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  • MIL-OSI: Agillic approved as ‘SKI’ vendor for the Danish public sector

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Press release – Copenhagen, 25 June 2025 – Agillic A/S

    Agillic has been approved as a SKI vendor under the framework agreement ’02.06 standard software’, allowing organisations across state, regions, and municipalities to include Agillic’s marketing automation platform in tenders and to procure directly from Agillic.

    SKI – Staten og Kommunernes Indkøbsservice A/S – is a procurement organisation for the Danish public sector with the goal to establish sustainable procurement agreements and financial manoeuvrability for public entities by offering framework agreements for goods, services, and IT. 

    Christian Samsø, CEO at Agillic, comments: “We are proud to be recognised as a trusted provider to the public sector. Agillic already enables personalisation and marketing automation for several public organisations, and the SKI approval makes it easier and faster for new organisations to engage – essentially accelerating the entire public sector’s access to a trusted Nordic marketing automation platform.”  

    For further information, please contact
    Christian Samsøe, CEO
    +45 24 88 24 24
    christian.samsoe@agillic.com
      
    About Agillic A/S
    Agillic A/S (Nasdaq First North Growth Market Copenhagen: AGILC) is a Danish software company offering brands a platform through which they can work with data-driven insights and content to create, automate, and send personalised communication to millions. Agillic is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. For further information, please visit agillic.com.  

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  • MIL-OSI Video: UK Spending Review 2025 – Treasury Committee

    Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

    The Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Rt Hon. Darren Jones MP, is questioned on the 2025 Spending Review.

    The Committee’s scrutiny is likely to cover a range of areas including the trade-offs between cutting spending in certain departments and investing in others. The process followed by HM Treasury and the potential impacts of Ministers’ decisions on services are also likely to be probed.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_ZfIehWY9w

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  • MIL-OSI Video: UK Spending Review 2025 – Treasury Committee

    Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

    The Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Rt Hon. Darren Jones MP, is questioned on the 2025 Spending Review.

    The Committee’s scrutiny is likely to cover a range of areas including the trade-offs between cutting spending in certain departments and investing in others. The process followed by HM Treasury and the potential impacts of Ministers’ decisions on services are also likely to be probed.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_ZfIehWY9w

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: £300,000 boost for Edinburgh International Book Festival

    Source: Scottish Government

    Young people to benefit from schools programme.

    Over 5,000 schoolchildren will continue to enjoy free literary events from the Edinburgh International Book Festival over the next three years, thanks to a £300,000 grant from the Scottish Government.

    The one-off funding will support the festival’s acclaimed schools programme with more than 60 in-person and livestreamed events, including author talks with How to Train Your Dragon author Cressida Cowell and award-winning storyteller Frank Cottrell-Boyce. 

    The grant will also maintain travel cost support and free tickets for pupils whose families are unable to cover the cost of ticketed events, ensuring young people of all backgrounds across Edinburgh have an opportunity to participate in the internationally renowned festival. Children attending will receive a free book through the philanthropy of Book Festival donors as well.

    This investment comes as part of a record £34 million increase in Scotland’s Culture budget for 2025-26, which includes an increase of £4 million for Scottish Festivals, towards the government’s commitment to invest an additional £100 million annually in the arts and culture by 2028-29.

    Creative Scotland has already awarded the Edinburgh International Book Festival £1,880,000 in public multi-year funding for the next three years, more than doubling previous support.

    Minister for Business and Employment Richard Lochhead said:

    “The Edinburgh International Book Festival is one the country’s most significant cultural institutions. Its schools programme has been crucial in fostering literacy and cultural engagement among young people, with thousands of pupils benefiting annually from free events and resources.

    “This funding secures those benefits for young readers across Edinburgh, helping schools that might otherwise struggle with travel costs, and ensuring they have the same opportunity to take part in one of the world’s leading literary festivals.”

    Jenny Niven, Festival Director & CEO of Edinburgh International Book Festival said:

    “The work the Book Festival does for children and young people is a cornerstone of what we do. Publishing for children and young people has never been more vibrant, and the benefits of reading never better evidenced.

    “The Festival is perfectly positioned to help children engage with the amazing range and breadth of stories around them, to support teachers to use books imaginatively and creatively in learning, and to supply older kids with the tools to think critically, and learn to evaluate the deluge of info around them. This aspect of what we do is vital, and we’re delighted to have specific public funding support to develop this work further in the coming years. 

    “We’ve identified the cost of transport as a key barrier to a wider cohort of schools joining us in August, and are committed to maintaining free access for as many children as possible. We’re delighted that the Scottish Government’s increased support for festivals has delivered public funding to develop this work further in the coming years and we look forward to widening our reach across Scotland and exploring further the digital potential of what we do.”

    Background:

    About | Edinburgh International Book Festival 

    Schools Programme – Learning | Edinburgh International Book Festival

    Multi-Year Funding Outcome Announcement | Creative Scotland

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: RAF F-35A marks a significant step in delivering a more lethal Integrated Force and joining NATO Nuclear Mission25 Jun 2025

    Source: United Kingdom – Royal Air Force

    The RAF will be equipped with twelve new F-35A fifth-generation aircraft, as part of the Security Defence Review. The procurement of F-35A marks a significant step in delivering a more lethal “Integrated Force”, to maintain operational relevance, which deters, fights, and wins.

    The F-35A aircraft will be available to fly NATO’s nuclear mission in a crisis, deepening the UK’s contribution to NATO’s nuclear burden-sharing arrangements, and deter those who would do the UK and our Allies harm. It reintroduces a nuclear role for the RAF for the first time since the UK retired its sovereign air-launched nuclear weapons following the end of the Cold War.

    This complements the UK’s own operationally independent nuclear deterrent, strengthens NATO’s nuclear deterrence, and underlines the UK’s unshakeable commitment to NATO and the principle of collective defence under Article V.

    As part of the second phase procurement plans of 27 aircraft, we will purchase a combination of twelve F-35A and fifteen F-35B variants, with options on further purchases examined in the Defence Investment Plan. The UK has a declared headmark of 138 aircraft through the life of the F-35 programme.

    Day-to-day, the F-35As will be used in a training role on 207 Squadron, the Operational Conversion Unit (OCU). As the F-35A carries more fuel than the F-35B variant, it can stay airborne for longer, extending the available training time in each sortie for student pilots. As F-35As also require fewer maintenance hours, there will be increased aircraft availability on the OCU. These factors combined will improve pilot training and reduce the amount of time for pilots to reach the front-line squadrons.

    The F-35A will complement the existing F-35B, offering a family of strike aircraft that significantly reduces life-cycle costs, meets operational requirements, and improves F-35 Force Generation for Carrier Strike operations.

    Designed to operate from conventional runways, the F-35A offers increased range, increased payloads, and increased agility. The new fast jets will be based at RAF Marham and support the stand-up of a third front line F-35 Lightning Squadron. 

    The F-35A is the common variant in Europe making it a force multiplier for NATO. This will strengthen allied deterrence and interoperability, supporting the Alliance for the challenges of today and tomorrow.

    “The threat we now face is more serious and less predictable than at any time since the Cold War. We face war in Europe, growing Russian aggression, new nuclear risks, and daily cyber attacks at home. Equipping the RAF with F-35A aircraft demonstrates our unshakeable commitment to our ‘NATO First’ principle, acting as a potent deterrent to those who would do the UK and our Allies harm.” 
    Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton

    “For routine day-to-day operations, we have deliberately chosen to home the F-35A on the Operational Conversion Unit, as it can provide greater flying time per sortie and requires less maintenance hours. Consequently, it will reduce the time taken to train new pilots and improve F-35 Force Generation to support Carrier Strike operations around the world.” 
    Director Capability and Programmes, Air Vice-Marshal Beck 

    Typhoon will remain a fundamental part of the UK’s Combat Air mix. The synergy between Typhoon and F-35 Lightning forms a powerful, interoperable force, offering a blend of air-to-air dominance, stealth, and versatile air-to-ground capabilities. We will create an RAF with new generation jets including GCAP, F35A, F35B and Typhoon, supported by autonomous wingmen, to defend Britain’s skies and strike anywhere in the world.

    Specification F-35A Lightning II F-35B Lightning II
    Length 51.4 ft / 15.7 m 51.2 ft / 15.5 m
    Speed Mach 1.6 Mach 1.6
    Wingspan 35 ft / 10.7 m 35 ft / 10.7 m
    Wing Area 460 ft² / 42.7 m² 460 ft² / 42.7 m²
    Combat Radius (Internal Fuel) >590 n.mi / 1,093 km >450 n.mi / 833 km
    Range (Internal Fuel) >1,200 n.mi / 2,200 km >900 n.mi / 1,667 km
    Internal Fuel Capacity 18,250 lb / 8,278 kg 13,100 lb / 5,942 kg
    Max G-Rating 9.0 7.0
    Weapons Payload 18,000 lb / 8,160 kg 15,000 lb / 6,800 kg
    Propulsion F135-PW-100 F135-PW-600
    Thrust (Max / Mil) 40,000 lb / 25,000 lb 38,000 lb / 26,000 lb (40,500 ib vertical)

    *Maximum Power (Max) = With Afterburn

    Military Power (Mil) = Without Afterburn

    To view the official government announcement, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-to-purchase-f-35as-and-join-nato-nuclear-mission-as-government-steps-up-national-security-and-delivers-defence-dividend

    All imagery is current RAF F-35B variant.  

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: York has the lowest rate of pregnant women smoking in Yorkshire and the Humber

    Source: City of York

    York has the lowest rate of pregnant women smoking in Yorkshire and the Humber at the time of delivery, new figures have revealed.

    According to new data published by NHS England Statistics on Women’s Smoking Status at Time of Delivery: Data tables – NHS England Digital only 4.6 per cent (65 women) smoked in York, at the time of their delivery. This shows a significant drop, when compared to figures in 2020, which were 10.4 per cent (167 women).

    Many women have been supported to help quit for good through help from the Health Trainers.

    Cllr Lucy Steels- Walshaw, Executive Member for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care at City of York Council, said “Stopping smoking during pregnancy is a positive step you can take for the health of you and your baby.

    “Stopping smoking can be challenging, but you do not have to face this alone. The council’s health trainers can offer support tailored to your needs and look at techniques and strategies to keep you motivated on your journey to becoming smoke free”.

    The Health Trainers offer an incentive scheme of £170 in shopping vouchers which are offered, if they continue to quit during their pregnancy and quit for good.

    Lucy Evans, from Acomb, gave birth at full term to a 7lb 14oz healthy baby girl, Violet, 12 weeks ago. She stopped smoking a week after her first health trainer appointment early in her pregnancy, and received free nicotine gum and patches as well as one-to-one support sessions.

    She has just received her final voucher this week, which she plans to spend on clothes for Violet and a treat for herself.

    She said: “I wanted to quit to make sure my baby was healthy and would definitely recommend this scheme, you get so much support and help and it makes you want to quit even more.

    “I feel a lot healthier, I’m not coughing as much and am breathing better, and I feel like I can handle stress a lot better as I’m not relying on smoking.”

    The service offers personalised, individual support and advice, and signing up is really simple.

    Visit York Health Trainers and complete the online referral form, call 01904 553377 or email cychealthtrainers@york.gov.uk

    Across the region, the Smoking at Time of Delivery (SATOD) data shows that 7.5 per cent (3,901) of pregnant women across Yorkshire and the Humber were recorded as smoking in 2024/25.

    This is 1.8 per cent lower than the previous year, when maternal smoking rates were 9.3 per cent across the region. This equates to 642 fewer women smoking compared to last year.

    This is the lowest rate of smoking during pregnancy recorded in Yorkshire and the Humber since data began to be collected. This also reflects improvement across England as a whole, where SATOD rates fell to 6.1 per cent from 7.4 per cent last year.

    Smoking during pregnancy significantly increases the risk of harm to both mother and baby. It increases the risk of stillbirth, miscarriage, and sudden infant death. Children born to parents who smoke are also more likely to experience respiratory illness, learning difficulties, and diabetes, and are more likely to grow up to be smokers when compared to children born into smoke-free households.

    As well as the health harms caused by smoking during pregnancy, it also adds to the cost of living and pushes families further into poverty. The average smoker spends £3,000 per year on tobacco, with younger women from the most deprived areas being the most likely to smoke and be exposed to second-hand smoke during pregnancy.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Review highlights good practice and key challenges in ASN school spaces

    Source: Scotland – City of Aberdeen

    A recent review of Additional Support Needs (ASN) spaces across Aberdeen City Council’s School Estate has highlighted a range of good practices, with schools demonstrating creativity and flexibility in how they use space to support pupils with ASN.

    The findings were presented today (Tuesday 24 June) to the Education and Children’s Services Committee, where members heard that while many schools are making effective use of available space, there are also significant challenges – both in existing buildings and in the planning and design of future school infrastructure. The full report can be viewed here.

    Councillor Martin Greig, convener of the Education and Children’s Services Committee, said: “This review highlights the dedication and creativity of our schools in supporting pupils with additional needs. It’s encouraging to see so many examples of good practice across the city.  At the same time, we must acknowledge the challenges that exist and ensure our planning and investment in school buildings reflect the evolving needs of all learners.”

    Councillor Jessica Mennie, vice-convener of Education and Children’s Services Committee, said: “Providing inclusive and supportive learning environments is a key priority. This review gives us valuable insight into how we can better design and adapt our school spaces to meet the needs of pupils with ASN.  I am grateful to all the staff who contributed to this work and who continue to make a difference every day in our schools.”

    The review was carried out collaboratively by officers in the Corporate Landlord cluster and colleagues in Education and Lifelong Learning, who assessed current usage of ASN spaces and identified examples of innovative and effective practice.

    The work also drew on the Exploration of Learners’ Needs conducted by the Educational Psychology Service (EPS) in November 2024, and considered the findings of Audit Scotland’s February 2025 report on Additional Support for Learning.

    While some of the challenges identified may require national-level policy decisions, the committee agreed that there are important local considerations for how the Council plans and manages its school estate moving forward.   

    As a result, the committee noted the current provision of spaces offered across the whole school estate and instructed the Chief Officer – Corporate Landlord to:

    • identify any opportunities for sharing good practice in order to develop support for ASN for the benefit of pupils and school communities;
    • bring back a report as soon as possible based on the adequacy or otherwise of spaces for ASN within each school across the city, in order to truly understand the actual requirements for each school. 

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Council secures new tourism office for Edinburgh’s Royal Mile

    Source: Scotland – City of Edinburgh

    249 High street is to the right of the arches in front of the City Chambers

    Edinburgh’s visitor information centre at 249 High Street has been secured for the next 25 years.

    Councillors on the Finance and Resources Committee have unanimously agreed to lease the prominent location for £150,000 a year to the Cobbs group, a family-run hospitality business with 35 sites across Scotland.

    The decision follows the departure of Visit Scotland from the building in March, as it closes all of its in-person tourism hubs in Scotland.

    With Living Wage employer Cobbs at the helm, up to 15 jobs are expected to be created at the visitor information centre. It will feature stalls promoting Edinburgh attractions and Scottish tour operators, a Cobbs café selling traditional Scottish baking and a ‘Made in Scotland’ showcase as part of the centre’s retail offering.

    Councillor Mandy Watt, Finance and Resources Convener, said:

    While more and more visitors are planning their trips to Edinburgh online, you can’t beat a warm Scottish welcome face to face.

    We believe there remains an appetite for this type of in-person experience for visitors, particularly with the draw of a shop and a café, so I’m pleased that we’ve been able to secure the visitor information centre’s future.

    This will prove invaluable as we encourage tourists to visit all parts of the city in all seasons as part of the city’s tourism strategy, and as we introduce Edinburgh’s Visitor Levy next summer. The lease will also support us to raise income worth £3.5 million over the next 25 years.

    Cobbs is well established throughout Scotland with the family nearing 40 years of tourism experience and we’re looking forward to welcoming them into the space.

    Fraser Campbell, Managing Director of the Cobbs Group, said:

    We’re well established in Scotland as the Cobbs group and we proudly operate 35 sites across the country. Opening a tourism office in the heart of Edinburgh is a dream and we’re excited to take over the lease. Right in the heart of Edinburgh’s festival action, it is the ideal site for showcasing everything the city and Scotland has to offer.

    We’re particularly keen to highlight local experiences and ‘Made in Scotland’ items where we can and I’d urge makers and crafters to please get in touch so that we can offer a unique and authentic range for tourists to enjoy on Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile.

    Makers, crafters and businesses selling locally produced products are welcome to contact irene.hurwood@cobbs.info to express an interest in collaborating with Cobbs on their ‘Made in Scotland’ retail showcase. 

    Published: June 25th 2025

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Edinburgh’s economy outperforms London’s

    Source: Scotland – City of Edinburgh

    Council Leader Jane Meagher writes in the Evening News today to welcome positive news for Edinburgh’s economy.

    Edinburgh has long been Scotland’s economic powerhouse and we’re now ahead of London for the first time.

    The value of goods and services produced here in Edinburgh per person has now surpassed London’s. That’s according to economic data recently published by the Office for National Statistics.

    The figures reveal gross domestic product per head of £69,809 in Edinburgh, compared to £69,077 in London. This steady growth of Edinburgh’s economy to outperform that of London’s is no small feat. Twenty-five years ago, this same data put London 19% ahead of Edinburgh, highlighting just how well we perform as a city.

    This is good news for our local businesses, and it shows that Edinburgh is an environment in which small, local enterprises can thrive. It also demonstrates the confidence global investors have in Edinburgh. In the last year alone, we’ve welcomed 27 instances of foreign direct investment, from shops like Søstrene Grene and MINISO to major renewable energy consultants PSC.

    This is impressive and is in part thanks to the city’s resilient business community and strong employment opportunities. The economy in the city has been driven forward by a combination of relying on established sectors such as, financial services and our universities, as well as embracing new and emerging opportunities in areas such as life sciences and technology.  

    Linked to this, we’ve seen the UK Chancellor commit up to £750 million for the city and the region for a next generation ‘Exascale super-computer’ at the University of Edinburgh. This will be a national asset supporting jobs and investment and reaffirms the region’s role as an economic powerhouse. This is in keeping with the eight growth-driving sectors identified in the new Industrial Strategy, placing Edinburgh and the region in a strong position to continue to receive investment and grow the local economy.

    On top of this, £410 million will be shared across the devolved nations for a Local Innovation Partnership Fund and it makes great sense for our City Region to lead on this in Scotland. From artificial intelligence to data and robotics, this money could unlock a huge amount of investment, building on the successful projects we’ve already delivered, including the National Robotarium, the Usher Institute and Easter Bush which is now the global location of ‘Agritech’ excellence.

    Given Edinburgh’s longstanding innovation capabilities it is fantastic that we will be able to reap the associated economic, social and environmental benefits. That said, our challenge is to manage Edinburgh’s success and growth, and ensure it is fair and sustainable. To keep thriving, we need to manage the pressures placed on our housing, environment and our residents. This is the fastest growing city in Scotland, with the population expected to increase by 60,000 over the next 20 years and over four million visitors every year.

    Everyone should be able to benefit from Edinburgh’s continued economic success. We are clearly contributing more than our share to the Scottish and UK economies and both governments should continue to take note.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Cricket coup for Leeds as city cements status as a big hitter on global sporting stage

    Source: City of Leeds

    Leeds is set to come out to bat as a global sporting city as it prepares to host the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup next year.

    Following on from hosting England men’s triumph against India in the first Test this week, Headingley stadium will once again be placed firmly on the worldwide cricket stage as it welcomes the landmark women’s tournament in 2026.

    The iconic venue is scheduled to host five nail-biting showdowns as the likes of Australia, India, West Indies, Pakistan and England battle it out for the prestigious trophy, currently held by New Zealand.

    The action initially kicks off on Friday June 12, 2026, marking the start of a whirlwind month of world-class cricket, with fixtures in Headingley set for:

    • June 17 (Australia Women vs Qualifier at 10.30am and India Women vs Qualifier at 2.30pm);
    • June 18 (West Indies Women vs Qualifier at 6.30pm);
    • June 20 (England Women vs Qualifier at 6.30pm); and
    • June 23 (Australia Women vs Pakistan Women at 6.30pm)

    And from today (Wednesday June 25) for the next 12 days, people in Leeds and beyond will have the opportunity to gain exclusive, priority tickets via an online link.

    The access window opened at 10am today and ends at midnight on July 8, to help the city’s fans beat the ballot and secure a seat to watch the action in Leeds and other venues across the country.

    The announcement of Headingley as a host venue for the high-profile tournament further bolsters Leeds’s reputation as an all-rounder when it comes to global sporting events.

    Recent prominent national and international events hosted by the city include the AJ Bell World Triathlon Championship Series, the Westfield Health British Transplant Games, a number of fixtures for 2022’s Rugby League World Cup and the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2019.

    As well as raising Leeds’s profile as a sporting heavyweight, such occasions also provide a massive boost to the city’s and regional economy, as evidenced by 2014’s Tour de France Grand Depart bringing in more than £100m in addition to other long-term benefits including increased tourism and trade deals.

    The council also works alongside individual organisers to ensure that large-scale events follow robust sustainability strategies that support the city’s net zero ambitions.

    Councillor Salma Arif, Leeds City Council’s executive member for adult social care, active lifestyles and culture, said: “Hosting the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is great news for Leeds, enhancing our already-impressive track record of staging major events of all kinds.

    “It’s a privilege to be among the many iconic venues up and down the country showcasing world-class cricket and propelling the women’s game into the mainstream – and hopefully inspiring new generations to get involved in the sport.

    “With the opening today of the priority window to access tickets, now is the chance for fans across Leeds and beyond to snap up the opportunity to enjoy what promises to be thrilling days of cricketing action right here in city.”

    Yorkshire CCC Chief Executive Officer Sanjay Patel said: “We are delighted to be hosting five fixtures in the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

    “Headingley has an incredible track record of hosting entertaining matches, and I’m sure it’ll be no different next summer.

    “The opportunity to host some of the world’s best cricketers is really exciting, and I’m sure the population of Leeds and the surrounding areas will come out in their numbers to support the teams.

    “Alongside this, the potential legacy that a tournament like this can have on the game is transformative and we will be working hard with a range of partners to maximise its impact.”

    Tournament director Beth Barrett-Wild said: “The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup provides us with an unparalleled opportunity to transform a month of sporting excellence into a movement that will rewrite the narrative about women’s cricket.

    “At iconic venues like Headingley, we’ll see incredible, world-class athletes battling it out in front of hundreds of thousands of fans, who with every ball bowled and run scored, will be contributing to lasting change.

    “It’s our opportunity to give women’s cricket the stage it deserves, and to inspire fans across Leeds to get involved!”

    To access tickets via the priority window, visit: https://tickets.womens.t20worldcup.com/list/partnerAdvantage?code=PQENvVsvPs.

    ENDS

    For media enquiries please contact:

    Leeds City Council communications and marketing,

    Email: communicationsteam@leeds.gov.uk

    Tel: 0113 378 6007

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: More than 175 kilometers of water and sewer networks have been updated and laid in Moscow this year

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    This year, specialists from the city’s municipal services complex have renovated and laid more than 175 kilometers of water and sewer networks. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing and Public Utilities and Improvement Petr Biryukov.

    “Today, Moscow occupies a leading position among other regions in upgrading utility lines. The systematic work being carried out allows us to fully ensure the safety and reliability of network operation. This year, it is planned to build, upgrade and reconstruct over 260 kilometers of water and sewer networks; at present, work has been completed on over 175 kilometers,” said Pyotr Biryukov.

    Such events are held in all administrative districts. Modern technologies and equipment are used.

    Networks that need updating are identified during telediagnostics using a robotic complex. After inspecting the internal condition of the pipeline, a decision is made on the need for repair. More than 90 percent of the work is performed using trenchless technologies, such as pulling a new pipeline in an existing pipe, restoring it with polymer sleeves, and horizontal directional drilling.

    The use of new technologies allows us to minimize discomfort for residents, and the looped nature of the Moscow central water supply system makes it possible to carry out routine and repair work without disconnecting consumers.

    The measures implemented in the capital to develop and modernize utility networks correspond to the goals and objectives of the national project “Infrastructure for life”.

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  • MIL-OSI: Correction: Stabilization Notice – PRE STAB – Kepler SPA (BIOFARMA) – Dates corrected

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    24/06/25

    Not for distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States or any jurisdiction in which such distribution would be unlawful.

    KELPER SPA (BIOFARMA)

    Pre-stabilisation Period Announcement

    BNP Paribas (contact: Stanford Hartman telephone: 0207 595 8222 hereby gives notice, as Stabilisation Coordinator, that the Stabilisation Manager(s) named below may stabilise the offer of the following securities in accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation EU/2016/1052 under the Market Abuse Regulation (EU/596/2014).

    The securities:1  
    Issuer: KEPLER SPA (BIOFARMA)
    Guarantor (if any): N/A
    Aggregate nominal amount: TBC
    Description: EUR 4.5NC1
    Offer price: TBC
    Other offer terms:  
    Stabilisation:  
    Stabilisation Manager(s) BNP PARIBAS, ING, JEFFRIES, SMBC, IMI-INTESA SANPAOLO, KCM, NATIXIS, NOMURA
    Stabilisation period expected to start on: 25/06/25
    Stabilisation period expected to end no later than: 09/08/25
    Existence, maximum size and conditions of use of over‑allotment facility: The Stabilisation Manager(s) may over‑allot the securities to the extent permitted in accordance with applicable law.
    Stabilisation trading venue: OTC

    In connection with the offer of the above securities, the Stabilisation Manager(s) may over‑allot the securities or effect transactions with a view to supporting the market price of the securities during the stabilisation period at a level higher than that which might otherwise prevail. However, stabilisation may not necessarily occur and any stabilisation action, if begun, may cease at any time. Any stabilisation action or over‑allotment shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws and rules.

    This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute an invitation or offer to underwrite, subscribe for or otherwise acquire or dispose of any securities of the Issuer in any jurisdiction.

    This announcement and the offer of the securities to which it relates are only addressed to and directed at persons outside the United Kingdom and persons in the United Kingdom who have professional experience in matters related to investments or who are high net worth persons within Article 12(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 and must not be acted on or relied on by other persons in the United Kingdom.

    In addition, if and to the extent that this announcement is communicated in, or the offer of the securities to which it relates is made in, the UK or any EEA Member State before the publication of a prospectus in relation to the securities which has been approved by the competent authority in the UK or that Member State in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (the “Prospectus  Regulation”) (or which has been approved by a competent authority in another Member State and notified to the competent authority in the UK or that Member State in accordance with the Prospectus Regulation), this announcement and the offer are only addressed to and directed at persons in the UK or that Member State who are qualified investors within the meaning of the Prospectus Regulation (or who are other persons to whom the offer may lawfully be addressed) and must not be acted on or relied on by other persons in the UK or that Member State.

    This announcement is not an offer of securities for sale into the United States. The securities have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration. There will be no public offer of securities in the United States. 

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  • MIL-OSI: Correction: Stabilization Notice – PRE STAB – Kepler SPA (BIOFARMA) – Dates corrected

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    24/06/25

    Not for distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States or any jurisdiction in which such distribution would be unlawful.

    KELPER SPA (BIOFARMA)

    Pre-stabilisation Period Announcement

    BNP Paribas (contact: Stanford Hartman telephone: 0207 595 8222 hereby gives notice, as Stabilisation Coordinator, that the Stabilisation Manager(s) named below may stabilise the offer of the following securities in accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation EU/2016/1052 under the Market Abuse Regulation (EU/596/2014).

    The securities:1  
    Issuer: KEPLER SPA (BIOFARMA)
    Guarantor (if any): N/A
    Aggregate nominal amount: TBC
    Description: EUR 4.5NC1
    Offer price: TBC
    Other offer terms:  
    Stabilisation:  
    Stabilisation Manager(s) BNP PARIBAS, ING, JEFFRIES, SMBC, IMI-INTESA SANPAOLO, KCM, NATIXIS, NOMURA
    Stabilisation period expected to start on: 25/06/25
    Stabilisation period expected to end no later than: 09/08/25
    Existence, maximum size and conditions of use of over‑allotment facility: The Stabilisation Manager(s) may over‑allot the securities to the extent permitted in accordance with applicable law.
    Stabilisation trading venue: OTC

    In connection with the offer of the above securities, the Stabilisation Manager(s) may over‑allot the securities or effect transactions with a view to supporting the market price of the securities during the stabilisation period at a level higher than that which might otherwise prevail. However, stabilisation may not necessarily occur and any stabilisation action, if begun, may cease at any time. Any stabilisation action or over‑allotment shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws and rules.

    This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute an invitation or offer to underwrite, subscribe for or otherwise acquire or dispose of any securities of the Issuer in any jurisdiction.

    This announcement and the offer of the securities to which it relates are only addressed to and directed at persons outside the United Kingdom and persons in the United Kingdom who have professional experience in matters related to investments or who are high net worth persons within Article 12(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 and must not be acted on or relied on by other persons in the United Kingdom.

    In addition, if and to the extent that this announcement is communicated in, or the offer of the securities to which it relates is made in, the UK or any EEA Member State before the publication of a prospectus in relation to the securities which has been approved by the competent authority in the UK or that Member State in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (the “Prospectus  Regulation”) (or which has been approved by a competent authority in another Member State and notified to the competent authority in the UK or that Member State in accordance with the Prospectus Regulation), this announcement and the offer are only addressed to and directed at persons in the UK or that Member State who are qualified investors within the meaning of the Prospectus Regulation (or who are other persons to whom the offer may lawfully be addressed) and must not be acted on or relied on by other persons in the UK or that Member State.

    This announcement is not an offer of securities for sale into the United States. The securities have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration. There will be no public offer of securities in the United States. 

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  • MIL-OSI: DRML Miner Launches Free Crypto Cloud Mining with USDC Payouts—A Game-Changing Opportunity for Passive Income

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    London, UK, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a bold move that’s reshaping how everyday users approach crypto mining, DRML Miner has officially launched a new phase of its cloud mining platform—offering free, no-cost mining access to Bitcoin (BTC), Litecoin (LTC), Dogecoin (DOGE), and, for the first time, USD Coin (USDC).

    As cryptocurrency markets stabilize and users seek more sustainable income options, DRML Miner is delivering a timely solution: free, reliable, and green-powered crypto mining, now available to users in over 100 countries.

    No Hardware, No Overhead—Just Real Daily Rewards

    Forget expensive mining rigs, noisy hardware, and high electricity bills. DRML Miner removes all the traditional barriers by offering cloud-based mining that runs on 100% renewable energy, with data centers strategically located in Iceland and Kazakhstan.

    **Every new user gets a $10 starter mining contract—completely free—**allowing anyone to begin earning cryptocurrency immediately after signing up. Payouts are processed daily and can be received in BTC, LTC, DOGE, or USDC, depending on user preference.

    Why the USDC Option Matters

    In a market known for volatility, DRML Miner’s new USDC mining reward option is especially significant. USDC is a regulated stablecoin backed by U.S. dollar reserves, making it a powerful tool for users who want the upside of mining without unpredictable price swings.

    Choosing USDC lets users:

    • Shield themselves from crypto price volatility
    • Reinvest or withdraw with ease
    • Use rewards for everyday spending or saving

    The result is a low-risk, consistent income stream—perfect for both first-time miners and seasoned crypto earners.

    How It Works:

    Getting started with DRML Miner is fast and frictionless:

    1. Register at the DRMLMiner website. [ https://drmlminers.com/ ]
    2. Activate your free $10 contract and start mining immediately
    3. Track daily earnings and withdraw anytime via a user-friendly dashboard or mobile app

    For those who want to scale up, DRML offers tiered mining contracts with greater earning potential and access to seasonal promotions and top-up bonuses.

    Build More with the DRML Affiliate Program

    Alongside mining, users can grow additional income through DRML Miner’s affiliate program, earning a percentage of their referrals’ mining profits. With global accessibility and multi-language support, users are turning personal networks into passive income sources.

    Bonus: Frequent cashback events, community contests, and limited-time rewards incentivize users to stay engaged.

    A Trusted, Regulated, and Responsible Mining Platform

    DRML Miner is registered in the UK, ensuring a secure and transparent experience for all users. With increasing scrutiny on the crypto space, DRML stands out by combining regulatory oversight with cutting-edge blockchain infrastructure and an eco-friendly mission.

    “We built DRML Miner to make crypto mining simple, fair, and available to everyone, not just tech experts,” said a company spokesperson. “Whether you’re in London, Lagos, or Lima, this platform is for you.”

    Join the Mining Movement—Start Earning Today

    With zero investment required and daily rewards available right away, DRML Miner is opening the door for thousands of new users to earn from the blockchain economy.

    Free $10 starter mining contract
    Available in 100+ countries
    Daily payouts in BTC, LTC, DOGE, or USDC
    Green-powered, zero-maintenance cloud mining

    About DRML Miner

    DRML Miner is a next-generation cloud mining platform offering simplified, secure, and sustainable cryptocurrency income solutions. Based in the UK and fully compliant with regulatory standards, DRML Miner combines cutting-edge technology with eco-conscious operations to deliver a seamless mining experience.

    Visit DRMLMiner.com to create your free account and start earning crypto today.

    The future of mining is stable, sustainable, and finally accessible to everyone.

    Disclaimer: The information provided in this press release does not constitute an investment solicitation, nor does it constitute investment advice, financial advice, or trading recommendations. Cryptocurrency mining and staking involve risks and the possibility of losing funds. It is strongly recommended that you perform due diligence before investing or trading in cryptocurrencies and securities, including consulting a professional financial advisor.

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  • PM Modi hails successful launch of space mission with astronauts from India, Hungary, Poland, and US

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed the successful launch of the space mission carrying astronauts from India, Hungary, Poland, and the United States. He also extended his best wishes to Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who is set to become the first Indian to travel to the International Space Station (ISS).

    PM Modi said on X: “We welcome the successful launch of the Space Mission carrying astronauts from India, Hungary, Poland and the US. The Indian Astronaut, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is on the way to become the first Indian to go to International Space Station. He carries with him the wishes, hopes and aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians. Wish him and other astronauts all the success!”

    The Axiom 4 Mission (AX-4) was launched aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida at 2:31 am Eastern Time (12:01pm IST).

    “Liftoff for #Ax4. The #Ax4 crew is on its way to the space station,” said the US-based Axiom Space, which has, in collaboration with NASA and SpaceX, organised the mission.

    “Liftoff of Ax-4!” added SpaceX.

    The lift-off comes after being deferred at least six times.

    In his remarks from onboard the Dragon spacecraft, Shukla said, “Namaskar, my dear countrymen, what a ride. We are back in the space once again after 41 years. It’s an amazing ride. We are revolving around the Earth at a speed of 7.5 kilometres per second. The Tiranga embossed on my shoulders tells me that I am with all of you. This journey of mine is not a beginning to the International Space Station (ISS) but to India’s Human Space Programme. I want all of you to be part of this journey. Your chest, too, should swell with pride. You all also show excitement. Together, let’s initiate India’s Human Space Programme. Jai Hind! Jai Bharat!”

    “India is returning to space, Jai Hind,” Shukla wrote on X, just before the launch of the mission.

    “After 41 years, India’s flag will fly in space again,” he added.

    Earlier, Shukla also penned an emotional note for his wife.

    “Special thanks to Kamna for being the wonderful partner that you are. Without you none of this was possible but more importantly none of this would matter,” said Shukla, in a post on Instagram.

    He shared a photograph that shows them saying goodbye through opposite sides of a glass wall.

    Shukla also thanked people “involved in this mission for their support”.

    For Group Captain Shukla, this will be an opportunity to emulate fellow Indian Air Force Officer Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, who flew aboard Soyuz T-11 on 3 April 1984 as part of the Soviet Interkosmos programme. Sharma spent seven days in space on board the Salyut 7 space station.

    This is the fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. The crew is travelling to the orbiting laboratory on a new SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. The targeted docking time is approximately 7 am Eastern Time (4 pm IST) on Thursday, June 26.

    (With agency inputs)

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Sergei Sobyanin spoke about the large-scale modernization of Moscow hospitals

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Strategy for the development of Moscow healthcare involves a comprehensive upgrade of the medical infrastructure. This was stated in his blog Sergei Sobyanin.

    In the last five years alone, hospitals with a total area of over two million square meters have been reconstructed and built in the capital. And large-scale modernization of healthcare facilities is not slowing down: this year it will cover about 100 thousand square meters on hospital grounds.

    “In 2025, we will modernize 15 buildings of Moscow medical institutions in the hospitals named after F.I. Inozemtsev, No. 15 named after O.M. Filatov, named after V.V. Veresaev, No. 1 named after N.I. Pirogov, No. 67 named after L.A. Vorokhobov, named after A.K. Yeramishantsev and the Moscow Multidisciplinary Scientific and Clinical Center named after S.P. Botkin, the Research Clinical Institute of Otolaryngology named after L.I. Sverzhevsky, the Morozov Children’s City Clinical Hospital and the Moscow Multidisciplinary Center for Palliative Care,” the Moscow Mayor shared.

    The work is being carried out in such a way that it has virtually no impact on the current activities of the hospitals. Upon completion of the reconstruction, the buildings will meet modern standards of Moscow medicine. They will have the latest high-tech equipment for diagnostics and treatment. The conditions for patients and doctors will also become much more comfortable.

    Sobyanin: Healthcare system undergoing its largest modernization

    Building No. 8 of the Moscow Multidisciplinary Scientific and Clinical Center named after S.P. Botkin is in the final stage of work. This building is a cultural heritage site, so the work there was carried out in restoration mode. Specialists reinforced the structures, updated the facade and restored historical details, replaced the roof covering, repaired the rafter system and roof sheathing, and reconstructed utility networks. Window and door units were replaced, returning them to their historical appearance.

    The therapeutic department will continue to operate in the renovated building, becoming more comfortable and functional for patients and medical staff.

    At the same time, the landscaping of the Botkin Hospital territory was completed. Here, the sidewalks and driveways were renovated, energy-saving lamps, benches and urns were installed, and landscaping was done (almost 140 adult lindens, firs, pines, thujas, rowans and ornamental apple trees were planted). Two new fountains were installed in the front yard. In addition, five security posts – checkpoints – were put in order.

    Much attention was paid to the issue of organizing traffic on the hospital grounds. For this purpose, the driveways were widened and priority traffic for ambulances was organized. Separate entrances were made for visitors’ personal transport, as well as convenient guest parking equipped with signs and markings.

    A new navigation system was also developed. Now it is a modern, convenient and informative system of signs that helps visitors find the necessary building.

    Sobyanin spoke about the first year of work of the new centers of the Botkin Hospital

    “In early June, we completed the reconstruction of building No. 2 of the palliative care center, and along with that, the comprehensive modernization of the framework of Moscow’s palliative care service, which took several years,” wrote Sergei Sobyanin.

    The seven-story building now offers the most comfortable conditions for patients, relatives and medical workers. The building has a barrier-free environment, wards with specialized interiors and equipment, and a small operating room for minimally invasive surgical procedures and manipulations.

    The area adjacent to the building was also updated: comfortable sidewalks were installed, lanterns and benches were installed, a small parking lot was organized, and landscaping was done. The building will soon be able to accept patients.

    In early June, the City Clinical Hospital (CCH) named after F.I. Inozemtsev completed a major overhaul of the seven-story building No. 1 with an area of 10.3 thousand square meters. It housed a consultative and diagnostic department, a short-stay hospital, an ophthalmology center, specialized departments, an operating block, and other units.

    The new equipment has expanded the possibilities of diagnostic research. The operating rooms here are also equipped with the latest technology and meet all modern requirements.

    The building has created the most comfortable atmosphere. Patients are accommodated in small wards with functional beds, showers and toilets. There are comfortable waiting areas with comfortable furniture. You can enter the building not only from the street, but also through a heated underground passage that connects treatment building No. 1 with other hospital buildings.

    Sergei Sobyanin opened the renovated building of the Inozemtsev Hospital

    The modernization of the seven-story medical building at the L.I. Sverzhevsky Research Clinical Institute of Otolaryngology has reached its final stage. It will unite adult and children’s audiology centers, which are currently located on the first floors of residential buildings.

    The renovated building will be equipped with functional diagnostics, computer tomography and specialized electrophysiological diagnostics rooms, a day hospital and other departments. This will significantly expand the possibilities of medical care and improve patient routing.

    A unique method for surgical hearing restoration has been developed in Moscow

    Building No. 12 of City Clinical Hospital No. 1 named after N.I. Pirogov will house an inter-district rheumatology center. It will include a consultative and diagnostic department, a day hospital, an inpatient department, rooms for genetic engineering biological therapy, a department of radiation diagnostics and other units. Thus, patients will be able to receive all the necessary specialized care within a single institution – from a comprehensive examination to effective therapy and observation.

    Triage system, digital X-ray and 11 operating rooms: how the flagship center of City Clinical Hospital No. 1 named after N.I. Pirogov is organized

    By the end of the year, the obstetrics and gynecology cluster at the V.V. Veresaev City Clinical Hospital will be completed. A modern women’s health center and a new maternity hospital will be opened there. The buildings, which will be built in the same style as the already renovated buildings, will use the latest equipment.

    Moscow Mayor: Veresaev Hospital Will Provide Full Range of Medical Care for Women

    The six-story therapeutic building No. 4 of City Clinical Hospital No. 15 named after O. M. Filatov will house the key departments of the medical institution. One of the most important functions of the therapeutic building will be to ensure continuity in the treatment of emergency patients referred from the flagship center. The comprehensive modernization of the institution will improve the effectiveness of emergency and planned treatment.

    Moscow Mayor Talks About Comprehensive Modernization of Filatov Hospital No. 15

    The modernization of Building A in City Clinical Hospital No. 67 named after L.A. Vorokhobov is underway. It will house departments of surgery, endoscopy, proctology, anesthesiology and resuscitation, an operating unit and diagnostic rooms, which will allow for the organization of planned and emergency medical care at the level of flagship centers. In addition to the renovation of the building, the improvement of the adjacent territory is also planned.

    The updated buildings will be part of the unified digital circuit of Moscow healthcare, which will allow the transition to a paperless work format. Doctors will have access to the digital clinic management system – a dashboard, the Digital Resuscitation service. Patients will use the already familiar digital certificates and extracts, chat bots and SMS services.

    The Digital Resuscitation Service is Operating in 23 Hospitals in the Capital — Moscow Mayor

    “Modernization of healthcare facilities provides long-term and systemic results for decades to come. Modern, well-equipped digital hospitals will serve many generations of Muscovites,” concluded Sergei Sobyanin.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Exhibition of works by Chinese and Russian artists opens in Changchun

    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

    BEIJING, June 25 (Xinhua) — The Jilin Provincial-Russia Association for Foreign Economic Cooperation held an exhibition of works by Chinese and Russian artists in Changchun, capital of northeast China’s Jilin Province. The event is aimed at deepening cultural exchanges between China and Russia and popularizing the rich heritage of Chinese traditional culture.

    According to a post on the association’s official WeChat account on June 24, the exhibition features 100 paintings by representatives of the Russian academic school of painting, authentic works by modern Chinese calligraphy and painting masters, as well as porcelain from the Ming and Qing dynasties.

    Chairman of the board of the association Guo Hongjia stressed that the organization consistently promotes trade, economic and cultural cooperation between the countries, playing a key role in establishing business contacts between enterprises. He also pledged further support for Chinese companies’ export and import operations with Russia to deepen bilateral cooperation.

    To gain a deeper understanding of the exhibits, expert sessions are organized, where art historians tell the story and reveal the artistic value of each work.

    The association plans to hold such events regularly, strengthening Chinese-Russian friendship through cultural dialogue and bringing new impetus to bilateral relations. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Iranian President Declares ‘End of 12-Day War’

    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

    TEHRAN, June 25 (Xinhua) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday declared “the end of the 12-day war” and called on all government bodies and revolutionary institutions to focus their efforts on reconstruction.

    “We are witnessing a ceasefire and the end of the 12-day war imposed on the Iranian nation by Israel’s adventurism,” M. Pezeshkian said in an address to the Iranian people after the ceasefire agreement came into force.

    “The aggressive enemy failed to achieve its sinister goals of destroying nuclear facilities and disrupting nuclear research, as well as inciting social unrest,” the head of state noted.

    During a telephone conversation with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday, M. Pezeshkian said that his country is ready to resolve issues within the international framework and at the negotiating table.

    The United States and Israel are seeking to sow discord and hostility among Islamic countries, the Iranian president said. Iran seeks to strengthen unity and peace in the region and considers them the basis for accelerating development, he said.

    On June 13, Israel launched major airstrikes on various areas of Iran, including nuclear and military sites, killing senior commanders, nuclear scientists and civilians. Iran responded with a series of missile and drone strikes that caused deaths and extensive damage.

    On Saturday, the US Air Force attacked three Iranian nuclear sites: Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan, to which Iran responded on Monday with a missile strike on the US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.

    Following this, US President Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire between Israel and Iran would go into effect on Tuesday at around 04:00 GMT. Both sides later confirmed the start of the truce. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Exclusive: China-Central Asia Summit Demonstrates High Level and Quality of Current Regional Cooperation – Uzbek Expert

    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

    Tashkent, June 25 /Xinhua/ — The meeting of the leaders of Uzbekistan and China, as well as the successful holding of the China-Central Asia summit, clearly demonstrated the high level and quality of current regional cooperation, Professor of the Nordic International University in Uzbekistan, Doctor of Economics Akram Khashimov said in an exclusive interview with Xinhua about relations between China and Central Asian countries.

    According to him, based on the statements of the heads of state, it can be concluded that the countries of Central Asia, including Uzbekistan, highly appreciate the responsibility and constructive position of China in promoting regional cooperation. As the expert emphasized, the meeting was not only an important milestone in the political dialogue, but also another confirmation of strategic trust between the parties.

    A. Khashimov noted that following the talks, the leaders of Uzbekistan and China reached a number of key agreements covering a wide range of areas – from economics and trade to transport, green energy, education and humanitarian exchanges. “For Uzbekistan, China is not only an important trade and economic partner, but also a key ally on the path to modernization of the country,” the expert emphasized, adding that the meeting gave additional confidence and outlined clear guidelines for further cooperation.

    At the regional level, according to the Uzbek analyst, the China-Central Asia summit clearly demonstrated to the world that cooperation between the countries of the region and China is based on the principles of equality, mutual trust and mutual benefit. The very creation of a mechanism of this format, according to the expert, testifies to the growing commitment of the Central Asian countries to the principles of sovereignty and strategic autonomy, as well as their readiness to jointly respond to challenges and share development opportunities on a fair basis.

    Particular attention was paid to the concept of a community with a common destiny put forward by China. A. Khashimov noted that this initiative is fully consistent with Uzbekistan’s foreign policy priorities: good neighborliness, pragmatic partnership and mutual benefit. In the context of an increasingly complex international situation, in his opinion, cooperation mechanisms between Uzbekistan, China and the Central Asian countries are becoming the most important source of peace, development and stability, representing a sustainable and future-oriented model of regional governance.

    The expert expressed confidence that in the future, the China-Central Asia summit mechanism will become a central platform for coordinating regional cooperation. Uzbekistan, he stressed, is ready to continue to act as an active participant, consistently implementing the agreements reached at the highest level, deepening practical cooperation and contributing to the formation of a closer community with a common future between China and Central Asia for the sake of sustainable peace and common prosperity. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: In January-May of this year, the volume of import and export cargo through the Khorgos checkpoint exceeded 18 million tons

    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

    URUMQI, June 25 (Xinhua) — The Horgos border crossing in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region handled a total of 18.175 million tonnes of import and export cargo in the first five months of this year, up 3.7 percent year on year, according to Horgos Customs.

    The range of goods imported through the said checkpoint during the reporting period mainly consisted of electromechanical products, unprocessed copper and copper materials, agricultural products, food products, metal ore, concentrate, etc. At the same time, exports were mainly represented by new energy vehicles, electromechanical and high-tech products, clothing and other goods.

    According to Liu Xingwen, CEO of the local Yifan Export and Import Trading Company, his organization currently imports about 20 categories of goods, including safflower oil, honey, chocolate, dry camel milk, etc. These goods are imported to China from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Poland and other countries.

    “From January to May 2025, our company’s import volume was more than 1,000 tons, with a total value of over 20 million yuan,” Liu Xingwen said.

    Let us recall that Khorgos is located near the border with Kazakhstan and is the country’s first-class land port with the longest history and the largest total volume of transportation in the western region of China. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: SmallShorts Film Festival: Season 7 Results

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    Festival jury

    Darya Chernova is an editor of the samizdat “K!”, a curator of film programs, and a lecturer. Polina Pribytkova is a producer, film curator, and author of texts about cinema. Nikita Spiridonov is a director, curator, and composer. Yana Rot is an artist. Dima Makhno is an artist, designer, and co-founder of the samizdat “FLEXUS))”.

    “Student cinema is always an experiment, a chance and audacity. These are films that do not seek approval, but want to be seen by the audience. We will share such works at the festival,” says Maria Dantsis, a teacher of the Video Art option at the HSE School of Design and curator of SmallShorts.

    The festival program aims to capture the movement of contemporary student cinema, its optics, doubts and interests, combining expert assessments and intuitive approaches.

    Nominations and Winners

    Screen I — Feature and documentary films

    plemya, directed by Sasha Kozma “To Each His Own Sky”, directed by Mira Erkenova “The Researcher”, directed by Mikhail Romanov

    Screen II — Experimental Video and Video Art

    “I Dreamed That I Found a Flower That Fulfills Wishes,” directed by Mila Afanasyeva “GARAGE 7-11,” directed by Ulyana Petrovskaya “A Kitchen Gadget Led to a Sweet and Sour Ending,” directed by Vasily Zamyatin

    Screen III — Animation and Generative Graphics

    Totally secret, dir. Elizaveta Gorskaya “Grisha Lyoshechkin and Dreammashina”, dir. Tonya Komarova, Eliz Bozalp “Genesis”, dir. Alena Filippova

    Special Jury Mentions:

    “Zomia – the land of gardens”, directed by Vladimir Kondrashov “DAO – a parable about blockchain technologies”, directed by Nikita Sevastyanov Get me another tie, directed by Anastasia Indeykina

    Where and when: June 28, 16:00 — round table of young film critics, GES-2. Address: Bolotnaya Embankment, 15 (floor 1). June 29, 17:00 — screening of the competition program, Zotov Center. Address: Khodynskaya St., 2, building 1 (Presnya City residential complex).

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  • MIL-OSI: Political polarisation is rising globally and posing new challenges for businesses, according to Willis latest report

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LONDON, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rising political polarisation is associated with increased political violence and unpredictable oscillations in government policies, according to the latest Political Risk Index by Willis (NASDAQ: WTW), a leading global advisory, broking, and solutions company. This edition of the Index focusses on political polarisation in countries worldwide and its main drivers and consequences.

    Findings from the index reveal affective polarisation* is at a historic high, on a global average basis. This suggests that people are increasingly likely to perceive supporters of opposing political parties as hostile. Countries enduring violent political conflicts tend to be the most polarised, but on average, affective polarisation is rising fastest in democracies like the US, Germany, India, Brazil and Bulgaria.

    The index also covers ideological polarisation** (the degree to which people agree on core policy issues) and elite polarisation*** (the degree to which political rivals consider each other as legitimate). The US is the only country globally where affective, ideological and elite polarisation have all increased at a rapid pace over the past 15 years.

    After reviewing over a century’s worth of data from more than 200 countries, Willis found that in democracies, surges in polarisation tended to follow economic crises or corruption scandals, which appeared to discredit traditional political leaders. These surges were often accompanied by the growth of populist political movements and an increased frequency of political violence events.

    Other key findings include:

    • The highest levels of affective polarisation globally are in countries where political competition happens along ethnic or religious lines.
    • Long-serving political leaders and controversial populists are a polarising force in several countries.
    • Geopolitical and foreign policy divides can also lead to polarisation of societies.
    • Polarisation and populism are rising both in the US and Europe and in the emerging world.

    The research also identifies some hopeful trends. Truth and reconciliation processes, cross-party coalitions, and open and transparent investigations in cases of corruption or other crises have been accompanied by rapid reductions in political polarisation in the past. There is reason to believe that lessons from these examples could be applied to current challenges.

    Sam Wilkin, director of political risk analytics at Willis, said: “There is a well-established correlation between polarisation and political violence. But polarisation is also being felt on a more personal basis, such as how we perceive our friends and colleagues. Businesses face growing challenges from operating in increasingly polarised societies.”

    The complete report can be downloaded here.  

    *Affective polarisation refers to the phenomenon of individuals developing strong positive feelings toward members of their own group (in-group) and negative feelings towards members of opposing groups (out-groups), particularly in a political context. It involves a difference between how people feel about their own party or group and how they feel about those who support opposing parties or groups. This can lead to increased hostility, reduced willingness to compromise, and a lack of empathy for those with different political views. 

    **Ideological polarisation refers to the extent to which political attitudes become more divided and extreme, often along partisan lines. This can manifest as individuals and groups holding increasingly divergent views on issues, and a greater emphasis on partisan identity over shared values or common ground. 

    ***Elite polarisation refers to the ideological divide and political disagreement among elites—such as elected officials, party leaders, policymakers, and influential media figures—typically along partisan lines.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: A faster, more efficient planning appeals process 

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    News story

    A faster, more efficient planning appeals process 

    More planning appeals will be processed via a faster, simplified procedure under new regulations.  

    Simplified planning appeal procedures will be rolled out to the majority of planning appeals decided via written representations following a Ministerial decision to change regulation.  

    Expected to begin by the end of 2025, the reform is about streamlining processes to ensure planning appeal decisions can be made more quickly, benefiting developers, local authorities and communities alike.  

    Under the new process the majority of written representation appeals will accept only the evidence put before the local planning authority during application. This will not only speed up appeals but will also importantly, encourage a full body of evidence to be provided at application stage, giving local planning authorities the information they need to make decisions – aligning with universal planning principles of keeping decisions local. 

    Paul Morrison, Planning Inspectorate CEO, explains:

    Every delayed planning decision represents potential delays to development and uncertainty for local communities. This change is a common-sense approach to planning that benefits us all by removing unnecessary administrative burdens and focusing on what matters: well-informed, timely decisions based on high-quality applications from the start. 

    The simplified appeals process will deliver: 

    • A faster, more efficient planning appeals process that benefits everyone 

    • Keeping planning decisions local and reducing unnecessary bureaucracy 

    • Submit once, submit right – providing the complete picture at application stage 

    Initial estimates anticipate changes to regulation being made by the end of the year. From this date, applications to local planning authorities become eligible for the simplified appeals process. 

    More detail on the changes is available via dedicated guidance. We will update our procedural guide once we receive a final draft of the changed regulations. 

    The Planning Inspectorate remains committed to maintaining a fair planning system where all appeals are carefully considered against local and national planning policies.

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    Published 25 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Anchor fails to meet RSH’s governance standards 

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Anchor fails to meet RSH’s governance standards 

    The Regulator of Social Housing has downgraded Anchor’s governance grading to G3 in a regulatory judgement published today (Wednesday 25 June), after an investigation found issues of serious regulatory concern.  

    RSH found insufficient evidence that Anchor has an appropriate, robust and prudent risk and control framework and that it has adequately managed and addressed key risks relating to landlord health and safety.   

    There is also insufficient assurance that Anchor’s data is robust and that systems and processes are adequate to ensure key information is monitored and accurately reported.   

    Anchor has identified that there have been errors in its landlord health and safety compliance performance reporting and is undertaking a review of its data, which is ongoing.   

    Anchor received a C3 consumer grading in February after RSH found serious failings in its delivery of the consumer standards. Anchor was then placed on the gradings –under review list while RSH investigated further issues relating to governance.  

    RSH also published a range of other regulatory judgements today, including a C3 grading for Slough Borough Council.  

    Following an inspection, RSH found that Slough Borough Council: 

    • Lacked meaningful tenant engagement and provided limited performance information for tenants 

    • Could not demonstrate how homes were allocated in a fair and transparent way 

    First Garden Cities Homes and Southway Housing Trust were both downgraded to a G2 governance grading and were regraded to V2 for viability. Both received C2 gradings.  

    Pickering and Ferens Homes received C1/G1/V1 gradings and Tuntum Housing Association Limited received C2/G1/V2 gradings.  

    Kate Dodsworth, Chief of Regulatory Engagement at RSH, said:  

    Good governance is critical for delivering good services and keeping tenants safe in their homes. All landlords need to make sure they have strong governance and controls in place in order to have a better grasp of strategic risks. 

    Equally, delivering the outcomes of the new consumer standards is vital for tenants’ health and safety and making sure their voices are heard. Our programme of proactive inspections is helping bring issues to light so they can be put right as soon as possible.

    Notes to Editors

    1. RSH regulates housing associations and other private registered providers against its full set of standards. Councils are regulated against the consumer and rent standards only. 

    2. More information about RSH’s responsive engagement, programmed inspections and consumer gradings is also available on its website.   

    3. RSH promotes a viable, efficient and well-governed social housing sector able to deliver more and better social homes. It does this by setting standards and carrying out robust regulation focusing on driving improvement in social landlords, including local authorities, and ensuring that housing associations are well-governed, financially viable and offer value for money. It takes appropriate action if the outcomes of the standards are not being delivered.  

    Provider Consumer grade Governance grade Viability grade Process
    Anchor Hanover Group C3 (based on previous assessment) G3 (downgrade) V1 (based on previous assessment) Responsive Engagement
    First Garden Cities Homes Limited C2 G2 (downgrade) V2 (Regrade from V1) Inspection and Responsive Engagement
    Pickering and Ferens Homes C1 G1 V1 Inspection
    Slough Borough Council C3 N/A N/A Inspection
    Southway Housing Trust (Manchester) Limited C2 G2 (downgrade) V2 (Regrade from V1) Inspection
    The Housing Plus Group Limited   G1 V2 Interim RJ (Merger/ Acquisition)
    Tuntum Housing Association Limited C2 G1 V2 Inspection

    For general enquiries email enquiries@rsh.gov.uk. For media enquiries please see our Media Enquiries page.

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    Published 25 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Muscovites can place an order for discounted meals through the EMIAS.INFO mobile app

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    You can now place an order for subsidized meals at a milk distribution point (MDP) not only on the portal Mos.ru, but also in the mobile application “EMIAS. INFO”. It is possible to choose a pick-up point, a schedule for receiving products and place an order for several children at the same time. This was reported by Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development.

    “The EMIAS.INFO mobile app has become an indispensable digital assistant for millions of residents of the capital. We have expanded its functionality, and now the main Moscow medical app has the ability to place orders for subsidized meals. The procedure has become much more convenient – all information about the ordered meals for children is displayed to the parent in the service. And most importantly, there is no longer a need to place an order individually for each child, since it is possible to specify several children at once. Access to the service via smartphone will allow families to order food sets from the milk kitchen even more conveniently and quickly,” said Anastasia Rakova.

    In the section “Services for you” – “Milk kitchen” you can order free food and choose a convenient milk distribution point, frequency and schedule for receiving products. After that, a QR code of the current order is generated to receive the set at the point.

    In the EMIAS.INFO application, city residents can also find all the important information about the history of orders for subsidized meals: current and processed orders, their numbers, statuses, periods of receipt, composition of food packages, as well as the name, schedule and operating mode of milk distribution points.

    Subsidized meals are provided to pregnant women, children under three years of age (nursing mothers of babies under six months), as well as children from large families under seven years of age, children with chronic diseases under 15 years of age, and disabled children.

    Parents of children registered with a city polyclinic or pregnant women registered with a women’s consultation center can receive food packages if they have permanent registration in the capital and a valid compulsory medical insurance policy issued in Moscow.

    You can submit an application electronically on the mos.ru portal using the service “Application for receiving food at the milk kitchen” and a one-time visit to a local doctor to obtain permission to independently place orders on the portal or in the application. For city residents who have previously confirmed their preferential category, submitted an electronic or paper application and received free meals based on medical reports, the ordering service will be automatically available in the EMIAS.INFO application and on the mos.ru portal.

    Today, there are more than 200 MRPs operating in Moscow. They are open daily from 06:30 to 15:00 with a break from 12:30 to 13:00.

    Moscow has been digitalizing its healthcare system for over 10 years. The basis of this process is a single digital platform, which is being jointly developed by the Moscow Social Development Complex and the city Department of Information TechnologyIt allows for personalized care of each patient at all stages – from diagnosis and treatment to follow-up.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Saudi Telecom Company and Huawei Jointly Released a White Paper Outlining Practical Path for AI-Powered Intelligent Transformation

    Source: Huawei

    Headline: Saudi Telecom Company and Huawei Jointly Released a White Paper Outlining Practical Path for AI-Powered Intelligent Transformation

    [Copenhagen, Denmark, June 25, 2025] Saudi Telecom Company (stc), in collaboration with Huawei, launched at OTF2025 in Copenhagen the White Paper “An Intelligent Transformation Journey from Vision to Reality”. The paper presents a strategic vision and key practices driving intelligent transformation in the telecommunications industry – highlighting how AI is enhancing customer experience, operational efficiency, and innovation – while underlining the critical role of converged data management. It also demonstrates practical steps for realizing transformation – by optimizing business processes, strengthening human-machine collaboration, unifying data architecture, and leveraging AI- driven capabilities.

    stc-Huawei joint released whitepaper for intelligent transformation

    To advance in transforming customer experience, improving operational efficiency, and driving revenue growth, stc is showcasing strategic leadership through an enterprise-wide intelligent transformation, powered by Huawei AI-centric platforms and data-driven innovation. Key initiatives include business-driven data quality management and the Technology Unit Brain (TU Brain) Co-pilot – both designed to boost efficiency, elevate customer satisfaction, and deliver tangible improvements in operational excellence and customer experience innovation.
    The successful innovation of the unified data architecture with AI-empowered solution provides a valuable practical reference for global operators accelerating their journey toward intelligent transformation. Looking ahead, the partnership between stc and Huawei points to a future where AI innovation is accelerated through a cloud-native, data-centric model. A strong data foundation will be critical to unlocking operational excellence and driving new monetization opportunities.

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  • MIL-OSI Video: UK 🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister’s Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) – 25 June 2025

    Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

    Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.

    In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.

    The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.

    Want to find out more about what’s happening in the House of Commons this week? Follow the House of Commons on:

    Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/HouseofCommons
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ukhouseofcommons
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ukhouseofcommons

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1fzG93hQpg

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  • MIL-OSI Video: UK 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister’s Questions – 25 June 2025

    Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

    Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) – https://youtube.com/live/j1fzG93hQpg

    Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.

    In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.

    The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.

    Want to find out more about what’s happening in the House of Commons this week? Follow the House of Commons on:

    Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/HouseofCommons
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ukhouseofcommons
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ukhouseofcommons

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Power to the people; funding community-led development in Somalia


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    In the heart of Galmudug State, Somalia, the dream of two young women, Iftin and Aminaa, to attend university in Abudwaq was fraught with challenges.

    Frequent power cuts and a long, dark and possibly dangerous road between the campus and town made it nearly impossible for them and other girls to attend evening classes.

    Determined to find a solution, they approached the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Co-Funding System (CFS), which provides matching funding for community-led projects and which is designed to empower local communities in Somalia to take charge of their development and recovery.

    Rallying 19 other women students, Iftin and Aminaa submitted a simple yet transformative proposal….. to crowdfund for solar streetlights and a solar energy system for the school.

    By July 2022, the girls had raised $10,000. IOM matched this amount and added $50,000 more.

    The result was a well-lit and secure road from Abudwaq town to the university and a fully functional solar energy system.

    The system now powers the university around the clock with clean energy.

    The impact didn’t stop there.

    The community later decided to connect a nearby borehole to the system, providing clean, free water to all of Abudwaq and nearby pastoralist communities, who now bring their livestock to drink and graze near the water source.

    “Abudwaq was not one of our original target locations,” explained Mohamed Mohamud Hussein, an IOM officer working on community-based planning. “But we considered the proposal because it was well thought out, transformational for the community, and aligned with the CFS’s mandate and priorities around ownership and sustainability.”

    Iftin and Aminaa’s determination set an example for other communities across Somalia.

    Community power

    Piloted by IOM in 2021, the CFS has become one of Somalia’s most innovative recovery tools. It puts power in the hands of local communities.

    By the end of 2024, 42 projects had been completed, reaching over 580,000 people across 22 districts in central Somalia.

    Nine more are ongoing. Close to 1,600 community and diaspora members contributed, raising over $500,000, which IOM matched with $2.3 million.

    Even in fragile settings, collective action is making a difference. In Farjano, a settlement for internally displaced persons in Galmudug State, the construction of a new primary school did more than provide classrooms. It has restored hope.

    “For the very first time, all my children could go to school – and it was free,” said Shamso, a mother of three.

    In Mataban, a newly built youth stadium fostered unity and a sense of shared identity. Groups that had once avoided each other began to spend time together. “The stadium brought us together in ways we never imagined,” said Mustaf, a resident of Mataban. “It’s not just for sports – it’s where our community feels united.”

    By requiring communities to identify their needs and raise initial funds, the CFS takes a bottom-up rather than traditional top-down approach to development.

    It ensures that projects are not only community-driven but also have a higher chance of long-term success and impact

    The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) which begins in Sevilla, Spain on 30 June, aims to reform financing at all levels, and will no doubt consider the local solutions and community-driven initiatives which have proven so successful in Somalia.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of UN News.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Commemoration of Martyrs Day by Diaspora Nationals


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    Eritrean nationals residing in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, Germany, Scandinavian countries, and the United States, as well as Eritrea’s Permanent Representative to the African Union and the Economic Commission for Africa, commemorated Martyrs Day.

    According to reports, at commemorative events held in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, the nationals pledged to augment the Martyrs Trust Fund and continue their support to the families of martyrs. Nationals in Sweden contributed over 104 thousand Kroner towards Martyrs Trust Fund.

    Eritrean nationals in various German cities also organized walkathons, candlelight vigils, and cultural and artistic performances in memory of the martyrs. At the Berlin event, certificates of recognition were awarded to individuals who assumed responsibility for supporting the families of martyrs.

    Nationals in Dubai and the Northern Emirates commemorated Martyrs Day with great spirit on19 June, featuring candlelight vigils and cultural programs. They also expressed their readiness to uphold the trust of the martyrs through supporting families of martyrs and hard work. Similarly, nationals in Kuwait commemorated Martyrs Day with great pride.

    Members of the Eritrean Embassy in Ethiopia, along with Eritrea’s Permanent Representative to the African Union and the Economic Commission for Africa, also marked Martyrs Day with patriotic zeal.

    Eritrean nationals across various U.S. cities commemorated the day, pledging to strengthen their participation and contributions to support the families of martyrs. Nationals in Chicago and its environs contributed over 30,240 U.S. Dollars in support of 42 families of martyrs.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.

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