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  • MIL-OSI: Generative AI expected to accelerate entry-level career progress across industries

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Press contact:
    Mollie Mellows
    Tel.: + 44 (0) 7342 709384
    E-mail: mollie.mellows@capgemini.com

    Generative AI expected to accelerate entry-level career progress across industries

    • Employees believe generative AI will facilitate a third (32%) of entry level tasks over the next 12 months.
    • 6 in 10 managers and most employees (71%) expect entry-level roles across functions to evolve from creation to reviewing generative AI outputs, over the next 3 years.
    • Over three-quarters (78%) of leaders and managers predict generative AI will augment their problem-solving and decision-making in the next three years, and over half think manager-level positions will evolve towards specialization.

    Paris, October 17, 2024 – The Capgemini Research Institute’s new report on generative AI (Gen AI) in management, ‘Gen AI at work: Shaping the future of organizations’, published today, suggests that Gen AI could have a positive impact on early-stage careers. In the longer-term, the report finds that Gen AI has the potential to create new job roles, transform organizational structures, drive human-AI fusion teams, and make managerial roles more specialist. However, adoption remains low and nascent. The report finds most employees lack the training they need to develop Gen AI skills.

    Whilst the impact of Gen AI on careers has been hotly debated, this new research finds the majority of business leaders believe that entry level roles could become more autonomous and evolve into frontline managerial roles within the next three years. With this in mind, the proportion of managers in teams across functions could expand from 44% to 53% in the next three years; only 18% of leaders and managers believe that Gen AI will reduce middle management.

    Employees think that, over the next 12 months, generative AI tools could lead to an average time saving of 18% for entry-level workers, implying there could be significant productivity improvements for junior employees. However, the cost of the Gen AI tool must also be taken into account, cites the report. Furthermore, 81% of leaders and managers expect new roles such as data curators, AI ethics specialists and algorithm trainers to emerge at the entry level.

    “Generative AI tools are becoming more adept at assisting with complex managerial tasks, which could challenge the status quo of organizational structure and ways of working,” said Roshan Gya, CEO of Capgemini Invent and member of the Group Executive Committee. “Generative AI has the potential to shift from a co-pilot to a co-thinker, capable of strategic collaboration, adding new perspectives and challenging assumptions. This shift could unlock significant value when tailored to specific business use cases but is dependent on several factors, including organizations prioritizing building the skills and readiness of employees, taking proactive steps around talent acquisition and development.”

    Potential to redefine management but still a significant gap on actual usage
    The report finds that Gen AI is transitioning the view of future leadership and managerial roles toward becoming more strategic, focusing on decision making and fostering innovation. In fact, many managers and leaders currently believe that Gen AI tools could act as co-thinkers for them. 65% of the leaders and managers surveyed see high potential in Gen AI for complex strategic tasks, and more than half of leaders believe managers will play a critical role as catalysts of Gen AI-driven change. The technology could also save leaders and managers up to seven hours each week, with nearly 8 in 10 leaders believing that Gen AI will positively impact their productivity in the next 12 months.

    Gen AI has the potential to amplify the strategic scope of leaderships roles. Currently, managers spend more than one-third of their time on administrative tasks. However, AI’s ability to automate much of this work provides opportunities to focus on strategic-planning and problem-solving tasks. In the next three years, over three-quarters (78%) of leaders and managers expect Gen AI to augment their problem-solving and decision-making, and over half believe manager-level positions will evolve towards specialization. 57% of leaders at organizations advanced in their Gen AI implementation already see their roles becoming more strategic.

    While adoption of Gen AI in management has good potential, there is a significant gap between potential and actual usage. Although 97% of leaders and managers say that they have experimented with Gen AI tools, only 15% use Gen AI tools at least once a day in their work.

    Organizational structures need to transform to enable cohesive human-AI collaboration
    For nearly half (46%) of teams, AI is used simply as a tool to enhance existing capabilities and workflows. However, human-machine partnerships are starting to be embraced. One in three teams are currently using AI as a ‘team member’, for example by enhancing human performance or using AI agents to complete predefined tasks without human intervention. According to the research, today AI is used as a supervisor in only 1% of teams i.e., it is directing, allocating, or prioritizing work for humans. Yet, in the next 12 months, 13% of teams expect to use AI in this role. In an AI-led environment, human judgment is increasingly important, and the majority of leaders, managers and employees in the research acknowledge this.

    Training and managerial guidance required to secure the future of Gen AI at work

    Despite the potential of Gen AI to boost productivity across job functions, adoption remains nascent. While almost two-thirds (64%) of workers already use Gen AI tools for their work, only 20% of employees use Gen AI tools daily.

    Employees also lack proficiency in key skills, with only 16% believing they are getting the support they need to develop Gen AI skills. Only 13% of employees say they are well-versed in machine conversational skills; only a third say they can manage Gen AI systemic risks; and less than half claim to have prompt engineering skills. The report suggests that team members should be equipped with the right AI skills, defining rules and responsibilities for cohesive human and Gen AI collaboration, ensuring accountability when Gen AI systems make mistakes, and adapting workflows and processes for the new era of Gen AI.

    Report Methodology
    Capgemini Research Institute conducted a global quantitative executive survey in May 2024 across 15 different countries and 11 key industries, surveying 1,500 respondents from 500 organizations, with annual revenue of more than $1 billion. Each unique organization is represented by three executives, one each at leadership level, middle-management level, and front-line management level (the three respondents can be from different functions or locations). The report is also based on an entry-level employee survey to take their perspective on Gen AI adoption by their managers and leaders. The survey targeted 1,000 entry-level employees from the same 500 organizations as in the executive survey. Hence, overall, each organization, irrespective of location or function, is represented by five respondents – three executive-level (leaders and managers) and two entry-level employees. In addition to these executive and entry-level employee surveys, the report also draws on 15 in-depth interviews with independent experts from various industries across the globe to validate and substantiate findings. Please note, the study findings reflect the views of the respondents and are aimed at providing directional guidance.

    About Capgemini
    Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2023 global revenues of €22.5 billion.
    Get The Future You Want | http://www.capgemini.com

    About the Capgemini Research Institute
    The Capgemini Research Institute is Capgemini’s in-house think-tank on all things digital. The Institute publishes research on the impact of digital technologies on large traditional businesses. The team draws on the worldwide network of Capgemini experts and works closely with academic and technology partners. The Institute has dedicated research centers in India, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the United States. It was recently ranked #1 in the world for the quality of its research by independent analysts.
    Visit us at https://www.capgemini.com/researchinstitute/

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI China: Neolithic human settlement site discovered in north China

    Source: China State Council Information Office 3

    An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 10, 2024 shows a view of Nanpanshi relic site in Lincheng County of north China’s Hebei Province. A Neolithic human settlement site dating back approximately 6,000 years was found in north China’s Hebei Province, offering fresh evidence for archaeologists to have a deeper understanding of the cultural development and changes in the early Neolithic Age of China. (Photo by Chen Lei/Xinhua)

    A Neolithic human settlement site dating back approximately 6,000 years was found in north China’s Hebei Province, offering fresh evidence for archaeologists to have a deeper understanding of the cultural development and changes in the early Neolithic Age of China.

    The Nanpanshi relic site is located in Hebei’s Lincheng County and its excavation began in August. Archaeologists from the Hebei Normal University, Hebei Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology as well as local authorities in charge of cultural relics protection have excavated about 300 square meters of the site, with the fieldwork expected to be completed by the end of October.

    Bone wares, pottery and stone tools have been unearthed from the site, along with house foundations, tombs, urn burial sites and ash pits, according to He Xiangdong, a postgraduate student at the College of History and Culture at Hebei Normal University.

    Suo Lixia, from the Lincheng cultural relics protection and management authority, explained that during the Neolithic period, urn burials were used for children who had died young, with their bodies placed in covered pottery vessels and buried near houses or indoors.

    “The relics may offer insights into the living conditions and productivity of people from that time,” said Liu Zhenhua, an official in charge of culture and tourism in Lincheng, adding that plans are underway to develop an archaeological relics park at the site.

    MIL OSI China News –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI China: Xinjiang attracts visitors with cultural richness, natural splendor

    Source: China State Council Information Office 3

    An attendee of the 6th World Media Summit interacts with a dancer in Jiayi Village of Xinhe County, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 15, 2024. The 6th World Media Summit opened on Monday in Urumqi, capital city of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Chen Shuo)

    Captivated by the beautiful melodies of traditional instruments and the vibrant Uygur dance performance, Joshua Isaac Jere from Zambia couldn’t resist the infectious rhythm and warm hospitality, and joined the dancers in their joyous celebration in Jiayi Village.

    Jiayi, located in Xinhe County, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, is renowned for its musical instrument production. Jere, an online news media manager of Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation, was part of an overseas media group visiting this small village. The trip followed the opening of the sixth World Media Summit in the regional capital of Urumqi.

    “It reminded me of home and I enjoyed it very much,” Jere said, noting that the musical instruments share many similarities with those back in his own country.

    Jiayi Village has over 300 years of history in Uygur ethnic musical instrument craftsmanship, which has been listed as a national intangible cultural heritage and features more than 10 types of meticulously handcrafted instruments, including Tambur and Dutar.

    “I have witnessed the villagers’ passion for preserving their traditional culture, especially in the crafts of handmade instruments, which have been passed down through generations,” said Kuik Cheng Kang, editor-in-chief of Malaysia’s Sin Chew Daily.

    Xinjiang’s distinct customs and lifestyle offer international visitors a glimpse into the rich diversity and inclusiveness of Chinese culture, a surprising and captivating experience for many, according to Kuik, who also believed that Xinjiang is showcasing its unique charm to the world with more confidence.

    This confidence stems from Xinjiang’s remarkable cultural and tourism resources, combined with the region’s unswerving efforts to forge itself into a more attractive, inclusive and accessible tourism hub.

    Covering one-sixth of China’s total land area, Xinjiang’s unique “three mountain ranges sandwiching two basins” terrain offers breathtaking natural scenery, from towering mountains and deep gorges to vast deserts and serene lakes.

    Xinjiang’s strategic location along the ancient Silk Road, combined with its diverse array of ethnic minorities, has forged rich cultural heritages. This is illustrated by the region’s multiple UNESCO world heritage sites, world intangible cultural heritages as well as national intangible cultural heritages.

    The unparalleled blend of natural beauty and historical significance makes Xinjiang a must-visit destination for those seeking both cultural and natural wonders, such as the Tianshan Mountains, Sayram Lake, Jiaohe Ruins and Kashgar Old Town.

    Beneath the soft glow of moonlight, another group of overseas travelers wandered into the 2,000-year-old ruins of Jiaohe. Once a key stop on the ancient Silk Road in Turpan, it now stands as the world’s largest and best-preserved clay-built ancient city. Accompanied by the sounds of flutes and strings, the visitors felt like they had been transported through time, immersing themselves in the ancient world through the performers’ chants.

    “The Jiaohe Ruins exemplify advanced concepts in cultural relic protection and cultural tourism development in China. They not only preserve the original appearance of the site but also enhance the experience with thoughtfully designed pathways, lighting, cave landscaping, background music and performances, creating a tranquil atmosphere that harmonizes with the ancient city,” said Marcelo Benez, chief commercial officer of Folha de S.Paulo.

    He said the trip to Turpan provided him with an unprecedented experience. “This remarkable place is incredibly diverse, where the past and future, history and modernity, technology and tradition intertwine in an almost unbelievable way. For first-time visitors, surprises seem to arise at every turn.”

    Delvin O’Neale Thoma, deputy minister of Media Department of Republic of Nauru, said he had only seen such cultural relics in documentaries before and being able to stand amidst such a historically significant site left a deep impression on him.

    In recent years, tourism in Xinjiang has surged in popularity, driven by a range of measures designed to enrich the travel experience, improve transportation options, and ensure the sustainable preservation of cultural resources.

    Between January and September 2024, Xinjiang received 245 million tourists from home and abroad. Tourism revenue for the first three quarters of 2024 and that of the entire 2023 reached 287.58 billion yuan (about 40.4 billion U.S. dollars) and 296.72 billion yuan, respectively.

    Xinjiang is also enhancing its tourism infrastructure by focusing on developing world-class tourist destinations, resorts, and cities over the next three years. Key scenic roads, such as the Duku Highway, will be upgraded into top self-driving routes.

    Improved transportation, including domestic and overseas flight routes and rural road projects, will further boost the region’s tourism growth, according to Sun Hongmei, vice chairperson of the regional government.

    By promoting internationalized tourism services, including accepting foreign bank cards, streamlining hotel check-in procedures to reduce wait times, and enabling foreign tourists to reserve tickets using passports and permanent residence IDs online, Xinjiang is also committed to enhancing convenience for overseas tourists. 

    MIL OSI China News –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Karolinska Development’s portfolio company Umecrine Cognition presents new preclinical Parkinson’s data on golexanolone at the scientific conference, INBC 2024

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – October 17, 2024. Karolinska Development AB (Nasdaq Stockholm: KDEV) today announces that its portfolio company Umecrine Cognition will present new preclinical data on golexanolone, showing retained dopamine signalling in Parkinson’s disease, at the 10th International Conference on Neurology and Brain Disorders 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland, US, during October 21-23.

    Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease hallmarked by motor symptoms and disrupted cognitive functions as well as mental health. The disorder is caused by the loss of nerve cells in the brain that produce the signaling substance dopamine, which leads to various symptoms reducing the patient’s well-being and quality of life.

    The results from the preclinical study that will be presented at INBC 2024 showed that treatment with Umecrine Cognitions’ clinical drug candidate golexanolone significantly reduced the decrease of a dopamine-producing enzyme in the brain and returned dopamine to normal levels. The study also showed that an early onset of treatment generated sustained effects, indicating a potential for reduced symptomatic progression. These results support previous findings of improved motor coordination and non-motor behavior. Based on the preclinical results, Umecrine Cognition will evaluate the possibilities of establishing a clinical program of golexanolone in Parkinson’s disease alongside its ongoing phase 2 trial in primary biliary cholangitis, PBC.

    “We are delighted that our portfolio company Umecrine Cognition is now able to present supportive data on its drug candidate golexanolone as a treatment that offers sustained effects on both motor and non-motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease. Importantly, the new research findings also indicate that golexanolone has a great potential to alter disease progression and behavioral impairments, two features that are highly sought after by the many individuals living with the disease,” says Viktor Drvota, CEO of Karolinska Development.

    The results will be presented by Umecrine Cognition’s Chief Scientific Officer Magnus Doverskog at the scientific session “Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases” on October 21, 2024.

    Karolinska Development’s ownership in Umecrine Cognition amounts to 73%.

    For further information, please contact:

    Viktor Drvota, CEO, Karolinska Development AB
    Phone: +46 73 982 52 02, e-mail: viktor.drvota@karolinskadevelopment.com 

    Johan Dighed, General Counsel and Deputy CEO, Karolinska Development AB
    Phone: +46 70 207 48 26, e-mail: johan.dighed@karolinskadevelopment.com

    TO THE EDITORS

    About Karolinska Development AB

    Karolinska Development AB (Nasdaq Stockholm: KDEV) is a Nordic life sciences investment company. The company focuses on identifying breakthrough medical innovations in the Nordic region that are developed by entrepreneurs and leadership teams. The company invests in the creation and growth of companies that advance these assets into commercial products that are designed to make a difference to patient’s lives while providing an attractive return on investment to shareholders.

    Karolinska Development has access to world-class medical innovations at the Karolinska Institutet and other leading universities and research institutes in the Nordic region. The company aims to build companies around scientists who are leaders in their fields, supported by experienced management teams and advisers, and co-funded by specialist international investors, to provide the greatest chance of success.

    Karolinska Development has a portfolio of eleven companies targeting opportunities in innovative treatment for life-threatening or serious debilitating diseases.

    The company is led by an entrepreneurial team of investment professionals with a proven track record as company builders and with access to a strong global network.

    For more information, please visit http://www.karolinskadevelopment.com.

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Economics: Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Community and Corporate Affairs meets European Commissioner for Crisis Management

    Source: ASEAN

    Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Community and Corporate Affairs, H.E. Nararya Sanggramawijaya Soeprapto, held a meeting with the European Commissioner for Crisis Management, H.E. Janez Lenarčič, at the ASEAN Headquarters today. They discussed the ongoing and future collaboration between ASEAN and the European Union, especially in the disaster management and humanitarian assistance sector. 

    Prior to the the meeting, DSG Nararya Soeprapto witnessed signing of the Administrative Arrangement between the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management (AHA Centre) and Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO). The Administrative Arrangement aims to further promote cooperation in disaster management and emergency response. 

    The post Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Community and Corporate Affairs meets European Commissioner for Crisis Management appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal.

    MIL OSI Economics –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK and Solomon Islands Environment Ministry support waste management education initiatives

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    The UK government’s Ocean Country Partnership Programme and the Solomon Islands government through its Ministry of Environment provide education packs to schools.

    Group photo with students at St Nicholas Anglican College displaying the education packs.

    The Kukum Seventh Day Adventist School, Florence Young Christian School and Saint Nicholas Anglican College in Honiara are the first beneficiaries of primary and secondary education packs to help students understand how to better manage waste and why this is so important for our oceans.

    These education packs are being provided to schools alongside recycling bins, as the Solomon Islands and UK look to tackle marine pollution.

    These have been possible through the UK Government’s Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) and the Solomon Islands Government through its Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM).

    At the handing over of the education packs to each school on Tuesday 15 October, British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands and Nauru, His Excellency Thomas Coward said:

    Children are our country’s future and educating them about marine biodiversity, marine pollution and sustainable seafood is important. We are pleased to present these education packs to the students and teachers, and we are hopeful they will learn to protect marine pollution.

    The Literacy Association of Solomon Islands (LASI) was engaged by the Centre for Environment Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) to translate the education packs into Solomon Islands pijin making them simple for both teachers and students at the schools.

    Senior Research Scientist at Cefas, Freya Goodsir said:

    Through the Ocean Country Partnership Programme, we are delighted to collaborate with the Solomon Islands and support initiatives to tackle marine pollution. These education packs and recycling bins will make a real difference to the school communities and inspire the next generation to be leaders in protecting their incredible marine environment.

    Chief Environment Officer, Environment and Conservation Division at the Solomon Islands Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology, Wendy Beti said:

    The ministry is thankful to the British High Commission through its OCPP for publishing the primary and secondary education packs we are giving you. The ministry is actively supporting this programme through various initiatives including the provision of recycling bins with some schools having received them and other schools that will be delivered later. OCPP also supports the ministry through coastal water quality monitoring, awareness campaigns and billboards and provincial workshops. We look forward to collaborating with schools and important stakeholders of the programme.

    The school leaders of Kukum SDA School, Florence Young School and St Nicholas School expressed their gratitude for the education packs saying children are at the core of such initiatives as they are the country’s future.

    Construction of eight recycling bins is progressing, and the three schools are expected to receive theirs this month.

    OCPP is funded by the UK Government International Development and delivered by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), the Joint Nature Conservancy Committee (JNCC) and the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) on behalf of the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

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    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Import of poultry meat and products from areas in Italy suspended

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

         The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced today (October 17) that in view of a notification from the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) about outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in Brescia Province and Cremona Province of Lombardy Region in Italy, the CFS has instructed the trade to suspend the import of poultry meat and products (including poultry eggs) from the above-mentioned areas with immediate effect to protect public health in Hong Kong.

         A CFS spokesman said that according to the Census and Statistics Department, Hong Kong imported about 40 tonnes of frozen poultry meat and about 10 000 poultry eggs from Italy in the first six months of this year.

         “The CFS has contacted the Italian authority over the issue and will closely monitor information issued by the WOAH and the relevant authorities on the avian influenza outbreak. Appropriate action will be taken in response to the development of the situation,” the spokesman said.

    MIL OSI Asia Pacific News –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Weather News – Hints of summer over the weekend – MetService

    Source: MetService

    Covering period of Thursday 17th – Sunday 20th October – MetService is forecasting settled weather over the weekend – a dry spell which may be long awaited in those parts of the country who have already broken their monthly rainfall record for October, such as southern regions of the South Island.

    Hints of summer are in the air, with an area of high pressure over Aotearoa New Zealand. Warm afternoons and light northerly winds set the tone for a great weekend for most, but it should be noted that conditions are not entirely cloud-free.
     
    MetService meteorologist Clare O’Connor details, “The ridge of high pressure over the country does a great job of preventing – or blocking – the progression of an area of low pressure sitting in the Tasman Sea. However, as these areas gradually move eastwards, some tendrils of the low make it to our western shores as brief showers and cloudy periods although there will be plenty of blue skies in between.”

    Afternoon showers are also expected about inland areas over the weekend, another indicator of a shift towards summer weather patterns. Green thumbs will be able to swing into action with their spring planting this weekend, and early summer-like temperatures will be felt as the weekend comes to a close. Maximum temperatures are forecast to reach the low twenties about the lower South Island.

    O’Connor adds, “These warmer, drier conditions are also expected to continue into the week ahead, but it is still too early to offer a definitive outlook for the upcoming long weekend. However, there are indications for warm temperatures to kick off the (extra) long weekend about Hawke’s Bay”.

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Maritime News – Charter boat operator sentenced over fatal incident

    Source: Maritime New Zealand

    company’s failure to ensure health and safety policies and procedures were correctly followed played a key role in the tragic death of a passenger on a luxury charter vessel.
    Zefiro Charters Limited was today sentenced in the District Court at Auckland for a breach of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, in relation to the death of Danielle Tamarua on 1 April, 2021, after she fell overboard off the Zefiro . At the time Ms Tamarua was on the vessel with work colleagues on a trip around the Hauraki Gulf.
    Maritime NZ’s General Manager Investigations, Pete Dwen says the company had been operating the Zefiro for 17 years, and it had policies and procedures in place to keep passengers safe while it was underway.
    “Tragically these procedures were not followed on 1 April, 2021,” he says.
    In accordance with the Maritime Operator Safety System, Zefiro Charters’ was operating under a Maritime Transport Operator Plan (MTOP). This plan identified various health and safety risks, including the hazard of passengers being on the bow of the vessel while it is underway. Ultimatley, the company failed to ensure the systems and processes in the MTOP were properly implemented and enforced on board.
    “All crew members are meant to know, understand and enforce the health and safety procedures on the vessel.
    “The MTOP plan also covered a safety briefing which stated passengers were not allowed on the bow, side decks or the duckboard (the very rear of the boat) while it is underway.
    “Some crew were unaware it was a policy for the vessel,” Mr Dwen says.
    There was also a lack of a physical barrier for the passengers indicating the no-go areas.
    Prior to Ms Tamarua falling overboard, the vessel was returning to berth, and weather conditions had worsened. Ms Tamarua had gone up to the bow of the vessel with another passenger.
    “When returning to go back inside the vessel, Ms Tamarua slipped and fell overboard. She was struck by the vessel and died, despite the efforts to save her.
    “If the prescribed health and safety procedures were followed, this incident would have likely been avoided,” Pete Dwen says.
    “This should have been a fun day out on the water. This incident is a horrific example of what can go wrong when a company fails to ensure health and safety procedures are followed.
    “I want to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ms Tamarua, as well as those on-board the Zefiroon 1 April, 2021.
    “I also want to thank the emergency service personnel who responded quickly and professionally to a very difficult situation,” Pete Dwen says.
    Sentencing notes what happened in the District Court at Auckland
    – Following a plea by notice, Zefiro Charters Limited was convicted on one charge under s 36(2) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
    – Judge Thomas described the culpability as amounting to a significant breach and indicated he would have had no hesitation in imposing a significant fine in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
    – However, due to the limited financial means of the company, Judge Thomas ordered emotional harm reparation of $140,000 (to be apportioned between the victims) only.

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Defence News – Containers to be removed from reef after HMNZS Manawanui sinking

    Source: New Zealand Defence Force
     
    Three shipping containers that came off the sunken Royal New Zealand Navy ship HMNZS Manawanui will be removed from the reef, with work starting on Friday.
     
    The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is working with a local contractor, ARK Marine, to remove the three shipping containers from the reef off the south-west coast of Upolu.
     
    The three 10ft containers will be floated and then towed to shore. Weather permitting, it is expected to take at least three days to remove all three containers. Preparation by the contractor is underway including getting rigging gear ready for the removal.
     
    Two of the three containers are empty. The third container is carrying 3000kg of food.
     
    The containers are not watertight and have sustained some structural damage, and are being moved by tides and swell.
     
    Samoan Government officials have been involved throughout the process and have approved the removal plan.
     
    NZDF Senior National Representative Commodore Andrew Brown says this is still a complex operation.
     
    “We have carefully considered a number of options for removing the containers. Especially, we are working hard to minimise the impact on the marine environment,” he says.
     
    “Other considerations include the prevailing weather, weight of the containers, and potential biosecurity risks.
     
    “While it is expected it will take three days for the removal of the containers, it may be that weather and sea conditions, or other considerations, mean that the timetable is not met. However, we are hopeful that the conditions will be such that all containers will be removed from the reef over coming days.”

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Government meeting (2024, No. 30)

    MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    1. On the draft federal law “On Amendments to Article 111 of the Federal Law “On Compulsory Civil Liability Insurance of Vehicle Owners””

    The bill establishes the possibility for insurers to issue a notification of a road traffic accident in the form of an electronic document without the participation of authorized police officers using the Unified Identification and Authentication System (UIAS).

    2. On the allocation of budgetary appropriations to the Ministry of Finance of Russia in 2024 from the reserve fund of the Government of the Russian Federation for the provision of subsidies to the joint-stock company DOM.RF for the purpose of compensating credit and other organizations for lost income on housing (mortgage) loans (credits) issued to citizens of the Russian Federation

    The decision is aimed at ensuring compensation to credit and other organizations for lost income on housing (mortgage) loans (credits) issued under the preferential mortgage programs “Preferential Mortgage”, “Family Mortgage” and “Far Eastern and Arctic Mortgage”.

    3. On the distribution of subsidies to support measures to ensure the balance of the budgets of the Donetsk People’s Republic, the Lugansk People’s Republic, the Zaporizhia region and the Kherson region

    The decision is aimed at providing additional financial assistance to the Donetsk People’s Republic, the Luhansk People’s Republic, the Zaporizhia region and the Kherson region.

    4. On the allocation of budgetary appropriations to Rosavtodor in 2024 to provide the budget of the Smolensk region with a subsidy from the federal budget for bringing highways and artificial road structures into compliance with the standard

    The funding is aimed at ensuring the restoration and repair of the road overpass in the city of Vyazma, Smolensk region.

    5. On the allocation by the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East in 2024 of budgetary allocations reserved in the federal budget for the provision of a subsidy in the form of a property contribution of the Russian Federation to the state development corporation VEB.RF

    The decision is aimed at implementing priority investment projects in the Far Eastern Federal District and state support for regular transportation along the Northern Sea Route.

    6. On the allocation in 2024 by the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East of budgetary allocations reserved in the federal budget for the provision of subsidies to the constituent entities of the Russian Federation that are part of the Far Eastern Federal District for the implementation of measures of the social development plans of economic growth centers

    7. On the draft federal law “On Amending Article 353 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation”

    Establishing the possibility of implementing state control (supervision) over the activities of organizations conducting special assessments of working conditions, and improving the quality of such assessments.

    8. On the allocation in 2024 of budgetary appropriations to the Ministry of Labor of Russia for the provision of subventions to the budgets of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation and the city of Baikonur for the payment of housing and communal services to certain categories of citizens

    The decision is aimed at ensuring the timely provision of social support measures for the payment of housing and communal services to citizens exposed to radiation as a result of the Chernobyl disaster, the accident at the Mayak production association and the discharge of radioactive waste into the Techa River, nuclear tests at the Semipalatinsk test site, as well as certain categories of citizens from among veterans and disabled people.

    9. On the Government Commission on issues of nature management and environmental protection, development of forestry and water management complexes

    The draft resolution provides for the formation of an updated Government Commission on Nature Management and Environmental Protection, Development of the Forestry and Water Management Complexes and the approval of the regulations on the commission, as well as the abolition of the Government Commission on Nature Management and Environmental Protection and the Government Commission on Development of the Forestry Complex.

    10. On the draft order of the Government of the Russian Federation on the allocation of budgetary allocations to the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia in 2024 for the provision of subsidies from the federal budget to Russian credit institutions and the joint-stock company DOM.RF

    The funding is intended to compensate for lost income on housing (mortgage) loans (credits) issued to citizens for the construction (purchase) of housing in rural areas, as well as to compensate for lost income on consumer loans (credits) issued to improve the level of improvement of households located in rural areas.

    11. On the draft order of the Government of the Russian Federation on the allocation in 2024 of budgetary appropriations to the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia for the provision of subsidies from the federal budget to Russian credit institutions and the state development corporation VEB.RF to compensate for lost income on loans issued to agricultural producers, organizations and individual entrepreneurs engaged in the production, primary and subsequent processing of agricultural products and their sale, at a preferential rate

    The decision is aimed at ensuring the implementation of the preferential lending program for the agro-industrial complex in 2024.

    12. On the allocation of budgetary appropriations to the Russian Emergencies Ministry in 2024 from the reserve fund of the Government of the Russian Federation for the purpose of providing another inter-budget transfer to the budget of the Kursk region

    The decision is aimed at providing citizens who suffered as a result of the attack by the Ukrainian armed forces on the territory of the Kursk region with financial assistance in connection with the partial or complete loss of essential property.

    13. On amendments to certain acts of the Government of the Russian Federation

    The changes concern the clarification of the powers of federal and regional executive bodies in the field of heat supply, as well as the procedure for organizing heat supply, regulating relations on the development and approval of heat supply schemes for municipal districts.

    14. On the draft federal law “On Amending Article 7 of the Federal Law “On Combating the Legalization (Laundering) of Criminally Obtained Incomes and the Financing of Terrorism”

    The adoption of the draft federal law will allow banks to test the most optimal methods of remote identification within the framework of an experimental legal regime.

    15. On the progress of the implementation of the comprehensive state program of the Russian Federation “Construction” in 2024

    Moscow, October 16, 2024

    The content of the press releases of the Department of Press Service and References is a presentation of materials submitted by federal executive bodies for discussion at a meeting of the Government of the Russian Federation.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Modernization of the Dalniy gas control station in the south of Moscow has been completed

    MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Specialists from the city economy complex have completed the modernization of the large gas control point “Dalniy” in the south of the capital. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing and Public Utilities and Improvement Petr Biryukov.

    “The city is conducting systematic work to update gas pressure control points, which are responsible for reducing gas pressure to certain values and maintaining them within specified limits. We have modernized the Dalniy gas pressure control point, which supplies gas to public utilities and residential areas in the Donskoy and Yakimanka districts,” said Pyotr Biryukov.

    Due to the long-term operation of the equipment, it was decided to reconstruct it. The work was carried out in a short time without disconnecting consumers from gas supply.

    The outdated systems were replaced with new modern equipment manufactured from Russian components at the own production facilities of Mosgaz JSC. It has a high degree of reliability and reduced noise characteristics, which meets all safety requirements. Additionally, the system of supply gas pipelines and distribution networks was updated.

    All gas control points of the capital are equipped with shut-off devices. Their work is constantly monitored from the central control room. This allows managing the gas economy of the capital in real time.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The tunnel under MCD-4 in the north-east of the capital is over 90 percent complete

    MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    In the North-Eastern Administrative District of the capital, construction of a tunnel-type overpass and pedestrian crossing under the fourth Moscow Central Diameter (MCD-4) continues. It will connect Skladochnaya and Dvintsev streets. This was reported by the head of the Department of Construction of Transport and Engineering Infrastructure of the City of Moscow Vasily Desyatkov.

    “The facility is over 90 percent complete. Finishing work on the tunnel section is nearing completion. The central section of the overpass was built in three months with the complete dismantling of the railway track when train traffic was stopped in preparation for the launch of MCD-4. Currently, work is being completed on the implementation of architectural design solutions,” added Vasily Desyatkov.

    The tunnel with one traffic lane in each direction is being built as part of the first stage of the project to develop the street and road network in the area of Dvintsev and Skladochnaya streets, from Streletskaya street to the Rizhskoye direction of the Moscow railway. And the entire project, in addition to the tunnel and pedestrian crossing, provides for the construction and reconstruction of the street and road network with a total length of 3.6 kilometers.

    On the instructions of Sergei Sobyanin, special attention is being paid to the quality of roads and sidewalks in the capital. Each stage of construction work is monitored by inspectors of the Committee for State Construction Supervision of the City of Moscow (Mosgosstroynadzor), the head of the department said Anton Slobodchikov.

    “During this period, two on-site inspections were conducted, including with the participation of the subordinate Center of Expertise. Using a set of laboratory and instrumental studies, specialists assessed the compliance of the concrete class in terms of compressive strength, as well as the thickness of the protective layer and the reinforcement pitch with the requirements of the design documentation,” Anton Slobodchikov specified.

    Earlier Sergei Sobyanin reported, that the new overpass will become a significant object in the development of the North-Eastern Administrative District. This object will improve transport services to the Butyrsky and Maryina Roshcha districts, where about 135 thousand people live.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Two integrated development projects are being implemented on part of the former Khapilovka industrial zone

    MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    About nine hectares of land will be reorganized in part of the former Khapilovka industrial zone as part of two integrated territorial development projects (ITD). This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction Vladimir Efimov.

    “As part of the comprehensive development of part of the former industrial zone Khapilovka, KRT operators will build 93.4 thousand square meters of various real estate on four sites with a total area of about nine hectares. The project implementation periods vary from four to five years. Investments in the development of the sites are estimated at 9.8 billion rubles. As a result, about 400 jobs will be created,” said Vladimir Efimov.

    The plots are located in the Preobrazhenskoye district, not far from the Preobrazhenskaya Ploshchad and Semenovskaya metro stations and the Izmailovo platform of the Moscow Central Circle.

    “Modern housing for renovation purposes and other city needs with an area of 77.8 thousand square meters will appear within five years on three sites of the former industrial zone Khapilovka with a total area of 4.17 hectares, included in one KRT project. On another site with an area of 4.8 hectares, about 15.6 thousand square meters of communal facilities will be built in four years. All sites will be landscaped and greened, and new roads will be laid,” added the Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital’s Department of City Property

    Maxim Gaman.

    According to the program of integrated development of territories, multifunctional city quarters are created, where roads, comfortable housing and all necessary infrastructure are designed on the site of former industrial zones and inefficiently used areas. Currently, 236 KRT projects with a total area of more than 3.1 thousand hectares are at various stages of implementation in Moscow. Their development is underway on behalf of Sergei Sobyanin.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Natural colors and panoramic loggias: a house under the renovation program was put into operation on Kedrova Street

    MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    A 12-section residential building was put into operation in the Akademichesky District under the renovation program. It is located at the address: Kedrova Street, Building 16, Block 3. This was reported by the Chairman of the State Construction Supervision Committee Anton Slobodchikov.

    “The new building of variable number of storeys with a total area of 65.6 thousand square meters with underground parking for 223 cars was erected in a well-maintained area with well-developed infrastructure. The building houses 581 apartments, three of which are adapted for people with disabilities. Each room has been given an improved finish in accordance with the renovation standards approved by the Moscow Government Resolution,” the head of the department said.

    The facade of the house was finished with fiber cement panels of natural colors – from light beige to terracotta brown. The first floors were decorated in dark gray shades, the loggias were made panoramic and glazed. The building was equipped with 20 elevators with a lifting capacity of 400 and 1,000 kilograms.

    A barrier-free environment was created in the new building and around it. Paths with anti-slip surfaces were made in the courtyard. Residents also had recreation areas, four children’s playgrounds and two sports grounds.

    On the instructions of Sergei Sobyanin, special attention is being paid to residential buildings that are being built under the renovation program.

    “The house on Kedrova Street was built in three years. The committee’s inspectors conducted 14 on-site inspections at all stages of construction. Employees of the subordinate Expertise Center performed a set of laboratory and instrumental studies to assess the quality of work, structures and materials,” added Anton Slobodchikov.

    Based on the results of the final inspection, Mosgosstroynadzor issued a conclusion on the facility’s compliance with the requirements of the design documentation, and then issued a permit for the building to be put into operation.

    “In total, six residential complexes have been built in the Akademichesky District under the renovation program, five of which have already been handed over for occupancy. They have provided new modern apartments to residents of 14 old housing stock buildings,” noted the Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital’s Department of Urban Development Policy

    Vladislav Ovchinsky.

    More than 16 thousand city residents have begun resettling under the renovation program since the beginning of the yearThe first stage of the renovation program has been completed in 47 districts of Moscow

    Renovation program approved in August 2017. It concerns about a million Muscovites and provides for the resettlement of 5,176 houses. In 2023 alone, 59 new buildings in the capital were handed over for settlement and the relocation of over 47 thousand people was ensured. Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin ordered to increase the pace of implementation of the renovation program has doubled.

    Moscow is one of the leaders among regions in terms of construction rates and volumes. Over the past few years, within the framework of the federal project “Housing” of the national project “Housing and Urban Environment” the volume of residential construction and commissioning in the capital has doubled – from three to five to seven million square meters per year. More information about this and other national projects being implemented in Moscow can be found on the website.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Moscow Mayor orders tightening control over construction waste removal

    MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    A decision has been made to tighten control over the removal of construction and demolition waste. This primarily concerns private investors and carriers. The corresponding resolution was signed by Sergei Sobyanin.

    Waste haulers will be required to equip dump trucks with GPS/GLONASS trackers, as well as sensors for monitoring the condition of the body with data transmission to the automated information system “Regulation of the movement of construction, demolition waste and soils”. The requirements for the equipment used will be established by the relevant executive authorities of the city of Moscow.

    In addition, it is envisaged that it will be possible to control the movement of construction waste using road cameras of the Moscow intelligent transport system.

    The new regulation will increase the transparency of construction and demolition waste removal processes and reduce the likelihood of violations in this area. In addition, it will help improve the environmental situation in the capital and neighboring regions of the Central Federal District.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: How competitions for the best themed design of stores and restaurants help develop business

    MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Voting continues in the Active Citizen project for the best seasonal designcatering, trade and service enterprises. Until November 1, Muscovites can choose the most beautiful store, restaurant or beauty salon.

    The prize fund, which is distributed among the first three places, helps restaurateurs and cafe owners develop their business and become better for residents and guests of the capital. The winners of previous years’ competitions for the best New Year and holiday window decoration used the money they won for repairs, purchasing new equipment, and even motivating their team.

    Thus, the restaurant located on Patriarch’s Ponds took second place in the competition for the best New Year’s decoration and received three million rubles. Anastasia Danilova, the restaurant’s general director, said that thanks to the victory, it was possible to put up summer tents, green the veranda and arrange a recreation area among the birches.

    The company continues to delight Muscovites and guests of the capital with new decor, paying more and more attention to the design. Seasonal decorations are harmoniously complemented by the landscape design of the space near the mansion, where the veranda is located. Thanks to this, guests see a bright change of seasons.

    According to Olesya Romanova, a representative of the restaurant — the winner of the City Day competition, all the costs of beautiful decoration pay off in the end, raising the spirits of not only the visitors, but also the team. The establishment won in the nomination “Best decoration of a public catering establishment”. The prize fund was five million rubles.

    The owners invested some of the money into renovations: they updated the walls, bought additional furniture and equipment for the confectionery shop. They managed to implement ideas that had been put off because there was not always the financial opportunity to implement them. In addition, the victory motivated the team and gave an additional incentive to continue decorating the cafe for the holidays.

    The next holiday is New Year. Elena Melnik, the owner of the restaurant, which took second place for the festive decoration for Victory Day, is already coming up with a design. The company’s managers spent three million rubles on inventory for the bar and kitchen, beautiful dishes, invited artists who updated the interior space – added design elements. In addition, the employees who decorated the establishment received bonuses.

    Project “Active Citizen” has been operating since 2014. During this time, over seven million people have joined it, taking part in more than 6.6 thousand votes. Every month, 30-40 decisions of Muscovites are implemented in the city. The project is being developed by the capital Department of Information Technologyand the State Institution “New Management Technologies”.

    The use of digital technologies and artificial intelligence to improve the quality of life of city residents corresponds to the objectives of the national program “Digital Economy of the Russian Federation” and the regional project of the capital “Digital Public Administration”. More information about this and other national projects implemented in Moscow, you can find out here.

    The Active Citizen project has begun voting for the best design of shops and cafes in the summer

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Doctors at Moscow clinics have made over 17 million diagnoses using artificial intelligence

    MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    More than 17 million preliminary and final diagnoses have been made by general practitioners and physicians using artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, according to Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development.

    “The service for making final diagnoses was trained on an unprecedentedly large volume of data – on records of 30 million patient visits over two years. When developing it, the expert opinion of Moscow doctors was also taken into account. Today, the service has been used in all adult Moscow clinics for a year, and we continue to regularly monitor its reliability and accuracy, including with the involvement of experts – our doctors. This is a standard practice for monitoring all artificial intelligence products operating in the city. Thus, based on the results of a year of work, additional training of the model was required for a number of diagnoses. Now doctors are using an updated service with a diagnosis accuracy of over 80 percent, for some diagnoses it already exceeds 90 percent,” said Anastasia Rakova.

    She also noted that the service helps to establish the most common diseases among Muscovites during an appointment, which most often require dispensary observation. In particular, these are diabetes mellitus, arterial hypertension, asthma, ulcers, rheumatoid arthritis and others.

    When the patient visits the doctor again, the diagnostic assistant analyzes all data from the electronic medical record for the last two years, including the date of the appointment, the results of laboratory and instrumental studies, discharge summaries and protocols of specialist examinations.

    “To date, therapists and general practitioners have made about three million final diagnoses using the service. Together with SberMedII and Sber’s AI lab, we also developed and implemented another service four years ago, which helped make more than 14.4 million preliminary diagnoses,” the deputy mayor added.

    The diagnostic assistant works as follows: the doctor determines the final diagnosis, the AI simultaneously analyzes the patient’s data and also forms a diagnosis. If it coincides with the doctor’s opinion, the service informs that it supports the specialist in his decision. If the diagnosis differs from the one made by the doctor, the system signals this and offers its own option.

    The city has been digitalizing its healthcare system for over 10 years. Its foundation is a single digital platform, which is being developed jointly by the Moscow Social Development Complex and the city Department of Information TechnologyIt allows for personalized care of each patient at all stages – from diagnosis and treatment to follow-up.

    Four more regions have joined the Moscow platform with medical AI servicesThe first neural network for detecting and assessing vertebral displacement has become available to Moscow doctors

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: A sharp rise in the number professionals in the workforce over the last 50 years

    Source: Switzerland – Department of Home Affairs

    Federal Statistical Office

    Neuchâtel, 17.10.2024 – The number of employed persons in Switzerland rose sharply between 1970 and 2023, from 2.843 million to 4.848 million. The percentage of professionals in the workforce (people in intellectual and scientific occupations) rose significantly between 1970 and 2023 (from 7.3% to 26.8%). The percentage of women in the workforce rose from 33.9% in 1970 to 46.7% in 2023, and that of foreign nationals from 19.2% to 27.5%. In 1970, part-time employment accounted for 12.7% of total employment, rising to 37.6% in 2023. Gender distribution among the major occupational groups has become more balanced. The same goes for the distribution of Swiss nationals and foreigners. These are some of the findings of the publication ’50 years of change among the employed population: demographics, working hours and occupations’.

    This press release and further information on the topic can be found on the FSO website (see link below).

    Address for enquiries

    Anne Laure Paroz, FSO, section Work and income, tel.: 41 58 463 62 69, email: annelaure.paroz@bfs.admin.ch

    Publisher

    Federal Statistical Office
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  • MIL-OSI Russia: How to get there, where to buy a ticket and what to take with you: instructions for guests of the Moskino cinema park

    MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The Moskino Cinema Park is a new point on the tourist map of Moscow. Here you can visit real film sets with decorations, take part in master classes and attend film screenings. Every weekend, a rich entertainment program and excursions are organized for guests, which also take place on weekends.

    Despite its growing popularity, many city residents and visitors have not yet been to this place. You can learn about the journey into the world of cinema in service Rosspas.

    How to get there

    The Moskino Cinema Park is located 27 kilometers from the Moscow Ring Road. You can get to the site by your own or public transport, one of the four express routes E142, E143, E144 and E148 from the Teply Stan and Olkhovaya metro stations. Travel time is about 35 minutes. The territory has a parking lot, a restaurant, a food court and the Moskino Cinema Park cinema.

    Visiting rules

    There are several, and they are simple: keep the area clean, leave large pets at home (entry is only possible with dogs no taller than 35 centimeters), do not use flammable items, do not smoke or drink alcohol, do not damage the infrastructure. It is forbidden to drive a car, bicycle, scooter or roller skate on the territory – guests leave all means of transportation in the parking lot. If desired, you can go on a trip on special transport as part of excursion programs, the option is available only on weekdays.

    Select and book an excursion

    Guides tell in detail the history of the creation of famous films and their sets, introduce the biographies of famous actors and actresses, and take guests around sites that recreate the atmosphere of different eras.

    For children aged 10 and over, there is a quest excursion “Stop! Cut!” — a detective game, the participants of which must identify and find the criminal, figure out how to move around different worlds using chromakey. Young scouts will need 2.5 hours to complete the task.

    For visitors over 18 years old, a guided tour with a demonstration master class on make-up is suitable. “World of Cinema”. During this tour, participants will learn about the main tools on the set. The route lasts 2.5 hours.

    Schoolchildren will learn about the professions of director, director of photography, producer, script supervisor and prop master during the excursion “Camera! Action!”Children aged 10 and over are invited to participate. The excursion lasts 2.5 hours.

    The universal route “Cinema Expedition” is suitable for both adults and children from 10 years old. Viewers will get to the natural sites and see a real Tu-154 aircraft, the streets of Berlin, Moscow of the 1940s and much more. The walk lasts 1.5 hours. On weekends, guests purchase tickets for an excursion on the territory of the cinema park. Payment is made by QR code, cash payment is not allowed. On weekdays, you can sign up for excursions using cinema platforms “Moskino” or service Rosspas.

    Think about clothes

    Tour participants are advised to choose comfortable clothes and shoes for the walk and to prepare for the vagaries of the weather: take an umbrella in case of rain or sunglasses on a clear day.

    Have a camera ready

    During the tour, guests of the cinema park will be offered to take a photo with a clapperboard or in the director’s chair or against the background of unusual decorations that transport them to another era. At the end of the route, the guide breaks a special plaster plate, the fragments of which guests can take with them as a souvenir.

    In addition, to the left of the entrance to the cinema park there is a small grove with three picturesque gazebos. You can have an amateur romantic photo shoot or relax there.

    Be careful

    Participants of the excursions “Camera! Action!” and “Film Expedition” visit the props and costume center “Firebird”, where filming costumes and props are stored – from Soviet telephones to crystal services. Many of these exhibits can be touched, but it is not recommended to enter the premises with backpacks and other bulky items.

    Relax after a walk

    The film park’s educational center has a restaurant where you can have lunch and relax after a tour or event, as well as a food court.

    There is also a modern cinema chain “Moskino” where films, including animated films, are regularly shown.

    Follow the poster

    The cinema park periodically hosts festivals, historical reconstructions and quests. This summer, for the first time, it was made one of the venues for the historical festival “Times and Epochs”. On City Day, a large-scale opening with shows, castings and immersive entertainment took place here. In the future, the cinema park will take an even more active part in city events. You can follow them on the website Russpass service.

    Find out more about Moscow in cinema

    The capital is called one big film set: it is difficult to find a district where no filming has ever taken place. To learn more about this side of the city’s life, you can follow the route “Moscow from the Cinema”, and see the places where legendary films were shot. The Moskino cinema park was also part of this route.

    Cinema Park ceremoniously opened September 7. At the moment, 18 natural sites and four pavilions have been built in it, including the sets “Center of Moscow”, “Moscow of the 1940s”, “Vitebsk Station”, “Yurovo Airport”, “Cathedral Square of Moscow”, “Deaf Village”, “Partisan Village”, “County Town”, “Cowboy Town”, “St. Petersburg Bar” and others.

    The cinema park is part of the Moscow cinema cluster, which unites infrastructure facilities, services and services for filmmakers, which are being developed within the framework of Sergei Sobyanin’s project “Moscow — the city of cinema”. The structure of the cinema cluster also includes the Gorky Film Studio (sites onRyazansky Prospect, Sergei Eisenstein Street and in Valdai passage), the Moskino cinema chain, the Moskino film commission and film platform.

    The current schedule of events at the cinema park can be found atplatform “Moskino”. On weekdays, you can visit the cinema park in excursion groups. You can also find out more about the site and buy a ticket for the excursion on the website tourist service Russpass.

    Historical authenticity and the magic of immersion: what filming locations does the Moskino cinema park offer?

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Economics: Underwriting Auction for sale of Government Securities for ₹33,000 crore on October 18, 2024

    Source: Reserve Bank of India

    Government of India has announced the sale (re-issue) of Government Securities, as detailed below, through auctions to be held on October 18, 2024.

    As per the extant scheme of underwriting notified on November 14, 2007, the amounts of Minimum Underwriting Commitment (MUC) and the minimum bidding commitment under Additional Competitive Underwriting (ACU) for the underwriting auction, applicable to each Primary Dealer (PD), are as under:

    (₹ crore)
    Security Notified Amount Minimum Underwriting Commitment (MUC) amount per PD Minimum bidding commitment per PD under ACU auction
    7.02% GS 2031 10,000 239 239
    7.23% GS 2039 13,000 310 310
    7.09% GS 2054 10,000 239 239

    The underwriting auction will be conducted through multiple price-based method on October 18, 2024 (Friday). PDs may submit their bids for ACU auction electronically through Core Banking Solution (E-Kuber) System between 09:00 A.M. and 09:30 A.M. on the day of underwriting auction.

    The underwriting commission will be credited to the current account of the respective PDs with RBI on the day of issue of securities.

    Ajit Prasad          
    Deputy General Manager
    (Communications)    

    Press Release: 2024-2025/1315

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: KC Man Pleads Guilty to Three Fentanyl Overdose Deaths

    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City, Mo., man pleaded guilty in federal court today to distributing fentanyl, which resulted in three overdose deaths in Belton and Raymore, Mo., as part of a drug-trafficking conspiracy.

    Tiger Dean Draggoo, 24, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Roseann A. Ketchmark to one count of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and three counts of distributing fentanyl resulting in death.

    By pleading guilty today, Draggoo admitted that he distributed fentanyl on Sept. 3, 2022, the use of which caused the death of another person. Draggoo admitted that he distributed fentanyl between Aug. 22 and Sept. 13, 2022, the use of which caused the death of another person. Draggoo admitted that he distributed fentanyl between Dec. 7 and 20, 2022, the use of which caused the death of another person.

    Draggoo also admitted that the government’s evidence of the total amount of drugs he is responsible for distributing or possessing is at least 22,364 pills that contained a total of 2,460 grams of fentanyl.

    Victim #1 Fatality

    On Sept. 4, 2022, Cass County, Mo., sheriff’s deputies found a juvenile, identified in court documents as “Victim #1,” deceased in her bedroom. An autopsy report identified “Fentanyl Intoxication” as the cause of death. Investigators determined that Draggoo was selling fentanyl pills to the victim and had supplied her with fentanyl pills on the evening of Sept. 3, 2022.

    Victim #2 Fatality

    On Sept. 13, 2022, a deceased person, identified in court documents as “Victim #2,” was found in the Belton residence where she lived with her mother. A blue pill was found in her bedroom, which was tested and determined to contain fentanyl. An autopsy report identified the cause of death as “Acute Fentanyl Toxicity.” Investigators learned that Draggoo was selling fentanyl pills to Victim #2. Draggoo typically would drop off pills near midnight at Victim #2’s bedroom window, and cell phone GPS information indicated Draggoo was in the area of Victim #2’s residence at approximately 12:20 a.m on Sept. 13, 2022.

    Attempted Arrest of Draggoo

    On Sept. 22, 2022, law enforcement officers conducted surveillance of Draggoo’s apartment and attempted to arrest him. Draggoo got into a Jeep Renegade driven by his brother, co-defendant Colt Justin Draggoo, 21, of Kansas City, Mo. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop of the vehicle, but the vehicle fled. Tiger and Colt Draggoo later returned to the apartment complex, but when an officer drove into the parking lot, Tiger Draggoo ran into the apartment building and was able to escape.

    Colt Draggoo was arrested. Officers found a loaded Springfield Armory 9mm handgun sitting on the driver’s seat of the Jeep. A laundry bag in the back seat contained two fire safes that had a total of $184,500 in cash. Colt Draggoo has pleaded guilty to his role in the drug-trafficking conspiracy.

    Officers searched Tiger Draggoo’s apartment and found 17 firearms, including two machine guns, ammunition of various calibers, $246,769 in cash, a ballistic vest with plates, a money counter, numerous pills that contained fentanyl, eight suspected LSD tabs, and marijuana. The 17 firearms included a Del-Ton 5.56-caliber rifle (converted into a machine gun), a Glock switch (used to convert a Glock pistol into a machine gun), three Marlin .22-caliber rifles, a Norinco 7.62-caliber rifle, a Mosin-Nagant rifle, an Anderson Manufacturing AM-15 .223-caliber rifle, a Mossberg 12-gauge shotgun, an Armscorp USA .308-caliber rifle, a Century Arms 7.62-caliber rifle, a Herbert Schmidt .22-caliber revolver, a New England Firearms .22-caliber revolver, a Kimber 9mm pistol, a Glock 9mm pistol, a Sig Sauer 9mm pistol, and a Metro Arms .45-caliber pistol.

    Victim #3 Fatality

    On Dec. 20, 2022, Raymore police officers were dispatched to a residence in Raymore regarding a non-breathing female, identified in court documents as Victim #3. Victim #3 was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceased. A small jewelry box in Victim #3’s bedroom contained three broken segments of a blue pill that were tested and determined to contain fentanyl. An autopsy report identified the cause of death as “Acute Fentanyl Toxicity.” Investigators learned that Tiger Draggoo had been selling fentanyl to Victim #3 since as early as May 31, 2022. The last Facebook Messengers conversation between Tiger Draggoo and Victim #3 occurred on Dec. 7, 2022, when they agreed to meet and an amount of $50 was agreed upon.

    Arrest of Draggoo

    Tiger Draggoo was arrested at his residence on Jan. 20, 2023. Tiger Draggoo was in possession of almost $2,000 in cash in his billfold and pockets. Officers searched Tiger Draggoo’s apartment and recovered pills from the toilet. Officers also found suspected psilocybin mushrooms, 144 grams of yellow THC wax, and more than $62,000 in additional cash. Officers searched Tiger Draggoo’s Honda Accord and found three handguns, a Palmetto State Armory multi-caliber rifle, an unregistered short-barreled 12-gauge shotgun, and $1,250 in cash. Officers searched his girlfriend’s Jeep Renegade, which was located at the apartment complex, and found a backpack that contained more than $82,000 in cash.

    Under federal statutes, Tiger Draggoo is subject to a mandatory minimum sentence of 20 years in federal prison without parole, up to a sentence of life in federal prison without parole. The maximum statutory sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes, as the sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the court based on the advisory sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after the completion of a presentence investigation by the United States Probation Office.

    This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Brad K. Kavanaugh and Robert Smith. It was investigated by the Jackson County Drug Task Force, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Belton, Mo., Police Department, the Raymore, Mo., Police Department, the Cass County, Mo., Sheriff’s Department, and the FBI.

    MIL Security OSI –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Transport – Trucking operators support Government’s targeted actions on road safety

    Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand

    Road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed the Government’s release of targeted actions to improve road safety, focussing on road policing and enforcement and safer roading infrastructure. Minister Simeon Brown today announced four key actions to improve safety outcomes:
    – Increased alcohol breath testing and introducing roadside drug testing
    – Reviewing penalties for traffic offences
    – Identifying opportunities to improve the driver licensing system
    – Building and maintaining our road network to a safe standard
    Transporting New Zealand Board Member and freight company general manager Scott Johnstone says that the Government’s announcement shows it is prioritising action to improve the safety of New Zealanders.
    “Cracking down on alcohol and drug impairment on the roads is essential to reducing deaths and injuries on our roads. 48.4 percent of fatal crashes involving driver alcohol/drugs as a contributing factor in 2022.”
    “The road freight industry sees the terrible impact of these crashes up close, so we’re highly supportive of increasing the number of alcohol breath tests, enabling roadside drug testing, and higher visibility policing of all road users.”
    Johnstone is also particularly supportive of the Government’s commitment to building safer, modern roads, including through the Roads of National Significance and Roads of Regional Significance programmes.
    “We know that newer roads are safer for all motorists. A 2023 Study by the AA Research Foundation found that eight new stretches of highway or expressway around the country had resulted in a 37 percent reduction in deaths and serious injuries.
    “Projects like Ōtaki to north of Levin Highway in Greater Wellington, Manawatū Tararua Highway, and Belfast to Pegasus motorway in Canterbury will substantially improve safety, as well as efficiency.”
    “As a general manager, I will feel a lot better knowing that our drivers and their families are operating on safer, modern roads with effective policing of alcohol and drug impaired drivers.”
    For further information , contact Dom Kalasih, interim chief executive, Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand, 027 441 4309, who can refer inquiries to Board Member and Freight Company General Manager Scott Johnstone.
    About Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
    Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is the peak national membership association representing the road freight transport industry. Our members operate urban, rural and inter- regional commercial freight transport services throughout the country.
     New Zealand’s road freight transport industry employs 33,000 people (1.2% of the total workforce), and has a gross annual turnover in the order of $6 billion. This is part of a wider transport sector that employs 108,000 people and contributes 4.8 percent of New Zealand’s GDP.

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Hartford Woman Sentenced to More Than 5 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Gunpoint Robbery

    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

    Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that VALERIE MENESES, 24, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Sarala V. Nagala in Hartford to 63 months of imprisonment, followed by two years of supervised release, for her role in a gunpoint robbery of a victim who was selling an iPhone on Facebook Marketplace.

    According to court documents and statements made in court, ATF, the Hartford Police Department, and the Middletown Police Departments investigated a series of gunpoint robberies of individuals who advertised items for sale on internet marketplaces, such as Facebook Marketplace and OfferUp.  At an arranged meeting place to sell their items, which included cell phones and luxury sneakers and accessories, the purported purchaser would brandish a firearm, force the victim to hand over the luxury goods, and flee.  The investigation revealed that in August and September 2022, Meneses’ brother, John Villegas, also known as “Kirby,” committed five armed robberies in Hartford with Jalen Lasalle, and one armed robbery with Meneses in Middletown.

    Meneses used a Facebook account to arrange the purported purchase of an iPhone from a victim who advertised its sale on Facebook Marketplace.  On August 20, 2022, Meneses traveled with Villegas to meet the victim at a restaurant parking lot in Middletown.  When the victim arrived at the meeting location, Villegas entered the victim’s car, inspected the iPhone, pulled out a firearm, and told the victim he was “out of luck.” Villegas also attempted to grab the victim’s personal cellphone and threatened to shoot him, before running to his waiting vehicle and fleeing with Meneses.

    Judge Nagala ordered Meneses to pay $1,000 in restitution to the victim.

    Meneses was arrested on October 5, 2023.  On May 15, 2024, she pleaded guilty to interference with commerce by robbery (Hobbs Act robbery), and carrying and using a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.

    Meneses, who is released on a $25,000 bond, is required to report to prison on December 15.

    Villegas and Lasalle, both of Hartford, have pleaded guilty and await sentencing.

    This matter has been investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), the Hartford Police Department, and the Middletown Police Department.  The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Stephanie T. Levick and A. Reed Durham.

    U.S. Attorney Avery encouraged those who sell and purchase items online, and need to meet an individual in person to complete the sale, to use a visible, monitored location.  Contact your local police department to see if it offers a monitored meeting location, or search online for a nearby monitored location.

    MIL Security OSI –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Slash Management – Aratu Forests plans high strength steel nets to manage woody debris

    Source: Aratu Forests Limited

    Aratu Forests Ltd (Aratu) today announced plans for the first of three Swiss-designed high strength steel debris nets which aim to reduce the amount of woody debris flowing into catchments following storm events.
    Aratu plans debris nets at private properties bordering Te Marunga, Waimanu and Wakaroa forests. These will be subject to a resource consent process. The first is planned to span a waterway near Wakaroa Forest on a site straddling two properties.
    These will complement a range of other measures within the forest that have already been implemented or are planned.
    “We’re committed to being a responsible custodian of the environments we operate in, so we’re pleased to be advancing our plans with today’s announcement,” said Neil Woods, Aratu Chief Executive.
    “Debris nets are one part of a toolbox of measures we are using and plan to use to minimise woody debris accumulating in plantations and migrating down waterways after storms.
    “The nets are an extra layer of protection that have been successfully used overseas and in New Zealand. They’ve proven to be very effective at saving lives, buildings and land from the impacts of woody debris and rock falls.
    “We’re proud to be partnering with Swiss-based Geobrugg, the pioneer of debris net technology. In the last 10 years Geobrugg has installed over 250 debris flow barriers of the kind proposed by Aratu in more than 25 countries including New Zealand.
    “The planned net will be the first of its kind in Tairāwhiti. One installed in 2021 in northern Hawke’s Bay has worked well to date to trap debris after storms.
    “The region paid a high price for the devastation caused by cyclones Hale and Gabrielle. Like all forestry companies in Tairāwhiti, we work in a very challenging environment with many trees planted on highly erodible soils on steep hill slopes.
    “We have learnt much from the cyclones and are determined to keep lifting our game to limit the impacts from our operations.”
    Since taking over the forests in 2019, Aratu has introduced a range of measures to improve the management of woody debris (see details in Q&A attached).
    “We look forward to progressing the resource consent process with the Gisborne District Council so we can get on with doing our bit to better manage woody debris in Tairāwhiti,” said Neil Woods.
    Aratu manages 35,000 hectares of forestry plantation land across Te Tairāwhiti. In July 2019, Hikurangi Forest Farms was purchased by New Forests, an Australian-based, international and sustainable forestry investment manager, on behalf of its institutional investment clients. The company was renamed Aratu Forests Ltd. Since taking over ownership, we have continued to develop low impact harvesting techniques to mitigate debris movements from the plantations to ensure its sustainable plantations deliver long term benefits for the local community. We support over 200 permanent jobs and each week our company invests more than $1 million into the local economy through payments to our employees and suppliers. Aratu is committed to being a responsible custodian of the environment it operates in. In learning from the 2023 cyclone events, we have continued to refine our forest management practices with the aim of mitigating any negative impacts on the wider environment.

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Greenpeace – Federated Farmers “throwing their toys out of the cot” over freshwater protections

    Source: Greenpeace

    Greenpeace Aotearoa is wading in on the beef between Fish & Game Southland and Federated Farmers. The organisation says that it is backing Fish & Game Southland, who successfully challenged farm pollution discharge rules in the courts, and are now the subject of a Federated Farmers smear campaign.
    Greenpeace Aotearoa spokesperson Will Appelbe says, “Freshwater in Aotearoa has been in decline for decades, and Fish & Game Southland has acted in the interest of all New Zealanders by challenging Environment Southland’s anti-nature legislation.
    “Federated Farmers seem to think they have a right to pollute the water, and now that it has been proven in the courts that they do not, they’re throwing their toys out of the cot.
    “The intensive dairy industry has been allowed to pollute people’s water for too long and we’re seeing the consequences of that with unswimmable lakes and rivers and elevated levels of nitrate in drinking water,” says Appelbe.
    “Christopher Luxon’s Government is pushing ahead with reckless plans to rollback freshwater protections and their list of damaging Fast Track Projects. We all need to resist Luxon’s war on nature, and Fish & Game Southland should be praised for doing so.”
    Already, many rural communities across the country, especially in Canterbury, are facing high levels of nitrate in their drinking water. A growing body of science shows that long-term exposure to levels of nitrate above 1 mg/L can lead to an increased risk of developing bowel cancer, and at levels above 5 mg/L, the New Zealand College of Midwives advises pregnant people to find an alternative water source due to an increased risk of preterm birth.
    “We will continue to back the communities most impacted by water pollution, which is why we’re hosting two free drinking water nitrate testing events in Canterbury this weekend. Everyone should be able to drink a glass of water from their kitchen tap without worrying about getting sick, or take a swim in the lakes and rivers in their region,” says Appelbe.
    Greenpeace is hosting a t own hall meeting this Saturday in Rangiora to discuss the water pollution crisis in Canterbury – the hotspot of freshwater pollution in Aotearoa – and to support local communities in taking action on the issue. Additionally, more than twenty thousand people have signed a Greenpeace petition calling on the Government to leave New Zealand’s freshwater protections alone.

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: NZ Compare Awards 2024: Call for Entries Now Open

    Source: NZ Compare

    NZ Compare is excited to bring back the iconic and highly anticipated NZ Compare Awards for 2024 – an event dedicated to uplifting and commemorating excellence and innovation in Aotearoa. It’s the perfect time to celebrate the very best in Aotearoa’s internet, energy, and telecommunications industries. Hitting its 8th year, the NZ Compare Awards have bloomed into an annual event that recognises outstanding service to Kiwis, innovation, and customer satisfaction across a broad range of categories.
    NZ Compare invites businesses across the country to submit their nominations and showcase their excellence. With the entries now officially open for 2024, this is a unique opportunity to stand out in a competitive marketplace and gain recognition for your commitment to delivering services to Kiwis that keep us connected and powered!
    Whether you are a large company or a growing provider, NZ Compare welcomes your entry and encourages all eligible businesses to get involved.
    This year, NZ Compare Awards 2024 have been supported by some great sponsors, including Chorus, realestate.co.nz, Enable Networks, Northpower Fibre and Tuatahi First Fibre. The aim for 2024 is to shine a light on categories across key sectors such as Broadband, Power and Mobile. Categories will have a special emphasis on celebrating sustainability and customer experience. NZ Compare’s infamous ‘Making a Difference Award’ will also return this year. Open to all sectors, this special award recognises those companies making a significant difference to local communities through innovation, creativity, and technology, with Kiwis at the heart of their projects.
    This year, winners will be selected by a panel of industry expert judges and, in some categories, public voting. By empowering Kiwis to use their voice, companies that deliver excellent service and value can be platformed and celebrated.
    NZ Compare Founder and CEO Gavin Male said, “The NZ Compare Awards have become a benchmark for industry excellence in New Zealand, and we’re thrilled to be hosting the event again this year. We encourage all companies that are making a difference in the lives of Kiwis to enter and be part of this celebration.”
    Key Dates:
    Entries Open: 01/10/2024
    Entries Close: 06/11/2024
    Finalist Ceremony: 19/11/2024
    Winners Announced: 10/12/2024
    For more information on categories, entry criteria, and how to submit an entry, visit the NZ Compare Awards 2024 official website at awards.nzcompare.com.
    About NZ Compare
    NZ Compare is New Zealand’s leading comparison platform, helping consumers make informed choices about their broadband, mobile, and energy services. Through impartial reviews, price comparisons, and expert analysis, NZ Compare empowers Kiwis to find the best deals and services for their needs.

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: More than 1.6 million square meters of industrial space to be built in Moscow under preferential investment lending program

    MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Thanks to the program of preferential investment lending, more than 1.6 million square meters of new industrial space will be built in the capital. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry Maxim Liksutov.

    “On the instructions of Sergei Sobyanin, from 2022

    Moscow Foundation for Support of Industry and Entrepreneurshipis implementing a program to subsidize interest rates on preferential investment loans at three percent up to three billion rubles for the development of production for a period of three years. According to the contracts concluded since the instrument was put into effect, more than 1.6 million square meters of production space will be built in the capital, and more than 27.5 thousand new jobs will be created,” said Maxim Liksutov.

    New production facilities will appear in the city, where they will produce medical products, medicines, food products, microelectronics, building materials and much more.

    “In just nine months of 2024, thanks to the mechanism of preferential investment lending, Moscow enterprises attracted funds for the construction of more than 781 thousand square meters of industrial space, where 12.5 thousand jobs will be created,” noted the Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital’s Department of Investment and Industrial Policy

    Anatoly Garbuzov.

    In particular, the Itelma enterprise, which produces electronics for transport, will be able to attract three billion rubles for the construction of a new industrial facility. Its area will be 84.6 thousand square meters. Research and development, information technology and electronics centers will be located inside.

    The tea and spice manufacturer Ekom Company has acquired industrial infrastructure with an area of almost six thousand square meters and more than 50 units of equipment. For these purposes, the organization was able to attract 710 million rubles. The new facility will be commissioned in the second or third quarter of 2025.

    Under the preferential investment lending program, the capital’s Alfa company attracted 500 million rubles. The funds will be used to build a new plant for the production of reinforced concrete structures and commercial concrete. The area of the facility will be almost 14 thousand square meters. After expansion, the enterprise will increase the output of products used in the construction of residential buildings and significant social and infrastructure facilities. When the project is completed, the city will receive 60 jobs. The plant is planned to be commissioned in 2025.

    The Ankom-med company, which produces medical equipment, was able to attract 150 million rubles to purchase a production site with an area of 1.5 thousand square meters. Thanks to this, the enterprise will increase the volume of manufactured products.

    To receive funds at a preferential rate, you must first enter into a loan agreement and then contact the Moscow Fund for Support of Industry and Entrepreneurship. After the application is approved, you must sign a financial support agreement to compensate for part of the costs of paying interest on the loan. After that, the required amount will be transferred to the company’s account at the bank where the loan is opened. Detailed information can be found on the foundation’s website.

    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.

    Please note; This information is raw content directly from the information source. It is accurate to what the source is stating and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

    http://vvv.mos.ru/nevs/item/145384073/

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Greenpeace – Federated Farmers “throwing their toys out of the cot” over freshwater protections

    Source: Greenpeace

    Greenpeace Aotearoa is wading in on the beef between Fish & Game Southland and Federated Farmers. The organisation says that it is backing Fish & Game Southland, who successfully challenged farm pollution discharge rules in the courts, and are now the subject of a Federated Farmers smear campaign.
    Greenpeace Aotearoa spokesperson Will Appelbe says, “Freshwater in Aotearoa has been in decline for decades, and Fish & Game Southland has acted in the interest of all New Zealanders by challenging Environment Southland’s anti-nature legislation.
    “Federated Farmers seem to think they have a right to pollute the water, and now that it has been proven in the courts that they do not, they’re throwing their toys out of the cot.
    “The intensive dairy industry has been allowed to pollute people’s water for too long and we’re seeing the consequences of that with unswimmable lakes and rivers and elevated levels of nitrate in drinking water,” says Appelbe.
    “Christopher Luxon’s Government is pushing ahead with reckless plans to rollback freshwater protections and their list of damaging Fast Track Projects. We all need to resist Luxon’s war on nature, and Fish & Game Southland should be praised for doing so.”
    Already, many rural communities across the country, especially in Canterbury, are facing high levels of nitrate in their drinking water. A growing body of science shows that long-term exposure to levels of nitrate above 1 mg/L can lead to an increased risk of developing bowel cancer, and at levels above 5 mg/L, the New Zealand College of Midwives advises pregnant people to find an alternative water source due to an increased risk of preterm birth.
    “We will continue to back the communities most impacted by water pollution, which is why we’re hosting two free drinking water nitrate testing events in Canterbury this weekend. Everyone should be able to drink a glass of water from their kitchen tap without worrying about getting sick, or take a swim in the lakes and rivers in their region,” says Appelbe.
    Greenpeace is hosting a t own hall meeting this Saturday in Rangiora to discuss the water pollution crisis in Canterbury – the hotspot of freshwater pollution in Aotearoa – and to support local communities in taking action on the issue. Additionally, more than twenty thousand people have signed a Greenpeace petition calling on the Government to leave New Zealand’s freshwater protections alone.

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Winner of the fourth Tender Hack hackathon in 2024 has been determined

    MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    In Yekaterinburg, at the fourth Tender Hack hackathon this year, organized by the Moscow City Department for Competition Policy, the winner was determined. This was reported by the head of the department Kirill Purtov.

    The developers faced a unique challenge for the competition series: they had to create a custom version of the mascot, a signature, recognizable character. for the supplier portal.

    “This time, we asked the participants to demonstrate not only technical skills, but also a creative approach and think about visualizing the AI assistant in the context of user interaction with the system. The character on the screen will accompany customers and suppliers during work on the portal and will become an important tool in implementing business processes, making them more understandable and accessible. After testing, the winning team’s practice is planned to be implemented on the site,” said Kirill Purtov.

    The hackathon participants were able to fully immerse themselves in the sphere of public procurement: they attended thematic master classes, consultations with experts from the supplier portal, and employees of the capital’s departments. on competition policy And information technology, as well as the electronic trading platform “RoselTorg”.

    As noted by the Moscow Department of Information Technology, the hackathon format allows both young and experienced specialists from all over the country to apply their knowledge and work on solving a pressing problem of one of the capital’s digital projects.

    The winner of the tournament was the Visuals team of students from the Sverdlovsk Art College named after I.D. Shadr. The second place was taken by the Inverse team from Yekaterinburg, and the third place was taken by the Echpochmak team from the Kazan National Research Technical University named after A.N. Tupolev. In total, more than 80 developers, designers and marketers from five regions of Russia took part in the competition, uniting into 19 teams.

    Earlier this year, three Tender Hack hackathons took place in Moscow, Vladivostok And Perm. The next event will be held in St. Petersburg on November 8–10. Participation in all competitions in the series is free.

    The capital’s supplier portal received the “Hackathons of Russia” award

    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.

    Please note; This information is raw content directly from the information source. It is accurate to what the source is stating and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

    https://vvv.mos.ru/nevs/item/145318073/

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    January 23, 2025
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