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  • MIL-OSI Europe: AFRICA/ANGOLA – Missionaries in the Terreiro community: “We must break existing patterns”

    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI

    Wednesday, 9 April 2025

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    Bengo (Agenzia Fides) – “We have been without electricity for a month. …The generator only works for a few hours in the evening,” says Father Martino Bonazzetti of the Society of African Missions.”But even amidst obstacles and unforeseen events, there is always hope and joy, because the most important thing is not to give up,” writes the missionary, who lives and works in the parish of Desvio da Barra do Dande (Bengo) and returned to Italy a few days ago for a short period.”We are currently finishing the cistern on the roof of the church, which will be fed by rain (which should arrive soon) and will be used for the kindergarten and community activities in Terreiro. We have launched a cooking and baking class to motivate women and young people. One thing leads to another…” These are some of the various projects carried out by the missionaries in the community in Terreiro, “inspired by faith but also by ingenuity.” “The schools are also being visited by children and young people who have not been able to attend classes until now,” the missionary continued.”Now is a time of pause for me,” the missionary continued. “The fact of returning to Italy pushed me to finish several things. For example, we are in the process of completing the mill house for maize and cassava flour. Everything is finished, and we hope to harvest the maize later, as it has hardly rained this year. The mill is here, and we hope it works! A young man working as a bricklayer on the construction of the mill told me that a group of women has already asked when it will be operational. This means that we no longer have to travel all the way to Desvio to make flour… and that means we save money because we do not have to pay for the trip! It exists, so it should work.””In Angola, we are moving forward with experience, breaking with rigid and existing patterns. And there is always something that surprises us,” Father Martino concludes, “and the most important thing is the faith of the common people.” (AP) (Agenzia Fides, 9/4/2025)
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  • MIL-Evening Report: Politics with Michelle Grattan: Hugh White on what the next PM should tell Trump and defending Australia – without the US

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

    The Trump ascendancy has forced international economic issues and the future strategic outlook onto the Australian election agenda, even if they are at the margins.

    This campaign – while dominated by domestic issues, notably the cost of living – is being conducted against the background of an extraordinarily volatile external situation, with major implications for Australia’s future.

    To discuss these issues, we were joined on the podcast by Hugh White, Emeritus Professor of Strategic Studies at the Australian National University. White is one of Australia’s foremost thinkers on defence policy, China and the region. His long career includes serving as an adviser to then federal defence minister Kim Beazley.

    White regards US President Donald Trump as a “revolutionary figure”:

    I think Trump is a genuinely revolutionary character, and not just his impact on American domestic politics and economics, I also think he has a huge impact on global strategic affairs. And the reason for that is that he does have a fundamentally different view of America’s place in the world than that of what we might call a Washington establishment.

    Donald Trump is really a kind of an old-fashioned isolationist. That is, he believes America’s strategic focus should be on the Western Hemisphere […] For example, in Ukraine he’s happy to see Russia assert itself as a great power in Eastern Europe. In Asia, I think, despite his reputation as a China hawk on economic issues, he doesn’t have any problem with China asserting itself as a great power in East Asia. He’s for these other great powers to dominate their backyards, just the way he wants America to dominate its backyard in the Western Hemisphere.

    Yet White doesn’t believe either Labor or the Coalition is taking defence seriously in this election.

    It’s not being treated as a real issue in the campaign, and that’s because both sides have determined that it won’t, and what underpins that is the absolutely rock-solid bipartisanship between the two of them on every significant issue. And I think that’s a very serious problem for Australia because at a time when our strategic circumstances are changing dramatically […] neither side has any inclination to have a serious conversation about what that means, why it’s happening, what we should be doing about it,

    A lot of the blame for that lies with the Labor Party, because it seems to me Labor’s political approach to the whole question of foreign affairs and defence for a very long time now has focused on minimising differences with the Coalition.

    While White agrees Australia needs new submarines, and quickly, he doesn’t think they should be nuclear-powered, as promised under AUKUS. He thinks we should leave AUKUS.

    We should have started building replacements for the [Collins-class submarine] around about 2010 or 2012. So we’re well over a decade late and I do think there’s a real risk that we’re going to lose our submarine capability altogether. But the way to solve that is not to push ahead spending billions and billions of dollars on a project which, even if it works, delivers the submarines we don’t need, and which is very unlikely to deliver any submarines at all.

    We’re past looking for a perfect submarine. We just need to get any submarine at all so we can keep some capability running and then once we have that running, we need to have a really focused programme. We need ministers to really tell Defence what to do, focus programmes to develop a follow on to the Collins-class design, because that’s the design we already know best in the world and to start building a new class of evolved Collins.

    After the May 3 election, when the next prime minister meets the US president to talk trade, defence and more, what should Anthony Albanese or Peter Dutton tell Trump? White says:

    Trump is very hard to handle. I don’t think there’s any magic formula that an Australian prime minister can utter, which makes Trump into either a more acceptable, economic partner for Australia or a more reliable strategic partner for Australia, because the forces that are driving America out of Asia are much bigger than Donald Trump.

    The most important thing an Australian political leader could say to Trump when he first meets him is, look, we understand where you’re coming from. We are happy to take responsibility for our own security. We don’t expect you to stay engaged in Asia to look after us in future. What we want you to do is to help us manage that transition as best we can and we’re prepared to pay for what we get.

    Michelle Grattan does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. Politics with Michelle Grattan: Hugh White on what the next PM should tell Trump and defending Australia – without the US – https://theconversation.com/politics-with-michelle-grattan-hugh-white-on-what-the-next-pm-should-tell-trump-and-defending-australia-without-the-us-254197

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Health and Social Care Secretary’s UNISON speech

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    Speech

    Health and Social Care Secretary’s UNISON speech

    Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting’s speech at UNISON’s annual health conference in Liverpool today.

    Good morning conference.

    Let’s start on a point of agreement.

    The killing of 15 health and rescue workers in Gaza was an appalling and intolerable tragedy.

    Healthcare workers in any context, in any part of the world, should never be a target.

    The international community, or indeed any actors in any conflict, all have a responsibility to protect health and humanitarian aid workers and also to protect innocent civilians.

    And it’s clear that in Gaza, as well as in other conflict zones around the world at the moment the international community is failing and failing badly.

    So I want to say, as a Unison member, I strongly support the sentiments expressed by our Healthcare Executive.

    But on behalf of our government, we want to see a return to an immediate ceasefire.

    We want to see aid in, people out of harm’s way, an end to this bloody conflict and a state of Palestine alongside a state of Israel, and the just and lasting peace that Israelis and Palestinians deserve.

    I also have to say, having been to the West Bank with Medical Aid for Palestinians and seen first hand the work that they do supporting the health needs of Palestinians across the occupied Palestinian territories, they do brilliant work.

    And I would fully endorse the sentiment of the motion in supporting them, and each of us putting our hands in our pockets to do that.

    But today, I’m here as the first health and social care secretary to address a Unison conference since my […] predecessor, Andy Burnham, did 15 years ago, and I am proud to do so as a Unison member.

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    Now we’re delivering the change people voted for.

    It’s not all plain sailing and I expect you’ll want to question, even challenge some of the government’s decisions.

    So there’ll be plenty of time for questions.

    And I promise to give you honest answers.

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    You might not like some of the answers.

    I might not like some of the questions, but the important thing is that we show up and we have that conversation.

    For all the challenges we’re confronting, and there are plenty nothing I’ve experienced in the last nine months as our country’s Health and Social Care Secretary has shaken my confidence and conviction that this will be a government that not only gets our NHS back on its feet, but makes sure it’s fit for the future, and shows the bold leadership required to make sure that we also build a National Care Service worthy of the name.

    Of course, it’s hard.

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    Six months ago, back here in Liverpool, I spent two hours with one of the most remarkable group of people I’ve ever had the honour of meeting in my life.

    In that room were centuries of training and experience between them of working in the health service.

    But all of that training, all of that experience couldn’t have prepared those people with what they were confronted with in Southport on Monday the 29th of July, as they rushed into that community centre to find children and adults lying on the floor bleeding, some tragically dying.

    The aftermath of an unimaginable, senseless, mindless attack.

    Those people were confronted immediately with the consequences.

    For the staff I met, the trauma still runs deep.

    But on the day itself, the whole NHS team kicked into action.

    From the paramedics who arrived first on the scene and had to make split-second decisions of who to treat first in what order, to give them the best chance of survival.

    The porters rushing children through busy hospital corridors, and the security guards trying to shield other patients and visitors from seeing the horror that the staff were confronting.

    The lab teams who are mobilising blood supplies.

    Receptionists fielding calls from panic-stricken parents.

    The surgical teams fighting to save those young girls lives.

    I’m filled with admiration for their care, their expertise and their values.

    As I think about what happened in the aftermath of those brutal attacks, that admiration turns to anger.

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    Filipino nurses came under attack from racist thugs on their way into work wearing their NHS uniforms.

    GP surgeries closed early out of fear of rioters.

    A Nigerian care worker saw his car torched.

    These people came to our country to care for our sick and vulnerable.

    They bust a gut day in, day out to keep us well.

    If those thugs represented the worst of our country, our health and care workers represent the best.

    This government will never walk by on the other side when it comes to standing up against racist hate, intimidation or violence.

    Because no one should go to work fearing violence, least of all those all of us rely on for our health care.

    What happened after Southport was an extreme, but it wasn’t a one off.

    One in every seven people employed by the NHS have suffered violence at the hands of patients, their relatives or other members of the public.

    This should shame us all.

    So today I can announce we will act to keep NHS staff safe at work.

    Incidents will have to be recorded at a national level.

    Data will be analysed so that those most at risk can be protected.

    Trust boards will be made to report on progress they’re making to keep staff safe.

    Protecting staff from violence is not an optional extra.

    We are making it mandatory.

    Zero tolerance for violence and harassment of NHS staff, campaigned for by Unison.

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    We invest huge sums of money into training the NHS workforce.

    Then they’re treated like crap.

    Forced to leave the health service and often leave the country.

    British taxpayers are investing billions in doctors, nurses, paramedics and healthcare assistants only for them to turn up treating patients in Canada or Australia.

    We’ve got to retain the talent we have in the health service and treat our staff with the respect they deserve.

    That means more training and opportunities for nurses who want to progress in their career, and making flexible working easier too.

    It also means paying you for the job you actually do.

    There have been too many disputes because NHS staff have not been paid according to their job description, rather than their job.

    So we’re bringing in a new digital system to make sure the job evaluation scheme is applied fairly across the board.

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    A fair day’s work for a fair day’s pay.

    Campaigned for by Unison.

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    I owe my life to the NHS.

    Who cared for me when I went through kidney cancer.

    It’s a debt of gratitude I will never be able to repay.

    But I will certainly try.

    You were there for me and I’ll be there for you.

    As the chair said, the scale of the challenge in our NHS is huge.

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    So our job is twofold.

    First, to get the service back on its feet and treating patients on time again.

    And second, to reform the service for the long term so that it’s fit for the future.

    And I say it’s our job deliberately, because this can’t be done with one man sat behind a desk in Whitehall.

    We will only succeed if this is a team effort, from the Prime Minister to the 1.5 million people who work in the National Health Service.

    When I visited Singapore General Hospital in opposition, they told me about a programme they run.

    It’s called get rid of stupid stuff.

    Does what it says on the tin.

    I thought the NHS could probably do with that.

    Some of you might think I could do with that.

    It’s a common sense idea.

    People working in the health service might have ideas about how to fix it.

    So over the past few months, just as we did when we were in opposition, we’ve been asking NHS staff about the stupid stuff that’s holding them back.

    More than a million people have engaged in what’s been the biggest national conversation since the NHS was founded.

    NHS staff have attended more than 3,000 meetings across the country and online, and if you’ve not made your voice heard yet, you’ve got until 5pm on Monday to go to Change.NHS.uk

    The plan, published later this spring, will take the best ideas from across the NHS, staff and workforce and patients and set out how we’ll deliver the change the NHS needs.

    Shifting the focus of healthcare out of hospital and into the community, with more investment in primary and community care.

    Bringing our analogue health service into the digital age, arming staff with modern equipment and cutting edge technology.

    Turning our sickness service into a preventative health service to help people live well for longer and tackle the biggest killers.

    The crisis in the NHS is not the fault of staff, but we can’t fix it without you.

    I know how hard it is to battle against a broken system, to give patients the best care you can, only to go home at the end of the day, knowing your best wasn’t good enough.

    But there is light at the end of the tunnel.

    The cavalry is coming.

    My message to everyone working in the NHS is this.

    Stay and help us to rescue and rebuild it.

    The NHS was broken, but it’s not beaten.

    And together we can turn it around.

    Change takes time, but it has already begun.

    In nine months, this […] government has awarded NHS staff an above inflation pay rise, ended the resident doctors strikes, invested an extra £26 billion in health and care, the biggest investment in hospices for a generation.

    We’ve agreed the GP contract for the first time since the pandemic, with £889 million more in funding, the biggest uplift in a decade.

    We’ve reversed the decade of cuts to community pharmacy.

    We’ve delivered the extra 2 million more appointments we promised at the election than we did it seven months early.

    NHS waiting lists have been cut for five months in a row and counting.

    80,000 suspected cancer patients were diagnosed early, so lots done, but so much more to do.

    We know there’s a long way to go.

    There’ll be bumps along the way.

    It won’t be plain sailing and we’ll make some mistakes.

    But we are finally putting the NHS on the road to recovery.

    On social care, we’ve been accused of not doing enough.

    I totally understand the cynicism after years of inaction.

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    Our first step on the road to building a National Care Service, and I can announce today, will go further for our care professionals.

    We are introducing the first universal career structure for adult social care, setting out four new job roles to give care workers the opportunities to progress in their career.

    With millions of pounds of new investment in their skills and training.

    Keir said his ambition for his sister, who is a care worker, is to command the same respect as her brother, the Prime Minister.

    Her work is so important to the future of our country.

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    But be in no doubt about the weight on our shoulders.

    I’m certainly not.

    Not only the responsibility to millions of people who are being failed by the NHS and social care services, but also to prove to a sceptical public that the NHS can change and deliver the timely, quality care people expect in 2025.

    On the 75th anniversary of the NHS, an opinion poll showed that the health service makes the majority of the British people proud of our country, greater than the pride we feel for any other aspect of our history or culture.

    But the same poll revealed that 7 in 10 believe that the NHS founding principle of healthcare, free at the point of need, won’t survive the next ten years.

    The failure of public services to meet the needs of the people is one of the fertilisers of populism we see across liberal democracies.

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    We will always defend the NHS as a public service, free at the point of use, so that when you fall ill, you never have to worry about the bill.

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    That’s why I say it’s change or die.

    The stakes are high.

    The challenge is enormous, but the prize is huge.

    A service that values all of its workforce as an asset to be nurtured, not a cost to be minimised.

    Where staff are proud to work because their patients receive the best possible care.

    An NHS there for us when we need it.

    Once again, it won’t be easy.

    It will take time.

    But if we get this right, we will be able to look back on this time and say that we were the generation that took the NHS from the worst crisis in its history, got it back on its feet and made it fit for the future, and built a National Care Service worthy of the name.

    Change has begun, but the best is still to come.

    Thank you.

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    Published 9 April 2025

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Chairman Guthrie, First Lady Melania Trump, Chairman Bilirakis Join Advocates in Celebrating Committee Passage of TAKE IT DOWN Act

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-12)

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, along with advocates for the TAKE IT DOWN Act, issued the following statements of support after the bill was reported out of Committee by a vote of 49 to 1.

    “No man, woman, or child should be subjected to the spread of explicit AI images meant to target and harass innocent victims. I am so thankful for our outstanding advocates and legislators who have worked hard to raise awareness and build a strong coalition to support this bipartisan bill,”said Chairman Guthrie. “Today, the Committee on Energy and Commerce advanced the bill to the full House of Representatives, where I look forward to, once again, voting in favor of the TAKE IT DOWN Act, so that we can send it to the President’s desk for signature.”

    “I remain dedicated to championing child well-being, ensuring that every young person can thrive and ‘Be Best.’ Thank you to the House Energy & Commerce Committee for advancing the TAKE IT DOWN Act. This marks a significant step in our bipartisan efforts to safeguard our children from online threats,” said First Lady Melania Trump. “I urge Congress to swiftly pass this important legislation. Together, we can create a safer, brighter future for all Americans!”

    “I am glad we are one step closer to protecting victims of online sexual exploitation. Giving victims rights to flag non-consensual images and requiring social media companies to remove that content quickly is a pivotal and necessary change to the online landscape,” said Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade. “And by ensuring that AI-generated deep-fake content is included in these protections, Congress is showing its commitment to fighting 21st Century harms that are plaguing our children and grandchildren.”

    “In February, our family mourned the loss of our loving son and brother, Elijah Heacock, after he fell victim to an extortion scheme on the internet,” said Shannon Cronister-Heacock, mother of Elijah Heacock. “We are grateful for the support of Chairman Guthrie and the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for passing the TAKE IT DOWN Act today to ensure that no parent, sibling, or loved one experiences a similar tragedy in the future. This bill honors Elijah’s life, and we are appreciative of Congress’ actions to protect children online and save lives.”

    “I was only fourteen years old when one of my classmates created deepfake, AI nudes of me and distributed them on social media. I was shocked, violated, and felt unsafe going to school. Thankfully, I was able to work with Senator Ted Cruz’s office to write the TAKE IT DOWN Act — and today is an important milestone towards that bill becoming law, so that no other girl has to go through what I went through without legal protections in place,”said Elliston Berry, survivor and advocate. “Thank you to Chairman Guthrie for prioritizing the TAKE IT DOWN Act for committee passage.”

    “At 14, for almost two years, I stood alone, advocating for AI deep fake laws to protect us after my school’s inaction and lack of accountability insulted my self-respect. This journey is dedicated to every woman and teenager who was told to stay silent and move on. It is also a testament to the courageous bipartisan leaders who stood beside me, proving that change is possible. Today, we celebrate a critical step towards the passage of the TAKE IT DOWN Act into federal law,”said Francesca Mani, AI victim turned advocate & TIME100 AI Most Influential Person.“A heartfelt thank you to Chairman Guthrie for standing with us and making swift committee passage possible. We are no longer alone.”

    “Today, we celebrate an important victory with House committee passage of the TAKE IT DOWN Act, a federal safeguard against non-consensual AI-generated intimate images,”said Dorota Mani, an educator, advocate, and mother. “This important legislation, which is now well on its way to the President’s desk, staunchly defends our women and children while preserving every American’s dignity and rights.”

    “Survivors—both minors and adults—deserve protection and justice. Every survivor should be able to report their abuse to law enforcement, have their abuse content removed fully and abusers should be found and held appropriately accountable. Image-based sexual abuse is sexual assault facilitated online. You cannot accidentally sexual assault someone offline and the same should be true for the online. The harms of all forms of image-based sexual abuse—including deepfake abuse—quickly follow that victim home, to school, to work and anywhere they try to exist after such a profound and public trauma,”said Andrea Powell, Co-Founder and Chief of Impact, Alecto AI. “Alecto AI supports the TAKE IT DOWN Act because we believe that in its passage, we will be getting closer to a world where young women and girls don’t have worry that being online means being targets of sexual violence. All survivors deserve protection and justice.” 

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  • MIL-OSI: Zeelo Partners with Operators to Channel >$50 million into Local Transportation Businesses

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • Zeelo’s collaborative support to operator partners surpassed $50 million in 2024; a significant increase from the previous year.

    BOSTON, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global TransitTech leader Zeelo, through its trusted network of operator partners, channeled >$50 million into local transportation businesses in 2024. This milestone underscores Zeelo’s commitment to building long-term partnerships that empower operators to expand their fleets, generate employment, and meet the rising demand for high-quality shared transportation services, particularly in an industry that has long suffered from underfunding and inadequate support.

    “Our operator partners are at the heart of everything we do at Zeelo,” comments George Grundy, Director, US Operations at Zeelo. “We view our relationship as a true collaboration, working side-by-side with operators to unlock opportunities for sustained growth. Their expertise and commitment enable us all to succeed, and our predictable, supportive contracts provide the stability necessary for expansion.”

    Beyond fueling business growth, these robust partnerships make a significant local impact by creating jobs and enhancing access to reliable transportation. With over 15 million rides completed to date, Zeelo continues to drive meaningful change by connecting communities to work and opportunity.

    “Working with excellent professionals, knowing there’s always someone on the other end of the phone, and feeling that our comments and concerns are valued made partnering with Zeelo an easy decision. We feel that we have a true partnership, not just a vendor/client relationship. We are on the same team, working toward the same goals every day. It’s a great feeling,” said Tracey Salinger, President of Unique Limousine.

    Industry insights further underscore the opportunity: the global bus and coach market was valued at USD 72.11 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow to USD 151.62 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 9.9%. Despite its essential role in connecting students, employees, and underserved communities, the coach industry continues to face major hurdles due to short-term funding cycles, lack of inclusion in zero-emission investment schemes, and limited policy attention. While the CERTS Act offered a rare moment of legislative relief, many operators remain under significant financial pressure. With depleted fleets and only a partial rebound driven by corporate shuttle demand, the industry continues to face mounting challenges. Advocates caution that without long-term funding solutions, the vital role of private transportation in national mobility and employment ecosystems could be jeopardized.

    Add to this persistent driver shortages and rising operational costs, and it’s clear the industry needs targeted support. Without urgent policy action, the sector risks further decline, jeopardizing its ability to deliver economic, environmental, and social value across the communities it serves.

    “If we want to see a stronger, more sustainable future for transportation, we need to stand behind the bus, limo and motorcoach industry,” said Sam Ryan, CEO and Co-founder at Zeelo. “Backing our operators means backing better-connected communities and a more inclusive transport network for everyone.”

    Zeelo is also preparing to launch its new Operator Referral Scheme in the United States; a program designed to leverage operators’ local market knowledge to identify new business opportunities and expand Zeelo’s network of trusted partners.

    About Zeelo

    Zeelo is a leading global TransitTech company helping bus/motorcoach and limo operators, employers, and schools implement efficient, sustainable, and affordable transportation programs. Pioneering transport as a benefit, Zeelo enables organizations to improve workforce and student mobility through tailored, tech-driven shuttle solutions. Zeelo’s software and managed services optimize routes, cut costs, reduce CO₂ emissions, and simplify transport management. Following the 2024 acquisition of Kura, Zeelo expanded its leadership in shared mobility for workforce and education transport. With a US headquarters in Boston, MA, and operations across the US, UK, and Ireland, Zeelo was founded in 2016 by Sam Ryan, Barney Williams, and Dani Ruiz. The co-founders previously sold their ride-sharing app JumpIn to Addison Lee in 2014.

    Media Contact:
    Jack Hardiman
    Global Communications

    For more information, please visit zeelo.co/operators

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  • MIL-OSI: Bitdeer Announces March 2025 Production and Operations Update

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    — Completed mass production of SEALMINER A1s and 2.8 EH/s energized
    — Regulatory approval for Tydal, Norway site finalized
    — Retained Northland Capital Markets (“Northland”) to act as financial advisor for its HPC/AI data center development strategy

    SINGAPORE, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) (“Bitdeer” or the “Company”), a world-leading technology company for blockchain and high-performance computing, today announced its unaudited mining and operations updates for March 2025.

    Operational Update

    • Self-mined Bitcoin: 114 Bitcoins.
    • Mining Rig Manufacturing and R&D:
      • SEALMINER A1:
        • Completed mass production of approximately 3.8 EH/s of mining rigs.
        • 2.8 EH/s are energized, 0.6 EH/s have been delivered for installation, 0.3 EH/s are in-transit to the Company’s datacenters, with remaining to be delivered in April.
      • SEALMINER A2:
        • Wafer capacity disclosures will be paused temporarily. This decision was the result of a comprehensive consideration for maximizing the Company’s shareholders’ value. These disclosures were previously provided to assist potential mining rig buyers in making informed decisions. However, due to the current market uncertainty and the significant slowdown in mining rig demand, disclosure of total capacity is not currently useful. The Company’s self-mining hashrate forecast increased slightly this month and Bitdeer remains confident that the previously predicted hashrate targets in the second half of 2025 are achievable, on schedule, and can potentially exceed the Company’s expectations.
        • 0.8 EH/s of mining rigs have been shipped to customers and the Company’s own datacenters for self-mining, 0.4 EH/s have been manufactured and are ready for shipment and 1 EH/s are being assembled.
        • Sales of SEALMINER A2 are ongoing, ~0.3 EH/s of miners have been shipped to customers in March.
        • Launched SEALMINER A2 Pro series on March 17, 2025, featuring air-cooling (SEALMINER A2 Pro Air) and hydro-cooling (SEALMINER A2 Pro Hyd) models with a power efficiency ratio of 14.9 J/TH. The SEALMINER A2 Pro Air delivers up to 270 TH/s, while the SEALMINER A2 Pro Hyd reaches 530 TH/s, both with advanced efficiency, stability, and noise reduction. SEALMINER A2 Pro will be another commercialized product that is currently open for external sales.
      • SEALMINER A3:
        • SEAL03 sample wafers achieved an energy efficiency of 9.7 J/TH at the chip level during chip verification and prototype testing while running at low voltage, ultra power-saving mode. More risk wafers will be delivered in April for further testing and mass production ready R&D.
      • SEALMINER A4:
        • SEAL04 R&D remains on track to achieve an expected chip efficiency of approximately 5 J/TH with anticipated initial tape-out in Q4 2025.
    • HPC/AI:
      • Bitdeer has now formalized an engagement with Northland Capital Markets (“Northland”) to act as financial advisor for its HPC/AI data center development strategy.  Northland will assist Bitdeer with existing negotiations with potential development partners and provide guidance regarding capital providers.
      • Discussions are ongoing with multiple development partners and potential end users for selected large scale sites in U.S. for HPC/AI clouding business.
      • GB200 NVL72 reservations open – deployment is on schedule for 2025.
    • Hosting:
      • Client-hosted mining rigs increased by 3,000 units or 0.6 EH/s in March 2025, due to existing customers increasing hosted mining rigs.
    • Infrastructure:
      • Tydal, Norway: Regulatory approval has been obtained, with 70 MW set for energization and commissioning in early April and the remaining 105 MW scheduled for completion by mid-2025.
      • Rockdale, Texas, USA: 1.4 EH/s of SEALMINER A1 hydro mining rigs have been energized into 100 MW hydro-cooling conversion.
      • Clarington Phase 2, Ohio, USA: 304 MW land lease agreement signed and negotiating with regional utility.
      • Jigmeling, Bhutan: All electrical equipment has been delivered and is being installed, with completion and energization in Q2 2025 on track (see Infrastructure Construction Update section below for further details).
      • Oromia Region, Ethiopia: In early April, Bitdeer signed an SPA and a turnkey agreement for the acquisition and construction of a 50 MW mining datacenter in Ethiopia for US$7.5 million, including a local company with a mining permit, a 33kV substation connection, and a 4-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Ethiopian Electric Power Company. The Company is collaborating with an EPC contractor with specialized experience in Bitcoin mining and targeting energization by Q4 2025.

    Management Commentary

    “We achieved significant operational progress in March,” stated Matt Kong, Chief Business Officer at Bitdeer. “First, we completed mass production of 3.8 EH/s our SEALMINER A1 mining rigs and energized 2.8 EH/s, increasing our self-mining hashrate to 11.5 EH/s at the end of March with the remaining to be installed and turned on in April. Second, we launched the SEALMINER A2 Pro series Bitcoin mining rigs, delivering an efficiency of 14.9 J/TH. Finally, we obtained regulatory approval for Phase 1 and 2 of our Tydal, Norway site and we expect to energize more than 600 MW of power capacity over the next few months, including our Bhutan site.”

    Production and Operations Summary

    Metrics Mar 2025 Feb 2025 Mar 2024
    Total hash rate under management1(EH/s) 24.2 20.9 22.5
    – Proprietary hash rate 12.1 9.4 8.4
    • Self-mining 11.5 9.0 6.7
    • Cloud Hash Rate – – 1.7
    • Delivered but not hashing 0.6 0.4 0.0
    – Hosting 12.1 11.5 14.1
    Mining rigs under management 175,000 163,000 226,000
    – Self-owned2 97,000 88,000 86,000
    – Hosted 78,000 75,000 140,000
    Bitcoins mined (self-mining only) 114 110 294
    Bitcoin held3 1,156 1,039 58


    1    Total hash rate under management as of March 31, 2025 across the Company’s primary business lines: Self-mining, Cloud Hash Rate, and Hosting.

    • Self-mining refers to cryptocurrency mining for the Company’s own account, which allows it to directly capture the high appreciation potential of cryptocurrency.
    • Cloud Hash Rate offers hash rate subscription plans and shares mining income with customers under certain arrangements. The Cloud Hash Rate stated above reflects the contracted hash rate with customers at month-end.
    • Hosting encompasses a one-stop mining machine hosting solution including deployment, maintenance, and management services for efficient cryptocurrency mining.

    2Self-owned mining machines are for the Company’s self-mining business and Cloud Hash Rate business.
    3Bitcoins held do not include the Bitcoins from deposits of the customers.

    Infrastructure Construction Update

    Rockdale, Texas – 100 MW Hydro-cooling conversion energization commenced:

    • All cooling system delivered and installed.
    • Approximately 1.4 EH/s of SEALMINER A1 hydro mining rigs have been energized.
    • Energization in accordance with the phase of delivery of mining rigs.

    Tydal, Norway – 175 MW site expansion anticipated to be fully energized by mid-2025:

    • Regulatory approval has been obtained.
    • 70 MW will be ready for energization and commissioning in early April, with the remaining 105 MW to be commissioned by mid-2025.
    • Installation of the transformers has been completed, with the delivery and installation of electrical equipment currently in progress. Additionally, the procurement and delivery of containers and hydro-cooling systems are underway, and drainage systems construction is ongoing.

    Massillon, Ohio – 221 MW site construction has begun ahead of schedule:

    • Substation construction is underway and is expected to be completed in Q3 2025.
    • Building design is completed and construction has begun earlier than expected, estimated to be completed in phases between Q3 and Q4 2025.
    • Estimated energization is expected to be completed in phases over Q3 and Q4 2025.

    Clarington Phase 2, Ohio – 304 MW: Signed lease agreement with the landlord and negotiating with regional utility.

    Jigmeling, Bhutan – 500 MW site is progressing well and is expected to be energized in phases beginning in April through June 2025:

    • All electrical equipment has been delivered and is currently being installed, with completion expected by Q2 2025.
    • The first main 132kV transformer has been powered on. The second main 132kV transformer is expected to be powered on in April 2025.
    • Construction of the 220kV substation is underway and is expected to be completed by Q2 2025.
    • Delivery of containers and hydro-cooling systems are in progress and is expected to be completed in phases by Q2 2025.

    Fox Creek, Alberta – 101 MW site acquired in Alberta, sitting on 19 acres, is fully licensed and permitted:

    • Acquisition includes all permits and licenses to construct an on-site natural gas power plant, as well as approval for a 99 MW grid interconnection with Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”).
    • Bitdeer will develop and construct the power plant in partnership with a leading engineering, procurement and construction (“EPC”) company and is expected to be energized by Q4 2026.

    Oromia Region, Ethiopia – Signed an SPA and a turnkey agreement for the acquisition and construction of a 50 MW Bitcoin mining project in Ethiopia for US$7.5 million:

    • Acquisition includes local Ethiopian company with a mining permit, connected to a neighboring transmission substation at 33kV interconnection.
    • This local Ethiopian company has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Ethiopian Electric Power Company for a duration of 4 years at an electricity price of approximately US$0.036/ kWh.
    • Bitdeer is working closely with an EPC contractor with specialized experience in Bitcoin mining and this mining project is expected to be energized in Q4 2025.
    Site / Location Capacity (MW) Status Timing4
    Electrical capacity      
    – Rockdale, Texas 563 Online Completed
    – Knoxville, Tennessee 86 Online Completed
    – Wenatchee, Washington 13 Online Completed
    – Molde, Norway 84 Online Completed
    – Tydal, Norway 50 Online Completed
    – Gedu, Bhutan 100 Online Completed
    Total electrical capacity 8955    
    Pipeline capacity      
    – Tydal, Norway Phase 1 70 In progress April 2025
    – Tydal, Norway Phase 2 105 In progress Mid 2025
    – Massillon, Ohio 221 In progress Q3-Q4 2025
    – Clarington, Ohio Phase 1 266 In progress Q3 2025
    – Clarington, Ohio Phase 2 304 Pending approval Estimate 2026
    – Jigmeling, Bhutan 500 In progress Q2 2025
    – Rockdale, Texas 179 In planning Estimate 2026
    – Alberta, Canada 99 In planning Q4 2026
    – Oromia Region, Ethiopia 50 In planning Q4 2025
    Total pipeline capacity 1,794    
    Total global electrical capacity 2,689    


    4     Indicative timing. All timing references are to calendar quarters and years.
    5 Figures may not add up due to rounding.

    Upcoming Conferences and Events

    • April 8 – 9, 2025: Jones Healthcare and Technology Innovation Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada
    • April 16, 2025: Jefferies Power x Coin Virtual Conference
    • May 14 – 15, 2025: Macquarie Asia Conference 2025 in Hong Kong
    • May 19 – 20, 2025: Barclay 15th Annual Emerging Payments and Fintech Forum in New York City
    • May 20, 2025: Benchmark Virtual Digital Asset Seminar
    • May 21 – 22, 2025: B. Riley 25th Annual Investor Conference in Marina Del Rey, California
    • May 28, 2025: Orange Group & Blockware Sell-side and Buy-side Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada

    About Bitdeer Technologies Group

    Bitdeer is a world-leading technology company for Bitcoin mining. Bitdeer is committed to providing comprehensive Bitcoin mining solutions for its customers. The Company handles complex processes involved in computing such as equipment procurement, transport logistics, datacenter design and construction, equipment management, and daily operations. The Company also offers advanced cloud capabilities to customers with high demand for artificial intelligence. Headquartered in Singapore, Bitdeer has deployed datacenters in the United States, Norway, and Bhutan. To learn more, visit https://ir.bitdeer.com/ or follow Bitdeer on X @ BitdeerOfficial and LinkedIn @ Bitdeer Group.

    Investors and others should note that Bitdeer may announce material information using its website and/or on its accounts on social media platforms, including X, formerly known as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Therefore, Bitdeer encourages investors and others to review the information it posts on the social media and other communication channels listed on its website.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    Statements in this press release about future expectations, plans, and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “anticipate,” “look forward to,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including factors discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Bitdeer’s annual report on Form 20-F, as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties, and other important factors in Bitdeer’s subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof. Bitdeer specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether due to new information, future events, or otherwise. Readers should not rely upon the information on this page as current or accurate after its publication date.

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  • MIL-OSI: Emerald Technology Ventures Celebrates Four Portfolio Companies in TIME’s World’s Top GreenTech Companies of 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ZURICH, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Emerald Technology Ventures, a global pioneer in venture capital dedicated to sustainable technologies and industrial innovation, has announced that four of its portfolio companies have been named to TIME magazine’s prestigious Top GreenTech Companies of 2025 list. Nanograf, Tropic, and Ineratec secured spots in the top 100, while Paptic landed in the top 150. The TIME Magazine and Statista analysis evaluated over 8,000 companies worldwide, considering factors such as environmental impact, financial strength, and innovative potential. Emerald Technology Ventures’ success in this ranking highlights the firm’s keen eye for transformative green technologies.

    As the first independent cleantech venture capital fund in Europe, Emerald has carved out a distinctive space in venture capital for over two decades, leading the charge for sustainable industrial innovation. Emerald backs innovators that deliver both environmental impact and financial success. Today’s recognition underscores that sustainable technology is not just a moral imperative—it’s instrumental in gaining a competitive advantage, with Emerald at the forefront of helping large corporations adapt and discover the technology that will bring their business into a successful future.

    Highlighted Portfolio Companies

    Nanograf
    Ranked as 51, the Chicago based company, Nanograf, is a leader in advanced battery materials. By developing advanced graphene-based materials, Nanograf dramatically improves battery performance and energy storage capabilities. Their innovative nanotechnology solutions enable longer-lasting, faster-charging batteries for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage systems, addressing critical challenges in clean energy infrastructure.

    Tropic
    Another honoree, ranked 82, Tropic (formerly Tropic Biosciences) continues to push the boundaries in sustainable agriculture through genetic innovation. Its flagship innovation leverages gene-editing technologies, such as CRISPR, to develop resilient tropical crops like bananas and coffee. Tropic’s work enhances crop durability against climate change-induced stresses—drought, pests, and diseases—while reducing pesticide use and food waste. For instance, its non-browning banana variety extends shelf life, addressing supply chain inefficiencies.

    Ineratec
    Also placed in the top 100, Ineratec, ranked 94, is a pioneer of sustainable synthetic fuels through its Power-to-Liquid (PtL) technology. Its innovation centers on modular, microstructured reactors that convert renewable electricity, CO2 (captured from the air or industrial sources), and hydrogen into carbon-neutral e-fuels like e-kerosene, e-diesel, and e-methanol. These drop-in fuels decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors like aviation and shipping, with a Frankfurt facility set to become Europe’s largest e-fuel plant by late 2025, producing thousands of tons annually. Ineratec’s scalable, efficient reactors offer superior heat transfer and rapid deployment, advancing the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy carriers.

    Paptic
    Securing a position as 144, Paptic represents Emerald’s diverse approach to sustainable innovation. Based in Espoo, Finland, Paptic is redefining packaging with its wood-based, recyclable material designed to replace single-use plastics. Its innovation is a bio-based, fiber-derived “paper-textile” that combines the durability and flexibility of plastic with the recyclability and biodegradability of paper. Produced from sustainably managed forests, Paptic’s material—available in variants like Tringa—saves 20-30% water and energy compared to traditional paper production while offering tear resistance and water repellency. Used in e-commerce packaging, retail bags, and more, it integrates with existing manufacturing lines, supporting a circular economy by reducing plastic waste and fossil resource dependency.

    About Emerald Technology Ventures
    Emerald is a globally recognized venture capital firm, founded in 2000, that manages and advises assets of over €1 billion from its offices in Zurich, Toronto and Singapore. The firm invests in start-ups that tackle big challenges in climate change and sustainability, with four current funds, hundreds of venture transactions and five third-party investment mandates, including loan guarantees to over 100 start-ups. Bold Ideas. Bright Future. www.emerald.vc.

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    len@firecrackerpr.com

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  • MIL-OSI Global: How windfalls from commodity price booms come back to bite exporters

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Lotanna Emediegwu, Senior Lecturer in Economics, Manchester Metropolitan University

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    When the wholesale prices of essential goods like food or oil suddenly rise, it can cause deep shifts in the economy that upend trade balances and hike inflation rates. This is known as a commodity price boom.

    The outbreak of war in Ukraine in February 2022 spurred European and US sanctions on Russian oil companies which restricted global oil supply. The ensuing shock hiked energy prices in the international market and meant that the price of Brent crude, a global benchmark for oil prices, reached US$122 (£95) a barrel on March 21 that year, its highest level since 2015.

    Price inflation has forced households in importing nations like the UK to pay a premium to fill up cars. It has also raised food prices, as the cost of shipping food to supermarkets and restaurants has increased, as well as utility bills.

    Meanwhile resource-rich exporter nations can make a killing and choose to use the additional revenue to subsidise energy for consumers, issue rebates, or increase funding for public services. Less evident, but no less significant however, are the environmental consequences of these booms.

    A study I published with colleagues showed that democratic nations in oil-rich regions, such as sub-Saharan Africa, are especially prone to increasing pollution when the oil price suddenly soars. This phenomenon stems from the need to ramp up production quickly, to capitalise on fleeting price hikes, which economies with less democratic oversight are able to bypass.

    These (ostensibly) democratic economies appear most attentive to market signals, and in their unbridled rush for quick economic gain, typically raise pollution as they extract and sell more. This is especially true with oil extraction, which produces pollutants linked to cancer.

    We investigated global commodity price booms using the commodity windfall index. This is a collection of prices that market analysts collate to track changes and detect booms as they develop. We measured the effect of price booms on the environment by analysing how air pollution changed in producer countries when the prices of commodities in the index changed.

    The index covers 40 commodities across energy, metals, food and beverages, and agricultural raw materials such as wheat. One is particularly damaging to the environment: oil production.

    The top five oil producers as of 2023 (the most recent year for which data exists) are developed nations: the US (22%), Saudi Arabia (11%), Russia (11%), Canada (6%), and China (5%). As global exporters, all benefit from windfalls caused by oil price spikes.

    Increasing commodity prices justify more intense exploration for new reserves. In the case of oil exploration, this involves seismic surveys, drilling and the use of heavy machinery which consumes lots of fossil energy and releases greenhouse gases like CO₂.

    Oil price surges could make democracies less green

    Among oil-producing and exporting economies, democratic nations are more likely to experience increased pollution during commodity windfalls, compared with autocratic regimes. We characterised democracies by the presence of competitive political participation and regular free and fair elections, among other qualities.

    This is because democratic nations are particularly prone to ramping up resource extraction during price booms. Political pressures drive this tendency, as governments seek to fund popular initiatives or bolster public services before elections. For example, in the US during the 2008 oil price spike, president George W. Bush advocated for increased domestic oil drilling and natural gas extraction with an aim to reduce energy prices and create jobs.

    Autocratic regimes might appear less urgent to exploit commodity windfalls. There are, after all, fewer electoral or public accountability considerations. However, one-party state China’s position as the world’s largest polluter is primarily due to its manufacturing base, not raw material extraction.

    The environmental consequences of commodity booms are a global issue that requires cooperation to solve.

    Developing regions like sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean will struggle to reduce emissions from extractive activities, as much economic growth here depends on it. The US$300 billion (£235 billion) annual climate funding pledge for developing countries, agreed at the most recent UN climate summit in Azerbaijan, is not enough to finance the creation of new industries.

    Advanced economies, which bear historical responsibility for the majority of global emissions, must take the lead in addressing this imbalance. This involves both reducing their emissions and providing substantial financial and technical support to resource-dependent nations. A failure to do so would perpetuate global inequalities, as developing nations are asked to sacrifice economic growth for environmental goals while industrialised countries continue to expand their economies.

    The challenge, then, is not just in managing the financial rewards of commodity booms, but in ensuring they do not come at an unsustainable environmental cost.

    Lotanna Emediegwu does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. How windfalls from commodity price booms come back to bite exporters – https://theconversation.com/how-windfalls-from-commodity-price-booms-come-back-to-bite-exporters-244878

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  • MIL-OSI Global: Sounds of the Ukraine war: what these recordings of daily life reveal about the human and environmental costs

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Janine Natalya Clark, Professor of Transitional Justice and International Criminal Law, University of Birmingham

    A Kyiv resident describes it as her favourite morning sound. She is referring to the crisp, clear sound of a trumpet coming from a nearby street. The music is beautiful and soulful, played by a military veteran who sits in the same spot every weekend.

    “I am inspired by this strong person who not only plays but also brings a ray of hope to the whole district with his music,” the interviewee reflects.

    Trumpet.
    Ukrainian interviewee, CC BY2.16 MB (download)

    Existing research on war and sound has mainly focused on what J. Martin Daughtry, associate professor of ethnomusicology and sound studies at New York University, terms “the belliphonic” – meaning the spectrum of sounds produced by armed combat. Gunfire. Shellings. Explosions.

    In reality, what people hear and remember as the sounds of war are often far more diverse. When I asked a group of Ukrainians to make recordings of their local soundscapes, they captured a wide range of different sounds including the belliphonic – in particular, the increasingly “normal” sound of air raid sirens.

    Air raid siren.
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    Yet they were also much more varied than I had expected – a school run; a walk in a winter forest; stridulating crickets; silence during curfew (typically from midnight to 5am); generators on the street; an end-of-project celebration; a rollerskating club.

    I also asked participants about their recordings, including how they felt when they listened back to them, as well as more general questions such as how their soundscapes had changed due to the war, and what sounds they missed. These recordings are featured in a recently launched online exhibit.

    As I have learnt from my research over the past seven months, sound can offer different – and distinctive – insights into experiences of war. It can elicit thoughts and information that might not arise from conversations and interviews alone.

    I had a particular reason for asking Ukrainians to make these soundscape recordings (more than 40 in total). Ecologists, bio-acousticians (scientists who study the creation, transmission and reception of sound) and others have used sound to analyse and monitor soil biodiversity, the healthiness of coral reefs and the impact of wildfires on birdsong.

    This fascinating area of research, however, remains neglected in war and armed conflict contexts. In particular, studies examining the environmental impacts of war – including the war in Ukraine – have overlooked the relevance of sound in terms of what it might tell us about the impact of conflict.

    In Ukraine, some of the areas that have suffered the greatest environmental damage are not accessible – or at least, not easily. They are saturated with landmines and other unexploded ordnance, occupied by Russian forces, or close to frontline areas.

    Russian air attacks on Kyiv in April 2025.

    My interviewees were not able to record the sounds of burning forests and steppes (grasslands); or of wild animals in Askania-Nova (Ukraine’s oldest nature reserve) fleeing in fear from low-flying enemy aircraft. All of the interviewees, moreover, were based in cities. Their recordings, however, illustrate some of the ways the war in Ukraine is affecting not just humans but the whole environment.

    In one of the recordings, made at night in the city of Zaporizhzhia in south-east Ukraine, there is the sound of explosions as Ukraine’s air-defence system shoots down Shahed drones. Neighbourhood dogs can be heard barking throughout the entire recording.

    Drone attack.
    Ukrainian interviewee, CC BY1.37 MB (download)

    In another recording, in the city of Dnipro in central Ukraine, dogs bark in response to the wailing sound of an air raid siren – and a large dog close-by lets out two prolonged howls.

    Howling dog.
    Ukrainian interviewee, CC BY1.41 MB (download)

    It is impossible to listen to these recordings without thinking about the animals and what they were experiencing and feeling.

    A zoologist shared with me a recording he made in 2013, a year before the start of the war in eastern Ukraine. The audio captures the chirping of a steppe marmot in Luhansk region. As the area is now under occupation, you might wonder when listening to it how the sounds of this steppe have changed as a consequence of the war.

    Attentiveness to sound has wider implications for justice, and in particular for transitional justice (how societies respond to the legacies of massive and serious human rights violations) – my area of research.

    Ukraine is investigating more than 200 cases of environmental war crimes which are alleged to have taken place during the current conflict. Of these, 14 are additionally being investigated as ecocide – a crime included in article 441 of Ukraine’s criminal code. One case relates to the destruction of the Kakhovka dam, in Kherson region, in June 2023.

    These legal developments can significantly contribute to addressing the neglect of nature and the environment in transitional justice – a field that remains strongly focused on humans.

    Sound is also highly relevant in this regard. As the barking dogs illustrate, it can powerfully capture ways that human and animal experiences of war are deeply entangled.

    Using sound as a way of actively monitoring different ecosystems over a period of time can also provide valuable information about changes occurring within them. This is important for understanding how these ecosystems have been harmed and, additionally, how they might be recovering . Oleksii Marushchak, a researcher at the I.I. Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology in Kyiv, said after listening to the recordings:

    It is important to reiterate that the majority of interviewees at the time of participating in the study were far from the frontline, where the horrors of war are much more intense than anything that you will hear in the soundscape recordings. One can only imagine what it must be like for people and animals living in close proximity to frontline areas.

    Sound is relevant not just to criminal investigations but also the issue of environmental reparations. There now exists a Register of Damage for Ukraine, as the first step in creating an international compensation mechanism to deal with multiple damages – including to the environment – caused during the war. It would be a highly innovative, and welcome, development if this future mechanism were to admit soundscape ecology evidence.

    There is also scope for Ukrainian prosecutors to further expand their pioneering work in investigating environmental war crimes and ecocide (which has wider relevance to the work of the International Criminal Court in The Hague) by listening to such recordings – and to the rich information that animals, forests, rivers and soil can help communicate through sound.

    When the war ends, it will be essential to consider all the evidence of its many effects and consequences, and sound recordings could be very important.

    Janine Natalya Clark receives funding from the Leverhulme Trust.

    – ref. Sounds of the Ukraine war: what these recordings of daily life reveal about the human and environmental costs – https://theconversation.com/sounds-of-the-ukraine-war-what-these-recordings-of-daily-life-reveal-about-the-human-and-environmental-costs-253390

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Rosneft volunteers held a lesson in courage and a quiz for Yamal schoolchildren dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory

    Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –

    Source: Rosneft – Rosneft – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Volunteers of ROSPAN INTERNATIONAL (part of Rosneft) held a lesson in courage and an intellectual and educational game in the quiz format in honor of the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. About 80 people took part in the event – students of the Rosneft Class, activists of the Movement of the First, and employees of the enterprise.

    Young specialists told schoolchildren about the invaluable contribution of Soviet oil workers to achieving the Great Victory, their high professionalism and selfless work in war conditions. The game was dedicated to the main milestones of historical events of 1941-1945. Participants answered questions about key dates, historical facts, geography of military operations, military terminology. At the end of the game, a quiz was held on knowledge of Soviet films of the post-war years. The thematic quiz allowed to unite generations, in the final all participants received memorable gifts.

    Rosneft actively participates in patriotic events that help strengthen historical memory, foster civic responsibility and preserve cultural heritage. Within the framework of the corporate program “school-university/college-enterprise” and in honor of the anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, many meetings with schoolchildren, patriotic events and creative competitions are planned throughout the year.

    Reference:

    ROSPAN INTERNATIONAL produces gas and gas condensate at the Vostochno-Urengoysky and Novo-Urengoysky license areas located in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug.

    Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft April 9, 2025

    Please note: This information is raw content directly from the source of the information. It is exactly what the source states and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: New NATO-Ukraine Centre hosts resilience workshop to enhance cooperation and readiness

    Source: NATO

    The NATO Joint Analysis Training and Education Centre (JATEC) in Bydgoszcz, Poland held a workshop on total defence and resilience on 2-3 April 2025.

    21 participants from six NATO Allies and Ukraine addressed topics including the security of critical services, strategic communications, transport and military mobility. The workshop aimed to enhance collaboration and inform future planning for NATO and Ukraine, identify key challenges and develop actionable strategies for Ukraine’s long-term security and defence readiness. In the workshop, experts from several Swedish government agencies shared Sweden’s approach to national resilience-building. This was complemented by NATO’s pool of resilience civil experts, who offered experience and best practices from across the Alliance. 

    In 2024, Allies agreed to deepen cooperation with partners on resilience. The mutually beneficial work between NATO and Ukraine through JATEC directly contributes to this initiative. In the same year, Allies also agreed to continue supporting Ukraine, including by establishing JATEC. Opened in February 2025, JATEC is the first civil-military organisation to be jointly run by NATO and a partner nation. It analyses wartime experiences in Ukraine and provides NATO and Allies with insights on the latest battlefield developments, emerging technologies, lessons learned, and new education and training systems, as well as developing and testing new military concepts. JATEC’s work will help to further strengthen Ukraine’s defence sector, enhance its deterrence and defence, and reach full interoperability with NATO.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: OSCE trains Gender-Sensitive Police Units and Public Order Protection Department staff in Tajikistan to enhance response to domestic violence

    Source: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe – OSCE

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Christoph Ammann becomes new Vice President of the SNB Bank Council

    Source: Switzerland – Department of Finance

    During its meeting on 9 April 2025, the Federal Council appointed existing Bank Council member Christoph Ammann as new Vice President of the Bank Council of the Swiss National Bank (SNB) with effect from 1 May 2025. He replaces Romeo Lacher, who has announced that he will stand down as of 25 April 2025.v

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  • MIL-OSI China: MOFA response to statements by Swedish Defence Minister Jonson opposing China’s threats and supporting deepening relations with Taiwan

    Source: Republic of Taiwan – Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    MOFA response to statements by Swedish Defence Minister Jonson opposing China’s threats and supporting deepening relations with Taiwan

    • Date：2025-04-04
    • Data Source：Department of European Affairs

    April 4, 2025

    Swedish Minister for Defence Pål Jonson stated in response to a question from Member of the Riksdag Björn Söder on April 2 that the security of Europe and Asia was closely linked, that Sweden and the European Union were paying close attention to peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region, that China’s actions towards Taiwan were worrying, and that military threats were unacceptable. Sweden reiterated that differences across the Taiwan Strait must be resolved peacefully and that the will of the Taiwanese people must be respected.

    Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung sincerely thanks the Swedish government for monitoring cross-strait peace and stability and expresses Taiwan’s hope of continuing to deepen relations with Sweden through long-term and comprehensive cooperation. As a responsible member of the international community, Taiwan will work with like-minded partners to urge China to stop threatening Taiwan and unilaterally escalating the situation in the region.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Minister visit to see mine water heat in action

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    Press release

    Minister visit to see mine water heat in action

    Baroness Taylor visits Dawdon mine water treatment scheme to see how mine water heat will power 750 low-carbon homes, a pioneering step for sustainable heat.

    Baroness Taylor at Seaham Garden Village. Image credit: Karbon Homes. Pictured, from left to right: Chris Hale, pre-construction director at Esh Construction; Andrew Simpson, head of innovation business development at the Mining Remediation Authority; Karma Harvey, acting innovation and services director at The Mining Remediation Authority; Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, parliamentary under-secretary of state for housing and local government; Sarah Robson, executive director of development and asset management at Karbon Homes; and Paul Fiddaman, chief executive at Karbon Homes

    Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Housing and Local Government, Baroness Sharon Taylor of Stevenage, praised a ground-breaking mine water heat initiative during her visit to Seaham Garden Village in County Durham.

    The Mining Remediation Authority was delighted to welcome Baroness Taylor to our Dawdon mine water treatment scheme, where she saw first-hand how warm mine water will provide low-carbon heating for 750 homes at the nearby development.

    Baroness Taylor inside the Dawdon mine water treatment scheme.

    The House of Lords spokesperson for both housing delivery and net zero and energy efficiency also viewed the first of the homes which will be connected to the system.

    Baroness Taylor said:

    It’s fantastic to see the level of innovation here at Seaham, using natural resources in the area to create more energy efficient homes.

    Paired with the level of cooperation between multiple public and private organisations makes this an exciting project to visit.

    The mine water heat network is a collaborative effort between the Mining Remediation Authority, Karbon Homes, Esh Group, Vital Energi, and Durham County Council. It demonstrates how Great Britain’s former coalfields can be repurposed to deliver clean, sustainable energy, supporting affordable housing and net zero goals.

    Karma Harvey, acting innovation and services director at the Mining Remediation Authority, said:

    It was great to showcase our Dawdon mine water treatment scheme and how the site will now serve a dual purpose, continuing to treat mine water while also providing sustainable heat to affordable homes.

    Seaham Garden Village is a pioneering example of how we can repurpose Great Britain’s mining legacy to deliver real benefits for communities today. By harnessing geothermal energy from disused mines, we’re creating a low-carbon heating solution that could be replicated nationwide. This project highlights the power of collaboration and innovation in unlocking new sources of clean, affordable heat.

    Image credit: Karbon Homes

    Paul Fiddaman, chief executive at Karbon Homes, said:

    We were delighted to have Baroness Taylor visit Seaham Garden Village and see what can be achieved when parties work together to deliver innovative projects which bring significant environmental benefits.

    Making use of the currently untapped heat from the disused mines under our feet to keep houses warm, is something we’re really proud to be involved with, and paired with boasting a range of energy efficiency technologies, like solar PV panels, the new homes we’re delivering at Seaham Garden Village will be well on the way to net zero.

    Granted garden village status by the UK Government in 2019, Seaham Garden Village will be built over the next ten years, delivering 1,500 homes, a village centre, a primary school, and a health and wellbeing hub, all set against Durham’s heritage coastline.

    This landmark project proves how mine water heat networks can provide affordable, sustainable heat for homes across the Great Britain. We look forward to scaling this game-changing technology to more locations.

    For media enquiries contact the community response team

    Email communityresponse@miningremediation.gov.uk

    Telephone 0800 288 4211

    For emergency media enquiries (out of hours) call: 0800 288 4242.
    Only urgent media calls will be attended to.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: APHA appoints new Chief Executive

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    News story

    APHA appoints new Chief Executive

    Richard Lewis will lead the Animal and Plant Health Agency in its drive to safeguard animal and plant health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy

    Richard Lewis, newly appointed Chief Executive of the Animal and Plant Health Agency.

    Richard Lewis has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

    His term will begin on 16 June 2025, following a competitive recruitment process. Richard will take on the role on a permanent basis, succeeding Dr Jenny Stewart, who has served as interim Chief Executive since 1 July 2024.

    Richard Lewis, newly appointed Chief Executive of APHA, said: 

    It’s a real honour to be appointed Chief Executive of APHA.

    Now more than ever, the UK needs a strong, science-led Animal and Plant Health Agency.

    From protecting our borders against animal and plant threats to unlocking opportunities for trade and growth, I’m excited to champion APHA’s vital work — and to lead alongside the world-class scientists and experts who make it possible.

    Richard Lewis biography

    • Richard has previously served as the Chief Constable for both Dyfed-Powys Police and Cleveland Police.   
    • Richard has held several national portfolios for the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and was awarded a NPCC commendation for distinguished service. 
    • In Wales, Richard has also led for the police service on rural affairs such as habitat protection, rural crime and mental health in the agricultural community.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Greens back nationalisation of steel to safeguard industry and support green transition

    Source: Green Party of England and Wales

    by Green Party

    Responding to news that the government is considering nationalising British Steel, the Green Party has thrown its support behind public ownership. Co-leader Adrian Ramsay said:

    “We cannot afford to let our steel industry in Scunthorpe go into smelt down. With Chinese owner Jingyehas prepared to walk away and the steel industry facing Trump’s outlandish 25% tariff, nationalisation looks like the only sure way to secure this strategically important sector so vital to national security and British jobs. The fact the government is considering this long-held policy of the Green Party is welcome.

    “Nationalisation of the steel industry could also prove to be a key driver of a green industrial revolution. From wind turbines to trains, steel will be needed for the transition to a green economy.

    “We must not leave the future of steel communities to the whims of multinational companies or unhinged American presidents. These communities deserve better and green steel in public ownership is the way to ensure these communities not only survive but thrive into the future.”

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The Moscow Metro celebrates 90 years as the heart of the capital.

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    MOSCOW, April 2025 — This May marks a significant milestone for one of the most famous and efficient urban transport systems in the world. Since its first run in 1935, the metro has remained a symbol of comfort, reliability and safety for millions of Muscovites and visitors to the capital.

    Moscow Metro to Celebrate 90th Anniversary

    The metro’s humble beginnings consisted of a single line running from Sokolniki to Park Kultury, with a branch from Okhotny Ryad to Smolenskaya – 13 stations in total. Today, the network has 302 stations, an impressive 120 of which have opened since 2010.

    To mark the anniversary, the city is preparing a series of festive events throughout April and May. Stations will be decked out with decorations, and special themed trains, trams and buses will run across the network. The historic Sokolniki station, the first to open, will be a key location for the celebrations. On May 15, it will host a historical reenactment of the grand opening of the metro in 1935.

    One of the highlights of the event will be the beloved train parade on the Circle Line, a spectacle that attracts thousands of passengers every year. In addition, for the first time, Polezhaevskaya station will host an exclusive exhibition of specialized metro equipment, including the unique diagnostic train “Synergy-2”, which monitors the condition of tunnels and tracks in real time.

    At the heart of the celebration are people: both passengers and the more than 60,000 dedicated metro employees, many of whom see their work as a true calling.

    Starting in April, anyone will be able to send their congratulations to the employees and the metro system via the chatbot Alexander. The messages will be displayed on more than 34,000 transport screens, and the most sincere of them will appear on the facade of the Smolensk metro bridge.

    As the Moscow Metro turns 90, it continues to be not only a means of transportation, but also a cultural and architectural landmark that connects the city’s past, present and future.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 04/09/2025, 13-20 (Moscow time) the values of the lower limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment of the RNFT security (RussNft JSC) were changed.

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    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    09.04.2025

    13:20

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC), on 09.04.2025, 13-20 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the price corridor (up to 97.5) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 82.51 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 31.25%) of the RNFT security (RussNft JSC) were changed.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: First place in cheerleading competitions at the Winter Spartakiad

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    Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University –

    The team of the NSU student pedagogical detachment “Sintez” took first place in the cheerleading competition within the framework of the Winter Spartakiad

    This Sunday, the final stage of the XV Winter Spartakiad of the Novosibirsk Regional Branch took place at NSTU – a cheerleading competition, where NSU students took first place with their performance.

    We talked to the squad members and found out how long it took to prepare the number, what was the most difficult and what their impressions of the victory were.

    Alevtina Sapozhnikova, candidate for the squad (has not yet worked the summer virgin lands) and a first-year student majoring in Fundamental and Applied Linguistics Humanitarian Institute of NSU: “The hardest thing was to keep training in the moments when it seemed that fatigue overpowered the desire to go to training”

    — How long did you prepare for the competition, what did the preparation consist of and what was the most difficult part?

    — We prepared for a little over a month — we met for training 3-4 times a week as a team, rehearsed the program we were performing, and also did exercises as a warm-up and cool-down to become stronger and more resilient. Perhaps the hardest thing was to continue training at times when it seemed that fatigue overpowered the desire to go to training. But not showing up means letting the team down, so we steadfastly went through all the difficulties, and it was not in vain!

    — Share your impressions of the victory in general: what did you like and remember most?

    — Of course, it was incredibly nice to receive the coveted winners’ cup and just compete. But “cheer” became something more than just training for all of us. We became attached to each other, experienced ups and downs together. I would like to express my gratitude to our coaches — they did a lot for us, and we owe our victory, which Sintez worked towards for 3 years, to them in many ways! I will definitely miss this time, which left only the warmest memories in my soul.

    Polina Lukina, detachment commissar and third-year student Faculty of Economics, NSU: “It was important to convey the emotions with which we trained and which overwhelmed us all this time”

    — This year the competitions were as captivating as ever! All the teams that took part showed themselves in all their glory: bright costumes, cool music, well-rehearsed routines and incredible energy!! We also tried to keep up with everyone and show our team in the best light. But in addition to the technical component of the performance, it was equally important for us to convey the emotions with which we trained and which overwhelmed us all this time!

    — Tell us about the significance of this victory for the squad, what are your plans for the future — will there be similar competitions in the near future or are you perhaps already preparing for virgin soil?

    — This victory means a lot to the squad. We have been striving for it for 3 years, and this year we have succeeded, which once again proved that the impossible is possible! In the future, we will direct our efforts to other equally important events, such as the All-Russian rally of counselors in Perm and the Starting rally of NRO squads, where we will again try to show ourselves from the best side!

    We congratulate the team on their victory and look forward to conquering new heights!

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: A voice that conquers

    Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    A master class in public speaking called “A Voice That Conquers” will be held in Krasnaya Presnya Park. Participants in the practical lesson will be able to discover their natural voice and learn to control it. They will perform exercises to develop diction and articulation, as well as tasks to overcome anxiety.

    In addition, master class guests will master techniques for confident presentation of material, learn the secrets of persuasive speech, methods of working with an audience, and practice public speaking.

    Each participant will receive personal feedback and recommendations for further development. The event will be hosted by director and host of city events Pavel Serebrennikov. The number of places is limited.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 04/09/2025, 13:45 (Moscow time) the values of the lower boundary of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the SPBE security (SPB Exchange) were changed.

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    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    09.04.2025

    13:45

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC), on 09.04.2025, 13-45 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the price corridor (up to 0.0) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 0.0 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 100.0%) of the SPBE security (SPB Exchange) were changed.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The first metro station will appear in the Lomonosovsky district of Moscow

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    On the border of the Gagarinsky and Lomonosovsky districts, the construction of the Vavilovskaya station of the Troitskaya metro line is underway. It will be located along Leninsky Prospekt, at the intersection with Stroiteley and Panferova streets. The exits from the southern vestibule will lead to the territory of the Lomonosovsky district, where there are currently no metro stations. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction Vladimir Efimov.

    “The station will be located in the northern part of the Lomonosov district. The construction of the main monolithic reinforced concrete structures is nearing completion at the site, and backfilling of the pit is in the final stage. Specialists have begun bricklaying the internal walls and partitions, and finishing the utility rooms. The station is scheduled to be completed by the end of this year,” said Vladimir Efimov.

    The Vavilovskaya station will be part of the Troitskaya Line section from ZIL to Novatorskaya. The ZIL, Krymskaya and Akademicheskaya stations are being built together with it.

    “ZIL” is being built at the intersection of Likhachev Avenue and Lisitsky Street, next to the Tyufeleva Roshcha Park and the Moscow Central Circle (MCC) platform of the same name. “Krymskaya” will be located between the MCC railway tracks and a residential area of the Donskoy District, and “Akademicheskaya” – near the intersection of Dmitry Ulyanov Street and Profsoyuznaya Street.

    “The Troitskaya Line became the 16th in the Moscow Metro. Last year, a section from Novatorskaya to Novomoskovskaya with seven stations was opened. The construction of each of them had its own peculiarities related to the location and architectural solutions. This year, work will be completed on the section from ZIL to Novatorskaya,” said the head of the Department of Construction of Transport and Engineering Infrastructure of Moscow

    Vasily Desyatkov.

    Interior finishing has begun at the Vavilovskaya station on the Troitskaya metro line under construction

    On the instructions of Sergei Sobyanin, the city is paying special attention to the quality and safety of construction of technically complex metro facilities.

    As added by the Chairman of Mosgosstroynadzor Anton Slobodchikov, each stage of work at the Vavilovskaya station is carried out under the control of the department. In February and March of this year, according to the approved program, regular inspections were held with the involvement of specialists from the subordinate Center for Expertise, Research and Testing in Construction. Inspectors assessed the compliance of the constructed structures and the building materials used with the requirements of the design documentation. The next visit to the site is planned for May.

    Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin told what it would look like Vavilovskaya metro station.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 04/09/2025, 14-02 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A0JX199 (GTLK 1P-02) were changed.

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    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    09.04.2025

    14:02

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC) on 09.04.2025, 14-02 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 82.97) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 493.58 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 20.0%) of the security RU000A0JX199 (GTLK 1P-02) were changed.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 04/09/2025, 14-07 (Moscow time) the values of the lower limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the SVCB (Sovcombank) security were changed.

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    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    09.04.2025

    14:07

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC), on 09.04.2025, 14-07 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the price corridor (until 14.04) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 12.6728 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 21.25%) of the SVCB (Sovcombank) security were changed.

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  • MIL-OSI: APA Corporation Provides First-Quarter 2025 Supplemental Information and Schedules Results Conference Call for May 8 at 10 a.m. Central Time

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    HOUSTON, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — APA Corporation (Nasdaq: APA) today provided supplemental information regarding certain first-quarter 2025 financial and operational results. This information is intended only to provide additional information regarding current estimates management believes will affect results for the first-quarter 2025. It is provided to assist investors, analysts and others in formulating their own estimates, and is not intended to be a comprehensive presentation of all factors that will affect first-quarter 2025 results. Actual results and the impact of factors identified here may vary depending on the impact of other factors not identified here and are subject to finalization of the financial reporting process for first-quarter 2025.

    Estimated Average Realized Prices – 1Q25
      Oil (bbl) NGL (bbl) Natural Gas (Mcf)
    United States $72.40 $28.00 $2.00
    International $75.10 $51.00 $4.15
    Egypt tax barrels: 32 – 33 MBoe/d
    Realized gain on commodity derivatives (before tax): $0 million
    Dry hole costs (before tax): $12 million
    Net gain on oil and gas purchases and sales (before tax): $120 million
    General and administrative expense: $115 million


    Production update

    APA curtailed approximately 8 MMcf/d of U.S. natural gas production and 500 barrels per day of U.S. natural gas liquids production in the first quarter in response to weak or negative Waha hub prices. First-quarter 2025 guidance issued in February did not contemplate any curtailments.

    Weighted-average shares outstanding

    The estimated weighted-average basic common shares for the first quarter is 364 million, compared with a weighted average of 369 million shares in the fourth-quarter 2024. APA repurchased 4.4 million shares at an average price of $22.87 per share during the first quarter. 

    First-quarter 2025 earnings call

    APA will host a conference call to discuss its first-quarter 2025 results at 10 a.m. Central time, Thursday, May 8. The conference call will be webcast from APA’s website at www.apacorp.com and investor.apacorp.com. Following the conference call, a replay will be available for one year on the “Investors” page of the company’s website.

    About APA

    APA Corporation owns consolidated subsidiaries that explore for and produce oil and natural gas in the United States, Egypt and the United Kingdom and that explore for oil and natural gas offshore Suriname and elsewhere. APA posts announcements, operational updates, investor information and press releases on its website, www.apacorp.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “seeks,” “believes,” “continues,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “goals,” “guidance,” “may,” “might,” “outlook,” “possibly,” “potential,” “projects,” “prospects,” “should,” “will,” “would,” and similar references to future periods, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements about future plans, expectations, and objectives for operations, including statements about our capital plans, drilling plans, production expectations, asset sales, and monetizations. While forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and analyses made by us that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, whether actual results and developments will meet our expectations and predictions depend on a number of risks and uncertainties which could cause our actual results, performance, and financial condition to differ materially from our expectations. See “Risk Factors” in APA’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a discussion of risk factors that affect our business. Any forward-looking statement made in this news release speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. APA and its subsidiaries undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future development or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

    Contacts

    Investor: (281) 302-2286        
    Media: (713) 296-7276        
    Website: www.apacorp.com

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: President Meloni meets with His Majesty King Charles III

    Source: Government of Italy (English)

    9 Aprile 2025

    The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, met with His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland at Villa Pamphilj in Rome today.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: City Lions help design royal fashion exhibition | Westminster City Council

    Source: City of Westminster

    Paving the way for the next generation of creatives

    28 young people from Westminster’s City Lions have collaborated with Historic Royal Palaces to help design the Dress Codes exhibition at Kensington Palace – gaining relevant skills and experience for a career in the creative industries.

    Dress Codes explores how the dress codes of the royal family and royal court relate to the fashion rules and codes we all follow in our own lives, featuring iconic historical pieces worn by beloved royal figures including a young Queen Elizabeth II and Diana, Princess of Wales, as well as creative responses by the Young Producers inspired by the items in the exhibition, with a contemporary twist.

    Since 2019 the City Lions programme has helped over 5,600 13 to 16-year-olds (from underrepresented backgrounds) through workshops, mentoring, and work experience with creative professionals and organisations – working to break down barriers to the creative industry and provide young people with the experience and skills they need to succeed in their futures. Dress Codes is an example of one of many opportunities that young people can be connected to through the programme.

    During the year-long partnership, the City Lions worked alongside Historic Royal Palaces and other industry professionals to bring the exhibition to life – providing young people with the opportunity to learn real skills that will equip them for success within the creative industries in the future.

    The young people were given creative freedom and expert coaching to design fashion garments, produce original music compositions, short films, interactive quizzes and more, weaving their perspectives throughout to make fashion history relevant to a modern audience.  

    The partnership between City Lions and Historic Royal Palaces, an independent charity, has paved the way for a new generation of young creatives to contribute to the cultural and heritage industries, which can be tough to break into.

    Helene, a City Lions Young Producer said:

    I have been involved in quite a few programmes where young people are supposed to be in control of what’s going on, but this is the first one where I feel truly empowered”

    Sneha, a City Lions Young Producer said:

    What was great about this programme, was that while we studied the history of fashion and produced our work, not only were we able to retain our culture and identity, we were able to celebrate it in what we produced.”

    Caterina Berni, Senior Interpretation Manager at Historic Royal Palaces, said:

    It has been a privilege to work with the Young Producers from City Lions and other local youth organisations, who have helped to shape the Dress Codes exhibition during their year-long collaboration with us. The fashion, storytelling and musical creative responses they have designed offer a fresh perspective on the historic collection, helping to demonstrate its relevance to audiences today.

    Cabinet member for Culture, Cllr Ryan Jude said:

    It’s inspiring to see young people take the lead alongside industry experts to produce something that is historically iconic but still relevant to modern audiences.

    “This collaboration offers a way to break down barriers to employment in the creative industries – unlocking these doors is what the City Lions is all about.

    “By partnering with leading cultural organisations like Historic Royal Palaces, we’re creating new opportunities for young people to bring their perspectives, develop their talents and boost their employment prospects.”

    The exhibition will be open until November 2025. Tickets: Adult £24.70 / Concession £20 / Child £12.40 / Free for HRP members. £1 tickets are available for those in receipt of certain means-tested financial benefits. Head to the website. 

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Why we need a pause on new salmon farms

    Source: Scottish Greens

    09 Apr 2025 Nature Rural Affairs

    Highlands and Islands

    Housing, Communities and Rural Affairs spokesperson

    More in Nature

    Imagine if we allowed a factory to spill waste into Scotland’s rivers and lochs without taking action. Imagine if it was harming wildlife, damaging the environment, and even putting its own industry at risk. You would expect something to be done? 

    Well, that’s exactly what’s happening with salmon farming in Scotland right now. And yet, despite mounting evidence of harm, the Scottish Government is allowing the industry to keep expanding.  

    Scotland’s seas are a vital part of our landscape; supporting wildlife, local businesses, and our way of life. But our coastal waters are being damaged, potentially irreversibly, from the rapid expansion of the salmon farming industry. That’s why I’m calling for an immediate pause on new and expanding salmon farms. We need to take a step back and ensure that this industry is operating in a way that protects our environment, our wild fish, and the long-term sustainability of the sector itself. 

    Progress from the Salmon Farming Inquiry 

    One of my roles representing you is as a member of the Scottish Parliament’s Rural Affairs and Islands (RAI) Committee. We recently conducted an inquiry into salmon farming (Follow-up inquiry into salmon farming in Scotland). It confirmed what many communities and environmental groups have been saying for years: Scotland’s salmon farming industry is plagued by serious issues. Thanks to pressure from me, the report recognised the urgent need for action, with some important recommendations: 

    • Protecting Wild Salmon: The Committee backed an immediate ban on siting salmon farms near migratory routes for wild salmon, reducing the threat from sea lice and disease. 
    • Stronger Monitoring and Regulation: The Committee highlighted serious delays in environmental testing, with seabed samples from farms left unanalysed for years. 
    • Better Data for the Public: The Committee made recommendations on how the salmon farms report data, such as the number of fish deaths at farms, to make it easier for the public to see the state of the industry. 
    • Fish Welfare Standards: It was recognised that farmed fish currently have no specific statutory welfare protections, and the Committee urged the Scottish Government to introduce regulations.

    While these steps are welcome, I was one of two Committee members who felt these recommendations didn’t go far enough. Given the scale of environmental damage and poor official enforcement, I believe a temporary pause is necessary to fix these issues before more farms are allowed to expand. 

    What we achieved by having a Scottish Green Party MSP in the room 

    Scotland’s natural environment and its communities are at the heart of everything I do, both personally and as a member of the Scottish Green Party. Our landscapes, waters, and local economies are deeply interconnected, and I believe we have a responsibility to protect them for future generations.

    I spent a lot of time ensuring that the industry’s impacts on our environment, marine life, and coastal communities, were properly scrutinised. I pushed for the RAI Committee report to be written in an accessible way, with terms explained and clear graphics used so the report, as far as it could be, is easy to understand. I also ensured that the evidence we wrote in the report was a balanced view of what we heard people say to the committee. I made sure the recommendations were specific in what action to take and one we could measure. I called for stronger action on the welfare of the fish, who can feel pain, as well as the fish that are used to eat the sea lice off the salmon, penalties for escapes of farmed fish and work on analysing potential damage the farms are having on the seabed. 

    Why a Pause is Necessary 

    A pause isn’t about shutting down existing farm – it’s about ensuring the industry meets proper standards before growing further. Here’s why it’s essential: 

    1. Protecting Our Environment 

    Salmon farms release waste, chemicals, and uneaten food into the sea, damaging marine habitats. Many farms still operate under outdated environmental rules, with tighter regulations only applying to new sites. By pausing expansion, we can give existing farms time to meet higher standards and reduce their impact. 

    We also need to catch up on monitoring. Out of 210 farms, only 72 have submitted seabed survey results, and many haven’t been assessed. In some areas, it could take up to five years to collect the necessary data. Without knowing the impact on our environment, we can’t risk further expansion. 

    2. Saving Scotland’s Wild Salmon 

    Wild salmon are in crisis, and salmon farms are a major threat. Sea lice infestations from farms spread to wild fish, weakening and killing them. The Committee heard evidence calling for immediate protections, including banning farms near migration routes. Yet progress is painfully slow. 

    A pause would allow time to map out safe zones and ensure that new farms aren’t placed where they will harm wild salmon populations. 

    3. Applying the Precautionary Principle 

    Under environmental law, Scotland is supposed to follow the “precautionary principle” which means taking action to prevent harm when there’s uncertainty about risks. Yet despite clear evidence of pollution, disease, and declining wild fish populations, the industry is still being allowed to expand. 

    The Committee even agreed that existing policies don’t align with this principle. If we are serious about protecting Scotland’s natural environment, we must stop approving new farms until we have stronger safeguards in place. 

    4. Improving Fish Welfare 

    Salmon farming has shockingly high mortality rates. In 2018, a Parliamentary report said that farms with high death rates should not be allowed to expand. Yet since then, mortality rates have risen from 7% to 25%—meaning one in four farmed fish don’t survive to harvest. In any other farming sector, this would be a scandal. 

    A pause would allow time for legally enforceable fish welfare standards to be introduced. Better welfare isn’t just ethical; it leads to healthier fish, better-quality products, and a more resilient industry. 

    5. Ensuring Long-Term Industry Sustainability 

    Some argue that stopping expansion could hurt jobs, but the reality is that salmon farming directly employs relatively few people – just 1,480 in 2023, a decline from previous years. Meanwhile, the environmental damage caused by the industry threatens other coastal jobs in tourism, fishing, and recreation. 

    A poorly regulated industry risks collapsing under its own failures. If Scotland becomes known for unsustainable, high-mortality fish farming, we could face stricter export controls from other countries. A pause would give the industry time to make necessary reforms and ensure its long-term survival. 

    A Call for Action 

    Scotland’s seas and rivers are too important to be sacrificed for short-term profits. A temporary pause on new and expanding salmon farms would: 

    • Protect the environment and allow existing farms to meet higher standards. 
    • Give wild salmon a fighting chance by stopping farms in sensitive areas. 
    • Ensure fish welfare laws are in place before further expansion. 
    • Secure a more sustainable future for the industry and coastal jobs. 

    The Scottish Government and the industry both claim they are working towards improvements, but progress has been far too slow. Without decisive action, we risk losing our wild salmon, damaging our seas, and undermining Scotland’s global reputation for high-quality, sustainable food. 

    Now is the time to act. I urge the Scottish Government to implement a temporary pause and take the necessary steps to protect Scotland’s marine environment before it’s too late. 

    A temporary pause on expansion is the responsible choice. It gives us a chance to get this industry on the right track before more damage is done. 

    How you can help: 

    I’m standing up for Scotland’s seas and communities – will you join me? 

    Write to the Scottish Government to tell them you are calling for a pause on new salmon farms and the expansion of existing ones – Pause Salmon Farming 

    Join our campaign to save Loch Long from a new salmon farm here: Save Loch Long 

    Find out more by listening to my podcast on Salmon Farming here: Stream Aquaculture – EP2 – Environmental impacts of Salmon Farming – John Aitchison by Ariane Burgess MSP – Scottish Greens | Listen online for free on SoundCloud

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New Council of Expert Advisors appointed in NISTA

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    New Council of Expert Advisors appointed in NISTA

    The Council will support the implementation of the 10-year infrastructure strategy and the delivery of NISTA’s wider objectives.

    The Chief Secretary to the Treasury has set up a new Council of Expert Advisors to support the work of the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA).

    The Council will bring the impartial and expert advice of experienced practitioners to support the implementation of the government’s 10-year infrastructure strategy and delivery of NISTA’s objectives. 

    The Chief Secretary to the Treasury has invited Commissioners on the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) to form a Council of Expert Advisors in NISTA, and has appointed them to the Council.

    The following have been appointed to the NISTA Council of Expert Advisors:

    • Sir John Armitt
    • Julia Prescot
    • Sir Tim Besley
    • Neale Coleman
    • Michele Dix
    • Andy Green
    • Jim Hall
    • Sadie Morgan
    • Kate Willard
    • Nick Winser

    These appointments will be until 31 December 2025, with the exception of Sir John Armitt, Sir Tim Besley, and Sadie Morgan. The current term dates for Sir John Armitt, Sir Tim Besley, and Sadie Morgan are due to end before the 31 December 2025 and their appointments will end on the original end dates.

    Sir John Armitt has been appointed as the Chair of the Council. A campaign to appoint a new Chair, and a process for new Council membership, will be launched in due course.

    Terms of Reference are published within the Memorandum of Understanding for NISTA.

    About the Appointment Process

    These appointments have been made having met required performance standards and with the agreement of ministers. The council members and chair roles are non-executive part-time positions.

    Neale Coleman and Kate Willard are members of the Labour Party and Neale Coleman has disclosed donations to the Labour Party.

    The other appointees have confirmed that they have not undertaken any political activity within the previous five years including donating to, or canvassing on behalf of, any political party.

    Updates to this page

    Published 9 April 2025

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