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  • MIL-OSI Russia: In April and May, traffic patterns will temporarily change in several districts of the capital

    Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    On April 18, 19, 23, 29 and 30, as well as on May 3, 4, 7 and 9, temporary traffic restrictions will be in effect in the city. They will affect the Central (CAD), Western (ZAO) (section of the MKAD closure in the Mozhaisk Highway area) and South-Eastern (SEAD) administrative districts. There will also be changes in the operation of pedestrian crossings. In addition, parking will be temporarily prohibited in restricted areas.

    Where traffic will be blocked

    April 18–19

    In connection with preparations for the Victory Parade, traffic on the outer side of the Moscow Ring Road (MKAD) from Minskoye to Novorizhanskoye Highway will be restricted from 18 April 22:00 to 19 April 22:00. During this time, the section of Novorizhanskoye Highway from building 3, building 1 to MKAD, Volgogradsky Prospekt from MKAD to the Third Transport Ring, Projected Drive No. 3502 and Shosseyny Drive will be closed.

    April 23

    On April 23, from 9:00 p.m. until the end of the event, sections of Tverskaya Street from Mokhovaya Street to Tverskoy Boulevard and from Bolshaya Bronnaya to Bolshaya Sadovaya will be closed to traffic. The following streets will be inaccessible to traffic: 1-ya Tverskaya-Yamskaya, Mokhovaya, Okhotny Ryad, Bolshaya Nikitskaya and the exit onto Tverskaya from the Mayakovskaya metro station from house 2, building 2 to house 2, building 1 on 1-ya Tverskaya-Yamskaya Street. Short-term closures of traffic are possible on Tverskoy and Strastnoy Boulevards, as well as on Bolshoi Putinkovsky Lane.

    April 29 and May 3

    On April 29 and May 3, a number of streets will be closed from 10:30 p.m. During this period, it will be impossible to drive along the streets of Serafimovich, Bolshaya Polyanka, Novy Arbat, Vozdvizhenka, Mokhovaya, Sadovaya-Kudrinskaya, Bolshaya Sadovaya, Sadovaya-Triumfalnaya, Sadovaya-Karetnaya, 1st and 2nd Brestskiy. In addition, traffic will be closed on Novinsky Boulevard, Borovitskaya Square, Bolshoy and Maly Kamenny Bridges. Traffic will be opened as the column passes. Parking will be prohibited on the closed sections from 12:01 a.m. on April 28 until 3:00 a.m. on May 4.

    April 29 and 30, May 3, 4, 7 and 9

    On April 29 and May 3 from 16:30 to 19:00, on May 7 and 9 from 05:00 to 08:00, traffic will be closed on Proektiruemy Proezd No. 3502 and Shosseyny Proezd, along Zemlyanoy Val, Marxistskaya, Sadovaya-Chernogryazskaya, Sadovaya-Spasskaya, Sadovaya-Karetnaya, Bolshaya Sadovaya and Sadovaya-Kudrinskaya streets. In addition, it will be impossible to drive along Volgogradsky Prospekt from Lyublinskaya to Abelmanovskaya Street, Taganskaya Square, Novinsky Boulevard, and along the Garden Ring – on the section from Bolshaya Spasskaya Street to the Samotechnaya overpass. The restrictions will affect the Mayakovsky Tunnel and Oruzheyny Lane. Parking in restricted areas will also be prohibited from 00:01 on April 28 until 03:00 on May 4 and from 00:01 on May 6 until 13:00 on May 9.

    Due to the events, the traffic pattern in the Taganskaya Square area will temporarily change. From 16:30 on April 29 to 03:00 on April 30, from 16:30 on May 3 to 03:00 on May 4, and from 05:00 to 13:00 on May 7 and 9, two-way traffic will be organized on sections of Taganskaya Street from Rogozhsky Val Street to Tovarishchesky Lane, in Mayakovsky Lane, Marxist Lane, and on the section of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn Street from Taganskaya Square to Stanislavsky Street.

    On April 29 and May 3, from 17:30 until the end of the event, and on May 7 from 05:30 until the end of the event, traffic will be closed on Tverskaya, 1st Tverskaya-Yamskaya and Mokhovaya streets. The changes will affect Okhotny Ryad, Balchug, Bolshaya Nikitskaya, Bolotnaya, Sadovnicheskaya, Solyanka and Petrovka streets. It will also be impossible to drive along the central embankments, such as Moskvoretskaya, Kremlevskaya, Goncharnaya, Kotelnicheskaya, Ustinskaya, Podgorskaya, Sofiyskaya, Raushskaya, Bolotnaya, Sadovnicheskaya and Kadashevskaya.

    Traffic will be temporarily prohibited on Novaya and Staraya Squares, Kitaygorodsky Proezd, Lubochny Lane, Bolshoy and Maly Moskvoretsky and Chugunny Bridges.

    On April 29 and May 3 from 10:00 PM until the end of the event and on May 7 from 10:00 AM until the end of the event, traffic will be closed on Tverskoy Boulevard, as well as on Strastnoy Boulevard from Tverskaya Street to Naryshkinsky Proyezd and on Bolshoy Putinkovsky Lane from Malaya Dmitrovka Street to Tverskaya. Parking will be prohibited there from 12:01 AM on April 28 until 3:00 AM on May 4 and from 12:01 AM on May 6 until 1:00 PM on May 9.

    On April 29 and May 3 from 11:30 pm until the end of the event and on May 7 from 10:00 am until the end of the event, it will be impossible to drive on Bolshoy and Maly Kamenny Bridges, Vozdvizhenka, Sadovaya-Kudrinskaya, Bolshaya Sadovaya, Sadovaya-Triumfalnaya, 1st and 2nd Brestskiy, Sadovaya-Karetnaya, Sadovaya-Spasskaya, Sadovaya-Chernogryazskaya, Marxistskaya, Bolshaya Polyanka, Novy Arbat and Zemlyanoy Val streets. Volgogradsky Prospekt from Abelmanovskaya to Lyublinskaya Streets, Oruzheiny Lane, Proektiruemy Proezd No. 3502 and Shosseyny Proezd will be closed. Parking will be prohibited from 12:01 am on April 28 until 3:00 am on May 4 and from 12:01 am on May 6 until 1:00 pm on May 9.

    May 9

    On May 9, from 05:30 until the end of the event, Tverskaya, 1st Tverskaya-Yamskaya, Mokhovaya, Bolshaya Nikitskaya, Bolotnaya and Sadovnicheskaya streets will be closed to traffic. It will be impossible to drive along Okhotny Ryad, Balchug, Solyanka and Petrovka streets. Traffic will also be closed along the central embankments, such as Moskvoretskaya, Kremlevskaya, Goncharnaya, Kotelnicheskaya, Ustinskaya, Podgorskaya, Sofiyskaya, Prechistenskaya, Raushskaya, Bolotnaya, Sadovnicheskaya and Kadashevskaya. Novaya and Staraya Squares, Kitaygorodsky Proezd, Lubochny Lane, Bolshoy and Maly Moskvoretsky and Chugunny Bridges will be temporarily closed. It will also be impossible to drive along 1st and 2nd Raushsky Lanes.

    On this day, from 10:00 until the end of the event, traffic will be closed on the streets Petrovka, Rozhdestvenka, Bolshaya Polyanka, Bolshaya Dmitrovka, Bolshaya Yakimanka, Sadovaya-Kudrinskaya, Sadovaya-Triumfalnaya, 1st and 2nd Brestskiy, Sadovaya-Spasskaya, Marksistskaya, in Oruzheyny Lane, on the section of Volgogradsky Prospekt from Lyublinskaya to Abelmanovskaya Street. The section of the Garden Ring from Bolshaya Spasskaya Street to the Samotechnaya overpass will also be inaccessible for travel. Parking will be prohibited on the closed sections from 00:01 on May 8 to 13:00 on May 9.

    Changes in the operation of pedestrian crossings

    On April 29, as well as May 3, 7 and 9, some underground pedestrian crossings will be temporarily closed in the Central and South-Eastern Administrative Districts. Restrictions will be introduced on sections of Volgogradsky Prospekt, Garden Ring, Tverskaya Street:

    — April 29, May 3 — from 17:30 until the end of the event;

    — May 7 and 9 — from 05:00 until the end of the event.

    On the section of the Garden Ring from the Mayakovskaya metro station to Novy Arbat Street and on Novy Arbat, underground pedestrian crossings will be closed:

    — April 29, May 3 — from 22:00 until the end of the event;

    — May 7 and 9 — from 10:00 until the end of the event.

    An underground pedestrian crossing across Tverskaya Street will be opened in the area of the Mayakovskaya metro station.

    Detailed information about the changes is posted on the website Traffic Management CenterDrivers are asked to be attentive and plan their route in advance.

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  • MIL-OSI: FLNG Gimi completes first LNG offload

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Golar LNG Limited (“Golar”) is pleased to announce that FLNG Gimi completed the offload of its first full LNG cargo to the LNG carrier British Sponsor. This introduces Mauritania and Senegal to the international gas market and triggers the final pre-Commercial Operations Date milestone bonus payment to Golar under the terms of the commercial reset agreed in August 2024. Commissioning remains on track for a Q2 2025 Commercial Operations Date (“COD”). COD triggers the start of the 20-year Lease and Operate Agreement that unlocks the equivalent of around $3 billion of Adjusted EBITDA backlog (Golar’s share) and recognition of contractual payments comprised of capital and operating elements in both the balance sheet and income statement.

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

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

    Hamilton, Bermuda
    April 17, 2025

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

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

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Renovation program: two residential complexes built in Kosino-Ukhtomsky district

    Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Two residential complexes were built under the renovation program in the Kosino-Ukhtomsky district. Their total area is over 20 thousand square meters. This was reported by the Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Department of Urban Development Policy Vladislav Ovchinsky.

    “In total, the two new residential complexes will have 173 apartments with a total area of over 10,000 square meters. Five of them are for people with disabilities, with increased corridor and doorway widths and special plumbing. For the convenience of residents, elevators have been installed in the entrances, rooms for concierges and storage areas for strollers and bicycles have been equipped. The first floors are non-residential – in the future, social and household infrastructure facilities will open there. Active recreation and sports areas have appeared in the adjacent territory near the new buildings, and CCTV cameras and outdoor lighting have been installed for the safety and comfort of city residents,” noted Vladislav Ovchinsky.

    The new buildings were erected on Chernoye Ozero Street (building 7 and building 8) in an area with developed urban and transport infrastructure. Nearby are bus stops (Chernoye Ozero Street, Kosinskaya Fabrika, Bolshaya Kosinskaya Street, 24, and Orenburgskaya Street), as well as educational institutions, a children’s clinic, a community center, shops, and cafes.

    “The entire construction cycle of buildings under the renovation program was supervised by Mosgosstroynadzor. During this period, a total of 24 control and supervision events took place: inspectors checked the quality of construction work, finishing, installation of engineering systems and completed landscaping. Based on the results of the final inspections, the committee issued conclusions on the compliance of objects with design documentation and approved architectural solutions,” added the Chairman of the Committee for State Construction Supervision of the City of Moscow (Mosgosstroynadzor) Anton Slobodchikov.

    Earlier Sergei Sobyanin told on resettlement under the renovation program in the Timiryazevsky district.

    The renovation program was approved in August 2017. It concerns about a million Muscovites and provides for the resettlement of 5,176 houses.

    Earlier Sergei Sobyanin instructed to double the pace of implementation of the renovation program.

    Moscow is one of the leaders among regions in terms of construction volumes. High rates of housing construction correspond to the goals and initiatives of the national project “Infrastructure for life”.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Students of SPbGASU undergo internship in China

    Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –

    Source: Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering – Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering – Students of SPbGASU in the construction laboratory of Henan Urban Engineering University

    As part of the academic mobility program, 37 students of the St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering are undergoing an internship at the Henan University of Urban Development (PRC). The visit, organized in accordance with the cooperation agreement between the two universities, will last from April 1 to 25.

    The program includes a variety of activities that will immerse you in Chinese culture and introduce you to the Chinese construction industry.

    Sabrinahon Solehzoda, a second-year Master’s student in the Faculty of Civil Engineering, shared her impressions of the internship: “We live and study on the campus of Henan University of Urban Planning. The campus is the first thing that struck us in Pingdingshan, where the university is located. It is like a separate city, but only for students, where there is everything you need for life. We visited many sights: Chaiya Shan Mountain, Yao Shan Mountain, the Big Buddha, the Museum of Architecture. We also had a trip to another city – Wuhan, where we saw the sights and visited Wuhan University of Technology, presented our university, told about St. Petersburg. We were given books about architecture and construction in the PRC. In China, all the people are very kind and responsive: in the first days, when we still did not understand anything, not a single passerby refused to help.”

    Ekaterina Tsygankova, a first-year student of the Master’s program in the Faculty of Civil Engineering, also spoke about how the trip was going: “We visited various laboratories and workshops, and saw how TIM technologies work in China. During practical classes, we were able to use construction equipment, which significantly broadened our horizons and allowed us to compare it with what is used in Russia. We were able to get acquainted with the specifics of the educational process in Chinese universities. In addition to the Henan University of Urban Development, we visited the Wuhan Institute of Technology and Pingdingshan University. We had a unique opportunity to visit a Chinese construction site and observe the work.

    In addition, we were able to take part in the Russian-Chinese drawing and watercolour competition. This is a great opportunity to demonstrate our creative abilities, exchange cultural experiences and meet talented students from China. We listened to lectures on our specialty, took courses on Chinese culture and language learning. This allowed us to better adapt to the new environment and quickly make friends. In addition, we visited temples and monasteries, climbed mountains, visited museums and even tried on national costumes. Each day of the program was memorable and eventful.”

    According to Ekaterina, the trip was an unforgettable experience for her. The knowledge and connections she gained will help her build a career in the construction industry.

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  • MIL-OSI: Vervias Announces Introduction of Comprehensive New Employee Benefit Scheme

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CHENGDU, China, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vervias, a global leader in wealth management, proudly announces the launch of its new employee benefit scheme, which will enhance the well-being of its team and foster a more positive, supportive workplace environment. This comprehensive package provides employees with a greater range of financial, health, and wellness benefits to support their personal and professional growth.

    The new scheme is part of Vervias’ ongoing commitment to its employees, recognizing that the company’s success is built on the talents and contributions of its dedicated team. By offering diverse benefits, the company hopes to attract and retain top talent while ensuring that every member of the Vervias family has the resources to live a balanced and fulfilling life.

    Fostering Employee Well-Being and Satisfaction

    “At Vervias, we believe that a strong, healthy workforce is the foundation of a successful company,” said David Zhang, CEO of Vervias. “This new employee benefit scheme is designed to support our team’s personal and professional well-being, ensuring that they have the tools and resources to thrive both in and outside of work. We’re excited to roll out these enhancements as part of our ongoing efforts to create a dynamic and supportive environment for all our employees.”

    Key Features of the New Employee Benefit Scheme

    The new benefits package includes:

    • Health and Wellness Programs: Comprehensive medical, dental, and mental health coverage, alongside access to wellness programs to improve physical and mental well-being.
    • Retirement and Financial Planning Support: Financial planning assistance and retirement savings options to ensure employees are well-prepared for their future.
    • Flexible Work Arrangements: Options for remote work, flexible hours, and additional paid time off to provide employees with a better work-life balance.
    • Professional Development and Education: Funding for ongoing education, professional development courses, and leadership training to foster career growth and long-term success.
    • Family Support Benefits: Parental leave, childcare assistance, and support for families, ensuring that employees can focus on both their professional and personal responsibilities.

    A Commitment to Long-Term Employee Satisfaction

    Vervias remains focused on providing its employees with the tools and support they need to succeed and grow within the company. Introducing this new benefit scheme is part of the company’s broader efforts to maintain a culture of respect, support, and innovation that drives individual and organizational success.

    About Vervias

    Vervias is a global wealth management company based in Chengdu, China. Combining international insight with local expertise, we offer forward-thinking solutions to meet the evolving needs of individuals and institutions. Our team focuses on creating personalized investment strategies that align with your long-term financial objectives.

    For inquiries, please contact:
    Frida Johansson
    Chief Engagement Officer
    +86 28 6787 2827
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  • MIL-Evening Report: Public toilets could be the jewels in our cities’ crowns – if only governments would listen

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Christian Tietz, Senior Lecturer in Industrial Design, UNSW Sydney

    A New South Wales Senate inquiry into public toilets is underway, looking into the provision, design and maintenance of public toilets across the state.

    Whenever I mention this inquiry, however, everyone nervously laughs and the conversation moves on. It’s not something people feel comfortable talking about.

    Yet, a public toilet goes to the heart of what a city provides for its inhabitants and visitors. It is a critically important piece of public infrastructure that sets the tone for public behaviour, expectations and conduct.

    And we could be doing so much better with our public toilets.

    An important first impression

    Public toilets communicate social values. They show how we provide for our citizens and what we expect of them in return.

    A public toilet is often the first thing someone new to a place sees and wants; it creates an important first impression.

    As communication theorist Paul Watzlawick said, “One cannot not communicate.” Infrastructure is no exception.

    So public toilets play an important social role and, through their design, help communicate and shape relationships between citizens.

    As one person’s submission put it: ‘It’s important that public toilets don’t look like prisons’.
    ThatHolisticMom888/Shutterstock

    They not only provide relief for our urgent bodily needs; in them, we are equal humans. External hierarchies are largely removed.

    Their appearance and design influences whether we feel cared for, trusted and appreciated, seen and acknowledged.

    This is reflected in what members of the public have said to the current NSW senate inquiry. One submission, for instance, noted:

    It’s important that public toilets don’t look like prisons.

    If they are perceived as such, then the message is we can’t be trusted. We are assumed to damage or destroy them and behave like criminals.

    Public toilets should be appealing, inviting, visually interesting – and anticipate and provide for the many different needs for which people visit them.

    Designing and maintaining with this in mind means they’ll delight the user, rather than making them feel like a criminal.

    Might that not then help inspire a sense of gratitude toward governments, ratepayers and taxpayers and, by extension, broader society?

    Public toilet design can and should be beautiful.
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    Costs, yes. But also benefits

    Access to adequate public toilets is a basic right. But they are also used to administer medication, breastfeed, care for children, access drinking water and find a quiet place to rest. Public toilets are often the only private space in public.

    So, how can a communal space like the public bathroom evolve accordingly? One issue emerging in several inquiry submissions so far is the issue of public toilets being routinely locked at night.

    As one submission writer puts it:

    We don’t have a curfew, we are aloud (sic) out at night. If you don’t want people pissing in the street, then leave them open.

    Cost is the greatest concern. Councils know how much their toilet blocks cost, but not how many people use them.

    A submission from Blacktown City Council states their 218 public toilets cost more than A$15 million annually, involving six staff and three vehicles to service these facilities.

    This equals more than $68,800 per toilet per year.

    On the other hand, good public toilets could help grow the economy. A submission by Guide Dogs Australia quotes Deloitte Access Economics estimates that inclusive public spaces could add $12.7 billion to Australia’s economy annually and boost GDP by about $1.2 billion through increased workforce participation.

    And a submission by Bathurst Regional Access Committees notes:

    The disability tourism trade is worth well over $8 billion dollars annually. Tourism is what keeps many regions alive.

    Decent and accessible toilets may even help attract more people to a local area, activating public spaces and building community.

    Flipping the toilet script

    We need to flip the way we think about public toilets and those who clean them.

    They must radiate thoughtful care, pride, civic engagement and delight.

    Australian urban designer David Engwicht’s community consultation approach to public space provides a great blueprint. He advocates recognising that place making is similar to home making; it can create memorable and potentially transformative experiences. It can help bring us into the present, creating a feeling of rootedness and connection.

    This stunning public toilet in Tokyo was designed by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto.
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    The toilet can transcend its shameful, dirty, grimy image and last resort status. It can become a privilege to maintain, clean and keep in pristine condition for the public good.

    The public toilet could become a valuable asset, an attraction, a sought after destination, a jewel in the crown of the government’s public offering.

    They could be pieces of enchanting infrastructure sponsors line up to support.

    Tokyo toilets

    The Tokyo Toilet project is a great example.

    In this project, 17 toilets were designed by world-leading Japanese architects and designers and their cleaners’ uniforms by a famous fashion designer.

    The toilets were equipped with custom high quality toilet paper, cleaned three times a day, and given their own stunning interactive website.

    German filmmaker Wim Wenders even made a feature film, Perfect Days, about a man who cleans these toilets.

    Credit: The Match Factory/YouTube.

    These toilets, sponsored by the non-profit Nippon Foundation in collaboration with Shibuya City government and Shibuya Tourism Association, represent a highly innovative approach.

    Here, the public toilet is celebrated as an international attraction, while providing an excellent service to the public.

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

    – ref. Public toilets could be the jewels in our cities’ crowns – if only governments would listen – https://theconversation.com/public-toilets-could-be-the-jewels-in-our-cities-crowns-if-only-governments-would-listen-253526

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Leeds City Bikes expands with new e-bike model and service areas

    Source: City of Leeds

    Leeds City Bikes gears up for major expansion with next-generation e-bikes

    PRESS RELEASE ISSUED ON BEHALF OF BERYL BIKES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LEEDS CITY COUNCIL 

    • Leeds City Bikes upgrades and service expansion delivered in partnership by Beryl, Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
    • Innovative new e-bike model offers improved ride quality, increased range, and more.
    • New fleet set to launch on 22 April 2025.

    Users of Leeds’ cycle hire scheme will benefit from a new model of electric bike when it launches next week.

    From Tuesday 22 April, 265 improved and easier to use e-bikes will be introduced to the Leeds City Bikes fleet.

    Delivered by leading British e-bike hire operator Beryl, Leeds City Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, the Leeds City Bikes scheme will also expand its service with 10 new docking stations being installed by next Tuesday.

    The new ‘BBE2’ e-bikes are lighter and easier to lock and unlock, and boast a better range of up to 80 kilometres. The next-generation e-bike improves ride quality thanks to its 23-inch wheels with broad rims and puncture-resistant tyres, and a convenient 10kg capacity front basket. Accessibility is also prioritised with a low-step-through frame and adjustable seating for a wider range of riders (4’11” to 6’5″). Users are advised that the new e-bikes will feature a different lock mechanism than the existing BBE1 fleet.

    Alongside the new e-bikes, Leeds City Bikes will be expanding its service area to include places like Roundhay and Oakwood – providing more residents and visitors with better access to sustainable transport options.

    The new bikes will join the existing fleet, providing increased availability and choice for users.

    Phil Ellis, CEO at Beryl, said:

    “We are thrilled to be launching the BBE2 in Leeds and expanding the Leeds City Bikes service. Already, we have seen our bikes become a convenient and sustainable option for commuters and visitors alike – a practical and easy-to-use mobility solution. We look forward to seeing the reaction of riders to our innovative new BBE2, packed with new features and rider comforts.”

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

    “Leeds City Bikes has welcomed over more than 22,000 unique riders complete over 120,000 journeys since launching in September 2023. With the introduction of the newest e-bike providing a lighter and easier way to travel by bike, my hope is it’ll provide commuters and leisure travellers more options to choose sustainable and active travel for their journeys.

    “I live in the North of Leeds and I’m excited for the expansion further to the North where the scheme has been welcomed as a convenient and accessible travel option for many.

    “The more riders we create, the more we can reduce congestion, improve air quality, and support the city’s ambition to be carbon neutral by 2030.”

    Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin, said:

    “Our cycle hire scheme has many benefits, helping people get around and improving their health and wellbeing.

    “That’s why we’ve invested in making it a success – so I’m delighted to see its expansion and the rollout of new and improved bikes.

    “This is an essential part of our vision to create a fully integrated transport network in a greener, better-connected region.”

    Find out more at: https://beryl.cc/scheme/leeds 

    ENDS

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Rustam Minnikhanov became an Honorary Doctor of SPbPU

    Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –

    Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University –

    A solemn ceremony of presenting the mantle and diploma of Honorary Doctor of SPbPU to Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov took place at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

    The event was attended by honorary doctors of SPbPU: Vice-Governor of St. Petersburg Vladimir Knyaginin, General Director of the Scientific and Technical Center of Gazprom Neft Mars Khasanov, as well as the Director of the Institute of Legislation and Comparative Law under the Government of the Russian Federation, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Taliya Khabriyeva, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan Roman Shaikhutdinov and other honored guests. The ceremony began with the performance of the anthem of the Polytechnic University by the youth choir of SPbPU “Polyhymnia”.

    Today is a ceremonial meeting of the Academic Council, dedicated to a very important historical event. You can talk about Rustam Nurgalievich for a long time, and still not reveal the breadth of soul, mind, intellect, talents that were given to him. It is a great honor and joy for us to see such a legendary person among polytechnics, – emphasized the rector of SPbPU, academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Andrey Rudskoy.

    The new honorary doctor was introduced by the Scientific Secretary of the Polytechnic Dmitry Karpov, who greeted the guests in the Tatar language. He reported that the members of the Academic Council of our university unanimously voted to award the title to Rustam Nurgalievich on November 27, 2023.

    The long-standing and in every sense friendly interaction of our university with universities, enterprises and administrative institutions of Tatarstan is seen as one of the most convincing and positive symbols of the unity of our multinational and multi-confessional country. And just as the bear has become a significant symbol of a large, strong, powerful Russia since ancient times, the winged white leopard on the coat of arms of the Republic of Tatarstan is significant for us – a sacred symbol of purity of thoughts and heavenly protection, a symbol of nobility and rebirth, – noted Dmitry Karpov.

    Under the leadership of Rustam Minnikhanov, the republic is actively developing: 6th place among the subjects of the Russian Federation in terms of gross regional product, 5th and 3rd in terms of industrial and agricultural production, 2nd in terms of construction scale. Today, Tatarstan produces over 7% of all Russian oil, produces over 40% of synthetic rubbers, and produces every third truck produced in the country. In the quality of life rating in 2024, the Republic of Tatarstan took 2nd place after Moscow and St. Petersburg.

    Kazan today is one of the largest economic, industrial, scientific and cultural centers of our country, a popular tourist city that has a registered brand “Third Capital of Russia”. Elabuga, a city with more than a thousand years of history, has become a special economic zone “Alabuga”, recognized as the best in the country. Innopolis is one of four science cities in Russia, created from scratch, a special economic zone. Five Advanced Engineering Schools have been created in Tatarstan within the framework of a federal project.

    Outstanding results are behind many significant awards of the Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan. Rustam Nurgalievich has more than 40 orders, medals and badges of distinction – state, regional, departmental, public, religious, as well as dozens of certificates, gratitude from the President, honorary titles.

    Rustam Minnikhanov is a holder of the Order of Merit for the Fatherland for his great contribution to solving socio-economic problems and many years of conscientious work, the holder of the Order of Alexander Nevsky for special personal services to the state and great contribution to strengthening the international authority of the Russian Federation, as well as the Stolypin Medal of the 2nd degree for services in solving strategic problems of the country’s socio-economic development and many years of conscientious work. A professional race car driver, Honored Master of Sports of the Russian Federation, multiple Russian autocross champion, Rustam Nurgalievich also makes a great contribution to the development of sports.

    The robe and diploma of the Honorary Doctor of SPbPU are symbols that have a lot of meaning for our university, and for Rustam Nurgalievich personally, and for Tatarstan universities and enterprises, and for the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan, whose project group we are expecting for an internship in October of this year at the request of the President of the Academy Rifkat Nurgalievich Minnikhanov. I would like to especially note that the badge of the Honorary Doctor of the Polytechnic University of Rustam Nurgalievich turned out to be doubly symbolic: our university celebrated 125 years since its foundation, and the number of the badge that will be awarded is 125, – Dmitry Karpov emphasized.

    The doctoral robe and cap were brought into the Academic Council hall by students in the uniform of the Polytechnic University of the early 20th century. Traditionally, the Polyhymnia choir performed the Gaudeamus anthem. Andrei Rudskoy presented Rustam Nurgalievich with a book about honorary doctors of the Polytechnic University, which has a page dedicated to the Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan. As a sign of special respect, the book is also made in the Tatar language.

    Rustam Minnikhanov expressed gratitude for the honor bestowed upon him.

    It is a great honor for me to become an Honorary Doctor of the Saint Petersburg Polytechnic University, the leading university in the country, a world-class university. Mechanical engineering, the oil industry, energy, and IT are actively developing in the Republic of Tatarstan. In recent years, we have been working very closely with the Polytechnic University, collaborating in many areas, and are in touch with Andrey Ivanovich. This is for the benefit of everyone. Thank you very much, Rustam Minnikhanov said in his response.

    After the ceremony, Rustam Nurgalievich met with students who came to study at SPbPU from the Republic of Tatarstan. The polytechnicians asked questions about employment opportunities and prospects for young specialists. They were interested in what measures are being taken in Tatarstan to attract graduates of technical universities, what bonus programs exist.

    Polytechnic University is a world-class university, I have once again seen this today. You are very lucky to be studying at one of the best technical universities in Russia. We will be sincerely happy if you find a job in Tatarstan, which needs strong and well-trained personnel, the head of the republic emphasized.

    The meeting participants left their contact details so that representatives of the relevant structures and services of the Republic of Tatarstan could contact them and provide detailed information. The students also suggested diversifying the menu of the Polytechnic donut shop with Tatar cuisine.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SCHUMER: CHEMUNG COUNTY IS ON FRONTLINES OF TARIFF WAR, RAISING PRICES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES & FAMILIES ACROSS UPSTATE NY; STANDING AT WARD APPARATUS, SENATOR REVEALS HOW TARIFFS ARE HURTING LOCAL…

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for New York Charles E Schumer
    Ward Apparatus Manufactures Emergency Response & Rescue Vehicles For Fire Departments; Due To Tariffs On Aluminum From Canada And Materials From Other Countries They Along With Dozens Of Other Local Businesses Are Seeing Costs SKY-ROCKET – This Means Higher Prices For Customers And Firefighters Due To Tariffs
    Over 17,000 New Yorkers Across The Southern Tier – Including 5,100 In Chemung, Steuben & Schuyler Counties – Work In Industries Directly Impacted By Tariffs, With Thousands More In Adjacent Fields Like Tourism That Are Seeing Huge Drops As Canadians Cancel Trips To Upstate NY
    Schumer: We Need To Save Our Small Businesses From The Administration’s Tariff War That Is Raising Prices On Everyone And Killing Jobs
    With Trump’s tariff war hitting Main Street businesses across Upstate NY, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today stood with Southern Tier business leaders like Ward Apparatus, a company that builds emergency rescue and response vehicles for fire departments and is feeling the pain with major hits to their bottom line due to tariffs on Canada and other countries. The senator said this destructive and un-strategic tariff war that Trump has started has Upstate NY businesses, seniors and working- and middle-class families footing the bill with increased costs.
    Schumer said every day this chaos continues, it risks 17,000 jobs in the Southern Tier in industries impacted by the tariffs and even more jobs in Upstate NY’s vital tourism sector, and revealed he will push for the Senate to vote on a resolution to end this destructive trade war.
    “Chemung County and the Southern Tier are on the frontlines of the destructive Trump tariff war. Let’s be clear: these tariffs are a tax increase on Upstate NY. This trade war is raising costs up for families, small businesses, and in the case of Chemung County’s Ward Apparatus, which manufactures emergency vehicles, it is raising costs for first responders, fire departments, and municipalities that need this lifesaving machinery,” said Senator Schumer. “If this tariff war continues, it could devastate Upstate NY’s economy in ways we haven’t seen since the height of the pandemic. Small businesses are struggling to figure out how to make ends meet and being forced into difficult decisions, including if the increase in costs means they will need to lay off staff or even close their business altogether, and that is unacceptable. That’s why when the Senate returns, I will force a vote to end this reckless trade war that is hurting families and small businesses throughout the Southern Tier and across Upstate New York.”
    Schumer explained that Ward Apparatus operations in Chemung County, along with dozens of other businesses in the area, and thousands across Upstate NY, have been rattled by the trade war. Aluminum is a key component in the emergency response vehicles they build for firefighters, and it currently faces a 25% tariff, as the majority of aluminum comes from Canada. With more tariffs on the way, and through no fault of their own, prices for Ward Apparatus’s trucks could go up 10% for customers – as much as $30,000 or $40,000 – a cost which gets footed by the firefighters and municipalities that need to purchase them.
    Schumer added, “We don’t want to see departments and agencies compromising on the safety of the fleets their first responders operate, or the ability they have to adequately meet and respond to the needs of the public they are tasked to protect, because Trump’s tariffs have made it too cost-prohibitive. Our first responders deserve the best, and the public should not be worried about impacts to their safety.”
    Scott Beecher, CEO/Owner of Ward Apparatus/Ward Diesel stated, “We try to source domestic parts, materials, and components as local as possible, but there are many not available or cannot be 100% sourced domestically.  Having tariff uncertainty makes it very difficult to plan out production over an extended period of time.  I agree with efforts to bolster manufacturing in the US, but unintended negative consequences hurt business’s and add to already long lead-times.  These costs will have to be passed on to the end users and in our case that’s local fire departments, municipalities, and communities. The more predictability and stability we can have, the better we can supply our incredible firefighters with our trucks and equipment we manufacture.”
    Ward Apparatus is one of many Southern Tier-based businesses struggling to prepare for the impacts of tariffs to their bottom line. Schumer was also joined by Rimco Plastic and Swift Glass, local businesses that are feeling the impacts.
    Rimco Plastics Corporation, also located in Chemung County, manufactures and supplies thermoformed plastic trays and lids for businesses’ shipping, handling, and production needs. The uncertainty of market conditions as a result of tariffs has created challenges for the business in obtaining the raw material, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), needed to produce their products. Suppliers of PVC have halted their orders due to the uncertainty of pricing. As a result, Rimco has had to decline orders, even from long-standing customers, because this material is unavailable.
    For almost 100 years, Swift Glass has been a fabricator of quality and custom glass, providing a variety of custom glass parts for biomedical, appliance, industrial and commercial, optical, and aerospace applications. Given the custom nature of their products, a large segment of the glass and materials they purchase are sourced around the globe to accommodate the unique needs of their product’s applications, items that will be subjected to tariff increases in the coming months.
    “For Swift Glass, the brunt of the tariff issue will be felt with our far material purchases. About 50% of glass we buy comes from Europe and we were notified that starting in June, there would be an 8% increase added to what we have been paying,” said Charlie Burke, Vice President of Sales at Swift Glass. “This material is specifically used for defense applications, medical diagnostics, and the semiconductor industry. Unfortunately, there is no equivalent made in the United States so this tariff increase, if it does occur, will be passed on to these customers.”   
    According to the Main Street Alliance, a network of small businesses, 81.5% of small business respondents to a recent survey indicated they would raise prices for consumers due to tariffs and 31.5% indicated they would lay off employees as a result of the increased costs from tariffs. Tariffs are also creating uncertainty for families and jobs. If implemented again, tariffs are expected to increase costs for the average American family by as much as $5,000 a year, and families are struggling to plan for the future without assurances about their jobs. According to a New York Times analysis, over 17,000 New Yorkers across the Southern Tier including 2,500 in Chemung County work in industries targeted by the administration’s tariffs, which does not even account for all the related jobs, such as jobs in the tourism industry, that are also being impacted by the damage of this trade war.
    Schumer explained that planned tariffs hurt small businesses across the country, especially because they can’t stockpile raw materials for future orders before tariffs take effect and often have very slim margins to adapt to increased costs. The whiplash and uncertainty over tariffs have also sent the economy into a tailspin. Trump previously delayed the start of his tariffs twice and canceled across-the-board tariffs six days after implementing them. Uncertainty is causing the stock market to fall, causing chaos for small businesses to operate, and shaking the job market.
    Schumer said the Senate has a plan to end this dangerous trade war and protect Upstate NY businesses. Earlier this month, the Senate passed a bipartisan resolution to end tariffs on Canada and urged the House to pass it as well. Schumer also said when the Senate returns it will vote on a resolution to reverse these new taxes of 10% on all imported goods and end the looming threat of additional tariffs of up to 49% on products Americans buy from other countries. Schumer said ending this costly trade war is key to protecting New York from price increases and job losses as a result of tariffs on Canada.
    “I am all for addressing trade imbalances, I have always been a China hawk and have long fought against unfair trade practices, but these sweeping, ill-conceived tariffs are creating chaos and undermining those goals. Rather than uniting the world against China, Trump has united them against us! No matter which way you slice it, costs are going to skyrocket for consumers. If you’re in Upstate New York, you’ll feel it first, and worse than just about anywhere in the country. We need everyone, especially NY Republicans, to stand up against Trump’s senseless, job-killing, cost-increasing tax on Upstate New Yorkers,” concluded Schumer.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China reports record railway passenger trips in Q1

    Source: China State Council Information Office

    An aerial drone photo shows a bullet train running on China-Laos Railway in Jinghong City, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, Feb. 22, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    China’s railway passenger trips hit a new high in the first quarter of 2025 thanks to robust travel demand and increasing transport capacity.

    About 1.074 billion passenger trips were registered in the railway system in the period, up 5.9 percent year on year, China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. said in a statement on Thursday. In particular, the number of trips made by foreign travelers surged 30 percent year on year to 3.66 million.

    The railway operator said it actively enhanced transport capacity to meet rising travel demand, with a 7.4 percent increase in daily trains, more scientific arrangements backed by big data, and continued operation of “slow trains” to remote areas to ensure public welfare.

    To boost tourism and consumption, the company also deployed 187 tourist trains in the January-March period, up 30 percent year on year. It also worked to ensure the smooth operation of the China-Laos Railway, which carried 85,000 cross-border passengers in the period, up 32.2 percent.

    Meanwhile, railway freight volume also expanded steadily. Data from the National Railway Administration said about 1.25 billion tonnes of cargo were transported through railways in the first quarter, up 1 percent from a year ago.

    In the period, the amount of containers, metallic ores, and mineral and construction materials sent through railways increased 20.4 percent, 11.1 percent, and 42.1 percent in tonnes from a year ago, respectively.

    The fixed-asset investment in the railway sector gained 5.2 percent year on year to 131.2 billion yuan (about 18 billion U.S. dollars) in the first quarter, also a record high.

    The steady increases in both passenger trips and freight volume offered strong support for a stable economy, the administration said.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Commerce minister calls to expand service consumption

    Source: China State Council Information Office

    A staff member works at an oil-paper umbrella shop in Huangling Village of Wuyuan County, east China’s Jiangxi Province, July 3, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]

    Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao has called for multiple measures to bolster service consumption, amid efforts to spur domestic demand and economic growth.

    He made the remarks in a signed article published Wednesday in Qiushi Journal, the flagship magazine of the Communist Party of China Central Committee.

    Expanding service consumption is an important lever for stimulating domestic demand across the board, a task that has been identified as the top priority for 2025 in China’s government work report, according to the commerce minister.

    In recent years, service consumption has gained steam in China. Per capita service consumption expenditure in 2024 among residents rose 7.4 percent compared to the previous year, contributing 63 percent to the overall growth in per capita consumption expenditure.

    China has tailwinds to expand service consumption, driven by the unlocking of market potential, upgrading consumption structure and accelerating industry development, according to Wang.

    However, the minister cautioned that several challenges, such as the relatively low level of service industry openness, insufficient supply of high-quality services, and the room for improvement in consumption environment, still pose constrains on the sector’s expansion.

    To further stimulate service consumption, the government plans to roll out policies that support sectors such as household services and digital consumption, Wang said, adding that support will also be directed toward industries related to tourism, ultra-high-definition, the sports events economy, and traditional Chinese medicine health services.

    China will develop fiscal, tax, and financial policies to introduce targeted and practical measures, he said.

    A fresh move in this direction, China on Wednesday unveiled a work plan to boost service consumption. The plan proposes 48 specific measures across a broad spectrum of industries, covering both main service sectors as well as new forms of business and new consumption scenarios.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: 129-2025: List of unregistered treatment providers update: treatment provider under review – COSMOS Pest Control Services (AEI: AE0010TP)

    Source: New South Wales Government 2

    17 April 2025

    Who does this notice affect?

    Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, offshore treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal agents and master consolidators.

    What has changed?

    Following the identification of biosecurity concerns, we have listed COSMOS Pest Control Services (AEI: AE0010TP) as ‘under review’ on the…

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Records show emissions fell in 2023

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    The Environment & Ecology Bureau today released the 2023 greenhouse gas (GHG) emission inventory for Hong Kong and updated the methodology for compiling its GHG emission inventory.

     

    The bureau pointed out that the Government has used the Global Warming Potential (GWP) values set out in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) to compile the 2023 GHG emission inventory.

     

    It has also updated previous GHG emission figures, using the new GWP values, in order to reflect annual variations and long-term trends.

     

    In updating the methodology, the Government has complied with the requirement of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

     

    Based on the calculation using AR5’s GWP values, Hong Kong’s total GHG emissions in 2023 amounted to about 34.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2-e), representing a decrease of about 20% compared with 2005 levels and a decrease of around 25% from the peak emissions in 2014.

     

    Per capita GHG emissions amounted to approximately 4.58 tonnes in 2023, a new low since 1990, and 30% lower compared with 2005 and 2014. It is also about a quarter of the US level and 60% of the European Union level.

     

    Carbon intensity in 2023 was 0.012 kg CO2-e per Hong Kong dollar GDP, about 46% lower than that in 2005.

     

    Electricity generation continued to be the major source of emissions, generating 61% of total emissions in 2023. Other major emission sources were transport, accounting for 18% of the total, and waste management, which accounted for 8%.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: This year, heating systems will be updated in more than 600 residential buildings in the capital

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    This year, specialists from the city services complex will replace in-house central heating systems in more than 600 apartment buildings. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing and Public Utilities and Improvement Petr Biryukov.

    “After the end of the heating season, we will begin measures to replace central heating systems in apartment buildings as part of the capital repair program for the housing stock. This will ensure that the buildings are ready for the autumn-winter period. In total, we plan to update the heating systems in more than 600 buildings,” said Pyotr Biryukov.

    The largest number of central heating systems will be replaced in the Central, Northern and Northwestern administrative districts.

    During major repairs, worn-out pipelines, valves, support structures, various connecting elements, heating devices in apartments and common areas are replaced. This is how comprehensive repairs of engineering systems are carried out, which guarantees their reliable and trouble-free operation in winter. After replacing the pipelines, a comprehensive pressure test of the heating system is carried out under the supervision of the resource supplying organization.

    During major repairs, domestic materials are used that meet all the requirements of reliability and durability. Thus, when replacing the central heating system, Russian bimetallic radiators with high energy efficiency or modern powerful convectors are installed.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: More than 370 thousand entrepreneurs are already registered on the supplier portal

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The number of entrepreneurs registered in the capital Suppliers portal, exceeded 370 thousand. Since the beginning of the year, this figure has grown by 20 thousand. This was reported by Maria Bagreeva, Deputy Mayor of Moscow, Head of the Moscow Department of Economic Policy and Development.

    “Over 12 years, the supplier portal has become an effective business development tool for entrepreneurs, helping them to develop new regional markets and find consumers for their products among 58 thousand customers from 42 regions of Russia. Currently, more than 370 thousand suppliers from all over the country are registered on the platform, including organizations, individual entrepreneurs, self-employed individuals and private individuals. Their number has grown by 20 thousand since the beginning of the year. Representatives of Moscow and the Moscow region, St. Petersburg, Perm Krai and Sverdlovsk region have been the most active in joining the platform: their total share among new users exceeded 50 percent,” said Maria Bagreeva.

    The portal’s catalog already contains over 3.1 million items, grouped into more than 13 thousand categories. Every day, about 1.5 thousand contracts are concluded using the platform.

    “All processes on the supplier portal – from publishing the need to signing the closing documents under the contract – are carried out online. Ease of use makes the platform attractive to entrepreneurs: their ratio to customers is six to one. In the first quarter of this year alone, the number of unique visitors to the platform amounted to almost 750 thousand. The growth in the number of users ensures a high level of competition, which allows customers to cover their needs for goods, services and work at optimal prices,” said the head of the capital’s Department of Competition Policy.

    Kirill Purtov.

    Suppliers portal was created in 2013 to automate small-volume procurement. The entire work process on the platform — from publishing a request for goods, works and services to signing closing documents — was transferred to electronic form.

    In the capital Department of Information Technology note that the city is constantly improving the platform’s capabilities, taking into account the wishes of the users themselves. Thus, when loading a new product into the catalog, the neural network determines a possible category in a few seconds and offers suitable characteristics, the automatic bid bot allows you to participate in several quotation sessions at the same time. The chat bot provides answers to questions in the knowledge base from more than 600 articles, and the “Supplier School” service helps new users take free training courses and get acquainted with the resource’s popular tools in order to quickly get used to the portal and begin to fully participate in purchases.

    Representative offices are opened in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation to support users. There, specialists provide training on how to work on the platform, answer questions from customers and suppliers, hold face-to-face meetings, and collect proposals for improving functionality and solving technical problems. In addition, users can contact the support service at a single federal number: 7 800 303-12-34 or leave a request on the website.

    The functional customer of the portal is the capital Department of Competition Policy, and technical development is supervised by Department of Information Technology of the City of Moscow.

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

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: A new advanced training program has been prepared for the capital’s mathematics and natural science teachers

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    A large-scale program for training teachers has begun in the capital, who, starting from the new school year, will teach additional courses in mathematics and natural sciences in grades one through six. This was reported by Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development.

    “Moscow strives to maintain its leading position in the field of education, for this we are actively strengthening the key areas that shape the future of our children. One of them is school mathematics and natural science education. As part of the development of the new training system, additional city courses in mathematics, science and technology will be introduced for Moscow students in the next academic year. They are designed for schoolchildren in grades one through six. Research shows that it is during this period that interest in the exact sciences is formed. The new classes will help create a solid foundation for further in-depth study of subjects in senior grades. They will not duplicate the school curriculum: the emphasis is on creative tasks that develop logic and analytical thinking. Teachers who will conduct such lessons have already begun to take advanced training courses. 14 thousand Moscow teachers have begun training,” said Anastasia Rakova.

    The first meeting of teachers within the framework of the new program was held on April 15 at the Moscow Center for Education Quality of the capital’s Department of Education and Science. In addition, throughout the school year, teachers will receive methodological support, including monthly analysis of new tasks, consultations with specialists and additional training materials.

    “The work of a teacher in this project differs from that carried out within the framework of regular school lessons. The emphasis is not on obtaining new information and reinforcing it with examples of various tasks, but on developing the child’s thinking. In order for this system to function successfully, advanced training courses have been organized for teachers, and throughout the year the Center for Pedagogical Excellence and the Moscow City Pedagogical University will provide them with methodological support,” noted the scientific director.

    Center for Pedagogical Excellence capital Department of Education and Science Ivan Yashchenko.

    The city’s math, science and technology courses for students in grades one through six are unique in that they focus on solving creative problems. Special attention will be paid to developing skills that are important in the modern world. The program also does not include homework, so as not to create an additional burden. Some of the tasks within the courses will be devoted to Moscow’s opportunities and professions in demand.

    As Natalya Morgunova, a primary school teacher at School No. 2090 named after Hero of the Soviet Union L.Kh. Papernik, added, today new approaches to such a subject as mathematics are needed. Because it is the basis of everything, all sciences, which will be useful to children in the future. According to the new program, children will develop skills, learn to think, solve logical problems, and not act according to a model.

    For schoolchildren, classes will begin in September 2025. They will help prepare for studying in specialized classes, as well as for participation in intellectual competitions, such as the new Olympiad “Ready for Life in a Smart City.” Its tasks are aimed at primary school students and include complex questions on mathematics and the world around them.

    The new city courses will not only help schoolchildren master mathematics and natural sciences better, but will also increase their interest in other subjects. The content of the classes and the methods used develop thinking, independence and educational initiative.

    The task of strengthening the mathematical and natural science training of schoolchildren is included in the strategy for the development of Moscow education, approved by Sergei Sobyanin. The measures taken will help maintain the capital’s advantage in this area. Moscow is among the top five world leaders in the quality of school education – students of city educational institutions regularly show high results. In 2024, more than half of the country’s gold medals at international Olympiads were won by participants from the capital. The share of graduates who scored over 220 points in three subjects on the Unified State Exam is 38 percent.

    The advanced training program is organized by the Center for Pedagogical Excellence andMoscow City Pedagogical University.

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  • MIL-OSI: NBPE Announces Analysis of Tariff Impact

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

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    St Peter Port, Guernsey   17 April 2025

    NB Private Equity Partners (NBPE), the $1.2bn1, FTSE 250, listed private equity investment company managed by Neuberger Berman, today announces an analysis of the potential impact of US trade tariffs on its portfolio.

    Following the Trump Administration’s announcement on 2 April 20252, Neuberger Berman has – alongside the underlying private equity sponsors across its platform – worked to assess potential impacts of tariffs on its investment holdings. Specific to NBPE, we believe the direct impact of tariffs is generally expected to be limited. We believe that 14% of the portfolio’s fair value could be directly impacted by tariffs, with approximately 1% of fair value likely to be meaningfully impacted. This analysis only considers the direct impact from tariffs and not second-order impacts resulting from any potential economic slowdown. We continue to believe the portfolio’s emphasis on companies with lower expected cyclicality and/or long-term secular growth drivers, alongside reasonable leverage, generally positions it well.

    An updated investor presentation on tariffs is available on the investor relations section of NBPE’s website at www.nbprivateequitypartners.com

    For further information, please contact:

    NBPE Investor Relations        +44 (0) 20 3214 9002
    Luke Mason        NBPrivateMarketsIR@nb.com  

    Kaso Legg Communications        +44 (0)20 3882 6644

    Charles Gorman        nbpe@kl-communications.com
    Luke Dampier
    Charlotte Francis

    About NB Private Equity Partners Limited
    NBPE invests in direct private equity investments alongside market leading private equity firms globally. NB Alternatives Advisers LLC (the “Investment Manager”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Neuberger Berman Group LLC, is responsible for sourcing, execution and management of NBPE. The vast majority of direct investments are made with no management fee / no carried interest payable to third-party GPs, offering greater fee efficiency than other listed private equity companies. NBPE seeks capital appreciation through growth in net asset value over time while paying a bi-annual dividend.

    LEI number: 213800UJH93NH8IOFQ77

    Based on net asset value.
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  • MIL-Evening Report: Bad news – why Australia is losing a generation of journalists

    Shrinking budgets and job insecurity means there are fewer opportunities for young journalists, and that’s bad news, especially in regional Australia, reports 360info

    ANALYSIS: By Jee Young Lee of the University of Canberra

    Australia risks losing a generation of young journalists, particularly in the regions where they face the closure of news outlets, job insecurity, lower pay and limited career progression.

    Ironically, it is regional news providers’ audiences who remain among the most engaged and loyal, demanding reliable, trustworthy news.

    Yet it’s exactly the area where those closures, shrinking newsroom budgets and a reliance on traditional print-centric workflows over digital-first strategies are hitting hardest, making it difficult to attract and retain emerging journalists.

    And in an industry where women make up a substantial portion of the workforce and of those studying journalism, figures show the number of young females in regional news outlets declined by about a third over 15 years — a much greater decline than experienced by their male colleagues.

    Without meaningful and collaborative efforts to invest in young professionals and sustain strong local newsrooms, the future of local journalism could be severely compromised.

    Reversing the trend requires investing in new talent, which might be achieved through targeted funding initiatives, newsroom-university collaborations and regional innovation hubs that reduce costs while supporting emerging journalists. It also requires improved working conditions and fostering innovation.

    Why it matters
     Local journalism is the backbone of Australian news media, playing a crucial role in keeping communities informed and connected.

    The Australian News Index shows community and local news outlets made up 88 percent of the 1226 news organisations operating across print, digital, radio and television in 2024.

    These community-driven publications and broadcasters play a critical role in covering stories that matter most to Australians, reporting on councils, regional issues and everyday stories that affect people.

    Yet local newsrooms face growing challenges in sustaining their workforce and attracting new talent, raising concerns about the future of journalism beyond metropolitan centres.

    Fewer opportunities
     Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows the proportion of journalists working full-time has steadily declined in both major cities and regional Australia.

    In major cities, the proportion of journalists working full-time dropped from 74 percent in 2006 to 67 percent in 2021. In regional areas, the decline was even more pronounced — falling from 72 percent to 62 percent over the same period.

    This widening gap suggests that regional journalists are increasingly shifting to part-time or freelance work, largely due to economic pressures on local news organisations.

    Newspaper and periodical editors are more likely to work full-time in major cities (68 percent) compared with regional areas (59 percent). Similarly, a smaller proportion of print journalists are fulltime in regional areas.

    In contrast, broadcast journalism maintains a more stable employment in regional areas.

    Television and radio journalists in regional Australia are slightly more likely to work fulltime than their counterparts in major cities.

    The pay gap
     Regional journalists earn less than their metropolitan counterparts. The Australian Bureau of Statistics shows median weekly pay for full-time journalists in major cities is $1737 compared to $1412 for their regional counterparts.

    The disparity is slightly greater for parttime regional journalists.

    Lower salaries, combined with fewer full-time opportunities, make it difficult for regional outlets to attract and retain talent.

    Fewer young journalists
     Aspiring to become (and stay) a journalist is increasingly difficult, with many facing unstable job prospects, low pay and limited full-time opportunities.

    This is particularly true for young journalists, who are forced to navigate freelance work, short-term contracts or leave the profession altogether.

    The number of journalists aged 18 to 24 has steadily decreased, falling by almost a third from 1425 in 2006 to 990 in 2021. The decline is even steeper in regional areas, falling from 518 in 2006 to just 300 in 2021.

    Young journalists are also less likely to have a fulltime job. In 2006, 92 percent of journalists aged 18 to 24 held a fulltime job but this had fallen to 85 percent in 2021, although they are significantly more likely to be employed fulltime compared to those in major cities.

    This demonstrates that regional newsrooms can offer greater job security temporarily but the overall decline in young journalists entering the profession — particularly in regional areas — signals a need for targeted recruitment strategies, financial incentives and training programmes to sustain local journalism.

    Data also reveals an overall decline in journalism graduates entering the news industry. The number of journalists aged 20 to 29 with journalism qualifications has dropped significantly, from 1618 in 2011 to 1255 in 2021.

    This decline is marginally more pronounced in regional journalism, where the number of young, qualified journalists fell from 486 in 2006 to 367 in 2021.

    Loss of opportunity for women
     In Australia, women make up a significant portion of the journalism workforce, likely reflecting the growth in young women studying journalism at universities.

    Yet the decline in young female qualified journalists, particularly in regional areas, further highlights the challenges faced by the regional news industry.

    The number of female journalists aged 20 to 29 with journalism qualifications fell by 29 percent to 803 between 2006 and 2021, while the number of male journalists in the same age group declined by just 8 percent.

    The decline of young female journalists was an even more dramatic 33 percent in regional areas falling from 354 in 2006 to 236 in 2021, while the number of male journalists in regional areas increased slightly in the same period, from 132 in 2006 to 137 in 2021.

    Time for a reset
     There is a need to rethink how journalism education prepares students for the workforce.

    Some researchers argue that journalism students should be taught to better understand the evolving news landscape and its labour dynamics, ensuring they are prepared for the realities of the profession.

    This practical approach, integrating training on labour rights and the economic realities of journalism into the curriculum, offers critical insights into the future of local journalism.

    Pursuing a degree in arts, including journalism or media studies, is now among the most expensive in Australia. Many young and talented students still pursue journalism, even in the face of industry instability.

    However, if the industry continues to signal to young talent that journalism offers little job security, low pay, and limited career progression — particularly in the regions — it risks losing a generation of passionate and skilled journalists.

    Investing in new talent, improving working conditions and fostering innovation is critical for the industry to build resilience and strengthen community news coverage.

    Dr Jee Young Lee is a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Arts and Design at the University of Canberra. Her research focuses on the social and cultural impacts of digital communication and technologies in the media and creative industries. Originally published under Creative Commons by 360info™.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Keepers of Memory: How the Volunteer Corps for the 80th Anniversary of Victory is Being Prepared

    Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –

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    Distributing St. George ribbons to passersby, telling people about the heroes of the Great Patriotic War, meeting veterans at train stations and airports – volunteers will do this and much more during the celebration of the 80th anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War.

    More than five thousand people will help at patriotic events dedicated to the important date. The first training center of the International Volunteer Corps of the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Russia was opened in Moscow to train them. More than 12 thousand Muscovites have already applied to join this corps.

    mos.ru correspondents found out what future memory keepers are taught and why it is important to know about key military events.

    Training according to a single standard

    The training of the volunteer corps for the 80th anniversary of Victory is taking place at the regional center “Good Place. SZAO”. In-person training according to a single standard began here in early March 2025.

    “The online course includes seven blocks of videos and landing pages (scrolling pages) dedicated to a specific topic, such as the Battle of Moscow. At the end of each section, volunteers are asked to answer questions to consolidate the knowledge they have gained. After completing the test, you can sign up for in-person classes at the training center of the International Volunteer Corps of the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War: these are historical and volunteer minimums, as well as additional instructions before the start of a particular event,” explains the holder of the “Volunteer of Moscow” badge of distinction, executive director of the Moscow regional branch

    All-Russian public movement “Volunteers of Victory” Lyudmila Gorelova.

    She is a professional teacher, a lecturer at MIREA – Russian Technological University, conducts trainings on the volunteer minimum (this is the basic knowledge that a volunteer must have when going on shift. – Note mos.ru), where she talks about equipment, as well as how to communicate correctly with veterans of the Great Patriotic War and citizens with disabilities.

    “Such people require a special approach, it is important to be as polite and tactful as possible, and to be able to provide first aid if necessary,” adds Lyudmila Gorelova.

    Since the opening of the center, the corps volunteers have already taken part in more than 250 patriotic events. They congratulated veterans on holidays, conducted courage lessons and patriotic quests for schoolchildren, and also accompanied events dedicated to the 81st anniversary of the complete liberation of Leningrad from the fascist blockade, the 82nd anniversary of the defeat of the Nazi troops by Soviet troops in the Battle of Stalingrad, and Defender of the Fatherland Day.

    Volunteers will also help during all patriotic events dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory. Thus, on April 24, the international event “St. George’s Ribbon” will begin in the capital. Volunteers will hand out the main symbol of Victory in squares, parks, and near metro stations. From May 6 to 8, they will join the “Streets of Heroes” event and hand out triangular letters to passersby describing the exploits of the defenders of the Fatherland, and will tell about tankmen, pilots, marshals, and generals in whose honor the city streets are named.

    On May 6, the “Victory Waltz” event will take place at the main entrance arch to VDNKh: 400 college students dressed in 1940s costumes will dance to the song “May Waltz”. In addition, all days before the holiday, a headquarters will be operating to meet veterans who independently arrive in Moscow from other regions. And the culmination will be the Victory Parade on Red Square – volunteers will also help with its holding.

    Events dedicated to the celebration of the 80th anniversary of Victory will be held until the end of the year, so anyone can join the international volunteer corps throughout 2025. To do this, you need to register on the website All-Russian public movement “Volunteers of Victory” Click the “Study with us” button and take an online course using a uniform training standard for all of Russia.

    The first center in Russia to prepare a volunteer corps for the 80th anniversary of Victory has opened in MoscowPatriotic event “Streets of Heroes” to be held in the capital

    Mission – to preserve memory

    The volunteer district center “Dobroe Mesto. SZAO”, where the International Volunteer Corps of the 80th Anniversary of Victory is trained, opened on Aerodromnaya Street (building 6) in the summer of 2024. Above the entrance to the center is a white canopy with the inscription “Mosvolonter”. The premises of the center are also decorated in light colors: the walls, the sign and the poster “International Volunteer Corps of the 80th Anniversary of Victory” in the lobby, chairs in two lecture halls.

    Today in “Good Place. SZAO” there is a lecture on the historical minimum, it is conducted by Daniil Myatin, a member of the federal team of the All-Russian public movement “Volunteers of Victory”. Classes are organized on weekdays and weekends as the next group is recruited.

    “The historical minimum is a necessary base for a participant in the movement. Even if a volunteer simply hands out St. George ribbons on the streets, any passerby can ask him, for example, about what battles Marshal Georgy Zhukov participated in or how the Great Patriotic War differs from World War II. And he must answer, because his mission is to preserve the memory of those events and pass on knowledge to others. Of course, it is impossible to retell the whole story in an hour, so I try to focus on the most significant moments. In addition, each volunteer receives a short manual with dates and names of heroes,” says Daniil Myatin.

    During the lesson, the teacher asks the students to pair up and name key facts about the Great Patriotic War to each other: this is how the volunteers develop their communication skills and review the material they have studied online. Then a representative of each pair tells the group what they have managed to remember, and Daniil Myatin writes the answers on the board and comments.

    “One of the most memorable and tragic events of the Great Patriotic War was the siege of Leningrad, which lasted from September 1941 to January 1944. At the events in honor of the 80th anniversary of the Victory, you will meet those who survived then, and your task is to show that you are with them, remember and empathize,” the teacher instructs.

    At the call of the heart

    Some participants of the 80th Anniversary of Victory Volunteer Corps are high school seniors, others are working, and some are already retired, but they are united by a common goal – to preserve the memory of their ancestors, those who in the 1940s, regardless of age and occupation, went to the front or worked in the rear. As a rule, they come to classes already well prepared. Many volunteers decided to join the movement in memory of their grandparents, whose stories greatly impressed them.

    “My grandmother Nina Trushina was a nurse during the war, and my grandfather Fyodor Voloshin participated in the defense of Smolensk and the Caucasus, received many awards, including the medal “For Courage”. In 1945, during the liberation of the western regions of Poland, he was wounded and, while he was being taken to the hospital on a train, he met my future grandmother. After the war, they got married. The theme of Victory is very close to me. About eight years ago, I began to help organize events congratulating veterans, and now I have signed up for the international volunteer corps,” shares volunteer Anastasia Voloshina.

    Now 38 years old, she works as a doctor, raises a teenage daughter and finds time to help.

    Timofey Timoshenko is 15 years old, he is a ninth-grader at school #1591. Both of his great-grandfathers went through the war. One, Vladimir Khromov, was a child himself at the time, the other, Alexey Zakharov, served at the front, reached Konigsberg, was seriously shell-shocked, but nevertheless lived until the early 2000s.

    “I listened to Grandpa Volodya’s stories and tried to imagine myself in his place. When I started studying history, I became even more interested in the topic, went with my class to the Victory Museum, and as soon as I reached the right age, I immediately signed up as a volunteer. For now, I hope to participate in the distribution of St. George ribbons,” says Timofey Timoshenko.

    Another visitor to the classes at the Dobroe Mesto. SZAO center, Svetlana Filina, is 53 years old. She works as a teacher of additional education and a methodologist for sports tourism.

    “My grandfather Ivan worked in the rear, and my grandmother Praskovia was captured by the Germans, then many years later she was able to return to Russia. She did not like to talk about those events: it was too hard. But sometimes she still remembered something, and I, listening to her, could not hold back my tears. Now I consider it my duty to join the movement in memory of the people closest to me,” admits Svetlana Filina.

    According to the training organizers, volunteers not only carry the banner of memory, but also pass it on to their children and set an example.

    “People often come to us with younger schoolchildren, asking permission to take them along to events, and we don’t object. After all, the most important thing is a sincere desire to participate, to help and to get joy from it,” sums up Lyudmila Gorelova.

    “80 Years Ago. A Day in History”: An Educational Project Will Tell Schoolchildren About the Battle of Moscow“A Good Place”: How to Choose and Book a Space in Volunteer CentersSobyanin: This year, we will install another 240 historical markers for Victory Day“And courage, like a banner, was carried”: a patriotic exhibition will open at the Alexander Shilov Gallery

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: On Easter, Muscovites will be able to use free transport to city cemeteries

    Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    This weekend, Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter.Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the City of Moscow They told us how ground transportation will operate on April 20.

    “On behalf of

    Sergei Sobyanin During the Easter holidays, we are extending the operation of the metro and the Moscow Central Circle and organizing comfortable and safe transportation of passengers to the city’s memorial complexes. Metro and MCC stations will be open for entry until 2 a.m. This weekend, we will release more than 590 buses and electric buses on special free routes. Temporary navigation has already been installed at ground transportation stops and metro stations for the convenience of passengers. In addition, employees of the Passenger Mobility Support Center will be on duty in the metro – they will tell you the route and take you to the desired stop,” said the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry Maxim Liksutov.

    On the holiday, special free express routes to city cemeteries will be organized, which will receive numbers E, E1, E2 and E3. Like some regular bus routes, they can be used from 09:00 to 19:00. On the same day, over 590 buses will be used on 32 special, reinforced and regular routes.

    On the night of April 19-20, the operation of almost 150 of the most popular routes will be extended until 03:30. In addition, 18 regular night routes will operate.

    On the night of April 19-20, metro stations and the Moscow Central Circle will be open for entry until 02:00. Almost 150 of the most popular routes will also be open until 03:30. In addition, transport will run on 18 regular night routes.

    For the convenience of passengersunified transport portal created a special page where you can easily find out routes to cemeteries and night flights.

    The routes extended on Easter night were divided into categories: 25 main lines, five frequent regional lines, 85 regional lines, 15 social lines and 18 tram lines. This will help passengers navigate and find the right route.

    In accordance with the objectives of the national project “Infrastructure for life” In Moscow, much attention is paid to the modernization of social and municipal infrastructure, including increasing the number of convenient public transport routes and updating the rolling stock. In addition, within the framework of the national project, the capital has begun developing the Central Transport Hub. It will become a single circuit with predictable suburban rail transport for more than 30 million residents of 11 regions of Russia.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Digital Innovations: GUU took part in the strategic session of the RosGeoTech PIS

    Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –

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

    The State University of Management took part in a strategic session dedicated to the implementation of the Development Program of the Advanced Engineering School “RosGeoTech”.

    The meeting took place at the Grozny State Oil Technical University named after Academician M.D. Millionshchikov.

    The discussion was attended by the rector of the State University of Management Vladimir Stroyev, the vice-rector Maria Karelina, the rector of the State Petroleum Technical University Magomed Mintsayev, the head of the RosGeoTech PISh Andrey Luzhetsky, the first vice-rector Ibragim Gayrabekov, the vice-rector for research work Magomed Saidumov and other representatives of the partner universities and the project team.

    The agenda included discussions on the implementation of the main directions of the RosGeoTech PISh Program for 2025 and ways to achieve target indicators, indicators, and project effectiveness.

    Vladimir Stroyev noted that the RosGeoTech PISh solves problems not only in the interests of universities, but also reflects the most important national priorities. Despite serious competition, the school demonstrates high efficiency and remains promising.

    Rector of GGNTU Magomed Mintsaev noted that large-scale work had been carried out over the past year, which resulted in the school’s status being raised and transferred to the second group, with a grant of over 210 million rubles being received.

    Andrey Luzhetskiy emphasized that the achieved results are the result of the team’s joint work. The project has proven its viability and potential for scaling.

    During the session, an agreement was also signed on the creation of a special educational space – the ABRIS laboratory of digital innovations in industry.

    After the strategic session, representatives of the State University of Management and GGNTU met with students of the Advanced Engineering School “RosGeoTech”, where they told the children about their opportunities for growth and development within the framework of the Advanced Engineering School, answered their questions and wished the children success.

    Then the PISH team went to the Institute of Oil and Gas of the GGNTU named after academician M.D. Millionshchikov, where they were shown the results of the work on creating new special educational spaces within the framework of the Advanced Engineering School “RosGeoTech”.

    Let us recall that the RosGeoTech PISh project is being implemented by the State University of Management and the State Petroleum Technological University named after academician M.D. Millionshchikov in active cooperation with industrial partners PJSC NK Rosneft, JSC Grozneftegaz, JSC Chechenneftekhimprom, LLC NTC ZERS and others.

    Subscribe to the TG channel “Our GUU” Date of publication: 04/17/2025

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Man and woman charged with child abuse and online child exploitation offences

    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

    Man and woman charged with child abuse and online child exploitation offences

    Thursday, 17 April 2025 – 4:27 pm.

    A man and a woman from North-West Coast have been charged with serious child abuse and online child exploitation offences following an investigation by the Joint Anti-Child Exploitation Team (JACET), a partnership between Tasmania Police and the Australian Federal Police.
    On 18 February 2025, JACET officers executed a search warrant at a residence. During the search, investigators located child exploitation material on the man’s phone involving a young child known to both parties.  
    As a result of the investigation, the man has been charged with:
    1. Possession, production and distribution of child exploitation material
    2. Indecent assault
    The woman has been charged with:
    1. Possession, production and distribution of child exploitation material
    2. Indecent assault
    3. Penetrative sexual abuse of a young person (x2)
    The man will appear in the Devonport Magistrates Court on 2 June 2025. The woman will appear in the Burnie Magistrates Court on 22 July 2025. 
    The child has been placed in alternative care and is receiving ongoing counselling and support services. 
    Reporting services:
    This case represents some of the most confronting and abhorrent offending we investigate. It’s a stark reminder that child sexual abuse often occurs in places where children should feel safest, in their homes and among people they trust.
    Police are committed to protecting children from harm and the partnership between AFP and Tasmania Police strengthens our capability to detect and disrupt offenders who betray the trust of the most vulnerable members of the community. We urge anyone with concerns or suspicions about child abuse, including online exploitation and grooming, to come forward.  
    How to report child abuse or online child exploitation:
    1. If a child is in immediate danger, call 000
    2. Contact Tasmania Police on 131 444
    3. Contact Strong Families Safe Kids on 1800 000 123
    4. Report anonymously via Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au
    5. Make an online report to the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE) at: https://www.accce.gov.au/report 

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Panasonic Group certified as a TABLE FOR TWO Platinum Partner for the 12th consecutive year

    Source: Panasonic

    Headline: Panasonic Group certified as a TABLE FOR TWO Platinum Partner for the 12th consecutive year

    Achievement highlights continued efforts at employee cafeterias in Japan and initiatives by Panasonic Marketing Europe

    Osaka, Japan – April 17, 2025 – The Panasonic Group has been supporting the non-profit organization TABLE FOR TWO (TFT) in its efforts to deliver school meals to children in developing countries since 2009. The Group has been recognized by TFT as a Platinum Partner for the 12th consecutive year. 
    In 2024, the Group donated the equivalent of approximately 171,000 meals, including donations made through the newly launched program of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH. The total amount of donations made by the Group to date is equivalent to approximately 1.67 million meals.
    The Panasonic Group has set “ending poverty” as one of the key themes for its corporate citizenship activities. In Japan, as an initiative that allows employees to participate in solving social issues through something familiar—food—the Group offers TFT menu items in employee cafeterias at 14 locations, donating 20 yen per TFT meal on a continuous basis. At sites without cafeterias, the “CUP FOR TWO (CFT)” program has been implemented, in which a portion of the proceeds from vending machines is donated, and in 2024, this led to approximately 71,000 meals being donated.

    In Europe, Panasonic Marketing Europe has redefined the objective of its European kitchen appliance business as “delivering healthy food to as many customers as possible and creating a hunger-free, caring world,” and has launched two new initiatives. First, to commemorate World Food Day on October 16, 2024, the company donated 100,000 meals to TFT Germany. In addition, it announced that it would donate five school meals to TFT for every kitchen appliance purchased through the Panasonic online shop in Europe between October 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025. 
    This campaign has resulted in a donation amount equivalent to over 60,000 meals, which the Group will donate in stages.

    Through the TFT initiative, the Panasonic Group will continue to provide nutritious school meals and contribute to improving children’s basic physical strength, preventing illness, and creating educational opportunities, thereby helping to alleviate poverty and bring happiness to people living in developing countries.
    The Panasonic Group will continue to contribute to solving social issues in various ways in order to work toward realizing “an ideal society with affluence both in matter and mind.” 

    Panasonic Group Corporate Citizenship Activities Sitehttps://holdings.panasonic/global/corporate/sustainability/citizenship.html

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Could you accidentally sign a contract by texting an emoji? Here’s what the law says

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jennifer McKay, Professor in Business Law, University of South Australia

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    Could someone take you to court over an agreement you made – or at least appeared to make – by sending a “👍”?

    Emojis can have more legal weight than many people realise. A search of the Australasian Legal Information Institute database reveals emojis have been part of evidence in at least 240 cases in the past few years.

    Their use in texts and emails has been considered in unfair dismissals, wills, family law and criminal cases.

    Australian law does not explicitly address the use of emojis in contracts. And although emojis have been accepted in evidence, the context in which they are used is always a crucial part of the picture.

    Here’s what you need to know about what makes a contract under the law – and why you might want to be especially cautious with the “🤝” button.

    Is it a casual agreement or a contract?

    Contracts don’t have to be printed on paper and signed in a lawyer’s office.

    In Australia, a contract is generally considered legally binding if it meets certain requirements. There has to be:

    • an intention to create legal relations
    • a clear unequivocal offer
    • certainty and completeness of terms
    • “consideration” – the price exchanged for the promise made
    • clearly communicated acceptance
    • no “vitiating factors” – things that could spoil the contract such as unconscionable conduct or duress.

    Indeed, case law supports the notion that contracts can be partly oral and partly written. But the oral terms cannot contradict the terms of the written agreement.

    Contracts can also incorporate graphics. The former chief justice of the High Court of Australia, Robert French AC, said in December 2017:

    There is no reason in principle why pictorial contracts explained orally or supplemented textually or contextually could not be enforceable in the same way as any other contract.

    Contracts don’t always have to be written.
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    ‘I hereby accept’

    In contract cases, courts often use what’s called an objective test to consider whether a reasonable person would conclude the parties intended to create a binding contract.

    In Australian law, parties to a contract must clearly communicate that they accept its terms.

    Social and domestic agreements are presumed not to create legal intent, unless proven otherwise. But with extensive use of texts and emails with emojis now, there is less clarity about what is a social and domestic agreement.

    Commercial and business contracts are presumed to have contractual intent. However, even in business contracts, emojis may be deemed to amount to acceptance, depending on the past behaviour of the parties.

    That’s because many emojis are ambiguous.

    In one situation, a thumbs up (👍) might mean “I have something”, but in another it could mean “I agree to it”. A smiley face is the same so context is crucial. The least ambiguous is arguably the handshake emoji – 🤝.

    Careful of the handshake emoji – it generally signals agreement.
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    The experience overseas

    A number of cases from overseas show how emojis sent in response to an offer can lead to unintended contracting.

    They can induce what the law calls “reasonable reliance” of one party on the other, more than “bare hope” an agreement can be relied upon. This can subject the sender to liability if that reliance is misplaced.

    One 2023 case in Canada centred on a thumbs-up emoji sent in response to a proposal for the purchase of flax.

    Here, the court ruled that the emoji did signify agreement to the terms, similar to a written signature. It had been habitually used between the buyer and seller in a longstanding business relationship.

    Because of this repeated use, the court ruled, a reasonable bystander would conclude the emoji response created a binding agreement.

    Borrowing a big boat

    A subsequent case, in the United Kingdom, centred on an alleged four-year “charterparty” agreement to hire a large crude oil tanker called the “Aquafreedom” between Southeaster, its owners and the logistics company Trafigura.

    Trafigura claimed a binding agreement to charter the ship had been reached, following a period of offers and counteroffers. But the vessel’s owner Southeaster disagreed. Trafigura claimed it had suffered about US$15 million in lost business as a result.

    The evidence in this case was principally a bundle of written communications between the parties, including email, telephone and WhatsApp communications.

    While the court ultimately ruled no contract had been entered into, it found that more informal communications used in evidence, including WhatsApp messages containing emojis, shouldn’t be given less weight than email communications.

    The court found WhatsApp messages – including those with emojis – shouldn’t be disregarded.
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    What can you do?

    Here are some helpful hints for navigating the use of emojis, especially when buying or selling anything, running your own business or sending messages at work:

    • be careful when discussing services or purchase of goods over text
    • when acknowledging receipt of a contract, it’s safest to clearly state that you will review the terms and get back to the sender
    • do not use an emoji on its own
    • do not use the handshake emoji
    • keep business-like arrangements on a more formal footing.

    Remember, context remains important and past behaviour is critical.

    The author would like to acknowledge the contribution of Mark Giancaspro, senior lecturer in law at the University of Adelaide, for assistance in the preparation of this article.

    Jennifer McKay receives research funding from CRC Race 2030.

    – ref. Could you accidentally sign a contract by texting an emoji? Here’s what the law says – https://theconversation.com/could-you-accidentally-sign-a-contract-by-texting-an-emoji-heres-what-the-law-says-252287

    MIL OSI Analysis – EveningReport.nz –

  • MIL-Evening Report: Why do scientists want to spend billions on a 70-year project in an enormous tunnel under the Swiss Alps?

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tessa Charles, Accelerator Physicist, Monash University

    An artist’s impression of the tunnel of the proposed Future Circular Collider. CERN

    The Large Hadron Collider has been responsible for astounding advances in physics: the discovery of the elusive, long-sought Higgs boson as well as other new exotic particles, possible hints of new forces of nature, and more.

    Located at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) on the border of France and Switzerland, the LHC is expected to run for another 15 years. Nevertheless, physicists are already planning what will come after it.

    One of the most favoured proposals for CERN’s next step is the 70-year Future Circular Collider (FCC) project. More than three times the size of the LHC, this enormous proposed machine promises to resolve some mysteries of the universe – and undoubtedly reveal some new ones.

    What will the Future Circular Collider do?

    The LHC, which occupies a circular tunnel 27 kilometres in circumference, is currently the largest machine in the world. The FCC would be housed in a much larger 91km tunnel in the Geneva basin between the Jura mountains and the Alps.

    The first stage of the FCC would be the construction and operation of a collider for electrons (the lightweight particles that make up the outer shell of atoms) and positrons (the antimatter mirror images of electrons). This collider would allow more precise measurements of the Higgs boson.

    The planned Future Circular Collider would occupy a tunnel 91 kilometres long, dwarfing the 27-kilometre Large Hadron Collider.
    CERN

    The second stage would be a collider for protons (heavier particles found in the cores of atoms). The LHC already collides protons, but the new collider would accelerate the protons up to more than seven times as much energy.

    This increase in collision energy allows for the discovery of particles never produced by humanity before. It also brings with it technical challenges, such as the development of high-powered superconducting magnets.

    Known unknowns

    The most high-profile result from the LHC has been the discovery of the Higgs boson, which lets us explain why particles in the universe have mass: they interact with the so-called Higgs field which permeates all of space.

    This was a great victory for what we call the Standard Model. This is the theory that, to the best of our current knowledge, explains all the fundamental particles in the universe and their interactions.

    However, the Standard Model has significant weaknesses, and leaves some crucial questions unanswered.

    The FCC promises to answer some of these questions.

    Collisions between high-energy particles may shed light on several unanswered questions of physics.
    CERN

    For example, we know the Higgs field can explain the mass of heavy particles. However, it is possible that a completely different mechanism provides mass to lighter particles.

    We also want to know whether the Higgs field gives mass to the Higgs boson itself. To answer these Higgs questions we will need the higher energies that the FCC will provide.

    The FCC will also let us take a closer look at the interactions of very heavy quarks. (Quarks are the tiniest components of protons and some other particles.) We hope this may shed light on the question of why the universe contains so much more matter than antimatter.

    And the FCC will help us look for new particles that might be dark matter, a mysterious substance that seems to pervade the universe.

    Of course, there is no guarantee that the FCC will provide the answers to these questions. That is the nature of curiosity-driven research. You know the journey, but not the destination.

    Competing colliders

    The FCC is not the only major particle physics project under consideration.

    Another is a proposed 20-kilometre machine called the International Linear Collider, which would likely be built in Japan.

    The US has several projects on the go, mainly detectors of various kinds. It also supports an “offshore Higgs factory”, located in Europe or Japan.

    One project that may concern the FCC’s backers is the planned 100 kilometre Chinese Electron Positron Collider (CEPC), which has significant similarities to the FCC.

    This poses a dilemma for Europe: if China goes ahead with their project, is the FCC still worthwhile? On the other hand, CERN chief Fabiola Gianotti has argued that the FCC is necessary to keep up with China.

    High costs

    The decision on the FCC won’t be taken lightly, given the large cost associated with the project.

    CERN estimates the first stage will cost 15 billion Swiss francs (around US$18 billion or A$28 billion at current exchange rates), spread out over 12 years. One third of this cost is the tunnel construction.

    The size of the sum has attracted criticism. However, a CERN spokesperson told the Agence France-Press that up to 80% of the cost would be covered by the organisation’s current annual budget.

    The second stage of FCC, which would reuse the 91km tunnel as well as some existing LHC infrastructure, is currently estimated to cost 19 billion Swiss francs. This costing carries a large uncertainty, as the second stage would not be commissioned until 2070 at the earliest.

    Benefits beyond science

    Pure science has not been the only benefit of the LHC. There have been plenty of practical technological spinoffs, from medical technology to open and free software.

    One specific example is the Medipix chips developed for a detector at the LHC, which are now used across multiple areas in medical imaging and material science.

    For the past 70 years, CERN has served as a fantastic model for peaceful and efficient international collaboration. Beyond its astonishing scientific output, it has also produced significant advances in engineering that have spread through society. Building the FCC will be an investment in both technology and curiosity.

    Tessa Charles has previously received funding through an EU Horizon 2020 project, the FCC Innovation Study (FCCIS).

    Ulrik Egede receives funding from the Australian Research Council to carry out research at the Large Hadron Collider. He is representing southeast Asia and Australia/NZ on the International Committee of Future Accelerators.

    – ref. Why do scientists want to spend billions on a 70-year project in an enormous tunnel under the Swiss Alps? – https://theconversation.com/why-do-scientists-want-to-spend-billions-on-a-70-year-project-in-an-enormous-tunnel-under-the-swiss-alps-254577

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  • MIL-OSI China: Lawsuits filed against cancellation of visas

    Source: China State Council Information Office

    Zhuo’er Chen is a student pursuing a master’s degree in architecture at the University of California, Berkeley. She is set to graduate next month. However, her student visa was suddenly terminated by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, on April 8.

    It seems that thousands of students have had a similar experience.

    According to a report by the Association of International Educators, as of Monday, there have been almost 1,300 reports of international students and scholars either having their visas revoked or their records in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, or SEVIS, terminated. The affected include undergraduate, graduate and Optional Practical Training students.

    Chen, joined by another three Chinese students whose visas were terminated, filed a federal lawsuit in the US District Court in the Northern District of California last week.

    The suit alleges that “without notice, explanation, or any form of due process, ICE terminated the student status of individuals who have done nothing more than maintaining academic standing and complying with their visa requirements”.

    Plaintiff Mengcheng Yu, who has lived in the United States since age 16, is also close to completing her master’s degree at Carnegie Mellon University. She is set to graduate in August this year.

    Plaintiff Jiarong Ouyang is from University of Cincinnati, and Plaintiff Gexi Guo is a graduate of Columbia University currently residing in New York.

    “This lawsuit seeks declaratory and injunctive relief to halt this unlawful pattern of SEVIS record terminations, restore plaintiffs’ legal status, and prevent further irreparable harm to their educational trajectories, professional futures and immigration standing,” the lawsuit document stated.

    The lawsuit named Kristi Noem, secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security, or DHS, and Todd Lyons, acting director of ICE, as the defendants. The plaintiffs are represented by DeHeng Law Offices.

    The plaintiffs challenge ICE’s actions “for being arbitrary, capricious and contrary to law, and assert that the lack of due process also violates their constitutional rights under the Fifth Amendment and the Equal Protection Clause”.

    The lawsuit argues that DHS and ICE may unilaterally strip students of lawful status through SEVIS without legal authority, in defiance of regulatory limits, and without affording any procedural safeguards.

    ‘Abrupt and sudden’

    Clay Zhu, one of the lawyers representing the students, said in a virtual meeting on Monday that they have received a lot of information from students “telling us about an abrupt and sudden cancellation of their F-1 visa and service records”.

    He said a team of five lawyers worked overtime in the last five days to investigate the situation.

    “There is no pattern based on the information I have right now. Some of the students have arrest records but have never been convicted. Some of them have minor traffic violations, and some of them have a very clean record. So, it is random to me, and there’s no explanation being provided by the agency as to why this is happening on a blanket scale. This is unprecedented,” Zhu said.

    He said the termination of student status has been done in the past on a very individualized basis for failing to maintain full-time student status or being convicted of committing some kind of serious crime.

    “Those basically are forcing the students to self-deport,” Zhu said. “They have to leave the country right away. Otherwise, they would incur the so-called unlawful presence under immigration law.”

    “Our goal is, of course, not to just represent those four students. Our goal is to seek a nationwide temporary restraining order and also an injunction against this kind of practice. We’re trying to restore service records for all the affected students,” Zhu said.

    Lawsuits have also been filed on behalf of the students whose visas were terminated without notice. Atlanta law firm Kuck Baxter filed a lawsuit representing 17 international students from several states.

    Nineteen state attorneys general from Arizona, California, Michigan, New York and others have asked a federal judge to stop the Trump administration from canceling international student visas.

    It appears that visa cancellation is not limited to international students. The Cougar, a news outlet at the University of Houston, reported on Sunday that a professor’s visa was terminated unexpectedly.

    Without disclosing the identity of the professor, The Cougar reported that another professor had to step in for the rest of the semester while the issue was being resolved.

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  • MIL-OSI: Q1 2025 as planned, post Financial restructuring: commercial recovery, decline in revenue and limited cash consumption

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Press Release

    Q1 2025 as planned, post financial restructuring:

    commercial recovery, decline in revenue

    and limited cash consumption

    Confirmation of continued commercial recovery, fueled by strategic large deal signatures

    • Q1 2025 order entry at €1.7 billion
    • Q1 2025 book-to-bill at 81%, +17 points vs Q1 2024, benefiting from the signature of multi-year contract renewals and business wins with new material revenue streams

    Q1 2025 revenue: €2,068 million, down -15.9% organically, impacted by lower order entry and contract completions recorded in 2024, before the closing of the financial restructuring of the Company on December 18, 2024

    • Reflecting deliberate reduction of BPO1 activities in the UK, as well as calendar effects
    • Eviden: down -14.0% organically
    • Tech Foundations: down -17.5% organically

    Estimated cash consumption2limited to c. €-40 million in Q1 2025 vs €-415 million in Q1 2024

    • No usage at all of account receivable factoring or specific optimization on trade payables

    Estimated liquidity3of c. €1,958 million as of March 31, 2025 vs €2,179 million as of December 31, 2024:

    • Cash and cash equivalent of c. €1,518 million vs €1,739 million in December 2024 and undrawn revolving credit facility of €440 million as of March 31, 2025
    • Including c. €138 million of cash in advance (vs €319 million as at December 31, 2024), consisting solely of customer invoices paid in advance without any discount and on a pure voluntary basis

    Presentation of Atos updated strategy and organization during the May 14, 2025 Capital Markets Day

    Paris, April 17, 2025 – Atos, a global leader in digital transformation, high-performance computing and information technology infrastructure, today announces its Q1 2025 revenue.

    Philippe Salle, Atos Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, declared:

    “Our first quarter performance confirms the inflexion in our business trajectory following the closing of our financial restructuring at the end of 2024. While top line remained under pressure, our commercial activity continued to recover during the quarter, attesting to the confidence and engagement of our clients and boding well for the future of Atos. We have also limited our cash consumption during the quarter and made significant progress in the implementation of our restructuring program to adapt our cost base. I look forward to sharing my vision for Atos and unveiling our mid-term strategy at our Capital Markets Day on May 14. This is the start of a new chapter for the Group, with relentless focus on serving our customers through innovation and high-quality services.”

    Q1 2025 Revenue by Business

    In € million Q1 2025
    Revenue    		 Q1 2024
    Revenue    		 Q1 2024
    Revenue*    		 Organic variation*
    Eviden 973 1,164 1,132 -14.0%
    Tech Foundations 1,095 1,314 1,326 -17.5%
    Total 2,068 2,479 2,458 -15.9%

    *: at constant scope and March 2025 average exchange rates

    Group revenue was €2,068 million, down -15.9% organically compared with Q1 2024. Overall, Group revenue evolution in Q1 2025 reflects lower order entry and contract completions recorded in 2024, before the closing of the financial restructuring of the Company in December 2024, deliberate reduction of BPO activities in the UK, calendar effects as well as market softness in key geographies.

    Eviden revenue was €973 million, down -14.0% organically.

    • Digital activities decreased double digit. The business was impacted by H2 2024 contract completions and contract scope reductions, as well as by the continued market softness in North America, in the UK & Ireland and in Southern Europe.
    • Big Data & Security (BDS) revenue decreased high single digit. Lower activity in cybersecurity services due to volume decline and contract completions was partially offset by growth in Advanced Computing due to large project deliveries in India and Germany.

    Tech Foundations revenue was €1,095 million, down -17.5% organically.

    • Core revenue (excluding BPO and value-added resale (“VAR”)) decreased double digit mainly due to previously established contract terminations and completions in North America, lower revenue from Major Events following the delivery of the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic games, and by contract scope and volume reduction in the UK.
    • Non-core revenue declined double digit as planned, reflecting deliberate reduction of BPO activities in the UK and reduced value-added resale for hardware and software products.

    Q1 2025 revenue by Regional Business Unit

    In € million Q1 2025
    Revenue    		 Q1 2024
    Revenue    		 Q1 2024
    Revenue*    		 Organic variation*
    Central Europe 501 533 527 -5.0%
    Southern Europe 438 565 527 -16.9%
    North America 382 512 528 -27.6%
    UK / IR 309 423 434 -28.8%
    Growing markets 224 223 219 +2.0%
    Benelux and the Nordics (BTN)                  212 220 220 -3.6%
    Others & Global structures 2 3 3 -10.0%
    Total 2,068 2,479 2,458 -15.9%

    *: at constant scope and March 2025 average exchange rates

    Central Europe revenue was € 501 million, down -5.0% organically.

    • Eviden revenue decreased low single digit. Decline in Digital due to volume reduction from Manufacturing and Public Sector customers was partially offset by the delivery of a large HPC in Germany.
    • Tech Foundations revenue decreased double digit, reflecting volume and scope reductions related to low-margin contracts with Pharmaceutical and Banking customers.

    Southern Europe revenue was €438 million, down -16.9% organically.

    • Eviden revenue decreased double digit. Digital activities declined due to volume reduction with Automotive, Transport & Logistics and Banking customers. The delivery of a supercomputer project in France in 2024 provided a higher prior year comparison basis for BDS.
    • Tech Foundations revenue decreased high single digit due to contract completions with select customers.

    North America revenue was € 382 million, down -27.6% organically, impacted by contract terminations and completions, and general slowdown in market conditions.

    • Eviden revenue decreased double digit, notably from lower activity with Healthcare, Finance, and Transport & Logistics customers. BDS decreased double digit due to contract completion and volume reductions.
    • Tech Foundations revenue decreased double digit notably from lower activity in Media and Insurance.

    UK & Ireland revenue was € 309 million, down -28.8% organically.

    • Eviden revenue decreased double digit. Digital revenue decreased on back of market softness in Public Sector while BDS remained stable.
    • Revenue in Tech Foundations decreased double digit, due primarily to previously announced large contract exit in Public Sector BPO.

    Growing Market revenue was €224 million, up +2.0% organically. Revenue from the delivery of a HPC in India was partly offset by the high prior year comparison basis of Major Events, which included revenue from the 2024 Paris Olympic & Paralympic Games.

    Benelux and the Nordics revenue was € 212 million, down -3.6% organically

    • Eviden revenue decreased low single digit, impacted by project completions and volume reductions in Manufacturing.
    • Revenue in Tech Foundations decreased low single digit as well, due to previously established contract completions and volume decline on low-margin contracts with Healthcare and Utilities customers.

    Order entry and backlog

    Q1 2025 commercial activity

    Order entry reached €1.7 billion in Q1 2025, of which €1.1 billion represent new services sold to new or existing customers.

    Book-to-bill ratio was 81% for the quarter, improving by +17 points compared with the Q1 2024 ratio of 64%, benefiting from renewed client confidence.

    • Eviden book-to-bill ratio was 80% for the first quarter compared to 83% in Q1 2024, when a large HPC order was booked for a Danish innovation center. Main contract signatures in the first quarter included a large six-year new business in digital and cyber contract in Belgium and a contract renewal to manage a public health system for a large American insurance company.
    • Tech Foundations book-to-bill ratio was 81% for the first quarter, a significant improvement compared to the 47% reported in Q1 2024. Main contract signatures in the first quarter included a new four-year contract for IT infrastructure in Public Sector in France, a multi-year contract extension for Mainframe services with a global leader in aerospace as well a contract renewal with a leading automotive manufacturer for Mainframe services. Also, a new five-year Digital Workplace contract was signed with the UK Department of Environments, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).

    Backlog & commercial pipeline

    At the end of March 2025, the full backlog reached €12.6 billion representing 1.3 years of
    revenue.

    The full qualified weighted pipeline amounted to €4.5 billion at the end of March 2025, representing 5.7 months of revenue.

    Human resources

    The total headcount was 74,074 at the end of March 2025, decreasing by -5.2% compared with the end of December 2024, notably from 1,682 departures related to the restructuring plan already on track.

    Q1 2025 liquidity position4

    Atos SE also publishes its estimated liquidity position at March 31, 2025. This indicator measures the estimated financial resources available at date to meet Atos SE future obligations. This publication is part of the regular reporting requirements defined and agreed with the Group’s financial creditors.

    As of March 31, 2025, Atos liquidity is estimated at circa €1,958 million, compared to €2,179 million as of December 31, 2024, and was comprised of:

     In € million March 31, 2025
    (estimated)    		 December 31, 2024
    (actuals)    		 Var.
    Cash & cash equivalents 1,518  1,739 -221 
    of which payments received from customers in advance of invoice payment due dates 138  319 -181 
    Undrawn revolving credit facility 440  440 – 
    Total liquidity 1,958  2,179 -221 

    Capital Markets Day

    Atos will present an update of its strategy and organization during a Capital Markets Day that will be held in Atos’ Bezons headquarters on May 14, 2025.

    Forthcoming events

    May 14, 2025 Capital Markets Day
    June 13, 2025 Annual General Meeting
       
    August 1st, 2025 (Before Market Opening)  First semester 2025 results

    APPENDIX

    Q1 2024 revenue at constant scope and exchange rates reconciliation

    For the analysis of the Group’s performance, revenue for Q1 2025 is compared with 2024 revenue at constant scope and foreign exchange rates.

    Reconciliation between the 2024 reported first quarter revenue and the 2024 first quarter revenue at constant scope and foreign exchange rates is presented below, by Business Lines and Regional Business Units:

    Q1 2024 revenue
    In € million    		 Q1 2024 published Internal transfers Scope effects Exchange rates effects Q1 2024*
    Eviden 1,164 2 -44 9 1,132
    Tech Foundations 1,314 -2 0 14 1,326
    Total 2,479 0 -44 23 2,458
               
               
    Q1 2024 revenue
    In € million    		 Q1 2024 published Internal transfers Scope effects Exchange rates effects Q1 2024*
    North America 512 0 0 16 528
    Benelux and the Nordics (BTN) 220 0 0 0 220
    UK / IR 423 0 0 10 434
    Central Europe 533 0 -6 0 527
    Southern Europe 565 0 -38 0 527
    Growing Markets 223 0 0 -3 219
    Others & Global structures 3 0 0 0 3
    Total 2,479 0 -44 23 2,458

    *: at constant scope and March 2025 average exchange rates

    Scope effects amounted to €-44 million. They related to the divesture of Worldgrid in Southern Europe and Central Europe.

    Currency effects positively contributed to revenue for €+23 million. They mostly came from the appreciation of the British pound and the US dollar partially compensated by the depreciation of the Brazilian real, the Argentinian peso and the Turkish lira.

    Disclaimer

    This document contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including references, concerning the Group’s expected growth and profitability in the future which may significantly impact the expected performance indicated in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are linked to factors out of the control of the Company and not precisely estimated, such as market conditions or competitors’ behaviors. Any forward-looking statements made in this document are statements about Atos’s beliefs and expectations and should be evaluated as such. Forward-looking statements include statements that may relate to Atos’s plans, objectives, strategies, goals, future events, future revenues or synergies, or performance, and other information that is not historical information. Actual events or results may differ from those described in this document due to a number of risks and uncertainties that are described within the 2024 Universal Registration Document filed with the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) on April 10, 2025 under the registration number D.25-0238. Atos does not undertake, and specifically disclaims, any obligation or responsibility to update or amend any of the information above except as otherwise required by law.

    This document does not contain or constitute an offer of Atos’s shares for sale or an invitation or inducement to invest in Atos’s shares in France, the United States of America or any other jurisdiction. This document includes information on specific transactions that shall be considered as projects only. In particular, any decision relating to the information or projects mentioned in this document and their terms and conditions will only be made after the ongoing in-depth analysis considering tax, legal, operational, finance, HR and all other relevant aspects have been completed and will be subject to general market conditions and other customary conditions, including governance bodies and shareholders’ approval as well as appropriate processes with the relevant employee representative bodies in accordance with applicable laws.

    About Atos

    Atos is a global leader in digital transformation with circa 74,000 employees and annual revenue of circa €10 billion. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, the Group provides tailored end-to-end solutions for all industries in 68 countries. A pioneer in decarbonization services and products, Atos is committed to a secure and decarbonized digital for its clients. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris.

    The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

    Contacts

    Investor relations:

    David Pierre-Kahn | investors@atos.net | +33 6 28 51 45 96

    Sofiane El Amri | investors@atos.net | +33 6 29 34 85 67

    Individual shareholders: +33 8 05 65 00 75

    Press contact: globalprteam@atos.net

    1         Business Process Outsourcing

    2         Cash consumption of a period is defined as the variance in cash and cash-equivalent, excluding (i) the variance of the drawn portion of the RCF and (ii) the variance in working capital optimization actions (which include cash in advance received from customers, account receivable factoring and specific optimization of trade payables)

    3         Liquidity is defined as the sum of (i) the consolidated cash and cash-equivalent position of the Group and (ii) the amounts available under any undrawn committed facilities (including committed overdrafts). Consolidated cash and cash-equivalent includes trapped cash and unpooled cash and excludes cash held in escrow accounts in order to provide cash collateral.

    4         Liquidity is defined as the sum of (i) the consolidated cash and cash-equivalent position of the Group and (ii) the amounts available under any undrawn committed facilities (including committed overdrafts). Consolidated cash and cash-equivalent includes trapped cash and unpooled cash and excludes cash held in escrow accounts in order to provide cash collateral.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: [Interview] Designing With the User in Mind: Inside the Advanced Research Behind Audio Eraser

    Source: Samsung

    Imagine capturing a busking performance, only to have car horns overpower the music — or filming a vlog in a café where ambient noise makes conversations nearly impossible to hear.
     
    Audio Eraser, introduced in the Galaxy S25 series, was designed to address such situations by reducing unwanted background noise and enhancing desired sounds to help users create more immersive videos.1 Galaxy AI features like Audio Eraser — developed with a deep understanding of user needs — was made possible thanks to the proactive efforts of Samsung Research and the Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics.
     
    Samsung Newsroom sat down with audio technology experts from the AI Solution Team at Samsung Research to learn more about the development of this innovative feature.
     
    ▲ (From left) Kyoungbo Min, Hejung Yang, Hosang Sung and Jiwon Kim from the AI Solution Team at Samsung Research
     
     
    Source Detection: The Future of Next-Generation Audio Technology
    Audio Eraser enables users to adjust sounds within a video by removing unwanted noise and enhancing the audio they want to highlight. The feature quickly scans a video to detect and separate sounds by type, and can be used not only on clips recorded by the user but also on videos that have been shared or received.
     
    Just as Object Eraser improved image editing and usability with its debut in the Galaxy S21 series, Audio Eraser was developed to deliver a more advanced and seamless multimedia experience across both audio and video.
     
    ▲ Audio Eraser allows users to adjust sounds by type within a video.
     
     
    Developing Sound Source Detection and Separation Models
    Audio Eraser recognizes six types of sound — voices, music, wind, nature sounds, crowd noise and ambient noise. Using sound source detection technology, the feature quickly identifies what sounds are present and where they occur in a video. Then, through sound source separation technology, it isolates and classifies each sound into distinct categories.
     
    To build AI models capable of detecting and isolating these audio types, the research team began by collecting a robust set of training data. They simulated a wide range of real-world video recording scenarios to generate diverse audio datasets — and even went into the field to capture everyday sounds firsthand.
     
    “Wind was particularly challenging to work with,” said Hejung Yang from the AI Solution Team at Samsung Research. “Besides refining our wind simulation technology, we enhanced our dataset by recording actual wind sounds outdoors whenever strong winds occurred — even after work or on weekends.”
     
    In addition, the team devoted extensive time to improving the performance of the sound source separation model by carefully reviewing countless video clips multiple times.
     
    “Each developer compared and analyzed more than 1,000 audio samples every week under a variety of conditions,” said Jiwon Kim. “Through continuous experimentation, we worked to identify the most effective sound source separation model to ensure consistent, high-quality results.”
     
    ▲ Samsung researchers work on developing audio technology for Audio Eraser.
     
     
    Delivering a New User-Centric Listening Experience
    As Audio Eraser runs on-device, it offers an enhanced user experience with real-time editing and improved privacy protection. Samsung’s long-standing expertise in developing competitive on-device AI capabilities across various features played a key role in Audio Eraser’s success.
     
    “We focused on developing AI models and algorithms capable of fast, on-device processing,” said Hosang Sung. “A great deal of effort went into creating an optimized AI solution that runs smoothly with low power consumption.”
     
    Supported by a strong AI research infrastructure, Samsung Research continues to strengthen its capabilities in advanced audio technologies.
     
    “We are committed to developing next-generation solutions that elevate the usability of mobile devices,” said Hoonyoung Cho, Vice President and Head of the AI Solution Team at Samsung Research. “Through sound control and audio enhancement technologies, we aim to deliver a truly selective and personalized listening experience.”
     

     
     
    Integrated Collaboration With Product Development Teams
    Turning advanced research into a consumer-ready solution brought a new set of challenges. For instance, when editing video and audio simultaneously, playback needed to remain smooth and uninterrupted. Additionally, processing videos longer than an hour required specialized technology capable of completing the task within the same timeframe.
     
    To address these challenges, Samsung Research and the MX Business worked together — from proposing user-centric ideas to repeatedly testing software optimization techniques and evaluating audio quality. Together, they explored multiple approaches to determine the most effective solution.
     
    The cross-functional collaboration had already proven successful in the development of the Galaxy Buds3 series (Buds3, Buds3 Pro). As the needs for listening in noisy environments grows — for everything from music and media experiences to listening to clearer phone calls — Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) has become an increasingly essential feature in wireless earbuds. Samsung raised the bar by developing its own Adaptive ANC technology. The Galaxy Buds3 series adapts to the fitting conditions of different users and changes in fit caused by prolonged wear to deliver optimized ANC performance.
     
    Since earbuds are worn directly in the ear, close coordination between hardware and software teams was essential to finalize product specifications and fine-tune the ANC technology.
     
    “We developed multiple algorithms in advance to accommodate different hardware conditions,” said Kyoungbo Min. “Through extensive simulations, we prepared a solution that could be quickly adapted to any chipset or device. The development process involved iterative revisions and improvements, but the close collaboration between advanced research and product teams helped accelerate commercialization.”
     

     
    Sound source separation is a core area of next-generation audio technology, and Samsung continues to advance its foundational innovations in this field. With Audio Eraser making full use of sound source separation, the company is preparing to expand into a range of new applications. The ongoing evolution of Galaxy AI is expected to deliver even more practical and intuitive features for consumers.
     
     
    1 Results may vary per video depending on how sounds present in the video. Samsung Account login required. Certain types of sound can be detected such as voices, music, wind, nature, crowd and noise. The actual sound detection may vary depending on audio source and the condition of the video. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Why healthy eating may be the best way to reduce food waste

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Trang Nguyen, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Centre for Global Food and Resources, University of Adelaide

    Stokkete, Shutterstock

    Australians waste around 7.68 million tonnes of food a year. This costs the economy an estimated A$36.6 billion and households up to $2,500 annually.

    Much of this food is wasted at home. So while consumers are increasingly aware of sustainability issues, awareness does not always translate into better food management in practice.

    Our previous research revealed people differ in the ways they generate and dispose of food waste.

    Our latest study takes a closer look at two groups who care deeply about food, for different reasons. It exposes a paradox: people who prioritise healthy eating waste less food, while those focused on sustainability do not necessarily follow through with waste reduction.

    This suggests encouraging healthier eating habits might be a better way to cut household food waste than sustainability messaging alone.

    Sustainability awareness doesn’t always mean less waste

    To understand how food values influence waste, we surveyed 1,030 Australian consumers living in Adelaide between April and May 2021. We set quotas for age, sex and household income to match national demographics.

    We wanted to find out who wasted more food: nutrition-conscious or sustainability-conscious consumers?

    We asked each person how they plan meals and shop, what they value when buying food, and how much food they throw away each week.

    Our results show nutrition-conscious consumers tend to plan meals in advance, use shopping lists and avoid over-purchasing. These behaviours contribute to both a healthier diet and less food waste.

    We found consumers who make more nutrition-conscious food choices tended to waste less edible food. A one-point increase on our nutrition scale corresponded to a 17.6% reduction in food waste, compared to people with lower scores on the nutrition scale.

    On the other hand, those who prioritise sustainability over nutrition did not show any significant reduction in edible food waste.

    These consumers tend to choose environmentally friendly products. They typically prefer to shop locally, buy organic produce and avoid excessive food packaging. But that does not necessarily translate into waste-reducing behaviours.

    Those concerned with sustainability tend to buy more food than they need. They have good intentions, but lack strategies to manage and consume the food efficiently. Unfortunately this means sustainably sourced food often ends up in landfill.

    Teaching children to prepare healthy food for themselves can help reduce waste.
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    Integrating nutrition and food waste messaging

    Our research reveals a disconnect between purchasing choices and what actually happens to the food at home.

    This highlights an opportunity for policymakers and campaigns aimed at reducing food waste. Rather than focusing solely on sustainability, including messages about improving nutrition can boost health and reduce food waste at the same time.

    Some successful interventions already demonstrate the potential of this approach. For example, an Australian school-based program found children involved in preparing their own meals wasted less food than they did before the program began.

    These students learned about food waste and healthy eating, participated in workshops on meal preparation and composting, and helped pack their own lunches – with less food waste as a result.

    5 ways to reduce food waste

    So, what can households do to reduce food waste while maintaining a healthy diet? Our research suggests the following key strategies:

    1. plan ahead – creating a weekly meal plan and shopping list helps prevent impulse purchases and ensures food is consumed before it spoils

    2. buy only what you need – over-purchasing, even of sustainable products, can lead to unnecessary waste

    3. store food properly – understanding how to store fresh produce, dairy, and leftovers can significantly extend their shelf life

    4. prioritise nutrition – choosing foods that fit into a balanced diet naturally leads to better portion control and mindful consumption, reducing waste

    5. use what you have – before shopping, check your fridge and pantry to incorporate existing ingredients into meals.

    The Great Unwaste is a nationwide movement to end food waste.

    Reducing waste is a bonus

    People are often more motivated by personal health benefits than abstract environmental concerns. Our research suggests this is the key to reducing household food waste.

    Encouraging meal planning for a balanced diet, careful shopping to avoid over-purchasing, and proper food storage, can make a big difference to the amount of food being wasted. This will not only help households save thousands of dollars each year, but also promote healthy eating habits.

    Ultimately, developing a more sustainable food system is not just about buying the right products. It’s about how we manage, prepare and consume them.

    Trang Nguyen receives funding from the End Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre and the Australian Government.

    Jack Hetherington receives funding from the End Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre and the Australian Government and is a member of the Landcare Association of South Australia volunteer Management Committee.

    Patrick O’Connor receives funding from the Australian Research Council, Agrifutures and the Commonwealth and State Governments

    – ref. Why healthy eating may be the best way to reduce food waste – https://theconversation.com/why-healthy-eating-may-be-the-best-way-to-reduce-food-waste-253852

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Seventy-six new police officers en route to districts

    Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

    Commissioner Richard Chambers, members of the police executive and wing patron Don Mann congratulated the 76 graduating constables from Wing 383 today.  Also attending and presenting a prize in absence of the Minister of Police was Mayor of Porirua Anita Baker.

    Families and friends celebrated the newly attested police officers at Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua this afternoon to acknowledge the successful completion of their initial training course.

    There are some likeminded individuals in the wing with 19 of the graduates having family members currently working in police. Five officers worked for police in non-constabulary roles before choosing to become police officers.

    Twenty two of them were born in other countries, with 15 of them speaking more than just English.

    Many of the officers are top sports players and one of them was awarded the Minister’s prize for top of wing. Constable Casey Hales is a former New Zealand representative for White-water Canoe Slalom. She’s also a current member of the Paddle Ferns – the New Zealand Women’s Canoe Polo Team and has won several international titles. She is a current world champion, having won the 2024 World Championships just three weeks before beginning her police college journey last November. She will be competing in the upcoming World Games in China later this year.

    “I have spent the better part of ten years dedicated to my sporting passion. It is a privilege to be a member of the Paddle Ferns – the New Zealand Women’s Canoe Polo team and represent New Zealand at multiple international competitions. After winning the 2024 World Championships it felt like the right time to put my paddle down for a bit and shift my energy to starting a career I have always dreamed of. “It’s an honour to be recognised as top of wing, and I had no idea I was capable of it, but I’ve been lucky enough to go through this journey supported by an amazing group of people,” says Casey.

    Casey will be based in Eastern District alongside her sister and mentor Constable Tayla Hales.

    Leadership Award winner Ethan Semple has also followed a sibling into the police service. Ethan’s brother inspired him to join police. “I was very proud of my brother when he joined the police a few years ago. I’d always felt called to join police myself but felt like I wasn’t ready. I was going from job to job for a few years, working with youth in Oranga Tamariki, security, and a few tradie jobs. I was never satisfied with what I was doing, always feeling like it wasn’t where I was meant to be. Last year the recruiter tapped me on the shoulder so I put my name forward. As I did so, I’d never felt so sure about any job I’d applied for, and coming into college I knew I was where I am meant to be.”

    Ethan is deployed to Bay of Plenty District.

    Ten officers will head to Southern District, while nine will head to Northland District, a large number at either end of the country.

    The Northland-bound recruits is one of the biggest cohorts to head there in a long time. Regional recruiter Sergeant Joe Te Ao says it’s about making connections in the community and reaching out to people who you think may be a good fit to join police.
    “I spotted a rugby referee who also worked as an instructor at the gym. I knew he would be great in the job. I approached him and suggested he give it a go, met him at the station, had a good chat and he applied the following week. I supported him throughout the whole process and he is now at police college on Wing 386. There’s also someone graduating today who was our plumber and it’s great to watch him graduate. These are just two of many excellent people who I’ve sought out and encouraged them to join,” says Joe. 

    District Commander Northland, Superintendent Matt Srhoj says having the new officers join them in a week will be great. “We’re really excited having the extra people coming on board.  We’ve worked really hard to recruit them, and it’s good that we have filled a few gaps. Our staff up in Northland are very excited about this new team coming back.

    Southern District’s ten new officers will be deployed throughout the region to Invercargill, Queenstown, Gore and Dunedin stations.

    The rest of the wing are dispersed as follows:

    Deployment:
    Northland 9, Tāmaki Makaurau a total of 25 and broken down as follows: Auckland City – 9, Waitematā – 7, Counties Manukau – 9, Waikato – 5, Bay of Plenty – 6, Eastern – 3, Central – 3, Wellington – 7, Tasman – 3, Canterbury – 5, Southern – 10.

    The new constables will start their first week of duty in their Police districts from Monday 28 April 2025 and will continue their training on the job as probationary constables.

    All Awards:
    Minister’s Award recognising top student: Constable Casey Hales, posted to Eastern District. 
    Commissioner’s Award for Leadership: Constable Ethan Semple, posted to Bay of Plenty District.
    Patron’s Award for second in wing recognising second top student: Constable Kayla Massey-Borman, posted to Auckland City District.
    Firearms Award: Constable Ricardo Lewis, posted to Waitematā District.
    Driver Training and Road Policing Practice Award: Constable Jared Curtis posted to Bay of Plenty District.
    Physical Training and Defensive Tactics Award: Constable Jenna Dodd, posted to Counties Manukau District.

    Demographics:

    31.6 percent are female, 68.4 percent are male. New Zealand European make up 64.5 percent of the wing, with Māori 13.2 percent, Pasifika 6.6 percent, Asian 11.8 percent, LAAM 2.6 percent. 

    383 Wing Patron: Don Mann
    Don Mann (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāi Tūhoe and Tongan descent) is a highly regarded leader who has served in the public and private sectors, and was a New Zealand police officer for 13 years.
    Don is the CEO of Pacific Media Network, a public service multimedia entity that serves a global Pacific audience, revitalising 10 Pacific languages while promoting Pacific culture and identity.
    Before that role, Don was CEO of the Pacific Cooperation Foundation where he led indigenous economic development partnerships across the Pacific region. In 2014, Don established a corporate partnerships team at Auckland Council, playing a pivotal role in supporting Auckland’s economic development strategy. 
    As a former general manager of the New Zealand Warriors franchise Don helped lead the club to seven National Rugby League (NRL) finals series including two NRL grand finals. He is a previous winner of the Pacific Sport Administrator the Year award and was twice recognised at the Aotearoa Māori Sport Awards.
    Don joined the New Zealand Police in 1984 and was awarded first prize for general excellence in Wing 92. During his 13 years of Police service he spent seven of those as a detective in Auckland CIB specialising in homicide investigation, sexual abuse and criminal intelligence. 
    He holds a Bachelor of Business from Massey University where he won awards for business leadership and market research. He is a member of the Institute of Directors and currently serves on the Boards of Literacy Aotearoa (as Co-chair), SkyCity Auckland Community Trust, and The Rising Foundation. Don is married to Louise, a former police officer of 17 years and a current Police employee.

    Watch out for our Ten One story coming soon with more images and stories.
    If you’re interested in joining police check out newcops.govt.nz

    ENDS

    Issued by Police Media Centre

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