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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Check your agent’s name

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    News story

    Check your agent’s name

    Make sure your agent’s name in our system matches your contract.

    If you want to use an agent to manage your business rates, you need to appoint them in our Check and Challenge service. 

    But if the agent’s name in our service does not match the name on your contract, you should be cautious. You should tell us by contacting agentstandards@voa.gov.uk.  

    You can also find out how long an agent has been using their current business name. You can get information about a company for free. 

    Some rogue agents may change their name often. 

    Our  VOA agent standards set out clear expectations for agents regarding:  

    • their behaviour   

    • their professional practice   

    • the service they provide to their customers   

    We take breaches of our agent standards very seriously. We will always take action if we substantiate a breach of the standards.  

    You should be cautious of any agent who:   

    • tries to pressure you to make a decision or sign a contract   

    • says they are acting on behalf of the VOA or forwards emails they claim are from the VOA   

    • demands large sums of money up front   

    • makes claims about ‘unclaimed credits’ or similar   

    Remember – you don’t have to use an agent to manage your business rates.   

    You can challenge your rateable value through our online service. This service is free to use.   

    If you want an agent to manage your business rates, use our checklist to choose an agent. Don’t let an agent choose you.  

    Using an agent who is a member of a professional body may provide extra reassurance as they will be subject to that body’s rules and regulations. The Institute of Revenues, Rating, Valuation, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and Rating Surveyors’ Association have published joint standards that their members should follow. 

    We also have guidance on staying safe from scammers.   

    We collect evidence of poor agent behaviour and practices in the course of our work. This evidence allows us to proactively address issues or concerns.   

    If you are concerned about poor behaviour by agents, send any evidence to agentstandards@voa.gov.uk. 

    We cannot advise you on contractual issues you may have with any agent. You should contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Service. They have a helpline you can call on 0808 223 1133, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. 

    If you think a business has broken the law or acted unfairly, you can also report them to Trading Standards via Citizens Advice. 

    If you believe you are a victim of fraud, you can make a report to Action Fraud.

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    Published 22 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New Executive Chair to strengthen government’s plan to unleash life sciences for a healthier, wealthier Britain

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    New Executive Chair to strengthen government’s plan to unleash life sciences for a healthier, wealthier Britain

    Steve Bates OBE appointed to help champion research and innovation and the use of technology to transform health and grow the UK economy.

    • Industry leader Steve Bates OBE appointed as Executive Chair for the Office for Life Sciences.
    • Office for Life Sciences to report into Health, Science and Business departments, recognising the industry’s importance to the health and growth missions in the Plan for Change.
    • Appointment is immediate action on Life Sciences Sector Plan pledge to strengthen links between sector and government.

    Industry leader Steve Bates OBE has today (Tuesday 22 July) been appointed as Executive Chair of the Office for Life Sciences, the cross-Government unit that champions research, innovation and the use of technology to transform health and grow the economy across the UK.

    The Office for Life Sciences (OLS) will report directly into the Business Secretary in addition to the Health Secretary and Technology Secretary, recognising that driving economic growth and investment in this key sector will be a crucial part of the OLS agenda in support of the Plan for Change.

    The moves show the government is taking immediate action to deliver the Life Sciences Sector Plan, the ambitious blueprint for unleashing the UK’s circa £100 billion life sciences sector as a force for economic growth and bettering the nation’s health, in aid of the Plan for Change. Forming one of the 8 core pillars of the modern Industrial Strategy, the Plan sets out the government’s commitment to deepening its ties with the life sciences sector, and strengthening the Office for Life Sciences to do so.

    It builds on the positive momentum coming from recent successes for OLS, such as the recent £1 billion investment deal with BioNTech which the Office was instrumental in delivering, and backing for groundbreaking research like that supported by Our Future Health and UK Biobank, as well as its role in the up to £600 million investment to deliver a Health Data Research Service that will be unmatched globally – bringing the power of data to bear to unlock breakthroughs in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

    Steve Bates is a recognised industry figurehead, having led the UK BioIndustry Association as CEO since 2012. He sits on the UK Life Sciences Council, and was a founder member of the UK Government’s Vaccine Taskforce. Steve was made OBE for services to innovation in 2017 and became a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences in 2020.

    Steve Bates OBE said:

    The UK is great at life sciences. Great science, growth finance, world leading entrepreneurs, agile regulators, and key health data assets, all network here within a sector focused industrial strategy.

    I know we can deliver global health outcomes and UK economic growth because we did so through the Vaccine Taskforce during COVID. I look forward to selling the sector’s great story to the globe. It’s a privilege to help life science businesses start, grow, scale and renew in the UK ecosystem to deliver economic growth, prosperity and health.

    Science and Technology Secretary Peter Kyle said:

    The life sciences sector plays a unique role, as a catalyst for both economic prosperity, and better health outcomes for people across the UK. Its ongoing success will be pivotal to both our Plan for Change, and our modern Industrial Strategy.

    It is only right that we draw upon the nation’s best talent and expertise to push this sector on to even greater heights, and to that end I am delighted that Steve will be joining us in these endeavours.

    Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said:

    We’re turning the UK into a life sciences powerhouse and harnessing the genius of our country’s greatest scientific minds.

    I know that Steve will bolster this mission and help make Britain the envy of the world when it comes to medical innovation.

    Under his leadership, I’m confident the Office for Life Sciences will continue to drive groundbreaking research and fulfil the Plan for Change’s goal to transform healthcare for patients across the country.

    Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said:

    We want to make the UK a life sciences superpower. That’s why we earmarked it as a priority sector in our modern Industrial Strategy, which sets out how we will back the industry to keep it at the forefront of global innovation.

    This single front door for industry to engage with government will be key to achieving our life sciences mission, as will appointing talented leaders like Steve – boosting the sector to deliver on our Plan for Change to grow the economy.

    The Office for Life Sciences is a Directorate of 120 civil servants, which drives policy and delivery in the Life Sciences sector, supporting the government’s ambitions on economic growth and improved health that sit at the heart of the Plan for Change. Currently overseen by the Health Secretary and Technology Secretary, it will now also have more formalised links into the Department for Business and Trade to support the government’s Industrial Strategy.

    In his new role, Bates will act as an ambassador both domestically and internationally for the UK life sciences sector. He will work across government and the wider public sector to ensure engagement with industry around policy and investment happens productively and at pace, working closely with all 3 Secretaries of State, providing support and expert advice as required. 

    The UK is already a global leader in life sciences, with the sector worth around £100 billion to the economy, and employing around 300,000 people. These moves show the government’s determination to immediately deliver on its goals for the sector, as laid out in the Life Sciences Sector Plan. Developed in close coordination with the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan, the Plan is a vision for doubling down on the sector’s strengths – turning cutting-edge research into real-world results: new treatments, faster diagnoses, and more lives saved. It’s about making sure breakthroughs happen here – and stay here – creating jobs, improving lives in every part of the country, and driving growth.

    Notes to editors

    Steve Bates’ appointment will further strengthen our expert leadership in life sciences, working with OLS Director Rosalind Campion.

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    Published 22 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Isle of Wight libraries serve up the Big Tasty Read this summer 22 July 2025 A feast for the mind — Isle of Wight libraries serve up the Big Tasty Read

    Source: Aisle of Wight

    This summer, Isle of Wight libraries are cooking up something special — and it’s bound to whet your literary appetite!

    They’re joining the Big Tasty Read, a deliciously delightful national celebration that blends the joy of reading with the universal love of food.

    It’s a recipe for community connection, curated by The Reading Agency and BBC Arts, and served as part of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture.

    The initiative stirs together food, culture, and storytelling, highlighting books that explore the role of food in our lives — whether it’s through fiction, memoirs, or cookbooks. And Isle of Wight libraries are dishing out their own tasty contributions.

    Cowes Library is already sizzling with activity. They’re hosting Eat Street’s fundraising bookcase, where you can donate, swap, or buy cookery books to support the Burnt Chef Project, a charity supporting mental health in the hospitality industry. 

    And for those who like their mysteries served with a side of suspense, Cowes also has a new collection titled What’s Your Poison? — a mouth-watering mix of crime and mystery novels with a food twist.

    Mark your calendars for Saturday 9 August, when the library service will pop up at The Garlic Farm in Newchurch.

    They’ll be showcasing a smorgasbord of food and cookery books, plus giving a taste of the cookery e-magazines available through the BorrowBox app.

    And here’s the cherry on top: show your Isle of Wight Library card and enjoy ten per cent off all items in the farm shop that day. Not a member yet? No problem — just bring I.D. and sign up on the spot.

    Then, to round off the summer with a sweet treat, Sandown Library will host the Big Tasty Bake-off on Wednesday 3 September.

    Budding bakers are invited to whip up a sweet bake using a recipe from a library cookery book. It’s free to enter, and participants will get to taste each other’s creations, vote for their favourite, and enjoy a good old natter over tea. Entry forms and full details are available at Sandown Library.

    Louise Emery, development librarian for the Isle of Wight Council Library Service, said: “The Big Tasty Read is a brilliant way to bring people together through two of life’s greatest pleasures — books and food.

    “We’re excited to see our communities getting involved, sharing recipes, stories, and maybe even a few secret ingredients!”

    Whether you’re a bookworm, a foodie, or both, the Big Tasty Read is sure to tickle your taste buds and your imagination.

    Keep an eye on the Isle of Wight Library Facebook page for staff picks and food-themed reads that are simply too good to miss.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: St George’s Street paving gets a deep clean

    Source: City of Canterbury

    Home  »  Latest News   »   St George’s Street paving gets a deep clean

    Over the last week or so, Canenco have been hard at work cleaning the paved area in St George’s Street.

    Aided by the arrival of a scrub deck machine, it’s looking in decent nick. Some final bits around the seats will be finished in the coming weeks, while chewing gum spot removal is ongoing.

    All in all, a good job, done well, in difficult conditions.

    Regrettably, however, we must admit defeat on the planters next to the benches in this area.

    While undoubtedly the correct thing to have tried in the revamp of St George’s Street, the shrubs have simply not been able to survive with the amount of liquid going on them that should not have been.

    We’re talking urine, alcohol, fizzy drinks and hot drinks. And then there’s the cigarette ends and general litter they were used for too, despite all the litter bins in that area.

    So later this week, work will take place to remove the shrubs and fill the planters in as a temporary solution.

    We are in discussions with the manufacturer of the existing benches about extending them to cover the areas where the planters were, but this work is unlikely to take place for some time.

    It’s not how we wanted it to be, but having tried to make the planters work, it’s time to do something different.

    We continue to work with businesses and the Canterbury BID team to look after St George’s Street and the wider city area.

    Published: 22 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: “Business Box” and assistance in promotion: how the special project “Time of Opportunities” is organized

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    The capital opens up new prospects for entrepreneurs. Thanks to the special project “Time of Opportunities”, which is being implemented as part of the project “Summer in Moscow”, they can promote and develop their business. Entrepreneurs from the sphere of public catering, services, education and creativity, culture and sports, the beauty industry, trade and hotel business are invited to join the special project.

    Step-by-step instructions on how to become a participant in the special project “Time of Opportunities” are in our material.

    Step 1: Create a unique offer

    To join the special project, you need to develop a special offer for city residents. Entrepreneurs can organize a free master class, an educational lecture, a theatrical show, hold a thematic event or provide visitors with a discount of 25 percent on goods and services.

    Step 2. Submit an application

    Once you have planned an event, you must submit an application for participation in the business section of the project website. “Summer in Moscow” or on the portal State Budgetary Institution “Small Business of Moscow”. In the questionnaire, you must specify the date, time and place of the event, age restrictions, upload photos for the announcement, provide information about your company and contact information. Specialists will review the questionnaire and notify the applicant of its status by e-mail specified in the questionnaire.

    Step 3. Get a summer “Business Box”

    After checking the application, specialists will come to the site to confirm the information provided in it. The entrepreneur will receive a branded sticker of the Summer in Moscow project with a unique QR code, which will become active after the application is approved. It will be used to open the company’s offer in the Russpass service. In addition, each participant will receive a summer Business Box as a gift – a set of free tools for promoting business from market leaders.

    Step 4: Get help with promotion

    Information about events and special offers with promotions and discounts will be posted in the Russpass service, event announcements will be published in a special poster of the Summer in Moscow project. In addition, businessmen will receive PR support in the media and promotion through geo-services, which will increase audience reach and attract new customers. The 100 most active entrepreneurs who hold the most events will receive a package offer for 100 thousand rubles: business promotion in VK or Yandex, as well as a training course on launching advertising campaigns on the Internet

    You can find out more about the special project and ask any questions by calling: 7 495 225-14-14.

    State Budgetary Institution “Small Business of Moscow”, subordinate Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development, helps people open and develop their business in the capital. In business service centers, everyone can learn about financial and non-financial measures of state support. Free educational and business events are held for entrepreneurs: forums, seminars, trainings, conferences that help improve professional competencies and find like-minded people. You can get advice on opening and running a business and learn more about current measures to support entrepreneurs in Moscow on the website MBM.Mos.ru and by phone: 7 495 225-14-14.

    Support for entrepreneurs is provided within the framework of the federal project “Small and medium entrepreneurship and support for individual entrepreneurial initiative”, which is part of the national project “Efficient and competitive economy”, as well as the Moscow Mayor’s strategy for supporting the capital’s entrepreneurship.

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

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

    Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: “Active Citizens” will evaluate the program and design of the district sites of “Summer in Moscow”

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

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    Active Citizen has begun series of votes, dedicated to the project “Summer in Moscow”. As part of it, from June 1 to September 14, festivals, film screenings, concerts, creative workshops, sports activities, quests, excursions and much more will be held in different areas of the capital. City residents will appreciate the program of events and the design of the sites of the main event of the summer season. This was reported by Natalia Sergunina, Deputy Mayor of Moscow.

    “Summer in Moscow” unites parks, squares, embankments, boulevards and streets throughout the capital. We invite you to evaluate the sites in your districts,” added Natalia Sergunina.

    The voting will be held in three stages. The first stage will ask people to share their opinions on places and events in the Central, North-Eastern and Southern administrative districts.

    Thus, one of the sites included in the voting in the Central Administrative District is located in Novoslobodsky Park. Here, Muscovites and tourists can enjoy master classes in Gzhel painting and landscape painting, games using augmented reality technology, and performances by musical and theatrical groups.

    Among the sites presented in the North-Eastern District of the capital is a location in the Yauza Park. Film screenings and sports activities are held there. Those interested are also invited to participate in quizzes on the history and sights of different areas of the city.

    Among the venues of the Southern Administrative District is the Shmelevka River Valley Park. It hosts dance and creative classes, interactive performances and much more.

    Project “Active Citizen” has been operating in Moscow since 2014. During this time, over seven million people have joined it, and more than seven thousand votes have been held. Every month, 30–40 decisions made by residents are implemented in the capital.

    Project “Summer in Moscow”— the main event of the season. Within its framework, charity, cultural and sports programs are held daily in all districts of the city, most of which are free.

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

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: From the first stitch to the finished image: how costumes are created at the Gorky Film Studio

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

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    Cult films and millions of viewers watching TV – Gorky Film Studio, the oldest in Moscow and Russia, is celebrating its 110th anniversary this year. Today, it is one of the most important sites of the Moscow film cluster: filming takes place here, young actors, directors and cameramen are trained, and costumes for movie characters are created here. The latter is the job of the masters of the sewing shop of the costume and props complex. They can bring almost any idea to life. In their hands, rolls of fabric are transformed into clothes of different eras and styles.

    A mos.ru correspondent went to the workshops to find out how the costumes of movie characters are designed and created.

    From a Russian fairy tale to a flight into space

    The costume and props complex is located on the territory of the Gorky Film Studio on Sergei Eisenstein Street (8, building 4). It occupies a four-story building with large windows not far from the main building.

    We go inside and go up to the third floor. At the entrance we are met by rows of mannequins in traditional Russian costumes, ball gowns, sheepskin coats and tunics – a real inspiration for tailoring masters. We pass into the workshop with a sign “Cutting”. Elena Gritskevich, the chief cutter of the costume and props complex of the Gorky Film Studio, works at a long table surrounded by sketches and fabrics.

    “The production of a film costume is a step-by-step process. Here, in the cutting room, the foundations for future outfits are laid. When the group is preparing to shoot a film, a costume designer is appointed who plans how the characters will look and what they will wear. He comes up with an image, draws sketches and takes photographs, buys fabric and contacts us. Together with him, we discuss the image, the features of the cut and other details, and I get to work. First, I agree with the actor who will be involved in this film about a meeting. We take measurements so that the suit fits well. Based on the measurements, I create patterns – a pattern on craft paper, and then cut it on fabric,” says Elena Gritskevich.

    Over almost 30 years of work at the film studio, she created hundreds of patterns for a variety of images. These included outfits for fairy-tale characters, ball gowns for the heroines of screen adaptations of classical works, and spacesuits for movie astronauts.

    Elena Gritskevich is currently working on a 19th-century military uniform for a historical film. There are images, sketches and drawings on the table, and a mannequin is wearing a cut-out uniform with bright temporary stitches and French pins. The craftsman always works by hand: she makes marks on the pattern with a piece of tailor’s soap and cuts out the product with large tailor’s scissors. Another indispensable tool is a brush. It can be used to remove any remaining lint from the fabric.

    “The main thing in the work of a cutter is not just to design a suit, but to give it the desired look. The fact is that modern fabric is different from that of past centuries. It is lighter, freer and, as a rule, stretches well. To give it shape, we use special linings, glue an additional layer from the inside, use interlining with horsehair. For example, this is how we create military uniforms,” adds Elena Gritskevich.

    Once the base is ready, the master invites the actor to a fitting. In the next room, at a large mirror, the final touches are made to the pattern. Then it is transferred to the sewing shop.

    Secrets of the sewing workshop

    The sewing shop can be easily found by the clatter of sewing machines. We pass into a spacious room where four craftsmen work at tables opposite wide windows. In front of each is a sewing machine with a figured iron body and a rotating flywheel. Here, the pattern is transformed into clothing for the cinema.

    All seams are made on industrial machines, and the edges are processed on an overlock. It simultaneously unwinds four spools and intertwines the threads, forming a line similar to a spider web. The result is neat seams. “Another useful machine is a semi-automatic looper. We put the fabric, press the pedal – and it makes a strong loop of threads itself. All we have to do is cut it in the middle so that we can fasten the button,” explains Elena Gritskevich.

    Before assembly, the elements of the suit are necessarily subjected to heat treatment: they are ironed so that the material shrinks. This helps the finished product retain its shape and avoid deformation in the future. Irons in the sewing shop are heavy and do not have the functions that modern housewives are accustomed to.

    “When creating historical costumes, it is important to preserve the sewing traditions that existed in past centuries. Hidden stitching, sloping shoulders, bends – such details contain historical truth. It helps create a picture on the screen that is close to the original. This way, an attentive viewer will be able to believe in what is happening,” adds the mos.ru interlocutor.

    To create an accurate historical costume, the masters of the sewing workshop carefully study the chosen era. To do this, they store old books and magazines. On their pages are black and white images of a variety of outfits. If the information is insufficient, the specialists go to the capital’s museums. And you can also find inspiration in the costume and props complex itself. In the rooms adjacent to the sewing workshop, hundreds of costumes are stored – from fur coats and frock coats to lace dresses.

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    Costumes – Legends of Cinema

    The Gorky Film Studio also has a permanent exhibition. Costumes from legendary films, including those by the famous director Alexander Rou, are displayed on podiums under the light of lamps.

    “In the last century, movie costumes were made from brocade, velvet, cloth, satin and other fabrics. Faux fur was used, and in rare cases, real fur. For example, Marfusha’s costume from Alexander Rowe’s film “Morozko” is trimmed with real fox tails. This decision was made not for beauty, but to keep warm – the filming took place in the winter in the Murmansk region,” says Maria Churkina, a tour guide at the Gorky Film Studio.

    She points to a turquoise caftan with large wooden buttons. Inna Churikova played the role of the main character’s stepsister in the cult fairy tale. Here you can also see the clothes of other characters in the film – Ivan’s red caftan and Nastenka’s blue fur coat.

    “They also used materials at hand to create costumes for the films. For example, the edge of the costume of Kartaus, the main antagonist from Gennady Vasiliev’s fairy tale “Finist the Bright Falcon” from 1975, is decorated with fangs. They look real, but they are fake. The fangs are made of plastic and covered with white paint,” says the mos.ru interlocutor.

    Next to the costume of the villain Kartaus, another unusual outfit from the same fairy tale is presented – a watchman’s chainmail with round metal decorations on the sleeves and chest. They are made from tin cans. If you turn the leftmost circle over, you can see the inscription “Atlantic mackerel” on its inner part.

    In glass stands you can see real legends of cinematography – outfits that are more than a hundred years old. For example, the brown dress of Madame de Renal from Sergei Gerasimov’s film “Red and Black” (1976) is noteworthy. The jacquard silk collar that adorns it was created around 1900.

    Another old outfit is the ceremonial uniform of a chamberlain from the late 19th – early 20th century. It can be recognized by its large gold embroidery and buttons depicting the double-headed eagle of the Russian Empire. The costume was purchased by the Gorky Film Studio from the owner of an antique collection in 1954 for the filming of the movie “Anna on the Neck” by director Isidor Annensky and was intended for the famous actor Alexander Vertinsky – in the film he played the role of the prince.

    You can learn about the history of the costume at thematic excursion on the film studio. Participants will also be told about the genres of cinematography and the technology used to shoot Soviet films. The history of costume will also be discussed during the excursion and master class “The Kingdom of Fairytale Costumes”.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: When Nature Meets Art. Exploring the Biocluster Exhibition at VDNKh

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

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    The first biocluster in Russia has opened at VDNKh — a project of the Timiryazev State Biological Museum. Researcher of the museum’s scientific and exhibition department Danial Yurkevich and head of the public relations department Alexandra Belyaeva told us what served as the starting point of the project, how it will develop and what exhibits can be seen right now.

    Living and nonliving

    The first site of the biocluster was pavilion No. 29 “Floriculture and landscaping”. Now there is an exhibition “Morphogenesis. Third nature”, where contemporary art is intertwined with the world of living nature. Dmitry Kawarga, Oleg Makarov, Aristarkh Chernyshev and Olga Bozhko provided their works for it.

    Each terrarium is a unique world, which the museum has populated with various living creatures. The authors did not explain what kind of plot this or that work reveals, allowing the viewer to come up with their own association or even a whole story.

    One of my favorite installations gives me the creeps. Quite a dark picture: skulls made with 3D printing, and fiery Madagascar cockroaches crawling on them. Everyone knows the expression about cockroaches in the head, which means that every person has their own oddities. I think this work perfectly illustrates it. Danial Yurkevich Researcher, Scientific and Exhibition Department, Timiryazev State Biological Museum

    In the adjacent terrarium, an Indian tiger tarantula is spinning its web. Thanks to it, the plastic sculpture with silicone elements dripping down, as if growing from underground, looks quite alien – and therefore attractive.

    “It’s a smooth transition from something anthropogenic, created by man, to something more natural, created by wild nature,” added Danial Yurkevich. “We’re interested in what it will look like when there are even more webs.”

    A certain science fiction plot unfolds in the terrarium with trilobite beetles. They boldly explore a 3D-printed spaceship and seem to be studying mini-astronauts who crashed on an alien planet. “The beetles look like huge monsters compared to the little people, but in fact they are extremely peaceful creatures and do not pose any danger to us,” emphasized Danial Yurkevich.

    Another story about a spaceship crash is embodied with the help of other insects — the spectacular Congolese bordered bronze beetles. Here Dmitry Kawarga decided to add a bit of drama and left one of the mini-astronauts hanging on parachute straps. Initially, the ship was supposed to stand on the ground, but then the artist included wooden elements in the installation, which the ship got caught on. The insects loved both wood and plastic equally.

    Another terrarium is inhabited by Indonesian stick insects. In combination with the elongated sculptures they share, the insects do not seem to be alive, they are easily mistaken for branches. Thus, they become one with the structure, which looks like a bizarre mechanism: it is made entirely of wood, but the paint in some places turns it into metal.

    Plants, sculptures, interactive

    In addition to terrariums, the exhibition also features larger exhibits — biomorphic sculptures. They could easily decorate a post-apocalyptic world: destroyed transport, disjointed metal structures.

    They are installed surrounded by exotic plants, of which there are more than a thousand. They were provided not only by the Timiryazev State Biological Museum, but also by its friends — the Tsitsin State Biological Garden of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve. Guests can see aglaonemas, cycads, philodendrons, dracaenas and much more.

    The exhibition is complemented by a spatial sound composition by Oleg Makarov. “Soundflowers” is a sound abstraction inspired by the processes of flowering – from buds to fruit ovaries. Time flows much faster in sound flowers than in biological ones: flowering can take place in just a few seconds. Such speed gives listeners the opportunity to hear dozens of different soundflowers during their visit.

    The program also includes film screenings, lectures, and family master classes, where anyone can learn, for example, how to cook “soil porridge.”

    Our scientific programs are the legacy of the museum’s historical traditions, rethought in line with modern trends. We open the way for visitors to new knowledge and ideas about life and nature. Alexandra Belyaeva, Head of Public Relations, K.A. Timiryazev State Biological Museum

    The exhibition “Morphogenesis. Third Nature” is temporary and will run until November 2025. After that, the pavilion will undergo a major re-exposition, which will result in a permanent exhibition opening here.

    Other sites

    During the year, four more biocluster sites will be created at VDNKh. Its center will be pavilion No. 312 — all aspects of biology will be discussed here. It is currently in the process of development.

    Pavilion No. 28 “Beekeeping” will be dedicated to the life of insects. The country’s first entomological laboratory will be open here – guests will be able to test all the knowledge they have acquired in practice: the latest equipment will be available to them for this purpose. In Pavilion No. 17, the “World of Dinosaurs” will be recreated – for those interested in prehistoric lizards and the natural landscapes of the Mesozoic era.

    In addition, pavilion No. 31 “Geology” will also become part of the biocluster. In 2022, the exhibition “12 Signs of Life” opened there, which began the development of the museum’s new strategy.

    Online tour of pavilion No. 31 “Geology” at VDNKhFor Environmental Education Day: Where at VDNKh you can get to know the natural world

    “By creating a biocluster, we set you the task of not only opening a new pavilion or exhibition, but also allowing you to look at modern biology from a different perspective. In each pavilion, visitors will be able to see a modern scientific and educational exhibition dedicated to a specific section of biology. For each point of the biocluster, we have prepared unique programs and excursions,” emphasized Alexandra Belyaeva.

    An audio guide and a mobile application are also being developed specifically for the biocluster – with their help, guests will find it easier to navigate and gain new knowledge.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Ice Arena and Swimming Pool: A Unique Large Sports Complex Built in Yuzhnoye Butovo

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    A large sports complex “Maximum” was built in Yuzhnoye Butovo. It is located at the address: Ostafyevskaya Street, Building 21. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction Vladimir Efimov.

    “The two-story sports complex “Maximum” with a total area of 8.75 thousand square meters was built at the expense of the city budget. This is the first district facility with an ice rink and a swimming pool, which was built under the “Sport of Moscow” program in the South-West Administrative District. The arena was equipped with an energy-absorbing hockey board that meets the requirements of the International Ice Hockey Federation. The room for the ice resurfacing machine was equipped with fire gates, a bunker for collecting ice chips and a water treatment system. The sports complex was designed using BIM technologies, and the stages of the project implementation were carried out using modern digital systems,” said Vladimir Efimov.

    The first floor of the sports complex houses an ice arena for ice hockey training, district competitions without spectators, and mass skating. There is also an inventory room where spare board glass, removable covers, and protective nets are stored. Four team locker rooms for 25 people with shower blocks are equipped for athletes. In addition, the complex houses medical, technical, and administrative premises.

    “The sports complex houses a general fitness room, a large pool for recreational swimming, and a pool for teaching children to swim. The pool area includes a double-height space, creating a feeling of spaciousness. The ceiling height here is 13.6 meters. This is one of the first city facilities where a drowning warning system was installed. The modern sports complex is also adapted for use by people with limited mobility,” said the head of the capital’s Department of Civil Construction.

    Alexey Alexandrov.

    The building’s facades are done in harmonious beige tones and decorated with metal perforated cassettes. A park was landscaped on the adjacent territory, and parking for bicycles and cars was equipped. 11 parking spaces are intended for people with limited mobility. The sports complex is located next to residential areas, so it will be popular with fans of an active lifestyle.

    On the instructions of Sergei Sobyanin, the construction of sports infrastructure facilities in the city is under special control. Chairman of the capital’s State Construction Supervision Committee Anton Slobodchikov emphasized that during construction, the department’s inspectors checked the quality of the work performed and the materials used. Based on the results of the final inspection, the committee issued a conclusion on the compliance of the facility with the design documentation, and then the developer received permission to put it into operation.

    Previously a sports complex “Maximum” opened by Sergei Sobyanin.

    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: Reconstruction of the water intake unit of the “Pakhra” boarding house has begun in Krasnopakhorsky district

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

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    Specialists from the municipal services complex have begun reconstruction of the water intake unit of the “Pakhra” boarding house in the capital’s Troitsky administrative district. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing and Public Utilities and Improvement Petr Biryukov.

    “After the annexation of new territories to the capital, a comprehensive inventory and inspection of water treatment and sanitation systems was carried out. As a result, a number of problem areas were identified, after which a decision was made to reconstruct the facilities. They began updating the water intake unit “Pansionat Pakhra”, located in the Krasnopakhorsky district of TiNAO,” said Petr Biryukov.

    This unit supplies water to residents of the Pakhra Rest House settlement and nearby territories. Its productivity after reconstruction will increase almost threefold and will amount to 1.5 thousand cubic meters per day.

    The specialists will replace the outdated technological and energy equipment, equip four new wells, renovate the existing reservoirs and build one new one. In addition, they will install a water treatment station, where the water will undergo high-quality purification. The reconstruction of the facility will be carried out using domestically produced equipment and developments.

    More than 175 kilometers of water and sewer networks have been updated and laid in Moscow this year

    Water intake units located in the territory of TiNAO are connected to the Moscow water supply. The volume of water supplied to these districts from other capital water treatment stations has increased more than fivefold since 2012.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: “Wheel of Courage” and Balancing at Heights: VDNKh Invites You to the Festival of Aerial Gymnasts

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

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    On July 24, VDNKh will host the international festival of aerial gymnasts “Trapeze”. Its main theme is sports and art. Professional athletes from Russia, Brazil, Israel, Spain and Italy will meet on the Central Alley. From 12:00 to 21:00, guests will enjoy a rich program with spectacular shows and various events. Admission to all events is free.

    The main event of the program is a unique mass number, which is a contender for a world record. It will unite more than 50 gymnasts who will perform simultaneously.

    In addition, visitors will see a performance on a 30-meter aerial trapeze by the Flying Heroes team, an extreme number called “Wheel of Courage”, tricks on a trampoline, balancing on a rope at a height of 25 meters and much more.

    The most active spectators will be able to join the athletes at free training sessions for adults and children. Everyone will be welcome to attend master classes in acrobatics, aerial silks and slacklining. At the festival, everyone will be able to try themselves as aerial gymnasts.

    For music lovers, Mari Kraimbreri, Niletto, Vanya Dmitrienko and the group “Pizza” will perform on the main stage. In addition, there will be a photo exhibition “Air Flight. Harmony of the Body” by Valery Katsuba. It will feature expressive artistic images of gymnasts.

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    Holding sports events at VDNKh corresponds to the objectives of the national project “Tourism and Hospitality” and is a key part of Moscow’s tourism development strategy until 2030.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Almost 1,200 standard-type houses will undergo major repairs in the capital

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

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    In 2025, almost 1,200 houses built according to standard series will undergo major repairs in the capital. The progress and features of these works were reported by the Moscow City Economy Complex.

    Crowning cornice and interfloor belt made of brick

    One of the buildings undergoing renovation is located at 5th Voykovsky Proezd, Building 10. The five-story building was erected in 1959 according to a standard series project. It has a simple plan. The entrance vestibules are highlighted with rustication. Along the perimeter there is a multi-profile crowning cornice and an interfloor belt made of brick. The building’s façade and basement will be renovated, and the utility systems will be replaced. Specialists from the Capital Repair Fund (CRF) have developed a project that takes into account all the features of the building.

    The facade renovation began with washing and cleaning open surfaces from dust and dirt. Then the builders will fill the weathered joints with a special compound and replace individual brick segments. Wet areas will be treated with antiseptic solutions. After a set of preparatory works, specialists will begin hydrophobization of the brickwork. This will help prevent the aggressive impact of precipitation on the walls of the building. At the last stage, the entrances and balconies will be repaired, and new drainpipes will be hung.

    In addition, the basement areas of the building will be tidied up and the drainage, central heating, hot and cold water supply systems will be replaced.

    L-shape and decorative tiles

    Work is also underway in the building at 97 Altufevskoe Shosse. It was built in 1979 according to a standard series project. The house has an L-shaped plan and consists of two volumes.

    The specialists will put the facade, roof, basement in order, and also replace a number of internal engineering systems. Particular attention will be paid to the renovation of the building walls, which were finished with decorative tiles at the factory. In almost half a century, they have lost their color, and in some places they have fallen off. To restore facades of this type, the Moscow FKR has developed a special technology using polymer-cement mixtures on reinforcing meshes. The composition can be applied directly to the old tiles.

    For the convenience of residents, the work was divided into stages. First, specialists will wash open surfaces, tap and remove peeling tiles. Then they will apply a special plaster-adhesive and at the same time reinforcing composition, which contains a fiberglass or basalt fiber mesh. After the base layer, it will be time to apply decorative plaster, a special vapor-permeable paint coating, and seal the interpanel seams. The facade will be painted white and yellow.

    In addition, the entrance groups will be put in order and the basement covering will be renewed. New modern double-glazed windows will be installed in the entrances. The roof decking will be replaced, the screed will be renewed, the slope will be restored and soft roofing will be laid. The basement of the building will also be put in order and the utility lines will be replaced.

    Simple shapes, loggia niches and color accents

    In 2025, a major overhaul of a residential building located at 5 Kolomenskaya Street, Building 2 is underway. This is a sixteen-story panel building, erected according to a standard series in 1983. Its main façade is accentuated by protruding vestibules of entrance groups. The loggia niches are highlighted in color.

    The facade is planned to be updated here. The work will begin with washing open surfaces and clearing interpanel seams from old filling. At the next stage, wet areas will be treated with antiseptic solutions. Then specialists will start laying insulation in the interpanel seams. After that, a new paint layer will be applied to the walls and the interpanel seams will be sealed with a two-component composition. The facade will be painted white and blue.

    At the final stage of the major renovation of the facade, specialists will replace the balcony screens, level the balcony slabs and lay new flooring, as well as repair the basement of the building and make a new asphalt concrete blind area.

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

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  • MIL-OSI: Press Release: GAM Strengthens European Presence with Appointment of Karim Carmoun to Lead France, Benelux and Monaco

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Zurich / Paris, 22 July 2025

    PRESS RELEASE

    GAM Strengthens European Presence with Appointment of Karim Carmoun to Lead France, Benelux and Monaco

    GAM Investments (GAM) has appointed Karim Carmoun as Managing Director to lead its activities across France, Benelux and Monaco. Based in Paris, Karim will report directly to GAM’s incoming Group Chief Distribution Officer, Tim Rainsford, who will re-join the firm on 1 October. Tim returns to GAM after holding senior roles at Generali Investments Partners as CEO, and most recently as Chief Product and Distribution Officer at Generali Asset Management.

    Karim’s appointment marks a key moment in GAM’s growth strategy in Europe, supported by NJJ Holding SA, the private investment group of French entrepreneur Xavier Niel and GAM’s majority shareholder.   

    Under new leadership, GAM is sharpening its focus on its Specialist Active, Alternatives and Wealth Management capabilities, giving clients access to top-tier investment talent and differentiated strategies. Combining in-house expertise with high-quality partnerships, GAM’s model connects professional investors to distinctive sources of return, backed by a global distribution platform and a renewed commitment to local client service. 

    Karim brings over 20 years of experience in asset management and a deep understanding of the French and Benelux markets. He spent the past decade at Robeco, where he served as CEO of Robeco France, following senior roles at Fidelity, Crédit Agricole, and BNP Paribas. He is widely recognised for his client-centric approach and ability to navigate evolving market conditions. 

    “I am proud to join GAM at this pivotal moment in its growth strategy,” said Karim Carmoun. “With the strong support of NJJ, we are focused on re-establishing GAM’s presence in France, Benelux and Monaco. Investors increasingly seek access to specialist strategies, alternative solutions, and the highest-quality investment talent which are all areas where GAM has a distinctive proposition. I look forward to building this exciting business and working closely with professional clients across the region to help them with their investment needs.”   

    “France, Benelux and Monaco are strategically important for GAM, and Karim brings the experience, credibility and insight to help us build lasting relationships in the region,” said Rossen Djounov, GAM’s Global Head of Client Solutions. “His appointment reflects our belief in local expertise supported by global resources.” 

    GAM is a specialist asset manager focused on Specialist Active, Alternatives and Wealth Management, including high-conviction equity, multi-asset and fixed income strategies. Its capabilities span hedge funds, alternative credit, insurance-linked securities (ILS) and private markets, delivered through in-house expertise and high-quality partnerships with some of the world’s most respected investment teams. 

    Through this model, GAM connects professional investors to differentiated sources of return and specialist insights, offering a platform that is both future-ready and aligned with evolving portfolio needs. 

    To connect with Karim Carmoun regarding GAM’s plans in the region, please contact: 

    Karim Carmoun
    Managing Director
    Head of France, Benelux and Monaco
    Karim.Carmoun@gam.com

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    GAM Investments is a highly scalable global investment platform with strong global distribution capabilities focusing on three core areas, Specialist Active Investing, Alternative Investing and Wealth Management, that is listed in Switzerland. It delivers distinctive and differentiated investment solutions across its Investment and Wealth Management businesses. Its purpose is to protect and enhance clients’ financial future. It attracts and empowers brightest minds to provide investment leadership, innovation and a positive impact on society and the environment. Total assets under management were CHF 16.3 billion as of 31 December 2024. GAM Investments has global distribution with offices in 14 countries and is geographically diverse with clients in almost every continent. Headquartered in Zurich, GAM Investments was founded in 1983, and its registered office is at Hardstrasse 201 Zurich, 8005 Switzerland. For more information about GAM Investments, please visit www.gam.com.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: July 2025 euro area bank lending survey

    Source: European Central Bank

    22 July 2025

    • Credit standards for firm loans remained broadly unchanged
    • Credit standards tightened slightly for housing loans and more markedly for consumer credit
    • Housing loan demand continued to increase strongly, while demand for firm loans remained weak

    According to the July 2025 bank lending survey (BLS), euro area banks reported broadly unchanged credit standards – banks’ internal guidelines or loan approval criteria – for loans or credit lines to enterprises in the second quarter of 2025 (net percentage of banks of -1%; Chart 1). Banks also reported a slight net tightening of credit standards for loans to households for house purchase (net percentage of 2%) and a more pronounced net tightening for consumer credit and other lending to households (net percentage of 11%). For credit standards on loans to firms, the net percentage was smaller than banks had expected in the previous survey (a net tightening of 5%) and follows the small net tightening in credit standards seen in the first quarter (3%). Perceived risks related to the economic outlook continued to contribute to a tightening of credit standards, whereas competition had an easing impact. For the most part, banks reported no specific additional tightening impact on their credit standards related to geopolitical uncertainty and trade tensions, although they intensified their monitoring of the most exposed sectors and firms. For loans to households for house purchase, the net tightening followed the easing of credit standards seen in the first quarter (-7%) but was lower than banks anticipated (7%). For both housing loans and consumer credit, changes in risk perceptions and the risk tolerance of banks were the main drivers of the net tightening of credit standards. For the third quarter of 2025, banks expect credit standards to remain unchanged for firms (0%), ease slightly for housing loans (-3%) and tighten further for consumer credit (4%).

    Banks’ overall terms and conditions – the actual terms and conditions agreed in loan contracts – eased for loans to firms, remained unchanged for housing loans and tightened for consumer credit.

    In the second quarter of 2025, euro area banks reported a slight net increase in demand for loans or credit lines to firms (Chart 2), with demand remaining weak overall. This followed a small net decrease in loan demand in the previous quarter (-3%) and was broadly in line with banks’ expectations in that quarter (4%). Loan demand was supported by declining interest rates, but dampened by global uncertainty and trade tensions, while the impact of fixed investment and inventories and working capital was neutral. Demand for housing loans continued to increase substantially in net terms. Declining interest rates, improved housing market prospects and, to a lesser extent, consumer confidence, were the main drivers of the continued increase in housing loan demand. Demand for consumer credit and other lending to households increased only slightly, with declining interest rates and other factors offsetting negative contributions from lower consumer confidence and spending on durable goods. In the third quarter of 2025, banks expect a net increase in loan demand from firms (net percentage of 7%), a further substantial net increase for housing loans (net percentage of 21%) and broadly unchanged demand for consumer credit (1%).

    Euro area banks’ access to retail and wholesale funding improved slightly in the second quarter of 2025, driven by short-term retail funding, money markets and debt securities, and remained broadly unchanged for securitisations. Over the next three months, banks expect access to these funding sources to remain broadly unchanged.

    Euro area banks reported that non-performing loan (NPL) ratios and other credit quality indicators had a net tightening impact on their credit standards across all loan categories, as well as a net tightening impact on terms and conditions for loans to firms and consumer credit. Banks expect these trends to continue in the third quarter for loans to firms and consumer credit, driven mostly by pressures related to supervisory or regulatory requirements.

    Changes in credit standards and loan demand were heterogeneous across the main economic sectors in the first half of 2025. Credit standards tightened in commercial real estate (CRE), manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade and, to a lesser extent, in construction, while they eased slightly across most services (excluding financial services and real estate) and in residential real estate (RRE). Banks reported a net decrease in loan demand for construction, manufacturing, CRE and wholesale and retail trade, and net increases in RRE and in the transport, accommodation and food services sectors. For the second half of 2025, in most of the main economic sectors, banks expect either broadly unchanged or easier credit standards and overall small changes in loan demand. The exception is RRE, for which banks expect a further moderate increase.

    Banks continue to take firms’ climate performance into consideration in their lending policies, reporting an easing impact on credit standards and terms and conditions for green firms and firms in transition and a tightening impact for high-emitting firms over the past twelve months. Both physical risk and firms’ transition risk had a moderate net tightening impact on banks’ lending policies, while climate-related fiscal support continued to have an easing impact. Banks also reported a net increase in demand for loans to green firms and firms in transition owing to climate change, while uncertainty over future climate regulation was perceived as an obstacle. Banks expect a similar impact overall over the next twelve months.

    Based on a new question on the impact of climate change on housing loans, banks reported an easing impact on credit standards for buildings with high energy performance and a tightening impact for buildings with low energy performance over the past twelve months. They expect a broadly corresponding impact over the next twelve months. As the easing impact for new buildings mostly offset the tightening impact for old buildings, the net impact of energy performance was low overall. The physical risk of real estate was, however, an important driver of further net tightening in lending conditions overall, and an even higher net percentage of banks reported that it will be a driver over the next year. Banks also reported a positive impact on loan demand for buildings with high and medium energy performance but a negative impact for those with low energy performance. Investment in energy performance was the key factor for climate-related loan demand, supported by preferential lending rates for increasing sustainability, whereas uncertainty over future climate regulation was reported as a dampening factor for loan demand.

    Banks indicated that changes in excess liquidity held with the Eurosystem in the first half of 2025 had a neutral impact on bank lending conditions. They expect to see similar effects in the second half of 2025.

    The quarterly BLS was developed by the Eurosystem to improve its understanding of bank lending behaviour in the euro area. The results reported in the July 2025 survey relate to changes observed in the second quarter of 2025 and changes expected in the third quarter of 2025, unless otherwise indicated. The July 2025 survey round was conducted between 13 June and 1 July 2025. A total of 155 banks were surveyed in this round, with a response rate of 100%.

    Chart 1

    Changes in credit standards for loans or credit lines to enterprises, and contributing factors

    (net percentages of banks reporting a tightening of credit standards, and contributing factors)

    Source: ECB (BLS).

    Notes: Net percentages are defined as the difference between the sum of the percentages of banks responding “tightened considerably” and “tightened somewhat” and the sum of the percentages of banks responding “eased somewhat” and “eased considerably”. The net percentages for “Other factors” refer to an average of the further factors which were mentioned by banks as having contributed to changes in credit standards. Data are for the euro area and for the largest four euro area countries.

    Chart 2

    Changes in demand for loans or credit lines to enterprises, and contributing factors

    (net percentages of banks reporting an increase in demand, and contributing factors)

    Source: ECB (BLS).

    Notes: Net percentages for the questions on demand for loans are defined as the difference between the sum of the percentages of banks responding “increased considerably” and “increased somewhat” and the sum of the percentages of banks responding “decreased somewhat” and “decreased considerably”. The net percentages for “Other factors” refer to an average of the further factors which were mentioned by banks as having contributed to changes in loan demand. Data are for the euro area and for the largest four euro area countries.

    For media queries, please contact William Lelieveldt, tel.: +49 170 227 9090.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UKAEA develops 3D printing for fusion components

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    Press release

    UKAEA develops 3D printing for fusion components

    UKAEA’s new additive manufacturing – also known as 3D printing – machines offer new opportunities to produce highly specialised components for fusion machines.

    Freemelt (left) and Nikon SLM (right) teams at Central Support Facility launch event with UKAEA’s Roy Marshall (centre) – Image Credit: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

    The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has begun using two additive manufacturing – or 3D printing – machines that use complementary methods to manufacture components for future fusion machines.

    At its recently opened Central Support Facility (CSF), UKAEA has commissioned an electron beam additive manufacturing machine that will mainly be used to incorporate tungsten into components, alongside a selective laser manufacturing machine.

    Fusion can play a key role in a global low carbon energy future. However, the components within future fusion power plants will have to operate under complex and challenging conditions, including extreme temperatures, high neutron loads, and strong magnetic fields. As a result, they require complex combinations of materials and precision engineering.

    Additive manufacturing is well suited to producing materials with intricate designs, and in low volumes, making it ideal for a sector such as fusion, where – for the near future – each fusion machine will be highly individual and require bespoke components. As a result, UKAEA believes that 3D printing can play an important role in the future of fusion reducing the costs of this precision manufacturing, and has commissioned the machines to demonstrate two complementary 3D printing methods to produce fusion components.

    The eMELT Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion (E-PBF) additive machine, made by Freemelt, will use electron beam technology to join tungsten in powder-form into solid components with almost 100 percent density. The eMELTmachine will be used to layer tungsten onto other materials such as copper chrome zirconium, stainless steel and Eurofer 97, a special type of steel developed for use in fusion machines.

    The SLM280 – Selective Laser Manufacturing – will be used to experiment with how to produce components with the complex geometries and material combinations that will be essential for successful fusion plants. The SLM280 is manufactured by Nikon SLM, provided by Kingsbury Machine Tools, supported by Additure.

    Both 3D printing technologies will support the manufacture of plasma-facing components that will be exposed to extreme temperatures during their operational lifecycle. The machines will also reduce the reliance on traditional techniques such as welding, reducing the number of manufacturing operations and joining processes.

    Roy Marshall, Head of Operations for Fabrication, Installation and Maintenance, at UKAEA said:

    Future fusion power plants will require thousands – or even millions – of components with complex geometries that can withstand the extreme conditions of a fusion environment.

    UKAEA believes that additive manufacturing will be essential to developing these components at a scale that makes fusion commercially viable.

    We have commissioned two complementary additive manufacturing machines so we can demonstrate that fusion components can be printed at a production scale, enabling the fusion industry to develop components at our facilities that would otherwise be commercially prohibitive.

    Using these machines will enable parts and geometries to be produced more efficiently than by using traditional fabrication methods.

    Many companies will have either an electron beam machine or selective laser manufacturing technology but having both capabilities under one roof – and able to produce components at scale – is a first for the fusion industry.

    Viktor Valk, Regional Manager, EMEA at Freemelt said:

    We are honoured to support UKAEA in their important work to advance fusion energy as a commercially viable energy source. The use of Freemelt’s industrial machine eMELT to produce tungsten plasma-facing components exposed to extreme conditions in fusion energy machines, marks an important step in applying our E-PBF technology to fusion energy development.

    Christoph Barefoot, Regional Business Director UK & Nordics, Nikon SLM Solutions, said:

    Fusion represents the future of energy – but it can only be realized through bold innovation and trusted collaboration. At Nikon SLM Solutions, we are proud to support UKAEA’s mission with our industry-leading Selective Laser Melting technology, helping make complex, high-performance fusion components not just possible, but scalable. With this milestone, we move one step closer to commercial fusion – and a more sustainable tomorrow.

    The CSF brings together this technology with purpose-built workshops into one building – alongside UKAEA’s Manufacturing Support Team and Special Techniques Group – to enable collaboration between manufacturing teams and to support fusion research and development. UKAEA is now working to prepare commercial partners for the large scale production that is essential for the fusion energy plants of the future.

    Both machines will now start the work of producing challenging geometries and undertake experiments exploring the properties of additive manufactured materials. This work will be followed by initial stages of manufacturing involving tungsten and copper chrome zirconium layering.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: 2 dead, 10 missing after heavy rains in eastern China

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    JINAN, July 22 (Xinhua) — Two people were killed and 10 were missing after a sudden torrent caused by heavy rainfall in east China’s Shandong Province early Tuesday, local authorities said.

    Torrential rains hit Laiwu District of Jinan City, capital of Shandong Province, and lasted for five hours from 00:00 to 05:00 Beijing time. During this period, a maximum of 364 mm of rain fell, the district government said in a statement.

    Rains caused a sudden mountain torrent to collapse near two villages in Dawangzhuang Township, washing away and damaging 19 houses, killing two people and leaving 10 others missing.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Moscow colleges have increased the number of budget places for cooking specialties

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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    This year, the capital’s colleges have expanded their enrollment in culinary specialties. More than 2,500 budget places are available for applicants – this is 20 percent more than in the previous academic year. This was reported by the press service of the capital’s Department of Education and Science.

    “In Moscow colleges, future chefs and pastry chefs are immersed in the profession from the very first days: they undergo practical training on modern equipment, master current trends and hone their skills under the guidance of experienced mentors. Thanks to close cooperation with the city’s leading enterprises, two-thirds of students begin working while still studying. The guys cook for premium establishments and work in food industry companies,” the department’s press service said.

    In Moscow, food industry professionals are trained in eight educational institutions: College of Services No. 10, College of Hospitality Industry and Management No. 23, food college no. 33, Polytechnic College No. 50 named after twice Hero of Socialist Labor N.A. Zlobin, Moscow educational complex “West”, First Moscow educational complex, Moscow educational complex named after Viktor Talalikhin AndMoscow College of Management, Hotel Business and Information Technology “Tsaritsyno”In total, more than seven thousand students are studying to become cooks and pastry chefs.

    Success Stories

    For example, Elizaveta Blokhina is a third-year student at College of the Service Sphere No. 10, majoring in pastry chef. In the fall of 2024 and spring of 2025, the student completed an internship at the White Rabbit restaurant. During her last internship, she realized that she wanted to become part of the team. Thanks to the close cooperation between the college and the restaurant, the girl met the chef, successfully passed the interview, and now works in the cold shop.

    Ekaterina Khmelevskaya, a graduate of the Moscow educational complex “West” in the specialty “cooking and confectionery”, graduated from college this summer. Already in her third year, she completed an internship at the prestigious Moscow restaurant Selfie, awarded a Michelin star, and soon began working there. After that, the student tried her hand at an unusual project – an immersive gastrotheatre, where she created desserts, combining them with video projections and light effects. However, she soon realized that she liked classical cooking more, and took part in the All-Russian open culinary championship among chefs Chef a la Russe, where she took second place. After participating in the competition, the girl was invited to an internship at a Moscow restaurant named after the philanthropist Savva Mamontov, and a week later she was offered the position of pastry chef.

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    Darya Stelmakhova graduated from Food College No. 33 as a pastry chef in 2023. In her second year, the student began working at the Aist restaurant under the guidance of Italian chef Mirko Zago. Later, she moved to the Savva restaurant, where she worked in the hot shop. Thanks to her talent and responsible approach to work, the girl quickly won the respect of her colleagues and became a sous-chef two years later.

    Admissions campaign

    This year, the number of budget places in Moscow colleges for ninth-graders in the capital has increased to a record 43 thousand. Applicants can choose from more than 150 professions and specialties in all sectors of the city’s economy.

    Moscow ninth-graders who graduated from school this year will be able to submit applications until July 26. The application period for programs with entrance examinations ended on July 20. Moscow ninth-graders of previous years, Moscow eleventh-graders, as well as out-of-town applicants will be able to submit applications until August 15, and for programs with entrance examinations – until August 10.

    Applicants are allowed to choose five specialties at one educational institution at the same time or distribute them among several. Applications can be submitted electronically viamos.ru portal.

    Detailed information about in-demand professions and specialties taught in the capital’s colleges is available on the website “Colleges of Moscow”, in the same names telegram channel Andcommunity on the social network VKontakte.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The collection of cost standards for assessing the costs of operating urban facilities has been updated

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    The collection of standards for assessing the costs of operating urban facilities (SN-2012) has been updated, taking into account prices as of July 1, 2025. This was reported by Maria Bagreeva, Deputy Mayor of Moscow, head of the capital’s Department of Economic Policy and Development.

    “The SN-2012 collection contains prices for all types of work and services for the maintenance and repair of schools, clinics, kindergartens, parking lots, roads, parks, sports complexes, cultural heritage sites and other city facilities. Using the collection allows us to eliminate unjustified spending of budget funds on the repair and maintenance of city facilities, and provides contractors with equal and transparent conditions for participation in tenders. Muscovites also benefit from this, as they receive high-quality improvement of the capital that meets the highest requirements,” noted Maria Bagreeva.

    The standards approved in the SN-2012 collection are used by about 2.5 thousand Moscow customers and commercial companies in the operation and maintenance of various municipal facilities. New cost standards are added and recalculated to the current price level on a quarterly basis. In the first two quarters of this year, the Department of Economic Policy and Development of the City of Moscow developed and included 128 standards in the collection, some of which are related to the maintenance of the street and road network and the outdoor lighting system.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Over the course of six months, following the results of auctions, the city sold and leased more than 7.5 hectares of land for the construction of real estate

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    In the first half of 2025, investors leased and purchased land for the construction of various facilities in six administrative districts of the capital. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction Vladimir Efimov.

    “Over the first six months of 2025, based on the results of auctions, more than 40 plots with a total area of over 7.5 hectares were leased and purchased from the city. Almost 84.2 thousand square meters of real estate are planned to be built on these sites, including industrial, public and business facilities and private residential buildings. The land is located in six administrative districts, the majority of which is in TiNAO: there are 36 plots there. Two objects were purchased in the southwest and west, one in the east and southeast of the capital,” Vladimir Efimov noted.

    For the construction of non-residential facilities, the city offers investors two formats: a land lease agreement for construction or an agreement on the implementation of a large-scale investment project (MaIP).

    “Based on the results of the first half of the year, entrepreneurs signed three agreements with the city on the implementation of the MAIP. According to one of them, a modern retail and office building will appear on the territory of the administrative and business center “Kommunarka”, the second provides for the construction of two industrial facilities with an area of 12.5 thousand square meters in the Nekrasovka and Vnukovo districts. Another 36 plots, mainly in the Troitsky administrative district, were sold to individuals for individual housing construction. Commercial buildings will be erected under three land lease agreements in the southwest of the capital and in the Tatar Administrative District,” she noted.

    Ekaterina Solovieva, Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Moscow Department of City Property.

    You can find out information about land plots put up for auction, rules for holding auctions and study the documentation in the section “Moscow Trades” on the capital’s investment portal. All contracts are concluded electronically in the buyer’s personal account.

    According to the head of the Moscow City Department for Competition Policy Kirill Purtov, the capital offers a convenient format for holding auctions and guarantees legal purity and transparency of the transaction, which contributes to the popularity of city auctions among entrepreneurs and city residents. In the first six months of this year, at auctions for the sale of land plots for the construction of both commercial and residential properties, an average of 11 participants bid for one lot.

    The development of electronic services for entrepreneurs is being implemented within the framework of the national project “Data Economy”.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Gas supply systems in 467 Moscow homes to be updated under capital repairs program

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    Specialists from the capital’s municipal services complex will update in-house gas supply systems in 467 apartment buildings. The work will be carried out within the framework of capital repair programsThis was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing and Public Utilities and Improvement Petr Biryukov.

    “The capital’s capital repair program is one of the most significant housing modernization projects not only in Russia, but also in the world. We are carrying out work to update not only the exterior of the building: the facade, roof and entrance group, but also the engineering systems. During the program’s implementation, we have completed capital repairs of in-house gas supply systems in 2,343 apartment buildings. This year, work is planned for another 467, and it has already been completed at 301 facilities,” noted Pyotr Biryukov.

    Timely repair of equipment is important for its safe operation and organization of uninterrupted gas supply. In their work, specialists use modern technical solutions. For example, they use ball valves with three degrees of protection against accidental opening. They limit the flow of gas in case of equipment failure and temperature exposure. In addition, flexible gas piping made of stainless steel with PVC coating and a dielectric insert are installed in houses. This is done to protect against external influences and to eliminate an emergency situation when stray currents appear.

    Gas risers inside an apartment building are common property, so apartment owners must promptly provide specialists with access to the work sites.

    According to current regulations, the service life of an in-house gas pipeline is 30 years. After this time, the equipment wears out and requires replacement.

    The regional program for capital repairs of housing stock being implemented in the capital corresponds to the goals and objectives of the national project “Infrastructure for life”.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Sergei Sobyanin told how the city takes care of nature during the construction of the metro

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    At construction of the metro special attention is paid to ecology. This is reported inon your telegram channel Sergei Sobyanin reported.

    “Our task is to use natural resources rationally. Both during the work and during the operation of the metro,” the Mayor of Moscow noted.

    Source: Sergei Sobyanin’s Telegram channel @mos_sobyanin

    To do this, specialists conduct environmental monitoring of air, ground and surface water, and soil analysis. All samples are examined in independent laboratories. Most often, such testing is used when tunneling, which affects the territories of national parks or protected areas. Thus, it was carried out during the construction of the Big Ring Line (BCL), when tunnel boring machines worked under the territories of nature conservation areas and repeatedly crossed the water area of the Moscow River.

    After work, builders remove and dispose of all waste, including soil. For example, at the ZIL station Trinity line To create the pits and reversible culverts, it was necessary to remove a total of almost 400 thousand cubic meters of earth.

    After the work is completed, green spaces are restored. Thus, more than 600 bushes and trees will be planted near the Stolbovo electric depot, and about 1.4 thousand in TiNAO. Among the already implemented projects, one can highlight the improvement of the adjacent territory of the Kuntsevskaya station of the Big Circle Line. Almost 300 trees and 2.5 thousand bushes were planted here – a new park for citizens to relax appeared.

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    “We minimize harm to the animal world. For example, trees and bushes are cut down before the nesting period. Grass is not burned and chemical reagents are not used,” added Sergei Sobyanin.

    All these measures help to avoid negative impacts on the environment and the health of construction workers, passengers and metro personnel.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The Museum of Entrepreneurs, Patrons and Philanthropists of Moscow presents the exhibition “Rediscover Russian PR”

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    IN Museum of Entrepreneurs, Patrons and Philanthropists On July 23, the exhibition “Rediscover Russian PR” will open. The exposition will introduce visitors to the history of public relations in Russia and show how the reputations of domestic entrepreneurs and industrialists were formed, destroyed and restored.

    “By studying the origins of entrepreneurial activity, Moscow entrepreneurs will be able to learn not only about the legacy of business culture, but also find inspiration and practical guidelines for modern business communications. Such projects form the value of continuity and strengthen the connection between generations,” she noted.

    Kristina Kostroma, Head of the Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development of the City of Moscow.

    The exhibition is based on the study and analysis of primary sources — business press, memoirs, materials from industrialists’ congresses, and other historical documents. Among them are more than a thousand newspaper issues from 1861–1917, including Moskovskiye Vedomosti, Russkoye Slovo, Golos Moskvy, Birzhevye Vedomosti, and Kommersant.

    The exhibition includes stands describing historical cases from the second half of the 19th and early 20th centuries in the areas of education, patronage and social support. They feature examples of press publications, early press releases and anti-crisis PR campaigns from past eras. The exhibition will reveal the PR tools of Russian entrepreneurs — from creating a personal brand to influencing public opinion and government decisions.

    Examples include the educational project “Agronomic Train,” which clearly demonstrated modern agricultural technologies to farmers, the anti-crisis media strategy in the Savva Mamontov case, which influenced public perception of the trial, and the activities of the first advertising agencies, which were engaged not only in advertising, but also in promoting news items.

    “The practice and history of Russian PR is currently taught only in specialized educational institutions, and, unfortunately, we are still learning from Western examples. Meanwhile, a huge number of Russian entrepreneurs have contributed to the development of the economy, education, and culture. Our task as a museum is to continue and support research in this area, as well as in other insufficiently studied areas, such as the experience of building entrepreneurial dynasties,” emphasized Nadezhda Smirnova, director of the Museum of Entrepreneurs, Patrons, and Philanthropists, member of the Moscow Council of Entrepreneurs.

    The exhibition will last until September 1. To visit, you must purchase a ticket to the Museum of Entrepreneurs, Patrons and Philanthropists, which includes a comprehensive tour. It includes a viewing of the permanent exhibition, as well as materials from the exhibition “Rediscover Russian PR”.

    The organizers of the exhibition were the digital agency Interium, the Museum of Entrepreneurs, Patrons and Philanthropists, members of the Council of Entrepreneurs of the City of Moscow, participants of the working group on PR and advertising, operating at the site of the capital headquarters for business protection.

    The Business Protection Headquarters, subordinate to the Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development of the City of Moscow, ensures the processing of individual requests from Moscow entrepreneurs, facilitates the resolution of systemic issues and builds effective communication between businesses and government bodies. More detailed information about the work of the headquarters is available at website and by phone number: 7 495 620-20-45.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The buildings of the state wine warehouse were included in the list of cultural heritage sites

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    The complex of buildings of the Moscow State Wine Warehouse No. 1 of the 19th–20th centuries (now the Moscow Crystal Factory) was among the 142 identified cultural heritage sites. In total, the Unified State Register of Cultural Heritage Sites includes 3,975 historical buildings and structures. All monuments are under state protection. Their owners and tenants are obliged to ensure the preservation of cultural heritage sites and maintain them in accordance with the approved subject of protection.

    Moscow State Wine Warehouse

    The complex of buildings of the Moscow Crystal Plant is located on Samokatnaya Street (house 4, buildings 1, 2, 9, 11, 13, 14, 32 and an unnamed building). This is a monument of industrial architecture from the turn of the 19th–20th centuries, which previously had another name – Moscow State Wine Warehouse No. 1. It was erected on the bank of the Yauza River in Lefortovo and became the largest enterprise in the industry.

    The oldest buildings that have survived to this day date back to 1851–1876. The main part of the production buildings was created by the architect Nikolai Faleev and the civil engineer Viktor Velichkin.

    In 1894, on the initiative of the Minister of Finance of the Russian Empire, Sergei Witte, a state monopoly on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages was introduced in the country. In 1901, it also affected Moscow.

    After the introduction of prohibition in 1914 during the First World War, Moscow State Wine Warehouse No. 1 continued to manufacture products for medical and technical needs and for export abroad. Several buildings of the plant were given over to housing the wounded.

    Since 1925, the production of strong alcoholic beverages has been resumed here. During the Great Patriotic War, the Moscow State Wine Warehouse No. 1 bottled Molotov cocktails and produced dry alcohol. On July 22, 1941, a bomb hit its main building. The building burned almost completely inside and was restored only by 1950.

    In January 1987, Moscow State Wine Warehouse No. 1 was renamed the Crystal Plant. In 2013, the Crystal Plant’s production facilities were transferred to the Kashirsky District of the Moscow Region. However, the head office remains located in Moscow on Samokatnaya Street.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: A new water supply system will appear in Shcherbinka

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    A new water pipeline will be built in the Shcherbinka district of the Novomoskovsk administrative district. The corresponding territorial planning project has already been approved. This was reported by Juliana Knyazhevskaya, Chairman of the Committee for Architecture and Urban Development of the City of Moscow (Moskomarkhitektura).

    Large-scale work is being carried out in TiNAO to update water supply and sanitation systems. The new facility will provide residents of Shcherbinka with water from a centralized system supplied by the Western Water Treatment Plant.

    “In the Shcherbinka district, it is planned to build a new water pipeline for water supply to existing and prospective consumers of the district. At present, a land use planning project has been approved for an area of about 96 hectares. It is planned to build a water pipeline and regulating water pumping units “Ryazanovsky-1”, “Ryazanovsky-2” and “Erino”, as well as two access roads. The total length of the water pipeline will be 3.42 kilometers. The work is being carried out within the framework of the capital’s Address Investment Program,” said Yuliana Knyazhevskaya.

    She also added that high-quality design of engineering infrastructure and water supply systems in new areas is a key element of sustainable development. The creation of a well-thought-out and reliable network will not only improve the quality of life of city residents, but will also ensure long-term stability and comfort for future generations, contributing to the harmonious development of the territory.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: A production complex will appear in Zelenograd as part of a large-scale investment project

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    In the Zelenograd Administrative District (ZelAO), as part of a large-scale investment project (MaIP), a production complex is being built for the companies Pervy DSK and Life Engineering. This is the third of four facilities being built in the Savelki area. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry Maxim Liksutov.

    “In accordance with the instructions of Sergei Sobyanin, the capital continues to implement projects to develop industrial infrastructure. For example, a complex of four production facilities for various purposes is being built in Zelenograd, where it is planned to produce windows, aerated concrete blocks and ready-made modules. Its creation became possible thanks to two key measures to support the city at once. Due to the status of a large-scale investment project, the investor was able to lease a plot of land on preferential terms. And thanks to the program to stimulate the creation of employment opportunities, after the completion of the construction of all enterprises, the complex will provide more than 600 new jobs for residents of the capital. This will strengthen the production potential of the city and increase the level of employment of the population,” said Maxim Liksutov.

    The complex will house two enterprises producing modern construction products.

    The plant of the company “First DSK” will produce window and door systems, as well as facades using glass and aluminum. The enterprise will provide a full cycle of work – from standard elements to individual solutions. The annual output will be up to 279 thousand square meters of PVC structures, 82 thousand square meters of products with warm glazing and 184 thousand square meters – with cold glazing.

    The Life Engineering company’s enterprise will produce 40 thousand square meters of ready-made modules per year using prefab technology. It involves the preliminary assembly of standard-sized modular structures with full or partial glazing.

    “The construction of an industrial facility, which will become part of the city’s modern infrastructure, is underway in Zelenograd Administrative Okrug. The project’s implementation will create over 100 jobs for residents of the district and open up additional employment opportunities near home. The new facility, with a total area of over 17 thousand square meters, will be located in the Savelki district,” said the Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the Moscow Department of Investment and Industrial Policy

    Anatoly Garbuzov.

    The city provides land plots for the construction of production facilities within the framework of the implementation of the MAIP at a preferential rate of one ruble per year. This contributes to the development of Moscow’s infrastructure and the reduction of pendulum migration of the population of different districts.

    “The provision of land plots at a preferential rate for the creation and expansion of production is a support measure that has been in effect in the capital since March 2022. The FSK Group of Companies was one of the first to take advantage of this opportunity. A plot of about 3.5 hectares was allocated for the construction of the complex. In total, more than 17 hectares of land in the Savelki area have been transferred to the company for the construction of four industrial facilities,” she noted.

    Ekaterina Solovieva, Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Moscow Department of City Property.

    The construction of the complex is under control Committee for State Construction Supervision of the City of Moscow (Moscow State Construction Supervision Authority).

    As the head of the department said Anton Slobodchikov, permitting documentation, which allows the developer to begin work on the territory of the complex, was issued at the end of December 2023. The facility will have workshops, warehouses, administrative blocks and checkpoints, offices, a medical center, a canteen, sanitary and household premises and dressing rooms. More than two thousand square meters are allocated for landscaping. Mosgosstroynadzor inspectors monitor each stage of construction – from site preparation to the delivery of the facility. The implementation is carried out in strict accordance with the design documentation and compliance with all technical requirements.

    Work is currently underway to install a reinforced concrete base and roof, as well as to install metal structures and sandwich panels.

    FSK Group Project Director Maxim Rybakov noted that the new industrial facility in Zelenograd will unite two high-tech production facilities at one site. This will increase the efficiency of using the provided land plot and provide residents of the district with a large selection of vacancies for employment at future enterprises. The partnership of the city and business in projects of this scale allows for a comprehensive approach to the development of territories and human resources. Maxim Rybakov also noted that construction is planned to be completed this year.

    The program to stimulate the creation of employment opportunities has covered almost all districts of the city since 2020. Investors will build over 230 facilities with a total area of over six million square meters. Among them are new industrial enterprises, office and shopping centers, as well as educational, cultural and sports institutions. The implementation of the projects will create more than 310 thousand new jobs in almost all sectors of the city’s economy.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The city has put eight premises in new buildings in the Fili-Davydkovo district up for auction

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    Entrepreneurs are offered to purchase eight commercial premises with an area of 64.3 to 135.7 square meters in the west of Moscow. All of them are located on the ground floors and have a flexible purpose. This was reported by the head of the Moscow City Department for Competition Policy Kirill Purtov.

    “Commercial real estate properties in new buildings are of interest to investors – in the first half of 2025, 714 business premises with a total area of 132.2 thousand square meters were sold at open auctions. Currently,

    Moscow investment portal eight free-use lots in residential complexes in the Fili-Davydkovo area are presented. The premises are located on the ground floors and are suitable for opening a store, cafe, order pick-up point or other local infrastructure facilities. Open auctions will be held on August 12,” said Kirill Purtov.

    The objects are located at the following addresses: Oleko Dundicha Street, Building 29 and Building 31, Block 1. This is next to the Filevsky Park metro station. Each premises has a separate entrance from the street, electricity, water supply and sewerage.

    The bidding campaigns will end on August 1. Both individuals and legal entities can participate in the bidding. This will require registration on the Roseltorg online platform and an enhanced qualified electronic signature.

    Moscow is a city that develops entrepreneurship. The capital puts up for auction various real estate properties, and the showcase of the lots on offer is Moscow investment portal. In the section “Moscow Trades” Photos of the lot, documentation, conditions and form of implementation are published. Here you can also take a 3D tour of the objects. Participation is completely remote: the auction is held online.

    Development of electronic services for business corresponds to the objectives of the national project “Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State” and the regional project of the city of Moscow “Digital Public Administration”.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Live training: SPbPU students completed practical training at Setl Group construction sites

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    Second-year students of the Institute of Civil Engineering of SPbPU took part in a series of excursions to the construction sites of Setl Group. During their introductory practice, the students also visited the company’s office.

    The students of the Polytechnic University were accompanied by Svetlana Belyaeva, senior lecturer of the Civil Engineering Institute, and Alexandra Zatsepina, assistant of the ISI. Setl Group was represented by Daria Fioletova, manager of personnel training and development.

    In the residential complex “Bionika Zapovednaya” the tour was conducted by the leading construction engineer Ivan Golubev and the head of the construction project Vladimir Farykin. In the residential complex Univer City the children were met by the construction engineer Ksenia Tolkacheva and the leading construction engineer Alexey Borisenko. The head of the construction project Ruslan Ermoolenko, leading construction engineers Kirill Tropin and Artem Akimov told about the residential complex “Dvortsovy Fasad”.

    At the company’s office, construction project manager Dmitry Shmodin gave a lecture on the specifics of management, site organization, interaction between engineers at all stages of work, and the use of modern technologies.

    During excursions to residential complexes and the office, ISI students received detailed safety instructions, saw presentations of architectural concepts of the facilities, learned about the company’s areas of activity, job responsibilities of engineers and strict requirements for the quality of work. In addition, the students studied the sequence of construction processes – from monolithic work to finishing and landscaping, got acquainted with engineering systems, visited the technical underground and underground parking. They discussed modern digital solutions for construction management with experts, including the ICONA platform, and also asked questions to engineers.

    Based on the results of the internship, the students compiled reports with photos and videos. This will be useful to them in the next semester when designing a multi-apartment residential building. The guys were interested in the possibility of completing an internship at the company and further employment.

    “I received additional motivation in my desire to become a professional who not only knows how to design, but is also able to control and understand the entire construction process on site,” shared Mikhail Abramov.

    “Such excursions help students combine knowledge of different disciplines in a single real picture of construction. This is how they learn to think, reason, ask questions and see more,” noted ISI teacher Alexandra Zatsepina.

    “It’s nice to see the students’ sincere desire to learn a lot. This gives rise to the desire to invest more: to hold useful events to help the new generation grow professionally. We will be glad to see interested students in our practice,” said Setl Group’s HR Training and Development Manager Daria Fioletova.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese divers fend off host’s charge at FISU Games

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

    While Chinese divers kept their dominance in the diving event, host Germany jumps into the limelight with its strong performance at the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games.

    Wang Weiying brought China its sixth diving gold on Monday with a wire-to-wire victory on 344.25 points in the women’s 3m springboard. Her teammate Qu Zhixin completed a one-two finish for China with silver at 318.55, while Germany’s Lena Hentschel and Jette Muller thrilled the home crowd by taking bronze and fourth place, respectively.

    A golden Monday capped a near-perfect week for Wang, who has two golds and one silver in Berlin. The lone blemish came in the 10m platform competition where she finished runner-up to fellow Chinese Lu Wei.

    Qu Zhixin of China competes in the women’s 3m springboard. [photo:xinhua]

    “The environment is amazing. I am very happy to be able to compete in so many different events,” Wang said.

    After five competition days, China has collected six gold and six silver medals in diving, while host Germany has three golds, two silvers and three bronzes under its belt – compared to just two silvers at the previous Games held in Chengdu two years ago.

    The 11-strong German roster includes five Olympians, with Hentschel arriving in Berlin as a Tokyo 2020 bronze medalist.

    “The German divers are looking to use home-crowd advantage to better their fourth place on the Chengdu Games medal table in 2023, when they claimed two silver medals,” the FISU’s official preview noted.

    “Considering we are competing away from home and the hosts place great emphasis on diving, the results so far are already very good,” said Fu Yuchao, leader of the Chinese diving team. “There are still some regrets, but overall the team has performed to expectation.”

    The diving competition of the Rhine-Ruhr Universiade will conclude on Wednesday with four gold medals up for grabs.

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  • MIL-OSI: Correction: LHV Group unaudited financial results for Q2 and 6 months of 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    — The corrected Estonian interim report has been added in the revised version —

    In Q2 of 2025, LHV Group was able to earn higher net profit and increase business volumes against the background of lower interest rates. The loan portfolio of LHV Group reached 5 billion euros.

    In Q2 2025, LHV Group earned a net profit of 30.8 million euros, which was 1.6 million euros more than in the previous quarter (+6% increase). The return on equity attributable to the shareholders of the Group was 17.4% in Q2.

    All subsidiaries of the Group were profitable in the quarter. LHV Pank earned a net profit of 29.7 million euros, LHV Bank Ltd 0.1 million euros, LHV Varahaldus 0.5 million euros and LHV Kindlustus 1.1 million euros.

    On a consolidated basis, LHV Group earned 73.9 million euros in revenue in Q1 2025, i.e. 7% less than in the previous quarter and 14% less than a year ago. Of the revenue of Q2 of this year, net interest income accounted for 57.6 million euros, and net fee and commission income for 15.6 million euros of total net income. Expenditure totalled 40.5 million euros, being 8% more than in the previous quarter and 11% more than a year ago. Due to the improvement of the macroeconomic situation, the previous provisions were undervalued in the amount of 4.2 million euros in the second quarter, which finally had a positive effect at the level of net profit.

    As at the end of June, LHV Group consolidated assets amounted to 9.38 billion euros, which was 10% more than in the previous quarter and 28% more than in the same period last year. The consolidated loan portfolio increased by 269 million euros or 6% to 5.0 billion euros over the quarter (the loan portfolio increased by 1.1 billion euros or 28% year-on-year). Consolidated deposits of LHV Group increased by 760 million euros, i.e. by 12%, to 7.36 billion euros. The volume of funds managed by LHV increased by 3.7 million euros, to 1.56 billion euros. The number of payments made by clients who are financial intermediaries was 19.9 million in the second quarter, which was slightly less than in the previous quarter.

    LHV Group’s consolidated net revenue for the 6 months of 2025 amounted to 153.3 million euros, which is 16.5 million euros or 10% less compared to the same period last year. Expenditure totalled 78.1 million euros, which was 7.8 million euros or 11% more. The Group’s 6-month consolidated net profit was 59.9 million euros, being a decrease of 19.4 million euros, or 24%, compared to the previous year. In six months, LHV Pank earned a net profit of 54.9 million euros, LHV Bank Ltd 2.3 million euros, LHV Varahaldus 0.6 million euros and LHV Kindlustus 1.7 million euros. LHV Group’s ROE for the first half of the year was 17.0%.

    Based on the first half of the year, LHV Group outperforms the financial forecast at the level of net income by 2.0 million euros and at the level of net profit by 2.3 million euros.

    Income statement, EUR Th Q2 2025 Q1 2025 Q2 2024
    adjusted
    Net interest income 57,643 62,010 70,424
    Net fee and commission income 15,579 14,071 14,352
    Net financial income -380 2,747 -37
    Net insurance income 1,065 597 421
    Other operating income and expense 0 -4 638
    Total net income 73,907 79,421 85,798
    Staff costs -22,901 -22,655 -20,420
    Office expenses -679 -659 -874
    IT costs -4,017 -3,576 -3,267
    Marketing expenses -1,526 -1,258 -796
    Other operating expenses -11,387 -9,394 -10,741
    Total expenses -40,510 –37,542 –36,098
    Operating profit 33,397 41,879 49,700
    Profit before allowances 33,397 41,879 49,700
    Allowances 4,152 -5,667 -5,043
    Income tax expenses -6,784 -7,052 -6,071
    Net profit 30,765 29,160 38,586
    Minority holding 716 592 300
    Shareholders’ share of profit of parent    company 30,049 28,568 38,286
           
    Net earnings per share, EUR 0.09 0.09 0.12
    Diluted earnings per share, EUR 0.09 0.09 0.12
           
           
           
     Balance sheet, EUR Th June 2025 March 2025 June 2024
    Cash and due from banks 3,867,487 3,279,271 3,217,448
    Financial assets 454,979 442,463 157,131
    Loans to clients 5,038,379 4,774,970 3,925,877
    Loan impairment reserve -39,734 -45,629 -35,333
    Receivables from clients 16,626 9,439 15,380
    Other assets 46,058 47,771 49,220
    Total assets 9,383,795 8,508,285 7,329,723
    Demand deposits 4,669,435 4,189,062 3,659,675
    Term deposits 2,694,906 2,415,430 2,124,254
    Loans received 1,037,347 936,215 735,281
    Due to clients and loans received 8,401,688 7,540,707 6,519,211
    Accruals and other liabilities 105,692 163,690 100,709
    Subordinated loans 161,155 126,247 107,521
    Total liabilities 8,668,535 7,830,644 6,727,441
    Owners’ equity 715,260 677,641 602,282
    incl. minority holding 7,850 7,134 7,694
    Total liabilities and owner’s equity 9,383,795 8,508,285 7,329,723
             
                 

    LHV Group’s net income in the second quarter was affected by the continuing decline in interest rates. The higher profitability compared to the previous quarter resulted in a write-down effect of the previous provisions, which resulted in an increase of the Group’s net profit by 1.6 million euros in the second quarter. The second quarter was also marked by strong growth in loan volumes and deposits, which were 269 and 760 million euros, respectively, compared to the previous quarter.

    The number of LHV Pank clients increased by 8,300 over the quarter. During the same period, the bank’s deposits increased by 576 million euros, of which 113 million euros were deposits from financial intermediaries and 113 million euros were platform deposits. In the second quarter, an innovative banking service LHV Premium was also launched, combining everyday banking, insurance and travel services offering investment comfort. In addition, a new price list for the securities trading and investment account for pension entered into force in the second quarter, which reduced several investment-related fees by almost half.

    LHV Pank’s loan portfolio increased by 190 million euros and the quality of the portfolio remained strong. Due to the resolution of one of the major problems with creditworthiness and the improved economic situation, the provisions made earlier were reduced by 4.1 million euros.

    In the second quarter, LHV Pank issued covered bonds with a maturity of four years in the amount of 300 million euros, which were listed on the Dublin Stock Exchange for the purpose of diversifying financing sources. Covered bonds secured by Estonian home loans were sold to European institutional investors. 44 institutional investors participated in the offer and the offer was 2.5 times oversubscribed.

    The volume of deposits and loans of LHV Bank operating in the United Kingdom continued to grow in the second quarter – the loan portfolio increased by 79 million euros to 569 million euros. At the same time, loans worth 204 million euros have been approved by the Credit Committee but not yet issued.

    The deposits taken by LHV Bank increased by 202 million quarter-on-quarter and reached a record 1.02 billion euros. In the second quarter, the mobile bank of retail banking was launched, where the first 1,000 clients have opened an account and 17 million euros of new deposits have been received. LHV Bank earned a net profit of 0.1 million euros in quarter-on-quarter terms – lower profitability was due to higher marketing costs, conference participation fees, allocated costs and changes in the value of interest rate risk hedging contracts. In order to support the rapid growth of the loan portfolio, the share capital was increased by 12 million euros and subordinated bonds were issued in the amount of 12 million euros. As of the first half of the year, LHV Bank’s net income and net profit exceed strongly the financial plan.

    LHV Kindlustus showed strong growth in the second quarter, when the insurance revenue increased by 78% and net profit by 62% compared to the previous quarter, but the result of the second quarter was slightly below the financial plan. The volume of insurance premiums across the market decreased significantly compared to the same quarter of the previous year. The results for the first half of the year are well above the financial forecast. As of the end of June, LHV Kindlustus had 176,000 clients and 278,000 valid insurance contracts.

    The good rate of return shown by global financial markets in the second quarter was also reflected in LHV’s pension funds, which all offered a positive rate of return. The rates of return of LHV pension funds M, L and XL were 1.2%, 1.0% and 2.8%, respectively, in the quarter. The rate of return of the more conservative funds XS and S was 0.7% and 0.8%, respectively. Pensionifond Indeks increased by 3.0% and Pensionifond Roheline lost 4.4% in value. Net income of LHV Varahaldus remained largely the same as in the previous quarter and net profit increased. The number of second pillar clients making active monthly contributions was 110,000 by the end of the quarter.

    As important information, it was disclosed that as of September 2, the green pension funds of LHV II and III pillar will cease operations, merge with other LHV funds and will be consolidated into LHV pension funds S and M, and the names of the II pension pillar funds will change. As a result of the changes, LHV clients will have the option to choose from four actively managed pension funds to grow their savings. Starting in September, LHV’s actively managed pension funds will be named Julge, Ettevõtlik, Tasakaalukas, and Rahulik.

    As of the end of the half-year, LHV Group is well capitalised. AT1 bonds worth 50 million euros and unsecured bonds worth 60 million euros were issued in the second quarter. Moody’s Ratings raised the ratings for LHV Pank’s covered bond programme and covered bonds to the highest level, Aaa. The Moody’s Investors Service ratings agency left AS LHV Pank’s long-term deposits rating at A3 (with a positive outlook) and LHV Group’s long-term issuer rating at Baa3 (positive outlook).The ratings confirm LHV’s strong financial position and capitalisation and express the expectation of a strengthening of creditworthiness.

    Comment by Madis Toomsalu, the Chairman of the Management Board at LHV Group: 

    “We are pleased that LHV has continued on a strong growth trajectory. Over the past year, our loan portfolio has grown by 1 billion euros, reaching 5 billion euros by the end of the half-year. This reflects increased investment confidence among Estonian companies, as well as the expansion of our UK loan book, which has now surpassed the 500 million euros mark. We’ve also seen a rise in demand for home loans and an overall increase in client activity. Several initiatives are underway to support continued growth going forward.”

    To access the reports of AS LHV Group, please visit the website at https://investor.lhv.ee/aruanded.

    In order to present the results of the quarter, LHV Group will organise an investor meeting via the Zoom webinar platform. The virtual investor meeting will take place before the market opens on 22 July at 9.00. The presentation will be in Estonian. We kindly ask you to register at the following address: https://lhvbank.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6RKaesfVT1qxJZ5BWiT4TA

    LHV Group is the largest domestic financial group and capital provider in Estonia. LHV Group’s key subsidiaries are LHV Pank, LHV Varahaldus, LHV Kindlustus, and LHV Bank Limited. The Group employs over 1,100 people. As at the end of June, LHV Pank services are being used by 474,000 clients, the pension funds managed by LHV have 110,000 active clients, and LHV Kindlustus protects a total of 176,000 clients. LHV Bank Limited, a subsidiary of the Group, holds a banking licence in the United Kingdom and provides banking services to international financial technology companies, as well as loans to small and medium-sized enterprises.

    Investor Relations

    Sten Hans Jakobsoo
    Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Development
    Email: stenhans.jakobsoo@lhv.ee

    Communications

    Paul Pihlak
    Head of Investment Communications
    Email: paul.pihlak@lhv.ee 

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Still time to have say and help shape domestic abuse services

    Source: City of Wolverhampton

    The council wants to hear from local residents, people affected by domestic abuse, and professionals from across Wolverhampton to help shape priorities and intentions for the new services to ensure they are effective, accessible and respond to local need.  

    Domestic abuse specialist support services provide victims of domestic abuse with practical help, advice, and guidance. In Wolverhampton, support is available to women, men, and children who are either living in the community or in accommodation such as a refuge.

    The types of support that may be offered can include safe accommodation, support through the criminal justice system, financial, legal, or housing advice, counselling or therapy, and emotional and peer support.

    Councillor Obaida Ahmed, Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Community, said: “This is an important piece of work which will help to ensure that Wolverhampton continues to deliver high quality domestic abuse support services. 

    “By completing a short survey, you can help us develop services that respond to victims of domestic abuse sensitively and effectively and meet the needs of local residents.  

    “This is a public consultation, and we would welcome responses from as many people as possible, so please take a few moments to have your say.” 
     
    The consultation is available at The Future of Wolverhampton’s Specialist Domestic Abuse Services – Have Your Say until midnight next Sunday 3 August, 2025.

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –