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Category: Europe

  • MIL-OSI Economics: Galaxy AI to Support 20 Languages by End of 2024

    Source: Samsung

    Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the upcoming expansion of four new languages for Galaxy AI1: Turkish, Dutch, Swedish and Romanian. Existing supported languages will also expand to cover additional dialects in traditional Chinese and Portuguese (Europe). This expanded support will begin rolling out from the end of October.
    Galaxy AI currently supports 16 languages2, and by the end of the year that number will go up to 20 with these new additions. This update means even more users will be able to lower language barriers and step into a larger world with the power of Galaxy AI. The new languages and dialects will be available for download as language packs from the Settings app of compatible Galaxy devices.
    For more information about Galaxy AI, please visit: Samsung Newsroom, Samsungmobilepress.com or Samsung.com.

    1 Galaxy AI features by Samsung will be provided for free until the end of 2025 on supported Samsung Galaxy devices.
    2 Supported languages include Arabic, Chinese (China mainland, Hong Kong), English (Australia, India, United Kingdom, United States), French (Canada, France), German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish (Mexico, Spain, United States), Thai and Vietnamese.

    MIL OSI Economics –

    January 24, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Traders see almost £10,000 worth of fake Paddington Bear goods seized ahead of half-term film release | Westminster City Council

    Source: City of Westminster

    Almost £10,000 worth of counterfeit Paddington Bear merchandise was seized by Westminster City Council’s Trading Standards during raids along Oxford Street.

    Just days away from the release of the latest film in the Paddington series, officers targeted nine shops along Oxford Street and Central London seizing £9,500 worth of unofficial merchandise. Some of the items seized included t-shirts, tote bags, fridge magnets and even shot glasses – all emblazoned with the image of Westminster’s famous furry character.

    Supporting the council’s officers were representatives from Surelock, acting on behalf of Paddington & Co. They helped to identify products that displayed trademarks and copyrighted material without the permission of the owner. This represented criminal breaches of the Trade Marks Act 1994 and Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.

    When it comes to protecting Westminster’s consumers the council provides more than the bear necessities. This latest sting is part of a wider operation by the council targeting unscrupulous businesses on Europe’s premier shopping destination that continue to sell counterfeit goods or American candy or snacks containing banned ingredients.

    Ron Harrison, Managing Director of Surelock said: 

    We are extremely grateful to the team, carrying out enforcement action at so many premises in one day, it was unprecedented, everyone worked very hard.”

    Leader of Westminster City Council, Cllr Adam Hug said:

    Trying to con shoppers in Westminster with fake Paddington goods is bear-faced cheek we won’t stand for.

    “Our job is to ensure shoppers get what they pay for. Big retail names are making a welcome return to Oxford Street and rogue traders have been a blemish on the area for too long.

    “People trying to fleece Paddington fans have felt the long-arm of the paw, and so will anyone who tries to rip off customers in Westminster.”

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    January 24, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Play your part in a greener, more resilient Plymouth

    Source: City of Plymouth

    From Monday 4 to Friday 8 November, in celebration of Green Careers Week, the Skills team at Plymouth City Council are inviting local people to take part in activities that will inspire them to get involved in developing the city’s green economy.

    Students, career changers, job seekers, or anyone simply interested in the transition to a more sustainable and green economy can sign up to attend free sessions that aim to inspire local people to contribute to a sustainable future, while also exploring the range of green careers available in Plymouth.

    Councillor Tom Briars-Delve, Cabinet Member for Environment and Climate Change, said: “Whether you’re interested in renewable energy, conservation, or sustainable construction, taking part in these Green Careers Week activities can help you to find out how your skills can play a part in a greener, more resilient Plymouth.

    “There’s a fantastic line-up of activities with organisations including MVV Plymouth, Fugro, Marine Biological Association, Plymouth Sound National Marine Park, Poole Farm, Secure Forests, the University of Plymouth, Plymouth City Bus and Southwest Highways, and it’s a great chance for people to find out more about the career opportunities that are out there.

    “Join us to discover how various sectors in our city are contributing to a sustainable future and explore the range of green careers available!”

    Click here to view the programme and for details on Green Careers Week with Skills Launchpad Plymouth.

    If you are interested in participating in Green Careers Week, please click here to sign up. You can also email skillslaunchpad@plymouth.gov.uk  

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    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    January 24, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Esplanade resurfacing during October half term23 October 2024 The Government of Jersey will be carrying out essential highway maintenance on the eastbound carriageway of the Esplanade from 26 October to 3 November 2024. The Esplanade and Victoria Avenue will remain… Read more

    Source: Channel Islands – Jersey

    23 October 2024

    The Government of Jersey will be carrying out essential highway maintenance on the eastbound carriageway of the Esplanade from 26 October to 3 November 2024.

    The Esplanade and Victoria Avenue will remain open in both directions during the work, with a contraflow to ensure there are two lanes for each direction. 

    Signed diversions will also be in place, which will be especially important if you have an appointment at the General Hospital. Drivers approaching from the east will need to use Castle Street to get to Patriotic Street Car Park, while those coming from the west will need to use Cheapside/Gloucester Street to access Kensington Place/Patriotic Street. 

    We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. The work is much needed as some sections were last improved more than 20 years ago. 

    More details on diversions and working times are detailed on gov.je/roadworks​.​

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    January 24, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Rick Witter’s namesake gritter unveiled!

    Source: City of York

    City of York Council is introducing its new fleet of gritters ahead of the winter season, with one named as Rick Gritter (after Rick Witter, Shed Seven).

    The lead singer from the local band Shed Seven has been chosen in recognition of their achievements in the last year.

    Cllr Pete Kilbane, Deputy Leader of City of York Council, said:

    We’ve got a couple of new gritters this year, so this is a fantastic opportunity mark a hometown tribute to Rick and the band in recognition of their achievements.

    “Our gritting season officially starts in November, with some ‘dry runs’ taking place this month. So, you’ll start to see Rick Gritter on the streets of York soon!”

    Here’s how the council is helping residents, visitors and businesses during the winter months:

    Gritting

    The council has stockpiled 3,000 tonnes of road salt (as per national reserves allow), which is stored in its salt barn at Hazel Court depot.

    On average, crews spread around 6,000 tonnes of road salt per season, over 75-80 road treatments (gritter runs). The council has a full crew of staff for its gritters, for the whole season.

    Each season, crews treat eight routes across the highway, covering 226miles (365km) of York’s road network, including 13.6miles (22km) of priority footpaths and off road cycle network, and when resources allow, 36miles (58km) of cycle network.

    Salt bins in wards

    Around 180 salt bins, amounting to approximately 36tonnes of salt in total, are located across the city in prominent places such as near slopes or shopping areas. To locate salt bins, or report them empty visit the council website.

    Cycle/walking network

    Small tractors will be used to grit 11miles (18km) of York’s cycle/walking network to help keep people safer in winter conditions.

    Popular cycle routes, including Scarborough Bridge and other off road bridges too, are included.

    Off road cycle networks are often difficult to grit or salt because cycles don’t have the same weight or action as a vehicle tyre. Effective gritting works by vehicles driving over the grit with their tyres which beds the grit into the snow and ice.

    Whilst cars or heavy vehicles generally follow the same tyre path. Cycle tyres are much thinner and therefore these typical treatments are less effective.

    Snow wardens

    The council runs a snow warden scheme, which supports around 200 volunteers and is encouraging more people to join. Volunteers receive training, equipment and insurance cover. They choose where and when to keep pavements free of ice and snow and make a real difference to their neighbourhoods. Find out more online.

    For more information about gritting in York, visit the winter page on the council website, or follow Facebook, X, Instagram.

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    January 24, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Are Londoners’ voices heard in transport planning?

    Source: Mayor of London

    Who is using London’s transport, and what is being done to make sure their needs are taken into account in planning services?

    Tomorrow, the London Assembly Transport Committee looks at demographic trends in people using different services, and examines what is being done to provide accessible and inclusive transport options for Londoners.

    The meeting will focus on the needs of women, children and young adults, and people in low-income households. The Committee has also launched a call for evidence, which is open to transport planners, campaign and advocacy groups with expertise on the needs of Londoners from a broad range of demographics.

    Members will ask what more, or alternative, accessibility and inclusion measures Transport for London (TfL) could consider to improve its services, and ask how TfL engages with different groups as it plans and designs our transport system.

    The Committee will also hear from Members of some of TfL’s advisory groups, to understand whether they are consulted with and listened to in the transport planning process, and on decisions affecting the services they use.

    Guests include:

    Panel 1: 2pm – 3.30pm

    • Dr Emily Barker, Research and Learning Officer, 4in10
    • Gideon Salutin, Senior Researcher, Social Market Foundation
    • Dr Liz Hind, Senior Local Partnerships and Training Officer, Women’s Budget Group
    • Dr Sara Reis, Deputy Director and Head of Research and Policy, Women’s Budget Group

    Panel 2: 3.45pm – 4.45pm

    • James Lee, City Bridge Foundation, TfL’s Independent Disability Advisory Group Board Member
    • Lauren Price, TfL’s Youth Panel Member
    • Callum Shakespeare, Whizz Kidz, TfL’s Inclusive Transport Forum Member

    The meeting will take place on Thursday 24 October from 2pm, in the Chamber at City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, E16 1ZE.

    Media and members of the public are invited to attend.

    The meeting can also be viewed LIVE or later via webcast or YouTube.

    Follow us @LondonAssembly.

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    January 24, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Visit of the SPbPU delegation to Minsk: scientific events and prospects for cooperation

    Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

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

    The Polytechnic delegation visited the capital of Belarus, Minsk. Our university was represented by Acting Director of the PhysMech Institute Alexey Filimonov, Advisor to the Rector’s Office Vadim Korablyov, and Associate Professor of the Higher School of Engineering Physics Vyacheslav Bondarenko. The program of the trip included discussion of cooperation prospects and participation in scientific events.

    The visit began with a working meeting at the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus. It is headed by the Head of the Department of Aerospace Activities of the NAS, Academician Pyotr Vityaz. During the discussion, in which the Director of the Institute of Applied Physics of the NAS, Professor Mikhail Kheifets, also took an active part, the scientists considered a number of promising areas for joint research. In particular, they discussed plans to prepare materials for the Union State program in the areas of “Life Sciences” and “Materials Science”.

    After that, the SPbPU delegation visited the VII International Scientific Conference “Modeling of Synthesis and Destruction of Materials”, where issues of deepening cooperation in this extremely important applied area of research were considered. Colleagues emphasized the seriousness of the publication activity of the Union State countries and agreed to strengthen it. The Belarusian side proposed to conduct an economic analysis and make a decision on expanding the composition of the founders of the highly rated journal “Nonlinear Phenomena in Complex Systems”.

    Polytechnicians took part in the XI International Scientific Conference “Materials and Structures of Modern Electronics”, which is traditionally held at the Physics Department of the Belarusian State University. Specialists present to the scientific community the main results of experimental and theoretical research in the field of semiconductor physics, condensed matter and nanotechnology. More than 50 oral reports were heard at the conference.

    The team of polytechnics presented two reports. The first report “Natural size effect in heterocontacts” is devoted to obtaining information about the nature of the electronic properties of the surface of semiconductors and contact structures. Our scientists showed the results of a study of the natural size effect in semiconductor heterocontacts during the distribution of space charge on point and extended linear defects, which is extremely relevant in debugging the technology of manufacturing modern electronic devices on heterojunctions.

    The second report, written in collaboration with colleagues from the A. A. Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science of the Russian Academy of Sciences, was called “Magnetostriction anomalies and magnetocaloric effect of rare-earth Laves phases based on cobalt.” It presented the results of comprehensive studies of the structure and magnetic properties of practically significant rare-earth alloys, as well as the study of anomalies in the area of phase transitions using various techniques.

    On the sidelines of the conference, several working meetings were held with the Director of the B. I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, Academician S. V. Gaponenko, Deputy Head of the State Center “Belmicroanalysis”, Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus V. A. Pilipenko, Foreign Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Academician N. A. Poklonsky, Dean of the Instrument-Making Faculty of the Belarusian National Technical University A. I. Svistun and Professors of the Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics A. G. Smirnov and G. G. Gorokh.

    The outcome of these meetings was a decision to prepare a large, comprehensive interdisciplinary application within the framework of the Union State research program.

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

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    January 24, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Marat Khusnullin took part in the XXV International Housing Congress

    Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

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

    Marat Khusnullin took part in the plenary session “Strategy for the Development of the Real Estate Market”, which was held within the framework of the XXV International Housing Congress

    October 23, 2024

    Marat Khusnullin took part in the plenary session “Strategy for the Development of the Real Estate Market”, which was held within the framework of the XXV International Housing Congress

    October 23, 2024

    Marat Khusnullin took part in the plenary session “Strategy for the Development of the Real Estate Market”, which was held within the framework of the XXV International Housing Congress

    October 23, 2024

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    Marat Khusnullin took part in the plenary session “Strategy for the Development of the Real Estate Market”, which was held within the framework of the XXV International Housing Congress

    Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin took part in the plenary session “Strategy for the Development of the Real Estate Market”, which was held as part of the XXV International Housing Congress.

    “This year we are completing the national project “Housing and Urban Environment”, and quite successfully, having exceeded all plans. If we take analytics from 1991, the rate of housing commissioning has exceeded – in terms of per capita – the Soviet Union. I consider this our common great achievement. Another achievement is that we have promoted the mortgage market. Today, the mortgage portfolio amounts to 27 trillion rubles. Mortgages today make up 10% of GDP. Considering that the share five years ago was at the level of 2-3%, such a jump in five years is a breakthrough. At present, the mortgage sector remains a serious issue, which we are dealing with in a comprehensive manner. We also have mortgage programs in new and Far Eastern regions, programs for the IT sector and rural mortgages,” said Marat Khusnullin.

    As the Deputy Prime Minister noted, the provision of citizens with housing in the amount of 29 square meters per person has also increased by now. At the same time, according to the President’s instruction, this criterion will be gradually increased to 33 square meters by 2030 and to 36–37 square meters by 2036.

    According to the Deputy Prime Minister, the formation of a new national project, “Infrastructure for Life,” is also nearing completion. According to plans, it will allow for a more comprehensive approach to all issues, linking social, transport, and engineering infrastructure, as well as housing development and job creation.

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

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    January 24, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Gov. Kemp: New AIG Office Hub to Create 600 Metro Atlanta Jobs

    Source: US State of Georgia

    Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that American International Group, Inc. (AIG), a leading global insurance company, will establish a new innovation hub in DeKalb County. The facility will triple AIG’s current Atlanta-area office space to accommodate over 1,000 employees, including the creation of more than 600 new roles over the next five years.

    “Again and again, job creators are choosing the No. 1 state for business not just for first-time investment, but for expansion as well,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “AIG’s decision to grow their footprint here in Georgia is just the latest confirmation that we have what businesses want and are leveraging those assets to their fullest so we can bring new opportunity to all parts of the state. I want to thank our local and state partners who made this project possible, and I look forward to it’s long-lasting, positive impacts.”

    With operations and network partners in more than 190 countries and jurisdictions, AIG provides insurance solutions that help businesses and individuals protect their assets and manage risks. AIG’s new Atlanta innovation hub, set to open in 2026, will be designed as a collaborative workspace where teams representing every aspect of AIG’s business will work together to test new processes and incubate digital capabilities to build value for clients and partners.

    “For many years, AIG has been a part of Atlanta’s thriving business community, and we look forward to creating more than 600 high-quality jobs that will provide rewarding opportunities for the talented and skilled local workforce,” said Peter Zaffino, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, AIG. “This investment is part of our commitment to continue to enhance our expertise to help our clients and partners navigate complex and emerging risks, while building additional capabilities for the future.”

    The company will hire for various roles across underwriting, claims, operations, data engineering, and AI. Interested individuals can learn more about open roles and careers with AIG at http://www.aig.com/careers. For more information about AIG’s new Atlanta hub, visit http://www.aig.com/newsroom.

    “Known for its highly regarded universities, hospitals, and healthcare industry, DeKalb County is renowned for fostering sustainable economic growth and prosperity,” said DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond. “Ranked as a top Fortune 100 company and recognized on Forbes’ first-ever list of America’s Best Employers for Tech Workers, we are delighted that AIG will bring additional business investment and employment opportunities to our county.”

    “The quality of a company like AIG and the caliber of the employees that will call it home is a perfect fit for Brookhaven’s Perimeter Summit,” said Brookhaven Mayor John Park. “Job creation is extremely important in any economy, and we appreciate the leadership and collaboration of GDEcD and Decide DeKalb to bring AIG to Brookhaven.”

    “AIG’s expansion is a testament to what we’ve been saying for years: this region was built for business,” said Katie Kirkpatrick, president and CEO of the Metro Atlanta Chamber. “The new Brookhaven location strengthens AIG’s presence in metro Atlanta and creates new jobs for Georgians as the company builds on its continued success.”

    Assistant Director of Statewide Projects John Soper represented the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Global Commerce team on this project in partnership with Decide DeKalb, Georgia Power, the Metro Atlanta Chamber, and the University System of Georgia.

    “For years, we lost some of our best and brightest talent to out-of-state opportunities. That’s no longer the case,” said GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson. “AIG’s office hub is a great example of the type of investment that will keep our well-educated, diverse talent engaged here at home after graduation.”

    About American International Group, Inc. (AIG)

    American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG) is a leading global insurance organization. AIG provides insurance solutions that help businesses and individuals in approximately 190 countries and jurisdictions protect their assets and manage risks through AIG operations and network partners. For additional information, visit http://www.aig.com

    MIL OSI USA News –

    January 24, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Jayud Global Logistics Expands U.S. Operations with Strategic Acquisitions in California and Georgia

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jayud Global Logistics Limited (NASDAQ: JYD) (“Jayud” or the “Company”), a leading end-to-end supply chain solution provider based in Shenzhen specializing in cross-border logistics, today announced the acquisition of significant stakes in two key logistics facilities in California and a licensed customs brokerage firm in Georgia. These strategic investments are part of Jayud’s ongoing efforts to expand its operational footprint in the United States and enhance its comprehensive suite of logistics services.

    Jayud has acquired a 20% stake in a 70,000 sq.ft. warehouse located in Rialto, California, and a 49% stake in a 50,000 sq.ft. warehouse located in Chino, California. These facilities are located in major logistics hubs in California, enhancing Jayud’s capacity to manage and streamline supply chains in one of the U.S.’s busiest trade corridors.

    In addition to the warehouse investments, Jayud has secured a 10% stake in LD Global Logistics Inc., a licensed customs broker established in 2016 and certified by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Based in Georgia, LD Global Logistics Inc. provides critical brokerage services and  operates a fleet of trucks, further supporting Jayud’s logistics operations across the southeastern United States. The inclusion of LD Global Logistics Inc. into Jayud’s portfolio expands its service capabilities and deepens its compliance and customs expertise in a key U.S. region, ensuring smoother and more efficient import and export processes for clients.

    The Company issued a total of 3,365,588 Class A ordinary shares as consideration for the three acquisitions.

    “These acquisitions are a testament to our commitment to strengthen our global logistics network and enhance service offerings to our clients, particularly in the U.S. market,” said Xiaogang Geng, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Jayud. “By integrating these assets into our portfolio, we are better positioned to offer end-to-end logistics solutions and meet the growing demand for efficient, reliable supply chain management in North America.”

    About Jayud Global Logistics Limited

    Jayud Global Logistics Limited is one of the leading Shenzhen-based end-to-end supply chain solution providers in China, focusing on cross-border logistics services. Headquartered in Shenzhen, the Company benefits from the unique geographical advantages of providing a high degree of support for ocean, air, and overland logistics. The Company has established a global operation nexus featuring logistic facilities throughout major transportation hubs in China and globally, with footprints in 12 provinces in Mainland China and 16 countries across six continents. Jayud offers a comprehensive range of cross-border supply chain solution services, including freight forwarding, supply chain management, and other value-added services. With its strong service capabilities and research and development capabilities in proprietary IT systems, the Company provides customized and efficient logistics solutions and develops long-standing customer relationships. For more information, please visit the Company’s website: https://ir.jayud.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs, including the expectation that the Offering will be successfully completed. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “aim”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “believe”, “is/are likely to”, “potential”, “continue” or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and other filings with the SEC.

    For more information, please contact:

    Jayud Global Logistics Limited
    Investor Relations Department
    Email: ir@jayud.com 

    Investor Relations Contact:
    Matthew Abenante, IRC
    President
    Strategic Investor Relations, LLC
    Tel: 347-947-2093
    Email: matthew@strategic-ir.com

    The MIL Network –

    January 24, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: The Pet Hazard Decking Your Halls: truInsights into Foreign Body Ingestion & Holiday Decor

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SEATTLE, Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tis the season for holiday decor. But all those haunted Halloween decorations, Thanksgiving centerpieces and Christmas ornaments present a hidden danger pet parents need to watch out for.

    In 2023 alone, pet medical insurance company Trupanion (Nasdaq: TRUP) received more than 24,000 foreign body ingestion claims. Foreign body ingestion (FBI) is a painful, sometimes deadly, and costly condition that happens when a pet eats something they can’t pass through their gastrointestinal system without veterinary help.

    “Keep a close eye on your pets during the holiday season,” says veterinarian and Trupanion General Manager, Dr. Stephen Rose, BVSc (Hons1) M Infotech CVA ACVCHM. “And if you suspect your pet ate something they shouldn’t have, don’t risk it—reach out to your veterinarian to have them examined to be sure. It’s better to be safe than sorry in these instances.”

    Foreign Body Ingestion: By the Numbers

    In 2023, Trupanion paid 24,305 foreign body ingestion claims. The average claim was $878, while the highest claim was $27,403.

    Amongst Trupanion’s current population of insured pets, 7% of dogs and 3% of cats have had an FBI claim. Puppies and kittens have the most FBI claims of any age group by far. Pets under 1 year of age claim 322% more than adults and senior pets. Adult pets claim 34% more than senior pets.

    Top 5 Dog Breeds Claiming

    • Doberman Pinscher
    • Maltese
    • Boston Terrier
    • Shih Tzu
    • German Pointer

    Top 5 Cat Breeds Claiming

    • Persian
    • Bengal
    • Russian Blue
    • Sphynx
    • Siberian

    The Science & Medicine of Foreign Body Ingestion

    When a pet eats a foreign object that they can’t pass through their gastrointestinal system, it can become lodged anywhere along the GI Tract and cause a variety of symptoms from vomiting and diarrhea to obstruction, organ damage, and even death.

    Early signs and symptoms of foreign body ingestion are vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, refusal of food or loss of appetite, whining, restlessness, pain in the belly, straining to defecate or being unable to fully vacate the bowels.

    If these symptoms are observed, it’s recommended that the pet is seen by a veterinarian as quickly as possible so that they can be evaluated for foreign body ingestion.

    During the examination, the vet may perform diagnostic imaging such as x-rays to see if a foreign object can be seen, or use a substance called Barium which when swallowed, illuminates on the radiographs to show if there is a blockage somewhere along the GI tract, and can help track the foreign material.

    Surgery is often needed to safely remove foreign objects from the GI tract to prevent further damage. The vet may also support with IV fluids, prescribing pain and/or nausea medications, inducing vomiting, performing bloodwork to check organ function, as well as observation while the pet passes the object.

    Prognosis is based on many factors such as what the pet ingested, how long the object has been stuck in the GI tract, where in the tract the object is stuck, and how healthy the pet is otherwise.

    Early intervention is always better. If too much time passes before treatment, the pet’s health may continue to decline, and if the blockage is an intestinal or stomach obstruction, the blood flow to organs can be affected, which can result in permanent damage or necrosis of those tissues. In these cases, just a few hours can mean the difference between life or death.

    Keeping Your Pets Safe During the Holidays

    Common items that pets ingest that result in foreign body ingestion include clothing (often socks and underwear), sticks, bones, corn cobs, champagne corks, food packaging and wrappers, dental floss, hair elastics, and toy stuffing or squeakers.

    During the holidays, the big ones to watch out for are decorations like tinsel, garlands, ribbons, and string. In fact, there is a specific type of very dangerous foreign body ingestion called a Linear Foreign Body, where things like strings or ribbons get lodged anywhere from the tongue down the esophagus and into the stomach and intestines. These linear foreign objects can cause the intestines to bunch and slice through the tissues as the body tries to expel them.

    “Keep a close eye on your pets during the holiday season,” says veterinarian and Trupanion General Manager, Dr. Stephen Rose, BVSc (Hons1) M Infotech CVA ACVCHM. “There’s a lot going on—a lot of distractions for pet parents, and a lot of objects around the house this time of year that look like toys to our pets, so it’s vital to remain vigilant. On special occasions, ensure you’re cleaning up wrapping paper, bows, and ribbons after opening gifts, and when entertaining, keep pets contained and out of the kitchen so they don’t have access to food and bones, and to prevent guests from feeding them things they shouldn’t eat. And if you suspect your pet ate something they shouldn’t have, don’t risk it—reach out to your veterinarian to have them examined to be sure. It’s better to be safe than sorry in these instances.”

    More Foreign Body Ingestion Safety Tips

    • Provide gates and pens to control what areas pet have access to
    • Check toys regularly to ensure they’re still intact
    • Dispose of toys that are coming apart to prevent ingestion of stuffing, strings and squeakers
    • Keep laundry room doors closed to prevent access to laundry baskets and detergent pods
    • Keep bathroom and bedroom doors closed to prevent access to garbage cans and other debris

    About truInsights

    truInsights is a data focused initiative introduced by Trupanion and designed to deliver valuable health-related data and insights to pet parents, veterinarians and pet lovers alike. With over 20 years of pet health data, Trupanion has explored its veterinary invoice data from nearly two million pets and provides details on data trends, as well as prevention tips for keeping our pets safe.

    About Trupanion

    Trupanion is a leader in medical insurance for cats and dogs throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Puerto Rico and Australia with over 1,000,000 pets currently enrolled. For over two decades, Trupanion has given pet owners peace of mind so they can focus on their pet’s recovery, not financial stress. Trupanion is committed to providing pet parents with the highest value in pet medical insurance with unlimited payouts for the life of their pets. With its patented process, Trupanion is the only North American provider with the technology to pay veterinarians directly in seconds at the time of checkout. Trupanion is listed on NASDAQ under the symbol “TRUP”. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. Trupanion policies are issued, in the United States, by its wholly-owned insurance entity American Pet Insurance Company and, in Canada, by Accelerant Insurance Company of Canada. Trupanion Australia is a partnership between Trupanion and Hollard Insurance Company. Policies are sold and administered by Trupanion Managers USA, Inc. (CA license No. 0G22803, NPN 9588590). For more information, please visit trupanion.com.

    Contacts:

    Media: Trupanion Corporate Communications

    Corporate.communications@trupanion.com

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    January 24, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: authID Announces Launch of its Biometric Identity Services with Imperial Technologies

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Expands market presence into telecommunications vertical

    DENVER, Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  authID® (Nasdaq: AUID), a leading provider of biometric identity verification and authentication solutions, today announced Imperial Technologies Inc., a broadband and wireless high-speed internet provider across all 50 states, has signed a multi-year agreement and launched authID’s biometric identity and document verification services to streamline and secure new customer onboarding.

    With the high frequency of identity fraud, deepfakes, and social engineering account takeover attacks, Imperial wanted to streamline its customer onboarding and reduce the resources required to perform manual and often error-prone identity checks. The company selected authID because of its ability to deliver a fully orchestrated identity verification solution that is fast, accurate, user-friendly, and helped accelerate good customer conversion, while stopping fraud quickly.

    “authID stood out among the various identity providers because of its biometric platform’s ability to securely onboard and seamlessly authenticate our customer base with the highest levels of identity assurance,” said Faiz Chaudhry, CEO of Imperial Technologies. “Together authID and Imperial Technologies are re-shaping the landscape of digital customer acquisition with highly secure identity trust that does not compromise on speed or convenience.”

    Imperial Technologies is now leveraging authID’s document-based biometric identity verification to streamline onboarding with an easy, intuitive user experience delivered in any browser to any device. authID stops identity fraud with PAD Level 2 liveness confirmation, ID anti-spoofing checks, and facial biometric matching of a selfie to the credential photo, all in a market-leading 700 milliseconds. To help users seamlessly authenticate their identities at any time, authID extends the value of that root of trust with biometric authentication that replaces friction-filled one-time passwords and easily compromised knowledge-based answers (KBA).

    “This customer win and our expansion into the telecommunications vertical demonstrates our broad product fit and our strong ability to ensure enterprises ‘Know Who’s Behind the Device’ during onboarding and throughout the user journey to prevent cybercriminals using malicious AI from impersonating users, deploying deepfakes, or performing account takeovers,” said Rhon Daguro, CEO of authID. “authID is committed to helping Imperial Technologies enjoy the highest levels of identity trust delivered with market-leading speed, accuracy, and frictionless identity experiences that deepen customer loyalty.”

    About authID
    authID® (Nasdaq: AUID) ensures enterprises “Know Who’s Behind the Device™” for every customer or employee login and transaction through its easy-to-integrate, patented, biometric identity platform. authID quickly and accurately verifies a user’s identity and eliminates any assumption of ‘who’ is behind a device to prevent cybercriminals from compromising account openings or taking over accounts. Combining secure digital onboarding, FIDO2 passwordless login, and biometric authentication and account recovery, with a fast, accurate, user-friendly experience, authID delivers biometric identity processing in 700ms. Binding a biometric root of trust for each user to their account, authID stops fraud at onboarding, detects and stops deepfakes, eliminates password risks and costs, and provides the fastest, frictionless, and the more accurate user identity experience demanded by today’s digital ecosystem. Contact us to discover how authID can help your organization secure your workforce or consumer applications against identity fraud, cyberattacks and account takeover.

    About Imperial Technologies Inc.
    Imperial Technologies Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, offers wireless & wireline connectivity across North America. Imperial Wireless, Imperial Internet, Imperial Smart Security, Imperial Mobile, Imperial Voice, and Imperial GPS are all part of the same family belonging to Imperial Technologies Inc. Our goal is to simplify your Connectivity experience. Smart Innovation & customer satisfaction are the driving force behind our products. We are committed to ensure that our solutions meet the needs of both households and businesses nationwide. Learn more at http://www.imperialinternet.com

    Media Contacts
     Walter Fowler
    1-631-334-3864
    wfowler@nexttechcomms.com

    Investor Relations Contacts
    Investor-Relations@authid.ai

    Gateway Group, Inc.
    Cody Slach and Alex Thompson
    1-949-574-3860
    AUID@gateway-grp.com

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    January 24, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Voters Express Growing Concerns About Deepfake Technology Ahead of 2024 Elections: Global Survey Reveals Rising Fears

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    RESTON, Va., Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the 2024 U.S. elections approach, a new survey by Regula, a global leader in identity verification solutions, reveals growing voter concerns about hyper-realistic fake content. Many respondents worry that deepfakes could manipulate public opinion, undermine trust in the media, and jeopardize the integrity of election results.

    Given the evolution of AI-generated content into highly sophisticated tools of deception, voters and institutions feel uncertain about the upcoming wave of fake news.

    Image: Regula’s Deepfake Trends study reveals growing fears as deepfakes threaten to distort our perception of reality

    Key highlights from the new “Deepfake Trends 2024” survey include:

    • 33% of U.S. respondents say the media is most at risk from deepfakes, fearing fake news reports and interviews that could mislead the public.
    • 28% of Americans and 34% of Germans worry that deepfakes could directly manipulate political elections, spreading fabricated content designed to influence voter behavior.
    • In Mexico, a stunning 48% of people believe their media is vulnerable to deepfake corruption, the highest among surveyed nations.
    • The threat isn’t limited to elections—35% of U.S. respondents fear that AI-generated content could disrupt courtrooms with fake evidence, a concern shared by 27% of Germans.
    • Interestingly, for Singapore, which recently passed a law banning digitally manipulated content of candidates during elections, the largest concern about deepfakes lies in Healthcare. 35% of respondents worry that deepfakes could impersonate medical professionals or spread false medical advice, potentially leading to harmful health outcomes.
    • In the United Arab Emirates, the biggest concern (34% of respondents) is the use of deepfakes to create fake social media posts, messages, or videos, which could damage personal reputations and relationships.

    “We’ve reached a tipping point where voters and institutions alike can no longer trust what they see or hear. Deepfakes are becoming so sophisticated that we must equip ourselves with the tools and skills needed to detect and combat this new wave of disinformation. It’s crucial to remember that when overwhelmed by information, we often switch to autopilot, making us more vulnerable to manipulation. That’s why building digital literacy is essential—always question what you see, double-check before sharing, and protect your personal data. Strengthen your online security and stay informed on the latest AI developments—this is how we safeguard ourselves,” says Henry Patishman, Executive VP of Identity Verification Solutions at Regula.

    Find more insights on deepfake fraud and businesses in the survey report. Read the full version on our website.

    *The research was initiated by Regula and conducted by Sapio Research in August 2024 using an online survey of 575 business decision-makers across the Financial Services (including Traditional Banking and FinTech), Crypto, Technology, Telecommunications, Aviation, Healthcare, and Law Enforcement sectors. The respondent geography included Germany, Mexico, the UAE, the US, and Singapore.

    About Regula

    Regula is a global developer of forensic devices and identity verification solutions. With our 30+ years of experience in forensic research and the largest library of document templates in the world, we create breakthrough technologies in document and biometric verification. Our hardware and software solutions allow over 1,000 organizations and 80 border control authorities globally to provide top-notch client service without compromising safety, security or speed. Regula was repeatedly named a Representative Vendor in the Gartner® Market Guide for Identity Verification.

    Learn more at http://www.regulaforensics.com.

    Contact:

    Kristina – ks@regulaforensics.com

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/7fcf6b3b-4ff4-404b-b2be-b36d7925a403

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    January 24, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: 4BIO Capital leads oversubscribed $28.4 million Series A financing of March Biosciences

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    March Bio is rapidly advancing its innovative autologous chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy, MB-105, in development for the treatment of relapsed and refractory CD5 positive T-cell lymphoma.

    Series A was led by 4BIO Capital and Mission BioCapital with participation from KdT Ventures, Alexandria Venture Investments, Volnay Therapeutics, Modi Ventures, and Mansueto Investments.

    London, United Kingdom, 23 October 2024 – 4BIO Capital (“4BIO” or “the Group”), an international venture capital firm unlocking the treatments of the future by investing in advanced therapies and other emerging technologies, today announces that it has led a $28.4 million (£21.9 million) Series A Financing round of March Biosciences (“March Bio” or the “Company”).

    4BIO led the oversubscribed round alongside Mission BioCapital with participation from new investors KdT Ventures, Alexandria Venture Investments, Volnay Therapeutics, Modi Ventures and Mansueto Investments and existing investors TMC Venture Fund, Cancer Focus Fund and Small Ventures.

    Since its inception as a spinout of the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy (Baylor College of Medicine, Houston Methodist Hospital, Texas Children’s Hospital), March Bio has rapidly advanced its innovative autologous chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy, MB-105, in development for the treatment of relapsed and refractory CD5 positive T-cell lymphoma. MB-105 is specifically engineered to overcome major hurdles related to T-cell targeting by overcoming T-cell fratricide while maintaining high potency against CD5 positive tumor cells. MB-105 has demonstrated a favorable safety profile and durable remissions in relapsed T-cell lymphoma patients in a Phase 1 clinical trial at Baylor College of Medicine, with plans to begin a Phase 2 clinical trial in early 2025. Proceeds from the financing will support the Phase 2 clinical development of MB-105 to expand on this data with optimized manufacturing processes.

    Owen Smith, Partner of 4BIO Capital, said, “For far too long, T-cell cancers have been an innovation desert with patients facing a dismal prognosis. March Bio’s innovative autologous CAR-T approach brings patients new hope. MB-105 is specifically engineered for relapsed and refractory CD5 positive T-cell lymphomas and I am delighted that this targeted approach combined with the incredible team led by Sarah is moving rapidly into Phase 2 to bring this exciting new treatment to patients. We are honored to be a co-lead investor in March Bio and to help support the company as it continues in its mission to bring transformative therapies to those in urgent need.”

    Sarah Hein, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of March Biosciences, added, “This oversubscribed financing enables us to advance our first-in-class CAR-T therapy, MB-105, into a Phase 2 trial for T-cell lymphoma – an indication with an exceptionally poor prognosis and few treatment options. With the support and confidence of 4BIO and all of our investors, we are not only advancing our lead program but also expanding our pipeline, underscoring our commitment to delivering best-in-class therapies to patients that can change the treatment paradigm for these challenging cancers.”

    Owen Smith of 4BIO Capital and Cassidy Blundell of Mission BioCapital will be joining March Bio’s Board of Directors. The financing will also provide resources for the ongoing development of undisclosed pipeline products, as well as for general corporate proceeds.

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    Contacts

    4BIO Capital +44 (0) 203 427 5500
    info@4biocapital.com
       
    ICR Consilium
    Amber Fennell, Kris Lam, Jonathan Edwards    		 +44 (0)20 3709 5700
    4biocapital@consilium-comms.com

    About 4BIO Capital

    4BIO Capital (“4BIO”) is an international venture capital firm focused on investing in advanced therapies, including genomic medicines and other emerging technologies, to unlock the treatments of the future. 4BIO’s objective is to invest in, support, and grow early-stage companies developing treatments in areas of high unmet medical need, with the ultimate goal of ensuring access to these potentially curative therapies for all patients. Specifically, it looks for viable, high-quality opportunities in cell and gene therapy, RNA-based therapy, targeted therapies, and the microbiome. The 4BIO team comprises leading advanced therapy scientists and experienced life science investors who have collectively published over 250 scientific articles in prestigious academic journals including Nature, The Lancet, Cell, and the New England Journal of Medicine. 4BIO has both an unrivalled network within the advanced therapy sector and a unique understanding of the criteria that define a successful investment opportunity in this space. For more information, connect with us on LinkedIn and X @4biocapital and visit http://www.4biocapital.com.

    About March Biosciences

    Houston-based March Biosciences, launched from the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy (Baylor College of Medicine, Houston Methodist Hospital, Texas Children’s Hospital), is dedicated to addressing challenging cancers unresponsive to current immunotherapies. Its lead asset, MB-105, is a CD5-targeted CAR-T cell therapy currently in Phase 1 trials in patients with refractory T-cell lymphoma and leukemia, with promising signals of efficacy and safety to date. A Phase 2 trial is expected to begin next early year. The company has raised over $50M to date, inclusive of this current financing and support from the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) and the NIH SBIR program. Learn more at http://www.march.bio.

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    January 24, 2025

  • MIL-Evening Report: Kanak leader Christian Tein’s jailing in France overturned in new legal twist

    Asia Pacific Report

    France’s Supreme Court has overturned a judgment imprisoning pretrial in mainland France Kanak pro-independence leader Christian Tein, who is widely regarded as a political prisoner, reports Libération.

    Tein, who is head of the CCAT (Field Action Coordination Unit) in New Caledonia was in August elected president of the main pro-independence umbrella group Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS).

    He has been accused by the French authorities of “masterminding” the violence that spread across New Caledonia in May.

    The deadly unrest is estimated to have caused €2.2 billion (NZ$3.6 billion) in infrastructural damage, resulting in the destruction of nearly 800 businesses and about 20,000 job losses.

    In this new legal twist, the jailing in mainland France of Tein and another activist, Steve Unë, was ruled “invalid” by the court.

    “On Tuesday, October 22, the Court of Cassation in Paris overturned the July 5 ruling of the investigating chamber of the Noumea Court of Appeal, which had confirmed his detention in mainland France,” reports NC la 1ère TV.

    “The Kanak independence activist, imprisoned in Mulhouse since June, will soon have to appear before a judge again who will decide his fate,” the report said.

    Kanak activists’ cases reviewed
    The court examined the appeal of five Kanak pro-independence activists — including Tein – who had challenged their detention in mainland France on suspicion of having played a role in the unrest in New Caledonia, reports RFI News.

    This appeal considered in particular “the decision by the judges in Nouméa to exile the defendants without any adversarial debate, and the conditions under which the transfer was carried out,” according to civil rights attorney François Roux, one of the defendants’ lawyers.

    “Many of them are fathers, cut off from their children,” the lawyer said.

    The transfer of five activists to mainland France at the end of June was organised overnight using a specially chartered plane, according to Nouméa public prosecutor Yves Dupas, who has argued that it was necessary to continue the investigations “in a calm manner”.

    Roux has denounced the “inhumane conditions” in which they were transported.

    “They were strapped to their seats and handcuffed throughout the transfer, even to go to the toilet, and they were forbidden to speak,” he said.

    Left-wing politicians in France have also slammed the conditions of detainees, who they underline were deported more than 17,000 km from their home for resisting “colonial oppression”.

    Another legal twist over arrested Kanaks . . . Christian Tein wins Supreme Court appeal. Image: APR screenshot Libération

    Total of seven accused
    A total of seven activists from the CCAT separatist coalition are accused by the French government of orchestrating deadly riots earlier this year and are currently incarcerated – the five in various prisons in France and two in New Caledonia itself.

    They are under investigation for, among other things, complicity in attempted murder, organised gang theft with a weapon, organised gang destruction of another person’s property by a means dangerous to people and participation in a criminal association with a view to planning a crime.

    Two CCAT activists who were initially imprisoned have since been placed under house arrest in mainland France.

    Tein, born in 1968, has consistently denied having incited violence, claiming to be a political prisoner.

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    January 24, 2025

  • MIL-OSI China: Xi advocates high quality development of greater BRICS cooperation

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

    KAZAN, Russia, Oct. 23 — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on BRICS countries to work for high quality development of greater BRICS cooperation.

    In a speech addressing the 16th BRICS Summit, Xi said the ongoing BRICS summit has decided to invite a number of nations to become partner countries. He hailed the decision as another important development in the course of BRICS development.

    Xi called on BRICS members to build the multilateral mechanism into a major venue of solidarity and cooperation for the Global South and a vanguard force for global governance reform.

    He called on the BRICS members to build BRICS for peace and act as guardians of common security, urging the BRICS countries to uphold the three principles of no expansion of the battlefield, no escalation of fighting and no provocation by any party, to work for de-escalation of the Ukraine crisis as soon as possible.

    Xi called on the BRICS members to build BRICS for innovation and act as pioneers for high-quality development.

    He called on BRICS members to build green BRICS and be practitioners of sustainable development, noting that China is willing to leverage its own advantages to expand cooperation with BRICS countries in green industries, clean energy and green minerals.

    Xi also called for building a BRICS for justice and leading the reform of the global governance system, calling on BRICS members to conform to the general trend of the rise of the Global South, and actively respond to the call of countries to join the BRICS cooperation mechanism.

    The group should advance the process of expanding membership and establishing partner countries, and enhance the representation and voice of developing countries in global governance, said Xi.

    Xi said the urgency of reforming the international financial architecture is becoming increasingly prominent in the current situation.

    He also called for strengthening the New Development Bank and urged BRICS countries to take the lead in promoting a better alignment of the international financial system with the changing dynamics of the global economy.

    Xi urged BRICS countries to advocate peaceful coexistence and harmony between civilizations.

    China will establish 10 overseas learning centers in BRICS countries in the next five years to provide training opportunities for 1,000 education administrators, teachers and students, he said.

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    January 24, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Global: How different people around the world understand democracy – and why it matters

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Scott Williamson, Associate Professor, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Oxford

    Most people in most countries say they want to be governed democratically. Because democracy’s appeal is so powerful, governments and political leaders everywhere claim to be supporters of democracy.

    Take China, for instance. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has ruled for decades under a single-party system, a system that contrasts sharply with traditional definitions of democracy. Democratic systems emphasise competitive elections for key leaders, strong protections for political rights and constraints on executive power.

    Yet, ask members of the CCP and they will probably tell you that their governance is democratic because it responds to the preferences of the Chinese public. In their view, what makes a democracy is not elections, liberties and constraints. Rather, strong and unencumbered political leaders can govern well and give the people what they want.

    How do people understand democracy? If people around the world hold dramatically different views of what democracy means – or even adhere to understandings of democracy that reflect a more authoritarian style of government – then democracy’s apparent global appeal may not mean very much in practice.

    Researchers have long been interested in how people from different countries and backgrounds understand democracy. But it’s a complex issue and previous studies have found it difficult to determine what people really mean when they say they want to be governed democratically. In a new article published in Science, we use an experiment administered via surveys in Egypt, India, Italy, Japan, Thailand and the US to bring fresh evidence to this debate.

    We presented survey respondents with paired profiles of hypothetical countries. These profiles randomised nine factors reflecting different theories of how people understand democracy. For instance, we presented respondents with information about the countries’ elections, varying whether they were free and fair, biased, or not held at all.

    We also randomised whether political rights were protected or repressed, and whether the executive respected the powers of the legislature and courts or not. These three attributes reflect traditional concepts of democracy.

    We also included attributes of the hypothetical countries that reflect alternative understandings of democracy. Some claim that democracy means a political system capable of producing substantial changes that benefit citizens broadly. So we varied whether economic equality in the country is higher or lower. We also adjusted whether social equality between genders is better or worse. And we randomised how much influence technocratic experts wield over policy decisions.

    Others argue for a more authoritarian model of democracy in which unconstrained leaders give the people what they want in exchange for their obedience. To reflect this view, we gave information about how often the countries’ political leaders follow the majority’s preferences. We also varied whether people obey the government or not.

    After reviewing the country profiles, respondents were asked to determine which hypothetical country was more democratic. Analysing which attributes influenced respondents’ choices more strongly gives us insights into how they understand what democracy means.

    Reasons to be cheerful

    Our results indicate that the traditional definition of democracy is widely accepted. Across the six diverse countries in our sample, respondents were much more likely to perceive countries as democratic when elections were free and fair and political rights were strongly protected.

    This prioritisation of elections held across the board. People felt that way regardless of their individual characteristics such as gender, educational attainment, political ideology, age, minority status and attitudes toward geopolitics.

    This finding implies some reasons to be optimistic about support for democracy. It suggests that when people say they want democratic governance, many mean competitive elections and protected liberties. This agreement is important. It makes it more likely that enough people will recognise – and potentially push back – against attempts by anti-democratic political leaders to subvert democratic governance.

    Reasons for caution

    But our findings also highlight points of caution. First, institutional checks and balances were less central to how our respondents understood democracy. This suggests that political leaders may be able to increase their grip on power more easily by undermining the influence of the legislature and courts.

    And anti-democratic politicians can still claim to be democratic by deceptively arguing that they prioritise these elements of the political system, while actually undermining them. A prominent example is former US president Donald Trump. In 2020, Trump tried to overturn his election loss by falsely asserting it had been rigged against him.

    Even in outright authoritarian countries, rulers often use controlled elections as “evidence” of their democratic character. In Egypt, for instance, the autocratic president Abdel Fatah al-Sisi declared after winning his rigged 2023 election that he would continue to build “a democratic state that protects its citizens”.

    Many people may see through such claims, but autocrats can sometimes build support by using elections to present themselves as democrats – even when they are not free and fair.

    While many people reject outright authoritarian notions of what democracy means, factors other than elections and liberties also influence their understanding of democratic governance. In our study, countries were often believed to be more democratic when they delivered good outcomes – for example, by providing higher gender or economic equality.

    Gender equality was the only attribute in the experiment which came close to elections and liberties in its ability to shape perceptions of which countries were more democratic. Because gender equality is inherently desirable and is associated with democracy, some autocrats have successfully engaged in “genderwashing”. They’ve done this by (often nominally) reforming women’s rights to reduce pressure for more competitive elections and protected political rights.

    Finally, just because people generally agree on what democracy means does not necessarily mean they will continue to support it. If democracies fail to perform effectively or represent their citizens well, people may be persuaded to accept more authoritarian models of governance.

    The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. How different people around the world understand democracy – and why it matters – https://theconversation.com/how-different-people-around-the-world-understand-democracy-and-why-it-matters-241617

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    January 24, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Europe: Government to take part in Nordic Council Session in Reykjavik

    Source: Government of Sweden

    When the Nordic Council holds its 76th Session in Reykjavik on 28–31 October, the focus will be on peace and security in the Arctic and Nordic regions.

    “In light of Sweden’s and Finland’s accession to NATO and Russia’s war in Ukraine, it has become all the more important to discuss security and defence issues in a Nordic context. Our cooperation and collective defence of democracy and everyone’s right to live in peace and freedom are now more important than ever,” says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.

    The Nordic Council Session will cover issues such as how the Nordic countries can best guarantee peace and security in the Nordic and Arctic regions.

    During the week, ministers will attend separate meetings with the Nordic Council and together with their Nordic counterparts. Discussion topics for the prime ministers’ meeting will be organised crime, migration and an integrated Nordic region without border barriers.

    An N5 meeting between the foreign ministers will also take place in conjunction with the Nordic Council Session. In 2024, Sweden has been acting Coordinator of the N5, an informal Nordic cooperation format for foreign and security policy issues. The Nordic ministers for culture will also meet during the week.

    During the Session, the Nordic Council of Ministers will present the programme of the forthcoming Finnish Presidency of the Council.

    Representing the Swedish Government are Mr Kristersson, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard, Minister for EU Affairs Jessica Rosencrantz and Minister for Culture Parisa Liljestrand.

    On Tuesday, the Nordic prime ministers and foreign ministers will hold joint press conferences.

    Friday 25 October is the final day for journalists to apply for accreditation. Follow the link below under Shortcuts.

    A detailed programme for the week of the Session is available on the Nordic Council website, where parts of the programme will also be live-streamed.

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    January 24, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: ESFA Update: 23 October 2024

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Latest information and actions from the Education and Skills Funding Agency for academies, schools, colleges, local authorities and further education providers.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Isle of Wight the most successful area with Warmer Homes scheme 23 October 2024 Warmer Homes

    Source: Aisle of Wight

    A government funded scheme allowing eligible Island residents to apply for free upgrades to make their homes more energy efficient has been the most successful in our region.

    Upgrades are worth up to £38,000 per household and could include insulation, air source heat pumps and solar PV panels which can be installed for free, saving households thousands of pounds in the future. The eligibility criteria includes,

    • You use electric, oil or LPG to heat your home, not mains gas
    • Your Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating is D, E, F, or G (Warmer Homes can help you find out if you’re not sure).
    • You have a household income of £36,000 or under, or you or you receive a means-tested benefit.

    The Isle of Wight Council was among a group of 23 local authorities to successfully bid for £41.4 million in government funding. The money comes from the Home Upgrade Grant and aims to help lower income households whose home is not very energy efficient and not heated by mains gas.

    Councillor Phil Jordan, council leader, said: “We are really pleased that eligible Isle of Wight residents have taken up the Warmer Homes scheme more than anywhere else in the southern region. This is testament to the work we have done to ensure that those who can claim this help have been targeted. We have produced a campaign to included social media and radio ads as well as working closely with our partners to promote the scheme to those eligible residents.’’

    He continues ‘’Improving energy efficiency in homes is a key issue. Energy bills are a major concern for many households so anything that can be done to reduce these costs is vital. Making homes more energy efficient at the same time helps to reduce carbon emissions across the Island.”

    Katherine Shadwell, Project Manager, AgilityEco said: “We are proud to be supporting the Isle of Wight Council with their delivery of the Warmer Homes scheme. Since 2023, the Warmer Homes scheme has supported Isle of Wight residents with a range of fully funded energy-saving home improvements to help keep their homes warm and their energy bills low. Since the Warmer Homes scheme has been introduced to the Island, we have supported over 120 homes with over £2.5 million of fully funded energy-saving measures.”

    The scheme has now been extended by a further month and the application deadline for residents is now the end of November (31/11/2024).

    More information can be found on the Isle of Wight Council website by visiting The Warmer Homes programme

    You can also call the freephone number on 0800 038 5737 or email: retrofit@warmerhomes.org.uk for further information and guidance.

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    January 24, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Libraries consultation proposes revised opening hours

    Source: City of Birmingham

    Published: Wednesday, 23rd October 2024

    Following feedback from the final phase of the libraries consultation, it was highlighted there was a need for more equitable hours. Therefore, we are now proposing a revision of option 4.

    The revision of option 4 is directly based on input from responses during the final phase consultation, which closed last month. We now want to hear your thoughts on this revised option 4 and the proposed hours for each library.

    We welcome everyone who lives, works and study in Birmingham to share your thoughts and comments on the revised option 4 model. Share your comments on the revised proposals here before 11.59pm 3 November 2024.

    The revised option 4 model will be presented to Cabinet for their decision in January 2025. Final decisions will not be made until after the Cabinet meeting and results will be shared in advance across the council’s channels.

    To find more information about the revised proposal visit the library consultation page.

    Paper forms will also be available at all Birmingham Libraries.

    Comment can also be sent via email to LibrariesPublicConsultation@birmingham.gov.uk

    Useful links

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    January 24, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Representatives of the Don youth gathered at the State University of Management

    Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State –

    On October 23, the Second Forum of Don Youth “Don Land – Your Future” was held at the State University of Management. It was organized by the ROO “Fellowship of Rostovites “Donskaya Stanitsa” in Moscow with the support of the State University of Management.

    The forum was opened by the honorary chairman of the Zemlyachestvo, adviser to the mayor of Moscow, professor of the department of state and municipal management of the State University of Management Vladimir Zotov, who congratulated those gathered on the new meeting:

    “You came here and gathered together – this is a holiday. We are all united by love for our small homeland. Special thanks to the State University of Management, which is hosting us within its walls for the second time. This is one of the best management universities in Russia. This year it turned 105 years old, it has a huge potential of scientific schools, a powerful base and a convenient campus. Today we will talk about the profession and education, share experiences, tell about our first steps and give advice.”

    State Duma Deputy from Rostov Oblast Larisa Tutova addressed the audience with a welcoming speech:

    “I understand that many people who come to Moscow see a career that is not connected to their native region. But I want us to think about our homeland even when we are here and perhaps return there. The authorities of the Rostov region do a lot for young people, provide favorable conditions to start a career, it is enough to remember the unique program “Mortgage for excellent students”, which operates in our native region. We are fellow countrymen, and we must help each other, wherever we are. Strength is in unity, and wealth is in diversity.”

    Advisor to the rector’s office of the State University of Management, member of the Rostov community Sergei Chuev noted the importance of love for one’s native land.

    “The State University of Management was chosen as the venue for our forum for a reason. There are employees from the Rostov Region here, many students, it was here that the Governor of the Rostov Region Vasily Golubev studied and it was here that he met his wife. Even now I have not become a Muscovite, I position myself as a Rostovite in Moscow. The State University of Management is ready to train and find future jobs in different regions of the country, and today the employers gathered here will show that there is life after the Moscow Ring Road,” shared Sergey Vladimirovich.

    Also on stage were veterans of the community, the president of the Moscow regional branch of the International Police Association, police lieutenant general Ivan Sardak and the general director of MP Svyaz, Volgodonsk Telecom LLC in 1993-2011 Nikolai Sungurov, who shared their experience of professional activity and once again emphasized that “the small homeland is the most sacred thing.”

    The meeting program continued with a plenary session entitled “Young Specialists – the Core of Regional Development” and a job and internship fair, where Rostov enterprises such as PJSC UAC, OJSC Pipe Metallurgical Company, JSC Doraerodorstroy, JSC Russian Helicopters, and PJSC KB Center-Invest were represented.

    At the end of the meeting, the participants were presented with certificates and a group photo was taken.

    Subscribe to the TG channel “Our GUU” Date of publication: 23.10.2024

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    January 24, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: In Estonia NATO Secretary General visits a multinational battlegroup protecting the Eastern Flank

    Source: NATO

    During his first trip to the Eastern Flank of the Alliance since taking office, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with Estonian President Alar Karis, Prime Minister Kristen Michal, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, and visited Allied troops at Tapa Army Base.

    After touring the military base with President Karis on Wednesday (October 23), the Secretary General thanked the personnel there – from Estonia and the UK, France and Iceland – for their service. “You are one of eight NATO battlegroups stretching from the Baltic to the Black Sea, backed by the full weight of NATO’s fighting forces in all domains. Land, air, sea, space and cyberspace. Every hour of your vigilance reinforces our collective defence,” he said.

    On Tuesday (October 22), during meetings with President Karis and Prime Minister Michal, the Secretary General praised Estonia for its significant investments in defence and its support for Ukraine.

    “By spending over 3% of your GDP on defence, Estonia is truly leading by example. And I know you intend to invest even more in our shared security in the coming years,” he said. Mr Rutte added that all Allies need to invest more “in order to meet our capability targets.” 

    Estonia is among Ukraine’s strongest supporters, having provided over 500 million euros of military aid since 2022.

    “Today we discussed how to bolster our support for Ukraine, now, through the difficult winter ahead, and also for the long-term,” said the Secretary General.  He emphasised that Allies are working hard to deliver on the commitments made at the Washington Summit in July, “including a new command to coordinate security assistance and training for Ukraine, and our financial pledge of at least 40 billion euros in 2024.”

    During his visit, the Secretary General also met with students from Tallinn University and paid his respects at the Memorial of the Victims of Communism.

    Since joining NATO in 2004, Estonia has made significant contributions to the collective defence of the Alliance. It hosts NATO’s UK-led multinational battlegroup in Tapa, NATO’s Baltic Air Policing at Ämari Air Base, a new regional hub for NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA), and NATO’s Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence in Tallinn.

    MIL Security OSI –

    January 24, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Europe: Around 40,000 litres of illegal alcoholic beverages seized under OLAF’s lead

    Source: European Anti-Fraud Offfice

    The European Anti-Fraud Office coordinated an action that led the EU Member States’ and Norwegian customs authorities to seize around 40,000 litres of illicit alcoholic beverages. The targeted action is part of operation OPSON XIII, the global initiative coordinated alongside Europol to tackle food fraud and ensure the safety of food and beverages across Europe. 

    The operation, which ran from December 2023 to May 2024, focused on identifying and removing counterfeit and substandard food and drinks from markets while disturbing the criminal network behind these illicit products. 

    As in previous years, OLAF led a targeted action focused specifically on illicit alcoholic beverages. The operation revealed sophisticated schemes aimed at infiltrating the EU market with products of inferior quality – mostly beer, homemade alcohol and wine. Fraudsters used deceptive packaging, falsified documents and false labels to sell these products to consumers. 

    The OLAF coordinated action involved customs authorities from 15 Member States and one non-EU country: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain and Slovakia. 

    More information on Operation OPSON XIII is available in Europol’s press release.

    MIL OSI Europe News –

    January 24, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: “We managed to hold a real hackathon, when there is no pre-defined pipeline on how to get a solution”

    Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

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

    From October 13 to 20, the HSE University held a hackathon “HSE AY Assistant Hakk: Pothon”, organized Faculty of Computer Science And Center for Artificial Intelligence HSE. 89 student teams from the country’s leading universities competed for prizes.

    The challenge asked participants to use LLM and other machine learning algorithms to create an AI assistant that would help student programmers and developers solve Python problems by understanding where an error was made in their code and offering step-by-step explanations and recommendations for fixing it without explicitly providing the corrected code.

    The competition lasted seven days, five of which were held online on the DS Works platform from the cloud technology provider Cloud.ru. The opening and final days were held in the HSE building on Pokrovsky Boulevard.

    16 teams that were among the top ranking teams based on the quantitative metrics obtained for their solution were allowed to defend their projects.

    The jury included experts from the Center for Artificial Intelligence,Sber’s basic department “Financial technologies and data analysis”, teachers of the Faculty of Computer Science and the projectDate Culture.

    The victory was won by the team “MISIS Computer” from the University of Science and Technology MISIS. The second place was taken by the team MMG from the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation. The bronze was won by the team Selling Pandas, consisting of first-year students of the program“Applied Mathematics and Computer Science” HSE Faculty of Computer Science. The winners received cash prizes of 250,000, 200,000 and 150,000 rubles, respectively.

    Vice-Rector of the National Research University Higher School of Economics Sergey Roshchin and Head of the Center for Artificial Intelligence Alexey Masyutin awarded the winners and shared their opinions on the hackathon.

    Sergey Roshchin

    — The Higher School of Economics is developing in order to respond to the challenges that occur in technology, business processes and various spheres of human life. The big digital world is a new reality in which we must learn to live and interact with artificial intelligence technologies. That is why we are actively building education so that absolutely all of our students, regardless of their field of study, master digital competencies. The Higher School of Economics is a recognized leader in training personnel in the field of AI. But we are going further and setting ourselves more ambitious goals, including automating routine tasks related to the development of AI technologies. We chose the hackathon format because it allows students to test and prove themselves by solving important and new problems. The competition participants spent a whole week developing a solution, and during this time, I am sure, they managed not only to find a worthy solution, but also to gain experience and develop their human capital. And the results obtained are a contribution to our digital future.

    Alexey Masyutin

    — “HSE AI Assistant Hack: Python” is unique in that it combines several important areas of HSE:teaching digital skills to students of all disciplines Andcreation of AI assistants, including in the educational process.

    This time we managed to hold a real hackathon, when there is no pre-defined pipeline on how to get a solution.

    Participants had the opportunity to adapt language models to help the student step-by-step understand the problem while writing code, rather than simply providing a ready-made solution.

    Based on the results of the defenses, variants were proposed with enrichment with synthetic data, and with advanced aroma engineering, and with RAG approaches, and even with additional LLM training. This exceeded our expectations.

    We intend to use the best solutions for implementation in HSE Smart LMS and provide an AI assistant for both students and teachers when learning Python.

    The teams that won prizes also shared their impressions.

    First place – the team “MISIS Computer”

    — The hackathon was really cool, our team has a lot of experience participating in hackathons, and we know firsthand what a quality organization is. This hackathon had a really great organization, a good leaderboard, clear metrics and, most importantly, active organizers and experts who promptly answered questions and were in touch. Special thanks to Maxim — for his openness and cool expertise on the task. The results of the hackathon will not pass by HSE, the organizers are going to implement the best solutions in the university systems. Thanks to the organizers, experts and participants for such an interesting competition! We will be back!

    Second place – MMG team

    — Our team took part in the hackathon with great pleasure. We were especially pleased that it was technical and research-based, without a business component, and that the task was very relevant and in demand. Despite the fact that for most of us such a deep dive into working with LLM was the first time, we successfully coped with it, mastered new technologies and gained valuable experience.

    It was an honor for us to represent the Financial University at this event. We would like to express special gratitude to the organizers for their constant support. They quickly resolved any difficulties that arose and were always in touch, which created comfortable conditions for work. We are glad that we were able to take part in this hackathon and take such a high place!

    Third place – Selling Pandas team

    — This was our first hackathon, which essentially consisted entirely of using fine-tuning LLMs (large language models). It was not easy, but it is precisely such competitions that bring the most pleasure, when you need to create a solution in a limited time in a practically new area for you.

    By the end of the hackathon, we didn’t even want it to end, as there were still ideas that we hadn’t managed to implement. We were also very pleased with the organization of the hackathon: they always provided clear information and promptly answered all questions. We are very happy that we managed to take the prize place.

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    MIL OSI Russia News –

    January 24, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 10/23/2024, 10:22 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A0ZYFB8 (KrasYarKr14) were changed.

    Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    10/23/2024

    10:22

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC), on 10/23/2024, 10:22 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 104.98) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 549.12 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 7.5%) of the RU000A0ZYFB8 (KrasYarKr14) security were changed.

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    https://www.moex.com/n74219

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    January 24, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Chernyshenko: National tourist routes unite 50 regions of the country

    Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

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

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    As part of the implementation of the national project “Tourism and Hospitality Industry”, the Government, together with the regions, is actively developing the tourism infrastructure, opening new national routes and making travel around the country even more exciting and comfortable. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko.

    “Development of tourism infrastructure is a complex task that the Government is solving on the instructions of President Vladimir Putin. Thanks to the national project “Tourism and Hospitality Industry”, we are increasing the availability of recreation for Russians and creating new routes. Traveling around Russia is safe, accessible and comfortable. Today, 56 national routes unite 50 regions, allowing travelers to see interesting sights of our country. In this way, we are popularizing domestic tourism, revealing the potential of the regions,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.

    Dmitry Chernyshenko added that national routes run through all federal districts, and the leader in their number is the North-West, where 16 routes have received national status.

    Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov spoke about the advantages of new national tourist routes.

    “National tourist routes are the result of the work of regional teams, a unique and ready-made tourist product. Each route is based on a verified set of tourist services that allow travelers to immerse themselves deeply in the history and culture of the territory in a short time, learn about its ethnographic and gastronomic features. For regions, this is not only an opportunity to declare themselves, but also an additional tool for promoting and attracting tourists, as well as an opportunity to receive funds from the national project for the development of infrastructure. For travelers, this is a guarantee of high quality, thoughtfulness and often greater accessibility of the trip,” said Maxim Reshetnikov.

    The Association of Tour Operators of Russia noted that the main goal of such routes is to ensure that tourists are absolutely confident in their comfort and the optimal price-quality ratio while traveling around the country.

    “Assigning the status of a national tourist route is a quality mark, a guarantee of its compliance with the highest requirements formulated in the decree of the Government of Russia. Each national tourist route has its own specifics, and a tourist can choose the most interesting destination for themselves. All NTMs are logistically thought out, have ready-made recommendations on where to stay and stay, are safe and comfortable. When choosing a trip along each route, a tourist can either use the services of tour operators or go independently. Descriptions and programs of national tourist routes can be found on a special page of the national tourism portal “Puteshestvoem.rf”, – clarified the executive director of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia Maya Lomidze.

    The leader in the number of national tourist routes is the Leningrad Region, where the routes “History and Secrets of Medieval Vyborg” have been developed, as well as interregional routes – “Gosudareva Doroga”, which unites the sights of the Moscow, Tver, Leningrad and Novgorod Regions, and “Energy of Ladoga”, which passes through the Leningrad Region and Karelia and received a new status in October.

    “Lake Ladoga is the largest lake in Europe, the cleanest, many rivers flow into it, and only one flows out. It was here that Russian statehood was born, famous monasteries are located, which are a stronghold of spirituality. The unique nature of Lake Ladoga – the Karelian Isthmus, kames and eskers, skerries and numerous bays – all this is united by one route. For the region, the emergence of another national tourist route is very important in terms of regulating the tourist flow, positioning in the tourist geography of Russia. Thanks to the emergence of another national tourist route, the tourist flow to the region can grow annually from 5 to 10%. The plans include the development and promotion of NTM in the Russian and foreign markets,” said Olga Golubeva, Deputy Chairperson of the Committee for Culture and Tourism of the Leningrad Region – Head of the Tourism Department.

    Among the routes that received a new status in October are “The Secret North: from Arkhangelsk to Solovki,” which allows travelers to get acquainted with the history and traditions of the Russian North and visit the Solovetsky Archipelago, as well as the ethnographic tourist route through the Rostov Region “The Great Cossack Circle,” which offers an immersion in the traditions of the Cossacks.

    According to a study by the Association of Tour Operators of Russia, the most popular routes among organized tourists were the Grand Tour “All of Karelia”, as well as “Stories and Secrets of Medieval Vyborg”, “Zhigulevskie Weekend”, “Hello, Altai” and “Arkhangelsk – the Arctic Begins Here”.

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    January 24, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 10/23/2024, 10:26 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A0ZYLQ4 (Gazpnf1P5R) were changed.

    Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    10/23/2024

    10:26

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC), on 10/23/2024, 10:26 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 103.01) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1087.79 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 7.5%) of the RU000A0ZYLQ4 (Gazpnf1P5R) security were changed.

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    https://www.moex.com/n74220

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    January 24, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 10/23/2024, 10:33 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A109SK6 (MTS 1P-27) were changed.

    Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    10/23/2024

    10:33

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC), on 10/23/2024, 10:33 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 108.39) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1134.03 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 11.25%) of the RU000A109SK6 security (MTS 1P-27) were changed.

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    https://www.moex.com/n74221

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    January 24, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 10/23/2024, 10-41 the values of the lower limit of the repo price corridor, the rollover rate and the range of interest rate risk assessment of the CIAN security (CIAN-addr) were changed.

    Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    10/23/2024

    10:41

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC), on 10/23/2024, 10:41 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the repo price corridor with settlement code Y0/Y1Dt (up to -20.0%), the transfer rate and the range of interest rate risk assessment (up to -1.06 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 85.64%) of the CIAN security (CIAN-addr) were changed.

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    https://www.moex.com/n74225

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    January 24, 2025
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