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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Artist’s impressions on new look Sloughbottom Park released

    Source: City of Norwich

    Published on Tuesday, 27th May 2025

    Artist’s impressions on the Sloughbottom Park revamp including refurbished pavilion, a new sports hub and new all-weather pitch, and a new play park area, have been released by Norwich Council.

    The images are designed to give resident’s an early idea of how the upgrade could look.

    Councillor Carli Harper, cabinet member for major projects and finance, said: “These images will help show local residents what they can expect when this fabulous project is completed – namely fantastic facilities for local youngsters and the whole family to make the most of their park and get involved in sport all year round, whether it’s football, BMXing, or simply having a stroll around the beautiful park.”

    The Sloughbottom project is funded by £7.6mil from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund and £850,000 from the Greater Norwich Growth Board.

    Councillor Sue Holland, Chair of the Greater Norwich Growth Board, said: “This exciting project is a great example of the benefits of the Greater Norwich partnership. By working together, we can ensure that infrastructure projects, both large and small can be delivered, improving the quality of life of our residents.”

    Andrew Dernie, Chair of Norwich Town Deal Board said: “It’s great to see this project moving forward. Investing in Norwich parks and open spaces is pivotal to increasing the well-being of city residents.”

    The funding will be spent on new and improved facilities including:

    • A new all-weather football pitch
    • A new sports hub – including league-standard changing rooms 
    • Multi-purpose Pavilion including café, public toilets, and community room
    • Accessible Play Area
    • BMX track
    • Modular storage facilities at the BMX track
    • Car park, signage, and lighting
    • Cycle Highway connections

    Officers from Norwich City Council will engage with the local community on detailed designs later this year.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: SpaceX Loses Both Rocket Stages in Third Consecutive Starship Test Failure

    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

    SACRAMENTO, U.S., May 28 (Xinhua) — SpaceX’s third consecutive Starship rocket launch ended in another failure on Tuesday evening, dealing a fresh blow to the company’s ambitions to colonize Mars.

    The 122-metre-tall Starship rocket lifted off at 19:37 local time on Tuesday /03:37 GMT on Wednesday/ from the Starbase launch site near Boca Chica, Texas. Both stages of the vehicle, the Super Heavy booster and the Starship itself, were lost during the test flight. The mission was the first attempt to reuse the super heavy launch vehicle in the Starship program.

    “We lost control,” SpaceX spokesman Dan Huot said during the company’s livestream. He said the spacecraft also “had a fuel leak.”

    The first stage of the Super Heavy rocket, powered by 33 methane-fueled engines, failed when its engines ignited for a splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico. SpaceX had deliberately programmed the rocket for a more intense descent trajectory as part of the test.

    Starship’s booster initially worked well. However, during the flight, the ship’s cargo bay door failed to open fully, preventing the launch of eight Starlink satellite simulators.

    The failure of the ninth test flight continues a troubling trend involving the design of SpaceX’s Block 2 Starship. Repeated failures have created serious problems for NASA’s Artemis program, which is using a modified version of Starship to land astronauts on the moon by 2027. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Banking: Samsung Launches One UI 8 Beta Program: The First-Generation Upgrade Starting With the New Galaxy Foldables

    Source: Samsung

    One UI 8 is coming, and early access is now available through its beta program — kicking off a new era of software intelligence that brings a true multimodal AI agent designed for various Samsung Galaxy form factors.
     
    One UI is Samsung’s integrated software platform, designed to help Galaxy devices simplify everyday routines and enhance productivity and convenience. Thanks to the mutual partnership between Samsung and Google, One UI 8 will debut on Samsung’s newest foldables this summer and will gradually expand to more Galaxy devices so users can now enjoy an enriched, more personalized mobile experience with the latest version of Android.
     
    Through open communication, Samsung and Google actively shared their respective design systems and real-time feedback with one another, accelerating software development that made One UI 8 one of the first UI platforms to adopt Android 16.
     
    In addition to being the first generation of upgrades to launch alongside new foldable devices, the launch of One UI 8 also initiates a new rhythm for Samsung’s software evolution with major UX and AI updates. You can get a first glimpse of this innovation by signing up for the beta program kicking off today, starting with the Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra in Germany, Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States.
     
     
    Personalized AI for Seamless, Natural Interactions

     
    The official rollout of One UI 8 will introduce an AI experience that will make your everyday smarter and more convenient by enhancing the AI features first introduced in the Galaxy S25 series. There are three main factors that realize this: multimodal capabilities, UX tailored to different device form factors, and personalized, proactive suggestions. Intelligent multimodality enables you to have natural, seamless communication with AI that understands what you’re looking at or watching in the moment. The updated UX is optimized for the unique form factors across the Galaxy product portfolio, boosting your everyday productivity and efficiency. One UI 8 will also recognize your context, offering personalized, proactive suggestions that support your unique daily routine. Features like Now Bar1 and Now Brief2 will deliver even more customized insights and suggestions to help you stay on top of tasks and support your daily routine, through curated AI information.
     
    This intelligent, personalized AI experience did not just come out of nowhere. It is made possible by robust security that safeguards your data. Samsung Knox Vault combines a dedicated secure processor with secure memory to isolate sensitive data from the rest of your user data and ensure that no one else can physically or remotely reach your personal information. One UI 8 also provides settings where you can choose to process data only on the device, as many of our Galaxy AI experiences use both on-device and cloud-based AI processing. With transparency and user choice at its core, One UI 8 will deliver a personalized AI experience without compromising privacy.
     
     
    Enhanced Everyday Convenience

     
    One UI 8 is not only about providing the AI experience, but also includes convenient, intuitive tools designed to make your day-to-day experiences with your mobile devices even more seamless. Auracast3 — a broadcast audio technology based on Bluetooth LE Audio4  — will support effortless audio connection via QR code scanning and sharing, allowing multiple Auracast devices5 — like Galaxy Buds3 and hearing aids — to join a shared audio stream without the hassle of a complex manual setup. Additionally, customer support at repair centers will be faster and more convenient, thanks to QR- and NFC-enabled support6 accessible right in Samsung Account. You can now register with QR or NFC without having to write any registration forms, reducing wait times and simplifying service requests.

     
    The Reminder app will be your travel supporter with more convenient and intuitive features. If you are planning a trip to New York with your family, you can manage all your reminders in one place as soon as you open the app with a UX that is easy-looking even for first-time users. You can also share a list of to-dos for your trip with the press of a button. When your hands are full of shopping bags, you can use your voice to add reminders on the go as it is voice enabled.
     
    Sharing memories with family and friends will also be easier than ever with enhanced Quick Share.7 A single tap of the Quick Share button in the Quick settings panel will let you instantly send and receive files.
     
    The future of Galaxy AI starts now. Sign up through the Samsung Members app to be among the first to experience the power of One UI 8.
     
     
    1 Availability of functions supported may vary by country and model. Some functions may require a network connection and/or Samsung Account login.
    2 Now Brief feature requires a Samsung Account login. Service availability may vary by country, language, device model or apps. Some features may require a network connection.
    3 The quality of the Auracast audio stream may vary depending on the application, network connection and other factors.
    4 Available on devices with Bluetooth 5.2 and above that support Auracast.
    5 Auracast Transmitter/Assistant supported devices: Samsung Galaxy flagship smartphones, tablets released in 2023 or later with Samsung One UI version 6.1 or above. Auracast Receiver supported devices: Galaxy Buds3, Buds3 Pro, Buds2 Pro. May require software update. Availability may vary by market and model.
    6 Available on 36 countries: U.S., Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Türkiye, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam. Availability may vary by country. The feature availability will expand to more countries via further updates. The feature is available in limited number of repair shops, and will be expanded further afterwards. Available on with Android 10 or above, NFC availability may vary by device, Samsung Account app is available on devices with Android 10 or above. Availability may vary by NFC Memory support availability.
    7 Bluetooth Low Energy and Wi-Fi connection are both required for Quick Share. Number of devices Quick Share can share to at the same time may vary depending on the Wi-Fi chip hardware of the sharing device. Actual speed may vary depending on device, network condition and user environment.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Husband-and-wife directors banned after taking payments for singing waiters when company was insolvent

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Husband-and-wife directors banned after taking payments for singing waiters when company was insolvent

    The company continued to take deposits and full payments when it was insolvent

    • Frederick and Claire Reeves hired people who would burst into song at social events such as weddings 

    • The husband-and-wife allowed their company, Solfan1 Limited, to trade when they knew it was in serious financial trouble and on the verge of liquidation 

    • Couples continued to pay deposits or payments in full when Frederick and Claire Reeves knew there was no reasonable expectation the company could provide the services it offered

    A husband-and-wife team who ran a business which provided surprise singing waiters at weddings have been banned as directors after taking payments from customers when the company was insolvent. 

    Frederick Reeves, 49, also known as Jamie Reeves, and his wife Claire Reeves, 41, ran Solfan1 Limited, which traded as The Best Singing Waiters. 

    The company provided performers who would blend in at weddings by pretending to be waiters before bursting into song at an agreed time. 

    However, the couple continued to take deposits, or payments in full, from 43 customers across the UK when they knew their company was unable to pay the debts it owed. 

    The couple, of Dickens Place, Wigan, have now been banned as company directors for eight years. 

    Solfan1 went into liquidation with liabilities of more than £700,000 and assets of just over £168,000. 

    Rob Clarke, Chief Investigator at the Insolvency Service, said: 

    Couples were left heartbroken after finding out the singing waiters they had paid to perform at their weddings would not show up. 

    Several of the customers who lost out financially were even offered discounts by the company to make their payment in full at the time of the booking. 

    The serious misconduct that both Frederick and Claire Reeves displayed falls short of the standards we expect of company directors which is why they have both been disqualified until May 2033.

    Solfan1 was incorporated in November 2015. Claire Reeves was appointed as director in April 2018. 

    Frederick Reeves was never officially listed as director of the company but did not dispute that he acted in the capacity of a director when accepting his disqualification following Insolvency Service investigations. 

    The company was in financial difficulties in early 2024, having been served a winding-up petition from HM Revenue and Customs for tax debts of more than £200,000 at the start of February. 

    Following discussions with a private insolvency practitioner, the couple agreed on 28 March that Solfan1 should be placed into liquidation. 

    However, from then until the company went into liquidation on 1 May 2024, they continued to take deposits and full payments from new customers. 

    Analysis by investigators revealed that an estimated 43 customers made payments totalling £43,590 to the company during that period. 

    The Secretary of State for Business and Trade accepted disqualification undertakings from Frederick and Claire Reeves, and their bans both started on Wednesday 28 May.  

    The undertakings prevent them from being involved in the promotion, formation or management of a company, without the permission of the court.

    Further information

    Updates to this page

    Published 28 May 2025

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: £30M Boost for Farmers Leading the Way in Nature Restoration

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    £30M Boost for Farmers Leading the Way in Nature Restoration

    Thousands of farmers will get a payment boost for restoring habitats and protecting landscapes.

    Thousands of farmers will benefit from a £30 million boost to payments received for nature-friendly farming practices under the Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) scheme. This uplift recognises and rewards the vital role farmers play in restoring habitats and protecting England’s iconic landscapes. 

    From 1 January 2025, payment rates for 157 HLS options will rise, rewarding farmers already delivering for nature – particularly in uplands and other sensitive areas where they protect rare species, restore habitats, and maintain traditional countryside features.

    Farming Minister, Daniel Zeichner said: 

    Farmers are the backbone of our countryside, and they’re leading the charge to restore nature. 

    This £30 million uplift in HLS payments recognises their essential role in protecting our environment – work that’s crucial for long-term food security, boosting productivity, and tackling climate change. 

    By backing them with fairer rewards, we’re investing in a stronger and more sustainable future for British farming, helping to drive growth in rural communities as part of our Plan for Change.

    Following the Environment Secretary, Steve Reed’s, pledge at the NFU Conference, this funding brings the HLS payment rates closer to those offered under our Environmental Land Management schemes. 

    This builds on a record £5 billion investment into farming, as well as the appointment of former NFU President Baroness Minette Batters to recommend new reforms to boost farmers profits. 

    We also have a record number of farmers enrolled in farming schemes, with more money being paid to farms than ever before. 

    Payments will be automatically increased, landing from December 2025.The government is committed to targeting public funds wisely, making farming more profitable and sustainable for decades to come as we deliver on the Plan for Change.

    Updates to this page

    Published 28 May 2025

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK-South America partnership to help prevent cocaine smuggling

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    News story

    UK-South America partnership to help prevent cocaine smuggling

    Security Minister signs agreement with Ecuador to affirm international commitment to crackdown on organised criminal gangs.

    The UK will be better protected from deadly cocaine as the government strengthens crucial partnerships with Colombia and Ecuador to tackle drug smuggling at source.

    Security Minister Dan Jarvis struck a co-operation agreement as part of the first ever visit by a security minister to the 2 countries.

    Colombia remains the world’s largest cocaine producer while Ecuador has emerged as a key smuggling route, with organised crime groups targeting UK borders.

    As part of efforts to tackle the trade upstream, Home Office International Operations, Border Force officers and UK law enforcement have been stationed in Colombia and Ecuador. Officers have provided training, equipment and support to enhance the capabilities of South American law enforcement – better preventing cocaine from reaching British borders.

    This UK law enforcement presence has had a significant impact on cocaine seizures. Of the 64 tonnes seized by the ports and airports division of anti-narcotics police in Colombia, 50.5 tonnes can be attributed to activity supported by Home Office International Operations. In Ecuador, Home Office International supported the seizure of nearly 95 out of the 300 tonnes seized by police last year.

    During his visit, Minister Jarvis signed a memorandum of understanding with Ecuador, cementing both countries’ commitment to dismantling and disrupting violent criminal networks, which threaten the safety of communities in Britain and South America alike.

    On behalf of the UK, Minister Jarvis donated further equipment to Ecuador’s law enforcement unit to aid their operations to disrupt illegal activity. 

    Security Minister Dan Jarvis said:

    We will not tolerate criminal gangs exploiting international routes and bringing harmful drugs into our communities. That’s why this government is deepening our security partnerships with Colombia and Ecuador to strengthen our frontline fight against organised crime.

    Our agreement marks a step forward in our international efforts to prevent drugs reaching the UK. We are making strong progress on this with cocaine seizures by Border Force in England increasing by 75% since last year.

    As part of our Safer Streets Mission, we will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to prevent cocaine from crossing our border and strengthening our security, a cornerstone of this government’s Plan for Change.

    In a speech, Minister Jarvis recognised the sacrifices and bravery of frontline officers in South America to disrupt and dismantle organised crime gangs. Officers are continuing to protect their local communities but also communities across the world as the war on drugs continues. The UK, Colombia and Ecuador all remain resolute in their commitment to tackling illegal drug smuggling.

    In Colombia, Border Force officers provided bespoke training to a team who had previously seized only 14kg of cocaine destined for UK ports last year. Following a 2-week training course in March this year, the team have already prevented 1.4 tonnes from reaching the UK.

    This international action comes as cocaine-related deaths in England and Wales rose by 31% between 2022 and 2023. As part of the Plan for Change, the government is committed to making streets safer by driving down drug misuse and harms through prevention and treatment.

    UK Border Force are also taking action to prevent cocaine from reaching the UK border and harming communities. In January 2025, Border Force’s National Deep Rummage team seized 1.5 tonnes of cocaine on a ship travelling from Ecuador, with an estimated street value of just under £60 million.

    There have also been record seizures of cocaine in recent years, with over 26 tonnes seized by Border Force in England, a 75% increase compared to the year before.

    Updates to this page

    Published 28 May 2025

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Household Support Fund is available to support residents in Preston

    Source: City of Preston

    Preston City Council has secured additional funding through the Household Support Fund to continue supporting local residents, following its conclusion of the sixth round of funding in March 2025. This vital fund has been in place for several years to assist those most affected by the ongoing rise in living costs.

    Applications for the latest round will open Monday 27 May, and close on 31 March 2026 or until the funds have been exhausted.

    Councillor Peter Kelly, cabinet member of communities, social justice and night-time economy, said:

    “We’re delighted that we can continue this scheme and help those who need help and support to Preston residents. I would urge all eligible residents in need of help and assistance with energy and water bills, food and essential items to apply.”

    The Household Support Fund is designed to help the households in greatest need, particularly families with children, older residents and anyone facing hardship with essential living costs such as food, energy and water bills. Special consideration will be given to supporting low-income households with energy costs during this period.

    The Household Support Fund has helped keep the Food Banks/Hubs in Preston operating and has helped through each round of the scheme.

    The scheme can provide short-term assistance with essential living expenses, including food, utility bills, essential household appliances and more. Where larger items like fridges or washing machines are needed, these will be purchased through the fund and delivered directly to the applicant.

    In addition to direct support, as part of our preventative support, the scheme offers guidance and referrals to other local services, ensuring residents receive the assistance they may need including help with finances, debt, and welfare benefits to improve longer-term financial security.

    To apply, applicants must live within the Preston City Council area with only one application per household will be considered. The fund is open to anyone vulnerable or struggling to cover essential costs.

    It’s important to note you do not need to be receiving benefits to qualify for help through this fund — and any payments received will not affect existing benefits.

    For full details on how to apply and eligibility, see Household Support Fund.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Cowes Library to reopen its doors following refurbishment 28 May 2025 Cowes Library to reopen its doors following refurbishment

    Source: Aisle of Wight

    There’s good news for book lovers in Cowes.

    The town’s much-loved library is set to reopen its doors at 10am on Monday, 2 June, following a period of building works.

    Thanks to a successful bid to Arts Council England’s Libraries Improvement Fund, Cowes Library has undergone essential repairs and upgrades to its facilities.

    The improvements mark the beginning of a new chapter for the library, which has long been a cornerstone of the local community.

    Once reopened, the library will return to its regular opening hours. While the current phase of works is nearing completion, further enhancements are planned for later in the year, including the installation of a fully accessible toilet.

    Library staff are looking forward to welcoming visitors back and say it won’t be long before the usual programme of events and activities is back in full swing.

    In the meantime, visitors are advised that toilet facilities will not be available until the next phase of work is complete. Updates will be shared via the Cowes Library website and Facebook page.

    During the closure, a temporary ‘pop-up’ library service was kindly hosted at the Beckford Centre by the Cowes Heritage and Community Group. The initiative proved a great success, attracting nearly 2,000 visitors over the eight-week period.

    The pop-up library will close at 1pm on Friday, 30 May, and will not reopen on Saturday 31 May, to allow staff time to prepare the main library for reopening on Monday.

    Library Supervisor, Adam Gaterell, said: “We were really grateful to be able to continue serving our customers at the Beckford Centre throughout the building works.

    “Now we can’t wait to get back into the newly improved library, resume our full service, welcome back regular customers — and hopefully join up some new ones!”

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Council issues information on changes to Building Control Regulations

    Source: Northern Ireland – City of Derry

    Council issues information on changes to Building Control Regulations

    28 May 2025

    Council advises that anyone involved in the Construction Industry should note that an update in Building Control regulations from the Department of Finance has now come into effect, since May 6th.

    The updates and two new regulations have been added to the Building Regulations (NI) 2012 legislation in Part E. Regulation 37A relates to the provision of fire safety information while Regulation 37B relates to Automatic fire suppression systems.

    Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Director of Environment and Regeneration, Karen Phillips, said all building professionals should be aware of the changes. “I would really encourage contractors, architects and other professionals involved in the building industry to take time to familiarise themselves with the changes introduced by the Department, particularly as they relate to Fire safety,” she stressed.

    “Neglecting to introduce any recommended changes to current practice could mean a breach of the relevant regulatory requirements or result in causing risk or injury. If anyone has any questions about the changes they can contact a member of Council’s Building Control team for further information.”

    Further details on these changes can be found on Council’s website at www.derrystrabane.com/services/building-control/recent-changes

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Mayor extends thanks to everyone who supported her ‘One Big Weekend, One Big Cause’ event

    Source: Northern Ireland – City of Derry

    Mayor extends thanks to everyone who supported her ‘One Big Weekend, One Big Cause’ event

    28 May 2025

    The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council has expressed her overwhelming gratitude to everyone who supported her ‘One Big Weekend, One Big Cause – Revved Up and Ready to Rock for Bud Club’ fundraising extravaganza.

    The spectacular Bank Holiday weekend celebration on 24th and 25th May raised funds for the Bud Club, a vital organisation supporting young people with additional needs across the district.

    “I am absolutely overwhelmed by the incredible response from our community,” said Mayor Barr. “The generosity and spirit shown by everyone who attended has been truly humbling. What we witnessed was our city and district at its absolute best – a community coming together to support those who need it most.”

    Supercar Saturday in Guildhall Square drew crowds throughout the afternoon to see Gary and Stephen McCaul’s stunning collection of 35 luxury vehicles, including Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and McLarens. Popular entertainer Micky Doherty kept spirits high despite the inclement weather.

    Saturday evening’s star-studded concert at the Guildhall was a resounding success, with local favourite Ritchie Remo getting the crowd on their feet, comedian Black Paddy delivering laughs throughout his set, and the Mindbenders bringing the house down with their Ultimate Yacht Rock Show featuring timeless hits from the 70s and 80s.

    The weekend concluded on Sunday with an electric Afrobeats night at St Columb’s Hall, where music lovers danced to infectious rhythms celebrating culture, unity, and community spirit. Adding to the night was Miss Africa-Ireland who brought an incredible exhibition of African fashion along for the audience to enjoy.

    “Every single person who bought a ticket or came out to enjoy the festivities has made a real difference in the lives of young people with additional needs,” the Mayor continued. “The funds raised will directly support Bud Club’s incredible work, providing life-changing opportunities for some of our most vulnerable young citizens.”

    Mayor Barr added: “As I near the end of my term in office, I couldn’t have asked for a better way to conclude this incredible year. This weekend embodied everything I’ve tried to champion – bringing our community together and ensuring we lift up those who need our support. To everyone who made this weekend special – from the bottom of my heart, thank you.”

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Make sure you’re ‘scam aware’ this summer

    Source: City of York

    Published Tuesday, 27 May 2025

    Council leaders are warning residents to be wary of doorstop sellers, and potential scams over the coming months.

    With the weather improving we’re likely to see an increase in doorstep selling during the summer. Doorstop selling refers to someone who visits properties to sell goods or services in the home, or on the doorstep. These can include salespeople visiting homes offering a range of services, from garden makeovers to driveway repairs, double glazing and more.

    These sellers can sometimes offer a convenient option, and home visits from sales teams can be a technique used by many business. However, doorstop selling also comes with some risks, including people being pressured to buy goods or services they don’t want, being sold things for much more than their value, or paying for goods or services that never appear.

    Cllr Jenny Kent, Executive Member for the Environment at City of York Council, said:

    Sadly, each year some residents are pressured into schemes or purchases by doorstop sellers and end up in difficult situations.

    “Our teams work very hard to try and keep the residents of York safe from scams or rogue traders, but we always encourage residents to be cautious, check for third party recommendations and take their time deciding on any major projects or works they’re planning.”

    To help residents avoid any issues, City of York Council are sharing some top tips to help make sure you’re buying from legitimate businesses, and ways to keep yourself safe. These include:

    • Be confident – if you don’t want to buy goods or services, you have every right to say no, ask for more time to think about it, shop around and get other quotes or discuss the purchase with someone else
    • Check the facts – any reputable business should be happy to provide you with all their details. Try to think about what you know about them, do you know about their training and experience, have they given you all the information you need for a quote, do you understand the rights and obligations of any contracts and are they offering any kind of warranty?
    • Be cautious – it’s sensible to shop around for any projects you might want doing, getting multiple quotes, talking to other people who’ve had the same work done and taking your time makes you a smart customer. Don’t forget, if something sounds too good (or too cheap) to be true, it probably is.

    Residents are also being reminded of their legal rights when it comes to doorstop selling. In most situations if you sign a contract worth more than £42 with a trader in your house, you usually have 14 days to change your mind and cancel, providing the right to cancel is given to your in writing.

    Different contracts will have different terms and conditions but some include ‘cooling off periods’ and cancellation fees. If you do want to change your mind and cancel a project, you should get in touch with the trader as soon as possible, and try to keep a copy of the cancelation in writing as proof. This could include emails, or even recorded delivery or proof of postage.

    Anyone looking for more advice on their rights, or to report a trader to trading standards, can contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 0808 2231133, or by visiting www.citizensadvice.org.uk/scamsadvice.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Grisly gadget is sure to get museum visitors talking

    Source: City of Leeds

    A gruesome contraption used centuries ago as a brutal punishment for gossiping has gone on display in Leeds.

    The draconian device, known as a scold’s bridle, is among a selection of objects newly on show at Leeds City Museum capturing some of the fascinating, lesser-known chapters in the story of Leeds.

    Used in English towns and cities as early as 1574, scold’s bridles were employed to discourage individuals, usually women, who were judged to have spoken rebelliously, inappropriately or out of turn.

    Also known as a brank, or witch’s bridle, the grisly object, believed to date from the 17th Century, has gone on show in the museum’s Leeds Story gallery as a sad reminder of a less enlightened age, having been originally collected by Morley historian Norrison Scatcherd.

    When in use, the infamous implement’s solid iron frame would encase its unfortunate victim’s head, with a roughened iron plate located near the mouth.

    The plate would then be placed in the mouth so the victim could not move their tongue without discomfort and the wearer would then be led through the streets on a chain held by one of the town’s officials.

    In some towns, wearers would even be chained to a pillory, whipping post or market cross.

    Kitty Ross, Leeds Museums and Galleries’ curator of social history, said: “It’s difficult to imagine a device as brutal and cruel as the scold’s bridle being used in towns and cities around the country, and it’s very clearly a relic from a time when the concepts of both human rights and equality were very different to what they are today.

    “Displaying these types of objects is an important, tangible reminder of how far society has come as well as an opportunity to reflect on the challenges faced by people who lived during an age when such an inhumane contraption was seen as an acceptable form of punishment.

    “Adding objects to the Leeds Story gallery is always rewarding too, because it gives visitors a chance to find out more about famous people, places and events alongside aspects of the city’s hidden history which they may never have heard before.”

    The scold’s bridle is one of a number of exhibits recently added to the Leeds Story gallery, which tells the story of the city through the centuries.

    A silver cup made by ill-fated Leeds goldsmith turned counterfeiter Arthur Mangey has also been put on display in the gallery, alongside a set of his coin clipping shears which were already on show.

    Once an esteemed craftsman, commissioned to make a stunning silver gilt mace by Leeds City Council in 1694, Mangey was accused of forgery and, after being found guilty at trial, was hanged in York in 1696.

    Other exhibits newly on display include a Pudsey peace jug, purchased with support from The Friends of Leeds City Museums and made by local potter John Sugden in 1801 to mark Napoleon Bonaparte’s signing of the Concordat of 1801 with Pope Pius VII.

    Also on display is the impressive bell which once hung in the city’s Coloured Cloth Hall in 1758. Once the largest building in Georgian Leeds, the building was used as offices and housed the Council Chamber of the Trustees.

    In 1889 the Leeds Corporation paid £66,000 for the hall so they could clear it and make way for what is today City Square and the General Post Office building.

    Councillor Salma Arif, Leeds City Council’s executive member for adult social care, active lifestyles and culture, said: “The story of Leeds is completely unique and includes so many surprising and intriguing chapters which have each in their own way played their part in creating the city we know today.

    “It’s remarkable that we have so many objects on display to help tell that story and ensure visitors can learn more about the different aspects of our local heritage.”

    For more information about visiting Leeds City Museum, including opening hours, please visit: Leeds City Museum | Leeds Museums and Galleries | Days out and exhibitions

    ENDS

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Public consultation launches to improve travel choices on A6110 Ring Road and A643 Elland Road

    Source: City of Leeds

    Leeds City Council is proposing to introduce new measures along the A6110 and A643 Elland Road which will make it safer and more accessible for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users.

    The A6110 Ring Road, and A643 Elland Road form key routes in Leeds, connecting south Leeds to the city centre. It is a popular route with over 38,000 people using it daily. Since 2019, a total of 26 collisions have been recorded, resulting in 31 casualties – 1 fatality, 10 serious injuries, and 20 slight injuries, highlighting the need for these improvements.

    The proposed scheme aims to address longstanding issues along the route, including high collision rates, congestion, limited pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, and poor connectivity to surrounding areas.

    The council is inviting businesses, residents, and those who use the route to share their views on the proposals, which include:

    • New and upgraded crossings along the route, making it safer for people walking, wheeling and cycling to cross the road
    • A new busway, for buses only, on A643 Elland Road (South) for quicker and more reliable bus journey times
    • Upgraded bus stops to create a more welcoming environment for bus users
    • A segregated two-way cycle lane along key sections of the route providing enhanced safety and better connection to surrounding areas of Beeston, Holbeck, Leeds City Centre, Morley, and White Rose Shopping Centre, linking easily with existing cycling provision

    The proposals include minimal changes to Millshaw roundabout as this is one of the potential options for tram proposals connecting Leeds City Centre and South Leeds. The council is working closely with West Yorkshire Combined Authority to make sure the proposals complement the potential tram line. This will ensure that any works will not need revisiting if the line is delivered on this route. Once the tram route has been confirmed, any necessary changes to the roundabout will be developed and consultation undertaken at that stage.

    The A6110 and A643 proposals align with Leeds City Council’s broader goals of reducing carbon emissions, promoting active travel, and supporting Vision Zero, which aims to eliminate road deaths and serious injuries in Leeds by 2040.

    Councillor Jonathan Pryor, Leeds City Council’s deputy leader and executive member for economy, transport and sustainable development, said:

    “This scheme is a vital step towards creating safer, more accessible routes for active travel through Leeds. This initiative is part of our commitment to make our city more inclusive, healthy, and sustainable, and we urge everyone that uses this route—whether you walk, cycle, drive, or take the bus—to share your views and help shape the future of this area.

    “Your input is essential to ensure these changes meet community needs.”

    Cllr Peter Carlill, Deputy Chair of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Transport Committee, said:

    “It’s an exciting time for transport in West Yorkshire and plans like this can play a big part in creating a modern, joined-up network.

    “By making roads safer and improving facilities for pedestrians, cyclists and bus users, we are helping more people choose greener and healthier ways to travel.

    “We want to hear from everyone that uses this route to help us build a better-connected region that works for all.”

    Have your say before 11.59pm on Tuesday 8 July:

    1. Find out more and complete a short survey
    2. Attend a drop-in event, see the proposal boards, chat to a member of the team and fill in an online or paper survey. There are two drop-in events:
    • Thursday 19 June 2025, 3pm-6pm, Churwell Community Centre, LS27 7SY
    • Thursday 26 June 2025, 12pm-3pm, Cottingley Community Centre, LS11 0HJ
    1. Request a paper survey and freepost it back to us. Email or phone us for a paper survey on connectingleeds@leeds.gov.uk or 0113 336 8868. 

    Notes to editors

    The scheme would be funded in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, subject to business case approvals. A condition of the funding means any changes must make it easier and safer to walk, cycle and use public transport.

    For further information on proposals for trams connecting communities between Leeds City Centre and South Leeds and Leeds to Bradford visit wymasstransit.com.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Towards a Green Future: GUU Representatives Visit the NEVA Waste Processing Complex

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    On May 27, representatives of the State University of Management visited the NEVA waste processing complex, the most modern complex in the Moscow region, equipped with the latest equipment and technologies that meet high international standards.

    Today, 100% of ordinary household waste ends up at KPO NEVA, more than 20% of the total flow is sent for recycling and turns into glass and plastic bottles, sports uniforms, school notebooks, cardboard boxes, as well as pipes, paving slabs and other building materials. Organic waste is converted here into safe technological soil for construction and road works, and another 25% goes to the production of modern RDF fuel.

    The general director of the EcoLine Group, the chairperson of the Commission on Utilization of the Council of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation for the Development of the Circular Economy and Ecology Elena Vishnyakova conducted a sightseeing tour for the guests. The representatives of the State Unitary Enterprise visited the automated waste sorting complex, where the components of secondary raw materials are selected, and the composting area, designed for processing organic fractions into technosoil or compost that does not pose a danger to the environment.

    At the end of the excursion, a working meeting was held with the participation of the Deputy Minister for Territory Maintenance and State Housing Supervision of the Moscow Region Svetlana Vikulova to discuss the interaction of the State University of Management and the Ministry on issues of optimization and improvement of processes at waste processing plants. On behalf of the university, the following took part in the discussion of areas of further cooperation: Vice-Rector for Research Maria Karelina, Chief Researcher of the State University of Management Alexey Terentyev, Deputy Director of the Center for Technology Management in Bioengineering Alexey Zaitsev and Researcher of the Research Institute of Public Policy and Management of Industrial Economy Alexey Akulov. The parties discussed issues related to the logistics component of the process of disposal of household waste and outlined promising environmental projects for the secondary processing of waste generated as a result of the life activities of the population.

    Let us recall that in 2024, specialists from the State University of Management developed a Methodology for assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of the activities of heads of management organizations in the field of housing and communal services in the Moscow Region, and the head of the Department for the Coordination of Scientific Research of the State University of Management, Maxim Pletnev, joined the working group of the Public Council for the Maintenance of Territories of Apartment Buildings in the Moscow Region.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Moscow hospitals to present cutting-edge medical technologies for the first time at international conference in Skolkovo

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    On May 29–30, at the Skolkovo Innovation Center, as part of the largest technology conference, Startup Village, the stand “Created by Moscow Doctors” will be presented for the first time. Here, you can get acquainted with the latest medical technologies developed by Moscow clinics together with the country’s leading scientific organizations. This was reported by Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development.

    “Moscow invests significant resources in the development of medicine, and we strive to become one of the world leaders in the implementation of innovative technologies in clinical practice. We are building an ecosystem in which doctors and scientists jointly develop technologies that can change the approach to diagnostics and treatment. Many of them are already being tested in city hospitals and are yielding results. In order to introduce visitors and other participants of the largest international technology conference Startup Village to our developments, we will present the stand “Created by Moscow doctors” for the first time. This is an exposition of the latest medical inventions of Moscow clinics, created in cooperation with the leading scientific organizations of the country. The stand will present more than 20 medical innovative technologies, including those that have no analogues in the world. Visitors will be able to personally test the developments, undergo interactive express checkups and receive specialist consultations,” said Anastasia Rakova.

    According to her, in the area of stands with medical developments, guests will be able to learn about innovative technologies that have been created and tested in Moscow clinics. Among them, for example, is a minimally invasive method of stabilizing the lumbar spine using domestic implants and installation tools. It allows to reduce the rehabilitation period from six months to six weeks. And the technology of 3D bioprinting of individual implants for restoration of the eardrum ensures almost 100% return of hearing, and also reduces the duration of hospitalization and surgery by half.

    Moscow to Speed Up Testing of AI Services in Medicine Thanks to New Developments

    In the interactive check-up area, it will be possible to undergo express examinations in various areas of preventive medicine. For example, this includes diagnostics of skin diseases, including screening for malignant neoplasms using artificial intelligence, which ensures the accuracy of their detection up to 95 percent. Visitors will also be able to receive an assessment of their cognitive and psycho-emotional state using testing and analysis of personalized metabolic parameters, as well as an express assessment of the biological age of the body. In addition, testing of the likelihood of developing mental illnesses, including depression and bipolar disorder, will be available.

    Participants will be offered an innovative ambulance interior, developed jointly with Moscow ambulance specialists. The space has become larger: doctors can now stand upright, and the swivel-folding chairs and a well-thought-out patented fastening system provide access to the patient from any side.

    The exhibition will also feature other advanced solutions developed by Moscow specialists. All of them were created within the framework of the grant program of the Mayor of Moscow with the support of the Moscow Center for Innovative Technologies in Healthcare.

    The Startup Village conference is held as part of Moscow Entrepreneurship Week. Participation is free, but pre-registration is required on the website.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The Moscow Workshops creative center for artists has opened in the capital

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    A new creative center for artists, “Moscow Workshops,” has opened in the regional center “Mesto Vstrechi “Sofia” in Severnoye Izmailovo. It houses 35 fully equipped studios where artists working with painting and ceramics have free use of easels and pottery wheels, paint booths, and special drying areas.

    “As part of the new project “Moscow Workshops”, Moscow artists have received a unique opportunity to create their works in comfortable and modern studios and share their creativity in special exhibition areas of the workshops, where everyone can purchase their works. In this way, the Department of Culture helps artists not only to fully realize their creative potential, but also to find an audience and loyal fans. We see that the project is already in great demand, so in the summer of 2025, a selection for the new season will take place,” said the Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Moscow Department of Culture

    Alexey Fursin.

    In addition, there is a lecture hall on the territory of the center. For residents of the workshops, aspiring artists, university graduates and schoolchildren, they plan to hold educational events here, including master classes, lectures, meetings with famous artists and visiting open days of art universities.

    Almost 200 applications were received from Moscow artists of different ages to participate in the project. They submitted them on the website Moscow Creative Industries Agencies. Adult city residents with the status of self-employed, individual entrepreneur or legal entity, a creative portfolio, and registration in the capital could become residents.

    The expert committee included leading specialists in the art industry. As a result, 40 artists were selected. Over the course of four months, they will create paintings and ceramic sculptures, which will then be presented in the exhibition areas. Anyone interested will be able to visit the exhibition and purchase the works.

    The main goal of the center is to provide artists with a space for creativity, promote the exchange of ideas and experiences, and help the capital’s youth realize their potential.

    The art industry is an important direction in the creative industries of the capital. It promotes the creation and dissemination of Russian cultural values, forms a unique image of Moscow as a cultural capital, and also stimulates economic growth and ensures an influx of investment.

    The Agency for Creative Industries is engaged in comprehensive support of the industry.Department of Culture of the City of Moscow. The Art Seasons project is being held for artists and gallery owners, within the framework of which they take part for free in the largest fairs and markets of contemporary art Blazar, Cosmoscow, Win-Win and Art-Moscow, as well as the online course PRO. Creatus, which introduces listeners to the basics of copyright, and the practice-oriented program Art. Practicum. In 2024, more than 250 people took part in the projects of the Moscow Agency for Creative Industries for artists and gallery owners.

    The number of capital enterprises in the creative industries has reached 113 thousandBy the end of the year, the capital will host more than 50 events for representatives of creative professions

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: VDNKh invites you to the International Children’s Day as part of “Summer in Moscow”

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    As part of the project “Summer in Moscow” events dedicated to International Children’s Day will be held throughout the capital. VDNKh will be one of the largest festive venues. On May 31 and June 1, visitors to the exhibition will enjoy creative and engineering master classes, concerts, theatrical performances, quests, sports competitions and quizzes. This was reported by Natalia Sergunina, Deputy Mayor of Moscow.

    “The program at VDNKh will be supplemented by several family festivals. Young visitors will meet Russian heroes, watch cartoons, make gifts for loved ones with their own hands and learn about modern professions,” said Natalia Sergunina.

    On June 1 at 10:00 and 14:00, children and their parents will be given tours of the Tretyakov Gallery exposition at VDNKh. Then, those who wish will be offered to construct a model of Pavilion No. 1 “Central” from thick cardboard, where the exhibition is located. At master classes at 12:00 and 16:00, children will create a diorama based on one of the panels by artist Boris Shcherbakov, the original of his work is also presented here.

    At 13:00 and 15:00, residents and guests of the capital will be treated to sightseeing tours at the Cosmonautics and Aviation Center. Listeners will learn how a rocket is built and what astronauts’ food consists of, as well as why they need to exercise in zero gravity.

    Classes in the engineering creativity workshop “Kulibin Pro” are also planned there. At 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00, participants will make figurines of their favorite cartoon characters using a 3D pen, at 13:00 and 15:00 they will construct simple electrical circuits. Then at 17:00, the children will play tennis in a VR helmet.

    The Cinema Museum invites you to watch Soviet animated films. From 2:00 p.m., the films “The Pipe and the Jug,” “What is Good and What is Bad,” “Mirror,” and “Chunya” will be shown here.

    The Soyuzmultpark multimedia center has also prepared a festive program. It will include musical quizzes “Guess the melody from three notes”, dance competitions, quizzes and much more.

    Some events require pre-registration or a ticket. The schedule is published onofficial website of VDNKh.

    Based on archive photos: VDNKh recreates historic weather boothMoscow Jazz Festival will be held in the capital from June 9 to 15

    Project “Summer in Moscow”— the main event of the season, which will unite the most vibrant events of the capital from June 1. Every day in all districts of the city there will be charity, cultural and sports events, most of them free.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: A kindergarten for 200 children will appear in the Preobrazhenskoye district

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Construction of a 200-seat kindergarten has begun in the Preobrazhenskoye district of the Eastern Administrative District. The building is being erected by an investor. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction Vladimir Efimov.

    “A three-story kindergarten building with an area of 3.6 thousand square meters will appear on 1st Bukhvostova Street. The institution for 200 pupils will have eight group cells, a music and sports hall, an office for developmental classes, a medical center and a full-cycle food unit. Upon completion of construction work, the kindergarten building will be handed over to the city,” said Vladimir Efimov.

    The new kindergarten will be located on the territory of the residential complex “Preobrazhenskaya Ploshad” in the emerging residential quarter at the address: 1st Bukhvostova Street, land plot No. 2. It will complement the existing educational infrastructure of the district.

    “The first floor will house group cells for younger pupils, as well as a lobby with a multi-level recreation area. An elevator will be installed in the building. The adjacent territory will be equipped with walking areas with shaded gazebos and small architectural forms, physical education areas measuring 200 and 120 square meters with rubber surfaces,” added the Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital’s Department of Urban Development Policy

    Vladislav Ovchinsky.

    The developer will carry out comprehensive landscaping on the area around the kindergarten: plant bushes, trees, and lay out lawns. The greenery will become a hedge between the walking areas and decorate the territory of the educational institution.

    The permit for the construction of the social facility was issued by the capital’s State Construction Supervision Committee (Mosgosstroynadzor). As its chairman noted Anton Slobodchikov, a kindergarten for 200 children will be built on a land plot of over 7.7 hectares. The construction cycle of the building will be supervised by inspectors of Mosgosstroynadzor at all stages. Employees of the subordinate Center of Expertise will take part in on-site inspections. They will carry out instrumental quality control of the erected structures and the building materials used.

    Earlier Sergei Sobyanin reported, that by 2032 the city plans to renovate about 700 school buildings.

    An educational complex with a school and a kindergarten will be built in 1st Silikatny ProezdIzmailovo school receives new kindergarten building for operational management

    The construction of social facilities in Moscow corresponds to the goals and initiatives of the national project “Infrastructure for life”.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: NSU Scientific Library has begun moving to a new building for streaming lecture halls

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University –

    The scientific library has begun moving to a new building of flow auditoriums, which is part of the second stage of the modern NSU campus, built within the framework of the national project “Youth and Children”. In total, over 600 thousand copies of books with a total weight of approximately 180 tons will have to be moved over the summer. In the new building, the library will have a reading room and a book depository with a capacity of up to 1 million copies.

    The NSU Scientific Library is located on the first floor of the flow auditorium building and is part of a multifunctional space with an area of about 2.5 thousand square meters. Furniture and multimedia equipment have already been assembled, shelves have been installed in the reading room, so the library has the opportunity to begin moving. It will be necessary to pack all 600 thousand copies, transport them and arrange them in their places in three summer months.

    — We will have a modern library that will operate 24/7. The children will be able to use self-service stations to check out books that will appear in the open collection. In the reading room, all literature will also be in open access. In addition, the library will have modern technical capabilities for employees. Publications with open access will be equipped with radio frequency tags that will allow for an automated inventory of this part of the collection, — commented Tatyana Markova, head of the NSU Scientific Library.

    The book depositories in the new building will be equipped with mobile shelves with an electric drive and computer control. The compact storage system will allow free placement of the existing library collections.

    The library’s special pride is its rare book collection, which was organized and opened in 2008 and contains about 6,000 volumes from the 18th to early 20th centuries. The specially equipped room contains domestic and foreign publications, representing a collection of scientific, popular science, and fiction literature. An important part of this collection is made up of magazines published in the 19th to early 20th centuries.

    — Of great value are encyclopedias, encyclopedic publications, and various 19th-century dictionaries. The collection includes such famous publications as the Encyclopedic Dictionary of F. A. Brockhaus and I. A. Efron, the Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Russian Bibliographic Institute Granat, and the Russian Encyclopedia published in 1911 in St. Petersburg. We also have the first Complete Works of Voltaire in French in 92 volumes, published just 7 years after the author’s death. In addition, the collection is the owner of memorable book collections, including the library of Corresponding Member of the USSR Academy of Sciences V. A. Avrorin, the first dean of the Humanities Faculty of NSU, — said Tatyana Markova.

    The most valuable and interesting specimens will be located in a specially designated room where excursions can be conducted, students can be introduced to primary sources, and specialists can work with rare editions.

    On the instructions of President Vladimir Putin, a network of modern campuses is being created in Russia. By 2030, a constellation of 25 campuses should appear in the country. Work in this area is being carried out by the Government of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia. Currently, 24 such campuses are being designed and built with the support of the national project “Youth and Children”, by 2036 the number of campuses will increase to 40. The project is financed by federal and regional budgets, as well as by extra-budgetary sources.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Success for Sellafield Ltd project management apprentice

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Success for Sellafield Ltd project management apprentice

    Macy Rogerson has been recognised at the Association for Project Management (APM) Regional Network Awards.

    Sellafield Ltd project management apprentice, Macy Rogerson

    A Sellafield Ltd project management degree apprentice, Macy Rogerson, was the winner of the Association for Project Management (APM) Student of the Year award at the 2025 north-west APM Regional Network Awards.

    The APM Regional Network Awards, celebrates the achievements of project professionals and students within their local APM Regional Network community.

    Now in the final year of her project management degree apprenticeship, Macy was recognised by for her technical development in the profession whilst managing a complex nuclear decommissioning project.

    Her ability to support peers within the APM community and her passion for championing the project profession was also recognised by the judges.

    As the winner for the north-west region award, Macy has been shortlisted for the national Project Management Student of the Year. The winner of this award will be announced at the 2025 APM Education and Research Awards next month.

    Macy said:

    I’m delighted to have won this award amongst an impressive shortlist of fellow project professionals within the north-west.

    From developing innovative solutions to complex projects to improving my stakeholder engagement skills, my project management degree apprenticeship at Sellafield Ltd has provided me with many opportunities to develop both professionally and personally.

    It is great to see my hard work recognised by the APM in the final year of my apprenticeship. I hope to round off the four year programme with a win at the national finals next month!

    Sellafield Ltd also had finalists for 2 other awards on the night:

    • Benedict Hazzard, project management support, was shortlisted for the ‘APM Emerging Project Professional’ category after completing his Sellafield Ltd apprenticeship in September 2024.
    • Sellafield Ltd third-year project management apprentices, were nominated for the ‘APM Project Management Challenge’, recognising their fantastic work with a local charity, the North Lakes Foodbank.

    Andrew Vaughan, project management apprenticeship and graduate scheme manager, Sellafield Ltd said: 

    Congratulations to Macy on winning the APM Student of the Year award. This is a fantastic achievement, and I wish her the very best of luck at the national finals.

    All 3 of the Sellafield shortlisted entries are a testament to the project management profession and to Sellafield Ltd. I’m incredibly proud of their hard work, creativity and commitment,

    Having 3 finalists amongst a strong regional shortlist showcases the strength of our early careers offering in developing a pipeline of nuclear skills.

    The national Project Management Student of the Year will be announced at the APM Education and Research Awards on 11 June.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Brent Council fails to meet RSH’s consumer standards

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    Press release

    Brent Council fails to meet RSH’s consumer standards

    The Regulator of Social Housing has published three regulatory judgements today.

    The London Borough of Brent has failed to meet the outcomes in the consumer standards and has been given a C3 grading from the Regulator of Social Housing, as part of three regulatory judgements published today. 

    LB Brent made a self-referral in April concerning the quality and accuracy of its fire safety data.  

    Following a spot check, the council found that although actions from fire risk assessments had been closed, evidence of completion was not available in all instances and that some actions had not been completed.  

    RSH’s engagement with LB Brent also found: 

    • Data for fire safety, smoke and carbon monoxide safety, asbestos management and water safety could not be reconciled. 

    • Concerns about the data validation process that took place prior to LB Brent implementing its new asset management system. 

    • Although LB Brent is reporting that it has 95% of its stock condition data, almost half of its homes have not had a recorded survey. 

    RSH will continue to engage with LB Brent as it seeks to address the issues identified, including evidencing that it is taking reasonable steps to mitigate risks to tenants as it creates and delivers its improvement plan.  

    Following an inspection, Metropolitan Housing Trust has been downgraded from G1 to G2. This means it meets RSH’s governance requirements overall but needs to improve some aspects of its arrangements to support continued compliance.  

    Improvements are needed in how the board assures itself around the delivery of outcomes of the Safety and Quality standard, and the quality of its stress testing and mitigation strategies. 

    Metropolitan Housing Trust also received C2/V2 gradings. 

    Mosscare St Vincent’s Housing Group was upgraded from C2 to C1, following responsive engagement.  

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

    Accurate, up-to-date data is fundamental to landlords delivering safe, decent homes for tenants. LB Brent has engaged positively with us since their self-referral and we will continue to work closely with them as they put things right for tenants. 

    Our scrutiny of housing associations’ governance and viability is vital to ensuring landlords are manging their risks effectively. Things can go wrong without robust board challenge and rigorous stress-testing. We will continue to regulate for a sector that is well run and viable, to enable more and better homes for tenants.

    Notes to Editors

    Provider Consumer grade Governance grade Viability grade Process
    London Borough of Brent C3 – – Responsive Engagement
    Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited C2 G2 (downgrade) V2 Inspection
    Mosscare St Vincent’s Housing Group Limited C1 G1 (from previous inspection Sept 2024) V2 (from previous inspection Sept 2024) Responsive Engagement

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

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

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

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

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: President Meloni attends Confindustria General Assembly

    Source: Government of Italy (English)

    27 Maggio 2025

    The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, delivered a speech at the General Assembly of Confindustria, the Italian association of manufacturing and service companies, in Bologna today.

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  • EU almost on track to reach 2030 climate goal

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The European Union is nearly on track to reach its main climate target for this decade, with countries’ existing CO2-cutting plans set to bring the bloc within one percentage point of the goal, the European Commission said on Wednesday.

    The EU is on course to reduce its net greenhouse gas emissions by 54% by 2030, compared with 1990 levels – just shy of its legally-binding goal of a 55% cut, the Commission said in an analysis of existing policies in the EU and its member countries.

    The analysis showed governments have upped their efforts to curb emissions in the last two years, even as Brussels faces a political backlash from some countries demanding the EU weaken its green agenda.

    Europe is the world’s fastest-warming continent, with crop-wrecking floods and deadly wildfires linked to climate change hitting EU nations with increasing frequency.

    But with industries reeling from high energy prices after Russia slashed gas deliveries in 2022, and the prospect of U.S. tariffs, the EU faces mounting calls from governments to soften green measures for struggling businesses.

    EU climate commissioner Wopke Hoekstra said the EU would invest more in clean technologies to ensure industries can prosper from Europe’s green transition.

    “Emissions are down 37% since 1990, while the economy has grown nearly 70%, proving climate action and growth go hand in hand. Now we must build on this momentum,” Hoekstra said.

    By 2023, the EU had reduced its emissions by 37% from 1990 levels, the latest available data show.

    The Commission cited strong progress in the energy sector, with renewable sources covering 24% of EU energy consumption in 2023.

    Agriculture and transport are among the sectors lagging behind, it said.

    Farmers staged months of protests across Europe last year, criticising EU green policies. The agriculture sector has largely escaped EU climate measures, and Brussels weakened some environmental rules for farmers in response to the protests.

    The environmental impact of land use – which includes farming and forestry – has also been exacerbated by record-breaking wildfires, which deplete the land’s ability to store carbon. The EU’s “sink” of carbon stored in natural ecosystems like grasslands and forests is now not expected to improve by 2030, the Commission said.

    The EU’s 2030 climate goal is one of the most ambitious among major economies worldwide. The Commission is preparing to propose a 2040 climate target, but has delayed the proposal for months amid political pushback.

    (Reuters)

  • Chhath’s eternal melody: Dr. Sharda Sinha awarded Padma Vibhushan posthumously

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    In a solemn ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian honour, posthumously on the celebrated folk exponent Dr. Sharda Sinha. The award recognises her unparalleled contributions to the preservation and popularisation of India’s rich folk music traditions.

    Known affectionately as “Bihar Kokila” and “Swar Kokila,” Dr. Sinha’s voice transcended generations and boundaries, establishing her as one of the most revered figures in India’s folk music tradition. Her songs, steeped in cultural richness and social narratives, have become an inseparable part of Indian festivals, especially Chhath Puja, with her soulful melodies gracing homes across Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Indian communities around the world.

    Born on November 1, 1952, in Hulas village of Bihar’s Supaul district, Sharda Sinha began her musical journey under the guidance of Pandit Raghu Jha of the Panchgachiya Gharana. She later honed her skills with stalwarts like Pandit Sitaram Hari Dandekar and Panna Devi, a contemporary of Begum Akhtar, learning the classical intricacies of khayal, thumri, and dadra. Her academic accomplishments include a Master’s degree in Indian Classical Vocal Music, a Ph.D., and a Nritya Visharad in Manipuri dance.

    Dr. Sinha’s breakthrough came with the release of her Maithili composition “Dularua Bhaiya” in 1971, which heralded a new era in regional music. Her fame grew internationally after her 1983 tribute to poet Vidyapati, resonating with audiences in Russia, China, the UK, and the US. Between 1985 and 1989, she released several albums—“Kekra Se Kahan Mile Jala,” “Piritiya,” “Mehndi,” “Bhajan Sagar,” “Chhathi Maiya”—many of which remain etched in public memory. Songs like “Paniya Ke Jahaj,” “Koyal Bin Bagiya,” and “Patna Se Baida” have become timeless, cherished across generations.

    Her voice carried not only melody but also the stories, rituals, and ethos of Indian life. This unique ability earned her titles such as “Bhojpuri Ki Sita,” “Sanskritik Paharua,” and “Bihar Ki Lata Mangeshkar.” Her contribution extended beyond the folk tradition into mainstream Bollywood, with memorable songs in films like “Maine Pyar Kiya,” “Hum Aapke Hain Koun,” “Gangs of Wasseypur-2,” “Kaagaz” and a special appearance in the web series “Maharani-2.”

    As a cultural ambassador for the Government of India, she represented India’s musical heritage in Mauritius and Suriname in 1988, and later in Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Egypt, and again in Suriname in 2003. A “Top Grade” artist of All India Radio, she performed at countless concerts and cultural festivals across the nation, and inspired a generation of musicians during her four-decade-long teaching tenure at the Women’s College in Samastipur under L.N.M.U. Darbhanga, which awarded her an honorary Doctor of Literature in 2018.

    Over the years, Dr. Sinha was honoured with numerous accolades including the Padma Shri (1991), the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2000), and the Padma Bhushan (2018). She also received state and national recognitions such as Folk Queen of Bharat, Bihar Kala Puraskar, Bhojpuri Ratna, and Mithila Vibhuti Samman, among others.

    Dr. Sharda Sinha passed away on November 5, 2024. Her legacy, however, continues to echo in the hearts of millions through her voice and vision.

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: ABC Youth Voice brings young people’s priorities to Stormont

    Source: Northern Ireland City of Armagh

    Young leaders from ABC Youth Voice took centre stage at Stormont Parliament Buildings recently as part of a two-day engagement programme which focused on bringing youth perspectives on key issues affecting society today.

    The visit to Stormont was a highlight of the initiative’s residential programme in Belfast, during which ABC Youth Voice members hosted a series of impactful panel discussions. The panels tackled pressing topics including Mental Health and Substance Misuse, Disability Awareness, and Ending Violence Against Women and Girls.

    The discussions brought together a wide range of voices, featuring political representatives, statutory sector agencies, non-governmental organisations, and independent advocates — creating a powerful platform for dialogue between young people and decision-makers.

    ABC Youth Voice empowers young people to represent their peers across the borough and speak up on the issues that matter most to them. It provides a platform for advocacy, leadership development, and meaningful engagement with local governance.

    Members meet regularly to identify and address shared concerns facing young people in the region and offers participants opportunities for training, residential experiences, and community-building.

    ABC Youth Voice is a joint initiative between Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and the Education Authority, part-supported through The Executive Office’s District Councils Good Relations Programme.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: GUU engineers created an AI logistician

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    At the VII All-Russian scientific and practical conference “Digital transformation of management: problems and solutions” held in April at the State University of Management, young scientists from the Center for Management of Engineering Projects of the State University of Management presented a promising development of an innovative hybrid decision support system (DSS) in logistics.

    GUU postgraduate students Nikita Akinshin and Vladimir Kutkov drew attention to the lack of efficiency of DSS used in logistics and developed their own solution that combines the power of a cascade of specialized machine learning (ML) models with the interpretive capabilities of large language models (LLM).

    Modern logistics is characterized by huge volumes of heterogeneous data, high demand uncertainty, and the need to coordinate multiple participants in real time. Traditional analytical tools are ineffective in highly dynamic situations and are based on static models. The results of analysis of advanced machine learning models are difficult to interpret and require highly qualified employees. Large language models are incapable of accurate calculations, lack industry logic, and can make unreliable conclusions.

    The key element of the new decision support system (DSS) is a multi-level architecture that combines all the capabilities of new technologies. This structure is implemented for the first time, although its individual components are already being used in real market conditions.

    At the first level, a cascade of several specialized ML models analyzes operational, logistics and economic data – from demand and arrival time forecasting to route optimization and cost assessment.

    At the second level, a meta-model is connected – a kind of analytical brain of the system, which collects the conclusions of all ML components obtained at the first level, analyzes the relationships and dependencies, identifies bottlenecks, assesses risks and forms a complex request (prompt) for the LLM model.

    At the third level of LLM, having received this “smart” prompt and interacting with infographics on BI platforms to obtain visualizations, synthesizes a deep, yet human-readable analytical report.

    As a result, information graphs are displayed on the screen with an assessment of the current state of affairs for the task under consideration and options for increasing the efficiency of its solution.

    This approach allows companies to quickly obtain a comprehensive picture, and employees to understand complex dependencies without having to delve into the technical details of how ML algorithms work and make timely, informed management decisions.

    “The meta-model is the highlight of our development. It acts as an experienced logistics analyst who first understands the situation, identifies all the interrelations, and only then formulates the task for LLM so that it can generate a truly useful, meaningful report for the employee,” explains Nikita Akinshin.

    It is also important that the new hybrid decision support model can perform tasks at all management levels, i.e. take on the roles of different employees of logistics companies. Mechanics and suppliers will receive reports on the technical condition of the transport fleet, middle managers will be able to build optimal routes, and managers will be able to more accurately forecast annual revenue.

    “After receiving information from the DSS, further decisions will be made by employees, while the system’s analytics are advisory in nature. But in the near future, from 3 to 5 years, the decision-making process may also become automated. It is only necessary to settle moral and ethical issues and regulate the legal framework,” says Vladimir Kutkov.

    The development of the employees of the engineering center of the State University of Management can be used not only in logistics, but also adapted for other sectors of the economy.

    A scientific publication with a detailed description of the development is currently being prepared for release.

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  • MIL-OSI: The UK, the Netherlands, Egypt and Saudi Arabia among likely winners in the changing world order

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LONDON, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Global Business Complexity Index (GBCI) studies over 250 indicators of complexity in 79 jurisdictions that represent 94% of the world’s GDP. The complexity that the report measures is a dead-weight burden on business that stifles local innovation and deters foreign direct investment with no obvious societal benefit. The report has consistently shown that countries in Southern Europe and Latin America are the most complex for doing business and that continues to be true in 2025. At the other end of the scale, the least complex places to do business tend to be in Northern Europe and several of the offshore investment hubs. These all compete for investment on the basis of the ease of doing business there and have adopted less onerous requirements, as well as more efficient ways for firms to manage them.

    The report notes that complexity is relatively straightforward to navigate, at least for larger multinationals able to absorb the cost of complying with local rules. What is much harder to deal with is uncertainty. US-led sanctions, lockdowns in China and the Suez blockage had already begun a shift in globalisation towards more diversified supply chains, with companies seeking to reduce their reliance on single countries for sourcing, building or selling their products. A part of that solution noted in last year’s report was the rise of connector economies like Mexico, Philippines and Vietnam, bridging trade between China and the US in the so-called ‘China plus one’ strategy. That strategy has now fallen foul of US tariffs, set to reflect a country’s trade surplus in goods with the US and so punishing countries with connector status.

    Even if tariffs abate, their launch and rapid shifts point to an underlying risk for companies trading from countries with a high US trade surplus. The report notes a drop in confidence in stability, with the majority of jurisdictions (55%) reporting prioritisation of trade corridor diversity. It identifies a number of countries that might now emerge as the new connectors — with low levels of complexity pointing to business-friendly rules, a low US trade surplus pointing to less likely retaliatory action, a reasonable size and sophistication of economy to support a variety of activity at scale and absorb investment without tipping heavily into US trade surplus, and a multipolar stance that should allow them to trade across different blocs. Those countries include the UK and the Netherlands in Europe, Egypt and Saudi Arabia in the Middle East and Australia and Hong Kong in Asia Pacific.

    The report finally notes that at a time of great uncertainty for global trade — and in particular, trade with the US — governments should focus on making their countries less complex places to do business whilst seeking trade agreements across different blocs to encourage cross-investment. It also notes that companies will need to further diversify their supply chains. That will add to their internal complexity and costs. At the same time, companies can help themselves by simplifying their arrangements for managing those supply chains, with many having excessive numbers of legal entities for their geographic scope along with large numbers of suppliers to help manage them.

    TMF Group’s CEO Mark Weil, said:

    “The real challenge for businesses today isn’t complexity, it’s uncertainty. With rising trade tensions, a shifting geopolitical landscape and economic unpredictability, companies are forced to make decisions in an environment that can change overnight. Tariffs are just the latest signal of the risks of supply chain concentration. Diversification is a necessity in this context, although it comes with a cost. The good news is that businesses can offset some of the complexities of diversification by reducing their own internal intricacies. Our benchmarking reveals stark differences in structural complexity among similar firms. We see an opportunity here: by simplifying their structures and support models — for example, by having fewer legal entities and a few trusted global partners — businesses can gain flexibility. Done right, this can improve efficiency and agility as firms navigate an uncertain world.”

    Media Contacts
    Marina Llibre Martin, Global PR Manager
    marina.llibremartin@tmf-group.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Nokia and blackned to create next-generation deployable tactical networks for the defense sector

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Press Release
    Nokia and blackned to create next-generation deployable tactical networks for the defense sector

    • Companies sign agreement to provide advanced, deployable mobile communication systems for military battlefield operation.
    • Tailored for Germany’s defense requirements, with adaptability for international use.
    • Leverages Nokia’s cutting-edge 5G technology and blackned’s expertise in defense digitalization to enable high performance, scalability and strategic advantage.

    28 May 2025
    Espoo, Finland – Nokia and blackned GmbH, in which the Düsseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall holds a 51% stake, have entered into a memorandum of understanding to create advanced deployable tactical networks for the defense sector, the companies announced today. The partnership brings together Nokia’s 5G technology and blackned’s expertise in defense digitalization to develop high-performance, next-generation tactical communications solutions that provide secure and reliable connectivity for military operations in the field.

    Under the agreement, the companies will integrate their respective product and solution portfolios to design a unique, deployable communication system tailored to Germany’s defense needs and adaptable for use in other countries. This collaboration will leverage Nokia’s 5G tactical communications technology and blackned’s software-based defense solutions, creating an ideally integrated platform for the Rheinmetall Battlesuite.

    Deployable tactical networks are cutting-edge, mobile solutions designed for quick deployment and extended reach. Built for various battlefield environments, these systems provide reliable, uninterrupted connectivity and high data rates for military teams supporting the Software Defined Defense paradigm. These deployable tactical networks enhance situational awareness, speed up decision making and improve asset co-ordination.

    “blackned is dedicated to advancing innovation in defense digitalization, and our agreement with Nokia represents an important milestone in that mission. Together, we will provide powerful, flexible and future-ready tactical network solutions built for the realities of modern defense, said” Timo Zaiser, CTO at blackned GmbH.

    “In a rapidly evolving tactical environment, speed, mobility and adaptability are paramount. Through the partnership with blackned, our 5G technology will empower defense forces to deploy robust communication capabilities swiftly and share intelligence more effectively, providing our customers with a decisive advantage on the battlefield,” added Giuseppe Targia, Head of Space and Defense at Nokia.

    Multimedia, technical information, and related news
    Web Page: Nokia Defense
    Web Page: Nokia 5G
    Product Page: AirScale Radio Access
    Web Page: Rheinmetall Digitalization
    Web Page: Rheinmetall Connectivity

    About Nokia
    At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together.

    As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs, which is celebrating 100 years of innovation.

    With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future.

    About blackned
    Since its foundation in 2009, blackned GmbH has specialised in the development of software-based defence solutions. With the tactical middleware RIDUX and the management system XONITOR, the company forms the core of an advanced architecture for the digitalisation of land forces. As the technical foundation of the Rheinmetall Battelsuite, the TACTICAL CORE digital ecosystem provides a future-proof and open framework for implementing digitalisation projects within NATO armed forces.

    blackned GmbH has been developing and realising customised, mission-critical communications solutions in the field of highly mobile, deployable networks for 15 years. With now six locations and over 200 employees worldwide, blackned is a leader in the industry. Since 2025, the Düsseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall has been the majority shareholder of the company. The company’s expertise and commitment enable the development of innovative solutions that meet the requirements of modern armed forces and drive digital transformation.

    Media inquiries
    Nokia Press Office
    Email: Press.Services@nokia.com

    Rheinmetall Head of Public Relations
    Oliver Hoffmann
    E-mail: oliver.hoffmann@rheinmetall.com 

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Moscow redeems green bonds for the population, which became the first such securities

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The city has redeemed green bonds for the population. This was reported by Elena Zyabbarova, Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital’s Department of Finance.

    The goals of the issue of securities were to improve the culture of saving and investing funds, as well as to involve citizens in the financing of the city’s environmental project.

    “Moscow’s green bonds for the population were the first such securities issued in Russia. Only individuals could purchase them. The city offered a simple and convenient investment product with a low degree of risk, also suitable for those who have no experience in investing in securities. An important point was the targeted nature of the investments: buyers invested in the implementation of a project to improve the environmental situation in the metropolis and improve the quality of the urban environment,” said Elena Zyabbarova.

    The funds received by the city from the placement of green bonds for the population were used to purchase 51 electric buses. They replaced diesel buses on city routes. The project allowed for the acceleration of the electrification of Moscow transport and the reduction of emissions of harmful substances and carbon dioxide into the atmosphere of the capital.

    The placement of securities began on May 30, 2023. Moscow offered private investors bonds worth two billion rubles for a period of two years. The par value of each of them was one thousand rubles, which made them available for purchase to a wide range of citizens. The entire issue was bought out in five weeks, which confirmed the high interest in the new financial instrument. More than 3.5 thousand people from 73 regions of Russia became owners of green bonds. The largest number was purchased by Muscovites, residents of the Moscow Region and St. Petersburg.

    According to the terms of the issue, the bonds for the population were not traded on the stock exchange and could not be resold to other individuals. Their holders had the right to return them to the city at any time at par value, while retaining the coupon income for the entire period of ownership. This served as an additional guarantee of the reliability of investments, reducing risks primarily for unqualified investors.

    Coupon income was paid quarterly. The city fulfilled its obligations to pay interest and redeem securities on time and in full.

    Elena Zyabbarova added that the issuance of green bonds for the population contributed to the increased interest of citizens in responsible investment issues and helped to learn more about how to save and increase their savings without risks. All purchase and sale transactions were carried out online, without intermediaries and commissions. This made the investment process clear and convenient.

    Moscow’s Green Bonds Among Global Best Practices in Combating Climate Change

    You can find out more about the Moscow budget and the city’s securities in the Telegram channel “Open Budget of Moscow” and on the official portal of the capital’s Department of Finance “Open Budget of the City of Moscow”.

    Get the latest news quicklyofficial telegram channel the city of Moscow.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Four wedding ceremonies took place at Mayakovskaya metro station on May 25

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Employees of the capital’s registry offices held wedding ceremonies at the Mayakovskaya metro station on the night of May 25. On the most popular date of the year for marriage registration, four families were created there.

    “The last spring wedding ceremonies at the Mayakovskaya metro station, the site of the New Addresses of Happiness project, took place on the most popular date of the year – May 25. The capital’s registry offices registered more than a thousand marriages on this day. Due to the high demand for this beautiful date, the celebrations took place at outdoor ceremony sites and in wedding palaces, despite the fact that Sunday is a day off for most registry offices,” said

    Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development.

    Wedding ceremonies at Mayakovskaya metro station are held at night, from 02:00 to 04:00, allowing future spouses to share this important moment with only their closest people in an unforgettable setting. The center of the hall is decorated with wedding decor, and the Moscow-2020 and Moscow-2024 trains accompany the participants of the ceremony on the tracks.

    “A wedding in the Moscow metro is an unforgettable memory for newlyweds. We are glad that every year more and more couples choose the metro for their wedding ceremony. We wish the newlyweds happy and long years of life together! We continue to participate in the Moscow Mayor’s project “New Addresses of Happiness” and provide venues of the capital’s transport complex for weddings,” said Deputy Moscow Mayor for Transport and Industry

    Maxim Liksutov.

    After the wedding ceremony, the newlyweds can have a photo session on the Moscow-2024 train.

    In order to get married at Mayakovskaya station, you must personally submit an application to Wedding Palace No. 1 and pay a state fee of 350 rubles. No additional costs are required.

    There are more than 50 venues in Moscow for holding special events. These include wedding palaces, museums, metro stations, estates and restaurants. The “Our Wedding” service on the mos.ru portal will help you choose the ideal venue. In the capital Department of Information Technology said that this is the most detailed guide to wedding venues. Filters allow you to select a venue using various filters: interior style, availability of parking or live music. In addition, here you can specify the desired date of registration, the nearest metro station, the maximum number of guests and much more.

    Get the latest news quickly official telegram channel the city of Moscow.

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