must be continued and every project must be helped. Therefore, Maria Fedorovna and the entire team that she leads have a lot of work ahead of them, in which we will obviously help in any way we can,” Yuri Trutnev concluded.

    In Birobidzhan, the Deputy Prime Minister inspected the main medical institution of the region. The modernization of the material and technical base of the Regional Hospital has been implemented since 2018 as part of the social development plan for economic growth centers in the Jewish Autonomous Region. The presidential unified subsidy was used to repair and equip the regional vascular center, X-ray diagnostic rooms, purchase medical equipment to open a second-stage neonatal care department, purchase a CT machine, other high-tech equipment and furniture, and ambulances. Six out of 12 clinical departments of the regional hospital have been renovated. The roof has been repaired, windows have been replaced, construction and installation work on the oxygen supply system has been completed with the installation of equipment, the facade has been repaired, special clothing and soft inventory, kitchen utensils, furniture, and equipment have been purchased.

    The modernization of the main medical institution of the autonomy will continue. More than 300 million rubles have been allocated from the federal budget for 2024-2026. At the moment, the diagnostic department and the central entrance group are being renovated. The elevators have already been launched. Furniture is being purchased for the full functioning of the renovated departments. The measures taken have significantly improved the quality of medical care in the institution.

    On the same day, Yuri Trutnev visited the construction site where a new bridge across the Bira is being built and a modern transport corridor is being constructed from the federal highway “Amur” to the bridge crossing Nizhneleninskoye – Tongjiang. Both projects are part of the long-term plan for the development of the urban agglomeration.

    The decision to allocate federal funds to the region for the modernization of transport infrastructure was made in September 2024 at a meeting of the Presidium of the Government Commission on the Socioeconomic Development of the Far East, headed by Yuri Trutnev. More than 18.9 billion rubles are needed for the construction of transport infrastructure facilities. Most of these funds – 17.1 billion rubles – were allocated to the region from the federal budget. This includes design work for all facilities.

    The first project is the construction of a new bridge across the Bira River, which will connect the two parts of Birobidzhan. The old bridge was built in 1962, traffic on it is limited. Now the infrastructure of the existing bridge is also used for heat supply, a heating main has been installed under it to provide heat to 20 thousand residents of the southern part of the city, as well as to provide new housing construction. The new bridge will be located on the site of the old one. Its length will be 350 m, access roads will be built and coastal protection works will be carried out.

    The second project is the construction of a transport corridor from the federal highway “Amur” to the bridge crossing Nizhneleninskoye – Tongjiang. A road will be built that will directly connect the regional highway with the federal highway “Amur”. The project also provides for the construction of a bridge crossing over the Ikura River, overpasses over the Trans-Siberian Railway on the Birobidzhan-1 – Ikura section and the Leninskaya railway line on the Birobidzhan-1 – Birobidzhan-2 section, as well as the construction of an overpass in the area of the village of Ptichnik near Sovetskaya Street.

    The concession agreements were signed in December last year. The concession agreement on the reconstruction of the Birobidzhan-Ungun-Leninskoye road (km 0 – km 8) and the construction of an overpass in the area of the village of Ptichnik was signed between the government of the Jewish Autonomous Region and IFR-Vostok 2 LLC. The concession agreement on the design, construction and operation of the bridge crossing over the Bira River in Birobidzhan was concluded with IFR-Vostok 1 LLC. Since January 2025, the designers have begun design and survey work.

    It is expected that the implementation of the projects will have a positive impact on transport accessibility, will reduce the time of arrival of emergency services and the level of accidents on the roads, will increase the pace of construction in the region, including under the Far Eastern Quarter program. Also, within the framework of the implementation of concession agreements, new jobs will be created in the region.

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  • MIL-OSI: DDB Miner Launches Exclusive $12 Signup Bonus & New Mining Plans for 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom, Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DDB Miner, a leading cloud mining platform, is revolutionizing passive income opportunities by introducing an exclusive $12 signup bonus and enhanced mining plans for 2025. Designed to make cryptocurrency mining accessible to everyone, these updates provide users with an easy and sustainable way to generate daily earnings using Bitcoin (BTC) and Dogecoin (DOGE).

    With over 9 million members worldwide, DDB Miner has established itself as a trusted name in the industry. Utilizing cutting-edge cloud mining technology powered by solar energy, the platform ensures efficiency, security, and long-term profitability for its users.

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    With these flexible options, users can scale their investments and earn up to $9,999 per day through strategic mining plan upgrades.

    Why Choose DDB Miner?

    DDB Miner stands out from traditional mining solutions by offering a seamless and energy-efficient cloud mining experience. Key benefits include:

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  • MIL-OSI Submissions: Germany – Secure supply chains for the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region

    Source: Gebrüder Weiss

    Gebrüder Weiss completes integration of air and sea freight forwarder B+A, acquired in 2023

    Nuremberg / Lauterach, February 12, 2025. Gebrüder Weiss is simplifying global supply chains for industrial and commercial companies in the Nuremberg metropolitan region. At the beginning of the year, the international transport and logistics company completed the integration of the air and sea freight forwarder B+A, which it acquired in 2023. The new Air & Sea department is now integrated into the Nuremberg branch of Gebrüder Weiss, which previously focused primarily on land transport and logistics. Importing and exporting companies in the region will now benefit from a single point of contact for their international transport needs, thereby achieving greater stability for their supply chains.

    “With this step, we have developed Nuremberg into an all-round logistics location in one of the country’s economically strongest metropolitan regions. An export quota of almost 50 percent shows that the goods produced here are in demand worldwide. It was therefore a logical step to combine all national and international transport services – including land transport, logistics solutions, air and sea freight – under one roof,” explains Glenn Gabler, Air & Sea Branch Manager Nuremberg at Gebrüder Weiss. The Nuremberg Metropolitan Region is an urban agglomeration in Bavaria that includes not only Nuremberg, but also cities such as Fürth, Erlangen, Bamberg, Bayreuth and Hof, as well as numerous rural districts in the region.

    In the Air & Sea sector, Gebrüder Weiss in Nuremberg specializes in weekly container crossings by ship from Asia. Groupage freight containers (LCL) loaded with goods for several consignors or consignees are shipped from Asia to Hamburg and then transported by rail to Nuremberg, where they are picked and delivered to regional companies. The same process applies in reverse.

    Gebrüder Weiss has been operating in Nuremberg since 2017, employing a total of around 200 people at the location. The company offers its air and sea freight services at central transhipment points throughout Germany: Hamburg, Bremen, Bremerhaven, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, and Munich.

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    About Gebrüder Weiss

    Gebrüder Weiss Holding AG, based in Lauterach, Austria, is a globally operative full-service logistics provider with about 8,600 employees at 180 company-owned locations. The company generated revenues of 2.46 billion euros in 2023. Its portfolio encompasses transport and logistics solutions, digital services, and supply chain management. The twin strengths of digital and physical competence enable Gebrüder Weiss to respond swiftly and flexibly to customers’ needs. The family-run organization – with a history going back more than half a millennium – has implemented a wide variety of environmental, economic, and social initiatives. Today, it is also considered a pioneer in sustainable business practices. www.gw-world.com

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  • MIL-OSI Video: UK Lord McDonald of Salford: Lord Speaker’s Corner | House of Lords | Episode 26

    Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)

    Former top diplomat Simon McDonald, Lord McDonald of Salford, is the latest guest on Lord Speaker’s Corner.

    Lord McDonald shares his views on a range of current international issues from President Trump and Greenland to the Chagos Islands and British soft power, plus changes to the global approach of the USA, China and Russia:

    ‘For most of my career, the reasons why the institutions of the late 1940s were fraying were because Russia and then China were not particularly happy with that post Second World War settlement. The surprise in recent years is the United States being a revisionist power, not liking the bill paid by the United States to underpin that settlement.’

    Lord McDonald was previously Head of the Diplomatic Service, the most senior civil servant in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and has served as Ambassador to Israel and to Germany. In this episode, he speaks to Lord McFall about what drew him to public service both in the Foreign Office and the House of Lords:

    ‘I think British public service is part of what defines our country and helps us through crisis. And I think it is a fact that in this House there are a group of people who are here to help, to help other people, not to help themselves. They are here to bring their expertise to bear. They’re here to listen to other people. They are here to gather evidence before they make up their minds. And I think those are solid attributes of public service.’

    Lord McDonald also talks about the role of the Civil Service and ministers, plus the challenges of planning for successive governments:

    ‘One reason why our projects across the board are worse than, say, similar projects in Japan or China or even France, is our planning regime, that every single road, bridge, railway has to go through a very protracted planning legal procedure. Every government I’ve worked for identified our planning laws as an obstacle, and every government so far has failed really to grip it. I note that the new Labour government is gearing up to attempt. I hope they succeed. But I note that every previous effort has failed.’

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: “Active Citizens” will evaluate the improvement of public spaces in the capital

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Active Citizen has begun series of votes, dedicated to public space improvement projects implemented last year. Muscovites will be able to appreciate the transformation of city parks, squares, sports and playgrounds.

    A total of 11 votes will be opened. First will affect the South-West Administrative District. A recreation area with an amphitheater, park swings and an observation deck was arranged near the Derevlevsky pond, and a walking eco-route from Nakhimovsky Prospekt to Remizova Street was created in the floodplain of the Kotlovka River.

    More one vote will affect the transformation of the east of the capital. Thus, “active citizens” will appreciate the updated Victorio Codovili square, which has been transformed into a cozy park with a playground and a training area. In addition, Muscovites will speak out about the large-scale improvement of the territory along Krasnoyarskaya Street in Golyanovo. A sports cluster with a skate park, playgrounds and a recreation area by the water have appeared there.

    In the next votes, city residents will be presented with the updated Cherry Orchard Park in the north of Moscow and the embankment along the Skhodnensky Canal with a play area in the form of a sailboat in the northwest. Residents will express their opinions on the updated space near the All-Russian Museum of Decorative Arts on Delegatskaya Street in the Central Administrative District and the eco-trail on Krasnogo Mayaka Street in the Southern Administrative District, which you can climb almost to the level of the tree crowns to admire nature from an unusual angle.

    Sobyanin: A pedestrian route will be created from the Belyaevo metro station to the Bitsevsky forestSobyanin: Eight public spaces will be improved in the east of Moscow

    For participating in the voting, “active citizens” will be awarded points in the city’s loyalty program “A Million Prizes”Muscovites are offered to use them to receive goods and services from program partners or souvenirs with logos of electronic projects, to top up the Troika transport card and the parking account of the Parking of Russia application. Points can also be sent to various charitable foundations and organizations.

    A series of votes were prepared by the project “Active Citizen”, Moscow city economy complex, Department of capital repairs AndDepartment of territorial executive authorities.

    Project “Active Citizen” has been operating since 2014. During this time, more than seven million people have joined it. Every month, 30-40 decisions made by Muscovites are implemented in the capital. The project is being developed Department of Information Technology the city of Moscow and the State Institution “New Management Technologies”.

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

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The economic effect of the RN-Nyaganneftegaz production efficiency program exceeded 2 billion rubles

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

    In 2024, the RN-Nyaganneftegaz company (part of the Rosneft oil production unit) received a total economic effect of 2.3 billion rubles from the implementation of measures of the production efficiency improvement program.

    The company’s specialists developed and approved 18 new projects to improve production efficiency. Among them are projects aimed at reducing construction costs and increasing the well operation time between repairs, as well as reducing specific energy consumption.

    One of the most effective was the project involving the use of split tees – devices that allow new cluster sites to be connected to existing systems without stopping the pumping of the product through the main pipeline. The economic effect of its implementation amounted to almost 600 million rubles.

    Another program event is aimed at obtaining additional production – conducting multi-stage acid treatment of the bottomhole zone of horizontal wells using an oil flow diverter. The effect of using the technology amounted to more than 600 million rubles.

    In addition, RN-Nyaganneftegaz employees proposed more than 140 initiatives aimed at obtaining additional oil production, reducing costs and improving working conditions. In order to involve personnel in initiative and research activities, the company conducts training and discussions of the most successful technological solutions.

    Systematic work to improve production efficiency is one of the key elements of Rosneft’s development strategy. The company is carrying out large-scale work aimed at reducing operating costs, including through the introduction of advanced technologies.

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    “RN-Nyaganneftegaz” is the main oil producing enterprise in the city of Nyagan. The enterprise carries out industrial exploitation of the Krasnoleninsky set of fields in licensed areas located in the territory of the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug – Yugra.

    Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft February 12, 2025

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