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  • MIL-OSI: Cycle Savvy: St Mary Capital Reveals Tools for Timing Market Peaks and Lows

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LONDON, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — St Mary Capital, a global investment firm, has launched new tools to help investors spot when markets may be hitting a peak or nearing a low. The new options are already activated on the investment platform of the company and will assist the users in comprehending market timing in a better manner.

    Visual charts and basic indicators that show patterns across assets like stocks, commodities, indices, and cryptocurrencies are among these tools. They are meant to provide an investor with a better understanding of what is going on in the markets without a significant understanding of technicalities.

    “Many consumers told us that they were completely overwhelmed while trying to time their buys and sells,” a company spokesperson explained. “And we realized that some things have to change. So, we designed tools specifically to make understanding the market feel less like a massive puzzle and more like something you can actually grasp. We want everyone to feel much more secure.”

    The tools aim to give users signals based on price movements and past patterns. Although they are not future-predictive, they are supposed to help users through the times when they do not know where an asset could be in its cycle, either when it is high, low, or somewhere in the middle.

    Making Market Timing Less Confusing

    Market moves can be hard to understand, especially when headlines and emotions cloud decisions. St Mary Capital said the tools were made for traders who want a clearer way to see what’s going on—without relying too much on guesswork.

    Heatmaps, basic trend lines, and warnings that indicate potential turning points are some of the new features. These tools are applicable to all main asset classes and are updated in real-time.

    St Mary Capital said the tools work on their own or alongside other platform features like watchlists, price alerts, and charting views. Users can customize their dashboard based on what they trade and how often.

    Responding to a Growing Need for Clarity

    The demand for easy-to-understand tools has increased as more people begin trading independently. A lot of individual investors have been requesting methods to create better choices without seeking outside assistance.

    “We kept getting feedback from users saying, ‘Can’t we have something more interactive? This market feels really intimidating” the spokesperson added. “That pushed us to create these tools. It just felt like the right thing to do.”

    The company said the tools were tested during different market conditions and across different asset types. The goal was to create something reliable and easy to follow, especially for people who don’t have a background in trading.

    Staying Realistic About Market Movements

    St Mary Capital has made it clear that these tools are meant to support, not replace—personal research. The company emphasized that a tool could not assure anything or make a prediction of market moves.

    Depending on how well the tools work in real markets, the business intends to collect user input and adjust them as necessary. The objective is to continuously enhance the platform by using actual user experiences.

    About St Mary Capital

    St Mary Capital is a global investment company offering access to a diverse range of financial instruments, including cryptocurrencies, equities, indices, and commodities. Known for its data-driven approach and personalized account management, St Mary Capital empowers clients with tools, insights, and support to navigate today’s complex financial landscape. With a strong focus on transparency and regulatory alignment, the company continues to be a trusted resource for modern investors worldwide.

    Media Contact:
    Name: Benjamin Rothwell
    Email: office@stmarycapital.com
    Website: https://stmarycapital.com/

    Disclaimer: This press release is provided by St Mary Capital. The statements, views, and opinions expressed in this content are solely those of the content provider and do not necessarily reflect the views of this media platform or its publisher. We do not endorse, verify, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information presented. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, or trading advice. Investing in crypto and mining related opportunities involves significant risks, including the potential loss of capital. Readers are strongly encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. However, due to the inherently speculative nature of the blockchain sector–including cryptocurrency, NFTs, and mining–complete accuracy cannot always be guaranteed. Neither the media platform nor the publisher shall be held responsible for any fraudulent activities, misrepresentations, or financial losses arising from the content of this press release.Speculate only with funds that you can afford to lose.Neither the media platform nor the publisher shall be held responsible for any fraudulent activities, misrepresentations, or financial losses arising from the content of this press release. In the event of any legal claims or charges against this article, we accept no liability or responsibility.

    Legal Disclaimer: This media platform provides the content of this article on an “as-is” basis, without any warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information presented herein. Any concerns, complaints, or copyright issues related to this article should be directed to the content provider mentioned above.

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  • MIL-OSI: Cycle Savvy: St Mary Capital Reveals Tools for Timing Market Peaks and Lows

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LONDON, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — St Mary Capital, a global investment firm, has launched new tools to help investors spot when markets may be hitting a peak or nearing a low. The new options are already activated on the investment platform of the company and will assist the users in comprehending market timing in a better manner.

    Visual charts and basic indicators that show patterns across assets like stocks, commodities, indices, and cryptocurrencies are among these tools. They are meant to provide an investor with a better understanding of what is going on in the markets without a significant understanding of technicalities.

    “Many consumers told us that they were completely overwhelmed while trying to time their buys and sells,” a company spokesperson explained. “And we realized that some things have to change. So, we designed tools specifically to make understanding the market feel less like a massive puzzle and more like something you can actually grasp. We want everyone to feel much more secure.”

    The tools aim to give users signals based on price movements and past patterns. Although they are not future-predictive, they are supposed to help users through the times when they do not know where an asset could be in its cycle, either when it is high, low, or somewhere in the middle.

    Making Market Timing Less Confusing

    Market moves can be hard to understand, especially when headlines and emotions cloud decisions. St Mary Capital said the tools were made for traders who want a clearer way to see what’s going on—without relying too much on guesswork.

    Heatmaps, basic trend lines, and warnings that indicate potential turning points are some of the new features. These tools are applicable to all main asset classes and are updated in real-time.

    St Mary Capital said the tools work on their own or alongside other platform features like watchlists, price alerts, and charting views. Users can customize their dashboard based on what they trade and how often.

    Responding to a Growing Need for Clarity

    The demand for easy-to-understand tools has increased as more people begin trading independently. A lot of individual investors have been requesting methods to create better choices without seeking outside assistance.

    “We kept getting feedback from users saying, ‘Can’t we have something more interactive? This market feels really intimidating” the spokesperson added. “That pushed us to create these tools. It just felt like the right thing to do.”

    The company said the tools were tested during different market conditions and across different asset types. The goal was to create something reliable and easy to follow, especially for people who don’t have a background in trading.

    Staying Realistic About Market Movements

    St Mary Capital has made it clear that these tools are meant to support, not replace—personal research. The company emphasized that a tool could not assure anything or make a prediction of market moves.

    Depending on how well the tools work in real markets, the business intends to collect user input and adjust them as necessary. The objective is to continuously enhance the platform by using actual user experiences.

    About St Mary Capital

    St Mary Capital is a global investment company offering access to a diverse range of financial instruments, including cryptocurrencies, equities, indices, and commodities. Known for its data-driven approach and personalized account management, St Mary Capital empowers clients with tools, insights, and support to navigate today’s complex financial landscape. With a strong focus on transparency and regulatory alignment, the company continues to be a trusted resource for modern investors worldwide.

    Media Contact:
    Name: Benjamin Rothwell
    Email: office@stmarycapital.com
    Website: https://stmarycapital.com/

    Disclaimer: This press release is provided by St Mary Capital. The statements, views, and opinions expressed in this content are solely those of the content provider and do not necessarily reflect the views of this media platform or its publisher. We do not endorse, verify, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information presented. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, or trading advice. Investing in crypto and mining related opportunities involves significant risks, including the potential loss of capital. Readers are strongly encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. However, due to the inherently speculative nature of the blockchain sector–including cryptocurrency, NFTs, and mining–complete accuracy cannot always be guaranteed. Neither the media platform nor the publisher shall be held responsible for any fraudulent activities, misrepresentations, or financial losses arising from the content of this press release.Speculate only with funds that you can afford to lose.Neither the media platform nor the publisher shall be held responsible for any fraudulent activities, misrepresentations, or financial losses arising from the content of this press release. In the event of any legal claims or charges against this article, we accept no liability or responsibility.

    Legal Disclaimer: This media platform provides the content of this article on an “as-is” basis, without any warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information presented herein. Any concerns, complaints, or copyright issues related to this article should be directed to the content provider mentioned above.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Call for nominations of board members of SAIDS

    Source: South Africa News Agency

    The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton Mckenzie, has called for nominations for independent, suitably qualified persons with knowledge of anti-doping in sport for appointment as board members of the South African Institute for Drug-free Sport (SAIDS).

    Nominees should be in possession of a relevant degree or equivalent qualifications and more than five years of professional experience in any of the following fields: law, sports medicine, sport management, sport science or law enforcement.

    Nominees should also demonstrate knowledge of corporate governance and familiarity with the King IV and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA); understand policy implementation; familiarity with anti-doping issues and trends; strong ethical values and principles and professional respect and recognition by peers in their occupational field.

    The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has encouraged applications from women, youth, and persons with disabilities in line with the government’s commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion.

    “The term of office for the Board is for a period of five years, commencing from the date of appointment in 2025 until 2030. The remuneration will be made in accordance with Treasury guidelines for public entities,” the department said on Monday.

    Anyone wishing to nominate persons to serve as members of South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport should submit the following:

    • A letter containing full names, address and telephone numbers of the nominee, giving reasons for nomination;
    • Recently updated Curriculum Vitae of the nominee, including three contactable references;
    • A brief statement signed by the nominee explaining his/her suitability for appointment.
    • Copies of qualifications and ID document.

    Nominations are to reach the Acting Director-General of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture by closing date of 6 July 2025 via e-mail to: BoardNominations.SAIDS@dsac.gov.za.

    No nomination will be considered unless all the above are included. Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates.

    If you have not been contacted withing three months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

    Enquiries can be directed to Mr Kgaogelo Phasha on 066 301 4653 or via email at Kgaogelop@dsac.gov.za.

    Further information can be obtained from the SA Institute for Drug-Free Sport’s website www.drugfreesport.org.za. – SAnews.gov.za

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Powering Britain’s Future

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Powering Britain’s Future

    Electricity costs for businesses – including potentially hundreds in Scotland – to be slashed as Industrial Strategy launched to unlock investment and new jobs

    More than 7,000 British businesses are set to see their electricity bills slashed by up to 25% from 2027, as the Government unveils its bold new Industrial Strategy today [Monday 23 June].

    The modern Industrial Strategy sets out a ten-year plan to boost investment, create good skilled jobs and make Britain the best place to do business by tackling two of the biggest barriers facing UK industry – high electricity prices and long waits for grid connections.

    British manufacturers currently pay some of the highest electricity prices in the developed world while businesses looking to expand or modernise have faced delays when it comes to connecting to the grid.

    For too long these challenges have held back growth and made it harder for British firms to compete. Today’s announcement marks a decisive shift — with government stepping in to support industry and unlock the UK’s economic potential.

    From 2027, the new British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme will reduce electricity costs by up to £40 per megawatt hour for over 7,000 electricity-intensive businesses in manufacturing sectors like automotive, aerospace and chemicals. Hundreds of Scottish businesses could be in line to benefit.

    These firms, which support over 300,000 skilled jobs, will be exempt from paying levies such as the Renewables Obligation, Feed-in Tariffs and the Capacity Market — helping level the playing field and make them more internationally competitive. Eligibility and further details on the exemptions will be determined following consultation, which will be launched shortly.

    The government is also increasing support for the most energy-intensive firms — like steel, chemicals, and glass — by covering more of the electricity network charges they normally have to pay through the British Industry Supercharger. These businesses currently get a 60% discount on those charges, but from 2026, that will increase to 90%. This means their electricity bills will go down, helping them stay competitive, protect jobs, and invest in the future.

    This will help around 500 eligible businesses in sectors such as steel, ceramics and glass reduce their costs and protect jobs in industries that are the backbone of our economy and will be delivered at no additional cost to the taxpayer. The support for steel manufacturing is crucial as it’s a critical enabling industry for Scotland’s world leading defence and renewable energy sectors.

    These reforms complement the government’s long-term mission for clean power, which is the only way to bring down bills for good by ending the UK’s dependency on volatile fossil fuel markets.

    To ensure businesses can grow and hire without delay, the government will also deliver a new Connections Accelerator Service to streamline grid access for major investment projects — including prioritising those that create high-quality jobs and deliver significant economic benefits.

    We will work closely with the energy sector, local authorities, Scottish and Welsh Governments, trade unions, and industry to design this service, which we expect to begin operating at the end of 2025. New powers in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, currently before parliament, could also allow the Government to reserve grid capacity for strategically important projects, cutting waiting times and unlocking growth in key sectors.

    The Industrial Strategy is a 10-year plan to promote business investment and growth and make it quicker, easier and cheaper to do business in the UK, giving businesses the confidence to invest and create 1.1 million good, well-paid jobs in thriving industries – delivering on this government’s Plan for Change.

    Prime Minister Keir Starmer said:

    This Industrial Strategy marks a turning point for Britain’s economy and a clear break from the short-termism and sticking plasters of the past.

    In an era of global economic instability, it delivers the long term certainty and direction British businesses need to invest, innovate and create good jobs that put more money in people’s pockets as part of the Plan for Change.

    This is how we power Britain’s future – by backing the sectors where we lead, removing the barriers that hold us back, and setting out a clear path to build a stronger economy that works for working people. Our message is clear – Britain is back and open for business.

    Scottish Secretary Ian Murray today visited a new industrial development in East Lothian, on the site of a former coal-fired power station. The redevelopment site is partly funded by an £11 million UK Government investment, and includes the construction of a new interconnecter to take power from the Inchcape offshore wind farm to the National Grid. 

    Also joint Department for Business and Trade/HM Treasury Minister for Investment, Baroness Poppy Gustafsson, will meet senior figures from Dundee’s life sciences and tech, gaming, and creative sectors later. 

    Speaking ahead of his visit Mr Murray said:

    Scotland is rightly at the heart of the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy with our businesses and expertise integral to further creating jobs and economic growth through the eight sectors identified.

    Advanced manufacturing, clean energy, creative Industries, defence, digital and technologies, financial services, life sciences and professional and business services, Scotland excels at them all. But we have the potential to go much further. And by slashing electricity costs for Scottish businesses, increasing business investment and cutting red tape the UK Government is helping turbocharge the economy, create jobs and put more money in the pockets of working Scots as part of our Plan for Change.

    We have a proud industrial heritage and with this new comprehensive 10 year strategy Scotland and the wider UK has an exciting future.

    Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said:

    The UK has some of the most innovative businesses in the world and our Plan for Change has provided them with the stability they need to grow and for more to be created.

    Today’s Industrial Strategy builds on that progress with a ten-year plan to slash barriers to investment. It’ll see billions of pounds for investment and cutting-edge tech, ease energy costs, and upskill the nation. It will ensure the industries that make Britain great can thrive. It will boost our economy and create jobs that put more money in people’s pockets.

    Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said:

    We’ve said from day one Britain is back in business under this government, and the £100 billion of investment we’ve secured in the past year shows our Plan for Change is already delivering for working people.

    Our Modern Industrial Strategy will ensure the UK is the best country to invest and do business, delivering economic growth that puts more money in people’s pockets and pays for our NHS, schools and military.

    Not only does this Strategy prioritise investment to attract billions for new business sites, cutting-edge research, and better transport links, it will also make our industrial electricity prices more competitive.

    Tackling energy costs and fixing skills has been the single biggest ask of us from businesses and the greatest challenge they’ve faced – this government has listened, and now we’re taking the bold action needed. Government and business working hand in hand to make working people better off is what this Government promised and what we will deliver.

    Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said:

    For too long high electricity costs have held back British businesses, as a result of our reliance on gas sold on volatile international markets.

    As part of our modern industrial strategy we’re unlocking the potential of British industry by slashing industrial electricity prices in key sectors.

    We’re also doubling down on our clean power strengths with increased investment in growth industries from offshore wind to nuclear. This will deliver on our clean power mission and Plan for Change to bring down bills for households and businesses for good.

    The Supercharger and British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme will be funded through reforms to the energy system. The government is reducing costs within the system to free up funding without raising household bills or taxes and intends to also use additional funds from the strengthening of UK carbon pricing, including as a result of linking with the EU carbon market.

    We have set out an intention to link emissions trading systems, as part of our new agreement with the European Union to support British businesses. Without an agreement to do this, British industry would have to pay the EU’s carbon tax.

    We intend to link our carbon pricing system with the EU’s, we will ensure that money stays in the UK—which allows us to support British companies and British jobs through these schemes.

    Building on the Spending Review and the recently announced 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy, the Industrial Strategy is the latest step forward in our plans to deliver national renewal. It will include targeted support for the areas of the country and economy that have the greatest potential to grow, while introducing reforms that will make it easier for all businesses to get ahead.

    The Strategy’s bold plan of action includes:

    • Slash electricity costs by up to 25% from 2027 for electricity-intensive manufacturers in our growth sectors and foundational industries in their supply chain, bringing costs more closely in line with other major economies in Europe.

    • Unlocking billions in finance for innovative business, especially for SMEs by increasing British Business Bank financial capacity to £25.6 billion, crowding in tens of billions of pounds more in private capital. This includes an additional £4bn for Industrial Strategy Sectors, crowding in billions more in private capital. By investing largely through venture funds, the BBB will back the UK’s most high-growth potential companies.

    • Reducing regulatory burdens by cutting the administrative costs of regulation for business by 25% and reduce the number of regulators. 

    • Supporting 5,500 more SMEs to adopt new technology through the Made Smarter programme while centralising government support in one place through the Business Growth Service.

    • Boosting R&D spending to £22.6bn per year by 2029-30 to drive innovation across the IS-8, with more than £2bn for AI over the Spending Review, and £2.8bn for advanced manufacturing over the next ten years. This will leverage in billions more from private investors. Regulatory changes will further clear the path for fast-growing industries and innovative products such as biotechnology, AI, and autonomous vehicles.

    • Attracting elite global talent to our key sectors, via visa and migration reforms and the new Global Talent Taskforce.

    • Deepening economic and industrial collaboration with our partners, building on our Industrial Strategy Partnership with Japan and recent deals with the US, India, and the EU.

    • Revolutionising public procurement and reducing barriers for new entrants and SMEs to bolster domestic competitiveness.

    • Supporting the UK’s city regions and clusters by increasing the supply of investible sites through a new £600m Strategic Sites Accelerator, at six locations to be chosen across the UK, enhanced regional support from the Office for Investment, National Wealth Fund, and British Business Bank, and more, including  with the Scottish Government to support the Edinburgh-Glasgow Central Belt.

    • Strengthening existing “Industrial Strategy Zones” – in Scotland these are the Forth Green Freeport, Cromarty Firth Green Freeport, Glasgow City Region and the North East Scotland Investment Zones – with an enhanced offer of streamlined planning, better-targeted investment promotion, support for accessing concessionary finance and coordinated support on skills.

    • Delivering AI Growth Zones to attract investment in AI infrastructure in strategic locations across the UK, including Scotland, with support for planning, access to energy, and partnerships with the private sector.

    • Growing high-potential innovation ecosystems through the Local Innovation Partnerships Fund, with at least £30m for Scotland, building on UK-wide public R&D investment and Innovate UK’s joint action plans with devolved governments.

    • Identifying and securing the right financing for investment projects in Scotland with the National Wealth Fund, working with the Scottish National Investment Bank.  

    • Using a British Business Bank Cluster Champion in Glasgow City Region, with deep expertise and local knowledge, to coordinate investment-readiness programmes, strengthen financial networks, and connect high-potential firms to investors.

    The plan focuses on 8 sectors where the UK is already strong and there’s potential for faster growth: Advanced Manufacturing, Clean Energy Industries, Creative Industries, Defence, Digital and Technologies, Financial Services, Life Sciences, and Professional and Business Services. Each growth sector has a bespoke 10-year plan that will attract investment, enable growth and create high-quality, well-paid jobs.

    Dame Clare Barclay DBE, Chair of the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council and President of Enterprise & Industry EMEA at Microsoft said:

    I welcome today’s Industrial Strategy, which sets out a clear plan to back the UK’s growth driving sectors. It is particularly positive to see the strong focus on skills in areas such as engineering, technology and defence. Commitments such as £187 million for the TechFirst programme will ensure the UK has the skills it needs to support our growth industries and seize transformative opportunities like AI.

    Rain Newton-Smith, Chief Executive, CBI said:

    Today’s Industrial Strategy announcement is a significant leap forward in the partnership between government and business that sets us on the path to our shared goal of raising living standards across the country.  

    It sends an unambiguous, positive signal about the nation’s global calling card as well as the direction of travel for the wider economy for the next decade and beyond.

    The CBI has long been advocating for a comprehensive industrial strategy, based on the UK’s USP – the sectors and markets where we can compete to win on the global stage.

    More competitive energy prices, fast-tracked planning decisions and backing innovation will provide a bedrock for growth. But the global race to attract investment will require a laser-like and unwavering focus on the UK’s overall competitiveness. 

    Today marks the beginning of delivering this strategy in close partnership, at pace, and with a shared purpose. 

    Stephen Phipson CBE, CEO at Make UK said:

    British industry has been in desperate need for a government who understands our sector and had the strategic vision for a plan for growth. Today’s Industrial Strategy is a giant and much needed step forward taken by the Secretary of State who has seen the potential and provided the keys to help unlock it.

    Make UK has led the campaign for a new industrial strategy for many years, highlighting the three major challenges that were diminishing our competitiveness, hampering growth and frustrating productivity gains: a skills crisis, crippling energy costs and, an inability to access capital for new British innovators.

    The strategy announced today sets out plans to address all three of these structural failings. Clearly there is much to do as we move towards implementation but, this will send a message across the Country and around the world that Britain is back in business.

    Tufan Erginbilgic, Rolls-Royce CEO, said:

    The UK Government’s Industrial Strategy commitment to support our world-leading aerospace and nuclear industries shows long-term strategic foresight. Rolls-Royce’s highly differentiated technologies in gas turbines and nuclear capabilities- including SMRs and AMRs- are uniquely placed to deliver economic growth, skilled jobs and attract investment into the UK.

    Mike Hawes OBE, SMMT Chief Executive said:

    The publication of an Industrial Strategy – one with automotive at its heart – is the policy framework the sector has long-sought and Government has now addressed. Such a strategy – long-term, aligned to a trade strategy and supported by all of Government – is the basis on which the UK automotive sector can regain its global competitiveness. Making the UK the best place to invest now depends on implementation, and implementation at pace, because investment decisions are being made now against a backdrop of fierce competition and geopolitical uncertainty. The number one priority must be addressing the UK’s high cost of energy, enabling the sector to invest in the technologies, the products and the people that will give the UK its competitive edge. 

    Five sector plans have been published today:

    • Advanced Manufacturing – Backing our Advanced Manufacturing sector with up to £4.3 billion in funding, including up to £2.8 billion in R&D over the next five years, with the aim of anchoring supply chains in the UK – from increasing vehicle production to 1.35 million, to leading the next generation of technologies for zero emission flight. Glasgow is a global force in advanced manufacturing –  home to the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District and globally competitive universities, the city region has strengths across defence, space and quantum. Edinburgh houses the National Robotarium at Heriot-Watt University and the Roslin Institute, which is a leading Agri-Tech research centre. 

    • Clean Energy Industries – Doubling investment in Clean Energy Industries by 2035, with Aberdeen-headquartered Great British Energy helping to build the clean power revolution in Britain with a further £700 million in clean energy supply chains, taking the total funding for the Great British Energy Supply Chain fund to £1 billion. We are supporting Scottish clean energy industries with £200 million development funding to advance the Acorn Carbon Capture and Storage project, capitalising on expertise in the oil and gas sector around Aberdeen. Up to £185 million has been allocated to Scotland through the Clean Industry Bonus, unlocking up to £3.5 billion private sector investment in ports and high-tech components needed to build floating and fixed offshore wind farms. Aberdeen is a global energy capital boasting new investment in hydrogen, with its pioneering Energy Transition Zone repositioning the North East as a globally integrated energy cluster.  A new regional skills pilot for Aberdeen will also help ensure a strong local skills base to deliver these opportunities.

    • Creative Industries – Maximizing the value of our Creative Industries through a £380 million boost for film and TV, video games, advertising and marketing, music and visual and performing arts will improve access to finance for scale-ups and increase R&D, skills and exports. It includes a £30 million Games Growth Package to back the next generation of UK video games studios – a sector in which Scotland is world leading. Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee are centres for creative industries. The Edinburgh Festivals incubate creative talent, whilst Edinburgh Futures Institute drives innovation.

    • Digital and Technologies – Making the UK the European leader for creating and scaling Digital and Technology businesses, with more than £2 billion to drive the AI Action Plan, including a new Sovereign AI Programme, £187 million for training one million young people in tech skills and targeting R&D investment at frontier technologies such as quantum technologies in Scotland. Scotland is home to two of the UK’s five new Quantum Hubs, with involvement in all five. Ten of the top 30 global semiconductor companies have operations in Scotland. Scotland is also home to cutting edge AI research network and R&D infrastructure – Edinburgh Genome Biofoundry and Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre. An up to £750m investment in the UK’s largest supercomputer at the University of Edinburgh sets a marker for our ambition for further growth in digital & technologies.

    • Professional and Business Services – Ensuring our Professional and Business Services becomes the world’s most trusted adviser to global industry, revolutionising the sector across the world through adoption of UK-grown AI and working to secure mutual recognition of professional qualifications agreements overseas. Scotland’s financial services sector, second only to London, features a cutting-edge Fintech scene. Over 25% of Glasgow’s top tech firms are in financial & business services, attracting major firms such as Azets and RSM. This is anchored by a highly capable workforce, supported by a world-class skills ecosystem and universities.
       

    The Industrial Strategy will be published on GOV.UK later today.

    The Defence, Financial Services and Life Sciences sector plans will be published shortly.

    The 7,000 businesses are an indicative estimate of how many businesses could be in scope of the scheme. The full scope and eligibility of the scheme will be determined following consultation.

    Updates to this page

    Published 23 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: City’s heritage under spotlight in series of roadshows

    Source: City of Stoke-on-Trent

    Published: Monday, 23rd June 2025

    Residents are being invited to share their views about heritage in the city as part an ongoing commitment to protect, preserve and celebrate Stoke-on-Trent’s history.

    Stoke-on-Trent is one of the first nine places set to benefit from a share of £200 million as part of the National Lottery Heritage Fund’s Heritage Places initiative.

    As part of the project, a series of heritage roadshows are taking place across the city to establish what people value the most. The roadshows will help to develop a shared approach to how the city manages its heritage, and establish a pipeline of heritage regeneration sites and projects over the coming years.

    Stoke-on-Trent City Council is working with Heritage Culture Communities to develop and deliver the events which will take place throughout June, July, September and October.

    The organisation will work in collaboration with key partners in the community to explore the city’s unique heritage and capture what communities and stakeholders say is important to them and what they think needs to be protected, promoted and prioritised.

    Councillor Jane Ashworth, leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said: “We’re a city with a rich history and a number of distinctive buildings that need to be preserved, restored and refurbished for the benefit of the local community and visitors to the city.

    “Before we do anything, we need to understand how our residents feel about heritage in the city and what’s most important to them. When we talk about heritage in this context, we’re including the history, traditions and natural features that connect us to our past and shape our identity – whether they’re buildings, places, landscapes or old factory sites.

    “This exercise will also help us to know where to focus our resources and efforts as well as provide us with vital information to plan for future policy and direction.”

    The roadshows are designed to bring people together to uncover and share local stories, places and traditions. They will feature activities such as mapping local heritage assets, heritage-themed walks and talks led by the Potteries Heritage Society and family-friendly creative and cultural activities.

    They will take place:

    • Saturday 28 June – Burslem School of Art, Burslem, Oliver’s Mill, Cobridge – 10am-12pm (workshop) 12pm-1.20pm (heritage walk)
    • Saturday 12 July – Fenton Town Hall, Fenton – 10am-12pm (workshop) 12-1.30pm (heritage walk)
    • Saturday 19 July – Westport Lake Café, Longport, Canal and River Trust sites 10am-12pm (workshop) 12-1.30pm (heritage walk)

    People should arrive by 11.30am if only attending for the walk.

    Roadshows are also being organised in Shelton, Etruria and Stoke town centre throughout September and October. The details of these events will be shared in due course.

    The work to protect the city’s heritage through the Heritage Places initiative is in addition to the ongoing effort Stoke-on-Trent City Council is making to safeguard the long-term future of some of its most iconic heritage buildings.

    This includes the former Burslem Indoor Market building and the Wedgwood Institute, also in Burslem, where the council is looking to carry out emergency repair works to ensure they can be preserved for future generations.

    Plans are also progressing to transform the former Spode pottery works in Stoke after Capital & Centric was appointed as development partner for the site, marking a huge milestone in its regeneration.

    At the same time, the council is supporting Re-form Heritage with its plans to transform Bethesda Chapel in Hanley into a centre for education and events.

    It also follows the launch of the Living Heritage City Trail – an interactive self-guided trail through Stoke and Hanley which was unveiled earlier this year, as part of the city’s Centenary celebrations.

    For more information about the trail visit Stoke-on-Trent Living Heritage City – Visit Stoke

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: The Box Plymouth announces landmark Beryl Cook exhibition for 2026

    Source: City of Plymouth

    Taking place 100 years after she was born, the exhibition will re-assess and re-present Cook’s work, giving her the acclaim she deserves

    The Box Plymouth has today revealed details of a major exhibition by artist Beryl Cook (1926-2008). Running from Saturday 24 January to Sunday 31 May 2026, it will be the most extensive exhibition of her work to date. With the help of new research and rarely or never seen before paintings and archival material, it will reposition her career and contribution to British art.

    Born Beryl Frances Lansley in Egham, Surrey in 1926, Cook was a self-taught artist who was already in her late thirties when she picked up a paint brush. She moved to Plymouth in 1968, and the city and its people became her muse for the next 40 years. Her first exhibition at the former Plymouth Arts Centre in 1975 led to a major feature in the Sunday Times and launched a career filled with vibrant, warm-hearted paintings that led to an OBE for services to the arts in 1995.

    “A century after she was born a reappraisal of Beryl Cook’s work feels long overdue,” says Victoria Pomery, CEO of The Box. “Although loved by many, she wasn’t given enough serious consideration during her lifetime and we want to change that. This exhibition is a timely opportunity for us to fully explore her impact and highlight how skilled she was at documenting everyday life during a time of social change from the 1970s to the 2000s.”

    Ambitious in scale as well as approach, the exhibition will feature more than 80 works, including paintings from The Box’s significant art collection, loans from both private and public collections, plus rarely seen items from the personal archives of the Cook family.

    “We are thrilled to be celebrating 100 years of Beryl with The Box,” says Beryl Cook’s granddaughter, Sophie Cook. “Plymouth had a special place in Beryl’s heart having spent most of her life living there, so this feels like the rightful home for such a special exhibition.”

    The exhibition will also feature works by figures from history with whom Cook felt an affinity, such as influential Flemish painter Pieter Bruegel the Younger (1564-1638) and acclaimed English artist Stanley Spencer (1891-1959). Her continued impact on artists who are working today will also be explored.

    “This exhibition is a chance for us to really examine Cook’s meticulous practice, process and legacy, as well as present a wider contextualisation of her career,” says Terah Walkup, art curator at The Box who has been working with curatorial consultant Ben Borthwick on its development. “It will foreground her fascination and positive portrayals of a variety of people and communities, including those who were often on the fringes of mainstream society and, through the research we’re doing, share fresh perspectives from those who knew her, were painted by her or were there when some of her most iconic works were created.”

    Stay up to date with the development of the exhibition at theboxplymouth.com.

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: [MCR2030 Webinar] Using MCR2030 Dashboard to Strengthen Engagement with Cities

    Source: UNISDR Disaster Risk Reduction

    Date: 22 July 2025 (Tuesday)
    Time: 09:00 Brasilia | 14:00 Geneva | 15:00 Nairobi | 19:00 Bangkok | 21:00 Incheon
    Duration: 60 minutes
    Event Language: English with simultaneous interpretation in Spanish and Portuguese

    Description

    The Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030) initiative is a global partnership that supports cities in strengthening disaster and climate resilience. A key tool available for its cities and partners is the MCR2030 dashboard, an online platform designed to help cities assess their resilience, share insights, and monitor progress along the resilience roadmap. The dashboard also facilitates city’s access to useful tools and resources provided by MCR2030 service providers which further support cities in achieving their resilience goals in line with broader global frameworks such as the Sendai Framework, the Paris Agreement, and the Sustainable Development Goals.

    To better understand how MCR2030 participating entities have benefited from using the dashboard in connecting with cities, a survey was conducted in April 2025 by the MCR2030 Global Secretariat. The survey explored how frequently the dashboard is used, its perceived usefulness, and the barriers or challenges that may have hindered its usage. The survey findings showed that while the dashboard is widely recognized, many entities revealed limited understanding of the available functions of the dashboard and how it can be utilized to support connection with cities.

    In response to this, a one-hour webinar is planned with an aim to strengthen participating entities’ understanding and use of the MCR2030 dashboard. The session will provide a step-by-step walkthrough of the dashboard key features with live demonstration on how to use specific functions available to participating entities. It will also feature practical use cases by MCR2030 participating entities in strengthening city engagement.

    By the end of the session, attendees are expected to gain greater confidence in navigating the dashboard and enhance its usage to maximize potential engagement with cities and support local resilience efforts.
     

    Targeted Audience:

    Participation in this webinar is by invitation only, with current MCR2030 participating entities as the primary audience. 

    For any other interested parties, please contact [email protected]

    Organizers:

    • United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, Global Education and Training Institute (UNDRR GETI)
    • Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030)
       

    About the organizers

    UNDRR Global Education and Training Institute (UNDRR GETI)

    UNDRR GETI was established in 2010 to develop a new cadre of professionals in disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation to build disaster resilient societies. GETI has a global mandate to provide capacity building support to mainstream disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation into sustainable development; convene and support inter-city learning to strengthen resilience (Making Cities Resilient); and to provide capacity building and best practice sharing support to national training institutions working on resilience issues. Based in Incheon, the Republic of Korea, UNDRR GETI is also the global secretariat of the Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030). 

    For more information: https://www.undrr.org/about-undrr-where-we-work/incheon

    Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030)

    The Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030) is a unique cross-stakeholder initiative for improving local resilience through advocacy, sharing knowledge and experiences, establishing mutually reinforcing city-to-city learning networks, injecting technical expertise, connecting multiple layers of government and building partnerships.  Through delivering a clear 3-stage roadmap to urban resilience, providing tools, access to knowledge, monitoring and reporting tools. MCR2030 will support cities on their journey to reduce risk and build resilience. MCR2030 aims to ensure cities become inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable by 2030, contributing directly to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG11) “Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable”, and other global frameworks including the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, the Paris Agreement and the New Urban Agenda.  

    For more information: https://mcr2030.undrr.org

     

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: Disaster losses and damages data use cases

    Source: UNISDR Disaster Risk Reduction

    Existing and potential use cases of losses and damages data across a range of different domains are presented as a small demonstration of the many applications available today and anticipated in the future

    Related

    Disaster losses and damages tracking

    UNDRR and partner organisations support countries in monitoring their progress in reducing losses and damages at national and sub-national levels through publicly-accessible Disaster Tracking Systems for hazardous events and disaster losses and damages.

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: Human Right Committee Opens One Hundred and Forty-Fourth Session

    Source: United Nations – Geneva

    The Human Right Committee this morning opened its one hundred and forty-fourth session, during which it will examine the reports of Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kazakhstan, Latvia, North Macedonia, Spain and Viet Nam on their implementation of the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

    In her opening remarks, Sara Hamood, Chief of the Anti-Racial Discrimination Section within the Rule of Law, Equality and Non-Discrimination Branch of the Thematic Engagement, Special Procedures and Right to Development Division, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, and Representative of the Secretary-General, said this session was taking place in extremely challenging times for human rights globally. 

    Quoting the High Commissioner for Human Rights’ opening remarks at the current Human Rights Council session, she expressed concern about “spiralling conflicts”, “social tensions”, “widespread discrimination” and “attacks on the international institutions that underpin our rights, including the International Criminal Court”, as well as about funding cuts affecting the Office of the High Commissioner, the human rights mechanisms, and civil society partners.  The High Commissioner appealed for the strongest possible defence of international law and human rights, emphasising that human rights provided stability and security in troubled times and that they were guardrails on power, especially when it was unleashed in its most brutal forms.

    On 17 June, the High Commissioner presented to the Council his annual report (A/HRC/59/20), in which he stressed that the “global consensus around international norms and institutions continues to face serious threats”.  He stated that “in this troubled and turbulent context, a global coalition is needed to demonstrate an unequivocal commitment, anchored in human rights, to international order and the rule of law.”

    Last week, the Council also held interactive dialogues with Special Procedures.  The Special Rapporteur on freedom of peaceful assembly and association presented her report on the “impact of the 2023-2025 ‘super election’ cycle on the rights of peaceful assembly and association” (A/HRC59/44).  The Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression presented her report on “freedom of expression and elections in the digital age” (A/HRC/59/50). 

    Ms. Hamood said this year marked the sixtieth anniversary of the adoption of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, the first international human rights treaty adopted by the General Assembly on 21 December 1965. This year’s commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination was dedicated to this important anniversary.  There needed to be a renewed commitment to the Convention, stronger implementation, and inclusive dialogue to advance racial justice.  A series of global events were being held to mark the occasion, including commemorations in New York and Geneva.  As part of this initiative, the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination would host a commemorative event on 4 December.

    While recent years had seen growing momentum for racial justice, a rollback on racial justice commitments was now being seen in some contexts, Ms. Hamood said.  Despite significant progress, the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination’s promise remained unfulfilled for many.  Racism and white supremacy continued to poison communities, politics, media and online platforms.  Racism was manifested in many ways, including through violations of civil and political rights.  The Human Rights Committee needed to continue its important contribution to the fight against racism; the work of the anti-racism mechanisms would prove helpful in this regard.

    Addressing the financial crisis in the human rights system, Ms. Hamood said that for treaty bodies with three annual sessions, including the Human Rights Committee, the Office of the High Commissioner would not be able to secure the funding to hold their third sessions this year.  The Office received only 73 per cent of its approved regular budget in 2025, a further decrease from the 87 per cent of its approved regular budget received in 2024.  As most of these funds were needed to cover contractual liabilities, particularly staff costs, the amount available for meetings and activities was simply inadequate. Next year also risked seeing a continuation of this trend.

    The liquidity situation was a system-wide crisis.  The United Nations Office at Geneva’s Conference Services had also faced dramatic cuts, leading it to adopt cash conservative measures that would impact the conference support provided to the human rights treaty bodies, particularly in terms of documentation, meeting time and interpretation.  It was called on to reduce official meetings and documentation by 10 per cent.

    Ms. Hamood said reductions of the allotments would impact the treaty bodies’ ability to hold dialogues with States parties and to take decisions on individual communications, resulting in further delays and backlogs.  Another area where cuts were being made was in treaty body capacity building activities, which provided valuable support for States to report to and interact with the treaty bodies.  All this caused real damage to the predictability of the reporting cycle, which was critically important to enable States, civil society organizations and right holders to engage effectively with the treaty bodies.  Ms. Hamood expressed regret that, given the overall reduction in funds and availability of support services, business as usual was no longer possible.

    She reported that the thirty-seventh annual meeting of the Chairs of the human rights treaty bodies took place in Geneva from 2 to 6 June 2025.  An overarching theme addressed in considerable depth was the United Nations liquidity crisis and how it was impacting the effective discharge of the mandates of the treaty bodies.  The Chairs also discussed how to create synergies between human rights mechanisms as well as regional mechanisms, the progress made on the alignment of their working methods and practices, and the implementation of the guidelines on the independence and impartiality of members of the human rights treaty bodies.

    Ms. Hamood said the Committee had a busy agenda ahead of it, including seven State party reviews, the consideration and adoption of 10 lists of issues prior to reporting, as well as several individual communications under the Optional Protocol.  It would also hold briefings with various stakeholders, each of which was a vital opportunity to stem the local but also global assault on human rights and their defenders.  She closed by wishing the Committee a successful and productive session.

    Changrok Soh, Committee Chair, said the Committee was particularly interested in the commemoration of the sixtieth anniversary of the Convention against Racial Discrimination.  Racial discrimination was an issue often dealt with by the Committee, as it often manifested itself in violations of civil and political rights.  The Committee would continue to scrutinise the state of racial discrimination under its mandated activities.  The Committee took inspiration from Ms. Hamood’s statement, as next year would mark the sixtieth anniversary of the adoption of the Covenant, Mr. Soh noted.

    The Committee then adopted its agenda and programme of work for the session.

    Hélène Tigroudja, Committee Vice Chair and Chair of the working group on communications, presented the report on the group’s activities for the one hundred and fortieth session. She said that the format of the group’s work had been adjusted, with three days dedicated to discussions on communications prior to the session.  These were not enough to assess all the communications before the Committee. However, the working group had done tremendous work in a spirit of solidarity.

    Ms. Tigroudja said that, of the 21 documents submitted for consideration, it discussed 18 and adopted 16. The Committee had continued to append in a single document communications submitted against the same State party and concerning the same claims.  This enabled the group to review a total of 26 communications, covering, inter alia, participation in public affairs, the right to self-determination, freedom of expression in political and electoral processes, political representation of indigenous peoples, racial discrimination, arbitrary detention, torture and ill-treatment in detention, and non-refoulement.  The communications examined were submitted between 2015 and 2023 and concerned 13 States parties covering different continents and regions.

    Following its discussions, and pending the finalisation of its work this week, the working group submitted to the plenary 10 communications with a finding of inadmissibility and six communications with a finding of violation of the rights of the Covenant, Ms. Tigroudja reported.  Five communications were still to be examined this week.  She thanked all those who had worked hard to facilitate the holding of the condensed working group, including the petitions unit, which prepared draft decisions.

    Preparation of draft decisions in advance of plenary meetings was an absolute necessity, and one of the fundamental tasks entrusted to the Committee by States through the Optional Protocol, Ms. Tigroudja said.  Individual communications were an important part of the Committee’s raison d’être. A session without draft decisions previously discussed, reviewed and finalised in working groups and in person would lead to a decrease in the quality and effectiveness of the Committee’s work, and moreover a denial of justice for victims seeking to denounce violations of their rights, she concluded.

    A Committee Expert thanked the working group for its work, and expressed concern about the financial situation, which impeded the holding of pre-sessional working groups, and had caused the cancellation of the third session of the Committee.  She thanked all Committee members for their efforts to maintain the Committee’s work in these difficult circumstances.

    The working group’s report was adopted.

    The Human Rights Committee’s one hundred and forty-fourth session is being held from 23 June to 17 July 2025.  All the documents relating to the Committee’s work, including reports submitted by States parties, can be found on the session’s webpage.  Meeting summary releases can be found here.  The webcast of the Committee’s public meetings can be accessed via the UN Web TV webpage.

    The Committee will next meet in public at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, 24 June, to begin its consideration of the third periodic report of Kazakhstan (CCPR/C/KAZ/3).

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  • MIL-OSI: FLNG Gimi reaches Commercial Operations Date and Golar progresses FLNG growth

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Golar LNG Limited (“Golar”) is pleased to announce that FLNG Gimi has reached the Commercial Operations Date (“COD”) for its 20-year Lease and Operate Agreement for the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (“GTA”) project offshore Mauritania and Senegal. The COD triggers the start of the 20-year Lease and Operate Agreement that unlocks the equivalent of around $3 billion of Adjusted EBITDA backlog (Golar’s share).

    The COD milestone marks a major achievement for one of Africa’s deepest offshore developments which introduce Mauritania and Senegal as LNG exporters. We look forward to continuing working together with the GTA operator bp and its partners Kosmos, PETROSEN and SMH as well as Mauritanian and Senegalese authorities to deliver safe and reliable operations and to create value to all stakeholders.

    Following the achieved COD of FLNG Gimi and announcement of the two FLNG charters in Argentina on May 2, 2025, Golar is accelerating work on its next FLNG unit(s). We continue to advance commercial discussions, with charterer demand guiding design choice of the fourth FLNG unit. In addition to the 3.5mtpa MKII option at CIMC Raffles shipyard, Golar has signed a final engineering study to confirm EPC price and delivery for a 5mtpa MKIII FLNG and is updating price and schedule for an up to 2.7mtpa MKI FLNG.

    FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
    This press release contains forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) which reflect management’s current expectations, estimates and projections about its operations. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, that address activities and events that will, should, could or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Words such as “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “forecast,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “propose,” “potential,” “continue,” “subject to” or the negative of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.

    These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control and are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Golar LNG Limited undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required by applicable law.

    Hamilton, Bermuda
    June 23, 2025

    Investor Questions: +44 207 063 7900
    Karl Fredrik Staubo – CEO
    Eduardo Maranhão – CFO
    Stuart Buchanan – Head of Investor Relations

    This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading Act

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  • MIL-OSI: Correction(sequence # amended): Danske Bank share buy-back programme: transactions in week 25

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Company announcement no. 30 2025

    Danske Bank

    Bernstorffsgade 40

    DK-1577 København V

    Tel. + 45 33 44 00 00

    23 June 2025

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    Danske Bank share buy-back programme: transactions in week 25

    On 7 February 2025, Danske Bank A/S announced a share buy-back programme for a total of DKK 5 billion, with a maximum of 45,000,000 shares, in the period from 10 February 2025 to 30 January 2026, at the latest, as described in company announcement no. 6 2025.

    The Programme is carried out in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and Council of 16 April 2014 (the “Market Abuse Regulation”) and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 of 8 March 2016 (together with the Market Abuse Regulation, the “Safe Harbour Rules”).

    The following transactions on Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S were made under the share buy-back programme in week 25:
      Number of shares VWAP DKK Gross value DKK
    Accumulated, last announcement 6,905,843 229.2970 1,583,489,270
    16 June 2025 49,441 260.3803 12,873,462
    17 June 2025 50,000 257.7752 12,888,760
    18 June 2025 88,832 256.1210 22,751,741
    19 June 2025 101,760 254.5391 25,901,899
    20 June 2025 54,462 255.6107 13,921,070
    Total accumulated over week 25 344,495 256.4244 88,336,932
    Total accumulated during the share buyback programme 7,250,338 230.5860 1,671,826,202

    With the transactions stated above, the total accumulated number of own shares under the share buy-back programme corresponds to 0.868% of Danske Bank A/S’ share capital.

    Danske Bank

    Contact: Claus Ingar Jensen, Head of Group Investor Relations, tel. +45 25 42 43 70

    This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading Act

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Thales and Qatar Airways sign agreement regarding the latest IFE Technologies and dedicated local Service Hub to support airline’s strategic growth plan

    Source: Thales Group

    Headline: Thales and Qatar Airways sign agreement regarding the latest IFE Technologies and dedicated local Service Hub to support airline’s strategic growth plan

    @Thales

    Thales, a global technology leader in the defence, aerospace, cybersecurity and digital solutions markets, and Qatar Airways, a multiple award-winning airline recently voted the ‘World’s Best Airline’ by Skytrax in 2025, have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to support Qatar Airways’ strategic fleet growth plan announced last month. This agreement sets the course for future inflight entertainment (IFE) innovations to support Qatar Airways’ digital transformation journey, giving the airline access to the most innovative technologies.

    In addition, this MoA covers the opportunities for development of a dedicated IFE service and maintenance center based in Doha, Qatar. The mission of this local Thales facility is to provide rapid access to services such as repair, spare distribution, technical assistance and turnkey maintenance for the full range of Thales IFE products on Qatar’s growing new fleet. The state-of-the-art facility will be designed to ensure the highest standards of operational efficiency.

    The purpose of this MoA is to support Qatar Airways’ growth and the expansion of its new fleet. It builds on a strong and long-standing relationship between the two companies. Over the years, Thales has been Qatar Airways’ trusted IFE provider for several aircraft platforms, including their Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, and Airbus A350 and A380 aircraft. This partnership was recently expanded to include Qatar Airways’ new A321 NX fleet, which will be equipped with Thales’ award-winning FlytEDGE cloud-native IFE solution.

    In alignment with Qatar Vision 2030, this partnership will help drive industry-leading innovations and contribute to the growth of the local aerospace and MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) ecosystem by bringing high-skilled jobs to the country.

    Qatar Airways Chief MRO Officer, Eng. Ali Al Saadi said: “We are pleased to witness the continued advancement of our collaboration with Thales. As we strive to maintain the highest standards in aviation technology and operational excellence, it is imperative that we remain at the forefront of innovation. Our partnership with Thales reinforces this ambition and supports our ongoing commitment to delivering industry-leading solutions.”

    Yannick Assouad, Executive Vice-President, Avionics, Thales said “We are pleased to grow our partnership with Qatar Airways. This MOA highlights, once again, our mutual dedication to innovative technologies and the highest standards of operational excellence. It paves the way for a local service hub and growing expertise in Doha, bolstering the airline’s future growth ambitions.”

    About Thales

    Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital sectors. Its portfolio of innovative products and services addresses several major challenges: sovereignty, security, sustainability and inclusion.

    The Group invests more than €4 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum and cloud technologies.

    Thales has more than 83,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2024, the Group generated sales of €20.6 billion.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Minister welcomes launch of Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretation Centre 

    Source: South Africa News Agency

    Minister welcomes launch of Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretation Centre 

    The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has hailed the newly launched Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretation Centre as a powerful tool for environmental education.

    The world-class facility merges science, culture, and conservation to celebrate South Africa’s rich prehistoric heritage.

    Visitors at the centre can explore the earth’s ancient history while being inspired to protect its future, the Minister said at the centre’s launch on Sunday.

    It is located at the Golden Gate Highlands National Park in the Free State province.

    “This centre is not just a building. It’s a living window into our prehistoric past, and a powerful tool for education, inclusion and inspiration. For decades, the sandstone rock formations of this region have attracted palaeontologists from around the world. But one discovery, right here in this park, changed everything.

    “From that moment, the vision began to grow. And today, that vision stands before us in the form of a world-class facility that will open a window to the past while speaking powerfully to the present,” the Minister said.

    Inside the centre, visitors will journey through time, exploring South Africa’s rich fossil record, learning about earth’s evolutionary history, and understanding the fragile balance of biodiversity that must be protected.

    “And in uniquely local touch, the exhibition ends with the legend of Kgodumodumo, the Basotho monster believed by cattle herders to have left giant footprints across the land. It’s a beautiful reminder that science and folklore both hold space in our shared understanding of the world.

    “This project reflects the department’s deep commitment to environmental education and community-rooted conservation. It will serve as a source of pride for surrounding communities, a space o learning for schools and researchers, and a place of wonder for future generations,” the Minister explained.

    The Department of Tourism launched the centre in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment. Speaking at Sunday’s launch, Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille said that government is diversifying the country’s tourism attractions in order to grow tourism.

    READ | Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretation Centre set to grow tourism

    The two departments recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop the centre to boost tourism in the Free State.

    The centre will offer visitors an innovative, creative and quality demonstration of scientific knowledge (paleontological, archaeological and geological) with a broader appreciation of cultural heritage through interactive exhibitions.

    The centre is managed by the South African National Parks (SANParks), and it is envisaged that the facility will increase the bed occupancy and more activities for visitors to the park.
    -SAnews.gov.za

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Man sentenced to six years for fraudulently issuing a vehicle roadworthy certificate

    Source: South Africa News Agency

    Man sentenced to six years for fraudulently issuing a vehicle roadworthy certificate

    The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has welcomed the sentencing of a vehicle testing official from a private testing station who was found guilty of fraudulently issuing a vehicle roadworthy certificate.

    Kabelo Chilenge was sentenced in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court to six years direct imprisonment for fraudulently issuing a vehicle roadworthy certificate for a vehicle that he did not physically examine.

    The certificate was issued at Quick Test vehicle testing station in Modimolle, Limpopo, in April 2022, while the vehicle in question was in a police pound at the time.

    “Although no evidence was led to prove that Chilenge benefitted personally from the illicit transaction, the court drew inference that such conduct could not be executed without gratification.

    “The court said the accused earned a salary and there was no need for him to commit such an offence. It considered that unroadworthy vehicles cause accidents when allowed to operate on the roads,” the RTMC said on Friday.

    The RTMC said the sentence was appropriate and served as a deterrent to others who are involved in such unlawful activities.

    Members of the public have encouraged to report fraud and corruption via email: ntacu@rtmc.co.za or WhatsApp to 083 293 7989. – SAnews.gov.za

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Minister reaffirms SA’s position of former Zambian President’s burial

    Source: South Africa News Agency

    Minister reaffirms SA’s position of former Zambian President’s burial

    While a state funeral would be an appropriate tribute to the legacy of the late former Zambian President Edgar Lungu, South Africa has acknowledged the legal obligation to respect the wishes expressed by the former President’s immediate family for him to be laid to rest in South Africa. 

    “In reaffirming the South African government’s position, Minister [Ronald] Lamola emphasised that a state burial in Zambia represents the most fitting tribute to honour Former President Lungu’s distinguished legacy and service to the Zambian nation,” the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation said in a statement on Monday.   

    However, at the same time, the Minister acknowledged the legal obligation to respect the wishes expressed by the late former President’s immediate family for him to be laid to rest in South Africa. 

    Last week, the family of the late former President announced that he would be buried in a private ceremony in South Africa, following a dispute with the Zambian government regarding plans for a state funeral. 

    Former President Lungu passed away on 5 June 2025, in a local hospital in South Africa, after undergoing medical treatment. 

    READ | Condolences following the passing of former President of Zambia 

    In the meantime, Minister Lamola has stressed government’s commitment to addressing this sensitive matter with dignity, grace, and mutual respect, which are essential in honouring the memory of a respected statesman and the enduring bonds between South Africa and Zambia.

    The Minister spoke on Sunday, wrapping up a high-level diplomatic mission to Lusaka as the Presidential Special Envoy.
    Lamola was welcomed by Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, to whom he conveyed President Ramaphosa’s heartfelt condolences on behalf of the South African government and its citizens.

    The Minister expressed solidarity with the Zambian government and people on the untimely passing of former President Lungu, assuring them of South Africa’s steadfast support during this period of national mourning.

    “The Minister extended prayers and sympathies to all affected by this loss and reiterated South Africa’s steadfast friendship with Zambia,” said the Ministry. – SAnews.gov.za

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: SANParks announces free entry to Kgodumodumo Centre

    Source: South Africa News Agency

    SANParks announces free entry to Kgodumodumo Centre

    Entry into the newly launched Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretive Centre in the Free State will be free to the public until 30 September 2025.

    In a statement, the South African National Parks (SANParks) said Sunday’s launch of the centre at the Golden Gate Highlands National Park, marked a “significant date in the calendar of South Africa’s cultural heritage.”

    “The Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretive Centre is a unique interactive facility that offers visitors an innovative, creative and quality demonstration of world-class scientific knowledge in the paleontological, archaeological and geological disciplines.

    “In recognition of this significant development, South African National Parks announced that starting today [Sunday, 22 June 2025] until 30 September 2025 there will be free entry to the centre for all visitors,” said SANParks.

    As a result of this announcement, schools, tertiary students, communities adjacent to Golden Gate Highlands National Park and Thabo Mafutsenyane District Municipality residents will be amongst South Africans who stands to benefit from the offering.

    To qualify for entry visitors are required to present a valid identification document.

    The Department of Tourism launched the centre in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE). Speaking at Sunday’s launch, Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille said that government is diversifying the country’s tourism attractions in order to grow tourism.

    READ | Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretation Centre set to grow tourism

    Meanwhile, DFFE Minister, Dr Dion George, has hailed the Centre as a powerful tool for environmental education.

    The world-class facility merges science, culture, and conservation to celebrate South Africa’s rich prehistoric heritage.

    READ | Minister welcomes launch of Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretation Centre

    Visitors at the centre can explore the earth’s ancient history while being inspired to protect its future.

    The centre is managed by SANParks, and it is envisaged that the facility will increase the bed occupancy and more activities for visitors to the park. 

    The centre is set to be a key driver of local economic development, job creation and tourism growth in the eastern Free State. – SAnews.gov.za

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Deputy President concludes working visit to Russia

    Source: South Africa News Agency

    Deputy President concludes working visit to Russia

    Deputy President Paul Mashatile has returned to South Africa after successfully concluding a working visit to Russia, which included engagements in Moscow and St. Petersburg, said the Presidency on Monday.

    His activities were focused on strengthening the bilateral trade and economic relations between South Africa and Russia.
    Deputy President Mashatile arrived in Moscow on Tuesday, 17 June 2025. 

    He was welcomed by Russia’s Deputy Head of State Protocol Andrei Milyaev, Deputy Director of the African Department Andrei Stotlarov, and Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Alvin Botes. 

    The visit began in earnest with the Deputy President laying wreaths at the Mausoleum of Moses Kotane and J.B. Marks, located in the Novodevichy Cemetery, a United Nations Heritage Site in Moscow.

    Kotane and Marks were anti-apartheid activists who played pivotal roles in the South African Communist Party and the African National Congress. 

    Initially buried for years in Moscow, their remains were subsequently returned by the South African Government and reburied in the North West in 2015.

    In Moscow, Deputy President Mashatile met with Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin at the Russian House of the Government. 
    They discussed opportunities for enhancing bilateral political and economic cooperation between South Africa and Russia.
    The dialogue focused on various areas for further collaboration, including trade and investment, minerals and energy, agriculture, health, and education.

    Deputy President Mashatile travelled to St. Petersburg State University, where he delivered a public lecture on the theme “South Africa’s G20 Presidency in a Rapidly Changing Geopolitical Environment.” 

    The audience for the lecture included faculty professors, students, members of the academic community, as well as media representatives and members of the diplomatic corps.

    READ | Deputy President calls for solidarity as global landscape changes

    In St. Petersburg, the Deputy President visited President Vladimir Putin at the Constantine Palace, where they held bilateral meetings with the Russian delegation, which included Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

    The Deputy President expressed gratitude, on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa and the citizens, for Russia’s support in the anti-apartheid struggle and its contributions to socio-economic emancipation beyond the achievement of freedom and democracy.

    “I have been tasked by the President to work tirelessly towards the translation of the strong foundation of our strategic relations into higher trade and economic ties for the mutual benefit of our countries and our people,” said the Deputy President.

    He delivered remarks during the plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF’25), following President Putin’s address. 

    READ | SA supports the inclusion of more voices at SPIEF 

    In addition, the Deputy President spoke at the South African Trade and Investment Seminar at SPIEF’25, which was attended by business and government leaders from both Russia and South Africa.

    “We are pleased to note that through regular Parliamentary exchanges and engagements, we have been able to address common challenges, explore new opportunities for collaboration, and deepen our friendship,” he said.

    The Deputy President also met with the Chairman of the State Duma, Vyacheslav Volodin. 

    The Deputy President expressed his appreciation for the ongoing collaboration between the State Duma and South Africa throughout the years. 

    He emphasised the significance of parliamentary diplomacy as a means to enhance government initiatives, promote dialogue, and facilitate progress in trade and other sectors.

    He concluded his trip with a guided tour and site visit to the Port of St. Petersburg, where he met with the port’s leadership and workers.
    This site visit followed discussions by officials from Russia and South Africa during the 18th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation (ITEC). 

    During these talks, the two countries finalised their cooperation in the maritime sector and agreed to collaborate with participants from the logistics industry and port authorities of both nations to ensure the mutually beneficial use of port infrastructure.

    Deputy President Mashatile also had the opportunity to sit down with two major Russian television news networks, Russia Today and Sputnik Africa, where he reflected on some important insights from his working visit. 

    Key takeaways included a strong emphasis on enhancing economic cooperation in various sectors such as agriculture, automotive, energy, mining, and collaboration in science and technology. – SAnews.gov.za

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  • MIL-OSI Video: UK The woolsack: seat of the Lord Speaker

    Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)

    Introduced in the 14th century, the woolsack is thought to have been designed to reflect the economic importance of the wool trade in England. Today, it’s filled with wool from Britain and across the Commonwealth. Discover the history and significance of the seat of the Lord Speaker with Curator of the Historic Furniture and Decorative Arts Collection, Eloise.

    Watch the full film on the House of Lords YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7PSkYx-5KM&feature=youtu.be

    Find out more about the role and work of the Lord Speaker https://www.parliament.uk/business/lords/lord-speaker/

    The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK Parliament. It plays a crucial role in examining bills, questioning government action and investigating public policy. Find out more https://www.parliament.uk/business/lords/

    If you’re interested in seeing it for yourself, why not book a tour of the Palace of Westminster? https://www.parliament.uk/visiting/visiting-and-tours/

    Catch-up on House of Lords business:

    Watch live events: https://parliamentlive.tv/Lords
    Read the latest news: https://www.parliament.uk/lords/

    Stay up to date with the House of Lords on social media:

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  • PM Modi highlights 11 years of transformative mining reforms

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted how the pivotal reforms undertaken over the past eleven years have positioned India’s mining sector as a beacon of cooperative federalism and transparent governance.

    Responding to an article shared by Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, PM Modi said on X: “Union Minister Shri Kishan Reddy writes how reforms in the past 11 years have made cooperative federalism a hallmark of the mining sector, deepening Centre-State cooperation and improving overall governance.”

    In his article, Reddy discusses how the mining sector is silently emerging as a key pillar in the journey towards Viksit Bharat.

    “Over the last 11 years, under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble PM Shri
    Narendra Modi ji, strategic initiatives and legislative reforms, including the National Critical Mineral Mission, and amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act have ensured a transparent and efficient mining sector,” said Reddy on X.

    Hailing the reforms in the mining sector, the Union Minister states that a modern and sustainable mining ecosystem will drive the industries of the future and firmly position India on the global economic map as it progresses towards its goal of Viksit Bharat.

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: LGBTQIA+ Legal Guidebook launched in Philippines for Pride Month

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    World news story

    LGBTQIA+ Legal Guidebook launched in Philippines for Pride Month

    The British Embassy Manila launched the LGBTQIA+ Legal Guidebook, reaffirming support for equality and human rights for the LGBTQIA+ community.

    Ambassador Laure Beaufils (centre) is presented with a reproduction of Justin Nuyda’s Search Mindscape: Pride during the British Embassy’s Pride Reception. From right: Rhadem Musawah, Mujer LGBT; Emmanuele Parra, TrustLaw; Ambassador Laure Beaufils; Ayni Nuda; and Toni Gee, Mujer LGBT

    British Ambassador to the Philippines, Laure Beaufils, hosted a Pride Reception reaffirming the UK’s commitment to advance human rights and equality for the LGBTQIA+ community.

    The event saw the launch of the Comprehensive LGBTQIA+ Legal Guidebook, which aims to equip LGBTQIA+ organisations, activists and advocates with knowledge and tools against unfair treatment and discrimination. The Guidebook was developed by Mujer LGBTQIA+ Organisation, in collaboration with TrustLaw, Thomson Reuters Foundation and SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan.

    The British Embassy supported the publication of the Guidebook, recognising its value as a practical resource designed to empower members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

    Rhadem Musawah from Mujer LGBT+ Organisation stated:

    This book is a product of almost two years of research, consultation and deep reflection. It includes key laws like the Anti-Terror Law, Safe Spaces Act and Anti-Discrimination Ordinances. More importantly, it provides clear, step-by-step guidance on what to do, where to go and who to call. It is practical, accessible and rooted in the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ groups on the ground. This is not just a legal tool—it is a lifeline. A product of struggle and survival.

    The reception also included a panel discussion with members from the LGBTQIA+ community who shared insights on the challenges they face. They discussed available tools and strategies to protect and support the LGBTQIA+ community and highlighted how the UK and other countries can help maintain progress on equal rights.

    Ambassador Beaufils reaffirmed the UK’s unwavering support and commitment to championing LGBTQIA+. She stated:

    In a time when we are witnessing a roll back on rights across the world, it is crucial that we all work together in upholding the human rights, dignity and freedom of the LGBTQIA+ community.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Good Distribution Practice for Veterinary Medicinal Products in Great Britain published

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    News story

    Good Distribution Practice for Veterinary Medicinal Products in Great Britain published

    The VMD has published the Good Distribution Practice (GDP) for Veterinary Medicinal Products in Great Britain, providing updated guidance for wholesale dealers.

    The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has published the Good Distribution Practice for Veterinary Medicinal Products in Great Britain, providing updated guidance for wholesale dealers to ensure the safe and effective distribution of veterinary medicines.

    This new guidance outlines the minimum standards that wholesale dealers must meet to comply with their legal obligations under the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMR). It is designed to support the integrity of the supply chain and ensure that veterinary medicinal products are consistently stored, transported, and handled under suitable conditions.

    Key areas covered in the guidance include:

    • Quality management systems to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
    • Personnel responsibilities and training requirements.
    • Premises and equipment standards for storage and distribution.
    • Documentation and record-keeping to ensure traceability.
    • Handling of complaints, returns, and recalls to protect animal and public health.

    The GDP guidance is applicable to all holders of a Wholesale Dealer’s Authorisation (WDA) for veterinary medicinal products in Great Britain. It aligns with international best practices and reflects the VMD’s commitment to maintaining high standards in the veterinary medicines supply chain.

    Wholesale dealers are encouraged to review the guidance in full and ensure their operations are compliant. The VMD will use this guidance as a reference during inspections and compliance assessments.

    Access the Guidance

    The full Good Distribution Practice for Veterinary Medicinal Products in Great Britain document is available to download from Good Distribution Practice for Veterinary Medicinal Products in Great Britain.

    For further information or queries, please contact the VMD Inspections Team at inspections@vmd.gov.uk

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Trendwatching: Radical Innovations in Creative Industries and Creativity

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    Rapid technological development, adaptation of business processes to new economic realities and changing audience demands require creative industry specialists to be aware of current trends and be flexible when implementing projects. In April – May 2025 Institute for the Development of Creative Industries (IRKI) Faculty of Creative Industries HSE University conducted a study of trends in the creative industries.

    The study surveyed over 300 leading experts representing various creative industries. The experts were asked to predict key trends, radical innovations and developments that will appear in the creative industries and the creative sphere in the next three years.

    How exactly will the creative economy change under the influence of new technologies and trends? The survey results allow us to clearly define the main directions of this transformation.

    Technological trends in creative industries:

    the active implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in all creative industries – from generating content in advertising to helping composers create music;

    Neurotechnologies and wearable devices that allow reading body metrics and creating new forms of interaction are becoming key to the development of interactive media and music; development of cognitive neuroadapted wearable predictive models;

    Metaverses, mixed and augmented reality (AR/MR) are used as tools for integrating brands into digital spaces; integrating creative projects with IoT (Internet of Things).

    Changes in approaches to creativity:

    transition from template solutions to experimental approaches;

    Personalization and interactivity are becoming the standard, from customized experiences at events to deep personalization of content in advertising;

    automation of routine processes frees up more time for creativity;

    Gamification is becoming the standard for project implementation.

    Financial assessment of creative results:

    data and metrics are used for the financial evaluation of creative results, big data allows for a fair assessment and determination of the cost of a product based on its usefulness to the end consumer, which will allow for setting an equilibrium price for creative products (for example, reading audience reactions in interactive media);

    The marketplace market is transforming creativity by setting new rules for pricing and distributing creative products.

    Education and Science:

    convergence of different sciences and representation of interdisciplinary tools;

    the emergence of new Practice as Research formats;

    further convergence of science, art and education based on the innovative principles of open science;

    digitalization of science and the development of the format of electronic scientific journals create new formats for the dissemination of knowledge: the formation of creative digital platforms and the creation of a repository of high-quality metadata;

    dissemination of scientific knowledge on Open Access platforms;

    the emergence of neural network pedagogical simulacra.

    Social and cultural changes:

    Segmenting audiences into smaller communities requires more targeted creative strategies;

    the elitism of live events (concerts, exhibitions) is combined with the development of community and user-generated content (UGC);

    increasing emphasis on the individual experience of the participant/viewer, developing event interactivity.

    “An important place in our “HSE Journal of Art and Design“is engaged in the study of the latest theories in the field of art and design practices. In the coming years, new formats of Practice as Research, when practicing artists come to science, will determine innovative publishing strategies for art and design magazines,” says Irina Sakhno, professor Design schools HSE University Faculty of Arts and Design, Editor-in-Chief of the HSE University Journal of Art

    “Artificial intelligence will become an assistant in performing routine tasks, which will give more time for creativity. In the fashion industry, AI will be actively used in work on collection campaigns,” comments Elena Ermakovishna, head of the HSE CREATIVE HUB and teacher at the School of Design, producer of cultural events, art critic, designer.

    “In music, there is the elitism of live concerts and a focus on the artist’s work with the development of a community of like-minded people, a model of recursive mythologization of the narratives of the artist’s musical creativity with the construction of additional branches of transmedia based on fan fiction and UGC (user-generated content),” explains Evgenia Evpak, composer, historian of musical innovation, and researcher of the music industry.

    “Storytelling will become the basis of advertising,” comments Alexander Baru, a teacher of design thinking and marketing at the HSE School of Design.

    Experts believe that creative industries are in for a radical transformation under the influence of new technologies. This will require flexibility from professionals and institutions and a revision of traditional business models.

    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 Asia-Pac: Housing Authority serves notice of re-entry on Aggressive Construction Company Limited

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Housing Authority serves notice of re-entry on Aggressive Construction Company Limited 
         The Hong Kong Housing Authority (HA) said today (June 23) that since the performance of Aggressive Construction Company Limited (ACCL) in respect of three public housing projects as listed below was far below the contract requirements, the HA served notice of re-entry on ACCL today for each of these projects according to relevant contract provisions.
     
         The three construction projects are:
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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Bay area legal exam set

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    The 2025 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Legal Professional Examination (GBA Examination) will be held on October 25 in Shenzhen and Zhuhai, Guangdong and eligible applicants can apply through the Ministry of Justice website from June 25 to July 4.

    Secretary for Justice Paul Lam said that as the GBA Examination continues to be held and the team of GBA lawyers continues to grow, the pilot scheme fully harnesses the GBA’s unique advantage of “one country, two systems and three jurisdictions”, contributing to the construction of rule of law in the GBA.

    “The pilot scheme will expire next year. We will actively strive for the scheme of GBA lawyers to be regularised.”

    The GBA Examination has been held four times. More than 560 Hong Kong and Macau legal practitioners have passed the examination and obtained the Guangdong-Hongkong-Macao Greater Bay Area Lawyer’s License to provide legal services in the nine Mainland municipalities in the GBA on specified civil and commercial matters to which the Mainland laws apply.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Remembering the Gros Ventre Slide of 1925

    Source: US Geological Survey

    Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles is a weekly column written by scientists and collaborators of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. This week’s contribution is from James Mauch, geologist with the Wyoming State Geological Survey.

    Photograph taken several months after the Gros Ventre Slide, Wyoming, showing the slide path (background), debris at the toe (foreground), and the waters of Lower Slide Lake.  Photo by William C. Alden, U.S. Geological Survey, 1925.

    June 23, 2025, marks the 100th anniversary of the Gros Ventre Slide, the largest and one of the most impactful landslides to occur in the Greater Yellowstone region in recorded history. At approximately 4 PM on that day in 1925, an estimated 50 million cubic yards (38 million cubic meters) of rock and debris tumbled down the north side of Sheep Mountain—14 miles (23 kilometers) northeast of the town of Jackson, Wyoming—and into the valley of the Gros Ventre River 2,100 feet (640 meters) below. Within minutes the valley floor was buried beneath more than 200 feet (61 meters) of rocky debris and the river was dammed, creating Lower Slide Lake.

    Remarkably, the 1925 landslide claimed no lives. Rancher Guil Huff, whose firsthand account remains invaluable to geologists studying the event, narrowly escaped the surging debris with his horse at a full gallop. However, tragedy struck about two years later on May 18, 1927, when the snowmelt-swollen Gros Ventre River breached the landslide dam and unleashed a devastating flood. This flood destroyed the town of Kelly, 4 miles (6 kilometers) downstream from the dam, and resulted in six fatalities. The lessons learned from the Kelly Flood would prove crucial in the aftermath of the 1959 Madison Slide, a consequence of the M7.3 Hebgen Lake earthquake, when engineers averted a similar disaster by constructing a spillway to lower the water level in the lake that formed on the Madison River upstream of the slide.

    What caused the Gros Ventre Slide? The south side of the Gros Ventre River valley, where the landslide occurred, is underlain by sedimentary rocks that are tilted northward roughly parallel to the forested hillslope. The base of this hillslope is undercut as a result of the long-term incision and erosion by the river. The rock exposed at the surface of the slope is the Tensleep Sandstone—a layer that groundwater can easily penetrate due to the space between sand grains as well as numerous joints and fractures. Beneath the Tensleep Sandstone, the shale beds of the Amsden Formation form a barrier to groundwater flow. This allows for groundwater to collect at the interface between the Tensleep and Amsden, where weak, heavily weathered siltstone layers are present.

    Oblique lidar shaded relief map looking east up the Gros Ventre River valley, Wyoming. The Gros Ventre Slide, which occurred on June 23, 1925, is outlined in black, and it moved from the high ridge on the south (right side of image) into the valley below. North-dipping sedimentary rock units are labeled in white, separated by white dashed lines. The slope failed near the contact of the Tensleep Sandstone and the underlying Amsden Formation. Abundant rainfall and snowmelt during a particularly wet spring saturated weak layers at the base of the Tensleep Sandstone, where groundwater collects above the impermeable shales of the Amsden Formation. These saturated conditions lowered the frictional strength of the weak layers and set the stage for the landslide, which may have been triggered by a small earthquake. Other landslides are visible in the lidar image, including the prehistoric Devils Elbow Slide and the Red Slide, which occurred six days after the Gros Ventre Slide on Jun 29, 1925. (Lidar digital elevation models published in 2024 by the U.S. Geological Survey 3D Elevation Program and downloaded from https://apps.nationalmap.gov/downloader/.)
    Photograph of the Gros Ventre Slide 100 years after it occurred. View is to the south, with the landslide scar visible in the middle of the treed hillslope across the valley. Lower Slide Lake, which formed behind the landslide debris, is visible on the left side of the photograph.  Photo by James Mauch, Wyoming State Geological Survey, June 7, 2025.

    When these weak layers become saturated with water, they lose their frictional strength and become more likely to fail. This was the exact condition that preceded the Gros Ventre Slide in the spring of 1925, which was marked by unusually warm and wet weather that saturated the ground. The final landslide trigger may have been an earthquake. Although there were no seismic instruments in the area at the time, local residents reported feeling several earthquakes in the weeks leading up to June 23—including an earthquake of estimated magnitude 3–4 that occurred at 8 PM on June 22, just 20 hours before the landslide. It’s possible that ground shaking from this earthquake kicked off a chain reaction that began with liquefaction of the saturated, weak layers at the base of the Tensleep and culminated hours later with massive collapse of the hillside. The result was a profound change to the landscape that is unmistakable to this day.

    While much has changed in the century since the Gros Ventre Slide, the underlying geologic factors that contributed to the event remain the same. The Gros Ventre River valley, like many of the mountainous areas surrounding Yellowstone, is characterized by steep slopes and relatively weak rocks, making landslides an ongoing risk. Thanks to modern tools like lidar and landslide susceptibility mapping, we have a better sense than ever before where landslides have occurred in the past and where they will likely occur in the future. The legacy of such historic events underpins the work of Yellowstone Volcano Observatory scientists who study geologic hazards and communicate their findings with the public. One hundred years later, the Gros Ventre Slide stands as an important milestone in the human and natural history of the Greater Yellowstone region, reminding us of the power and destructive potential of unstable slopes in this dynamic landscape.

    Further reading

    Alden, W.C., 1928, Landslide and flood at Gros Ventre, Wyoming: Transactions of the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers, v. 76, p. 347–360.

    Smith, R.B., Pelton, J.R., and Love, J.D., 1976, Seismicity and the possibility of earthquake related landslides in the Teton-Gros Ventre-Jackson Hole area, Wyoming: Contributions to Geology, University of Wyoming, v. 14, no. 2, p. 57–64, https://pubs.geoscienceworld.org/uwyo/rmg/article-abstract/14/2/57/87702/Seismicity-and-the-possibility-of-earthquake?redirectedFrom=PDF.

    Voight, Barry, 1978, Lower Gros Ventre Slide, Wyoming, U.S.A., in Voight, Barry, ed., Rockslides and Avalanches, 1—Natural Phenomena, Developments in Geotechnical Engineering, v. 14A: Amsterdam, Elsevier, p. 113–162, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-444-41507-3.50011-8.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: DHS Issues National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin Amid Israel-Iran Conflict

    Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency

    Headline: DHS Issues National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin Amid Israel-Iran Conflict

    lass=”text-align-center”>There are currently no specific credible threats against the homeland 
    WASHINGTON – Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem issued a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin regarding a heightened threat environment across the United States due to the direct involvement of the United States in the ongoing conflict between the nations of Israel and Iran

    There are currently no specific credible threats against the homeland

       
    “It is our duty to keep the nation safe and informed, especially during times of conflict,” said Secretary Kristi Noem

    “The ongoing Israel-Iran conflict brings the possibility of increased threat to the homeland in the form of possible cyberattacks, acts of violence, and antisemitic hate crimes

    ”
    This NTAS Bulletin will expire on September 22, 2025

      The public should report any suspicious activity or threats of violence to local law enforcement, FBI Field Offices, or a local Fusion Center

      
    Read the NTAS Bulletin here

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Wayne County

    Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency

    Headline: Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Wayne County

    Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Wayne County

    A Disaster Recovery Center with FEMA Individual Assistance staff is opening in Wayne County to help people affected by the March 14-15 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and wildfires

    The Disaster Recovery Center opens Monday, June 23

    FEMA and the U

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    Small Business Administration will help impacted residents with their disaster assistance applications, answer questions, and upload required documents

    Opening Monday, June 23LOCATIONHOURS OF OPERATIONWayne CountyTabernacle Baptist Church402 E Daniels St

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    To save time, please apply for FEMA assistance before coming to a Disaster Recovery Center

    Apply online at DisasterAssistance

    gov or by calling 800-621-3362

     If you are unable to apply online or by phone, someone at the Disaster Recovery Center can assist you

     You may visit any location, no matter where you are staying now

    If your home or personal property sustained damage not covered by insurance, FEMA may be able to provide money to help you pay for home repairs, a temporary place to live, and replace essential personal property that was destroyed

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Curiosity Blog, Sols 4577-4579: Watch the Skies

    Source: NASA

    Written by Deborah Padgett, OPGS Task Lead at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory
    Earth planning date: Friday, June 20, 2025
    During the plan covering Sols 4575-4576, Curiosity continued our investigation of mysterious boxwork structures on the shoulders of Mount Sharp. After a successful 56-meter drive (about 184 feet), Curiosity is now parked in a trough cutting through a highly fractured region covered by linear features thought to be evidence of groundwater flow in the distant past of Mars. With all six wheels firmly planted on solid ground, our rover is ready for contact science! Unfortunately, a repeat of the frost-detection experiment expected for the weekend plan is postponed for a few days due to a well-understood ChemCam issue. In the meantime, our atmospheric investigations have a chance to shine, as they received additional time to observe the Martian sky.
    In the early afternoon of Sol 4577, Curiosity’s navigation cameras will take a movie of the upper reaches of Aeolis Mons (Mount Sharp), hoping to see moving cloud shadows. This observation enables the team to calculate the altitude of clouds drifting over the peak. Next, Navcam will point straight up, to image cloud motion at the zenith and determine wind direction at their altitude. Mastcam will then do a series of small mosaics to study the rover workspace and features of the trough that Curiosity has entered. First is a 6×4 stereo mosaic of the workspace and the contact science targets “Copacabana” and “Copiapo.” The first target is a representative sample of the trough bedrock, and its name celebrates a town in Bolivia located on the shores of Lake Titicaca. The second target is a section of lighter-toned material, which may be associated with stripes or “veins” filling the many crosscutting fractures in the local stones. These are the deposits potentially left by groundwater intrusion long ago. The name “Copiapo” honors a silver mining city in the extremely dry Atacama desert of northern Chile. A second 6×3 Mastcam stereo mosaic will look at active cracks in the trough. Two additional 5×1 Mastcam stereo mosaics target “Ardamarca,” a ridge parallel to the trough walls, and a cliff exposing layers of rock at the base of “Mishe Mokwa” butte. At our current location, all the Curiosity target names are taken from the Uyuni geologic quadrangle named after the otherworldly lake bed and ephemeral lake high on the Bolivian altiplano, but the Mishe Mokwa butte is back in the Altadena quad, named for a popular hiking trail in the Santa Monica Mountains. After this lengthy science block, Curiosity will deploy its arm, brush the dust from Copacabana with the DRT, then image both it and Copiapo with the MAHLI microscopic imager. Overnight, APXS will determine the composition of these two targets. 
    Early in the morning of Sol 4578, Mastcam will take large 27×5 and 18×3 stereo mosaics of different parts of the trough, using morning light to highlight the terrain shadows. Later in the day, Navcam will do a 360 sky survey, determining phase function across the entire sky. A 25-meter drive (about 82 feet) will follow, and the post-drive imaging includes both a 360-degree Navcam panorama of our new location and an image of the ground under the rover with MARDI in the evening twilight. The next sol is all atmospheric science, with an extensive set of afternoon suprahorizon movies and a dust-devil survey for Navcam, as well as a Mastcam dust opacity observation. The final set of observations in this plan happens on the morning of Sol 4580 with more Navcam suprahorizon and zenith movies to observe clouds, a Navcam dust opacity measurement across Gale Crater, and a last Mastcam tau. On Monday, we expect to plan another drive and hope to return to the frost-detection experiment soon as we explore the boxwork canyons of Mars.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in the City of St. Louis

    Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency

    Headline: Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in the City of St

    Louis

    Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in the City of St

    Louis

    Disaster Recovery Centers with FEMA Individual Assistance staff are opening in the City of St

    Louis to help people affected by the May 16 tornado and storms

    The first Disaster Recovery Center opens this Saturday, June 21

    At all locations, FEMA and the U

    S

    Small Business Administration will help impacted residents with their disaster assistance applications, answer questions, and upload required documents

    More locations in the City of St

    Louis will be announced next week

    Opening Saturday, June 21LOCATIONHOURS OF OPERATIONUnion Tabernacle M

    B

    Church626 N

    Newstead Ave

    St

    Louis, MO 63108Monday – Saturday: 8 a

    m

    – 8 p

    m

    Sunday: ClosedTo save time, please apply for FEMA assistance before coming to a Disaster Recovery Center

    Apply online at DisasterAssistance

    gov or by calling 800-621-3362

     If you are unable to apply online or by phone, someone at the Disaster Recovery Center can assist you

     You may visit any location, no matter where you are staying now

    If your home or personal property sustained damage not covered by insurance, FEMA may be able to provide money to help you pay for home repairs, a temporary place to live, and replace essential personal property that was destroyed

    sara

    zuckerman
    Fri, 06/20/2025 – 23:22

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Disaster Recovery Center in Franklin County to Close June 20

    Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency

    Headline: Disaster Recovery Center in Franklin County to Close June 20

    Disaster Recovery Center in Franklin County to Close June 20

    The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Franklin County will permanently close this Friday, June 20 at 7 p

    m

     The center is located at: First Baptist Church of Gray Summit2705 Highway 100Gray Summit, MO 63039Open daily 8 a

    m

    to 7 p

    m

    Help is still available online and by phone

    The fastest way to stay in touch with FEMA is online at DisasterAssistance

    gov

    You can also call 800-621-3362 or download the FEMA app

     The FEMA application deadline for the March 14-15 severe storms is July 22, 2025

    Apply online or by phone

    Homeowners and renters affected by the March 14-15 disaster in Bollinger, Butler, Camden, Carter, Franklin, Howell, Iron, Jefferson, Oregon, Ozark, Perry, Phelps, Reynolds, Ripley, St

    Louis, Wayne, Webster, and Wright counties may be eligible for FEMA assistance that includes rental assistance, lodging expenses reimbursement, home repair and other needs

    sara

    zuckerman
    Fri, 06/20/2025 – 23:08

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