Category: Europe

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Residents of TiNAO were reminded of opportunities for leisure and additional education for children

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Currently, there are 18 children’s art schools, six cultural centers and 10 libraries of the capital in the Troitsky and Novomoskovsky administrative districts. Department of CultureYoung residents can master folk instruments and programming, try their hand at aerial gymnastics and blogging, create cartoons or perform on a professional stage.

    From aerial gymnastics to programming

    At the Desna Culture House, children can learn the basics of playing the gusli, domra, and balalaika, as well as learn more about folk music, hone their theatrical skills, work on diction, articulation, and breathing. In addition, children of all ages can play chess, checkers, and ping-pong.

    Sports section lovers are welcome at the Vatutinki cultural center: taekwondo teaches the art of self-defense without weapons, the rhythmic gymnastics studio develops plasticity and coordination, and also teaches the basics of choreography and aerial gymnastics. Schoolchildren can also learn aircraft modeling or forest orientation together with the local history quest club. The institution regularly hosts creative master classes for children of different ages.

    The Klenovo Community Center is suitable for the most creative kids: here they study pottery and carpentry, and also create their own musical groups under the guidance of teachers. There is an opportunity to learn the basics of blogging – try your hand at writing text blogs and learn how to correctly formulate ideas, attract the attention of subscribers and competently convey information. In Library No. 259, children can master mental arithmetic, costume design, gain knowledge of the history of writing and literature.

    For those interested in linguistics, the Mikhailovskoye Community Center offers classes in Chinese and English from scratch. The institution offers the opportunity to learn theater and choreography, as well as various arts and crafts techniques. You can study English in Library No. 260 (for children aged seven to 12) and the art studio section (for children aged four to 12).

    And in the Peresvet House of Culture, young guests can become actors of a real musical theater, try themselves in the role of an animator, create a unique cartoon, master programming skills and safe work on the Internet, and also learn to play a six-string guitar under the guidance of an experienced teacher. You can learn visual programming and graphic design, learn more about the Python programming language in Library No. 262.

    The Yubileiny Community Center gives everyone the opportunity to learn and try out lace-making techniques, develop their vocal skills, and master the basics of theater and choreography.

    Quality education close to home

    The Kyiv Children’s Music School has everything necessary for an effective educational process. Classrooms are fully equipped with musical instruments, special equipment, furniture, and the staff maintains a high level of training of students and education of musically gifted children. At school, children can receive additional education in the field of musical art. Today, they teach how to play the piano, violin, button accordion and accordion, guitar, flute, clarinet and saxophone. In addition, you can try yourself in one of the creative groups: the boys’ vocal ensemble “Kaleidoscope”, the ensemble “Raduga” and the vocal ensemble “Vesnushki”. The groups regularly take part in concerts at the district and city level.

    You can learn to sing, dance and draw at the Children’s School of Arts in the city of Moskovsky. For 50 years, the institution has carefully preserved and developed traditions in the field of musical and aesthetic education for children. The school has three departments: art, choreography and music. Creative groups and soloists annually win competitions and festivals of various levels. In 2024, a student of the academic vocal class became a first-degree laureate of the Moscow Mayor’s grants in the field of culture and art.

    The Voskresenskaya Children’s Art School operates in TiNAO. It has departments of choral singing, piano, academic vocals, guitar, violin and an art department, and also holds classes in choreographic creativity and early aesthetic development for children aged six. Students can join the Melnitsa choreographic ensemble, the Radost vocal ensemble, the guitar ensemble, the Elegy senior choir, the Nastroenie junior choir and the Andante concert choir. The groups regularly take part in performances at the district and city level, as well as in all-Russian and international events.

    In the children’s art school “Children of the Blue Bird”, training for children aged six to 17 is conducted in three areas of creative activity: fine, theatrical and choreographic arts. The institution employs the choreographic group “Eroshki”, the folk dance ensemble “Rus” and the vocal ensemble “Rosinochka”. The school’s students regularly become winners of prestigious city, all-Russian and international creative competitions.

    In the Shchapovskaya Children’s School of Arts “Harmony” you can learn to play the piano, string, folk and wind instruments, master academic vocals, pop and jazz singing and painting. Students regularly become laureates and diploma winners of competitions and festivals of various levels.

    There are four departments in the Mikhailovo-Yartsevskaya Children’s Art School: music (piano, button accordion, accordion, violin, saxophone, clarinet, recorder, guitar and balalaika), choreography, folklore and art. The choreographic ensemble “Svetelitsa”, the folk song ensemble “Larchik” and the art group “Risovashki” have repeatedly become laureates of city, regional and international competitions. There is a department of early aesthetic development (drawing, singing and dancing), as well as an off-budget department for children and adults.

    The Troitsk Children’s School of Arts named after M.I. Glinka implements programs for teaching piano, folk, string, wind and percussion instruments, as well as choral singing, choreography, painting and theoretical disciplines. The orchestra of Russian folk instruments, the classical dance ensemble “Grand Pa”, the ballroom dance group, the senior choir Prima Vera, the middle choir “Ocean of smiles”, the vocal and choral ensemble “Aquamarine”, the senior chamber ensemble “Prima”, the boys’ choir, the string instruments ensemble and the jazz orchestra have been created and successfully perform at competitions, concerts and festivals here. The high level of training of students and the professionalism of teachers are confirmed from year to year by successful performances at district, regional and all-Russian festivals and competitions.

    Young artists study at the Troitsk Children’s Art School. Academic drawing, painting, composition and sculpture are taught here. Students can also try their hand at such exciting areas as engraving, computer graphics and animation. The history of Russian art and world art culture is mandatory. The institution holds competitions, olympiads, master classes, and organizes educational excursions to museums and exhibition halls. Every year, graduates of the school enter art colleges and universities, becoming artists, architects and designers.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Bulgarian authorities arrest 18 for smuggling migrants across its southern border

    Source: Europol

    On 3 June, law enforcement carried out raids in five major cities across Bulgaria under the supervision of the Burgas Prosecutor’s Office. Officers from Greece, Romania and Moldova joined Bulgarian investigators on the ground, with Europol also deployed to support the action. In total, 18 people were arrested, including a high-value target.The criminal network used a variety of vehicles to…

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  • MIL-OSI Video: European Union extends temporary protection for Ukrainians

    Source: European Commission (video statements)

    The European Commission has proposed extending temporary protection for Ukrainians in the EU until March 4, 2027. Announced on June 4, 2025, this proposal aims to provide legal certainty and maintain consistent protection standards across EU Member States for those fleeing Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.

    Beyond extending protection, the Commission suggests measures to facilitate integration into host countries and support voluntary return to Ukraine. Initiatives include information hubs, exploratory visits, and coordinated transition programs. A Special Envoy will be appointed to ensure close collaboration with Member States and Ukrainian authorities.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Battle of Britain Pilot’s Grave Identified in the Netherlands

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    News story

    Battle of Britain Pilot’s Grave Identified in the Netherlands

    More than eighty five years after his death, the previously unmarked grave of Flying Officer Philip Anthony Neville Cox, has finally been identified and a service of rededication held at his graveside.

    The Reverend Jonathan Steward at the graveside of Flying Officer Cox (Crown Copyright)

    The rededication service, organised by the MOD’s Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC), also known as the ‘MOD War Detectives’, was held at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s (CWGC) Bergen op Zoom War Cemetery in The Netherlands, yesterday afternoon (4 June 25). The service was conducted by the Reverend Jonathan Stewart CF, Station Chaplain RAF Odiham. 

    JCCC Caseworker, Tracey Bowers, said: 

    I am grateful to the researcher who originally submitted evidence suggesting this brave Pilot was buried in the grave in Bergen op Zoom cemetery. Cox was a brave and talented Officer and excelled in all aspects of service life, serving his Country for 8 years, he will never be forgotten.

    Flying Officer Philip Anthony Neville Cox RAF No.501 (County of Gloucestershire) Sqn, Royal Auxiliary Air Force 

    Evidence and research undertaken by the researcher, RAF Air Historical Branch, CWGC and JCCC shows that Cox was reported missing, believed dead when his Hurricane P3808 failed to return from an operation on 27 July 1940, over Dover. A month later a body was washed ashore on the Westenschouwen (Dutch coast) and buried as an unknown British Air Force Officer, the records also showed some details of his name and number (Cox 33XXX). When he was concentrated into Bergen op Zoom cemetery in 1946 it appears some of these details were accidentally struck off and attempts to identify him missed resulting in him being buried as an “Unknown”. Research shows there was only one other missing with the name Cox but he was not an Officer and the date and location of his crash ruled him out.  

    Reverend Jonathan Steward CF said 

    It has been a real honour to be part of the rededication service for Flying Officer Cox. Having his name forever written in stone is more than symbolic. It shows our commitment to honour and commemorate his sacrifice and show that it will not be forgotten.

    The military party stand behind the newly erected headstone for Flying Officer Cox (Crown Copyright)

    Cox was not only a talented Pilot but sportsman too excelling in both fencing and soccer he was described in his RAF reports as “A good all-round sportsman and very keen on all games. He has showed judgement and will be an asset to the Service”. 

    The grave will now be cared for by CWGC. Fergus Read, Commemorations Case Officer at the CWGC, said:  

    It is an honour to have been involved in the research that led to the formal identification of Flying Officer Cox. This case involved evidence from multiple sources – including Dutch and German archives – which had not been previously connected. It was a privilege to play a part in establishing where this Battle of Britain pilot was buried and the Commission will care for his grave, in perpetuity.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Change of British High Commissioner to Lesotho: Martine Sobey

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Change of British High Commissioner to Lesotho: Martine Sobey

    Mrs Martine Sobey has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Kingdom of Lesotho in succession to Mr Harry MacDonald.

    Martine Sobey

    Mrs Martine Sobey has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Kingdom of Lesotho in succession to Mr Harry MacDonald who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mrs Sobey will take up her appointment during September 2025.

    Curriculum vitae         

    Full name: Martine Sunshine Sobey       

    Year Role
    2023 to present Abuja, Climate Change and Nature Team Lead
    2022 to 2023 BEIS-FCDO, Team Leader, Joint International Forests Unit
    2021 to 2022 BEIS, Team Leader Forests, Land Use and Carbon Markets
    2019 to 2020 BEIS, Bilateral Partnerships Lead, International Climate Finance
    2019 Joined Civil Service
    2017 to 2019 Rockefeller Foundation, Senior Manager – Africa Region
    2009 to 2017 Environment, climate and international development consulting roles
    2008 to 2009 King’s College London, Masters in Climate Change, Environment and Globalisation

    Media enquiries

    Email newsdesk@fcdo.gov.uk

    Telephone 020 7008 3100

    Email the FCDO Newsdesk (monitored 24 hours a day) in the first instance, and we will respond as soon as possible.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Breakthrough in Biomedicine: Polytechnic Project Receives International Award

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    Project Biomedical Image and Data Analysis Laboratories The Institute of Biomedical Systems and Biotechnology received the international university award in the field of artificial intelligence and big data “Gravity” in the nomination “Breakthrough scientific research and development”.

    The competition was held in 2025, organized by the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Tomsk State University and the University Consortium of Data Scientists Association. This is the largest annual event in the country dedicated to popularizing the most significant university projects in the field of AI and introducing breakthrough technologies into leading sectors of the economy.

    SPbPU scientists presented the project “Decoding the Brain Code: AI Platform for Multimodal Analysis of Neural Data”. It involves using AI models for multi-level and multimodal analysis of data on the structure of synapses, neurons and neural networks of the brain, as well as their relationship with behavior and cognitive functions.

    The project is aimed at solving complex problems and finding new research hypotheses in neurobiology and medicine. The main stages include pre-processing and image quality improvement, automatic segmentation of biological structures, data analysis in research tasks and preclinical trials, as well as the development of LLM adapted for the industry. For the first time in Russia, we have developed and applied large fundamental models for analyzing significant arrays of data on neuronal activity, – said the head of the laboratory Ekaterina Pchitskaya.

    The project was implemented by a team of 11 people – research associates and programmers of the laboratory, research engineers and laboratory assistants, postgraduates and students of the IBSiB. Representatives of the Physics and Mechanics Institute also participated: Vyacheslav Chukanov, Alexander Sachuk, Ivan Zolin, Darya Smirnova, Daniil Baev, Evgeny Gerasimov, Georgy Raev, Vyacheslav Karasev, Grigory Chevykalov, Vladimir Skvortsov.

    We are proud of our young researchers who are constantly searching and offering non-standard solutions to current problems. It is gratifying that their efforts in the field of applying artificial intelligence technologies have been noted at such a high expert level and will receive a moral and material incentive for further development, – noted Vice-Rector for Research at SPbPU Yuri Fomin.

    The award ceremony took place at the scientific congress of the University Consortium of Big Data Researchers. Participants presented research and applied projects in the field of data analysis and AI. Ivan Zolin, a programmer at the SPbPU Laboratory of Biomedical Image and Data Analysis, presented a report entitled “Neural Networks for Improving Microscopic Images in Biomedicine”. He presented a cloud-based complex of fluorescence microscopy processing models, including TriDeFusion denoising and deconvolution, accessible through a user-friendly web interface.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Sobyanin: Organ and tissue transplant department opened at hospital No. 52

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    A department for organ and tissue transplantation has opened at City Clinical Hospital No. 52. It specializes in providing surgical care to patients with terminal stage chronic kidney disease. Sergei Sobyanin reported this in his telegram channel.

    “Kidney transplantation is the priority and most effective form of renal replacement therapy. Now in

    City Clinical Hospital No. 52 “patients with chronic kidney disease can receive the full range of medical care in one place: from primary diagnosis to kidney transplantation and subsequent outpatient monitoring,” the Mayor of Moscow wrote.

    Source: Sergei Sobyanin’s Telegram channel @mos_sobyanin

    The department is located in a building with a modern operating unit, two resuscitation and intensive care units.

    It became the fourth in the city. organ transplant center along with the Moscow Multidisciplinary Scientific and Clinical Center named after S.P. Botkin, the Research Institute of Emergency Care named after N.V. Sklifosovsky and the Moscow Clinical Scientific Center named after A.S. Loginov.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s domestically produced 9-valent HPV vaccine aims to boost immunization coverage

    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 5 (Xinhua) — China’s medical device administration has approved the launch of the country’s first domestically produced 9-valent HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine, ending a decade of foreign dominance in the Chinese market.

    The new vaccine, called Cecolin 9, was included in a list of approved drugs released Wednesday by China’s National Medical Products Administration.

    “The approval of Cecolin 9 not only opens up more opportunities for women to be vaccinated in China, but may also expand the availability and coverage of vaccination, helping to reduce the risk of cervical cancer,” said Zhang Jun, director of the Institute of Public Health at Xiamen University and a leading scientist on the vaccine development team.

    HPV vaccines are commonly used to prevent cervical cancer in women, as well as genital cancers and warts in both men and women.

    Cecolin 9, which targets nine HPV strains, was developed by Xiamen University, Xiang An Key Laboratory of Biomedicine and Xiamen Innovax Biotech Co., Ltd.

    With the approval of Cecolin 9, China has become the second country in the world after the United States to have independent self-sufficiency in the production of highly valent HPV vaccine.

    Compared with bivalent HPV vaccines, which are effective against two high-risk genotypes (HPV 16 and 18), 9-valent HPV vaccines additionally protect against five high-risk genotypes (HPV 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58) and two low-risk genotypes (HPV 6 and 11), and have been shown to be more effective in protecting against cervical cancer.

    After 18 years of hard work, Chinese researchers have overcome major technical challenges in producing virus-like particles (VLPs) from several HPV types using the E. coli platform and completed key clinical trial processes.

    Since 2019, five targeted clinical trials have been conducted in China, in which the new vaccine has demonstrated a favorable safety profile and a strong immune response comparable to similar international drugs on the market.

    Statistics show that there are approximately 700,000 cases of HPV-related cancer worldwide each year, including about 530,000 cases of cervical cancer. At the same time, the vaccination method can effectively prevent HPV infection by 94 percent.

    In 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched a global programme to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer, aiming to ensure that 90% of girls are fully vaccinated against HPV by age 15 by 2030.

    In line with the WHO programme, China’s National Health Commission has launched an action plan to eliminate cervical cancer for the period 2022-2030, which urges expansion of HPV immunisation coverage across the country. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: V. Putin and D. Trump held a telephone conversation

    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

    Moscow, June 5 /Xinhua/ – Russian and US Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump held their fourth telephone conversation on Wednesday, TASS reported, citing the Russian leader’s aide Yuri Ushakov.

    “How did the conversation begin: naturally, with a discussion of the situation around Ukraine. Vladimir Putin spoke in detail about the results of the second round of direct Russian-Ukrainian negotiations in Istanbul,” the Kremlin spokesman said.

    “In addition to Ukraine, a whole range of international issues were discussed, I would say, with an emphasis on the somewhat stalemate in the negotiations between the US and Iran on the Iranian nuclear program,” he noted. According to Yu. Ushakov, D. Trump stated in a telephone conversation the need for assistance from Russia in the situation with the Iranian nuclear program.

    The two leaders also discussed the situation in the Middle East and the ongoing armed conflict between India and Pakistan. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: D. Trump signed a document banning entry from 12 countries

    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

    LOS ANGELES, June 5 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday evening signed a proclamation banning travel from 12 countries on national security grounds.

    The White House said the document completely bans entry for citizens of Afghanistan, Haiti, Iran, Yemen, Libya, Myanmar, the Republic of Congo, Somalia, Sudan, Chad, Equatorial Guinea and Eritrea. These countries were found to be “deficient in their background checks and determined to pose a very high risk to the United States,” the statement said.

    In addition, the decree partially restricts entry for citizens of seven countries: Burundi, Venezuela, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo and Turkmenistan.

    The ban is set to come into effect on June 9 at 00:01.

    “The restrictions imposed by this proclamation are necessary to secure the cooperation of foreign governments, enforce our immigration laws, and advance other important foreign policy, national security, and counterterrorism goals,” the White House said.

    The ban does not apply to lawful permanent residents of the United States, holders of valid visas, recipients of certain categories of visas, or persons whose entry is in the national interest of the United States. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI: Atos to deliver key IT services and applications for UEFA Nations League Finals™ 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

                                                                    Press Release

    Atos to deliver key IT services and applications for UEFA Nations League Finals 2025

    Paris, France – 5 June, 2025 – Atos, the Official Information Technology Partner of UEFA National Team Football, will deliver key IT services and applications support for the UEFA Nations League Finals™(UNLF) 2025, taking place from June 4 to June 8, 2025, in Germany. Atos’ expertise will once again support hundreds of millions of fans worldwide to share the electrifying experience of one of the highest profile football tournaments.

    To provide the best experience for all stakeholders, from the European football family to fans and media, Atos will be responsible for managing core IT planning and operations systems all requiring the highest level of reliability, efficiency and security. These solutions include:

    • Event Management systems including accreditation, access control solutions, competitions solutions, radio communication and service desk services.
    • Diffusion system like the football service platform, the mobile app, the website including some embedded gaming functionalities such as match predictor and quiz about competitions.
    • End-to-end cybersecurity services, from compliance and threat intelligence to on-the-ground and hybrid-cloud security.

    Since the inception of their partnership in 2022, Atos have assisted UEFA on a day-to-day basis to manage, improve, and optimize its complex technology landscape and in facing new technology challenges. In a new data consumption era, large sport associations need to keep pace with the expectations of their audiences, especially the youth fan base, who are craving for more personalization, technology and data, engagement and real-time information. To meet these challenges, Atos and UEFA have been striving to continuously introduce innovations driving immersive fan experiences with secure, real-time data and deliver best-in class, AI-powered IT solutions.

    Atos, helped make the UEFA EURO 2024™ a tremendous success, supporting over 200 applications, over 6 million app download, almost 1.3 billion email and app push notifications, and a cumulated live audience of over 5 billion. Atos and UEFA also introduced innovative applications like the Football Service Platform, providing data and statistics such as results, line-ups, live match events, players status and ranking of all UEFA teams, transforming all stakeholders’ experience.

    The entire Atos team, from the IT Command Center of UEFA in Nyon (Switzerland) to the delivery centers in Madrid and Barcelona (Spain), as well as Egypt, Poland, Romania and France are committed on daily basis to making sure UEFA is well-prepared to deliver exceptional experiences to fans around the world.

    We are excited to feel the competition pressure building up as we enter the last stages of UEFA Nations League preparation. Our team is working tirelessly to make sure we once again deliver a secure, flawless and innovative service to UEFA and provide all football fans with an unforgettable tournament experience.” said Nacho Moros, Head of Atos Major Events.

    “Since the beginning of our partnership with Atos in 2022, we have been making advances in the quality of services we are introducing and providing to all the Football stakeholders. We are confident that the 2025 edition of the Nations League will once again leverage the most advanced technologies to provide all football fans an amazing experience”, stated Hosni Ajala, Chief of ICT at UEFA.

    Atos has been serving its partners and customers through a dedicated in-house sports and major events division (“Major Events”) for over 3 decades, giving it an unmatched experience and the flexibility to serve its customers regardless of their exposure, size and scale. From global events to local competitions, Atos consistently strives to deliver technology excellence to its entire customer base. 

    Atos has been involved with the Olympic Movement since 1992 and the Paralympic Movement since 2002 and is the Official Digital Technology Partner of the European Olympic Committees, as well as the official Digital partner for Special Olympics International. The company is also the Official Information Technology Partner of UEFA National Team Football. Most recently, Atos has been instrumental in delivering successful leading-edge IT services for iconic events such as the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 or inspiring events such as Invictus Games Vancouver 2025 or the Special Olympics Torino Winter Games 2025. 

    To learn more about Atos solutions for sporting events and major events, visit  Atos Major event

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    About Atos Group

    Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 72,000 employees and annual revenue of c. € 10 billion, operating in 68 countries under two brands — Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris.

    The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

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  • MIL-OSI: Capgemini becomes an Official Partner of the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift until 2029 to power cycling through tech and innovation

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Capgemini becomes an Official Partner of the Tour de France
    and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift until 2029
    to power cycling through tech and innovation

    The new partnership encompasses 14 international cycling events including La Vuelta, Paris-Roubaix and Liège-Bastogne-Liège races, as well as five standalone women’s races

    Paris, June 5, 2025 – Capgemini announced today that it has become the Official Technology Partner, for the next 5 years, of 14 cycling races, including the world renowned Tour de France, to help drive innovation in professional cycling. Together, they will leverage technology, innovation and artificial intelligence (AI) to grow the cycling community, engage fans all over the world and bring cycling into people’s lives.

    This agreement, that goes beyond the Tour de France and the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, will see Capgemini support a series of international cycling events, that include both men’s races – such as La Vuelta, Paris-Nice, Critérium du Dauphiné, Paris-Roubaix, Paris-Tours, La Flèche Wallonne, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, the Tro Bro Leon, and the women’s races of La Vuelta Femenina by Carrefour.es, Paris-Roubaix Femmes avec Zwift, La Flèche Wallonne Femmes, Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes.

    As part of this new global long-term partnership, Capgemini is the Official Technology Partner of each of these events, bringing its deep expertise in digital innovation, technology and AI into the professional cycling field. Over the next five years, Capgemini will support these top cycling events in realizing their technology roadmap, delivering cutting-edge technological solutions aimed at enhancing performance insights, supporting international audiences and engaging fans, from casual enthusiasts to amateur cyclists. In 2024, the Tour de France reached more than 1 billion TV viewed hours in 190 countries and broke digital records with nearly 100 million website visits and 1.6 billion impressions on social media.

    With this partnership, Capgemini extends its sports sponsorship portfolio that focuses on bringing the breadth of the Group’s capabilities to enhance leading global events with technological innovation, high performance and team spirit at the heart. As a global company based in 50 countries, with well-established operations across regions that have a strong cycling fanbase such as Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, UK, and USA, Capgemini will promote the fourteen cycling races internationally.

    “At Capgemini, we are proud to partner with 14 iconic global sports competitions including the world-famous Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. Each embody the driving principles of precision, endurance, high performance and teamwork – attributes that we, at Capgemini, live by every day,” said Aiman Ezzat, Chief Executive Officer of Capgemini. “This partnership reflects our commitment to bringing the Group’s breadth of expertise and capabilities to enhance the future of sport through cutting-edge innovation, data-led insights and an augmented fan experience.”

    “We are very proud to launch this long-term partnership with Capgemini, leader in technology and innovation. This strategic partnership will help to promote and accelerate our digital ambitions for the Tour de France and all A.S.O. Cycling events around the world. New digital solutions will help to further enhance the Fan experience and engage new communities with innovative and upgraded features and services,” says Yann Le Moënner, A.S.O. Managing Director.

    Transforming sport through technology and innovation
    The partnership builds on Capgemini’s already strong track record in adding value to the fan experience and sporting performance through its portfolio of sports sponsorships.

    • In 2024, for the 37th America’s Cup, Capgemini and America’s Cup Media revealed the breakthrough WindSight IQTM technology in Barcelona. Through a combination of technology, engineering, data, and design, Capgemini developed a LiDAR-based sensor system that made the yacht racing more understandable and engaging for viewers. The solution enabled the viewers to visualize the wind and model potential race results, enhancing the fan experience.
    • This year, Capgemini is a Principal Partner of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, set to kick off in the UK in August. Since 2022, the Group has played a pivotal role in advancing inclusivity in the sport as a Global Partner of the Women in Rugby initiative and enabling the Capgemini Women in Rugby Leadership Programme, to support a new generation of female leaders in rugby.
    • For the 2025 Ryder Cup in September, Capgemini will bring a generative AI powered version of its Outcome IQ, a tool that puts the intelligence of real-time data in the palm of every fan’s hand, helping to enhance the fan experience by tracking outcome probabilities shot by shot. Capgemini is Worldwide Partner to the Ryder Cup up until and including the 2027 Ryder Cup in County Limerick, Ireland.

    About Capgemini
    Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.
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  • Putin tells Trump Russia has to respond to Ukrainian attacks

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Russian President Vladimir Putin told U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday that he would have to respond to Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia’s nuclear-capable bomber fleet, while also describing peace talks with Ukraine as “useful.”

    The war in Ukraine is intensifying after nearly four months of cajoling and threats to both Moscow and Kyiv from Trump, who says he wants peace after more than three years of the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War Two.

    After Ukraine bombed bridges and attacked Russia’s fleet of bombers deep in Siberia and Russia’s far north, Putin on Wednesday said he did not think Ukraine’s leaders wanted peace.

    Shortly after Putin discussed the attacks with top ministers in Moscow, Trump said he had spoken by telephone with Putin for one hour and 15 minutes, and that they had discussed the Ukrainian attacks and Iran.

    “We discussed the attack on Russia’s docked airplanes, by Ukraine, and also various other attacks that have been taking place by both sides. It was a good conversation, but not a conversation that will lead to immediate peace,” Trump said on social media.

    Russia has unleashed several massive aerial attacks on Ukraine over recent weeks.

    “President Putin did say, and very strongly, that he will have to respond to the recent attack on the airfields,” Trump said.

    A foreign policy aide to Putin, Yuri Ushakov, said the Russian leader told Trump on the call that ceasefire talks between Moscow and Kyiv have been productive, despite what he termed attempts by Ukraine to “disrupt” them.

    “Let me stress that our president described in detail the content of the talks and that these talks on the whole were useful,” Ushakov said.

    Memorandums outlining peace plans were exchanged and will be analysed, Ushakov said, “and we hope that afterwards the two sides will be able to continue their talks.”

    Ushakov confirmed the two presidents discussed other international issues, particularly the Middle East conflict and how Russia could help deal with Iran and its nuclear programme.

    On Iran, Trump said he believed Putin agreed with Washington that Iran “cannot have a nuclear weapon,” and accused Tehran of “slowwalking” decisions regarding the talks.

    Trump has been unusually silent on the Ukrainian attacks on the Russian bombers – one of the three pillars of Russia’s nuclear arsenal – though Moscow demanded that the United States and Britain restrain Ukraine.

    The Kremlin said Trump had told Putin that Washington was not informed in advance of the Ukrainian attacks. Trump’s Ukraine envoy said the risk of escalation from the war in Ukraine was “going way up” after the strikes.

    Russia and the United States are by far the world’s biggest nuclear powers: together they hold about 88% of all nuclear weapons.

    Each has three ways of nuclear attack – strategic bombers, land-launched intercontinental ballistic missiles and submarine-launched ballistic missiles – and any attack on any part of the “triad” is considered a grave escalation.

    WAR OR PEACE?

    In some of his most hawkish remarks in recent months on the outlook for peace, Putin on Wednesday said the bridge attacks had been directed against civilians and accused Ukrainian leadership of being a “terrorist organisation” supported by powers who were becoming “terrorist accomplices.”

    “The current Kyiv regime does not need peace at all,” Putin said at a meeting with senior officials. “What is there to talk about? How can we negotiate with those who rely on terror?”

    Ukraine has not commented on the bridge attacks. It denies it targets civilians, as does Russia, though civilians have been killed by both sides.

    Kyiv has similarly accused Moscow of not seriously wanting peace, citing as evidence Russian resistance to an immediate ceasefire. Russia says certain conditions must first be met.

    Putin, in his public remarks, did not mention the bomber attacks, which came just before Russia and Ukraine met for direct peace talks in Istanbul where Moscow set out what the United States has called “maximalist” aims.

    Before Putin spoke, other Russian officials said military options were “on the table” for its response to Ukrainian attacks deep inside Russia and accused the West of being involved in them.

    “We urge London and Washington to react in such a way as to stop further escalation,” Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov was quoted by the Interfax news agency as saying. Ryabkov oversees relations with the U.S. and arms control.

    British and U.S. officials have said they had no prior knowledge of the weekend attacks on Russian nuclear-capable long-range bombers. The White House has said Trump was not informed of Ukraine’s drone attack before it unfolded.

    (Reuters)

  • MIL-OSI Economics: Samsung Expands Global Availability of Sleep Apnea Feature on Galaxy Watch Series

    Source: Samsung

    Samsung Electronics announced today that the Sleep Apnea feature1 on the Galaxy Watch series — available through the Samsung Health Monitor app2 — is expanding to 34 European markets,3 as well as Australia and Singapore, bringing the global total to 70 markets.4
     
    This growth follows the feature’s receipt of CE (Conformité Européenne or European Conformity) marking for the European Economic Area. The CE marking affirms that Samsung meets the European Union’s health, safety and environmental protection standards, reinforcing its leadership in sleep technology. Additionally, the feature was recently approved by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration and Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority.
     
    The milestone builds on Samsung’s groundbreaking De Novo authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — the first of its kind for a wearable device to detect signs of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea.5 The Sleep Apnea feature was also approved by Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Brazil’s health regulatory agency ANVISA and Health Canada.
     
    Recognizing the critical role of sleep in overall health, Samsung is committed to helping users improve sleep quality by understanding their sleep patterns, providing personalized sleep coaching and optimizing their sleep environments. With the Sleep Apnea feature, more users can now detect symptoms6 earlier — helping to prevent health issues associated with this common yet often undiagnosed condition.
     
    The Sleep Apnea feature reflects Samsung’s ongoing commitment to providing users with meaningful insights to support healthy sleep habits. By expanding access to this FDA-authorized feature globally, Samsung is empowering users worldwide to take proactive steps toward better sleep health.
     

     
     
    1 The Sleep Apnea feature is an over-the-counter (OTC), software-only mobile medical application operating on compatible Galaxy Watch series models and Galaxy smartphones. It is intended to detect signs of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in the form of significant breathing disruptions in adult users age 22 and older over a two-night monitoring period. The feature is designed for on-demand use and is not intended for individuals previously diagnosed with sleep apnea. Users should not rely on this feature as a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment by a qualified healthcare provider. The data provided by this device is also not intended to assist clinicians in diagnosing sleep disorders.
    2 Availability may vary by market, carrier, model or paired smartphone. The feature is available on Galaxy Watch4 series and later models running Wear OS 5.0 or later and must be paired with a Galaxy smartphone running Android 12.0 or later. Due to regulatory restrictions in obtaining approval and registration as a Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), the feature only works on supported Galaxy Watch series models and Galaxy smartphones purchased in markets where the service is currently available. Service may be restricted when users travel to unsupported markets.
    3 Availability may vary depending on country-specific registration in some European markets.
    4 Supported markets include Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norfolk Island, Norway, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Réunion, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela, Vietnam and Yemen.
    5 Considered a common yet serious medical condition, sleep apnea causes someone to stop breathing while asleep, which can result in disruptions in oxygen supply, lower sleep quality, and other health complications such as hypertension, cardiac disorder, stroke or cognitive disorder.
    6 The Sleep Apnea feature utilizes the BioActive Sensor to measure blood oxygen saturation (SpO₂) during sleep. It analyzes changes in SpO₂ levels related to apnea and hypopnea patterns and estimates the Apnea-Hypopnea Index to inform users of potential symptoms.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Moscow robots master more and more specialties — Sergei Sobyanin

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Moscow companies are increasing the production of robots. They are mastering more and more specialties, including loader, farmer and storekeeper, replacing people in hazardous production areas, and also relieving them of routine tasks. Sergei Sobyanin spoke about some interesting developments in his blog.

    “Moscow’s robotics industry continues to develop dynamically: the production of automated systems is demonstrating rapid and confident growth. In the first quarter of 2025, the volume of production of machinery and equipment, including robots, increased by 14.3 percent compared to the same period last year,” the Moscow Mayor wrote.

    Industrial robots

    TechnoRed develops and manufactures ready-made box robotic systems, including automated welding complexes and robotic machine operators. In addition, the company produces palletizers (packaging machines) capable of sorting, moving and compactly stacking products. They are in demand at more than 550 Russian enterprises. Robots allow increasing labor productivity by an average of two to three times.

    In the first quarter of this year, the company increased its output by 50 percent. Today, it has more than 20 patented developments. The company is a technology partner of Innopolis University, Moscow State Technological University Stankin and Plekhanov Russian University of Economics. The company implements its own training programs in the field of robotics, introduces robotic cells into educational institutions.

    In May of this year, the company opened a production site at the Technopolis Moscow special economic zone (SEZ) for the production of domestic industrial robots.

    From sports to robotics: the number of clubs in renovated Moscow schools has increased by almost 40 percentNew machines and robotics kits delivered to engineering and IT classes in Moscow schools

    Robots in warehouses and production

    Ronavi Robotics, a company of the Rusnano Group, produces logistics robots for automating warehouses and production facilities. Some are designed for assembling and moving cargo, others for sorting parcels. There is a model that can replace the main conveyor.

    This year, the company robotized the warehouse of a capital manufacturer of workwear with an area of about 7.5 thousand square meters. To implement the project, the company supplied 48 robots, 10 charging stations and four assembly stations. The manufacturer continues to develop the system, improves the parameters every month and develops new solutions for other areas of the warehouse.

    UVL Robotics specializes in developing intelligent solutions for warehouse and transport logistics. The drone-based inventory system allows for inventory counting 10 times faster and five times more efficiently than traditional methods.

    Recognizing objects with the help of a built-in scanning module, robots read markings on containers. Their productivity is up to 1.5 thousand pallets per hour, manually such a volume can be processed in about six hours. At the same time, drones cope well with work in refrigerated warehouses with temperatures down to minus 25 degrees, reducing the workload on personnel.

    This year, an improved model was released. It is lighter, can maintain altitude, is easier to control, stores data and transmits it quickly over the network.

    Rescue robots

    The company “Special Design and Technology Bureau of Applied Robotics” manufactures multifunctional robotic systems at the site of the SEZ “Technopolis Moscow”. Among them are robotic sappers, which are used not only for mine clearance, but also in a number of explosive works, for example, in dismantling buildings.

    In addition, the company produces mobile robotic fire extinguishing units to combat fires of any level at radiation and explosive hazardous facilities. The robot is equipped with television cameras, a thermal imager, as well as chemical and radiation reconnaissance devices. It can transmit information to the control post online.

    Another original development is an amphibious robot. The model can be used underwater at a depth of up to four meters, as well as on land, and can be used for reconnaissance, emergency rescue, and explosive engineering work. The installation was created for nuclear power plants.

    Robots for agriculture

    The company “ERlab” creates robots for agriculture. The machines replace up to 15 people on a farm and process up to eight hectares in one hour. In particular, the robotic sprayer reduces the use of chemicals by 95 percent, fertilizers by 40 percent, and the robotic weeder increases crop yields by seven percent. Agrorobots independently identify weeds and signs of plant diseases.

    “Moscow developers of robotic systems are mastering more and more areas and directions. With the support of the city, they are expanding their model range and increasing production output. New developments are successfully integrated into production processes, increasing their efficiency and safety,” Sergei Sobyanin emphasized.

    Moscow supported more than three thousand innovative solutions with patent grantsMikhail Mishustin and Sergei Sobyanin inspected the work of the Lomonosov cluster

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The capital is hosting the Unified State Exam in biology, geography and foreign languages

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The Unified State Exam (USE) in biology and geography has begun in the capital. Schoolchildren also take the written part of the USE in foreign languages. Almost 32 thousand people are taking part in the certification in these subjects on this day, the press service of the capital’s Department of Education and Science.

    “Of the foreign languages, the most graduates traditionally chose English for the Unified State Exam. Today, over 18.5 thousand people are taking this subject. 143 participants are taking the exam in French, 103 in German, and 105 in Spanish. 57 people are taking the Unified State Exam in Chinese. Over 10.6 thousand Muscovites are taking the Unified State Exam in Biology. Over two thousand people are taking the geography exam,” the department’s press service reported.

    On this day, 177 exam centers were organized in the capital. The results of the Unified State Exam in biology and geography will be known by June 20, and in foreign languages – no later than June 24. You can find them out in your personal account on the mos.ru portal or at your school.

    The Unified State Exam in foreign languages is divided into two parts – oral and written. The written part in English, French, German and Spanish lasts three hours and 10 minutes, and in Chinese – exactly three hours. The oral part in four languages is designed for 17 minutes, and in Chinese – for 14 minutes.

    The biology exam lasts three hours and 55 minutes. Students complete 28 tasks with short and detailed answers. To get a high result, graduates should demonstrate knowledge in the field of general biology, genetics, ecology, botany, anatomy and zoology.

    The Unified State Exam in Geography lasts three hours and includes 29 tasks. Participants who choose this subject must be able to work with maps, understand the terms and understand geographical processes. A non-programmable calculator can be used for calculations. Maps and atlases cannot be brought to the exam. However, it is allowed to use reference materials that will be in the classroom.

    The next exams for eleventh-graders will be held on June 10 and 11. The students will take the Unified State Exam in computer science and the oral part in foreign languages. In total, more than 90 thousand people have registered for the Unified State Exam this year, including over 71 thousand graduates of the current year.

    The main period of the Unified State Exam will end on July 4. In accordance with the message of the President of Russia to the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, additional days for the exam were approved. This year, eleventh-graders will be able to retake the Unified State Exam in one of the subjects on July 3 and 4. To register, you must use the service “Re-admission of GIA participants to take exams” in the section of the service catalog “Education” on mos.ru. The additional period of the Unified State Exam will take place from September 4 to 23.

    Preparation for the Unified State Exam

    The capital is creating all the conditions for the effective preparation of young Muscovites for the Unified State Exam. Since 2022, the Moscow Department of Education and Science has been organizing training work for children in the Unified State Exam format. The Center for Pedagogical Excellence also offers high-level training. Moscow schoolchildren can take online courses developed by the best teachers in the city; they are available in the library of the Moscow Electronic School (“MESH”).

    In the electronic diary “MESh” in the service “Exams” children can also watch video analysis of the Unified State Exam assignments, complete tests with automatic checking and access interactive applications. The service contains recommendations on filling out forms, videos with recommendations on time management and advice from psychologists on stress management and memory development.

    You can find out more about the state final certification in the capital on the website Regional Information Processing Center of the City of Moscow, and also by phone: 7 499 653-94-50.

    Conducting preparatory activities for the successful passing of the final essay and state exams by schoolchildren not only helps students achieve high results in tests, but also contributes to the development of children’s talents, the formation of skills that will be useful to them in their future profession, and corresponds to the objectives of the project “All the best for children” of the national project “Youth and Children”.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Capital’s manufacturing enterprises increased production output

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    According to the results of the first four months of 2025, Moscow companies in the manufacturing industry increased the production of key products that are in demand among residents. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry Maxim Liksutov.

    “On the instructions of Sergei Sobyanin, we are actively developing the industrial sector, which allows us to regularly note the growth of the industrial production index. According to the results of the first four months of 2025, manufacturing enterprises increased output by 6.7 percent. Companies began to produce more textile and paper products, chemicals, medical equipment, pharmaceutical substances and other important products,” said Maxim Liksutov.

    According to analysts’ forecasts Department of Investment and Industrial Policy of Moscow, the growth of industrial production in the capital will continue: this will be facilitated by a set of effective support instruments.

    “Moscow industry is a dynamically developing sector of the capital’s economy and one of the key elements in strengthening the country’s technological sovereignty. Today, we offer over 20 comprehensive tools for sustainable industrial development, which allows the city to reach new heights. In January-April, industrial production grew by 5.4 percent compared to the same period last year,” noted the Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Moscow Department of Investment and Industrial Policy

    Anatoly Garbuzov.

    Moscow is the largest industrial and scientific-engineering center of Russia. There are more than 4.5 thousand industrial enterprises in the capital, employing over 750 thousand people. Every year, 150 high-tech companies open in the city and implement dozens of investment projects.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Spectacular SUP regatta to take place at Moscow on the Wave. Fish Week festival

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    At the festival “Moscow is on the wave. Fish week”, which is carried out within the framework of the project “Summer in Moscow”, June 7 will see one of the most exciting events of the summer – a costumed SUP regatta. Guests are welcome at beach No. 3 in Serebryany Bor. A record number of participants – about a thousand people – will take to the water near the city’s favorite recreation spot. The total prize fund is one million rubles.

    Residents of the capital and tourists will enjoy a colorful water procession, in which Poseidons, mermaids, witches, crocodiles, astronauts, fairies and many other fantastic characters will take part. Each participant in the costumed SUP regatta will decorate their SUP board in accordance with the chosen image, turning the board into a real art object.

    Anyone can join the event. You will need a SUP board, a life jacket and a medical certificate from a therapist. Participation is free,pre-registration. Entry of cars into the territory of Serebryany Bor is prohibited.

    The route of the costumed SUP regatta will start at beach No. 3 in Serebryany Bor. This is a long coastal area with rich infrastructure for a full-fledged rest. There are sports and children’s playgrounds, cozy gazebos for picnics and even a swimming pool, which was reconstructed and opened in June 2024. Spectators will be able to comfortably sit on benches and sun loungers.

    The total length of the costumed regatta route is about five kilometers along the Moskva River. Participants will sail on decorated SUPs past beaches No. 4 and 5, enter Lake Bezdonnoye, go around Serebryany Bor Island and return back to the starting point, where the SUP regatta will end.

    Registration for individual numbers will open at 08:00. At 10:00, participants will take to the water, and at 11:00, the SUP regatta will begin. The awards ceremony will take place at 15:00.

    The authors of the most striking and unusual costumes will receive recognition from the audience, as well as cash prizes in five nominations: for the best male, female, children’s, team costumes and the most original outfit for a pet.

    Silver Forest It is no coincidence that it became the site of a costumed SUP regatta. This is a significant historical recreation area for Muscovites and tourists, which is visited annually by hundreds of thousands of people. The entire infrastructure is being updated and equipped for the new season. This year, guests will find even more picnic spots, sports grounds and landscaped areas near the water in the most picturesque natural landscapes of the capital.

    The costumed SUP regatta in Moscow is not only a celebration of sports and creativity, but also a platform for self-expression. Last year, more than 600 people took part in the event. First place in the costume contest was taken by Mikhail Ryutov, who transformed into a fisherman from Alexander Pushkin’s fairy tale about the Golden Fish. Second place was taken by Maxim and Darya Karakulov for their spectacular images of a rescuer and a traffic police inspector, and third place went to Leonid Varlamov – he captivated the jury and spectators with the image of a large green crocodile. A special prize was given to the participants who chose an original raft – a huge pizza – as a means of transportation on the water.

    All details about the festival “Moscow – on the wave. Fish week” – onwebsite.

    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 the new season will be more eventful: new, original and colorful festivals and events will be added to the traditional ones.

    Until June 8, the capital is hosting the ninth festival “Moscow on the Wave. Fish Week”, organized as part of the “Moscow Seasons” cycle with the support of the city. This year, it is being held as part of the “Summer in Moscow” project and covers more than 30 sites in all districts of the capital. Leading fishing and fish processing companies from all over the country have brought the freshest delicacies to Moscow, and guests can expect a rich program with entertainment, master classes and sports events.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The facades of the new polyclinic in Pokrovskoe-Streshnevo will be decorated with vertical pilasters

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    A polyclinic for 750 visits per shift will be built on Letnaya Street in the Pokrovskoe-Streshnevo district. The complex is designed in accordance with the Moscow standard, and the facades with smooth and ribbed panels will be complemented by a granite base and vertical pilasters. This was reported by the chief architect of Moscow, first deputy chairman of the Committee for Architecture and Urban Development (Moskomarkhitektura) Sergey Kuznetsov.

    The institution will consist of two buildings – a four-story children’s department and a five-story adult department. The total area of the facility will be 9.4 thousand square meters.

    “The composition of the facades is based on the use of horizontal protruding elements – cornices, superimposed on large vertical pilasters made of corrugated material. The top floor is highlighted by a high parapet with openings. Gray and light beige shades of ivory were chosen as the main color scheme,” said Sergey Kuznetsov.

    The building of the adult department will be located along Sportivnaya Aviatsii Street and will be comparable in scale to the Chkalov Arena sports complex located nearby. The children’s building is planned to have its main façade facing the planned intra-block boulevard. Both buildings will be located so as to comply with insolation standards, the windows of the offices will overlook the courtyard, and the entrance will be convenient for pedestrians.

    The area around the institution will be landscaped. Lawns will be laid and flowers will be planted on an area of about 1.7 thousand square meters.

    Moskomarkhitektura issued a certificate of architectural and urban planning solution for the project. It was completed by specialists from the Moscow Architectural and Artistic Design Institute named after Academician Polyansky.

    In 2024, investors were issued 73 permits for the construction of social facilities

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: How to invest funds and present business ideas: what young visitors to financial literacy days will learn

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    On June 7 and 8, the Northern and Southern river terminals will host financial literacy days. A two-day educational marathon for the whole family was prepared Department of Finance of the City of Moscowand the Financial Literacy Center of the capital together with partners. While adults will participate in lectures and master classes, children will learn how to manage money wisely. The program of events for young visitors is divided into age groups: for children aged six to 10, 11 to 14, and 14 to 17.

    “Young guests will master key skills in an accessible, playful way: be mindful of spending and saving, avoid financial traps, and turn dreams into achievable goals. No complicated terms — just practice, exciting games, educational cartoons, and interactive activities. Today, when the world of finance is becoming increasingly complex, it is especially important to give children a reliable compass that will help them confidently chart their course into adulthood,” she emphasized.

    Elena Zyabbarova, Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital’s Department of Finance.

    This time, financial literacy days will be held as part of a large-scale city project “Summer in Moscow”. To participate, you need to register in the Russpass service. In order to attend the events on June 7, Northern river station, registration will be required. To participate in the events on June 8, Southern river station You also need to register.

    “On June 7 and 8, the Northern and Southern River Terminals will become the venue for financial literacy days. On the instructions of Sergei Sobyanin, we continue to develop both river terminals. Today, these are not only transport platforms, but also modern urban spaces: entertainment, cultural and educational events are held here all year round,” said the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry

    Maxim Liksutov.

    How to preserve capital

    The organizers came up with a way to explain to children what a personal budget, savings, and reasonable spending are. They turned complex topics into an exciting game.

    For the first time, during the days of financial literacy at the Northern River Terminal on June 7, a separate children’s zone “Cabin Boys-Entrepreneurs” will open. The children will master important navigation skills. They will learn to keep track of treasures – income, control damage in the hold – expenses, and also determine the course – plan a budget. How to manage wisely with personal fundsNatalia Pivkina, an expert at the Moscow Center for Financial Literacy, will tell the children how to always stay afloat.

    At the master class “Color your treasure map”The kids will learn to set financial goals, such as saving up for a new toy or book. Together with experts, they will learn the rules of saving.

    Children learn information more easily through visual examples. At the event “The Island of Financial Fairy Tales”Experts will analyze the behavior of famous cartoon characters and show how to make a shopping list, plan expenses, and even help parents save money.

    During interactive classes, schoolchildren will be asked to come up with a new type of means of payment and layout bank cardwith its own original design.

    For guys who are interested in cryptocurrency and digital ruble, the master class will be held by Irina Maslova, Doctor of Economics. The expert will talk about the features of digital money and give advice on how not to become a victim of crypto scammers.

    Young sailors will be able to take a break from the busy program during short physical exercises – deck and storm exercises. The festive atmosphere will be complemented by a soap bubble show and Aitish’s financial assistant – a favorite character of all children from the program “Good night, little ones!”

    How to invest savings

    Young guests of the second day of financial literacy at the Southern River Terminal on June 8 will get acquainted with various banking instruments that will be useful to them in the future. Children who learn to save money from an early age have a better chance of saving for a dream or a long-awaited trip.

    For those who want to properly form savings and invest them in the future, experts will suggest drawing up step by step planand visualize it colorfully.

    Older kids will be interested team play, during which you can develop business ideas and learn how to present them correctly. Irina Suslova, a teacher at the Department of Innovation Economics of the Faculty of Economics at Lomonosov Moscow State University, will help you with this.

    How to turn a hobby into source of income, Director of Electronic Commerce Dmitry Milyushin will tell young businessmen. The guys will learn what steps they need to take to start making money on their hobby, and what platforms and tools will help with this.

    By solving thematic problems and competing in intellectual tournaments, young guests will understand issues of telephone and internet fraudand find out how to protect yourself from investing in dubious financial organizations.

    Useful exhibitions

    At the Northern and Southern River Terminals, participants in the financial literacy days will be able to visit the Bank of Russia exhibition “Journey to Childhood”. The stands will display photographs of coins dedicated to heroes of folk tales, characters of Russian cartoons, children’s writers and artists. The exhibition will help young guests learn more about finances using familiar stories.

    At the Southern River Terminal, young visitors will be treated to an exhibition called “Financial Security”. The exhibition will introduce children to common types of fraud – from calls from unknown numbers to financial pyramids and fictitious job offers.

    On both days, VR simulators developed jointly with experts from the Moscow Government’s Personnel Services Department will be available. With their help, teenagers aged 14 and over will be able to practice their financial management skills. A financial checkup will help them assess their own knowledge. After answering several questions in the express test, participants will find out their level of financial literacy and receive personal advice and links to useful training materials.

    Summer concerts of the “Music in the Metro” project begin at the Northern River Terminal

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: GUU and RUDN University held events to adapt foreign students

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    On June 4, 2025, the State University of Management held a series of events aimed at ensuring the socio-cultural adaptation and integration of foreign students of higher education institutions.

    The programme of events was divided into two sections.

    The participants of the first section were foreign students of the preparatory department for foreign citizens from countries of Africa, Great Britain, China, Vietnam and Syria, who took part in the interactive training “Adaptation to the environment of a Russian university.

    Speaker Kevin Fabrice Yhombi, assistant of the Department of Russian Studies, Ethno-Oriented Pedagogy and Digital Didactics of the Russian Language Institute of RUDN University, spoke about the difficulties of adaptation and learning Russian for foreign students and shared effective practices for improving the language level. A presentation of the Telegram channel “Adventures of Foreigners in Russia” was also held for students.

    The event aroused genuine interest among the students. They had many stories of personal adaptation in Russia and questions for the speaker, whose knowledge of Russian aroused general admiration.

    The target audience of the second part of the event – teachers of the preparatory department for foreign citizens, employees of the International Cooperation Department, representatives of the Department of Youth Policy and Educational Work and the Student City – were presented with a presentation of the best practices in social and cultural adaptation of foreign students in Russian higher education institutions. The speaker was Maria Vladimirovna Alimova, Director of the Center for Assistance to Social and Cultural Adaptation and Intercultural Communication at RUDN. The main issues were: the importance of social and cultural adaptation for Russian universities, the impact of cultural differences on the educational process, information support and orientation events, and foreign student support centers.

    A round table on “Issues of social and cultural adaptation of foreign students” was also held for the staff of the State University of Management.

    In conclusion, those present thanked the speakers for their work and useful information, and wished the project further success.

    The event was organized by the State University of Management and the Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.

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  • MIL-OSI: Municipality Finance issues NOK 2 billion notes under its MTN programme

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Municipality Finance Plc
    Stock exchange release
    5 June 2025 at 10:00 am (EEST)

    Municipality Finance issues NOK 2 billion notes under its MTN programme

    Municipality Finance Plc issues NOK 2 billion notes on 6 June 2025. The maturity date of the notes is 6 January 2031. The notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 4.125% per annum.

    The notes are issued under MuniFin’s EUR 50 billion programme for the issuance of debt instruments. The offering circular, the supplemental offering circular and the final terms of the notes are available in English on the company’s website at https://www.kuntarahoitus.fi/en/for-investors.

    MuniFin has applied for the notes to be admitted to trading on the Helsinki Stock Exchange maintained by Nasdaq Helsinki. The public trading is expected to commence on 6 June 2025.

    DNB Bank ASA acts as the dealer for the issue of the notes.

    MUNICIPALITY FINANCE PLC

    Further information:

    Joakim Holmström
    Executive Vice President, Capital Markets and Sustainability
    tel. +358 50 444 3638

    MuniFin (Municipality Finance Plc) is one of Finland’s largest credit institutions. The owners of the company include Finnish municipalities, the public sector pension fund Keva and the State of Finland. The Group’s balance sheet is over EUR 53 billion.

    MuniFin builds a better and more sustainable future with its customers. MuniFin’s customers include municipalities, joint municipal authorities, wellbeing services counties, corporate entities under their control, and non-profit organisations nominated by the Housing Finance and Development Centre of Finland (ARA). Lending is used for environmentally and socially responsible investment targets such as public transportation, sustainable buildings, hospitals and healthcare centres, schools and day care centres, and homes for people with special needs.

    MuniFin’s customers are domestic but the company operates in a completely global business environment. The company is an active Finnish bond issuer in international capital markets and the first Finnish green and social bond issuer. The funding is exclusively guaranteed by the Municipal Guarantee Board.

    Read more: https://www.kuntarahoitus.fi/en/

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    This communication does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in the United States. The notes have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) or under the applicable securities laws of any state of the United States and may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons except pursuant to an applicable exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Jorgovanka Tabaković: By joining SEPA, Serbia reaffirms its strategic direction

    Source: Bank for International Settlements

    Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed guests, dear colleagues,

    It is a particular pleasure for me that my neighbour, Mr Holti (Senior Financial Sector Specialist with the Payments Team in the Finance, Competitiveness & Innovation Global Practice at the World Bank) from Albania, is with us. As a good host, at the beginning, I greeted him in the way my neighbours in my home town would do. That is indeed a sign of good hospitality, but there is also a bit of bitterness because we, as the best, are the 41st in the SEPA system. However, there is a good Serbian saying: Luck is never late. And whenever something happens, it happens on time.

    I am speaking to you at a moment when a significant chapter has already been opened: the Republic of Serbia has become part of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA).

    With this step, Serbia has entered a new phase of economic integration with the EU. We are now the first country in the region with an advanced instant payment system, ready to participate equally in a space where payments are executed without borders – quickly, securely, and reliably.

    Europe will not be made all at once, or according to a single plan. It will be built through concrete achievements which first create a de facto solidarity,” said Jean Monnet, one of the founding fathers of the EU. Our path to SEPA embodies these concrete achievements – the collective effort of experts, institutions and partners from the country and abroad.

    SEPA is not merely a technical framework for connecting payment systems. It is a civilizational framework of trust – a common language for European markets and the foundation of the digital economy. If the Tower of Babel, like in Bruegel’s painting, remained unfinished in its construction because the people of the world could not agree to speak one language, through the SEPA instrument we are trying to realise that eternal human dream – to speak the same language in order to understand each other best.

    By joining SEPA, Serbia not only establishes the basis for more efficient cross-border payment transactions but also clearly reaffirms its strategic direction, which is European, modern and inclusive.

    Our path to SEPA was a carefully guided process of reforms, involving thorough alignment with the highest EU standards. From adopting a modern legal framework for payment services and implementing the provisions of the PSD2 directive to enacting secondary legislation – every step was grounded in a clear vision and institutional responsibility. During this process, we enhanced supervisory capacities, strengthened collaboration with the banking and fintech sectors, and created a regulatory environment that now enables a stable, transparent, and competitive system. Over this time, Serbia has taken a significant leap – not only in terms of aligning with the highest EU standards but also in terms of developing its own solutions that today serve as benchmarks both regionally and globally. When I say our own solutions, I mean solutions developed primarily relying on our own efforts, for our greatest strength is the people who created that software. Our instant payment system, the NBS IPS system, which operates in real time and processes over five million transactions a month, has become a symbol of innovation and reliability. We have achieved what until recently seemed a distant goal – that the size of a country depends not on its territory but on the knowledge it possesses and the trust it inspires. Today, Serbia does not merely follow European trends but actively shapes them – through vision, infrastructure, and the trust it has built among partners and users.

    I extend special gratitude to the European Payments Council, the European Commission, the European Central Bank, and the World Bank for their continuous support. Your confidence in our institutional capacity has been the driving force behind our resolve.

    As Governor, I am proud of the National Bank of Serbia’s team, which has worked tirelessly toward this goal. We witness how expertise has translated into reform, how plans have become reality, and how vision has opened the door to the European financial system.

    He who has a why to live can bear almost any how“, or He who has a why to live can bear almost any burden. And he who does not, does not embark on any project. These are not only the words of Friedrich Nietzsche, but a philosophy we affirm every day in our business decisions. These words – that if you know why you live, you can endure any burden – shape human resilience and the meaning of existence. Our why has always been clear: to ensure that citizens and the economy reap the benefits they deserve – lower costs, greater trust and simpler processes.

    Today, we can proudly say that Serbia is part of the European payments area. Our application has been officially accepted. Serbia has become a full-fledged member of the SEPA geographical scope.

    On behalf of the National Bank of Serbia, the institution entrusted with the stability and development of the domestic financial system, it is my honour to announce this news with a sense of deep pride and responsibility. With this achievement, Serbia takes its place in the Single European Payments Area with systems that speak the same language of standards, regulations that protect users, and a vision that integrates economies into a single payments market.

    This is a space where interoperability is not just a technical term but a daily practice of trust. It is a network where every signal, every transfer of funds, every digital confirmation – testifies to a single European idea: that stability, transparency, and efficiency are not a matter of luxury but expectations. Today, Serbia does not translate the lexicon of payment standards – it is the one writing it. Now, all payment service providers in Serbia stand before a new chapter of responsibility but also of opportunity. Joining SEPA does not mark the end of our work – our work now begins at a higher level. Now is the moment to once again demonstrate our leadership: through knowledge, efficiency and dedication, and to prove that the trust placed in us was not accidental but earned.

    May this day be remembered as the moment Serbia did not take a step forward – but a natural step. For we did not wait to become part of SEPA; we have long been ready for it. Today, Europe has recognised what we already knew – that Serbia belongs to a community that values knowledge, reliability and vision, and that Serbia is part of the area where standards mean trust and collaboration yields results.

    I thank everyone who has supported us on this journey, above all our colleagues, then the banking sector, which has always understood that we are working together on this task. I wish everyone a successful and inspiring continuation not only of today’s workshop but also of our future cooperation.

    Thank you.

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  • MIL-OSI: Ageas Re partners with Slovenian insurer Triglav Group in connection with the Motor insurance business distributed by Italian Insurtech Prima

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Ageas Re partners with Slovenian insurer Triglav Group in connection with the Motor insurance business distributed by Italian Insurtech Prima

    Today, Ageas Re, the reinsurance arm of Ageas Group, concluded a reinsurance agreement with Slovenian insurer Triglav Group in connection with the partnership entered into by Triglav Group with leading Italian direct Motor insurance distributor, Prima Assicurazioni S.p.A. (Prima), with the objective to expand its business portfolio and to contribute to the Ageas’s Elevate27 profitable growth ambitions.

    Under to the agreement, Ageas Re takes an 80% Quota Share on the Prima business underwritten by Triglav Group in 2025, commencing in the coming weeks.

    Prima is a rapidly growing, profitable insurance distributor that began distributing personal lines policies, mainly Motor, in 2015. Since then, it has become the number 1 in the Italian Direct Motor business. In 2024, the company generated EUR 1.3 billion gross written premiums, servicing over 4 million customers, and EUR 104 million Group EBITDA.

    This agreement is in perfect alignment with Ageas’s Elevate27 strategy to achieve profitable growth in an attractive European Non-Life market. The Italian Motor insurance market generates premiums in excess of EUR 15 billion, with consistent profitability. Through this partnership, Ageas Re teams up with a tech-driven, local champion, with proven track record, providing immediate market entry with considerable scale.

    Ageas Re anticipates inflows from this transaction in excess of EUR 500 million in 2025 and a Net Operating Result of around EUR 15 million, spread over 2025 and 2026. The impact on Group Solvency is estimated to be no more than -4 points in 2025.

    Hans De Cuyper, CEO of Ageas stated: The agreement with Triglav Group aligns well with many aspects of our newly launched strategy, Elevate27. This collaboration enables us to enter a promising European growth market in Non-Life insurance and achieve profitable growth through a partner with a strong market position.”

    Joachim Racz, CEO of Ageas Re continued: “I am pleased to announce this partnership. Along with the entire Ageas Re team, I look forward to establishing a successful collaboration, offering high-quality insurance products to the Italian customer distributed by Prima. We would also like to thank Howden Re for the excellent management of the process and transaction.”

    George Ottathycal, CEO of Prima said: “Prima Assicurazioni has experienced remarkable growth in the Italian motor insurance market, surpassing 4 million active customers in just ten years. This success is the result of our sophisticated and rigorous pricing and underwriting, outstanding user experience, and, most importantly, our carefully selected strategic partners who fully align with our cutting-edge, technology- and data-driven business model. Not only will the solidity and trust of the new partners Triglav Group and Ageas Re further expand our growth, but will also deliver significant value to our entire network of agents and brokers—and, above all, to our customers.”

    Andrej Slapar, President of the Management Board of Zavarovalnica Triglav, commented: “Our strategic ambition is to grow beyond existing markets and enhance Triglav Group’s international recognition. The Italian motor insurance market presents a strong opportunity to support this goal, and we are pleased to be working with well-established partners Prima and Ageas Re. The Triglav Group will continue to explore opportunities for further growth and for delivering on the other objectives set out in our strategy.”

    Ageas is a Belgian rooted listed international insurance Group with a heritage spanning of 200 years. It offers Retail and Business customers Life and Non-Life insurance products designed to suit their specific needs, today and tomorrow, and is also engaged in reinsurance activities. As one of Europe’s larger insurance companies, Ageas concentrates its activities in Europe and Asia, which together make up the major part of the global insurance market. It operates successful insurance businesses in Belgium, the UK, Portugal, Türkiye, China, Malaysia, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Singapore, and the Philippines through a combination of wholly owned subsidiaries and long-term partnerships with strong financial institutions and key distributors. Ageas ranks among the market leaders in the countries in which it operates. It represents a staff force of about 50,000 people and reported annual inflows of EUR 18.5 billion in 2024.

    Prima Assicurazioni is an insurtech company operating as a specialized insurance agency in the automotive, home, and family sectors, serving over 4 million clients. It has revolutionized the Italian insurance market through innovation, technology, and a data-driven strategy. Thanks to unprecedented growth over its 10-year history, Prima’s evolving business model has enhanced the user experience, offering competitive pricing and fostering greater market competition. A leader in Italy’s online motor insurance sector, Prima also operates a nationwide network of agents. Since 2022, the company has expanded into the United Kingdom and Spain.

    For 125 years, the Triglav Group has earned the trust of clients and other stakeholders through its expertise, experience, and financial strength. It is the largest insurance-financial group in the Adria region and one of the leading groups in Southeast Europe. The Group operates in six countries, with broader international presence through insurance and reinsurance activities. Insurance and asset management are the two main pillars of its operations. The Group employs more than 5,000 people. Its mission is to create a safer future. The core values of the Group are responsiveness, simplicity, and reliability. Its vision is focused on strengthening its identity and recognition as an international insurance-financial group. Through sustainable operations, it provides a development-oriented environment for employees, maintains strong partnerships, and represents a stable, secure, and profitable investment for shareholders. The parent company of the Triglav Group is Zavarovalnica Triglav, a Prime Market issuer on the Ljubljana Stock Exchange.

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  • Indian delegation meets EU representatives in Belgium, conveys firm resolve against terrorism

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    An all-party Indian Parliamentary delegation, led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, held a series of high-level engagements in Brussels on Wednesday with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), emphasising India’s resolute stance against cross-border terrorism.

    The Indian MPs visited the European Parliament and engaged with MEPs, including from the Delegation for Relations with India, the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), and the Committee on Security and Defence (SEDE).

    The delegation briefed MEPs about the cross-border terrorism targeting India, including terror attack in Pahalgam, Operation Sindoor and India’s zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism.

    The discussions focused on enhancing India-EU strategic cooperation, particularly in the area of counter-terrorism, broader India-EU ties, high-level engagements and the deepening Parliamentary exchanges.

    The MEPs condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack, and supported India’s right to defend itself and bring the perpetrators to justice.

    The Indian Embassy Belgium & Luxembourg said, “Taking India’s strong message against terrorism to the world, members of All-Party Delegation met with Members of European Parliament (MEPs) and discussed combating terrorism, including cross-border terrorism, global peace, and deepening of India-EU ties.”

    “The EU side was briefed about the heinous Pahalgam terrorist attack and the calibrated and targeted response of India through Operation Sindoor, giving the message of zero tolerance to terrorism. MEPs expressed their solidarity with victims of the Pahalgam terrorist attack,” the embassy added.

    Earlier in the day, the delegation was briefed by Ambassador of India to EU, Belgium & Luxembourg Saurabh Kumar. The delegation also paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi’s statue at the Indian Embassy.

    Furthermore, the delegation interacted with members of the Indian diaspora, which expressed its deep solidarity with India’s strong and principled stance and zero-tolerance policy against terrorism.

    The delegation underscored the vital role of the diaspora in amplifying India’s voice on the global stage.

    The delegation also had a productive exchange of views with some of Brussels’ leading think-tanks and members of the strategic community.

    Ravi Shankar Prasad said in a post on X, “During our visit to Brussels, my colleagues from the all-party delegation and I engaged in a comprehensive discussion on the scourge of terrorism, particularly cross-border terrorism targeting India. We deliberated on India’s counter-terrorism initiatives, notably including Operation Sindoor, with prominent think tanks in the region. Our interaction underscored a unified and unambiguous stance of zero tolerance towards terrorism.”

    After concluding visits to France, Italy, Denmark, and the UK, the delegation is on a 3-day visit to Belgium.

    Apart from Prasad, the delegation includes BJP MPs Daggubati Purandeswari, Samik Bhattacharya, and Ghulam Ali Khatana; Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi; AIADMK MP M. Thambidurai; Congress MP Amar Singh; former Union Minister M.J. Akbar; and former Ambassador Pankaj Saran.

    (With inputs from IANS)

  • MIL-OSI Russia: US vetoes UN Security Council draft resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

    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

    UNITED NATIONS, June 5 (Xinhua) — The United States on Wednesday vetoed a draft UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the lifting of all restrictions on humanitarian aid.

    The draft resolution, submitted by the 10 non-permanent members of the Security Council, received the support of 14 of the 15 members of the Security Council. The United States, which has veto power, voted against.

    The draft resolution called for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages held by Hamas and other groups, as well as the immediate and unconditional lifting of all restrictions on the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza and its safe and unhindered distribution on a large scale. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: DPRK Supreme Leader Meets with Russian Security Council Secretary

    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

    Pyongyang, June 5 (Xinhua) — Kim Jong-un, General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) and Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), met here on Wednesday with visiting Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Thursday.

    At the meeting, the parties exchanged views on protecting the common key interests of the two countries, discussed cooperation in various areas, as well as the regional and international situation, the report says. It is added that during the meeting, the coincidence of the positions of the two countries was confirmed.

    “The DPRK will unconditionally support Russia’s position and foreign policy in all serious international political issues, including the Ukrainian issue, and responsibly abide by the articles of the treaty between the DPRK and Russia,” KCNA quotes Kim Jong-un as saying.

    S. Shoigu conveyed special gratitude from the Russian leadership to the DPRK servicemen who participated in operations in the Russian Kursk region.

    The two sides also expressed the will of the leaderships of both countries to continue to dynamically expand and develop bilateral relations towards a powerful and comprehensive strategic partnership, the KCNA said in a statement. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China slams US for vetoing UNSC draft resolution on Gaza

    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

    UNITED NATIONS, June 5 (Xinhua) — China’s permanent representative to the United Nations Fu Cong on Wednesday criticized the United States for vetoing a draft UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and lifting restrictions on humanitarian aid.

    He said China was deeply disappointed with the results of Wednesday’s vote. The draft resolution reflected the most pressing demands of the people of Gaza and the voice of the overwhelming majority of the international community.

    “The United States has once again abused its veto power, snuffing out a glimmer of hope for the people of Gaza and cruelly leaving more than 2 million people in the dark. They owe an explanation to the international community,” Fu Cong said.

    As the main body for maintaining international peace and security, the UN Security Council seeks to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and has long reached a broad consensus. The results of the vote held on Wednesday once again show that the root cause of the UN Security Council’s inability to resolve the conflict in Gaza is the constant opposition from the United States, Fu Cong said, commenting on the results of the vote.

    Washington has repeatedly vetoed UN Security Council resolutions on a ceasefire in Gaza. And because it defends Israel, several UN Security Council resolutions on Gaza have not yet been effectively implemented, he noted.

    The US claim that the UN Security Council’s actions at the moment will hinder diplomatic efforts is absolutely untenable, Fu Tsung concluded. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Germany: German general government debt up in 2024 by €57 billion to €2.7 trillion, debt ratio down from 62.9% to 62.5%

    Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English

    General government debt in Germany increased by €57 billion in 2024 to €2.69 trillion. Central government debt grew the most, by €36 billion. State and local governments recorded an increase of €15 billion and €14 billion, respectively. Debt between central, state and local government, which is factored out when calculating the figure for general government debt, also climbed. The Bundesbank determines Germany’s general government debt as per the definition set out in the Maastricht Treaty, which is harmonised across the EU.
    The debt ratio, meaning the ratio of debt to nominal gross domestic product (GDP), fell by 0.4 percentage point to 62.5%. Taken by itself, the increase in nominal GDP reduced the debt ratio by 1.8 percentage points. This outweighed the expansion in debt.
    The €57 billion increase in debt was significantly lower than the general government (Maastricht) deficit (€119 billion) published by the Federal Statistical Office. The smaller increase in debt was mainly due to the fact that a large portion of the deficit could be financed by drawing on available bank deposits. In addition, central government was able to limit its borrowing because it was receiving repayments on assistance loans previously granted (during the coronavirus pandemic and to support the energy sector). Such repayments (like the granting of funds before them) do not change the deficit, but do impact the debt level.

    Year

    Debt level (€ billion)

    GDP (%)

    Change indebt level (€ billion)

    2024

    2,689

    62.5

    57

    2023

    2,632

    62.9

    61

    2022

    2,571

    65.0

    67

    2021

    2,504

    68.1

    156

    2020

    2,348

    68.1

    272

    2019

    2,076

    58.7

    -11

    2018

    2,086

    60.8

    -46

    2017

    2,133

    64.0

    -50

    In addition to national debt, EU Member States also take on debt collectively at the European level. Around €70 billion of this debt can be ascribed to Germany, an amount equivalent to 1.6% of the country’s GDP. Consolidated EU debt totalled €169 billion in 2023. In 2024, it is estimated to have risen to €282 billion. Ultimately, this joint debt is largely serviced through the EU budget, and Member States therefore have a share in it through their financial contribution to the EU budget. Germany’s financial contribution currently amounts to around one-quarter.

    Year

    Consolidated debt of EU institutions and bodies (€ billion)*

    Germany’s financial contribution (€ billion)

    GDP (%)

    2024

    282

    70

    1.6

    2023

    169

    43

    1.0

    2022

    110

    28

    0.7

    2021

    58

    15

    0.4

    * Maastricht debt of EU institutions and bodies less claims of the EU on Member States. It primarily consists of the debt-financed grants to Member States made since 2021 under the Next Generation EU scheme. Source: Eurostat, 2024. The figures for 2024 contain shares estimated by the Bundesbank. 
    Background: The EU Member States report data on their general government fiscal balance and debt to the European Commission each year at the end of March and end of September in what are known as EDP notifications. The Bundesbank calculates Maastricht debt, the definition of which is harmonised across the European Union. Germany’s Maastricht debt is largely based on the “debt of the general government budget”, which is calculated using national government finance statistics methodology. The Federal Statistical Office published its figures for this on 26 March 2025. In terms of methodology, Maastricht debt has a broader definition so as to make it comparable across Europe. This means that it generally works out significantly higher than the debt level recorded in the government finance statistics (by €180 billion in 2024).

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  • MIL-OSI Germany: April results of the Bank Lending Survey (BLS) in Germany | Demand continued to rise in all loan categories

    Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English

    The German banks responding to the Bank Lending Survey (BLS) tightened their credit standards slightly for loans to enterprises in the first quarter of 2025, primarily based on risk considerations. By contrast, banks eased their credit standards for loans to households for house purchase. They did not see a need to adjust their credit standards for consumer credit and other lending to households. 
    Banks tightened their credit standards for loans to enterprises to a lesser extent than they had planned in the previous quarter. They had originally intended to tighten their credit standards for loans to households. 
    The banks that took part in the survey made credit terms and conditions for loans to enterprises and for consumer credit and other lending to households more restrictive on balance, whilst easing terms and conditions for loans to households for house purchase. 
    Demand for loans continued to rise in all loan categories, with loans to households for house purchase increasing significantly.  
    The level of the non-performing loans (NPL) ratio and other indicators of credit quality had tightening effects on lending policies for loans to enterprises and for consumer credit and other lending to households over the past three months.
    The ECB Governing Council’s past and expected key interest rate decisions had a negative impact on net interest income, thereby contributing to a deterioration in banks’ profitability in the 2024-25 winter half-year. For the summer half-year, too, banks are expecting the key interest rate decisions to have a negative impact on their net interest income as well as on their profitability.
    The BLS covers three loan categories: loans to enterprises, loans to households for house purchase, and consumer credit and other lending to households. On balance, the surveyed banks tightened their credit standards (i.e. their internal guidelines or loan approval criteria) slightly for loans to enterprises. By contrast, they eased their credit standards for loans to households for house purchase. They left their credit standards for consumer credit and other loans to households unchanged. The net percentage of banks that tightened their standards stood at +3% for loans to enterprises (compared with +13% in the previous quarter). Credit standards for loans to enterprises were tightened only for large enterprises. Standards for small and medium-sized enterprises were eased somewhat on balance. The net percentage of banks that tightened their standards for loans to households for house purchase was -7% (compared with +11% in the previous quarter); for consumer credit and other lending to households, this figure was 0% (compared with +11% in the previous quarter). Banks tightened their credit standards for loans to enterprises to a lesser extent than they had planned in the previous quarter. They had originally intended to tighten their credit standards for loans to households. 
    The banks justified the slight tightening of credit standards for loans to enterprises on the grounds of a perceived increase in credit risk. This assessment relates to the general economic situation, but also to sector and firm-specific factors. Banks’ main rationale for easing credit standards for loans for house purchase was their higher risk tolerance. Another factor was that the outlook on the housing market had improved. They also reported that competition with other banks had increased and capital costs had decreased. For the second quarter of 2025, banks are planning to tighten their credit standards in all loan categories. Here, credit risk is likely to have a restrictive impact on the adjustment of credit standards owing to the tense economic situation and a decline in borrower creditworthiness.

    Change in credit standards for loans to households for house purchase and contributing factorsOn balance, banks tightened their terms and conditions (i.e. the terms and conditions actually approved as laid down in the loan contract) for loans to enterprises as well as for consumer credit and other lending to households. The restrictive adjustments in both loan categories are the outcome of higher lending rates and an increase in margins irrespective of credit ratings. The banks justified these adjustments primarily on the grounds of their reduced risk tolerance and a perceived increase in credit risk. Banks eased their terms and conditions for loans to households for house purchase overall by reducing their margins. They stated that this was mainly due to stronger competition and an improvement in their liquidity base.
    The surveyed banks reported that demand for bank loans in Germany had risen on balance in all loan categories in the first quarter of 2025, with loans to households for house purchase registering significant growth. Banks stated that the marginal rise in demand for loans to enterprises was driven by various factors: increased demand for mergers, acquisitions and corporate restructuring, as well as for refinancing, debt restructuring and renegotiation. In addition, debt securities were replaced to some degree by bank loans. Interest rate levels once again supported demand for loans, albeit to a lesser extent than in the previous two quarters. By contrast, financing needs for fixed investment declined on balance. The high degree of uncertainty surrounding economic and (geo)political developments is likely to have been a factor here. According to the surveyed banks, the considerable rise in demand for loans to households for house purchase was mainly attributable to the lower level of interest rates and households’ positive view of the outlook on the housing market. Higher consumer confidence also boosted demand. Banks put the rise in demand for consumer credit and other lending to households down to an increase in purchases of durable consumer goods. The loan rejection rate for loans to enterprises went up again, but only for loan requests and applications from small and medium-sized enterprises. There was no change in the rejection rate for large enterprises. The rejection rate declined for loans for house purchase and for consumer credit and other lending to households. For the second quarter of 2025, banks are expecting to see demand increase further across all three loan categories. On balance, they expect demand for housing loans to rise at a significantly more subdued rate than in the first quarter.

    Change in demand for loans to households for house purchase and contributing factorsThe April survey round contained ad hoc questions on participating banks’ financing conditions and the impact of the ECB Governing Council’s past and expected key interest rate decisions. It also contained questions about the impact of the Eurosystem’s monetary policy asset portfolios and of NPLs and other indicators of credit quality on the institutions’ lending policies.
    Against the backdrop of conditions in financial markets, German banks reported virtually no change in their funding situation compared with the previous quarter. The ECB Governing Council’s past and expected future key interest rate decisions have had, overall, a negative impact on banks’ profitability over the past six months. After the interest rate cuts in October and December 2024 and in February and March 2025, key interest rate decisions ceased to have a positive impact for the first time since this question was introduced. For the 2025 summer half-year, banks are once again expecting key interest rate decisions to have a negative impact on their net interest income as well as on their profitability. Taken in isolation, the reduction in the Eurosystem’s monetary policy securities holdings weakened the liquidity position of banks in Germany. German banks assessed the impact on their financing conditions and capital ratios, too, as slightly negative. 
    In the first quarter of 2025, the level of the NPL ratio (the stock of gross NPLs on the bank’s balance sheet as a percentage of the gross carrying amount of loans) and other indicators of credit quality had restrictive effects on lending policies for loans to enterprises and on consumer credit and other lending to households. In the second quarter of 2025, the banks are expecting this restrictive effect stemming from the decline in credit quality to continue. 
    The Bank Lending Survey, which is conducted four times a year, took place between 10 March and 25 March 2025. In Germany, 33 banks took part in the survey. The response rate was 97%.

    Change in credit standards for loans to enterprises and contributing factors
    Change in demand for loans to enterprises and contributing factorsTime series credit standards
    Loans to enterprises
    Loans to households for house purchase
    Consumer credit and other lending to households

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