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

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

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

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

    Operational Update

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

    Management Commentary

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

    Production and Operations Summary

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


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

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

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

    Infrastructure Construction Update

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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    About Bitdeer Technologies Group

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

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

    Forward-Looking Statements

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

    For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

    Investor Relations
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  • MIL-OSI: HexyDog Launches Vision for Blockchain-Powered Payments to Support Animal Welfare

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LONDON, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HexyDog, a next-generation blockchain project focused on real-world adoption, has unveiled its upcoming decentralized payment ecosystem tailored to the pet care industry. Designed to support seamless, secure, and low-cost payments across pet shops, grooming salons, and veterinary clinics, the platform combines Web3 technology with a social impact mission.

    Currently in its presale phase, HexyDog is building a multi-chain ecosystem powered by the HEXY token, which aims to revolutionize how pet businesses process transactions. The project enables businesses to accept crypto payments, cut high processing fees, and engage with a growing base of tech-savvy pet owners who prefer decentralized solutions.

    A Blockchain Solution for the Pet Economy

    HexyDog is more than just a meme coin—it’s a functional crypto utility tailored for the pet industry. It empowers merchants with:

    • Instant, Borderless Payments: Say goodbye to third-party delays with direct, real-time settlements.
    • Lower Transaction Fees: Reduce overhead compared to traditional credit cards and payment gateways.
    • Immutable Ledger: Built-in blockchain security ensures transactions are tamper-proof and transparent.
    • Growing Crypto Adoption: Pet brands can now connect with Web3-native consumers eager to transact in digital assets.

    Real-World Partnerships and Purpose

    HexyDog’s blockchain ecosystem isn’t just theoretical—it’s designed for practical deployment. By partnering with pet businesses, HexyDog is building pathways for HEXY token utility beyond speculation. The project’s roadmap includes smart contract integration for efficient transactions and listings on key centralized exchanges (CEX) to increase liquidity and adoption.

    The team is also developing an Ambassador Program to drive community involvement and outreach. Volunteers will be able to participate in advocacy, grassroots campaigns, and real-world animal welfare activities aligned with HexyDog’s mission.

    Supporting Animal Welfare

    Aside from its blockchain payment project, HexyDog is also extremely committed to animal welfare. 5% of the presale proceeds will be donated directly to animal welfare groups, including shelters, rescue groups, and other groups that aim to improve the lives of animals.

    Impact on Animal Welfare

    This special commitment ensures that HexyDog is about more than just financial expansion. By investing part of presale crypto capital into promoting animal welfare, HexyDog unites investors and pet lovers around a good cause they can contribute to. Through this philanthropic business model, the project will be able to make a social impact while pushing adoption within the pet care space through cryptocurrencies.

    HexyDog Appeal Among Pet Lovers and Investors

    For investors, HexyDog offers the unique opportunity to be investor of a promising crypto presale project that combines blockchain technology with a growing market within the pet care industry. As it is aimed at efficient payment, social good, and developing market, HexyDog can be an excellent investment for whoever is ready to explore opportunities crypto space provides.
    This crypto presale provides early investors with the ability to purchase HEXY tokens at a discounted price, positioning them for appreciation when the whole project is live. With crypto adoption still on the rise, HexyDog will be perfectly positioned to be one of the leaders in the blockchain industry, and as an investment, it is a sound option.

    The Future of Pet Care Payments

    HexyDog is a great candidate to revolutionize blockchain industry by integrating it into pet market . HexyDog, through its blockchain solution, will offer faster, secure, and low-cost payments for businesses and consumers alike. By devoting 5% of presale funds to animal welfare, HexyDog also ensures that the project gives back to society in a positive way.

    As the use of cryptocurrencies keeps growing, HexyDog will be a leader in the pet care industry. It is a wonderful opportunity for pet businesses and investors to be part of an innovative project that will revolutionize the future of the industry while supporting a noble cause.

    About HexyDog

    HexyDog is a blockchain-based cryptocurrency project that merges decentralized finance with real-world pet care applications. The platform enables crypto-based payments in the pet industry, supported by a strong community, partnerships, and a social mission to fund animal welfare. Learn more or join the presale at https://hexydog.com.

    More information about Hexydog presale:

    Website : https://hexydog.com   

    Twitter : https://x.com/hexydog

    Telegram : https://t.me/hexydog

    Whitepaper: https://hexydog.com/assets/HEXYWhitepaper.ChoyA6JT.pdf

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

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

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

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

    Highlighted Portfolio Companies

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

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

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

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

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

    Media Contact
    Len Fernandes
    Firecracker PR
    len@firecrackerpr.com

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  • MIL-OSI: M Love Vintage Holdings Inc. Embarks on New Era of Luxury Vintage Fashion Under The Now Corporation

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PASADENA, Calif., April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Now Corporation (OTC: NWPN) (“The Company”) is proud to spotlight the evolution and resurgence of classic American style through its wholly owned subsidiary, M Love Vintage Holdings Inc. Building upon the iconic legacy established by Chuck’s Vintage—a name synonymous with high-quality, timeless denim and authentic Americana fashion—M Love Vintage Holdings is taking bold steps toward redefining the vintage luxury market with a new production line designed to inspire today’s leading designers and stylists.

    The original Chuck’s Vintage store, once a go-to destination for celebrities, designers, and fashion aficionados in Los Angeles, carved out a unique identity within the fashion landscape. Its curated collection of heritage denim, military pieces, and vintage garments created a cult following, drawing admiration from global fashion houses and cultural icons. Now, M Love Vintage Holdings is harnessing that legacy, bringing a modern edge to the brand’s timeless appeal, and positioning itself at the forefront of the luxury vintage fashion movement.

    “We are honored to carry forward the legacy of Chuck’s Vintage through M Love Vintage Holdings,” stated Alfredo Papadakis, CEO of The Now Corporation. “Our mission is to preserve the soul of classic American fashion while expanding its reach and relevance for a new generation of creatives. By developing a specialized production line tailored to contemporary designers, we’re not only reviving the heritage—we’re reimagining it.”

    This strategic initiative marks a pivotal moment for M Love Vintage Holdings, as the brand prepares to launch a bespoke collection that blends old-world craftsmanship with modern design sensibilities. The upcoming production line will feature meticulously restored vintage textiles, upcycled denim, and limited-edition capsule pieces that reflect both historical authenticity and sustainable innovation.

    Reinventing the Classics for Today’s Visionaries

    At the heart of M Love Vintage Holdings’ growth strategy is its commitment to creativity, quality, and collaboration. The new designer-focused line will serve as a premium resource for fashion houses, independent labels, and stylists seeking inspiration from authentic vintage aesthetics while contributing to sustainable fashion practices.

    In an industry increasingly driven by the convergence of history and innovation, M Love Vintage Holdings is carving out a space where nostalgia meets cutting-edge design. Each garment will tell a story—whether through hand-sourced military surplus jackets, mid-century denim finds, or custom-tailored silhouettes inspired by classic Americana.

    “Fashion is a reflection of culture, and vintage fashion is a mirror of time. Our goal is to empower today’s designers by giving them access to rare, high-quality vintage pieces that can be reinterpreted in exciting, sustainable ways,” added Papadakis.

    Reviving a Beloved Brand for a Global Audience

    The resurgence of M Love Vintage Holdings under The Now Corporation’s umbrella signals a larger commitment to heritage branding and the elevation of vintage fashion as a luxury category. As global consumers continue to embrace circular fashion models, M Love Vintage Holdings is ideally positioned to serve this growing demand with authenticity, quality, and a deep-rooted story that resonates.

    By leveraging the foundation laid by Chuck’s Vintage, M Love Vintage Holdings is set to become an influential force in the evolving fashion economy. With plans to expand its digital presence, launch exclusive partnerships, and introduce a series of limited-edition drops, the company is cultivating a vibrant ecosystem around collectible vintage fashion and timeless design.

    What’s Next for M Love Vintage Holdings:

    As 2025 unfolds, fashion insiders and enthusiasts alike can expect a series of strategic updates from M Love Vintage Holdings, including:

    • The launch of a signature designer capsule collection.
    • Expansion of e-commerce and digital storytelling platforms.
    • Collaborations with sustainability-focused influencers and stylists.
    • Behind-the-scenes content showcasing restoration processes and vintage sourcing.

    Stay connected with M Love Vintage Holdings as the company unveils its next chapter—where heritage craftsmanship meets innovative design and Chuck’s Vintage’s legacy lives on through every stitch and silhouette.

    About The Now Corporation:
    The Now Corporation (OTC: NWPN) is committed to advancing clean energy solutions through its subsidiary, Green Rain Solar Inc. Green Rain Solar focuses on urban rooftop solar installations and grid-connected power solutions, targeting markets with high energy costs. By combining state-of-the-art solar and battery technologies, The Now Corporation is dedicated to driving innovation and sustainability in the renewable energy sector. Please visit: https://greenrainenergy.com/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Oil price surges could make democracies less green

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  • MIL-OSI Global: After 100 years, The Great Gatsby still reminds us of the ability of literature to transform everyday life

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Alice Kelly, Assistant Professor of Literature and History, University of Warwick

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    Last November, I flew to New York to see a play: Gatz, an eight-hour reading of the entire text of The Great Gatsby by the experimental theatre ensemble the Elevator Repair Service.

    As a Fitzgerald enthusiast, I couldn’t miss it. My journey to the US felt like a gesture of such luxurious excess that it seems to belong in the book itself. But I was surprised to find that the production was only in part about the novel. It was simultaneously a commentary on the ability of literature to take us beyond our everyday lives – and the upcoming centenary of The Great Gatsby will be the same.

    With its fantastical, romantic subject matter, luxurious excess and its beloved language – not to mention the nostalgia many feel from studying it in school – The Great Gatsby reminds us of the ability of literature to transform everyday life.

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    Gatz opens with an office worker discovering his computer doesn’t work and idly beginning to read aloud a copy of the novel on his desk. As his coworkers enter the office, they gradually become the characters of Fitzgerald’s novel. A brawny security guard becomes Tom Buchanan, an androgynous postal worker turns into Jordan Baker. The ageing boss becomes Jay Gatsby himself.

    Gradually the first-person narration of the novel turns our unnamed office worker into the novel’s narrator, Nick Carraway. We remain in the harshly lit, dingy, unwelcoming office, which is transformed through inventive staging. The drunken party at Tom and Myrtle’s apartment is seen through office paper being thrown in the air and Gatsby pulls his shirts out of office filing cabinets.

    Towards the end of the play, Nick starts flipping through the pages of the novel, while still reciting the words – his, and our, immersion in the novel is complete.

    The trailer for Gatz.

    The joy of being read to

    I saw the play on the Friday of election week in the US. In that context, the final entrancing passage of the novel had the effect of a secular incantation in a troubled world.

    Carraway imagines the Dutch sailors (or colonisers) who first set sight on the Americas and how “for a transitory enchanted moment man must have held his breath in the presence of this continent […] face to face for the last time in history with something commensurate to his capacity for wonder”.

    The play is a reminder of the joy of communal reading, an activity lost in our private silos of individualised content. Can the other characters hear Nick as he reads the novel aloud? It is unclear.

    Adults love being read aloud to as much as children, as the increasing popularity of audiobooks demonstrates.

    Reviewers of the original London production of Gatz in 2012 picked up on this, saying “a usually private activity, reading, has been turned into a collective one and it is intensely, surprisingly moving”.

    Or are we meant to think that as the office worker becomes increasingly immersed in the book, the reality around him gradually disappears – as happens when we become lost in the pages of a book?

    Actor Jeff Goldblum describes his enjoyment of reading The Great Gatsby aloud.

    The clock on stage in the office doesn’t change time throughout the play, suggesting that we are outside of time when we read. Some reviewers argued that the play is about the private experience of reading: “What goes on in your head is, in a way, the real subject of Gatz, which is not, strictly speaking, a staged reading of The Great Gatsby … It’s more a dramatisation of the act of reading itself – of what happens when you immerse yourself in a book.”

    Gatsby is a good choice for a play about the transformative role that reading and literature can play in life. It’s a representative text for what literature can do and achieve.

    Gatsby wasn’t always great

    Largely ignored on first publication, the novel didn’t achieve critical or commercial success until being sent by the Council on Books in Wartime to American soldiers serving overseas during the second world war, after Fitzgerald’s death.

    F. Scott Fitzgerald in 1929.
    Wiki Commons

    Fitzgerald himself was torn between knowing he had written a masterpiece to doubting the success of the book. “Gatsby was far from perfect in many ways but all in all it contains such prose as has never been written in America before,” he wrote in a letter to a friend in May 1925. In autumn that year, he wrote to another friend about the novel’s cold reception: “At first, you know, I thought Gatsby must be a terrible failure.”

    The novel now is arguably over-canonised – frequently set on British and American school syllabus, regularly hailed as the “greatest” American novel, with the idolisation of the text at the expense of Fitzgerald’s other work. Don’t get me wrong: I love the book, but I’m not sure even Fitzgerald himself held it in such high esteem as his dedicated readers do.

    As the novel reaches its centenary this month – preceded by its passing out of copyright and into the public domain – the Gatsby industry has gone into overdrive. The enduring fascination with this story has already been seen in numerous film adaptations (the first, now lost, was released in 1926, a year after the novel was published). These have been complemented by biographies of the novel, graphic adaptations, a thriving tourist industry (The Great Gatsby Boat Tour, anyone?) and two new musicals.

    The endless controversies over the novel continue. Who was the inspiration for Gatsby? Is Gatsby black? Is Gatsby’s love for Daisy romantic or delusional? Was Fitzgerald inspired by Great Neck and the contours of the north shore of Long Island for the geography of the novel? Or, in fact, his earlier home in Connecticut, as a recent documentary claims?

    Gatsby has become more than just a novel, but instead a site for what literature can mean, and its endless capacity for interpretation and reinterpretation.

    At the end of Gatz, there’s no return to the office setting of the play’s opening, no final framing narrative, just the lights going down after those final hypnotic words of the novel. Is this ending pure escapism – knowing the audience will shortly leave the space of the theatre and return to their everyday lives? Or does literature ultimately take us out of our mundane, harshly lit everyday existence, into other realms? If any novel can transport us, it’s The Great Gatsby.

    Alice Kelly 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. After 100 years, The Great Gatsby still reminds us of the ability of literature to transform everyday life – https://theconversation.com/after-100-years-the-great-gatsby-still-reminds-us-of-the-ability-of-literature-to-transform-everyday-life-253664

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  • MIL-OSI Global: Menstrual blood is being used to research a range of health conditions — from endometriosis to diabetes and cancer

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By April Rees, Lecturer, Biochemistry & Immunology, Swansea University

    Menstrual blood contains immune cells, stems cells and endometrial cells. ADragan/ Shutterstock

    Menstrual blood has historically been overlooked in research – considered only to be a waste product.

    But menstrual blood actually has a rich cellular and molecular makeup. It contains immune cells, stems cells and endometrial cells – as well as metabolites such as proteins and lipids (fat). This makes menstrual blood a potential goldmine for insights into many different health conditions. It can also be a less invasive way for researchers to access important biological material without the need for surgical biopsies or other invasive techniques.

    Given its important composition, researchers are now using menstrual blood to investigate whether it can be used to uncover the causes of a disease, identify signs of a health condition and develop personalised treatments.

    One area where menstrual blood could be integral is research investigating endometriosis. This condition causes endometrial tissue (which normally lines the uterus) to grow outside of the womb and on other organs, such as the bowel and ovaries.

    Research into endometriosis is severely underfunded, despite it affecting 10% of women. It’s also difficult to understand the mechanisms behind the disease without using invasive procedures. As a result, current treatment options – which include surgical lesion removal, hormonal contraceptives and pain relief – fail to address the root cause or associated complications (such as infertility).

    But some researchers have managed to develop organoids using the endometrial cells from menstrual blood. Organoids are miniature, lab-grown 3D models of organs derived from the stem cells found in the blood. These organoids can mimic what happens in the actual endometrium (the innermost lining of the uterus). This gives researchers a non-invasive way to investigate the health status of the endometrium.

    By developing organoids from the menstrual blood of those suffering with endometriosis, researchers are able to model the disease in the lab. This may one day lead the way to better understanding the underlying mechanisms of the condition.

    Endometriosis is also considered to be an inflammatory condition. This is because there’s an over-activation of the immune system seen in people with endometriosis, which worsens symptoms. As such, an area of high interest for research into endometriosis is the study of the immune system.



    Read more:
    Endometriosis: how the condition may be linked to the immune system

    Menstrual blood contains live immune cells which have come from the reproductive tract. These immune cells offer insight into the inflammation that’s occurring in the womb. This may help researchers better understand and develop treatments for painful sex, a common symptom for people with endometriosis which is linked to inflammation.

    While the presence of endometrial cells makes it an ideal tool for studying endometriosis, menstrual blood is also being used to offer insights into other reproductive diseases. For example, it has unveiled immune differences in patients with recurrent pregnancy loss that was not previously detectable using blood from the vein.

    Stem cell research

    Menstrual blood also contains stem cells, which makes it an important resource for research into a variety of other health conditions – including those involved in critical processes such as cardiovascular function, respiration and nervous system function.

    Menstrual blood is even being used to monitor blood sugar levels.
    Pixel-Shot/ Shutterstock

    Stem cells are defined by their naive status and ability to become a new, specialised type of cell under the right conditions. Adult stem cells are usually taken from umbilical cord blood, amniotic fluid, bone marrow or fat tissue. However, it requires invasive techniques to extract a stem cell sample from these areas – and only small amounts can be acquired.

    But menstrual blood, a fluid which is typically produced monthly, has been found to contain stem cells that are also capable of differentiating into various other cell types. This is particularly exciting as menstrual blood is readily available, naturally regenerates and collecting it does not require any surgical procedures or discomfort. This makes it a convenient and ethical option for stem cell research and potential therapies.

    Aside from using these menstrual blood-derived stem cells to investigate reproductive diseases such as endometriosis, there are also several studies looking at using these cells in other applications. For example, researchers have used them to investigate techniques for promoting wound healing and improving blood sugar levels in diabetes patients.

    On the topic of diabetes, menstrual blood is also being used for a proof-of-concept study to monitor glycaemic control. This offers alternatives to traditional blood tests – such as the Q pad, a pad which contains a removable collection strip for blood testing.

    Other diseases which are showing promising results in being diagnosed through menstrual blood include cervical cancer, chlamydia and diseases associated with lipid levels – such as atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease.

    The new normal?

    Menstrual blood is gaining traction in research due to its novelty and because it’s a less invasive way to collect different cells and molecules for testing. It’s easily accessible as a monthly “waste” product, and allows women to collect samples themselves. This could bypass the need for doctors and nurses and the inconvenience of appointments if it becomes a more reliable diagnostic tool.



    Read more:
    ‘Dirty red’: how periods have been stigmatised through history to the modern day

    But despite its promise, there are practical challenges that researchers face. Discussion around menstrual blood is still sometimes seen as taboo. Some women may not feel comfortable handling their own blood.

    There are also inconsistencies with how menstrual blood is collected between studies. For example, studies which only required a smaller volume of menstrual blood have been able to make use of sanitary pads and tampons to collect samples. However, those which require a larger sample used menstrual cups. The first issue with this is that the products used have different compositions, which can interfere with the reliability of the results. Another issue lies predominantly with menstrual cups and the lack of knowledge surrounding their proper use.

    As such, addressing stigma and promoting awareness around menstrual blood research is vital. While it has historically been overlooked, menstrual blood must now be recognised as a powerful, non-invasive tool in advancing research.

    April Rees receives funding from Royal Society.

    – ref. Menstrual blood is being used to research a range of health conditions — from endometriosis to diabetes and cancer – https://theconversation.com/menstrual-blood-is-being-used-to-research-a-range-of-health-conditions-from-endometriosis-to-diabetes-and-cancer-253384

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Do you know the next ACT Australian of the Year?

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    The 2023 ACT Australians of the Year: Caitlin Figueiredo, Joanne Farrell, Ebenezer Banful OAM, and Selina Walker

    When you hear the phrase “ACT Australian of the Year”, what do you think of?

    If it’s a lifelong successful career with a long list of awards, you may have the wrong idea.

    According to Lily Harrison, this is a common misunderstanding.

    Lily Harrison was a member of the selection panel for last year’s ACT Australian of the Year Awards. She is also the former Co-Chair of the ACT Youth Advisory Council.

    “We really limit our opportunities to celebrate young Australians if we look for a long-term and decorated commitment to the community, rather than for genuine interest and involvement,” she said.

    “Naming a recipient can be about recognising and encouraging young people who are active in their community, passionate about something and who have potential.”

    Lily read through many nominations last year. She said that her favourite ones to read were for people who didn’t have any awards or titles.

    “People who weren’t having a national reach, but who had identified a need specific to their community and were using their particular skill set to respond to that need,” she said.

    Nominations close on 31 July 2024. Now is the time to nominate the people in your life who inspire you.

    Lily said reading the nominations was her favourite part of being on last year’s panel. Some were from people who loved their grandparent or friend. Others were on behalf of highly accomplished professionals.

    “Both were heartening to read and, collectively, the nominations described a community of Canberrans who are passionate, innovative, showing up and making a difference,” she said.

    It only takes one nomination for an individual to be considered for the award.

    “Regardless of whether someone is named as recipient, or not, knowing someone has noticed their work and taken the time to write a nomination, can be a really rewarding acknowledgment and source of encouragement,” Lily said.

    Lily suggests including both the tangible and intangible elements of a nominee.

    “The nominations where you could really tell how much the nominee cares about the work they’re doing and how much they are valued by their community were, to me, so much more powerful than those with an enormous number of attached documents and links to news articles,” she said.

    “That being said, if you’re nominating them for something like their fundraising or their skill in organising a particular event, be specific about how much money they raised and the number of people who attended. It can be hard to name someone as a recipient if they sound really wonderful but you’re ultimately unsure what it is they’ve achieved.”

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

    Source: NATO

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

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

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

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  • MIL-OSI: South Bow Responds to Pipeline Incident at Milepost 171

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CALGARY, Alberta, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — South Bow Corp. (TSX & NYSE: SOBO) (South Bow or the Company) has shut down the Keystone Pipeline (Keystone) and is actively responding to an oil release at Milepost 171 (MP-171) of Keystone, near Fort Ransom, North Dakota.

    Aligned with incident protocols, South Bow initiated a shutdown and response at approximately 7:42 a.m. CT on April 8, 2025, after control centre leak detection systems detected a pressure drop in the system; the system was shut down at 7:44 a.m. CT on April 8, 2025. The affected segment has been isolated, and the release has been contained. The estimated release volume is approximately 3,500 barrels.

    Onsite staff, the surrounding community, and mitigating risk to the environment are South Bow’s primary concern. Upon activating emergency response procedures, South Bow established around-the-clock air and environment monitoring. The Company’s response efforts focus on remediating the site.

    South Bow will continue providing timely updates as information becomes available. Updates will be made available on South Bow’s website at www.southbow.com/incident-response.

    Forward-looking information and statements

    This news release contains certain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, forward-looking statements), including forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of applicable securities legislation, that are based on South Bow’s current expectations, estimates, projections, and assumptions in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends. All statements other than statements of historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as, “anticipate”, “will”, “expect”, “estimate”, “potential”, “future”, “outlook”, “strategy”, “maintain”, “ongoing”, “intend”, and similar expressions suggesting future events or future performance. In particular, this news release contains forward-looking statements, including with respect to response efforts, notification and forthcoming updates regarding the oil release, and regulatory, landowner, and customer engagement.

    The forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions that South Bow has made in respect thereof as at the date of this news release regarding, among other things: oil and gas industry development activity levels and the geographic region of such activity; that favourable market conditions exist and that South Bow has and will have available capital to fund its capital expenditures and other planned spending; prevailing commodity prices, interest rates, inflation levels, carbon prices, tax rates, and exchange rates; the ability of South Bow to maintain current credit ratings; the availability of capital to fund future capital requirements; future operating costs; asset integrity costs; that all required regulatory and environmental approvals can be obtained on the necessary terms in a timely manner; and prevailing regulatory, tax, and environmental laws and regulations.

    Although South Bow believes the assumptions and other factors reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date hereof, there can be no assurance that these assumptions and factors will prove to be correct and, as such, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially, including, but not limited to: the regulatory environment and related decisions and requirements; the impact of competitive entities and pricing; reliance on third parties to successfully operate and maintain certain assets; the strength and operations of the energy industry; weakness or volatility in commodity prices; non-performance or default by counterparties; actions taken by governmental or regulatory authorities; the ability of South Bow to acquire or develop and maintain necessary infrastructure; fluctuations in operating results; adverse general economic and market conditions; the ability to access various sources of debt and equity capital on acceptable terms; and adverse changes in credit. The foregoing list of assumptions and risk factors should not be construed as exhaustive. For additional information on the assumptions made, and the risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ from the results implied by forward-looking statements, refer to South Bow’s annual information form dated March 5, 2025, available under South Bow’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca and, from time to time, in South Bow’s public disclosure documents, available at www.sedarplus.ca, www.sec.gov, and on South Bow’s website at www.southbow.com.

    The forward-looking statements contained in this news release speak only as of the date hereof. South Bow does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or information contained herein, except as required by applicable laws. All forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

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  • MIL-OSI: Form 8.3 – [ALLIANCE PHARMA PLC – 08 04 2025] – (CGWL)

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    FORM 8.3

    PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY
    A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE
    Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

    1.        KEY INFORMATION

    (a)   Full name of discloser: CANACCORD GENUITY WEALTH LIMITED (for Discretionary clients)
    (b)   Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):
            The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.    		 N/A
    (c)   Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:
            Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree    		 ALLIANCE PHARMA PLC
    (d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: N/A
    (e)   Date position held/dealing undertaken:
            For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure    		 08 APRIL 2025
    (f)   In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?
            If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”    		 N/A

    2.        POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

    If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security.

    (a)      Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)

    Class of relevant security: 1p ORDINARY
      Interests Short positions
    Number % Number %
    (1)   Relevant securities owned and/or controlled: 11,993,055 2.2186    
    (2)   Cash-settled derivatives:        
    (3)   Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell:        
    TOTAL: 11,993,055 2.2186    

    All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.

    Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).

    (b)      Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other employee options)

    Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists:  
    Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages:  

    3.        DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

    Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

    The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

    (a)        Purchases and sales

    Class of relevant security Purchase/sale Number of securities Price per unit
    1p ORDINARY SALE 14,000 64.226p
    1p ORDINARY SALE 11,500 64.2261p

    (b)        Cash-settled derivative transactions

    Class of relevant security Product description
    e.g. CFD    		 Nature of dealing
    e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short position    		 Number of reference securities Price per unit
    NONE        

    (c)        Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)

    (i)        Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

    Class of relevant security Product description e.g. call option Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc. Number of securities to which option relates Exercise price per unit Type
    e.g. American, European etc.    		 Expiry date Option money paid/ received per unit
    NONE              

    (ii)        Exercise

    Class of relevant security Product description
    e.g. call option    		 Exercising/ exercised against Number of securities Exercise price per unit

    (d)        Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)

    Class of relevant security Nature of dealing
    e.g. subscription, conversion    		 Details Price per unit (if applicable)
    NONE      

    4.        OTHER INFORMATION

    (a)        Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

    Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:
    Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

    NONE

    (b)        Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

    Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the person making the disclosure and any other person relating to:
    (i)   the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or
    (ii)   the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:
    If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

    NONE

    (c)        Attachments

    Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached? NO
    Date of disclosure: 09 APRIL 2025
    Contact name: MARK ELLIOTT
    Telephone number: 01253 376539

    Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

    The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

    The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

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  • MIL-OSI: Form 8.3 – [ADVANCED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS GROUP PLC – 08 04 2025] – (CGWL)

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    FORM 8.3

    PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY
    A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE
    Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

    1.        KEY INFORMATION

    (a)   Full name of discloser: CANACCORD GENUITY WEALTH LIMITED (for Discretionary clients)
    (b)   Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):
            The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.    		 N/A
    (c)   Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:
            Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree    		 ADVANCED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS GROUP PLC
    (d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: N/A
    (e)   Date position held/dealing undertaken:
            For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure    		 08 APRIL 2025
    (f)   In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?
            If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”    		 N/A

    2.        POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

    If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security.

    (a)      Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)

    Class of relevant security: 5p ORDINARY
      Interests Short positions
    Number % Number %
    (1)   Relevant securities owned and/or controlled: 11,884,856 5.4510    
    (2)   Cash-settled derivatives:        
    (3)   Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell:        
    TOTAL: 11,884,856 5.4510    

    All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.

    Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).

    (b)      Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other employee options)

    Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists:  
    Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages:  

    3.        DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

    Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

    The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

    (a)        Purchases and sales

    Class of relevant security Purchase/sale Number of securities Price per unit
    5p ORDINARY SALE 2,775 199.544p
    5p ORDINARY SALE 2,225 200.83p
    5p ORDINARY SALE 990 202.5p

    (b)        Cash-settled derivative transactions

    Class of relevant security Product description
    e.g. CFD    		 Nature of dealing
    e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short position    		 Number of reference securities Price per unit
    NONE        

    (c)        Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)

    (i)        Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

    Class of relevant security Product description e.g. call option Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc. Number of securities to which option relates Exercise price per unit Type
    e.g. American, European etc.    		 Expiry date Option money paid/ received per unit
    NONE              

    (ii)        Exercise

    Class of relevant security Product description
    e.g. call option    		 Exercising/ exercised against Number of securities Exercise price per unit

    (d)        Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)

    Class of relevant security Nature of dealing
    e.g. subscription, conversion    		 Details Price per unit (if applicable)
    NONE      

    4.        OTHER INFORMATION

    (a)        Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

    Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:
    Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

    NONE

    (b)        Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

    Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the person making the disclosure and any other person relating to:
    (i)   the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or
    (ii)   the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:
    If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

    NONE

    (c)        Attachments

    Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached? NO
    Date of disclosure: 09 APRIL 2025
    Contact name: MARK ELLIOTT
    Telephone number: 01253 376539

    Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

    The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

    The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

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  • MIL-OSI: Form 8.3 – [ADVANCED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS GROUP PLC – 08 04 2025] – (CGAML)

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    FORM 8.3

    PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY
    A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE
    Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

    1.        KEY INFORMATION

    (a)   Full name of discloser: CANACCORD GENUITY ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED (for Discretionary clients)
    (b)   Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):
            The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.    		 N/A
    (c)   Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:
            Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree    		 ADVANCED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS GROUP PLC
    (d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: N/A
    (e)   Date position held/dealing undertaken:
            For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure    		 08 APRIL 2025
    (f)   In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?
            If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”    		 N/A

    2.        POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

    If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security.

    (a)      Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)

    Class of relevant security: 5p ORDINARY
      Interests Short positions
    Number % Number %
    (1)   Relevant securities owned and/or controlled: 4,690,000 2.1511    
    (2)   Cash-settled derivatives:        
    (3)   Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell:        
    TOTAL: 4,690,000 2.1511    

    All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.

    Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).

    (b)      Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other employee options)

    Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists:  
    Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages:  

    3.        DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

    Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

    The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

    (a)        Purchases and sales

    Class of relevant security Purchase/sale Number of securities Price per unit
    5p ORDINARY PURCHASE 40,000 202.4313p

    (b)        Cash-settled derivative transactions

    Class of relevant security Product description
    e.g. CFD    		 Nature of dealing
    e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short position    		 Number of reference securities Price per unit
    NONE        

    (c)        Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)

    (i)        Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

    Class of relevant security Product description e.g. call option Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc. Number of securities to which option relates Exercise price per unit Type
    e.g. American, European etc.    		 Expiry date Option money paid/ received per unit
    NONE              

    (ii)        Exercise

    Class of relevant security Product description
    e.g. call option    		 Exercising/ exercised against Number of securities Exercise price per unit

    (d)        Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)

    Class of relevant security Nature of dealing
    e.g. subscription, conversion    		 Details Price per unit (if applicable)
    NONE      

    4.        OTHER INFORMATION

    (a)        Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

    Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:
    Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

    NONE

    (b)        Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

    Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the person making the disclosure and any other person relating to:
    (i)   the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or
    (ii)   the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:
    If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

    NONE

    (c)        Attachments

    Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached? NO
    Date of disclosure: 09 APRIL 2025
    Contact name: MARK ELLIOTT
    Telephone number: 01253 376539

    Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

    The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

    The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

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  • MIL-OSI NGOs: Sudan: Stories of violence and forced displacement from South Kordofan

    Source: Médecins Sans Frontières –

    “The morning of the attack I was at home and my mother was sick. We ran to escape with my children. I carried my mother on a donkey cart as she could not walk,” says a displaced woman living in Sudan’s Nuba mountains. “When we were near the mountains, we stopped to bury her. My two brothers were shot and killed during the escape.”

    A displaced woman living in Sudan’s Nuba mountains The morning of the attack I was at home and my mother was sick. We ran to escape with my children. I carried my mother on a donkey cart as she could not walk. When we were near the mountains, we stopped to bury her.

    Illustrations to depict the testimonies of people who have fled to Sudan’s Nuba mountains in search of safety from the ongoing conflict, March 2025.

    Since the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces started in April 2023 and spread across Sudan, it is estimated that 11 million people have been internally displaced. In the southern state of South Kordofan, where the Nuba mountains area is located, hundreds of thousands of displaced people are seeking refuge, according to the Sudanese Relief and Rehabilitation Agency.

    Before the war started, the region already experienced waves of displacement during the decades of conflict between the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) and the Sudanese government. Many people have been displaced multiple times. Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) currently provides medical care and essential everyday items to the displaced people who arrive daily. Testimonies collected from displaced people in five camps where MSF works show the harrowing situation they have lived through and the challenges they continue to face.

    “They attacked early morning. We took what we could and fled. We lost two of my children on the way. Up to now I don’t know where they are, there is no phone,” explains a woman who walked five days without food until she and her family were able to reach Al Hadra, South Kordofan. An airplane bombed and killed her 15-year-old daughter there. “It was the first time I saw bombings. I was in the bush collecting wood for shelter. My daughter had gone to the borehole to fetch water for us. I rushed to my tent and later they [the villagers] brought my daughter’s body to me.”

    Another woman explains how they managed to survive in Dilling district, South Kordofan.

    “We went to the forest every night to sleep and use the river as protection. We leaned on the riverbank so that the bullets would not hit us,” she says. “When the shootings stopped, we would rush to the house to get food and water for the children. During an attack I saw a mother who was breastfeeding. They took her boy and threw him away. If you tried to confront them, they could hit you, even shoot the child. For them the boy would grow up and fight back.” 

    The area of the Nuba mountains is largely controlled by the SPLM-N. The influx of people arriving in the region, which is considered safer than other parts of the country, has had an impact on local communities as well. The poor harvest in 2023 combined with difficulties in accessing basic services and a lack of humanitarian assistance led to widespread hunger during the lean season both inside and outside the camps where displaced people are living. MSF teams working on the ground report many people in need of healthcare, food and water.

    “When the war broke out, we lost everything. When I arrived at the camp, I did not have milk to breastfeed. My child was sick and kept on crying. I gave him herbs and prayed to God,” says another woman.

    One man explained that soldiers entered Habila, North Kordofan, to kill all the “black people”.

    “The moment they entered Habila they captured a big part of my family: 13 people, all men. The militia gathered them in one house and shot them all. I ran away,” he says. He fled to Tungul, South Kordofan where he received some food but where no health service was available, so he fled again. “From Tungul I went to Korgul displaced camp. Here things are calm. I feel safe. We want to stay here. But we suffered during the rainy season when there is no food – my children got malnourished but none of them died.”

    A displaced man The moment they entered Habila they captured a big part of my family: 13 people, all men. The militia gathered them in one house and shot them all. I ran away.

    Illustrations to depict the testimonies of people who have fled to Sudan’s Nuba mountains in search of safety from the ongoing conflict, March 2025.

    For women fleeing violence, access to healthcare is challenging as explained by one woman.

    “I was in the market when they came. I tried to defend myself, but they abused me, and beat my chest,” she says. “I still feel the pain today. After the torture I tried to get treatment, but I did not have money to do an x-ray.”

    “I have spent two days without eating anything. I was collecting leaves to cook them. I had to sneak out in the bushes to avoid checkpoints to get medical care in Hajar Jawad,” says another woman. “During the rainy season, my child and I had malaria, we received treatment in the clinic in Hajar Jawad [an MSF clinic] for malaria and malnutrition.”

    A displaced woman I was in the market when they came. I tried to defend myself, but they abused me, and beat my chest. I still feel the pain today.

    Illustrations to depict the testimonies of people who have fled to Sudan’s Nuba mountains in search of safety from the ongoing conflict, March 2025.

    MSF runs activities in Dalami locality and Western Jebel. In Dalami locality, our teams support Tujur hospital with emergency room and maternity services, malnutrition care, and male and female in-patient wards. In the hospital in January 2025, MSF conducted 20,185 outpatient consultations and admitted over 450 patients, 30 per cent of them for malaria. The teams have assisted with 119 births and carried out 215 sexual and reproductive health consultations. In Um Heitan, another location where we work, MSF has carried out 6,493 outpatient consultations.

    We have also been supporting health centres, conducting mobile clinics in camps for internally displaced people, and distributing essential items in Western Jabel, but the unstable security situation has made the  delivery of medical services challenging.

    Our teams in the Nuba mountains observe an extremely inconsistent and insufficient coverage of basic and specialised healthcare. Where care is available, it is often inaccessible due to distance and insecurity. Moreover, there is an almost complete lack of protection services which is particularly concerning given the levels of violence people have experienced or witnessed, the separation of families, and the lack of shelter many people face.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Become someone’s hero this DonateLife Week

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    Heather and her husband, Steve, are enormously grateful for Heather’s second chance at life.

    Ainslie artist Heather Aspinall knows what it’s like to benefit from another’s generous act.

    This DonateLife Week – Sunday 28 July to Sunday 4 August – she shares her story to raise awareness of organ and tissue donation.

    Heather’s journey

    In 2018, Heather was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition.

    “Alpha 1 anti-trypsin deficiency (AATD) is a condition that usually affects the lungs, but in some people causes irreparable liver damage (cirrhosis),” Heather said.

    “It took a few months for it to sink in that I was, in fact, dying and that transplant was my only chance to survive.”

    In the years following her diagnosis, Heather was extremely unwell.

    She had to have large amounts of fluid drained weekly from her abdomen. She was also treated for aneurysms.

    While on the transplant list, Heather and her husband, Steve, waited patiently for ‘the call’.

    It came in January 2023. A donor liver was available.

    “In many ways I struggled a lot with the idea that someone else would have to die for me to live and that I did not feel worthy of all that sacrifice and effort,” she said.

    “There is no greater gift, nothing more generous than to save another person’s life with the gift of your organs or tissue.”

    Life post-transplant

    Eighteen months on and Heather’s health continues to improve gradually.

    “Before the transplant my life was basically being a full-time medical patient,” she said.

    “I am feeling much better than I used to. I’m walking up to 3km a day and looking forward to being able to return to dance classes and ice-skating soon.

    “My adult son is getting married later this year and every part of me is grateful that I will be alive to see it and be there for him to share in his joy and happiness. One day soon I hope to be able to hold a grandchild in my arms and know how precious life is to be able to do so.”

    A second chance at life

    Four in five Australians say they support organ donation, however, only 27 per cent of Canberrans have registered their wishes on the Australian Organ Donor Register, which is below the national average.

    Heather urges everybody to register during DonateLife Week.

    “It is such an easy way to become somebody’s hero! You don’t need to be a superhero, just a kind person with a generous heart (maybe literally!),” she said.

    “Every day, there are many occasions when I have to think to myself, I’m here because of the grace, kindness and generosity of my donor and their family, and whisper ‘thank you, donor’ to myself.”

    Register now

    It only takes one minute to register as an organ and tissue donor at donatelife.gov.au or with three taps on Express Plus Medicare app.

    Heather before (left) and after her transplant.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Your guide to Tuggeranong’s best public art

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    Moth Ascending the Capital is one of Tuggeranong’s most iconic public artworks.

    Canberra is lucky enough to be home to many art galleries and museums. However, there are pockets of amazing outdoor art sprinkled all over the city.

    Tuggeranong is no exception. Here are some of the amazing artworks you can see right in your own neighbourhood:

    Tuggeranong Pumphouse

    Artist: Dai Cameron and AJ
    Location: Cowlishaw Street, Greenway 

    The artists taught aerosol painting skills to Tuggeranong College students while completing this artwork. It features freshwater cray from the nearby lake and inspiration from nature in the area.

    The piece is also inspired by graffiti styles from the legal graffiti wall scene that started in the late 1990s to early 2000s in Canberra. The style is a mashup of a style of fast graffiti called future funk.

    Find out more about Dai Cameron.

    Unnamed mural

    Artist: David Cragg
    Location: Tuggeranong 55 Plus Club, 101 Cowlishaw Street, Greenway

    This mural is one of three painted at the Tuggeranong 55 Plus Club. Artist David Cragg mentored a group of ‘silver sprayers’ (older artists), from the Seniors Centre to paint the walls. The artwork depicts eye-catching local wildlife with mountain ranges in the distance.

    To see more of David’s work, check out his Instagram .

    Platypus Story toilet block

    Artist: Kristie Peters
    Location: Mortimer Lewis Drive, Greenway

    Local Wiradjuri artist Kristie Peters digitally designed this mural.

    The vinyl wrap mural depicts our native platypus. Kristie says, the platypus represents individuality and encourages our community to be unique.

    See more of Kristie’s work here.

    Unnamed mural

    Artist: Geoff Filmer
    Location: Kambah ACT Government depot, Chirnside Circuit, Kambah

    Artist Geoff Filmer depicts a blend of fauna and flora painted at the Kambah depot. The work incorporates earthy colours which invites viewers to appreciate the detailed fauna and flora, like the cockatoo.

    To see more of David’s work, check out his Instagram.

    Firestorm Story Tree

    Artist: Bryan Carrick and Mount Taylor Estate community
    Location: Between Ammonn and Bolden Places, off Sulwood Drive, Kambah

    This artwork was carved on one of the trees that was left standing after the 18 January 2003 firestorm. It’s a symbol of the community’s spirit and resilience.

    Find out more.

    Kambah Sheep

    Artist: Matthew Harding
    Location: Kambah Village Shopping Centre, corner of Drakeford Drive and Marconi Crescent, Kambah

    This work includes not only sheep, but also:

    • Christmas beetles
    • a sheep dog
    • hardwood poles inlaid and marked with found farmyard objects.

    Artist Matthew Harding was inspired by the rural history of the area.

    Find out more.

    Moth Ascending the Capital

    Artist: Alexander Knox
    Location: Drakeford Drive median at Summerland and O’Halloran Circuits, Kambah

    Alexander Knox designed this sculpture to represent a bogong moth bursting into flight.

    Find out more.

    Gathering Place

    Artist: Wellspring with Brian Carrick
    Location: Mortimer Lewis Drive, East Tuggeranong Lake

    Gathering Place is part of a recreational and ceremonial place. The creators intended the space to encourage reconciliation between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in the region.

    Find out more.

    We Are Fishes

    Artist: Andrew Townsend
    Location: Corner of Reed and Cowlishaw Streets, Tuggeranong

    This is a pair of fishes that swim in the air between Tuggeranong Arts Centre and Lake Tuggeranong. The sculpture is made from a pair of wind vanes.

    Find out more.

    Decollete

    Artist: Michael Le Grand
    Location: Manning Clark Offices, Tuggeranong

    This is another nautical-themed work reflecting the design of Tuggeranong Arts Centre. This sculpture was intended to be at entrance to the Centre. Following changes to the entryway, Decollete moved to its current location.

    Find out more.

    Angel Wings

    Artist: Phil Price
    Location: Corner of Soward Way and Drakeford Drive, Tuggeranong

    This 10-metre-tall sculpture features aerodynamic wings that move in response to the wind. The sculptor described it as a celebration of being alive.

    Find out more.

    Discover more public art in Canberra or find street art and graffiti in your area .

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Smiley face signs support safety around schools

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    New radar speed check signs are being trialled as schools return for a new term.

    New smiley face speed check signs are being trialled as schools return for term 3.

    Motorists can expect to see the new signs at some ACT schools.

    They will light up with a smiley face when a vehicle drives at or below the speed limit.

    If a vehicle exceeds the speed limit, the LED sign will show a sad face.

    The ACT Government has used the smiley face signs before and they have proven successful in slowing drivers down.

    It is hoped the signs will remind Canberrans to drive carefully and keep kids safe.

    “The 40km/h school zone is important because it gives motorists extra time to stop in an unexpected situation,” Road Policing’s Detective Sergeant Sean Evans said.

    “If everyone abides by the road rules and takes a few extra seconds when driving through school zones, children will arrive and leave school safely.”

    These radar speed check signs are not speed cameras. They instead alert motorists in real time if they are adhering to the speed limit.

    The signs are for information only. They do not record any vehicle information.

    Mobile speed cameras will continue monitoring school zones across the ACT.

    Parking safely around schools

    The ACT Government will also target illegal parking around schools, as well as sporting events and sportsgrounds.

    Both licence plate recognition vans and parking inspectors will be out in force.

    “Students are some of our most vulnerable road users and it is critical that motorists driving and parking in school zones understand the importance of abiding by the speed limits and parking legally to keep students safe.” Access Canberra’s Emily Springett said.

    “A key area of focus will continue to be ‘line of sight offences’ and ‘parking in no stopping zones’ which can present a danger to students crossing the road.”

    Anyone parking dangerously or illegally can expect to receive a fine. These range from $132 to over $640.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Construction starts on Garden City Cycleway

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    The route will help make it easier for Canberrans to choose active travel.

    Work has begun on a new active transport route that will better connect the suburbs of the inner north with the city.

    The Garden City Cycleway will reduce traffic congestion and shape a liveable, sustainable city.

    The cycleway will be positioned east of Northbourne Avenue. It will run through:

    • Watson
    • Downer
    • Hackett
    • Dickson
    • Ainslie
    • Braddon.

    It will then join with Canberra’s main cycling network on Bunda and Allara streets.

    It will mirror the highly used Sullivans Creek path on the western side of Northbourne Avenue.

    The first stage of works will be a new cycleway from Cooyong Street in Braddon through to Angas Street in Ainslie.

    The first part of construction will be along Torrens Street. There will be a four-metre-wide concrete walking and cycling path in the eastern verge of Torrens Street. It will run from Cooyong Street to Henty Street. There will also be a three-metre-wide path continuing from Henty Street to Ijong Street in Braddon.

    The existing concrete path will be removed and replaced. Six new raised concrete zebra crossings will also be constructed along the route for safe passage.

    The $10 million project is jointly funded by the Australian and ACT Governments. Each is committing $5 million.

    Procurement is underway for the next two construction packages. These will include works along:

    • Torrens Street
    • Ijong Street and
    • Angas Street.

    These works include new traffic lights at the intersection of Limestone Avenue and Ijong Street.

    Construction of the first package along Torrens Street between Cooyong and Ipma Street is expected to take around seven months to complete. It is expected to be open for use in early 2025.

    For more information, visit www.cityservices.act.gov.au/Infrastructure-Projects.

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

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

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

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  • MIL-OSI: Charging Robotics: Revoltz Wins 2025 TAIPEI CYCLE Award for Micro-Mobility Innovation

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Tel Aviv, Israel, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Charging Robotics Inc. (OTC: CHEV), announced that its affiliate, Revoltz Ltd. (of which Charging Robotics owns 19.9%), has been named a winner of the TAIPEI CYCLE d&i awards 2025, one of the most respected international honors for innovation and design in the bicycle and micro-mobility sector.

    Revoltz was selected in the Micro-Mobility category, standing out among more than 150 submissions from 11 countries. The award recognizes Revoltz’s unique approach to sustainable last-mile mobility, with the jury, composed of globally renowned designers and industry experts, commending Revoltz’s blend of advanced engineering, functional design, and urban-focused innovation.

    The award-winning product was showcased at the TAIPEI CYCLE exhibition at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center and was featured in the online galleries of TAIPEI CYCLE.

    “Winning the TAIPEI CYCLE d&i award is a proud moment for our team,” said Amir Zaid, CEO and co-founder of Revoltz. “It affirms our mission to reshape urban mobility through thoughtful, performance-driven electric vehicles. We believe design and function go hand-in-hand when it comes to transforming how people and goods move in crowded city environments.”

    The Taipei Cycle Show
    Recognized as one of the leading B2B events in the global cycling industry, the Taipei Cycle Show is expected to host 950 companies from 35 countries, featuring over 3,600 exhibition booths. It continues to serve as a central meeting point for high-end bicycle supply chains, with a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability.

    The show centers around four core themes: Innovation Drive, Green Forward, Cycling Ecosystem, and Smart Cycling. These pillars reflect the industry’s latest developments in technology, environmental responsibility, and evolving cycling culture.

    About Revoltz Ltd.

    Revoltz Ltd., an affiliate of Charging Robotics Ltd., specializes in the design and manufacture of high-end, mini electric vehicles, bridging the gap between traditional automotive design and emerging micro-mobility solutions. Revoltz is committed to creating cutting-edge designs that revolutionize the micro-mobility sector.

    About Charging Robotics

    Charging Robotics is developing various automatic wireless charging solutions such as robotic and stationary charging systems for EVs. Robotic solutions are intended to offer the driver the ability to initiate charging by use of a simple smartphone app that instructs an autonomous robot, which navigates under the EV for access and charging capabilities. Our stationary systems offer various charging solutions, including in automatic car parks where the company’s system allowing EVs to charge in places where drivers can’t connect plugs to sockets. For further information, visit: https://www.chargingrobotics.com/

    Forward Looking Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbour” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other Federal securities laws. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates” and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Because such statements deal with future events and are based on the current expectations of Charging Robotics, and its subsidiary Charging Robotics Ltd. (together, the “Company”), they are subject to various risks and uncertainties, and actual results, performance or achievements of the Company could differ materially from those described in or implied by the statements in this press release. For example, the Company uses forward looking statements when it discusses how Revoltz is transforming how people and goods move in crowded city environments.

    The forward-looking statements contained or implied in this press release are subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those discussed in any filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as otherwise required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. References and links to websites have been provided as a convenience, and the information contained on such websites is not incorporated by reference into this press release. The Company is not responsible for the contents of any third-party websites.

    Investor Relations Contact:

    Michal Efraty
    Investor Relations
    michal@efraty.com

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

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    Press release

    Minister visit to see mine water heat in action

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

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

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

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

    Baroness Taylor inside the Dawdon mine water treatment scheme.

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

    Baroness Taylor said:

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Image credit: Karbon Homes

    Paul Fiddaman, chief executive at Karbon Homes, said:

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

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

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

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

    For media enquiries contact the community response team

    Email communityresponse@miningremediation.gov.uk

    Telephone 0800 288 4211

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

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    Published 9 April 2025

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

    Source: Green Party of England and Wales

    by Green Party

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Moscow Metro to Celebrate 90th Anniversary

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

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

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

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

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

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

    Vasily Desyatkov.

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

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

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

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

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  • MIL-OSI: Gilat Receives over $11 Million Defense Contract from a Leading UAV Company

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PETAH TIKVA, Israel, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced today Gilat Defense was awarded a contract exceeding $11 million for DKET 3420 terminals. These portable satellite communication hubs are designed to deliver robust connectivity, scalability, and flexibility for mission-critical operations. Deliveries are scheduled for later in the year.   

    The DKET 3420 is a field-proven solution designed to meet the demands of mission-critical communications with high reliability and performance. Supporting multi-carrier operations with a scalable modem architecture of up to 32 modems, the DKET 3420 ensures efficient satellite utilization.

    “This contract reflects the critical role that Gilat Defense plays in delivering cutting-edge SATCOM solutions for defense applications worldwide,” said Gilad Landsberg, President of Gilat Defense. “The newly formed Defense Division is firmly on track to meet and exceed the demanding expectations of our global defense customers, and this award is a testament to that momentum.”

    “We are proud to secure this significant order, reinforcing the confidence in our technology and our commitment to delivering mission-critical satellite communication solutions to our Defense customers,” said Nicole Robinson, President of DataPath. “Our DKET terminals offer high-performance, portable network hubs that address the evolving needs of our defense customers, ensuring they have the connectivity required to succeed in any environment.”

    About Gilat
    Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT) is a leading global provider of satellite-based broadband communications. With over 35 years of experience, we develop and deliver deep technology solutions for satellite, ground, and new space connectivity, offering next-generation solutions and services for critical connectivity across commercial and defense applications.  We believe in the right of all people to be connected and are united in our resolution to provide communication solutions to all reaches of the world.

    Together with our wholly owned subsidiaries—Gilat Wavestream, Gilat DataPath, and Gilat Stellar Blu—we offer integrated, high-value solutions supporting multi-orbit constellations, Very High Throughput Satellites (VHTS), and Software-Defined Satellites (SDS) via our Commercial and Defense Divisions. Our comprehensive portfolio is comprised of a cloud-based platform and modems; high-performance satellite terminals; advanced Satellite On-the-Move (SOTM) antennas and ESAs; highly efficient, high-power Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPA) and Block Upconverters (BUC) and includes integrated ground systems for commercial and defense markets, field services, network management software, and cybersecurity services.

    Gilat’s products and tailored solutions support multiple applications including government and defense, IFC and mobility, broadband access, cellular backhaul, enterprise, aerospace, broadcast, and critical infrastructure clients all while meeting the most stringent service level requirements. For more information, please visit: http://www.gilat.com

    Certain statements made herein that are not historical are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “estimate”, “project”, “intend”, “expect”, “believe” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Gilat to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, among others, changes in general economic and business conditions, inability to maintain market acceptance to Gilat’s products, inability to timely develop and introduce new technologies, products and applications, rapid changes in the market for Gilat’s products, loss of market share and pressure on prices resulting from competition, introduction of competing products by other companies, inability to manage growth and expansion, loss of key OEM partners, inability to attract and retain qualified personnel, inability to protect the Company’s proprietary technology and risks associated with Gilat’s international operations and its location in Israel, including those related to the terrorist attacks by Hamas, and the hostilities between Israel and Hamas and Israel and Hezbollah. For additional information regarding these and other risks and uncertainties associated with Gilat’s business, reference is made to Gilat’s reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.

    Contact:

    Gilat Satellite Networks
    Hagay Katz, Chief Product and Marketing Officer
    hagayk@gilat.com

    Alliance Advisors:

    GilatIR@allianceadvisors.com
    Phone: +1 212 838 3777

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

    Source: City of Westminster

    Paving the way for the next generation of creatives

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Helene, a City Lions Young Producer said:

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

    Sneha, a City Lions Young Producer said:

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

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

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

    Cabinet member for Culture, Cllr Ryan Jude said:

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

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

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

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

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Moscow Metro Marks 90 Years as the Beating Heart of the Capital.

    MOSCOW, April 2025 — This May, the iconic —a monumental milestone for one of the world’s most renowned and efficient urban transport systems. Since its inaugural ride in 1935, the Metro has remained a symbol of comfort, reliability, and safety for millions of Muscovites and visitors alike.

    Moscow Metro will celebrate its 90th anniversary.

    The Metro’s humble beginnings featured a single line stretching from Sokolniki to Park Kultury, with a branch from Okhotniy Ryad to Smolenskaya—just 13 stations in total. Today, the network boasts 302 stations, with an impressive 120 of them opened since 2010.

    To mark the occasion, the city is preparing a series of festive events throughout April and May. Stations will be adorned with decorations, and special themed trains, trams, and buses will roll out across the network. The historic Sokolniki station, the very first to open, will serve as a key celebration site. On May 15, it will host a historical reenactment of the Metro’s grand launch in 1935.

    One of the event highlights will be the beloved train parade on the Circle Line, a spectacle that draws thousands of passengers each year. Additionally, for the first time, the Polezhaevskaya station will host an exclusive exhibition of specialized Metro equipment, including the unique diagnostic train Synergiya-2, which monitors tunnel and track conditions in real time.

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

    Starting in April, anyone can send their congratulations to the Metro’s staff and system via the Aleksandra chatbot. Messages will be displayed across over 34,000 transport screens, with the most heartfelt ones featured on the facade of the Smolensky Metro Bridge.

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

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: HK hosts APEC energy meeting

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    The Joint Meeting of Four Expert Groups of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Energy Working Group (EWG) and two associated events are being held in Hong Kong for the first time this week in a schedule running from yesterday until Friday.

    Secretary for Environment & Ecology Tse Chin-wan and Director of Electrical & Mechanical Services Poon Kwok-ying spoke at today’s session.

    The joint meeting covers energy data and analysis, energy efficiency and conservation, new and renewable energy technologies, and clean fossil energy.

    The meeting is being held in conjunction with the APEC Workshop on Promoting Energy Efficiency Enhancement in Electricity Generation and the 8th Oil & Gas Security Network Forum.

    Mr Tse highlighted in the meeting that APEC economies consume approximately 60% of the world’s energy, and that energy demand and carbon emissions in the region will continue to rise as the member economies pursue rapid and ongoing economic growth and urbanisation.

    This makes it crucial to accelerate the transition to green energy, mitigate climate change risks and ensure energy security and sustainable economic development, he added.

    The environment chief also outlined that Hong Kong is striving to achieve carbon neutrality before 2050, and will cease using coal for electricity generation by 2035.

    He said that the city is actively implementing decarbonisation measures. This includes planning infrastructure to import more zero-carbon electricity from neighbouring regions, enhancing energy efficiency in buildings, developing green transportation and promoting hydrogen energy development.

    Mr Poon spoke about Hong Kong’s energy developments and stressed the importance of maintaining dialogue among APEC members to meet the challenges of climate change.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Sustainable Household Scheme saves Canberrans millions

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    The ACT Government’s Sustainable Household Scheme (SHS) has generated over $46.9 million in savings for Canberrans.

    The ACT Government’s Sustainable Household Scheme (SHS) has generated over $46.9 million in savings for Canberrans.

    The SHS provides zero-interest loans to help with the costs of energy-efficient upgrades.

    Since it began in July 2021, savings have been achieved through products including:

    • rooftop solar systems
    • batteries
    • ceiling insulation
    • replacement of gas or inefficient electric appliances with efficient electric appliances.

    The SHS has also supported Canberrans to buy electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.

    The upgrades are resulting in energy bill and fuel cost savings.

    The Sustainable Household Scheme

    Through the SHS, eligible Canberrans have access to up to $15,000 in zero-interest loans.

    Loans can be used on a range of energy-efficient upgrades, such as:

    • efficient heating and cooling
    • cooktops and hot water systems
    • solar panels
    • battery storage
    • electric vehicles
    • ceiling insulation.

    Savings across Canberra

    New data shows the approximate spread of these savings across the ACT.

    Tuggeranong leads the way with $12.3 million saved on bills so far.

    • Tuggeranong: $12.3m
    • Belconnen: $12.2m
    • Gungahlin: $10.1m
    • Canberra Central: $3.4m
    • Weston Creek: $3.1m
    • Woden: $3.1m
    • Molonglo: $2.3m
    • Rest of ACT: $0.3m

    Rooftop solar is particularly popular. Approximately 58 per cent of solar installations in the ACT since the start of the SHS used an SHS loan.

    Reducing costs and emissions

    The SHS has approved over $225 million in loans and supported the installation of over 19,000 sustainable upgrades since it began.

    This not only saves households money on energy bills, but it also helps reduce the territory’s emissions.

    The SHS contributes to the ACT achieving a sustainable, resilient future, with a target of net zero emissions by 2045.

    It is a key part of the Government’s strategy to lower emissions and tackle climate change, while supporting ACT homes to reduce power bills and growing jobs in the region’s renewable energy industry.

    Find out more about the SHS at climatechoices.act.gov.au/policy-programs/sustainable-household-scheme

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: One million NHS staff to benefit from new support measures

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    One million NHS staff to benefit from new support measures

    Government delivers on promise to support frontline staff with new action to tackle violence, improve working lives and enhance career progression

    • Measures include improved reporting and prevention of violence and aggression in the workplace as incidents against healthcare workers reach alarming levels
    • New measures will make sure staff are paid correctly for the work they are asked to deliver

    Health and Social Care Secretary, Wes Streeting, will today announce a comprehensive support package to tackle violence and improve the working lives of NHS staff.

    The measures are part of a range of recommendations accepted by the government under the Agenda for Change contract – which covers over a million frontline NHS workers – following the agreement of the 2023 pay deal.

    Violence against healthcare workers has become a critical issue, with the 2024 NHS Staff Survey revealing that one in seven experienced physical violence from patients, their relatives or other members of the public.

    A quarter of NHS staff experienced at least one incident of harassment, bullying or abuse in the last 12 months. Many incidents currently go unreported, hampering efforts to address the problem systematically.

    New measures will be put in place to encourage staff to report incidents of violence or aggression towards them, and to ensure this information is collected at national level. Data will also be analysed to better understand if certain staff groups – whether by race, gender, disability status, or role – face disproportionate risks, allowing trusts to protect the most vulnerable workers.

    In a keynote speech to UNISON’s National Health Care Service Group Conference in Liverpool, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting, said:

    No one should go to work fearing violence. Yet one in every seven people employed by the NHS have suffered violence at the hands of patients, their relatives, or other members of the public.

    Protecting staff from violence is not an optional extra. Zero tolerance for violence and harassment of NHS staff. It’s a commitment to make sure healthcare workers can focus on saving lives without fear for their own safety.

    I owe my life to the NHS staff who cared for me through kidney cancer. I owe a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay, but I certainly intend to try. You were there for me, and I’ll be there for you.

    The package of measures will also address longstanding issues around ensuring staff are paid correctly for the work they deliver. Staff being routinely required to work beyond their job description with no compensation has led to a number of local disputes, such as those relating to clinical support worker roles in the Midlands at Kettering General Hospital and University Hospitals of Leicester.

    The Department of Health and Social Care is working closely with NHS England, NHS Employers and the Staff Council to implement a national digital system to support the fair and consistent application of the Job Evaluation Scheme.

    This will ensure staff are placed in the appropriate pay band recognising the skills and knowledge required for the role.

    Further measures include:

    • enhanced career progression support for nurses such as more learning and development, leadership training and career coaching for managers
    • new guidance for employers on how to recognise overseas experience on appointment into the NHS and share best practice on recruitment and selection processes
    • steps to reduce reliance on expensive agency workers by making it easier for NHS staff to take up flexible working and developing good practice guidance on working patterns for existing staff
    • encouraging six-month career reviews tailored specifically for ethnic minority nurses to identify progression pathways and provide targeted interview preparation support

    In total, 36 recommendations have been accepted by ministers. These measures are expected to have a considerable and positive impact on the NHS workforce, improve staff morale and enhance recruitment and retention.

    Updates to this page

    Published 9 April 2025

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