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  • MIL-OSI Security: USEUCOM Welcomes New Commander in Stuttgart Ceremony

    Source: United States EUROPEAN COMMAND

    STUTTGART, Germany – July 1, 2025 —U.S. Air Force Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich assumed command of U.S. European Command from U.S. Army Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli during a formal Change of Command ceremony at Patch Barracks today.

    As one of the United States’ six geographic combatant commands, USEUCOM plays a critical role in deterring aggression, supporting NATO allies, and defending U.S. national interests across a vast area of responsibility that includes Europe, parts of Asia and the Middle East, and the Arctic.

    Cavoli, who led the command since June 27, 2022, oversaw a period marked by increased U.S. and NATO interoperability, rotational deployments, and defense posture adjustments in Eastern Europe.

    “Like many others, I have stood in awe of you,” Cavoli said speaking to members of USEUCOM. “The thing that drives you to great heights is that you perform for our country in front of others and with our allies. The one privilege I will always remember, I will always cherish, is the privilege to stand in the ranks with you, all of you at EUCOM.”

    Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, presided over the ceremony. He spoke to the importance of integrated operations, and both Cavoli’s and Grynkewich’s leadership, saying, “The world can shift in a matter of hours, and that’s why we prepare, why we shift, and why we train and operate as an integrated force – to be ready. General Grynkewich is prepared for this job. He is the right leader who is humble, credible and approachable to follow the great leader before him.”

    Grynkewich previously served as the Director of Operations, J-3, Joint Staff. He assisted the Chairman in carrying out responsibilities as the principal military advisor to the President and Secretary of Defense. He has served as an instructor pilot, weapons officer and operational test pilot in the F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-22 Raptor. Grynkewich has commanded at the squadron, wing, and Air Expeditionary Task Force levels.

    “Today, a protracted war rages in Europe for the first time in decades, and our operations in the Mediterranean are helping to contain conflict in the Middle East. More broadly our adversaries are aligning, working together more than ever before as they seek to dominate their regions and even the globe, thus the good work done here across the command is more important than ever,” said Grynkewich. “These are consequential times, demanding bold and innovative leadership at all times. The men and women of EUCOM deliver this every single day, and my pledge to you is that I will do everything in my power to do the same for you.”

    USEUCOM is dedicated to proactively safeguarding the homeland while enhancing security across the Euro-Atlantic region. It is responsible for planning and executing military operations within its area of responsibility, which includes conducting joint and multinational training, providing military assistance to partner nations, and fostering military-to-military relationships with Allies and partners.

    For more information please contact USEUCOM public affairs at eucom.media@mail.mil

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Customers to receive up to £2000 for water service failures

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Customers to receive up to £2000 for water service failures

    Uplifts to Guaranteed Service Standard Scheme will result in up to tenfold increase for customer compensation when they’ve been failed by water companies

    • Increase to water company reimbursements put more money back into customers’ pockets when their services are hit
    • Triggers for compensation to be expanded to include company failure to conduct meter readings and installations
    • One of Environment Secretary’s first promises in office delivered as government rolls out plan to reform the water sector

    Water companies will increase compensation payments to customers up to tenfold from today (2 July), ensuring that the public are more fairly reimbursed for supply issues and low standards of service.  

    Customers will automatically receive more money for issues such as continued low water pressure and cancelled appointments. 

    A key step in the government’s mission to reform the water sector, the move marks the first uplift in compensation rates in 25 years, with the government recognising the urgent need to bring payments in line with inflation and properly compensate households for poor service. 

    Severe issues such as flooding will see customer compensation double from £1,000 to up to £2,000, while households suffering consistent low water pressure will be automatically eligible to receive up to £250 – a huge uplift from the previous compensation rate of just £25.  

    From today, no action will be needed from eligible customers as payments will automatically be credited back to their accounts. 

    Environment Secretary Steve Reed said:  

    Too many water companies are letting down their customers – with leaking pipes, poor water supply and low water pressure.  

    The Government is holding water companies to account by making them put money back into people’s pockets when they fail their customers.

    The government is also working with water companies to expand the list of circumstances that will trigger compensation payments. Compensation for when customers are asked to boil their water due to contaminated supply will come into force later this year. 

    The standards, outlined in the Guaranteed Standards Scheme, set out a baseline for customer service in the water sector. They include providing timely restoration of water supply following an interruption, responding to written complaints and managing the risk of sewer flooding.  

    This comes as part of the government’s action to cut sewage spills and attract investment in the sector, including:  

    • Strengthening regulation to ensure polluting water bosses who cover up their crimes now face two-year prison sentences.
    • Banning unfair bonuses for bosses of six polluting water companies.
    • Launching a record 81 criminal investigations into sewage pollution.
    • Securing £104bn in private sector investment to upgrade crumbling sewage pipes and cut sewage by nearly half by 2030.
    • Launching the Independent Water Commission led by Sir John Cunliffe to modernise the water industry and work with companies and their investors to make the industry one of growth and opportunity.

    Mike Keil, Chief Executive of the Consumer Council for Water (CCW), said:  

    Customers expect to be treated fairly when their water company lets them down, so we’re delighted the Government has moved at pace to strengthen service standards.”  

    This should give people peace of mind they now have far stronger protection from a much broader range of water company service failures – from the slow installation of water meters to the mishandling of debt recovery. As well as bolstering payments for thousands of customers, these changes mark an important step towards restoring trust in the water sector which is at an all-time low.

    David Black, Chief Executive of Ofwat said: 

    We welcome these improvements to guaranteed standards and payments for customers. 

    When customers suffer from problems like low pressure, disruptions to supply or sewer flooding they can experience major stress and inconvenience, and payment amounts must recognise the disruption to their lives when standards are not met.  

    These new changes are another way to make sure customers are protected when companies get it wrong.

    Annex A

    Summary of updates to payment levels for existing standards:

    Existing Standards Coming into force date Old GSS payment New GSS payments Uplift
    Household Non-Household Household Non-Household Household Non-Household
    Appointments not made properly 2 July £20 £40 100%
    Appointments not kept Uprated payments to existing standard – 2 July
    Amended standard 1 Oct    		 £20 £50 150%
    Account queries not actioned on time Uprated payments to existing standard – 2 July
    Amended standard 1 Oct    		 £20 £40 100%
    Requests to change payment arrangements not actioned on time Uprated payments to existing standard – 2 July
    Amended standard 1 Oct    		 £20 £40 100%
    Complaints not actioned on time Uprated payments to existing standard – 2 July
    Amended standard 1 Oct    		 £20 £40 100%
    Less than 48 hours’ notice of planned supply interruption of more than 4 hours 2 July £20 £50 £50 £100 150% 100%
    Supply not restored on time 2 July £20, and £10 for each subsequent 24 hours £50, and £25 for each subsequent 24 hours £50, and £50 for each subsequent 12 hours £100, and £100 for each subsequent 12 hours 150% for initial payment,
    400% for subsequent payment and halved subsequent payment period    		 100% (for both initial and subsequent payment)
    and halved subsequent payment period
    Low pressure 2 July £25
    (once per financial year)    		 £50, up to five payments per financial year – equivalent to just over the average water bill.
    Automatic £250pa for customers with ongoing low pressure    		 100% and increased annual maximum by 10x
    Internal flooding from sewers 2 July Payment equal to annual sewerage charges
    (Minimum payment of £150. Maximum of £1000)    		 Payment equal to annual sewerage charges, at minimum of £300 and maximum of £2000 Min and Max increased by 100%, with provision for repeated incidents in a year to warrant further increases to the maximum (see fig 1)
    External flooding from sewers 2 July Payment equal to 50% of annual sewerage charges
    (Minimum payment of £75. Maximum of £500)    		 Payment equal to 50% of annual sewerage charges, at minimum of £150 and maximum of £1000 Min and Max increased by 100%, with provision for repeated incidents in a year to warrant further increases to the maximum (see fig 1)
    Failure to make automatic GSS payment 2 July £10-20 depending on standard £10-50 depending on standard £40 £100 100-200% depending on standard, consolidating all payments to one value for households and one value for non-households

    Figure 1 –Repeat Sewer Flooding payment bands

    Max Min
    Internal Sewer Flooding £2000 + £500 per repeat occurrence within 12 months £300 + £100 per repeat occurrence within 12 months
    External Sewer Flooding £1000 + £250 per repeat occurrence within 12 months £150 + £50 per repeat occurrence within 12 months

    Summary of new standards

    New Standard Coming into force Information GSS payments
    Household Non-Household
    Core Priority Services 1 Oct The company must keep a list of customers whose circumstances (such as medical or disability) are such that they require additional services to be provided in certain circumstances.

    The company must provide the relevant service to the customer in response to an incident and must inform the customer if they are added to the Core Priority Services Register.

    		 £100 N/A
    Domestic Customer in Arrears 1 Oct Giving information relating to the customer’s non-payment to a Credit Reference Agency or beginning legal proceedings to recover the debt without giving the customer an ‘outstanding charges notice’ and an opportunity to make payment arrangements or make representations in connection with them. £150 N/A
    Reading of Meters 1 Oct The water company must read a customer’s water meter (excluding smart meters) at least once every 13 months £40 (£80 for each subsequent 13-month period) £40 (£80 for each subsequent 13-month period)
    Moving to Measured Charging Supply of Water 1 Oct The water company must (subject to some exceptions) install a water meter upon request and then begin to charge the customer on the basis of the volume of water used.

    If the company fails to do this within the relevant time, the water company must pay the customer.

    		 Payment equivalent to charges payable in the period from the date that charging by volume should have started until meter fitted and charging by volume begins. N/A
    Water Quality Notices 1 Oct Payment is to be made to a customer if a water quality notice is served and supply is not restored by the end of a 48-hour period.

    		 If a notice is in place for longer than 48 hours, £40 plus £20 per additional 24 hours that the notice is in place, up to a maximum of the customer’s annual water supply (not including sewerage services) bill If a notice is in place for longer than 48 hours, £60 plus £40 per additional 24 hours that the notice is in place, up to a maximum of the customer’s annual water supply (not including sewerage services) bill
    Indexation 2 July The payment amounts will increase in line with the consumer price index when this increases by 10% (using September 2025 as the baseline) and rounded to the nearest £5

    Updates to this page

    Published 2 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: In Moscow, almost 300 houses with pilasters have been renovated in 10 years

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    One of the distinctive features of many houses built in the capital in the first half of the 20th century are pilasters – a flat vertical projection of rectangular cross-section, often having a base at the base and a capital at the top. Over the 10 years of implementing the regional program for capital repairs of the housing stock, specialists from the Moscow city services complex have put in order about 300 residential buildings with pilasters.

    House of 1958 on Mozhaisk highway

    In 2024, the five-story building at 3/1 Mozhayskoye Shosse was renovated. It was built in 1958 according to an individual project in the style of Soviet neoclassicism. The street facades are decorated with architraves, pilasters, belts and bas-reliefs. A crowning cornice with dentils is installed along the perimeter.

    During the major repairs, the facade, roof, basement and entrances were put in order, and the in-house engineering systems were replaced. The work on restoring the facade began with washing the open surfaces from all dirt, then the brickwork was repaired, the seams in the places of damage were expanded and the moisture was treated with an antiseptic. After that, the brickwork was hydrophobized so that the facade would stop collapsing under the influence of precipitation and was reliably protected from mold and mildew. The average service life of such a coating is 30 years.

    Upon completion of the main volume of work, architectural elements were repaired, including pilasters, balconies and entrance groups were updated, and drainpipes were replaced. Particular attention was paid to the repair of the base: the old plaster layer was dismantled, antifungal protection was applied, the surfaces were plastered, using reinforcing mesh and painting.

    On the roof, the continuous sheathing layer was replaced with a new structure, and the outdated roofing was replaced with a modern one. Then, all the wooden elements of the attic were treated with a fire-retardant composition, and the temperature and humidity conditions were established. The craftsmen also put the entrances and basement in order, replaced the hot and cold water supply systems, electricity supply, central heating, and drainage lines.

    House of 1957 on Academician Pavlov Street

    In addition, in 2024, renovation work was carried out on the four-story building 9 (building 1) on Akademika Pavlova Street. It was built in 1957 according to an individual project. The main façade has complex plasticity: protruding triangular bay windows, rustication, architraves and pilasters. The lower and upper floors are separated from each other by an interfloor belt. The balconies are supported by brackets of a complex profile. The building is completed by a crowning cornice and four symmetrically located attics with porthole windows.

    The specialists of the capital repair fund (CRF) created an individual project for this object, which took into account the need to preserve the complex architectural decor and historical color of the building. The facade and roof were put in order.

    During the façade work, the craftsmen cleared the walls, repaired the plaster layer and expanded the seams. Then they applied anti-corrosion protection in the place of the balcony slabs, restored the brickwork and tidied up the decorative elements. Finally, the walls were painted in their historical color: the brick part in the shade of “red ant”, and the bay windows and decorative elements, including the pilasters, in white.

    In addition, the entrances and balconies were repaired. The ebbs were replaced, new drainpipes were hung and the facing covering of the base was changed. When repairing the roof, its wooden frame was restored and the roof covering was replaced. In the attic, the heat-insulating layer was also changed, restoring the temperature and humidity conditions, and the walking flooring was laid.

    House of 1902 on 1st Brestskaya Street

    Major repairs of buildings with pilasters will continue this year. Thus, it will affect a five-story residential building at 36 1st Brestskaya Street. It was built in 1902 according to an individual project in the neoclassical style. The facade is highlighted by pilasters. The windows are decorated with architraves and arched lintels. The building is completed with a crowning cornice.

    FKR specialists have developed a unique project for the restoration of this object. All the nuances of the old building have been taken into account, and high-quality and reliable domestic materials have been selected. The facade, roof, basement will be put in order here, and a number of engineering systems will be replaced.

    For the convenience of residents, the work will be carried out in stages. They will start with clearing the facade planes from accumulated dirt, then repair the plaster layer of the lower floor and architectural elements, restore damaged segments of the brickwork. Wet areas will be treated with a highly effective antiseptic. At the next stage, architectural elements made of brickwork will be updated.

    Finally, the prepared facades will be painted, and the areas covered with ceramic tiles will be treated with a water-repellent compound. The building will retain its historical colors: a light ivory shade and classic white.

    After the main works are completed, the slopes will be repaired, the ebbs and drainpipes will be replaced. A new entrance door will be installed in the entrance hall. During the roof repair, its wooden frame and roofing will be put in order. In the attic, the heat-insulating layer will be restored, the temperature and humidity conditions will be balanced. Inside the house, work will take place in the basement, where the cold water supply, central heating and drainage systems, as well as the electrical network, will be updated.

    The Moscow City Services Complex noted that the regional housing stock capital repairs program being implemented in the capital is in line with the goals and objectives of the national project “Infrastructure for life”.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: In June, 33 district family festivals were held as part of the Summer in Moscow project

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Family festivals “Faces”, “Our Yard – Good Neighbors” and “Experts of the Region” offer a rich program of events for city residents of different ages within the framework of the project “Summer in Moscow”. From June to August, they are organized by institutions subordinate to the capital Department of territorial executive authorities.

    “In June alone, 33 family festivals were held for city residents – in almost every district of the capital. They united more than nine thousand residents of the districts through creativity, sports, intellectual and sports games,” said

    Marina Prozorova, Deputy Head of the Department of Territorial Executive Authorities of Moscow.

    During the family festivals “Faces” at least 20 events are held simultaneously. City residents participate in creative and dance master classes, sports races, yoga and Pilates classes, as well as career guidance quests for schoolchildren and students.

    “Our Yard — Good Neighbors” combines intellectual games, sports relay races and thematic quizzes. And participants of the “Znatoki Rayon” festival study the sights and history of their district in a quiz format. In addition, Muscovites are invited to join sports and board games, do macrame, beadwork, paint wooden magnets, make compositions from dried flowers or figures from balloons.

    “It is especially pleasant to watch how courtyards and squares come to life: cozy concerts, master classes and sports activities are organized there. Creative classes for children are held on such sites. They are especially interested in participating in interactive activities, and it is convenient that they do not have to travel far for this,” noted Irina Malkina, a participant in the festival.

    Young people – activists of the Moscow Department of Territorial Executive Authorities – help the organizers of the institutions to carry out the events.

    In the next two weeks, family festivals will be held in: — Zamoskvorechye (July 3);

    – Ivanovo district, Lublin AndNagatino-Sadovniki (July 5);

    — Tverskoy district (July 6);

    — Novo-Peredelkino (July 8);

    – Krylatskoye (July 10 AndJuly 26);

    — Altufevsky district (July 12);

    — Golovinsky district (July 13);

    — Losinoostrovsky district (July 20);

    – Chertanovo Yuzhny (July 27).

    Project “Summer in Moscow”— the main event of the season. It brings together the most vibrant events of the capital. Every day, charity, cultural and sports events are held in all districts of the city, most of which are free. The Summer in Moscow project is being held for the second time, and this season will be more eventful: new, original and colorful events will be added to traditional festivals and events.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Film screenings, exhibitions and concerts await Muscovites on Family, Love and Fidelity Day

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    More than 50 cultural venues in Moscow have prepared a special program in honor of Family, Love, and Fidelity Day. From July 5 to 13, there will be performances, sports competitions, film screenings, creative workshops, and other activities. This was reported by Natalia Sergunina, Deputy Mayor of Moscow.

    “In total, there will be over 350 events for children and adults. Among them are quests and competitions, performances by musical and theatrical groups, excursions, a charity fair and literary evenings,” noted Natalia Sergunina.

    From concerts to a charity fair

    A varied program has been prepared at the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve. From July 5 to 8, there will be concerts, interactive meetings, master classes, film screenings, the exhibition “Family is the Soul of Russia” and much more.

    On July 5, the State Darwin Museum invites you to join games dedicated to families in the animal world and an educational walk along a blooming eco-trail. An open-mic concert will be held on the roof of the museum.

    On the same day, the Kuskovo estate will organize a workshop “Family Dialogue: How to Hear and Understand Each Other,” as well as a musical and poetic program that will include works by different authors and eras.

    On July 5 and 6, the N.E. Bauman Garden invites you to the festival “City of the Caring”. Everyone will be able to participate in master classes, take pictures in decorated photo zones and visit a charity fair.

    Literary quiz, fashion show and creative activities

    On July 8, Gogol’s House will host a virtual tour dedicated to the history of the ancient city of Murom. It is with this city that the lives of Peter and Fevronia are connected – the saints whose day of remembrance falls on this date.

    The Peresvet House of Culture will host a literary quiz. Participants will answer questions about the Rostov, Oblomov, and Larin dynasties and talk about the family values of the heroes of Russian classics.

    Free screenings will be held in Moskino cinemas. For example, you can watch the animated film “The Tale of Peter and Fevronia”.

    The branch of the Father Frost estate in the Mitino landscape park invites young Muscovites to robotics classes. The children will assemble and program their mechanical friend. And creative enthusiasts will take part in master classes on creating original crafts.

    The Cosmonautics Museum invites guests to drawing lessons called “ISS: My Space Family.” Everyone will be able to depict their relatives and friends as space tourists.

    A classical music concert will be held at the Alexander Solzhenitsyn House of Russian Abroad on July 10. Romances, ballads and other works by famous Russian and foreign composers will be performed.

    On July 12, Fili Park will offer lectures, beaded souvenirs, and aromatic sachets. The most exciting event will be a soap bubble show for young guests.

    On July 13, the Hermitage Garden will host folklore performances and a fashion show by contemporary designers who work with traditional national images. Anyone interested will be able to join master classes in clay modeling, floristry, and wood carving.

    You can find out the schedule of events and visiting conditions on the websites of the institutions.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Users of the “My ID” application will receive a discount on goods in the stores of the “Made in Moscow” project

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    City residents are offered to buy products of capital brands in the stores of the project “Made in Moscow” at a reduced price. A promo code for a 10 percent discount was posted in the application “My id”.

    The promotion runs from July 1 to August 31. You can buy ceramics, children’s toys, sports and casual clothing, accessories and jewelry, office supplies, books, bags and backpacks, sweets and other products from Moscow manufacturers at a discount. Thanks to the promotion, Moscow businesses have received an additional tool for promoting their products, and city residents have the opportunity to get acquainted with goods that are produced in Moscow. The full list of brands participating in the promotion is published on the project’s website “Made in Moscow”.

    “As part of the promotion, residents will be able to purchase handmade ceramics, children’s toys made from natural materials, sports and casual clothing, accessories and jewelry, stationery, books, bags and backpacks, sweets and other products from Moscow manufacturers at a discount. In total, more than 50 brands are participating in the promotion. The discount promo code is available in the My ID app. To find it, you need to log in to the app, then click on the button with the logo located at the bottom on the main screen. The section will display “Stories”, where the promo code will be indicated, which must be stated at the checkout when making a purchase,” the press service of the capital said.

    Department of Information Technology.

    The My ID mobile app was launched in July 2023. With its help, Muscovites can use digital versions of documents to receive various city services. For example, passport data, taxpayer identification number, insurance number, and compulsory medical insurance policy are stored here. Information can be viewed at any time or shared with trusted persons. Some documents, including a single library card and a Muscovite card, are presented as QR codes and barcodes to make receiving city services even easier.

    You can download the application in app stores or on the special project page atmos.ru portalTo use all services, simply log in using Mos ID (mos.ru account).

    “Made in Moscow” — a project to promote local brands, of which there are currently over seven thousand. The site features over 34 thousand products created in the capital. Entrepreneurs receive free support measures, including information, and participate in major city events. Products made in the capital are presented in five permanent brand stores.

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

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: SEZ Technopolis Moscow leads the ranking of Russian industrial parks and special economic zones

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    For the fifth year in a row, the special economic zone (SEZ) Technopolis Moscow has been a leader in the rating of Russian industrial parks and special economic zones according to the analytical center (AC) Expert. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry Maxim Liksutov.

    The rating is formed annually. The main feature of the new, ninth study was the analysis of the level of customer focus of industrial sites as one of the key business requests during the period of global economic transformation.

    “The Technopolis Moscow SEZ is one of the most effective and sought-after tools for supporting the capital’s high-tech business. The companies of the special economic zone regularly create cutting-edge developments that work for the benefit of the entire country. Thus, based on the results of 2024, the rating analysts highly appreciated the contribution of the Technopolis Moscow SEZ to the economy of the Russian Federation, placing it in first place for this indicator. In addition, the Moscow SEZ confirmed its high level of customer focus, receiving the maximum rating score in the Services block,” said Maxim Liksutov.

    In addition, the study assessed the economic efficiency of the activities of management companies of industrial parks and special economic zones. SEZ “Technopolis Moscow” showed one of the best values of average profitability.

    “The Technopolis Moscow SEZ is not only a high-tech industrial infrastructure, but also a space for the development of human and personnel potential. The rating experts noted that in terms of the number of jobs created, the capital’s SEZ is comparable to the employment of a small city. At the moment, more than 22 thousand highly paid jobs have been created in the Moscow SEZ. Educational, sports and leisure events are regularly held for employees and visitors of the special economic zone,” emphasized the Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Department of Investment and Industrial Policy

    Anatoly Garbuzov.

    As Gennady Degtyarev, General Director of the Technopolis Moscow special economic zone, noted, the capital’s SEZ pays special attention to creating a favorable business environment. For this purpose, new infrastructure is being built, transport accessibility is being improved, and a wide range of services is being provided – from a resident’s personal account to consulting and marketing services. According to him, these measures contribute to the comprehensive socio-economic development of the capital’s special economic zone.

    Sobyanin: Technopolis Moscow will become one of the largest industrial centers in Europe

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: A block with public and business infrastructure will be built in Teply Stan

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The right to implement a project for the integrated development of undeveloped land (IDU) with an area of 4.74 hectares in the Teply Stan district will be put up for auction. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction Vladimir Efimov.

    “The city will put up for auction the right to comprehensive development of an undeveloped area in the Teply Stan district in the southwest of the capital. The area of the site is 4.74 hectares. It is located next to the Moscow Ring Road, not far from the Tyutchevskaya metro station. The investor who will be determined based on the results of the auction will be able to build a multifunctional city block there with residential buildings, including for the implementation of the renovation program, and public and business infrastructure. Investments in the project are estimated at 26.62 billion rubles, and the annual budget effect is 419.19 million rubles. The implementation of the project will create about 900 jobs,” said Vladimir Efimov.

    Integrated development projects for undeveloped areas are implemented on sites owned by the city or in cases where state ownership of them is not delimited. Such sites must be free from the rights of third parties.

    “Within the framework of this project, it is planned to build housing with a total area of more than 105 thousand square meters, including for the implementation of the renovation program. In addition, the investor will build a multifunctional complex with an area of about 46 thousand square meters with a multi-level parking for 600 cars and retail space,” noted the Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital’s Department of Urban Development Policy

    Vladislav Ovchinsky.

    Earlier, the Mayor of Moscow signed a decree on reorganization of undeveloped territory in the Tyoply Stan area.

    According to the program of integrated development of territories, multifunctional city blocks are being created, where roads, comfortable housing and all necessary infrastructure are being designed on the site of former industrial zones and inefficiently used areas. Currently, 302 KRT projects with a total area of about 4.2 thousand hectares are at various stages of development and implementation in Moscow. This work is being carried out on on behalf of Sergei Sobyanin.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: From Idea to Exhibition: Moscow to Host Educational Course for Artists

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Agency for Creative Industries capital Department of Culture opens a free practice-oriented course for artists and students of specialized universities “Art. Practicum”. Anyone can join nine classes, where industry experts will teach students how to design a creative portfolio, submit applications to Russian and foreign exhibitions and fairs, and also correctly present the idea of their project.

    The lectures will be held both online and in person from July 8 to August 15 at the Moscow Workshops creative center. It opened in May of this year in the Sofia Meeting Place district center.

    Participants will learn how to turn creative ideas into compelling proposals and presentations for potential exhibition curators, organizations, and foundations. The lectures will cover how to correctly describe the concept of a work, justify the budget, present visual materials, and adapt the project to the requirements of the venues. Listeners will also learn about key strategies for building a professional reputation in the digital space, how to design a portfolio and a website with artists’ works. You can apply for participation at website Moscow creative industries agencies.

    “We decided to make this stream of the Art. Workshop course accessible to a wide audience: it will be interesting and useful for both beginning artists and those who have been in the art industry for a long time. The course gives participants not only the opportunity to acquire relevant knowledge and tools for promoting their work, but also a chance to become part of the artistic community, establish valuable professional contacts and receive feedback on their project from industry professionals,” said Gulnara Agamova, head of the Agency for Creative Industries.

    The partner of the course “Art. Practicum” is the Moscow School of Contemporary Art, which trains specialists for the local and global art scene – artists, curators, gallery owners, PR specialists in the field of culture, art managers. The technological partner will be the Russian digital platform Nethouse, whose experts will conduct a master class on creating portfolio websites.

    Course program

    On July 8, at a lecture by Zhanna Bobrakova (Moscow School of Contemporary Art), listeners will learn how to correctly identify the key theme of a project, explain its artistic significance and correlate it with the requirements of curators of potential exhibitions.

    On July 15, together with Alexey Mandych (Moscow School of Contemporary Art), participants will master methods of searching for relevant materials and sources for inspiration, as well as their integration into the concept of their project.

    On July 16, Vladimir Opredelenov (Deputy Director of the A.S. Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts and Head of the Department of IT in Culture at the National Research University Higher School of Economics) will reveal key strategies for forming and maintaining a professional reputation in the digital space.

    On July 22, Anastasia Khaustova (Spectate digital magazine) will teach listeners how to formulate the essence of a project in a short but expressive text for an application for participation in exhibitions.

    On July 24, under the guidance of Andrey Ermak (Nethouse), artists will learn about existing website trends, requirements for a modern portfolio website, and get acquainted with the stages of its creation using the Nethouse constructor as an example.

    On July 29, Mikhail Levin (Moscow School of Contemporary Art) will tell you how to find a visual solution, adapt an idea to a specific site, take into account important technical parameters, and will also introduce you to the basic principles of budgeting.

    On July 31, again with Andrey Yermak (Nethouse), participants will analyze the main mistakes in creating portfolio sites and key elements necessary for artists. In addition, they will study the mechanisms of promoting authors in the digital environment.

    On August 1, Lada Pozdeeva will talk about how artists can enter international markets in Asia. The lecture will share key directions and visual trends presented at the Art Basel Hong Kong and Art SG exhibitions.

    On August 15, residents and guests of the Moscow Workshops creative center will demonstrate practical and theoretical skills acquired during the course, and will also receive recommendations on how to refine their projects from industry experts.

    Thanks to the Agency for Creative Industries, favorable conditions are created in the capital for the development of representatives of various fields, such as cinema, fashion, design, contemporary art, video games, music and publishing. In addition, the Agency for Creative Industries promotes products on international markets and forms a positive image of the capital as an international center of creative industries.

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: Conference Holds Multistakeholder Round Table on Upholding Multilateral Trading System, Harnessing Potential of Science, Technology and Innovation

    Source: United Nations 4

    The Conference holds its fourth multi-stakeholder round table this morning on “Upholding the multilateral trading system, and harnessing the potential of science, technology and innovation”.

    Co-Chaired by Nadia Fettah, Minister for Economy and Finance of Morocco, and Melita Gabrič, Deputy Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Minister for Development of Slovenia, it will feature a special address by Pedro Sánchez, President of Spain. 

    Jorge Moreira da Silva, Executive Director of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), will moderate the discussion.

    Panelists will include:  Shane Reti, Minister for Science and Innovation, Minister for Pacific Peoples, Minister for Statistics and Universities of New Zealand; Karamoko Jean-Marie Traore, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinabè Abroad of Burkina Faso; Philip Gough, Secretary of Economic and Financial Affairs of Brazil; and Enrique Javier Ochoa Martinez, Under Secretary for Multilateral Affairs and Human Rights, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico.

    Representatives of the Customs Cooperation Council and a civil society organization will be the discussants.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Guirassy double as Dortmund down Monterrey to reach Club World Cup quarters

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

    Serhou Guirassy scored two first-half goals as Borussia Dortmund beat Monterrey 2-1 on Tuesday to reach the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals.

    German Berterame pulled one back early in the second half but the Mexican side failed to capitalize on several late chances.

    The result means Dortmund will face Real Madrid in New Jersey on Saturday for a place in the last four while Monterrey bows out.

    Borussia Dortmund’s Niklas Suele (R) vies with CF Monterrey’s Jesus Corona during the round of 16 match between Borussia Dortmund of Germany and CF Monterrey of Mexico at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, the United States, July 1, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

    Monterrey had the first scoring opportunity of the match when Colombian midfielder Nelson Deossa fired a speculative long-range effort straight at goalkeeper Gregor Kobel.

    But most of the early attacking was done by Dortmund, whose fluid passing was causing problems for Monterrey’s defense.

    Guirassy opened the Bundesliga club’s account in the 14th minute when he played a slick one-two with Karim Adeyemi before side-footing a low effort that beat Argentine goalkeeper Esteban Andrada at his near post.

    The goal spurred Monterrey into action. Jesus Corona almost put his side on level terms when he miscued his cross from the left flank and instead hit the woodwork. Moments later, Deossa aimed a 25-yard rocket straight at Kobel.

    But the Liga MX side was undone once more by the Adeyemi-Guirassy combination in the 24th minute as the Guinea international striker caressed a first-time shot past Andrada after Adeyemi’s layoff.

    Deossa again tried his luck from distance, forcing a sharp save from Kobel, but most of the chances were at the other end as Dortmund maintained the pressure.

    Guirassy continued to trouble Monterrey’s defense and squandered the chance for a first-half hat-trick when he slid Jobe Bellingham’s cross wide. He then saw another attempt blocked by Andrada.

    Monterrey returned from the halftime interval with fresh urgency, reducing the deficit in the 48th minute through Berterame, who nodded in from close range after Daniel Svensson’s defensive header deflected off Erick Aguirre and into the path of the Mexico international.

    The Rayados pushed forward in search of an equalizer and Jesus Corona drew a reflex save from Kobel after Sergio Canales’ deft through ball.

    Corona then fired over after dribbling into the box, and Oliver Torres forced another stop with a clever volley.

    Former Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos had a gilt-edged chance to equalize in the 91st-minute but headed inches wide from Aguirre’s cross. 

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: NRRP: payment request for eighth instalment, equal to EUR 12.8 billion, sent to European Commission

    Source: Government of Italy (English)

    The payment request for the eighth instalment of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), equal to EUR 12.8 billion, was sent to the European Commission today.

    The request was submitted following the NRRP steering committee meeting held on 24 June, which verified the achievement of the 40 required objectives (28 targets and 12 milestones), including reforms and investments that are strategic for Italy’s economic and social growth. With the payment request for the eighth instalment, Italy has consolidated its leading position in Europe in terms of implementation of its NRRP, which will enable it to exceed EUR 153 billion over the coming months, corresponding to approximately 79% of the Plan’s total resources. 

    The measures implemented as part of the eighth instalment include: digitalisation of the Guardia di Finanza [Italian Finance Police], with innovative IT systems to fight economic crime; more than 1,000 language and methodology courses for school teachers; the launch of projects to update school curricula in over 8,000 schools and guide students towards STEM skills; implementation of culture and tourism enhancement projects by supporting approximately 2,000 small and medium-sized enterprises; redevelopment of around 50 historical parks and gardens. Furthermore, 1,400 km of rail infrastructure have been equipped with the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS); an advanced and integrated monitoring and forecasting system has been created to identify hydrogeological risks in Italy’s southern regions; marine habitat protection and coastal observation work has been carried out; improvements to the energy efficiency of public housing have been planned; with regard to universities, 5,000 research projects of national interest have been funded, approximately 2,300 new researchers have been hired, more than 550 research grants have been allocated, and financing has been provided for research programmes and projects on rare and severely debilitating diseases. 

    In addition to these investments, there are also important reforms to boost the economic competitiveness of companies, including the reform to reduce payment delays by central and local government authorities, regional authorities, autonomous provinces and national health service bodies, and the reform to launch simplification and streamlining for business incentives.

    In line with the previous payment requests, the eighth instalment will be disbursed upon completion of the standard assessment process provided for by European procedures, the aim of which is to verify that all required milestones and targets have been met.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: President Meloni attends ceremony for display case dedicated to Paolo Borsellino

    Source: Government of Italy (English)

    30 Giugno 2025

    The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, delivered a speech at today’s ceremony at the Chamber of Deputies for the presentation of a display case dedicated to Paolo Borsellino.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New online appeals service launching for all local planning authorities

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

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    New online appeals service launching for all local planning authorities

    The Planning Inspectorate’s new digital appeals service is being rolled out nationally following successful pilot with five London boroughs.

    National rollout begins 

    We’re pleased to announce the national rollout of our new online appeals service following its successful pilot phase. This represents a significant milestone in our digital transformation programme. 

    The service has been thoroughly tested with five London boroughs (Barnet, Greenwich, Havering, Richmond upon Thames, and Bromley) who have been handling both householder appeals (fast-track cases) and section 78 (full planning) appeals through the system. 

    Phased rollout approach 

    We’re using a phased approach to roll out the service: 

    • Cohort 1: Two local planning authorities have recently joined the pilot – Gloucestershire County Council and Gosport Borough Council. 
    • Cohort 2: We will increase the number of authorities joining towards the end of July.
    • National rollout: All authorities in England will join the service by December 2025. We will be sharing more details after the summer. 

    Benefits for local planning authorities 

    The new service offers several important improvements: 

    • streamlined submission and management of appeals, making the process more efficient 
    • a user-friendly LPA dashboard for reviewing and monitoring cases, following GOV.UK design principles 
    • improved communication between all parties, reducing paper-based processes 
    • continuous improvement of the system based on user feedback  

    Show and tell for LPAs 

    Last week, we ran a ‘show and tell’ attended by around 800 people from over 230 local planning authorities to showcase the new service and outline the changes. Recording of the session is below: 

    Appeal a planning decision service Show and tell 

    We received a wealth of excellent questions during the session and, while we managed to answer some of them live, we weren’t able to address all of them in the time available. We’re currently working through these questions and will aim to provide comprehensive responses as soon as possible. 

    Thank you 

    We want to thank our pilot local planning authorities for their valuable feedback and collaboration, which has been crucial in refining the service. We’re also grateful to our project team, casework teams and inspectors for their hard work in developing this system. 

    Further information 

    To stay updated on developments, follow the Planning Inspectorate on LinkedIn or sign up for email alerts via our subscription form.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Council working with local accommodation providers to explore ways to support and manage effects tourism

    Source: City of Oxford

    Wednesday, 2 July 2025

    Oxford City Council is facilitating work with accommodation providers – including hotels and colleges – to explore how the city can better manage the effects of tourism while ensuring it remains a vibrant and popular place for residents and visitors.  

    Following an initial feasibility study and an independent report from The Mosaic Partnership in 2024, the Council now plans to appoint a consultant to help set up two task groups to explore the different options for the sector.  

    Supporting the next stage of this work could help identify projects and potential funding streams, including whether an Accommodation Business Improvement District (ABID) is appropriate and supported.  

    An ABID is not a tourist tax. Unlike models used in other countries, an ABID is a business-led initiative where accommodation providers decide whether to establish it and how the funds are spent. The levy is collected under Business Improvement District legislation, and funds would be controlled by the ABID board, not Oxford City Council or any other statutory or government body. 

    Initial research suggests that an ABID could unlock up to £10 million for additional projects, depending on criteria set by the task groups. 

    The Council will facilitate the next stage of the project with funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), however it will have no say in whether any option is pursued, the final decision or how any money could be spent. 

    Comment  

    “Oxford’s accommodation sector plays a vital role in our city’s economy. Supporting the next stage of this project will give them the opportunity to shape projects and funding streams that work for them. 

    “This is a business-led initiative, and ultimately it will be up to accommodation providers whether to move forward or not, but it has the potential to unlock a lot of money to support them and make improvements that will benefit everyone.” 

    Councillor Alex Hollingsworth, Cabinet Member for Planning and Culture  

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  • MIL-OSI Video: ECB Forum on Central Banking 2025 – Day 2

    Source: European Central Bank (video statements)

    The ECB Forum on Central Banking – the Sintra Forum – is an annual event organised by the European Central Bank and is held in Sintra, Portugal.

    It brings together central bank governors, academics, financial market representatives, journalists and others to exchange views on current policy issues and discuss the Forum’s key topic from a longer-term perspective.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement on the Human Rights Situation in the Central African Republic

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    World news story

    UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement on the Human Rights Situation in the Central African Republic

    UK Statement for the High-level Dialogue on the Human Rights Situation in the Central African Republic. This statement was delivered on 1 April 2025 during the 58th session of the HRC in Geneva.

    Thank you, Mr President.

    We welcome the Central African Republic’s continued cooperation with the Independent Expert. We also welcome recent steps that the country has taken to strengthen its human rights framework, including strengthened judicial independence, the adoption of legislation to protect human rights defenders, and progress on reforming the criminal code.

    However, we remain alarmed at the increasing atrocities committed by Wagner group-trained militias, a key driver of the 26% increase of victims of human rights incidents recorded in the Secretary General‘s latest report. We urge the Central African Republic to investigate these reports and incorporate these militias into the formal disarmament, demobilisation, and reintegration programme to prevent a resurgence in insecurity.

    Mr President, as we stated in the Security Council in February, proxies directed by the Russian state plan to interfere with the country’s elections. We encourage authorities to address these malign threats and ensure elections are free, fair, and inclusive.

    Mr. Agbetse, implementing the provisions of the 2019 political agreement is the only way to promote sustainable peace. How can the Central African Republic expand state authority while ensuring the inclusion of the signatories of the political agreement?

    Thank you.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New river legacy project in York

    Source: City of York

    Published Tuesday, 1 July 2025

    Ousewem has launched a new flagship initiative in York, designed to reconnect residents with their rivers and neighbourhoods, whilst inspiring action on flood resilience and climate change.

    Building on the success of Natural Flood Management (NFM) projects across the Swale, Ure, Nidd and Upper Ouse catchments, this new riverside route will tell the story of how communities, landscapes and local leadership are coming together to shape a more climate-resilient future.

    The project, will be co-designed with residents, schools and stakeholders, is being delivered in partnership with Innovate Educate – a creative consultancy known for embedding research, participation and place-based learning into every stage of their work.

    Councillor Jenny Kent, Executive Member for Environment and Climate Emergency at City of York Council, added:

    This project shows our commitment to working with York communities in visible and lasting ways.

    “By telling the story of our rivers and the actions being taken to reduce flooding, we are helping people understand the value of nature-based solutions – not just in the countryside but here in the heart of the city.”

    Karen Merrifield, Director of Innovate Educate, said:

    We believe creativity is a core part of climate resilience -not an afterthought.

    “This project is about more than signage or information, it is about co-creating something that belongs to York’s communities. From schoolchildren to heritage professionals, everyone has a part to play in imagining a future shaped by care, connection and the river itself.”

    The route will feature creative elements and educational resources, helping residents and visitors of all ages explore how nature-based solutions, land use and local action are shaping a safer, greener future for York. It will also act as a platform for partnerships that connect climate resilience with the region’s rich cultural assets – from libraries and archives to heritage schools and local artists.

    Opportunities for sponsorship may also be explored, supporting further investment in climate resilience and nature recovery across York and North Yorkshire. Just as rivers connect places upstream and downstream, this project links people across the catchment – from rural landowners to city residents – in a shared effort to live better with water.

    Early engagement will begin this summer, with schools, community groups and partners invited to shape how the story of York’s rivers is shared.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Vilo the puppy rescued from tenement destroyed in fire

    Source: Scotland – City of Perth

    The puppy called Vilo, which means “to live” or “to thrive and flourish” in Slovakian, was feared killed in the Scott Street fire which occurred in the early hours of Saturday 14 June.

    However, the chihuahua was later spotted in the window of the building by nearby residents. Perth and Kinross Council reached out to charity Missing Pets Perth and Kinross for advice.

    Once restrictions over the site of the fire were removed the charity’s volunteers flew a drone over the tenement and used thermal imaging to pinpoint its location.

    They then provided traps for demolition workers to put out each night containing food and water. Cameras inside showed Vilo taking enough to survive – but not venturing far enough inside to set the traps off.

    It was only when clothes belonging to her owners were placed in the crates that the rescue team were able to bring Vilo back down to ground level on Friday, 27 June, almost two weeks after the fire.

    Katie McCandless from the charity said: “This is a little bit of hope in some dark times.

    “Perth and Kinross Council contacted us for some help and advice about what the best thing to do was. I’ve been running this charity for 14 years but this is the first type of case like this I’ve ever been involved in.

    “We knew it was a delicate situation and had to be handled sensitively, a lot of residents have lost everything.”

    Following Vilo’s rescue, she was taken to a vet for a check over and, remarkably, is suffering no ill effects.

    It also emerged Vilo had also managed to make herself a bed in a wardrobe, where she escaped the noise and disruption of the demolition work going on around her during the day.

    Katie said: “She does not have a single mark on her and her paw pads are completely fine. She smells a bit of smoke but had minimal smoke inhalation. She really is a miracle dog”

    The dog belongs to the Ridaj family, who stayed in the top-floor of the tenement. Dad Maros said:  “We are very happy that the dog is safe and has been returned to us.”

    Councillor Eric Drysdale, deputy leader of Perth and Kinross Council and ward member for Perth City Centre, said: “This really is a remarkable story.

    “I would like to thank everyone who helped return Vilo to her family safely -, the neighbouring family who reported seeing her, Missing Pets Perth and Kinross, Council staff who supported the rescue and, of course, the team from Reigart Contracts who assisted while carrying out dangerous and urgent demolition work.

    “We know there are people still grieving after the fire because of the loss of loved ones, the loss of their homes and the impact on businesses nearby.

    “But this amazing rescues is emblematic of the kindness people have shown in the wake of the tragedy – and the extra mile people have been willing to go to help others affected by this awful situation.”

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The project of students of SPbGASU was recognized as the best in the student nomination at the competition “Center of Historical Memory in the Village of Zaitsevo”

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering – Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering – From left to right: Yulia Yankovskaya, Kristina Zaika, Ekaterina Zlotnikova, Valeria Dmitrieva and Elizaveta Doroshenko

    The project “Center of Historical Memory in the Village of Zaitsevo” by second-year students of the Department of Urban Development of SPbGASU was recognized as the best among student works submitted to the competition “Concept of Spatial Development of Municipalities of the Leningrad Region” in the nomination “Concept of Spatial Development of the Public Exhibition Center “Center of Historical Memory”. It was developed by Ekaterina Zlotnikova, Kristina Zaika, Elizaveta Doroshenko and Valeria Dmitrieva under the supervision of the head of the Department of Urban Development Yulia Yankovskaya for the territory of the Memorial Complex to the Civilians of the Soviet Union Who Died During the Great Patriotic War and the improvement of the territory in the village of Zaitsevo in the Gatchina Municipal District of the Leningrad Region.

    “Participation and especially victory in such professional competitions are very important both in professional development and in patriotic education of students. The students studied historical materials related to this place with great interest and attention, analyzed domestic and foreign experience in designing memorial complexes, gave an original compositional and figurative interpretation of the museum object and proposed a concept for the improvement of the territory,” noted Yulia Yankovskaya.

    According to her, the project is interesting for a number of ideas. Thus, a new landscaping solution has been given on the territory of the complex with the placement of a number of thematic areas focused on tactile, sound, color and light presentation of the events of the Great Patriotic War. The historical memory center itself is designed in modern dynamic forms, the “memory ribbon” covers the volume of the building from all sides.

    In accordance with the task, the functional filling includes a universal auditorium, a memorial and exhibition space, and a cultural and educational space with a small conference hall. The composition of the object is built on triangular shapes in plan, symbolizing fragments, the breakdown of people’s lives. In contrast to them, the “memory tape” connects the disparate volumes and fills them with a new peaceful life. Two atrium spaces adjoin the central part of the building with an entrance group, a foyer, and a hall on both sides: on the right – with an exhibition of objects related to military themes, on the left – a green space related to peaceful life. The interior of the building uses the works of monumental artists, students of the I. E. Repin Academy of Arts Ekaterina Okisheva and Xu Zhoke.

    “I would like to emphasize that this complex and multifaceted project with the development of a concept for the improvement, landscaping of the complex, a number of pavilions and thematic areas, as well as a rather complex public exhibition center, was completed by second-year students (of course, under the guidance of their teacher). Success speaks of both their good professional training and creative activity. The inspiration for this work was Ekaterina Zlotnikova. Last year, she took third place in the “Environment” nomination of the international competition “Form-Illusion”. I am glad that with her desire to actively participate in competitions and exhibitions, she encourages other students to be creative. Both the department and I, as the head of the workshop, do our utmost to reveal the creative potential of students and support their desire to develop their professional skills in creative professional competitions, not limited to student ones,” said Yulia Yankovskaya.

    The concept of the Center of Historical Memory “History Tape”

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: “Active citizens” are invited to test their knowledge of the “Summer in Moscow” project

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Project “Active Citizen” and the capital Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development invite citizens to join quiz, dedicated to the bright objects of the project “Summer in Moscow”.

    This season, the city streets were decorated not only fresh flowers, but also unique art pavilions project “Made in Moscow”. Residents and visitors of the city can visit 12 points and “Green Market” on Bolotnaya Square, where products from Moscow brands are presented. For example, fashionable clothes, cosmetics, desserts from Moscow confectioners, pet products and much more. In addition, you can try ice cream with an exclusive flavor created for the summer season in Moscow.

    The Made in Moscow project summed up the first days of work of art pavilions and the Green Market

    There are eight questions in the quiz. Each question has five possible answers, only one of which is correct. Thus, “active citizens” will need to remember what famous samovar the object on Arbat is made in. Voters will also learn what is taught at master classes in the Raketa art pavilion on Rozhdestvenka Street. And also – what is the name of the art pavilion with Moscow cosmetics and the space where they sell ice cream and soft drinks.

    For correct answers, participants are awarded points in the city loyalty program “A Million Prizes”. They can be used to receive goods and services from partner organizations of the program, discounts in cafes and restaurants, as well as to top up the Troika transport card and parking account in the Parking of Russia application. In addition, points can be donated to charity.

    “Made in Moscow” — a project to promote local brands. There are already more than seven thousand of them, and the site contains over 34 thousand products created in the capital. Entrepreneurs receive free support measures, including information, and the opportunity to participate in major city events.

    Project “Summer in Moscow” — the main event of the season. It unites the most vibrant events of the capital. Every day in all districts of the city there are charity, cultural and sports programs, most of which are free. The Summer in Moscow project is being held for the second time, and the new season will be more eventful: new, original and colorful festivals and events will be added to the traditional ones.

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

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

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Belgium and China vow to deepen ties and strengthen mutual trust

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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

    BRUSSELS, July 2 (Xinhua) — Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, here on Tuesday, vowing to deepen exchanges and strengthen mutual trust with China.

    B. De Wever noted that Belgium and China have a long history of exchanges, and Belgium plays an important role in cooperation between Europe and China.

    Recalling his many visits to China, De Wever said he was deeply impressed by China’s development achievements. Despite differences in views, he stressed the importance of expanding exchanges and strengthening mutual trust in the current complex geopolitical environment.

    Moreover, he reaffirmed Belgium’s commitment to multilateralism and to promoting the autonomy of Europe, expressing hope that the upcoming meeting of EU and Chinese leaders would bring positive results.

    B. De Wever also stressed that Belgium firmly adheres to the one-China policy and this position will not change.

    Wang Yi stressed Belgium’s unique role in the European integration process and China-EU relations as a founding member of the EU and the host country of the EU.

    Wang Yi said China appreciates the rational and pragmatic China policy pursued by the new Belgian government and is willing to cooperate with it to further strengthen the traditional friendship and comprehensive partnership.

    According to the Chinese diplomat, China remains committed to high-quality development and high-level opening-up, welcomes more Belgian enterprises in China, and hopes that Belgium will also provide Chinese companies investing in Belgium with a fair, safe and predictable business environment.

    Wang Yi also noted that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the EU, which is of great significance for the connection between the past and the future. He added that the half-century of interaction between China and the EU has fully demonstrated that the two sides can achieve mutual respect and win-win cooperation.

    In the complex and unstable international environment, China and the EU, as the two major powers, markets and civilizations in the world, should uphold the position of partners and the core idea of win-win cooperation, strengthen ties, deepen understanding and consolidate mutual trust, so as to jointly safeguard multilateralism and the free trade system. Together, they should serve as an “anchor of stability” in the world and act as reliable and strong partners that support and empower each other, Wang said.

    The parties also exchanged views on issues, including Ukraine. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: US to deport nearly 4,000 illegal migrants from Ecuador in first half of 2025

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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

    QUITO, July 2 (Xinhua) — The United States has deported 3,977 illegal Ecuadorian migrants in the first half of 2025, the Ecuadorian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.

    That number includes 38 Ecuadorians who arrived in the coastal city of Guayaquil on Monday on a U.S. Air Force plane. The U.S. Embassy said on its social media account that it was enforcing the country’s immigration laws and deporting illegal migrants.

    According to the agency, by June 30, 3,939 Ecuadorians had been deported from the United States on 46 flights, not counting the latest arrivals.

    The Ecuadorian government offers repatriates a monthly stipend of US$470 for the first three months of their return. Additional support measures include vocational training, educational opportunities and scholarship programs. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Pakistan to expand Gwadar port to facilitate maritime trade, regional connectivity

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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

    ISLAMABAD, July 2 (Xinhua) — Pakistan’s Ministry of Maritime Affairs on Tuesday announced a comprehensive plan to expand operations at Gwadar Port by establishing new shipping lines and introducing ferry services to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, the ministry said in a statement.

    Chairing the meeting, Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said the initiative was part of a larger strategy to strengthen regional connectivity, expand Pakistan’s maritime trade and make Gwadar a major transhipment and logistics hub in the Arabian Sea.

    The minister added that the expansion would facilitate growing trade with Central Asia and the Middle East, while positioning Gwadar as a central hub in regional supply chains.

    As part of this initiative, the Ministry also plans to launch ferry services from Gwadar to the GCC countries to provide affordable and direct sea transportation for passengers and cargo.

    Located in the southwestern province of Balochistan, the port is a key component of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

    Launched in 2013, the flagship project of China’s Belt and Road Initiative links the port of Gwadar with Kashgar in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Beijing’s largest airport expects passenger traffic to rise in summer months

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

    BEIJING, July 2 (Xinhua) — Beijing Daxing International Airport, the largest airport in the Chinese capital, expects passenger traffic to rise to over 9.52 million in July and August, the peak summer holiday period.

    From July 1 to August 31, Daxing Airport is expected to handle 60,400 flights, receiving and sending 9.52 million passenger times, up 4.18 percent and 4.41 percent, respectively, compared to a year earlier. The peak of traffic is expected on August 5, when up to 1,031 flights will pass through the airport, and the passenger flow will amount to 170,500 passenger times.

    The surge is driven by a mix of students, tourists and relatives visiting, with destinations such as the relatively cooler cities in China’s northeast and southwest, Southeast Asian countries and some European cities including London, Moscow and Amsterdam becoming particularly popular.

    The simplified visa procedures are helping to boost cross-border tourism. In July and August, the peak summer holiday season, the Daxing Airport checkpoint is expected to handle an average of 100 international flights per day, with an inbound and outbound passenger flow of 17,000 people. Since the beginning of this year, the airport’s total inbound and outbound passenger flow has exceeded 2.7 million people. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI: Bitwise Lists NEAR Staking ETP on Xetra, Broadening Suite of Index-Based Staking Strategies

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • Bitwise NEAR Staking ETP is the latest addition to Bitwise’s European index-linked staking ETP suite — aiming to offer investors efficient, regulated exposure to NEAR, the Blockchain for AI.
    • NEAR Protocol: A high-performance, energy-efficient, layer-11blockchain built for the AI era—powering cross-chain interoperability and AI-native applications through fast, user-friendly infrastructure.
    • Staking: The Bitwise NEAR Staking ETP will seek to stake the NEAR tokens held by the product, with the objective of generating additional returns of approximately 5.5% net of fees and TER, while providing investors with daily liquidity on the stock exchange.

    02 July 2025. Frankfurt: Bitwise today announced the launch of the Bitwise NEAR Staking ETP (Ticker NEAR; ISIN DE000A4A5GV2) on Deutsche Börse Xetra. NEAR Protocol is a blockchain platform known for its approach to scalability, low-cost performance, and a user-first vision of decentralization – powering 45M+ monthly active users and 8M daily transactions2.

    The Bitwise NEAR Staking ETP is designed for both institutional and retail investors who are familiar with digital assets and seeking to diversify their portfolios. The launch marks another milestone in a series of product innovations designed to broaden investment access to the crypto market, provide high-quality investment solutions and timely market insights, and promote transparency and accountability in what is shaping up to be a landmark year for the crypto industry.

    The ETP is fully backed and issued in Germany, designed with the objective to deliver efficient staking returns, low total cost of ownership, and superior performance compared to other NEAR staking ETP solutions currently on the market. Staking yields accumulate daily in the ETP seeking to enhance performance. Using a robust and transparent benchmark, the CF NEAR Staked Return Index, investors can accurately track the performance of the ETP after costs and fees compared to the market standard NEAR staking return.

    The Biwise NEAR Staking ETP is the fourth to be launched as part of Bitwise’s European Total Return product suite including the Bitwise Ethereum Staking ETP (Ticker: ET32 | ISIN DE000A3G90G9), which recently surpassed €200 million in assets under management.

    Bradley Duke, Head of Europe at Bitwise, said: “We are so pleased to launch this new ETP in partnership with NEAR. There is a lot of noise in the world of crypto and we are excited to partner with a genuine innovator in both blockchain and AI. The Bitwise NEAR Staking ETP gives investors exposure to price movements in the NEAR token as well as compounded return from staking rewards all with Bitwise’s best-in-class ETP structure.”

    Illia  Polosukhin, Co-Founder NEAR Foundation: “NEAR was built to power a new kind of internet—one where AI serves people, not platforms. This ETP brings that vision closer to investors worldwide. By making NEAR more accessible through Bitwise’s trusted products, we’re accelerating mainstream adoption of user-owned AI infrastructure.”

    NEAR Protocol – a layer-1 blockchain designed for usability and scalability

    NEAR Protocol is a blockchain platform designed to make advanced technologies like artificial intelligence more accessible and useful. Launched in 2020, NEAR addresses common challenges in blockchain—like slow speeds and high costs—by using a technology called sharding to process many transactions at once.

    What sets NEAR apart is its focus on real-world usability: it lets people access apps and services with usernames—similar to email addresses—rather than traditional Web3 wallet codes. It also operates across different blockchains, aiming to simplify the transfer of assets and data between platforms. NEAR is already being used to power AI tools, digital wallets, and applications that give users greater control over their data and digital identity. Its architecture is particularly well-suited for AI, providing the speed, scalability, and data privacy required to support AI-powered applications and autonomous agents.

    In Q2 2025, NEAR ranked #2 among the most-used blockchain platforms in terms of monthly active users, just after Solana3. This growth is driven in part by NEAR’s chain abstraction technology, which makes it easier for people to use apps across different blockchains without needing multiple wallets or tokens. With chain signatures, users can access and control accounts on other blockchains directly through their NEAR account, making cross-chain activity simple and intuitive.

    Developers also benefit from NEAR’s infrastructure. Its customizable smart contracts support multichain financial applications using secure cryptographic tools—without the need for bridges or wrapped tokens, which can introduce risk and complexity.

    Staking NEAR

    Staking is a way to generate income for crypto asset owners, and is a key feature for NEAR. On the NEAR Protocol, staking allows token holders to help validate transactions on the network, contributing to its security and reliability. In return, they earn additional tokens – so called staking rewards—similar to how dividends work in traditional equities.

    For investors, the Bitwise NEAR Staking ETP may offer a streamlined way to gain exposure to staking rewards without managing the technical aspects of staking or token custody directly. While direct NEAR holders can stake through wallets or validators, the ETP offers distinct benefits—particularly daily liquidity, as it is traded on regulated stock exchanges and involves no lock-up periods or manual delegation. Additionally, the underlying NEAR tokens are held in secure cold storage by a professional institutional custodian, which offers an added layer of asset protection.

    Key Product Details

    ETP Name Bitwise NEAR Staking ETP
    Primary Ticker NEAR
    ISIN / WKN DE000A4A5GV2 / A4A5GV
    Index Benchmark CF NEAR Staked Return Index
    Expected NET Staking Reward 5.5%*
    TER 0.85% p.a.

    *The Net Staking Reward reflects the staking return after all fees (Staking Service Fee and TER) have been deducted, on a per-ETP unit basis. This figure represents the return the ETP is expected to deliver, expressed in annualised, non-compounded % terms. Note: The rate is subject to change based on network and market dynamics. The Net Staking Rewards are accumulated daily within the ETP, seeking to enhance performance. This mechanism increases the cryptocurrency entitlement per ETP unit at the end of each trading day, meaning that the amount of NEAR backing each ETP share adjusts upward over time. You can view the current entitlement per ETP unit in the Cryptocurrency Entitlement Table available on the product page at www.bitwiseinvestments.eu/products.

    – Ends –

    About NEAR Foundation

    NEAR Protocol is the blockchain for AI. A high-performance, AI-native platform built to power the next generation of decentralized applications and intelligent agents. It provides the infrastructure AI needs to transact, operate, and interact across Web2 and Web3. NEAR combines three core elements: User-Owned AI, which ensures agents act in users’ best interests; Intents and Chain Abstraction, which eliminate blockchain complexity for seamless, goal-driven transactions across chains; and a sharded blockchain architecture that delivers the scalability, speed, and low-cost execution needed for real-world AI and Web3 use. This integrated stack makes NEAR the foundation for building secure, user-owned, AI-native applications at internet scale.

    About Bitwise

    Bitwise is one of the world’s leading crypto specialist asset managers. Thousands of financial advisors, family offices, and institutional investors across the globe have partnered with us to understand and access the opportunities in crypto. Since 2017, Bitwise has established a track record of excellence, managing a broad suite of index and active solutions across ETPs, separately managed accounts, private funds, and hedge fund strategies – spanning both the U.S. and Europe.

    In Europe, for the past five years Bitwise (formerly ETC Group) has developed an extensive and innovative suite of crypto ETPs, including Europe’s most traded bitcoin ETP, or the first diversified Crypto Basket ETP replicating an MSCI digital assets index.

    This family of crypto ETPs is domiciled in Germany and issued under a base prospectus approved by BaFin. We exclusively partner with reputable entities from the traditional financial industry, ensuring that 100% of the assets are securely stored offline (cold storage) through regulated custodians.

    Our European products comprise a collection of carefully designed financial instruments that seamlessly integrate into any professional portfolio, providing comprehensive exposure to crypto as an asset class. Access is straightforward via major European stock exchanges, with primary listings on Xetra, the most liquid exchange for ETF trading in Europe. Retail investors benefit from easy access through numerous DIY/online brokers, coupled with our robust and secure physical ETP structure, which includes a redemption feature. For more information, visit http://www.bitwiseinvestments.eu

    Media contacts:

    JEA Associates
    John McLeod
    00 44 7886 920436
    john@jeaassociates.com

    Important information  
    This press release does not constitute investment advice, opinions are those of Bitwise and do not constitute an offer or solicitation to buy financial products. This press release is issued by Bitwise Europe GmbH (“BEU”), a limited company domiciled in Germany, for information only and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. BEU gives no explicit or implicit assurance or guarantee regarding the fairness, accuracy, completeness, or correctness of this article or the opinions contained therein. It is advised not to rely on the fairness, accuracy, completeness, or correctness of this article or the opinions contained therein. Please note that this article is neither investment advice nor an offer or solicitation to acquire financial products or cryptocurrencies.  
      
    Before investing in crypto Exchange Traded Products (“ETPs”), potential investors should consider the following:  
    Potential investors should seek independent advice and consider relevant information contained in the base prospectus and the final terms for the ETPs, especially the risk factors. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against a loss. ETPs issued by BEU are suitable only for persons experienced in investing in cryptocurrencies and risks of investing can be found in the prospectus and final terms available on www.bitwiseinvestments.com./eu. The invested capital is at risk, and losses up to the amount invested are possible. ETPs backed by cryptocurrencies are highly volatile assets and performance is unpredictable. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The market price of ETPs will vary and they do not offer a fixed income or match precisely the performance of the underlying cryptocurrency.  Investing in ETPs involves numerous risks including general market risks relating to underlying, adverse price movements, currency, liquidity, operational, legal and regulatory risks. 

    1 Source: NEAR Foundation
    2 Source: Bitwise Europe Research; NEAR Foundation
    3 Source: Artemis, Bitwise Europe; https://app.artemisanalytics.com/chains

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Cases of unauthorised deposit-taking from the public on the rise in the Czech Republic, CNB to tighten sanctions

    Source: Czech National Bank

    Only banks or entities with the relevant authorisation are permitted to take deposits from the public in the Czech Republic. However, the Czech National Bank (CNB) is currently recording an increase in cases where other entities are doing so without authorisation. This constitutes very serious unlawful conduct, for which the CNB has already imposed fines amounting to tens of millions of Czech korunas this year. In an effort to protect the public’s money, the central bank is to further tighten its sanctioning policy in this area.

    Obtaining money from the public is subject to strict regulation in the financial market, primarily in order to protect clients and their funds. An important element of this protection is deposit insurance, which in the Czech Republic is provided by the Deposit Insurance Fund and is mandatory for all banks and credit unions.

    However, there is a growing number of cases where entities without due authorisation are unlawfully taking deposits from the public. This very often happens on the basis of loan agreements concluded with members of the public, which these entities use to circumvent the rules. Funds collected in this manner are not covered by deposit insurance or by the well-developed system of financial market supervision in the Czech Republic, and the activity of collecting such funds is not subject to strict legal regulation.

    The CNB is therefore warning the public against cooperating with illegal providers of such financial services. If an individual entrusts their money to an unauthorised entity, they face a serious risk of losing all their funds.

    To protect depositors’ funds, the Act on Banks deems the unauthorised taking of deposits from the public to be very serious unlawful conduct. This is reflected in the sanctions the CNB may impose for violations of the law.

    The CNB has so far imposed fines ranging from a few million to tens of millions of korunas as punishment for this unlawful conduct. In 2025, for example, it imposed fines of CZK 12 million and CZK 15 million.

    Given the increasing frequency of such activity, it is evident that the fines imposed so far have not sufficiently fulfilled one of the primary functions of administrative penalties – general prevention. For this reason, the CNB will continue to tighten its sanctioning policy in this area.

    Jakub Holas
    Director, CNB Communications Division

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Discusses Developments in Joint Relations with United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Secretary-General and Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) Director


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    H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, met with Ms. Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), and Professor Sabina Alkire, Director of the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI).

    This was part of her ongoing participation in the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, held in Spain from June 29 to July 3, 2025, as a member of the Egyptian delegation headed by H.E. Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, on behalf of H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic of Egypt.

    H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat discussed with the UNCTAD’s Secretary-General the joint relations between Egypt and UNCTAD, reviewing ways to elevate cooperation in the fields of economic development and investment.

    H.E. Dr. Al-Mashat expressed appreciation for the joint efforts with UNCTAD in issuing the Global Investment Report 2024, which monitors the most prominent trends in foreign direct investment worldwide. She highlighted the importance of this report in shedding light on Egypt’s position among the most attractive countries for investments, in light of the economic reforms implemented by the Egyptian government.

    The meeting also touched on the joint relations between Egypt and UNCTAD, underscoring the significance of cooperation in economic development and promoting foreign investments, in addition to utilizing the organization’s tools to measure the impact of development policies and enhance trade and investment strategies.

    In another context, Dr. Rania Al-Mashat met with Professor Sabina Alkire, Director of the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI), an economist and professor in the Department of International Development at Oxford University, to discuss endeavors to promote investment in human capital.

    The two sides reviewed human development efforts and increasing investment in human capital to improve living standards and foster inclusive and sustainable economic development.

    The meeting also highlighted the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index, reaffirming that it represents an annual international measure of acute multidimensional poverty, covering over 100 developing countries. This index is a key tool for measuring the severity of poverty through 7 main dimensions: education, health, basic services, employment, social protection, and food security.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation – Egypt.

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  • Wimbledon: Sinner remains ice cool as Gauff, Pegula and Zverev join bonfire of seeds

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    World number one Jannik Sinner stayed ice cool to move serenely into the Wimbledon second round but it was a second successive day of upsets at a sizzling All England Club as a succession of seeded players crashed and burned on Tuesday.

    American second seed Coco Gauff, chasing a French Open-Wimbledon double after her Paris triumph, was the day’s most surprising casualty, losing 7-6(3) 6-1 to Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska as the sun set on a sultry day.

    Gauff’s compatriot Taylor Fritz, the world number five, survived a five-set firefight by the skin of his teeth against big-serving Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.

    But the same could not be said of 13 of the men’s seeds who fell at the first hurdle – a Wimbledon record since 32 seeds were introduced in 2001.

    Nine seeds also perished in the women’s first round while the eight top-10 seeds to go out across both singles draws amounted to the highest at a Grand Slam in the professional era.

    Germany’s Alexander Zverev was the most notable men’s casualty, the third seed losing 7-6(3) 6-7(8) 6-3 6-7(5) 6-4 to France’s Arthur Rinderknech in a marathon duel that began on Monday and was locked at one set apiece overnight.

    “I’m not sure he’s ever played a match like that in his life,” said Zverev, who is still chasing a first Grand Slam title after 38 attempts.

    Italian Lorenzo Musetti, seeded seventh, was bundled out on Court Two by Nikoloz Basilashvili – the same court where earlier American women’s third seed Jessica Pegula was sent packing 6-2 6-3 by Italian Elisabetta Cocciaretto.

    A red-hot Sinner never looked like joining the exodus as he beat fellow Italian and close friend Luca Nardi 6-4 6-3 6-0 in a victorious return to the Grand Slam stage after his epic French Open final defeat by Carlos Alcaraz last month.

    “I tried to put the friendship away for a couple of hours,” Sinner, who conceded only four points when he landed his first serve, told reporters.

    Novak Djokovic closed out the day’s action on the main showcourt by getting past Frenchman Alexandre Muller 6-1 6-7(7) 6-2 6-2 despite being hampered by a stomach bug midway through his match. He will face Briton Dan Evans next.

    After seven British players won singles matches on Monday – a professional era record at Wimbledon – home fans had more to cheer on Tuesday as fourth seed Jack Draper, his nation’s big hope, avoided any dramas by easing past Argentina’s Sebastian Baez who retired hurt trailing 6-2 6-2 2-1.

    In total, 10 British players have reached round two.

    KREJCIKOVA TESTED

    Women’s defending champion Barbora Krejcikova was tested by promising 20-year-old Filipina Alexandra Eala but after a slow start she found her form to win 3-6 6-2 6-1 on her return to Centre Court after last year’s surprise triumph.

    “I mean, what the hell (kind of tennis) she played in the first set?” said Krejcikova, praising her opponent.

    “She was smashing the ball and cleaning the lines, so wow, wow. She’s going to be really good in a couple of years.”

    Five-times Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek, seeded eight, has yet to conquer Wimbledon but showed positive signs when she beat Polina Kudermetova 7-5 6-1 while Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva advanced after a 6-3 6-3 victory over Mayar Sherif.

    Both might have expected Gauff to be a major obstacle but the world number two subsided against Yastremska.

    “I feel like mentally I was a little bit overwhelmed with everything that came afterwards,” Gauff said about the spell following her Paris triumph last month.

    “I didn’t feel I had enough time to celebrate and also get back into it.”

    The women’s draw is now without three of its top five seeds after number five Zheng Qinwen of China, the Olympic champion, suffered a third successive Wimbledon first-round defeat, beaten 7-5 4-6 6-1 by Czech doubles specialist Katerina Siniakova.

    “I believe if I get through the first match, I will start to play better and better (on grass),” Zheng said. “The problem is the first match for me is complicated.”

    Many will lament the exit of Wimbledon dark horse Alexander Bublik, seeded 28th. The Kazakh showman is guaranteed entertainment with his array of trick shots but he was unable to avoid the exit door, as he was dragged into battle by Spaniard Jaume Munar and beaten 6-4 3-6 4-6 7-6(5) 6-2.

    Late in the day yet another seed fell when Frenchman Ugo Umbert was beaten by veteran countryman Gael Monfils, again defying his 38 years to edge a five-setter.

    American Fritz survived, though, letting out a huge roar as he beat Perricard 6-7(6) 6-7(8) 6-4 7-6(6) 6-4 in a match carried forward from Monday. Perricard’s consolation for losing the cliffhanger was a 153 mph serve – a Wimbledon record.

    Tommy Paul took out Briton Johannus Monday with little fuss, the 13th seed cruising through 6-4 6-4 6-2, but it was the end of the road for fellow American and 30th seed Alex Michelsen who fell 6-2 3-6 6-3 3-6 7-6(6) to Serbia’s Miomir Kecmanovic.

    Zeynep Sonmez became the first Turkish woman to reach the second round at the grasscourt Grand Slam when she battled past Romania’s Jaqueline Cristian 7-6(3) 6-3.

    Victoria Mboko found out a few hours before she faced Magdalena Frech that she had entered the main draw as a Lucky Loser due to Anastasia Potapova’s withdrawal and the Canadian teenager rode her luck to stun the 25th seed 6-3 6-2.

    Fourteen years after first adding her name to the Wimbledon honours board, twice champion Petra Kvitova performed her last dance on the lawns, the Czech losing 6-3 6-1 to American 10th seed Emma Navarro.

    (Reuters)

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Permission has been issued for the construction of two residential buildings in Kapotnya under the renovation program

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    In the Kapotnya district, two residential buildings with a common underground section will appear under the renovation program. The capital’s State Construction Supervision Committee (Mosgosstroynadzor)The head of the department reported this. Anton Slobodchikov. Work will begin at the address: 1st quarter of Kapotnya, land plot No. 4.

    “The committee has issued permits, and now the developer can begin work on the site. Two L-shaped buildings will consist of four sections each. The area of residential premises in the new building is almost 29 thousand square meters. The first floors are designed as non-residential – public and commercial facilities can be located there,” said Anton Slobodchikov.

    The residential premises will be fully finished in accordance with the standards of the renovation program and the necessary equipment will be installed, including kitchen sinks and stoves, plumbing and lighting fixtures.

    The buildings will have through entrances decorated with stained glass. They will house concierge rooms and pram rooms. The facades will be ventilated and covered with concrete tiles and porcelain stoneware.

    Trees and shrubs will be planted, sidewalks and driveways will be built next to the house on an area of about 12 thousand square meters. Children’s and sports playgrounds with rubberized surfaces will be equipped in the yard.

    “Each house under the renovation program has individual design solutions. Two residential buildings in Kapotnya will be finished with modern and durable materials. The color scheme is based on calm natural shades that go well together: creamy white, beige, chocolate, graphite, pale brown,” said the chief architect of the capital, first deputy chairman of the Committee for Architecture and Urban Development of the City of Moscow (Moskomarkhitektura)

    Sergey Kuznetsov.

    On the instructions of Sergei Sobyanin, special attention is being paid to residential properties under the renovation program in the capital. As Anton Slobodchikov reported, the buildings will be erected under the supervision of inspectors from Mosgosstroynadzor at all stages of the construction cycle. After the developer submits a notice to the committee about the start of construction and installation work, a schedule of inspections will be drawn up. Specialists from the subordinate Center of Expertise will be involved in the on-site events to carry out a set of laboratory and instrumental studies of building materials and structures for compliance with design documentation.

    The renovation program was approved in August 2017. It concerns about a million Muscovites and provides for the resettlement of 5,176 houses. Sergei Sobyanin ordered to increase the pace of implementation of the program in twice.

    Moscow is one of the leaders among regions in terms of construction volumes. High rates of housing construction correspond to the goals and initiatives of the national project “Infrastructure for life”.

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