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Category: Transport

  • MIL-OSI: Red Cat Ships Teal-2 Drones to Florida Army National Guard to Assist with Hurricane Milton Disaster Response

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Oct. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat”), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, today announced it is fulfilling an order by the Florida Army National Guard for its Teal 2 drones. The drones will be used to support the ongoing disaster response to Hurricane Milton, which has left more than 3 million people without power.

    “Our drones are specifically designed for the defense industry, but we understand that our warfighters’ roles extend beyond combat, especially during natural disasters,” said Jeff Thompson, CEO of Red Cat. “Small, portable drones like our Teal 2, built for the toughest environments, can be invaluable for first responders in damage assessment and search and rescue missions. We are proud to support the Florida Army National Guard soldiers in their efforts to assist with the aftermath in Milton.”

    Red Cat subsidiary Teal Drones builds its Teal 2 system, designed to support U.S. and allied military operations, public safety organizations, and government agencies, at its Utah facility. Teal 2 is a cost-effective, man-portable sUAS designed to “Dominate the Night™” that has best-in-class night vision, multi-vehicle control support, and a fully modular design. It is both Blue UAS Certified and FAA Remote ID approved.

    About Red Cat, Inc.
    Red Cat (Nasdaq: RCAT) is a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations. Through two wholly owned subsidiaries, Teal Drones and FlightWave Aerospace, Red Cat has developed a bleeding-edge Family of ISR and Precision Strike Systems including the Teal 2, a small unmanned system offering the highest-resolution thermal imaging in its class, the Edge 130 Blue Tricopter for extended endurance and range, and FANG™, the industry’s first line of NDAA compliant FPV drones optimized for military operations with precision strike capabilities. Learn more at http://www.redcat.red.

    Forward Looking Statements
    This press release contains “forward-looking statements” that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “seek,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “target,” “aim,” “should,” “will” “would,” or the negative of these words or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements are based on Red Cat Holdings, Inc.’s current expectations and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. These and other risks and uncertainties are described more fully in the section titled “Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 8, 2024. Forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are made as of this date, and Red Cat Holdings, Inc. undertakes no duty to update such information except as required under applicable law.

    Contact:

    INVESTORS:
    E-mail: Investors@redcat.red

    NEWS MEDIA:
    Phone: (347) 880-2895
    Email: peter@indicatemedia.com

    The MIL Network –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: York’s Role in Leading Climate Action for the Region

    Source: City of York

    York is at the forefront of regional efforts to tackle the climate crisis as part of the newly launched Yorkshire and Humber Climate Action Plan 2024.

    Following significant engagement across the region, the comprehensive plan has gained unanimous support from all 15 local authorities. York’s leader, Councillor Claire Douglas, is a key voice in driving these changes, serving as Vice Chair of the Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission.

    The action plan outlines critical steps the region must take to achieve net zero by 2038, with a focus not only on reducing emissions but also ensuring a just transition that benefits all communities and ecosystems.

    York Residents: Take Action through the Retrofit One Stop Shop

    As part of the report, York was highlighted for its commitment to making the retrofit journey simpler for residents through its use of funding for a Retrofit One Stop Shop York (ROSSY).

    This initiative, which will be called YorEnergy, encourages residents to contribute to the climate fight by improving the energy efficiency of their homes and is part of the city’s commitment to both small and large-scale efforts that support the region’s climate objectives. Whether it’s simple home upgrades or larger investments, residents can now access support and resources to make these changes easier.

    Cllr. Claire Douglas, Leader of City of York Council and Vice-Chair of Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission said:

    “The YHCC Climate Action Plan is about taking practical steps to combat the climate change that we’re all experiencing.

    “We understand more now about the impacts of climate on our communities but also the challenges that there are around implementing some of the actions that we know we need to take.

    “It’s really important that we share examples of the best practice that’s taking place in our communities and this is a great opportunity for people to see what others are already doing.”

    Cllr. Jenny Kent, Executive Member for Environment and Climate Emergency said:

    “York is ambitious to reach Net Zero.

    “We have increasingly stark reminders of the impacts of carbon emissions, with more wildfires this summer, prolonged rainfall and flooding, and Florida currently suffering the impact of Hurricane Milton.

    “We also want warmer homes with lower bills in winter, cooler homes in hotter summers, clean air for all, and nature and people to thrive together, and are pleased to have been A rated for climate action by the independent Carbon Disclosure Project for two years running.

    “The Yorkshire and Humber Climate Action Plan strengthens our resolve to deliver on our climate commitments and gives clear guidance on how we in York, and as a region need to adapt. We’re delighted that our retrofit agenda has been highlighted in the plan, as this is a crucial part of our work, and reinforces York’s role as a leader in the region’s climate response.”
     

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa Welcomes the New Mayor of Ginowan

    Source: United States Navy (Medical)

    In a display of continuity and stability, Capt. Kathleen Cooperman, Commanding Officer (CO) of U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, welcomed the returning City of Ginowan Mayor, Mr. Atsushi Sakima. Mayor Sakima, who previously held the position from 2012 to 2018, stepped back into the role following the sudden passing of Mayor Masanori Matsugawa in July.

    Mayor Sakima and Capt. Cooperman met in a spirit of unity and collaboration. The CO expressed her condolences and fondly recalled the strong relationship she shared with former Mayor Matsugawa. Mayor Sakima, in turn, thanked the CO for her presence at the former Mayor’s funeral and expressed his commitment to continuing the successful relationship.

    The two spoke about the upcoming opening of the new University of the Ryukyus Hospital and the positive economic growth it will bring to the city. The new hospital shares a fence line with the Naval hospital, and the two healthcare organizations have a robust relationship. Capt. Cooperman spoke about the recent opening of the hospital gate with 24/7 access, allowing the hospital sailors to walk off base and frequent the shops and restaurants just outside the entrance. The CO spoke about how she and the hospital leadership talk about being good ambassadors to our neighbors on the other side of the fence. Mayor Sakima expressed his desire to continue building on several current volunteer efforts in which the hospital staff participates and forging new opportunities in the future.

    There is no doubt that the relationships formed between the U.S. forces here in Japan are crucial to the ability to prosper and win during potential threats from natural disasters, pandemics, or potential hostile contingencies. The two leaders discussed upcoming strategic meetings and opportunities to bring children in need to the hospital trunk or treat, and the Mayor was invited to the annual tree lighting in December. The meeting went very well, and there is no doubt that the Naval Hospital personnel and the staff of the Mayor of Ginowan will continue to work together to make their neighborhood better any chance they get!

    The U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Okinawa (USNMRTCO) supports the Defense Health Agency’s U.S. Naval Hospital, Okinawa (USNHO) as the largest OCONUS Navy Medicine medical treatment facility and stands at the ready to respond to contingency operations to support the INDOPACOM region. It is a critical regional asset for direct care delivery, regional referrals, and medical contingency operations. The staff of USNHO understands their vital role as pre-positioned, forward-deployed naval forces within the first island chain, aligned and in support of the joint military commands and operations.

    Trey Savitz, Public Affairs Officer
    U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, Japan
    Comm: 011-81-971-7024
    DSN: (315) 646-7024
    isaac.s.savitz.civ@health.mil

    MIL Security OSI –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: NH Beaufort- Meet your Mammography Technician

    Source: United States Navy (Medical)

    08 October 2024

    From Lindsay Schreiber

    Beaufort S.C.- Meet Teresa Smith, the Mammography Technician here at Naval Hospital Beaufort.

    Beaufort S.C.- Meet Teresa Smith, the Mammography Technician here at Naval Hospital Beaufort. She is local to the low country; she was born in Ridgeland. Teresa said “I’ve moved around the low country throughout my life but seem to always come back to where most of my family lives, which is Hampton, S.C.” She graduated from Trident Technical College in 1994 with an associate degree in Health Science, specific to Radiology Technology.
    While she was living in the Charleston area, she met her husband, and they just celebrated 30 years of marriage.
    Teresa has worked for the last 19 ½ years at Naval Hospital Beaufort, April 2025 will mark 20 years. Teresa is a military spouse. Her husband is a retired Chief Gunners Mate with 24 years of combined active duty and reservist, very active reserve after 911.
    Radiology runs in her family. Her dad was a Radiology Technologist as well as her older brother. Family is very important to her, and she enjoys spending time with family, her 3-year-old granddaughter is the apple of their family’s eye.
    A few things Teresa enjoys doing in her free time include, going to the range with her husband, as well as shopping, traveling, and hiking. She recently hiked the presidential trail at Mt. Rushmore. She is also very active in her church helping with the youth group.
    When asked why she loves her job and has been doing it for so many years she replied “I find my job very rewarding, it’s all about getting the best images for my patient and my radiologist to make a diagnosis for that patient’s care. My passion is patient care, the whole reason we are here is to take care of our patients and provide them with the best care possible.”

    MIL Security OSI –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: I Am Navy Medicine – and Hispanic Heritage – assigned to NHB/NMRTC Bremerton

    Source: United States Navy (Medical)

    The Peruvian coastal capital of Lima is approximately 4,970 miles south of Naval Hospital Bremerton.

    Yet Lt. Renzo D. Sobrevilla has seamlessly bridged that distance from South American to North America as a Navy Medical Service Corps officer assigned to NHB.

    In conjunction with October recognized by the Department of Defense as [National] Hispanic Heritage Month, Sobrevilla reflected on his roots, culture, and lineage.

    “Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated from September 15 to October 15, is a time of great pride for me,” said Sobrevilla. “It’s an opportunity to recognize the vibrant contributions of Hispanic Americans and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and traditions of the Hispanic community.”

    “As someone with Hispanic roots, I take pride in celebrating the Hispanic community’s rich cultures, histories, and traditions,” continued Sobrevilla. “I value the diversity of the Hispanic diaspora. I appreciate the influence of countries which have contributed immensely to the arts and culture in the U.S.”

    With this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month theme, ‘Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together,’ Sobrevilla notes that the premise is directly applicable to his responsibility at NHB which is dedicated to ensuring that the right material, contracted services and healthcare equipment are in the right place at the right time to provide medical and dental care to active duty, retirees and their families at NHB and three branch health clinics.

    “The theme is significant in my role at the command. It highlights the importance of diversity and collaboration in shaping the future. It’s about how a diverse community, like ours, can come together to bring about positive change, not just within our command but also in the broader context of Navy Medicine,” stated Sobrevilla, who started from humble beginnings to embark upon his chosen career path.

    “As an immigrant, I always encourage my Sailors to take full advantage of the opportunities the Navy provides. Starting as an E-1 and working my way up, I’ve seen firsthand how hard work, dedication, and motivation can turn the American dream into reality. Becoming an MSC officer was a pivotal moment for me and proof that with the right attitude, anyone can succeed,” remarked Sobrevilla.

    His interest in Navy Medicine began after he enlisted in the Navy in 2007. Several influential leaders set the foundation for him to pursue a career in the medical field. After completing his Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting from Northeastern University, Sobrevilla merged his growing healthcare interest with leadership and chose the Navy’s most diverse corps, MSC, which offers a number of healthcare administrator specialties.

    “The Navy Medical Service Corps appealed to me because of its commitment to diversity and inclusivity. This career has allowed me to work in various settings, each contributing to the mission of Navy Medicine,” shared Sobrevilla, NHB Materiel Management Department head, who has been part of Navy Medicine since 2016 and served in various roles, including as a plans, operations, and medical Intelligence officer, comptroller, and logistics officer.

    Sobrevilla epitomizes the value of education, having attained his Master of Healthcare Administration with Executive Concentration, Specialization in Management, Education and Training Management, and Healthcare Management from George Mason University. He is currently completing his dissertation for his Doctor of Business Administration at Grand Canyon University.

    He can also add linguistic chops to a growing curriculum vitae.

    “Thanks to my parents’ heritage, I am bilingual in Italian and Spanish,” Sobrevilla added, noting that the best part of his career has been the opportunity to work with diverse people from all over the world. “There’s the sense of fulfillment that comes from making a positive impact in their lives through Navy Medicine.”

    Sobrevilla is optimistic that staff, as well as patients and visitors, look favorable on NHB’s Hispanic Heritage Month recognition.

    “I hope others take away an appreciation for the contributions of Hispanic Americans to our society, both within the military and in broader cultural contexts,” exclaimed Sobrevilla. “It’s about understanding the importance of diversity and how it strengthens our Navy and our country.”

    When asked to sum up his experience with Navy Medicine, Sobrevilla replied, “Navy Medicine has been a transformative journey, offering me the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. It’s a testament to the fact that with hard work and a strong work ethic, anything is possible.”

    MIL Security OSI –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Denmark’s interpretation of the Energy Taxation Directive – E-001953/2024

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-001953/2024
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Kristoffer Storm (ECR)

    Under the Energy Taxation Directive (2003/96/EC of 27 October 2003), there is at present a mandatory exemption for aviation and marine fuels, including in connection with fishing, unless they are used for private pleasure navigation purposes.

    On 14 July 2021 the Commission submitted a proposal for revision of the Energy Taxation Directive, as part of the Green Deal, but it has not yet been adopted and is not expected to be adopted until 2025 at the earliest.

    With that in mind:

    Does the Commission agree that the Danish Government has no legal basis for introducing a special carbon tax on commercial fishing as from 1 January 2025 and that such a tax would be contrary to the Energy Taxation Directive as it stands?

    Submitted: 4.10.2024

    Last updated: 11 October 2024

    MIL OSI Europe News –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Europe: Text adopted – Strengthening Moldova’s resilience against Russian interference ahead of the upcoming presidential elections and a constitutional referendum on EU integration – P10_TA(2024)0016 – Wednesday, 9 October 2024 – Strasbourg

    Source: European Parliament

    The European Parliament,

    –  having regard to its previous resolutions on the Republic of Moldova,

    –  having regard to the Association Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Moldova, of the other part(1), which includes a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area,

    –  having regard to the Republic of Moldova’s application for EU membership of 3 March 2022, and the European Council’s consequent granting of candidate country status on 23 June 2022,

    –  having regard to the convening of the first Intergovernmental Conference on Moldova’s accession to the EU, held in June 2024,

    –  having regard to Articles 2 and 49 of the Treaty on European Union,

    –  having regard to the joint statement of 13 June 2024 by the US, Canada and the UK on exposing Russia’s subversive activity and electoral interference targeting Moldova,

    –  having regard to Rules 136(2) and (4) of its Rules of Procedure,

    A.  whereas on 20 October 2024, the Republic of Moldova is scheduled to hold a presidential election and a constitutional referendum on EU integration, amid ongoing Russian interference and attempts to destabilise the political situation and electoral process in the country;

    B.  whereas the Russian Federation has been using economic blackmail, provocation, disinformation, illegal funding of political parties, cyberattacks and other hybrid means to undermine the stability, sovereignty, constitutional order and democratic institutions of the Republic of Moldova; whereas Russia’s subversive activities in Moldova seek to undermine popular support for the European path chosen by the people of Moldova and to incite destabilisation; whereas the active measures envisaged include establishing and promoting front organisations disguised as non-governmental organisations and ‘cultural centres’, disseminating online and offline disinformation, establishing strong pro-Russian political and societal constituencies and returning the Republic of Moldova to a state of dependency on Russian hydrocarbons;

    C.  whereas in 2023, the EU imposed sanctions on key Moldovan oligarchs and pro-Russian actors, such as Ilan Shor, Vladimir Plahotniuc, Igor Ceaika, Gheorghe Cavaliuc and Marina Tauber, on the basis of a recently established sanctions regime targeting persons responsible for actions aimed at destabilising, undermining or threatening the sovereignty and independence of the Republic of Moldova; whereas allies of Mr Shor have reportedly actively recruited, arranged logistics for and provided financial compensation to individuals to join their protests; whereas on 3 October 2024, a large-scale electoral fraud operation was uncovered, financed by pro-Russian oligarch Ilan Shor, revealing that over USD 15 million had been transferred in September 2024 to over 130 000 Moldovan citizens involved in this voter bribery scheme; whereas on 18 September 2024, two close allies of Ilan Shor – deputy Marina Tauber and the Governor (Bashkan) of Gagauzia, Evghenia Guțul – met with the spokesperson of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, and subsequently gave false information about the EU and the Republic of Moldova’s future within it;

    D.  whereas one of the tools used by the Russian state is the state-funded RT network (formerly Russia Today), which has moved beyond media activities, becoming actively involved in cyber operations, covert influence, military procurement and information warfare across various regions; whereas in June 2024, the US, together with the UK and Canada, exposed Russia’s efforts to engage in subversive activities and electoral interference targeting the Republic of Moldova;

    E.  whereas in September 2024, the US imposed sanctions on three entities and two individuals for their involvement in Russia’s destabilising actions abroad, including in the Republic of Moldova; whereas these covert efforts have included RT personnel providing direct support to fugitive Moldovan oligarch Ilan Shor, the key perpetrator of the 2014 USD 1 billion bank fraud scandal; whereas, according to the US State Department, RT and its employees, including editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan, have directly coordinated with the Kremlin to support Russian Government efforts to influence the Moldovan presidential election of October 2024, with the apparent aim of inciting unrest in the Republic of Moldova;

    F.  whereas the Security and Intelligence Service of the Republic of Moldova has reported an unprecedented level of intensity in Russia’s actions aimed at anchoring Moldova within its sphere of influence; whereas this hybrid threat is targeted at democratic processes and undermines European integration by amplifying radical separatist tendencies in the south of the country, particularly in Gagauzia (UTAG), using propaganda, manipulating the information space, interfering in the electoral process and conducting subversive operations; whereas Moldova’s national security services have stated that Russia is funding the ‘no’ campaign, with around EUR 100 million for pro-Russian political groups, and spreading disinformation on social media to sow doubt about the legitimacy of the electoral process; whereas in 2023, Ukrainian intelligence reported that it had intercepted a plan by Russia to stage a coup and oust Moldovan President Maia Sandu;

    G.  whereas the Republic of Moldova has taken steps to combat Russian interference, including by banning pro-Russian political parties that are operating outside the law, sanctioning oligarchs, suspending media outlets that spread disinformation, and increasing customs controls; whereas Moldova’s updated national security strategy attributes disinformation campaigns and other hybrid attacks to Russia;

    H.  whereas the unprovoked, unjustified and illegal war of aggression launched by the Russian Federation against Ukraine profoundly affects regional security and stability, endangering the Republic of Moldova’s macroeconomic situation, financial stability, democratic development and social cohesion, while further increasing the incidence and severity of poverty, inflation and emigration; whereas the Russian Federation, in cooperation with domestic Russia-sponsored actors, galvanises and uses the resultant widespread economic, geopolitical and security uncertainty to delegitimise and foster opposition to the Moldovan Government’s pro-European policies;

    I.  whereas despite the dramatic effects of the war on Ukraine and these destabilisation attempts, the Republic of Moldova has managed to significantly consolidate its democracy, continue its reform trajectory and develop its relations with the EU; whereas the improvements in the country’s democratic system have been reflected in its progress on various international indexes; whereas the Moldovan Government’s enhanced implementation of current agreements demonstrates its commitment to closer cooperation with and integration into the EU;

    J.  whereas the Republic of Moldova is a close and valued partner of the EU; whereas its application for EU membership, and the European Council’s decision to grant candidate country status to the Republic of Moldova on the understanding that nine steps are taken, demonstrates a strong joint ambition for swift EU integration; whereas through the Association Agreement and the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area, in force since 2016, the EU and Moldova have committed to promoting political association and achieving economic integration;

    K.  whereas on 3 March 2022, the Republic of Moldova applied for EU membership, and on 23 June 2022, was granted candidate country status by unanimous agreement of all 27 EU Member States; whereas the EU opened accession negotiations with the Republic of Moldova during the first accession conference at ministerial level, held in Luxembourg on 25 June 2024, following the European Council’s decision of 14-15 December 2023 to open accession negotiations with Moldova, and the Council’s approval of the negotiating framework for these negotiations on 21 June 2024; whereas EU accession remains a merit-based process that requires the fulfilment of the EU membership criteria;

    L.  whereas every sovereign state has the inherent right to defend itself and to invest in its defence and resilience capabilities, and such actions are consistent with the Republic of Moldova’s status of neutrality;

    M.  whereas the Council has adopted assistance measures worth EUR 137 million for the benefit of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Moldova under the European Peace Facility since 2021;

    N.  whereas on 24 April 2023, the EU set up the Partnership Mission in the Republic of Moldova (EUPM Moldova) under the common security and defence policy, with the objective of enhancing the security sector’s resilience in the areas of crisis management, hybrid threats, including cybersecurity and countering foreign information manipulation and interference; whereas on 21 May 2024, Moldova became the first country to sign a Security and Defence Partnership with the EU, which will help strengthen cooperation on security and defence policy between the EU and Moldova;

    O.  whereas, according to several reports, many priests from the Metropolis of Chișinău and All Moldova have travelled to Russia, where they received funds with the intention of using them for electoral purposes in the Republic of Moldova;

    1.  Stands in solidarity with the people of the Republic of Moldova and reiterates its unwavering support for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Moldova within its internationally recognised borders;

    2.  Strongly condemns the escalating malicious activities, interference and hybrid operations by the Russian Federation, pro-Russian oligarchs and Russian-sponsored local actors aimed at undermining the electoral processes, security, sovereignty and democratic foundations of the Republic of Moldova, fostering divisions within Moldovan society and derailing the country’s pro-European trajectory, ahead of the upcoming presidential election and the constitutional referendum on EU integration;

    3.  Reiterates its call on the Russian authorities to respect the Republic of Moldova’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and to cease its provocations and attempts to destabilise the country and undermine its constitutional order and democratic institutions; reiterates its calls on Russia to withdraw its military forces and equipment from the territory of the Republic of Moldova, to ensure the full destruction of all ammunition and equipment in the Cobasna depot under international oversight and to support a peaceful resolution to the Transnistrian conflict, in line with the principles of international law and the 1999 Istanbul Summit Declaration of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe;

    4.  Calls for the EU and its Member States to ensure that all necessary assistance is provided to the Republic of Moldova to strengthen its institutional mechanisms and its ability to respond to hybrid threats; calls for increased EU support for Moldova in countering disinformation, hybrid threats and cyberattacks; underlines that this should entail boosting Moldova’s capacity to combat disinformation, strengthen its cybersecurity infrastructure and enhance resilience against external malign influences; emphasises the particular importance of countering false Russian narratives, while underscoring their malign interference in the Republic of Moldova and the ways in which they are used to justify Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine;

    5.  Calls on the Council to adopt additional targeted sanctions listings against individuals and entities responsible for supporting or carrying out actions which undermine or threaten the Republic of Moldova’s sovereignty and independence, as well as the country’s democracy, stability or security, and the rule of law; calls for the EU and national authorities to make sure those sanctions are duly implemented; reiterates its call on the respective hosting states and territories to extradite Ilan Shor, Vladimir Plahotniuc and other individuals sought for trial in the Republic of Moldova;

    6.  Highlights the important role played by EUPM Moldova; calls for the EU and its Member States to ensure that EUPM Moldova performs to the best of its ability, taking stock of progress and adapting its operations if necessary to make it as efficient as possible, while proposing to further extend its mandate beyond May 2025, adapt its scope and increase the mission’s resources; calls for the EU and its Member States to increase their support for Moldova’s Center for Strategic Communication and Combating Disinformation; calls on the Commission to report on the results of the EU support package for Moldova of June 2023, particularly the stated aim of countering foreign information manipulation and interference, and building capacity for independent media, civil society and youth;

    7.  Applauds the Republic of Moldova’s steadfast support for Ukraine since the start of Russia’s war of aggression; commends the Republic of Moldova for welcoming 1,5 million Ukrainian refugees throughout the war, of which an estimated 125 000 remain in the country; calls for the EU and its Member States to ensure continued support for Moldova and its people in addressing the challenges facing the country as a consequence of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, including large numbers of refugees, inflation, threats to its energy supplies and violations of its airspace;

    8.  Reaffirms its commitment to the Republic of Moldova’s future membership of the EU; believes that its membership in the EU would constitute a mutually beneficial investment in a united and strong Europe; welcomes the widespread support in the Republic of Moldova for its European integration; stresses that the Republic of Moldova’s European integration represents not only a path towards greater economic prosperity, but also a safeguard for political stability and security in the face of external threats;

    9.  Calls for the acceleration of the screening process and the timely organisation of subsequent intergovernmental conferences, where negotiations on Cluster 1 on Fundamentals should be initiated; calls for the EU to adequately support accession-related reforms by developing robust and adaptable financial instruments tailored to the Republic of Moldova’s specific needs with a view to effectively addressing its economic and structural challenges, and ensuring the country remains resilient and capable of implementing the necessary reforms throughout its EU accession process; urges the acceleration of Moldova’s gradual integration into the EU and the single market by allowing participation in new initiatives and EU programmes, which will deliver tangible socio-economic benefits in specific areas even before the country formally joins the EU; reiterates its call, in this regard, for the EU to take swift and significant steps towards the permanent liberalisation of its tariff-rate quotas;

    10.  Calls for more consistent support for the Republic of Moldova in its EU accession process, including increased technical assistance by sending additional EU advisors to the Moldovan authorities, as a contribution to strengthening capacity-building;

    11.  Calls for the adoption of a new growth plan for the Republic of Moldova so as to adequately finance and support Moldova in achieving economic convergence with the EU; believes that this plan should finance investments in infrastructure, human capital and the digital and green transitions, facilitating sustainable economic growth; calls for the full integration of the Republic of Moldova into the ‘Roam Like at Home’ initiative by the end of 2025;

    12.  Calls on the Commission, in this regard, to include the Republic of Moldova in the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance and to prioritise funding for candidate countries in its proposal for the next multiannual financial framework (2028-2034), ensuring the path towards EU membership;

    13.  Welcomes the Republic of Moldova’s significant progress in implementing EU accession-related reforms and encourages the Moldovan authorities to continue the ambitious reforms on democracy and the rule of law; calls for the EU and its Member States to prioritise and allocate additional resources to efforts to support the rule of law and anti-corruption reforms in the Republic of Moldova in order to address vulnerabilities, including those related to corruption in the security sector, justice system, public administration and media, which could enable Russian interference and disinformation; encourages the Moldovan Government to continue working with all stakeholders towards a sustainable and comprehensive justice and anti-corruption reform, in line with EU and Venice Commission recommendations;

    14.  Underlines the importance of advancing the country’s reform process in order to improve living standards, particularly for vulnerable groups, and to provide the younger generations with attractive prospects for life and work in the country, thereby increasing societal resilience to hybrid attacks and reducing the number of citizens seeking better living conditions elsewhere in Europe; highlights the need for the social acquis to be better represented in the Commission’s assessments and recommendations;

    15.  Reiterates its support for stronger cooperation on security and defence policy between the EU and the Republic of Moldova; commends the Republic of Moldova for becoming the first country to sign a security and defence partnership with the EU and calls for this partnership to be put into practical action; calls for the EU to progressively include the Republic of Moldova in upcoming legislative initiatives and programmes relating to European security and defence; supports the continued work under the High-Level Political and Security Dialogue between the EU and the Republic of Moldova to enhance cooperation on foreign and security policy;

    16.  Calls on the Member States to increase the European Peace Facility’s funding for the Republic of Moldova to further enhance the country’s defence capabilities;

    17.  Reiterates its call for the EU and its Member States to continue supporting the efforts of the Moldovan authorities to maintain macroeconomic stability and enhance its energy security by supporting the construction of new electricity interconnections with neighbouring countries; calls for the EU and its Member States to financially support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects as a clean and sustainable way of reducing Moldova’s energy demand and diversifying its supply, while ensuring energy affordability, in particular for the most vulnerable groups;

    18.  Urges the EU and its Member States to further strengthen cooperation with Moldova through targeted measures in order to enhance the country’s resilience to hybrid threats, including by improving strategic communications about the EU, supporting journalists and civil society in countering disinformation, promoting independent Russian-language media content and enhancing public information literacy; calls for additional resources and technical know-how to assist the Moldovan Government’s strategic communications, internal coordination and capacity-building against hybrid attacks and disinformation; commends the efforts of Moldovan civil society in supporting the Moldovan Government’s fight against disinformation and promoting democratic values; calls on the Commission and the Member States to continue supporting media literacy and media independence, as well as the strengthening of Moldova’s critical digital infrastructure, including through the replacement of Russian-origin information and communications technology systems; calls for the EU and its Member States to expand and intensify their direct engagement with Moldovan citizens by including them in various EU and bilateral programmes and projects, such as citizen consultations, and to foster people-to-people connections;

    19.  Calls on the Commission to assist the Moldovan Government in putting pressure on social media platforms to address disinformation effectively;

    20.  Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, the governments and parliaments of the Member States, the President, Government and Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the Council of Europe and the Russian authorities.

    (1) OJ L 260, 30.8.2014, p. 4.

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Unparalled devastation in Gaza takes severe toll on pregnant women and mothers

    Source: United Nations (Video News)

    Describing the scale of devastation in Gaza as unparalled, a UN official in the region details the severe consequences for mothers and pregnant women. Nestor Owomuhangi, Representative in Palestine of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), says the odds of women miscarrying or dying in childbirth have tripled, while malnutrition stalks mothers trying to breastfeed.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEwRzpU9XxE

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Students and staff will be vaccinated against influenza at the State University of Management

    MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

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

    On October 16, 2024, in order to prevent the occurrence and spread of acute respiratory viral infections and influenza among employees and students during the 2024/2025 epidemic season, work was organized at the State University of Management to vaccinate students and employees against influenza.

    Flu vaccination is carried out in the medical office (hostel #2, 1st floor). Starts at 12:00.

    Please bring your compulsory medical insurance policy with you.

    Subscribe to the tg channel “Our State University” Announcement date: 10/11/2024

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

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

    Students and staff will be vaccinated against influenza at the State University of Management

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Economics: Huawei Wins GSMA Digital Nation Award, Vows Support for Carriers’ Growth in the Mobile AI Era

    Source: Huawei

    Headline: Huawei Wins GSMA Digital Nation Award, Vows Support for Carriers’ Growth in the Mobile AI Era

    [Seoul, Republic of Korea, October 11, 2024] During GSMA Mobile 360 (M360) Asia Pacific 2024 in Seoul, Korea, Huawei won a Digital Nation Award for ‘Excellence in Innovation Video’ for “Smart 5G Warehouse – Future of Logistics,” a short video showing how 5G technology is driving digital transformation across multiple industries, including logistics. At the event, a senior Huawei leader also described various new pathways for carriers to monetize the vast new markets that 5G and AI open up.
    A screenshot from the video showcasing the 5G warehouse

    “Smart 5G Warehouse” was shot at the Indonesia’s First 5G Smart Warehouse and 5G Innovation Center in Bekasi Regency, West Java, Indonesia. It highlights how 5G enhances operational efficiency and creates new growth opportunities, contributing to Indonesia’s Golden Vision 2045 of a modern digital economy.
    In a keynote to the M360 audience, James Chen, President of Huawei Carrier Business, emphasized the pivotal role AI will play in shaping the future of the mobile industry. With the convergence of 5G-A and AI, operators are entering an era where personalized services can be delivered at scale, unlocking new opportunities for growth.
    James Chen delivering his keynote speech

    Exploring Large-Scale Personalization in Carrier Services
    Chen further highlighted the new possibilities that 5G opens up for carriers. 5G New Calling uses AI technology to provide a rich, personalized experience for users. Powered by AI large models, it can be upgraded to a personal intelligent assistant, providing real-time suggestions during conversations and supporting intent recognition across various scenarios. As of September 2024, over 22 million users in China had subscribed to this service.
    In the Asia-Pacific region, Chen noted, Huawei has partnered with local carriers in Hong Kong to test new AI applications, including real-time digital humans. In Thailand, Huawei collaborated with carriers to trial real-time multilingual translation, with the Thai language translation already meeting business requirements.
    Another product that 5G enables is Cloud Phone, Chen said. Leveraging the advantages of network, cloud, and computing power, Cloud Phone delivers a near-real device experience while addressing key pain points such as insufficient storage, fast data consumption in gaming, and the inability of low-end phones to support high-quality games. Enhanced by AI, Cloud Phone is being revitalized, allowing each user to set up their own unique AI assistant, precisely accessing more third-party AI applications, and gradually becoming the gateway to personal AI in the future.
    A New Era of 5G/5G-A and AI Integration
    “We are still in the early stages of the AI revolution, and the impact of generative AI on the future is beyond imagination,” said Chen. Chen predicted that by 2030, around 8 billion AI-powered assistants will be integrated into households globally, while AI robots, numbering between 1 and 3 billion, will play a critical role in industries like manufacturing, inspection, and research and development. He urged telecom operators to explore new business models, turning personalized user experiences into new commercial value.
    “We are still in the early stages of the AI revolution, and the opportunities that generative AI will bring to the future are beyond imagination,” said Chen. He predicted that by 2030, around 8 billion AI-powered assistants will be integrated into households globally, while the number of AI robots will range between 1 and 3 billion. AI will play a pivotal role in industries such as manufacturing, inspection, and research and development. Chen encouraged telecom operators to collaboratively explore new business models, turning personalized user experiences into new commercial value.

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Economics: Huawei Wins GSMA Digital Nation Award, Vows Support for Carriers’ Growth in the Mobile AI Era Oct 11, 2024

    Source: Huawei

    Headline: Huawei Wins GSMA Digital Nation Award, Vows Support for Carriers’ Growth in the Mobile AI Era
    Oct 11, 2024

    [Seoul, Republic of Korea, October 11, 2024] During GSMA Mobile 360 (M360) Asia Pacific 2024 in Seoul, Korea, Huawei won a Digital Nation Award for ‘Excellence in Innovation Video’ for “Smart 5G Warehouse – Future of Logistics,” a short video showing how 5G technology is driving digital transformation across multiple industries, including logistics. At the event, a senior Huawei leader also described various new pathways for carriers to monetize the vast new markets that 5G and AI open up.
    A screenshot from the video showcasing the 5G warehouse

    “Smart 5G Warehouse” was shot at the Indonesia’s First 5G Smart Warehouse and 5G Innovation Center in Bekasi Regency, West Java, Indonesia. It highlights how 5G enhances operational efficiency and creates new growth opportunities, contributing to Indonesia’s Golden Vision 2045 of a modern digital economy.
    In a keynote to the M360 audience, James Chen, President of Huawei Carrier Business, emphasized the pivotal role AI will play in shaping the future of the mobile industry. With the convergence of 5G-A and AI, operators are entering an era where personalized services can be delivered at scale, unlocking new opportunities for growth.
    James Chen delivering his keynote speech

    Exploring Large-Scale Personalization in Carrier Services
    Chen further highlighted the new possibilities that 5G opens up for carriers. 5G New Calling uses AI technology to provide a rich, personalized experience for users. Powered by AI large models, it can be upgraded to a personal intelligent assistant, providing real-time suggestions during conversations and supporting intent recognition across various scenarios. As of September 2024, over 22 million users in China had subscribed to this service.
    In the Asia-Pacific region, Chen noted, Huawei has partnered with local carriers in Hong Kong to test new AI applications, including real-time digital humans. In Thailand, Huawei collaborated with carriers to trial real-time multilingual translation, with the Thai language translation already meeting business requirements.
    Another product that 5G enables is Cloud Phone, Chen said. Leveraging the advantages of network, cloud, and computing power, Cloud Phone delivers a near-real device experience while addressing key pain points such as insufficient storage, fast data consumption in gaming, and the inability of low-end phones to support high-quality games. Enhanced by AI, Cloud Phone is being revitalized, allowing each user to set up their own unique AI assistant, precisely accessing more third-party AI applications, and gradually becoming the gateway to personal AI in the future.
    A New Era of 5G/5G-A and AI Integration
    “We are still in the early stages of the AI revolution, and the impact of generative AI on the future is beyond imagination,” said Chen. Chen predicted that by 2030, around 8 billion AI-powered assistants will be integrated into households globally, while AI robots, numbering between 1 and 3 billion, will play a critical role in industries like manufacturing, inspection, and research and development. He urged telecom operators to explore new business models, turning personalized user experiences into new commercial value.
    “We are still in the early stages of the AI revolution, and the opportunities that generative AI will bring to the future are beyond imagination,” said Chen. He predicted that by 2030, around 8 billion AI-powered assistants will be integrated into households globally, while the number of AI robots will range between 1 and 3 billion. AI will play a pivotal role in industries such as manufacturing, inspection, and research and development. Chen encouraged telecom operators to collaboratively explore new business models, turning personalized user experiences into new commercial value.

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Navy Reserve Medical Team Achieves Key Certification, Demonstrating Readiness and Capability

    Source: United States Navy (Medical)

    In a significant milestone for Navy Reserve Medicine, Expeditionary Resuscitative Surgical Suite (ERSS) Team 17 recently passed their Operational Readiness Evaluation (ORE), certifying them as a fully capable unit. This achievement marks the first ERSS Reserve team to complete the rigorous process, aligning them with the same standards as active-duty units. The certification confirms the team is ready to deploy and provide critical medical care in support of Navy operations worldwide.

    The Navy Reserve Medical community, which operates under the same training and certification standards as active-duty units, ensures that when a fleet commander requests medical support, they receive the same level of capability, regardless of whether the team is active or reserve. “The elements of training, billet requirements, and capabilities are identical between active and reserve forces,” stated Rear Adm. Eric Peterson, Deputy Director Naval Medical Forces Atlantic, emphasizing the unified nature of Navy Medicine’s operational readiness.

    ERSS Team 17 underwent months of preparation leading up to the ORE at Camp Pendleton, where they were tested against a curriculum designed to assess their medical, logistical, and operational proficiency. The successful completion of this evaluation now officially designates the team as mission-ready, meaning they can be called upon by the fleet to provide immediate damage control and surgical care in forward-deployed locations.

    Sustaining Readiness

    According to Peterson, the teams ORE certification will last for one year, during which the team will enter a “sustainment phase” in the Navy’s operational readiness framework. Throughout this time, team members will focus on maintaining their skills through professional development and leadership training while preparing for future deployments. After this phase, they will reenter the cycle of preparation and training for their next operational readiness evaluation.

    The readiness process for Navy Reserve medical teams spans approximately three years, moving through phases that include basic training, advanced preparation, and eventual certification. This timeline accommodates the unique demands on reservists, who must balance their military duties with civilian careers. Despite these challenges, the certification process ensures that Navy Reserve medical teams remain on par with their active-duty counterparts.

    Integration into Exercises and Operations

    ERSS teams, like their active-duty counterparts, are integrated into fleet exercises and real-world missions. These exercises are essential for ensuring the team’s skills remain sharp and their readiness validated.

    The importance of certifying reserve teams like ERSS Team 17 goes beyond operational readiness. It also highlights the Navy’s commitment to building a unified medical force. “Whether it’s a reserve or active unit, when a capability is requested by the fleet, they receive the same level of readiness,” said Peterson. “This ensures that regardless of a team’s reserve or active status, they are prepared to meet the mission’s needs.”

    A Vital Capability

    Peterson went on to explain that ERSS teams bring a specialized capability to the battlefield. With a seven-person team, they are designed to provide immediate surgical care in austere environments, where larger medical units might not be feasible. This capability enables them to deliver life-saving care closer to the front lines, stabilizing casualties for evacuation to more comprehensive medical facilities.

    The team includes a diverse array of medical professionals, including a surgeon, an emergency room doctor, a certified nurse anesthetist, a physician assistant, a respiratory therapist, and other key specialists. Together, they offer a range of critical services, from damage control surgery to emergency medical care, in challenging and rapidly changing environments.

    Looking Ahead

    As the Navy continues to align its medical forces with its broader operational strategy, the certification of reserve teams like ERSS Team 17 plays a crucial role in ensuring that Navy Medicine remains ready for any contingency. The team’s success is part of a larger effort to integrate reserve and active-duty medical capabilities, minimizing the differences between the two and fostering a “one Navy Medicine” approach.

    Looking toward the future, the Navy plans to continue certifying and deploying more reserve medical teams. With three more ERSS teams scheduled for certification in the coming months, Navy Medicine is building a deep bench of highly trained, fully capable medical units. These teams will be ready to support the fleet in exercises, real-world operations, and any emerging global challenges.

    “Our people are excited,” Peterson remarked. “This process validates the expertise and readiness of our reserve forces, and it demonstrates that Navy Medicine, whether active or reserve, is prepared to meet the operational demands of today and tomorrow.”

    By aligning their readiness process with that of the broader Navy, these reserve teams are contributing to the Navy’s overall goal of maintaining a constant state of readiness and deterrence, ensuring that they are prepared for the challenges of the future.

    Naval Medical Forces Atlantic (NMFL) delivers operationally focused medical expertise and capabilities to meet Fleet, Marine and Joint Force requirements by providing equipment, sustainment, and maintenance of medical forces during combat operations and public health crises. NMFL provides oversight for 21 Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command’s, logistics, public health and dental services throughout the U.S. East Coast, U.S. Gulf Coast, Cuba, Europe, and the Middle East.

    Navy Medicine – represented by more than 44,000 highly-trained military and civilian health care professionals – provides enduring expeditionary medical support to the warfighter on, below, and above the sea, and ashore.

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point Celebrates Navy’s 249th Birthday with Ball

    Source: United States Navy (Medical)

    The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point community gathered Friday, October 4, 2024, to celebrate the 249th Birthday of the U.S. Navy.

    Sailors and civilians serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point celebrated the occasion with a Navy Ball hosted by the staff of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point at the Havelock Convention Center in Havelock, North Carolina.

    “Our mission – to Keep the Warfighter in the Fight – is critical in ensuring service members assigned to “America’s Air Station,” Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, remain at the highest state of medical readiness possible,” said Navy Captain Sean Barbabella, Commander of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point.

    “When the red phone rings on the 2nd Marine Air Wing Commander’s desk with orders to deploy forces, he will find his Marines and Sailors as medically ready as possible because of your commitment to excellence in patient care,” said Barbabella to the clinic staff attending the ball.

    The event’s keynote speaker, Mr. Wilbur D. Jones Jr., a nationally known historian, spoke to the crowd about his father who served with the Marines in World War I and the clinic’s namesake and Medal of Honor recipient, Pharmacist’s Mate Second Class William D. Halyburton, Jr. Halyburton was a native of Wilmington, North Carolina and Jones grew up and lives there today.

    “Progress and time have obliterated and denuded the battlefield. Still, by reading Marine Corps records, we can partially reconstruct what transpired, exposing the character of Hospital Corpsman Halyburton,” said Jones.

    Jones continued his remarks, giving the audience a picture of the fierce combat occurring May 10, 1945 on Okinawa Shima between Japanese forces and the Marines of 2nd, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division. Halyburton would sacrifice his life that day to save a wounded Marine who lay farthest away from his position.

    The evening’s formal program of events concluded after an official cake-cutting celebrating the birthday and singing of the Marine Corps Hymn and Anchors Aweigh.

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Alexander Novak held the 35th meeting of the Federal Headquarters for Gasification

    MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

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

    Alexander Novak held the 35th meeting of the Federal Headquarters for Gasification

    October 11, 2024

    Alexander Novak held the 35th meeting of the Federal Headquarters for Gasification

    October 11, 2024

    Alexander Novak held the 35th meeting of the Federal Headquarters for Gasification

    October 11, 2024

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    Alexander Novak held the 35th meeting of the Federal Headquarters for Gasification

    Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak held the 35th meeting of the Federal Headquarters for Gasification. The event was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Energy, Gazprom Mezhregiongaz LLC, the Federal Antimonopoly Service, the Federal State Budgetary Institution REA of the Ministry of Energy, regional headquarters for gasification and the Government Coordination Center.

    According to the Ministry of Energy, since the start of the pre-gasification program, more than 1.85 million applications have been submitted from households for gas supply. 1.32 million contracts have been concluded, which is 96% of the number of applications accepted. The rate of contract conclusion in the third quarter increased by 6% compared to the second quarter, and compared to the first quarter, the growth was 37.4%. Under more than 1 million contracts (81% of those concluded), gas has been supplied to the boundaries of plots, 656 thousand households have received gas in their homes, with 174 thousand of them since the beginning of 2024.

    In addition, work is being systematically carried out to connect gas to social, educational and medical institutions. 944 applications have been received from them, 820 contracts have been concluded. According to 459 of them, gas has been brought to the boundaries of the site.

    In Russia, according to Gazprom Mezhregiongaz, as of October 3, 10,810 garden non-profit partnerships (SNT) were identified during the inventory that meet the criteria for additional gasification. This work continues. In these SNT, more than 932 thousand households are not gasified, more than 340 thousand houses are defined as residential. Additional gasification will be carried out by 2030 in those SNTs where technical conditions will allow gas pipelines to be connected and where the owners of residential buildings at general meetings give consent to the work on public lands.

    Aleksandr Novak drew the special attention of the headquarters participants to the need to speed up the work on bringing gas both to the boundaries of the plots and to residential buildings. And he asked to intensify the work on informing citizens about the possibilities of receiving a comprehensive gas connection service by gas distribution organizations, and not by private companies, where the service may cost more. The Deputy Prime Minister instructed to consider the advisability of changing part of the regulatory documentation on gasification based on the proposals of Gazprom Mezhregiongaz.

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

    http://government.ru/nevs/52966/

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: A Mammo Moment for Breast Cancer Awareness at Naval Hospital Bremerton

    Source: United States Navy (Medical)

    Let’s take a mammo math moment.

    There are more than 60,000 women – 20 percent of active duty – in the U.S. Navy. Add another approximately 142,000 female spouses.

    Factor in statistical evidence that 13 percent are at risk of developing breast cancer. For that combined total of 202,000 women, there will be 26,260 who will experience breast cancer, the most common cancer diagnosed amongst females in the U.S.

    That’s one in eight.

    Early detection is the key to lessening any ominous odds for all females in the equation, with a mammogram the ideal screening tool for that one in eight.

    As well as the seven others.

    With the Department of Defense recognizing October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Defense Health Agency military treatment facilities like Naval Hospital Bremerton remind all eligible patients on the importance of screening and prevention of the disease.

    “Any woman over the age of 40 should be getting a mammography exam and continuing to do it every single year,” said Courtney Pease R.T. (R)(M) ARRT, NMRTC Bremerton Radiology, Department Mammography lead technologist. “And don’t skip. Because if you skip it can be harder to get back into it.”

    Pease is an avowed advocate of her chosen field, readily affirming that the mammography exam – able to detect cancerous tumors – is effective in identifying any type of potential breast cancer.

    The earlier the better.

    “It’s important because breast cancer rates are one in eight, regardless of family history,” Pease said. “If you’re getting your mammogram done every year it will increase the chance that we find any cancer early and small, which increases the survival rate if breast cancer is found.”

    According to Pease, a patient does not need a doctor to get a referral for a breast cancer screening appointment at Naval Hospital Bremerton.

    “If there’s no problems, no lumps, no bumps, no pain, no concern, just call [NHB’s Radiology department] Mammography, 360-475-4220, to request a breast cancer screening mammogram,” stated Pease. “If there are no problems, the patient is of age, and everything in their prior record looks good to go, we can get them scheduled.”

    The actual mammography exam – available for all active duty, retirees and dependents – takes about 10 minutes. Yet Pease notes that even before the actual mammogram, every female should take the time for a self-exam.

    “There are prominent breast radiologists in the field who recommend personal monthly checking. So, you’re in the shower. Do a quick little run through, see if you feel any lumps, bumps, anything thing of concern. If there looks or feels to be anything out of the normal, bring it up to your primary care doctor, then they can place a referral if diagnostic imaging is required,” recommended Pease.

    The risk of getting breast cancer increases as a woman ages. Research has found that cancers discovered during early mammogram screening exams are often smaller in size and more likely to be confined to the breast. When considering the two factors – the size and likelihood of spread – the importance of early detection becomes obvious.

    “It’s not as terrible as some think it is. It is uncomfortable. Not getting around that. But we work together, the patient and I, to make it tolerable,” explained Pease. “It’s not the easiest thing in the world and most would rather not be here, but when you’re done, you get peace of mind for your health. So it’s worth it. It’s like going to the dentist. No one wants to go and be told they got cavities. But then you go and you find out you don’t have cavities, it’s way better. We go for our peace of mind.”

    Although there is no definitive explanation what causes a case of breast cancer, what is known is that screening exams, increased awareness, and improved state-of-the-art quality in mammography treatment is critical to early detection and diagnosis.

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Update following allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    Following media coverage relating to allegations against the late Mohamed Al Fayed and our public appeal for people to come forward and speak to police, the Met has been contacted by numerous people reporting their experiences.

    We continue to ask anyone who has been a victim of Al Fayed, or anyone with information they feel that police should be aware of relating to his activities, or those who facilitated the offending, to get in contact. Specialist detectives are available to listen to you, formally record any allegations, and signpost you to any support you may need.

    Commander Stephen Clayman said: “Since the broadcast of the documentary and our recent appeal, detectives have received numerous pieces of information, predominantly relating to the activities of Mohamed Al Fayed but some relating to the actions of others.

    “This has led to us record 40 new allegations, relating to 40 victim-survivors and covering offences including sexual assault and rape across a time period between 1979 and 2013. These are in addition to allegations we were aware of prior to the broadcast.

    “I recognise the courage it will have taken for people to take that step to speak to us about their experiences and I want to reassure anyone who has yet to make contact that we have specially trained detectives who will listen to you and support you.

    “All these reports will need to be formally logged and assessed to see if there are any allegations of criminality that can be pursued. This will take time, but we will ensure those who contact us are kept updated with progress.

    “We also continue work to make contact with lawyers representing individuals who have come directly to them, to ensure they are aware of our request to speak to police so any crimes can be recorded and the relevant support provided.

    “While the majority of information we have received relates to Al Fayed’s ownership of Harrods, we are contacting representatives of other organisations linked to Al Fayed to ensure anyone affected is identified and has the opportunity to speak with us.”

    There are various ways to contact police about your experience:

    – call the Complex Investigation Team on 020 8217 6582 or 6586 between 8am and 6pm Monday to Sunday;
    – call 101 at any time and quote CAD1920/26Sep;
    – email CSCMailbox-.ComplexInvestigationTeam@met.pnn.police.uk
    – use the following online portal here where you can provide information.

    It is important to make clear at this stage that it is not possible for criminal proceedings to be brought against someone who has died.

    This means there is no prospect of any conviction relating to Al Fayed himself.

    However, we continue to explore whether any other individuals could be pursued for any criminal offences.

    A full review of allegations previously made to police continues. We have now identified 21 separate allegations reported to us about Al Fayed prior to the recent media broadcast. This review will ensure there are no new lines of enquiry based on new information which has emerged and will include liaising with the Directorate of Professional Standards where appropriate.

    Previous allegations:

    In addition to the 19 allegations we were already aware of, a further two allegations have now been identified relating to Al Fayed. These 21 allegations resulted in crimes being recorded involving Al Fayed relating to 21 separate women and were reported to the Met between 2005 and 2023.

    The offences were alleged to have taken place between 1979 and 2013. Of these reports, four were allegations of rape, 16 were sexual assault and one related to trafficking.

    Between 2005 and 2023 we approached the Crown Prosecution Service on five occasions – two of these, in 2009 and 2015, were to pass full files of evidence. The remaining three approaches were for early investigative advice.

    In all 21 allegations that were reported to police there was no further action taken against Mohamed Al Fayed.

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: TUV supports court action to save the Boyne Bridge and challenges Translink attitude to architectural charity

    Source: Traditional Unionist Voice – Northern Ireland

    Statement by TUV MLA Timothy Gaston:
    “TUV has supported the campaign to preserve the Boyne Bridge for years and commends Billy Dickson BEM for the phenomenal effort he has put into the grassroots efforts to keep this historic part of Belfast’s heritage.
    “The demolition of the bridge will cause massive disruption to traffic flow in the city, regardless of whether Translink wins in the courts.
    “It is disgusting that Translink should seek to threaten the Ulster Architectural Heritage Society, a charity, with a £100,000 per week bill if they dare to challenge the demolition of the bridge in court.
    “This is a matter I will be raising with the Minister for Infrastructure by way of a priority written question which I will submit today.”
    Note to editors
    Mr Gaston’s question is as follows:
    To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to make representations to Translink asking them to drop their threat to seek £100,000 a week costs from the Ulster Architectural Heritage Society should they go ahead with court action seeking to preserve the Boyne Bridge.

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Translation: 11/10/2024 Meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the Vice-President of the International Committee of the Red Cross

    MIL ASI Translation. Region: Polish/Europe –

    Fuente: Gobierno de Polonia en poleco.

    Meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the Vice-President of the International Committee of the Red Cross11/10/2024On Thursday, October 10, Mrs. Henryka Mościcka-Dendys met in Warsaw with Mr. Gilles Carbonnier, Vice-President of the International Committee of the Red Cross.

    Poland attaches great importance to the activities of the Committee and to compliance with international humanitarian law. During the meeting, representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross informed about the tasks being carried out and the challenges they face during the current armed conflicts. Deputy Minister Mościcka-Dendys presented the guests with copies of the 5th Report on the implementation and dissemination of international humanitarian law in the Republic of Poland in the years 2019-2023, a cyclical publication resulting from the cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with other ministries and non-governmental entities. On this occasion, the Deputy Minister emphasized that the purpose of the Report is to continue the review of national legislation and practice in the field of compliance with the norms of international humanitarian law.

    ***The International Committee of the Red Cross – ICRC (ing. Comité Internacional de la Cruz Roja – CICR) is an independent, neutral organization providing protection and humanitarian assistance to victims of war and other armed conflicts. The organization was founded in 1863 and is headquartered in Geneva.

    Photo: Sebastian Indra/Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Translation: 11/10/2024 Savings Bond Sales Results in September

    MIL ASI Translation. Region: Polish/Europe –

    Fuente: Gobierno de Polonia en poleco.

    In September, we sold savings bonds worth PLN 5,775 million. In September, we sold the following bonds: 3-month (OTS1224) – PLN 127.8 million, 1-month (ROR0925) – PLN 1,881.1 million, 2-year (DOR0926) – PLN 415.9 million, 3-year (TOS0927) – PLN 2,087.0 million, 4-year (COI0928) – PLN 925.6 million, 10-year (EDO0934) – PLN 299.5 million. The most frequently purchased instruments were 3-year bonds – TOS. Individual buyers allocated PLN 2,087.0 million for their purchase (36% share in the sales structure). Interest was also enjoyed by 1-year bonds – ROR (33%) and 4-year – COI (16%). Next, savers chose 2-year bonds – DOR (7%) and 10-year – EDO (5%) and 3-month – OTS (2%). Customers allocated nearly PLN 38.4 million for the purchase of family bonds dedicated to beneficiaries of the Family 800 program. Family bonds are directed exclusively to people receiving benefits under the Family 800 program, who want to save for the future needs of their children. The beneficiaries of the program have different obligations depending on the amount of the childcare benefit granted. Family bonds are available for sale on an ongoing basis, so you can purchase them at any time. All types of bonds can be purchased at PKO Bank Polski branches and Customer Service Points of the PKO Bank Polski Brokerage House and in the network of bond sales points of Bank Polska Kasa Opieki SA. Our bonds are also constantly available online in bank services and the PeoPay mobile application.

    September – most frequently chosen bonds

    In September, our clients allocated nearly PLN 5.8 billion for the purchase of retail bonds. The greatest interest was enjoyed by 3-year TOS bonds with a fixed interest rate – 36% share in sales. Another eagerly chosen savings product from our offer were 1-year bonds with a variable interest rate, based on the reference rate of the National Bank of Poland, which constituted 33% of the total sales value.

    – comments Jurand Drop, Undersecretary of State in the Ministry of Finance. October is the month of saving

    October 31st is World Savings Day, which is to remind us how important it is to manage our finances wisely and consciously. It is worth making generating and increasing savings a permanent element of household budgets. Treasury bonds support diez processors. All you need to do is choose the type of bond in which you want to invest your funds, deposit them and the rest is done automatically, without any additional costs. The registration account where our instruments are recorded is kept free of charge. Depending on the selected bond, interest is paid on an ongoing basis – during the life of the bond or at the end of the selected period. The maintenance-free nature of bonds is a great benefit for our clients, who can devote the time saved to other activities.

    – adds Minister Gota.Savings bonds in retail sales

    Type of bond

    Offer de Details (sale from October 1-31)

    Selling price

    OTS01253-monthly

    Three-month bonds are bonds with a fixed interest rate of 3.00% per annum. Interest is calculated on the value of PLN 100, and interest is paid after the end of saving (after three months from the date of purchase).

    PLN 100100.00 PLN when exchanging

    ROR10251-annual

    Annual bonds are variable-rate bonds. In the first month, the interest rate is 5.75% per annum. In subsequent monthly interest periods, the interest rate is equal to the NBP reference rate and a fixed margin of 0.00%. Interest is paid monthly.

    PLN 10099.90 PLN when exchanging

    DOR10262-year-old

    Two-year bonds are variable-rate bonds. In the first month, the interest rate is 5.90% per annum. In subsequent monthly interest periods, the interest rate is equal to the NBP reference rate and a fixed margin of 0.15%. Interest is paid monthly.

    100 PLN99.90 PLN when exchanging

    TOS10273-year-old

    Three-year bonds are bonds with a fixed interest rate of 5.95% per annum. In the first year, interest is calculated from the value of PLN 100, and in subsequent years from the value increased by the interest for the previous year (so-called capitalization of interest). Interest is paid after the savings have ended.

    100 PLN99.90 PLN when exchanging

    COI10284-year-old

    Four-year bonds are bonds that pay interest based on inflation.1 The interest rate in the first year of saving is 6.30%. In subsequent years, the interest rate is equal to inflation plus a fixed margin of 1.50%. Interest is paid after each year of saving.

    100 PLN99.90 PLN when exchanging

    EDO103410 summer

    Ten-year bonds are bonds whose interest rate is based on inflation1. The interest rate in the first year of saving is 6.55%. In subsequent years, the interest rate is equal to inflation and a fixed margin of 2.00%. In the first year, interest is calculated on the value of PLN 100, and in subsequent years on the value increased by the interest calculated for the previous year (so-called capitalization of interest). Interest is paid after the savings are completed.

    100 PLN99.90 PLN when exchanging

    ROS10306-year family bond

    Family Six-Year Bonds are bonds intended for beneficiaries of the Family 800 program. Their interest rate is preferential in relation to the bond included in the standard offer and is based on inflation1. The interest rate in the first year of saving is 6.50%. In the following years, the interest rate is equal to inflation and a fixed margin of 2.00%. In the first year, interest is calculated from the value of PLN 100, and in the following years from the value increased by the interest calculated for the previous year (so-called capitalization of interest). Interest is paid after the savings are completed.

    100 PLN

    ROD103612 summer family obligation

    Family Twelve-Year Bonds are bonds intended for beneficiaries of the Family 800 program. Their interest rate is preferential in relation to the bond included in the standard offer and is based on inflation1. The interest rate in the first year of saving is 6.80%. In the following years, the interest rate is equal to inflation and a fixed margin of 2.50%. In the first year, interest is calculated from the value of PLN 100, and in the following years from the value increased by the interest calculated for the previous year (so-called capitalization of interest). Interest is paid after the savings are completed.

    100 PLN

    1 the rate of increase in the prices of consumer goods and services, adopted for 12 months and announced by the President of the Central Statistical Office (GUS) in the month preceding the first month of a given interest period. How can I buy Treasury bonds? State Treasury bonds can be purchased: How to open an IKE-Bonds Account and an IKZE-Bonds Account? An IKE-Bonds Account or an IKZE-Bonds Account can be opened at any branch of PKO Bank Polski or POK of the PKO BP Brokerage House. You can also obtain remote access to your IKE- and IKZE-Bonds Account under the terms and conditions specified in the “Regulations on the use of access to the Registered Account in the field of Treasury bonds via telephone or the Internet”.

    MILES AXIS

    EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is a translation. Apologies should the grammar and/or sentence structure not be perfect.

    MIL Translation OSI

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Europe: Sweden’s development assistance for global health and SRHR makes a difference and saves lives

    Source: Government of Sweden

    Sweden’s development assistance for global health and SRHR makes a difference and saves lives – Government.se

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    Press release from Ministry for Foreign Affairs

    Published 11 October 2024

    Sweden is an active force for child and maternal care, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and other health care around the world. Support to health care in Ukraine, access to SRHR, and fundamental health and vaccination campaigns are important focus areas. Cooperation with civil society is also being strengthened. The annual development assistance for health report, published today, 11 October, outlines all of this and much more.

    “Investments in global health lead to a safer and healthier world, in which more people are given the conditions to live and shape their own prosperity. Sweden’s broad efforts for global health and SRHR are often critical – not least operations to get vaccines and medicines to those most in need, but also our efforts to strengthen health and medical care in low- and middle-income countries,” says Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa.

    Last year, Sweden’s development assistance for health totalled approximately SEK 5.7 billion. The annual development assistance for health report outlines Sweden’s overall support to global health and SRHR. It has been published every year since 2012 and is based on statistics from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). 

    In 2023, bilateral health assistance to Ukraine increased, helping to ensure access to basic and life-saving care – an area that has been hard-hit following Russia’s full-scale invasion. The Government’s drive to support civil society organisations has contributed to preventive measures in low- and middle-income countries, including against sexual and gender-based violence. 

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Venezuela: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on post-election developments

    Source: Government of Sweden

    Venezuela: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on post-election developments – Government.se

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    Statement by Ministry for Foreign Affairs

    Published 06 August 2024

    The European Union continues to follow developments in Venezuela with great concern. Reports from international election observation missions clearly state that the presidential elections on 28th July did not meet international standards of electoral integrity.

    Despite its own commitment, the National Electoral Council of Venezuela (CNE) has not yet published the official voting records (“actas”) of polling stations. Without evidence to support them, the results published on 2nd August by the CNE cannot be recognised. Any attempt to delay the full publication of the official voting records will only cast further doubt on the credibility of the officially published results.

    Copies of the electoral voting records published by the opposition, and reviewed by several independent organisations, indicate that Edmundo González Urrutia would appear to be the winner of the Presidential elections by a significant majority.

    The European Union thus calls for further independent verification of the electoral records, if possible by an internationally reputed entity.

    At this critical time, it is important that demonstrations and protests remain peaceful. The European Union calls for calm and restraint. Venezuelan authorities, including security forces, must fully respect human rights, including freedom of expression and of assembly.

    The European Union is seriously concerned about the growing number of arbitrary detentions and the continued harassment of the opposition. The European Union calls on Venezuelan authorities to put an end to arbitrary detentions, repression and violent rhetoric against members of the opposition and civil society, and to release all political prisoners.

    The European Union welcomes the efforts of regional partners, with whom it remains in close contact, to promote dialogue and a negotiated solution to the crisis.

    Respecting the will of the Venezuelan people remains the only way for Venezuela to restore democracy and to solve the current humanitarian and socio-economic crisis.

    The statement published on the website of the European Council

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Europe: Sweden’s development assistance for health 2023

    Source: Government of Sweden

    Sweden’s development assistance for health 2023 – Government.se

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    Report from Ministry for Foreign Affairs

    Published 11 October 2024

    In 2023,Sweden’s development assistance for health totalled approximately SEK 5.7 billion. Support to health care in Ukraine, access to SRHR, and fundamental health and vaccination campaigns are important focus areas.

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    Sweden’s development assistance for health amounted to approximately
    SEK 5.7 billion in 2023, accounting for 10.4 per cent of Sweden’s total
    development assistance, excluding deductions for asylum costs. Approximately SEK 3.4 billion (equivalent to 61 per cent) of this was channelled via the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. The remaining funds, just over SEK 2.2 billion (corresponding to 39 per cent), were channelled via Sida’s bilateral, regional and global strategies.

    The total amount of development assistance for health has varied over the years. In 2020–2021, it was record high in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Percentage-wise, total development assistance for health in 2023 decreased slightly compared to pre-pandemic levels. During the period 2019–2023, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs managed a larger financial share of Sweden’s development assistance for health than Sida.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: News Release – DOH Authorizes Café Duck Butt to Reopen Following Correction of Violations

    Source: US State of Hawaii

    News Release – DOH Authorizes Café Duck Butt to Reopen Following Correction of Violations

    Posted on Oct 10, 2024 in Latest Department News, Newsroom

    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

    KA ʻOIHANA OLAKINO

    JOSH GREEN, M.D.
    GOVERNOR

    KE KIA‘ĀINA

    KENNETH S. FINK, MD, MGA, MPH
    DIRECTOR

    KA LUNA HO‘OKELE

    DOH AUTHORIZES CAFÉ DUCK BUTT TO REOPEN FOLLOWING CORRECTION OF VIOLATIONS

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    October 10, 2024                                                                                                    24-134

    HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch issued Café Duck Butt a red placard and ordered the establishment to close on Oct. 8, due to the establishment’s inability to meet food safety requirements. Following the correction of the violations, a green placard and reopening was authorized on Oct. 9.

    Café Duck Butt, located at 901 Kawaiahaʻo Street, in Honolulu, received the red placard and was ordered to immediately close on Oct. 8 due to a lack of electricity and its inability to power refrigerators needed to keep food safe to consume. A follow-up inspection was conducted on Oct. 9, once power was restored which found all critical violations were resolved.

    Café Duck Butt was advised that refrigeration equipment must always be operational. Food establishments must close in the event of a power outage to protect customers from potential foodborne illnesses, some of which, may be very severe.

    The DOH Food Safety Branch protects and promotes the health of Hawai‘i residents and visitors through education of food industry workers and regulation of food establishments statewide. The branch conducts routine health inspections of food establishments where food products are prepared, manufactured, distributed or sold.

    The branch also investigates the sources of foodborne illnesses and potential adulteration; and is charged with mitigating the effects of these incidents to prevent any future occurrences. DOH food safety specialists strive to work with business owners, food service workers and the food industry to ensure safe food preparation practices and sanitary conditions.

    For more information on the department’s placarding program go to http://health.hawaii.gov/san/

    # # #

    Media Contact:

    Kristen Wong

    Information Specialist

    Hawai‘i State Department of Health

    808-586-4407

    [email protected]

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  • MIL-OSI USA: DLNR News Release-Nene Killed in Hit and Run in Hilo, Oct. 10, 2024

    Source: US State of Hawaii

    DLNR News Release-Nene Killed in Hit and Run in Hilo, Oct. 10, 2024

    Posted on Oct 10, 2024 in Latest Department News, Newsroom

     

    DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES

     

    JOSH GREEN, M.D.
    GOVERNOR

    DAWN CHANG
    CHAIRPERSON

    NEWS RELEASE

     

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    October 10, 2024

    HIT AND RUN DRIVER KILLS NĒNĒ IN LILIʻUOKALANI PARK AND GARDENS

     

    (HILO, HAWAI‘I) – A male nēnē, banded as 595, was killed while apparently crossing a road in Liliʻuokalani Park and Gardens off Banyan Drive early this morning.

    The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) received a call about the incident before its offices opened and a staff member responded and picked up the bird. DOFAW plans to have the dead nēnē tested for toxoplasmosis, a deadly disease spread by cats.

    McGuire said, “Since people have been regularly feeding nēnē in the park for many months now, they’ve grown accustomed to humans (habituated). This is a primary reason we’ve pleaded with folks to stop feeding feral cats. Yet even after one woman was cited earlier this year, regular feeding is continuing.”

    Sadly, the male nēnē’s  mate, with a leg band of NTC, has now lost her partner, and experienced trauma with two of her chicks. One chick, born this season, died of suspected toxoplasmosis in the spring. Another, nicknamed Onion and banded as NYN, was abducted from another Hilo park several years ago, but eventually recovered, returned to its parents and then released into a bird sanctuary.

    “Nēnē’s normally have mate fidelity and will breed for life with their partners. In this case NTC had one offspring bird-napped, one apparently felled by a disease spread by feral cats and at least one partner killed,” McGuire noted.

    The DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) has opened an investigation and is encouraging anyone who may have seen a vehicle in the park early Thursday morning to report it. Better yet, is if the person who hit the bird steps forward.

    Nēnē regularly cross the roads in the park, traveling to cat feeding locations put out by people. DOCARE officers are aware of the feeding and regularly patrol the park looking for anyone who is putting food out. Anyone caught placing plates of food that nēnē can eat can be cited and face criminal prosecution.

    Witnesses can contact DOCARE at 643-DLNR or via the DLNRTip app, both anonymously. Or they can call the DOCARE Branch Office in Hilo at 808-933-3460.

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    RESOURCES

    (All images/video courtesy: DLNR)

    HD video – Nēnē, and cat feeding at Liliʻuokalani Park (April 30, 2024):

    Video – Nēnē crossing Liliʻuokalani Park road:

    Photographs – Nēnē NTC and 595 (from Nēnē Research & Conservation):

    Media Contact:

    Dan Dennison

    Communications Director

    Hawaiʻi Dept. of Land and Natural Resources

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Rosneft enterprises released more than 3 million fry into Russian waters

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

    Rosneft’s production and processing enterprises released more than 3.3 million fish fry of various species into their natural habitat in August–October.

    Preservation of biological diversity in the regions of presence, including replenishment of water resources with valuable fish species, is one of the main priorities of Rosneft’s environmental activities. At the request of oil workers, young fish are grown in nurseries, where optimal conditions for development are created: appropriate temperature conditions, high-quality nutrition and optimal water composition, which increases the chances of survival of the fry in the natural environment.

    In the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug, RN-Yuganskneftegaz employees released more than 1.5 million young Siberian sturgeon into water bodies. Tyumenneftegaz specialists released more than 200,000 young muksun, a valuable species of the whitefish family, into the Baibalakovskaya channel, from where the grown fish migrate to the Ob River. Kondaneft also replenished the rivers of the Ob-Irtysh basin with 440,000 sturgeon young, and Sibneftegaz with 140,000 young broad whitefish.

    Employees of the Slavneft-Krasnoyarskneftegaz and RN-Vankor enterprises released more than 650 thousand young sterlet of the Yenisei population into the Yenisei River in the Sukhobuzimsky District of the Krasnoyarsk Territory. The release site was determined by ichthyologists taking into account the hydrological conditions of the water body, temperature, chemical composition of the water, as well as the natural food base necessary for this type of fish. Together with young specialists of RN-Vankor, schoolchildren from the Movement of the First took part in the release.

    Employees of the East Siberian Oil and Gas Company released more than 17,000 grayling fry into the Yenisei River in the Republic of Khakassia. The Yenisei waters were also replenished by RN-Shelf-Arktika – the company’s ecologists released almost 110,000 fry of the endangered Siberian sturgeon into the river. Thanks to the systematic work on artificial stocking, which is carried out by the Company’s subsidiaries, the population of valuable fish species in Siberian reservoirs has grown significantly in recent years.

    During the summer-autumn period, Bashneft released more than 100,000 sterlet, muksun, and salmon fry into the reservoirs of the Republic of Bashkortostan and the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, which helps restore the ecosystems of the rivers and lakes of these regions. In September, a batch of 100,000 sterlet fry bred in specialized fish farms of the Holy Mother of God Kazan Monastery was released into the Belaya River in Bashkortostan, as well as into the Nizhnekamsk Reservoir in the Republic of Tatarstan. The sterlet was carefully transported to the release site in vehicles equipped with special devices for supplying and regulating oxygen levels and monitoring water temperature. Activists from the children’s and youth organization “Movement of the First” took part in the release of the fry.

    Workers of the Novokuibyshevsk Oil Refinery, together with their children and activists of the “Movement of the First”, released 13 thousand sterlet fry into the Volga near the village of Vinnovka in the Samara Region. The enterprise has been systematically engaged in the reproduction of the Volga’s bioresources for 10 years.

    Employees of the Syzran Oil Refinery, together with members of the Movement of the First, released more than 40,000 sterlet fry into the Saratov Reservoir. The sterlet is a native Volga fish that, due to a number of unfavorable factors, is on the verge of extinction. Thanks to a special program, in which Rosneft enterprises are also participating, the sterlet population in the Volga is gradually growing.

    The Company’s subsidiaries located in the Irkutsk Region took part in the fish stocking campaign. Verkhnechonskneftegaz released 19,000 carp fry (each fry weighs 0.5 g) into the Belaya River. Under favorable conditions, the carp fry reaches a weight of 1-1.5 kg in a year. Employees of the Angarsk Petrochemical Company released 1,500 fry of the Baikal population of Siberian sturgeon, listed in the Red Book of Russia, into Lake Baikal. This is the second year in a row that ANHK has released this valuable representative of cartilaginous fish. In natural spawning conditions, the survival rate of Baikal sturgeon is low, so breeding fish in an artificial environment and subsequent stocking is an effective way to maintain the population of fish species valuable to the region.

    Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft October 11, 2024

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

    http://vvv.rosneft.ru/press/nevs/item/220890/

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK government seals further £225 million investment in Teesside renewables industry with financing deal

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    One of the largest factories in the global offshore wind sector will expand and support even more jobs after UK Export Finance worked with Korean investors to secure new financing.

    • UK Export Finance and Korea Trade Insurance Corporation have guaranteed new financing for a major South Korean investment into Teesside.

    • This has unlocked new £225 million in financing from Standard Chartered Bank and HSBC UK for SeAH Steel Holding’s construction of a wind tech factory near Redcar. 

    • The financing supports an additional investment which will help the mega-factory to produce wider range of components for the offshore wind sector and meet latest industry demands.

    Based in Teesside, one of the world’s largest offshore wind technology factories will become even bigger after new government support for a South Korean investor. 

    Supported by backing from UK Export Finance (UKEF), SeAH Wind UK has now made an additional £225 million investment into wind technology manufacturing in Teesside. This brings their total investment into the site at Teesworks Freeport up to £900 million. 

    This was made possible after SeAH Steel Holding received financial guarantees from UKEF and Korea Trade Insurance Corporation (K-Sure) – the UK and South Korean export credit agencies – meaning that it could access £225 million in new financing for its ongoing factory build. 

    UKEF and K-Sure first supported the project in 2023. New support brings their joint backing for this project up to £590 million, with Standard Chartered Bank and HSBC UK providing the finance. 

    Wind monopiles act as the foundation for most offshore wind turbines and are critical to the growth of the global renewable energy sector. Upon completion of the factory, SeAH Wind UK will export to US and European markets. 

    New financing means that the factory will be able to produce even bigger monopiles and a wider range of products to meet industry demands, supporting the UK’s place in the global offshore wind supply chain. 

    The project will create up to 750 jobs by 2027 – a milestone in the development of a thriving offshore wind and renewables industry in North-East England.  

    Chris Sohn, Chief Executive of SeAH Wind UK, said: 

    With the proactive support of UKEF, our project is progressing smoothly. As we approach the completion of the factory construction, we are committed to ensuring its successful finalisation. We aim to become the first monopile manufacturing company in the UK and make a significant contribution to the UK economy.

    Tim Reid, CEO of UK Export Finance, said: 

    This investment shows that there is international confidence in the UK economy and its ability to support the industries of tomorrow.

    UK Export Finance is helping to secure overseas investment in Teesside and around the UK through its financing offer. By working with HSBC UK, Standard Chartered and K-Sure to support investment into this project, the government is bolstering North-East England’s position as a leader in renewable energy expertise.

    Ian Stuart, CEO of HSBC UK, said: 

    We are delighted to provide our continuing support to SeAH Group for its new offshore wind monopile manufacturing factory in Teesside, North-East England. Through its expanded manufacturing capabilities, the factory will significantly contribute to the needs of the offshore wind industry and play an essential role in addressing the growing demand for renewable energy. This project underscores the importance of export finance in helping our clients grow their operations globally and facilitating their journey to net zero.

    Yoshi Ichikawa, Head of Structured Export Finance for Europe, Standard Chartered, said:  

    We are proud to build on our previous financing provided in November 2023, to support SeAH Group’s additional investment and enhancement of the UK supply chain in the wind sector. It is an example of the important role we play in helping our clients and sectors to make credible progress on their net zero ambitions, while supporting economic development across our markets.

    SeAH Wind UK, a subsidiary of South Korean steel company SeAH Steel Holding, announced its decision to invest and broke ground at Teesworks Freeport in 2022.  

    The ongoing construction has already created major contracts for the UK supply chain in manufacturing, construction and logistics, including a £100 million contract for British Steel. 

    UKEF’s support was provided under the Export Development Guarantee (EDG) product, which is available for overseas companies investing in new UK exporting opportunities and has also secured a major investment into Welsh paper manufacturing at Shotton Mill, Deeside.

    Notes to editors

    • UKEF’s Export Development Guarantee (EDG) helps companies who export from or plan to export from the UK access high-value loan facilities for general working capital or capital expenditure purposes. 

    • Of the new financing, UKEF guaranteed over £157 million whilst K-Sure guaranteed over £67 million.  

    • This follows previous financing worth £367 million in 2023, of which £257 million was guaranteed by UKEF and £110 million by K-Sure.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: National Regulatory Authority of India meets WHO international standards for vaccine regulations

    Source: Government of India (2)

    National Regulatory Authority of India meets WHO international standards for vaccine regulations

    India’s vaccine regulatory system was benchmarked in the year 2017 against Global benchmarking tool version V which is now revised to GBT VI with raised bars and stringency in benchmarking criteria

    Posted On: 11 OCT 2024 11:55AM by PIB Delhi

    The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), along with the National Regulatory Authority of India (NRA) and affiliated institutions, has been found to meet the World Health Organization (WHO) published indicators for a functional vaccine regulatory system. This conclusion was reached by a team of international experts from various countries, led by WHO (HQ) in Geneva, following a comprehensive and in-depth scientific review of India’s vaccine regulatory system conducted from September 16 to 20, 2024.

    Safety, efficacy, and quality are three basic parameters of assessment of vaccines. WHO has established global standards and benchmarks for assurance of vaccine quality through the development of tools and guidelines, benchmarking of the NRA and prequalification programme of vaccines.

    The WHO NRA re-benchmarking was aimed to assess and document the status of the India regulatory system in the area of vaccine regulation, re-benchmark the status of the India vaccine regulatory system against the WHO NRA Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT) and measuring the maturity of the system. India has been declared ‘functional’ against all the core regulatory functions of the WHO Global Benchmarking Tool Version VI. India’s vaccine regulatory system was benchmarked in the year 2017 against Global benchmarking tool (GBT) version V which is now revised to GBT VI with raised bars and stringency in benchmarking criteria.

    India retains Maturity Level 3 with highest marks in several functions.

    Speaking about this landmark achievement, Ms. Punya Salila Srivastava, Union Health Secretary, stated, “The Central Drugs Standards Control Organization, in collaboration with WHO, has made exemplary efforts towards this achievement. India is one of the main players in the pharmaceutical industry worldwide and is known for its affordable vaccines and generic medicines.”

    She also congratulated all the teams for their hard work in achieving this milestone for the country and reemphasized the strength of the Indian regulatory system and its commitment to supplying quality products worldwide to enhance health outcomes.

    Dr Roderico H. Ofrin, WHO Representative to India noted, “The WHO plays a pivotal role in supporting countries in strengthening their regulatory systems, and promoting equitable access to quality, safe, efficacious, and affordable medical products and health products. This is indeed a great achievement, and we would like to congratulate the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and its affiliated institutions,” he added.

    Dr Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi, Drugs Controller General (India), Central Drugs Standard Control Organization, MoHFW highlighted that “India, as a large vaccine producing country, is currently supplying several vaccines to the UN agencies (UNICEF, WHO and PAHO)”. “National Regulatory Authority of India meets the standards of the WHO NRA indicators (WHO Global benchmarking Tool) on functional regulatory system for vaccines” he added.

    In addition to the general framework for the system, the following regulatory functions were evaluated: General Overview of the National Regulatory System (RS), Registration and Marketing Authorization (MA), Vigilance (VL), Market Surveillance and Control (MSC), Licensing Establishments (LI), Regulatory Inspections (RI), Laboratory Testing (LT), Clinical Trials Oversight (CT) and NRA Lot Release (LR).

    Welcoming the positive outcome of international benchmarking, Dr Alireza Khadem, WHO Team Leader for the NRA Re-benchmarking, said, “It will go a long way in re-affirming India’s role in global health, including the strength of its pharmaceutical sector and drug regulatory capacity. WHO had scaled up its technical support to the India’s national regulatory authority over the past several years. This success is a culmination of intensive effort by the Health Ministry, including CDSCO, in collaboration with WHO, to implement a roadmap to strengthen capacity for regulation of vaccines,”.

    India is a major vaccine producer that has 36 major vaccine manufacturing facilities. These vaccines are used for the national and international market (150 countries), which makes India a major vaccine supplier across the globe.

    The WHO Prequalification Programme (PQP) is aimed at facilitating access to vaccines that meet unified standards of quality, safety and efficacy as well as programme needs. It is also prerequisite for manufacturers to supply to countries through United Nations procuring agencies. A functional NRA is a criterion for WHO prequalification of vaccines.

    As for all NRA benchmarking, sustainability of the gains made in regulatory capacity is critical. For this purpose, the team which has just completed the assessment in India has drawn up a detailed Institutional Development Plan. The plan will outline additional activities to be undertaken to further strengthen regulatory capacity in India in the coming years.

    World Health Organization carried out assessment of the National Regulatory Authority (NRA) of India comprising the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), State Drug Regulatory Authorities, Central Drugs Laboratory, Kasauli; Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) structures at the Central and States levels, Immunization Division, Pharmacovigilance Programme of India, and other relevant institutions engaged in the regulation, control and testing of vaccines.

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Paddy Tyre Tribute Concert Planned for the Guildhall

    Source: Northern Ireland – City of Derry

    Paddy Tyre Tribute Concert Planned for the Guildhall

    11 October 2024

    The life and music of Derry man Paddy Tyre will be celebrated at a special concert in the Guildhall on December 5th.

    Paddy, well-known throughout the City and District, passed away suddenly on July 8th, just hours after he and his family met with the Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Lilian Seenoi Barr. The family had requested the meeting to seek the mayor’s support for a charity walk organised by Paddy’s daughters, Rosin Hamill, Aoife Tyre and granddaughter Kirstie Hamill, to raise funds for the Foyle Down Syndrome Trust. Rosin and Aoife’s children, Zara and Tiernan, were both born with Down Syndrome just 11 days apart 

    Tragedy struck after their visit with the mayor, as Paddy passed away suddenly that evening. In honour of Paddy’s memory, Mayor Barr committed to hosting a concert – it is planned for the day before Paddy would have celebrated his 76th birthday.

    Reflecting on the day, Mayor Barr said: “Paddy was such a warm, engaging man, and we shared a wonderful afternoon in the Mayor’s Parlour. He spoke with so much love for his family and music. We even laughed about his ‘famous’ bacon and egg pub breakfast, which he promised to make for me. His passing that same evening was such a shock, and my heart broke for his family. Organising this concert to honour Paddy feels like a fitting way to remember someone who brought so much joy through music.”

    Helping to organise the concert on behalf of the Tyre family is Paddy’s daughter Rosin, she explained: “We were brought up with music, it was such an integral part of our family and our daily lives, so this concert is a very fitting way to remember our daddy. After Zara and Tiernan were born music became even more important to us as we have seen the effect music has on them. It has helped their social skills, their language skills, their mobility… everything really. Zara was her Granda’s princess, and he waited patiently on her each day to play one of her many favourite nursery rhymes that was always jazzed up using a bass guitar, we had nursery rhyme time like no other. Tiernan loved to watch his Granda play the guitar and has now started to play himself, following in his Granda’s footsteps. With the proceeds from this concert going to charity this is their Granda’s last way of supporting the charity that has and will continue to support both his grandchildren. We are obviously all dealing with losing our dad so suddenly, but planning this concert is really helping us. Music was so important to daddy, and we are getting such strength from it now.” 

    Paddy’s wife Evelyn added: “Paddy’s love for music has always been there, and I remember buying him his first guitar in 1970 from local music shop Deery’s. The first band he played in was The Saints, and music has always been a massive part of our marriage, family and home.” 

    In his heyday Paddy Tyre was a member of the Derry Showband scene and even performed in a play that was written about the Showbands in the Rialto, after this he made his living gigging and playing in venues all around the country. As he settled into retirement it was the Strabane-based Music to Your Ears Group where Paddy found a new home. Made up of men who love to sing and perform together, Paddy found a camaraderie which he cherished. He performed regularly with the group bringing back to life many of the tunes he had enjoyed in his showband days. 

    Fittingly, it is now the Music to Your Ears Group who will lead this tribute to Paddy. Led by Eamon Lynch and Mickey Joe Harte the group will perform on the Guildhall stage and will also provide the backing for other musicians on the night. Performers confirmed so far include many who Paddy played with over the years including, Legacy, Jim McDermott, Damian McAdams, Martin McColgan and Son, along with a special performance from the Foyle Down Syndrome Group. 

    Paddy’s children will also be performing on the night in a very personal tribute to their dad. There will also be pre-recorded performances from young Zara and Tiernan. 

    Rosin added, “We had so much support already, from the musicians and bands which Daddy worked with over the years and have agreed to perform on the night, and from local people already asking where they can get tickets. 

    “All proceeds from the concert will be split between the Foyle Down Syndrome Group and the Mayor’s charity – The Bud Club. My mum Evelyn, and all of us as a family, are very grateful to the mayor for giving us the opportunity to host an event like this in our daddy’s memory, we hope people come along to support the charities and enjoy the music.” 

    Tickets are £10 and are available from Foyle Down Syndrome Trust, Thrift Charity Shop in Northside Shopping Centre, from any family member or by contacting [email protected].

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: 81st Meeting of Network Planning Group under PM GatiShakti evaluates five key infrastructure projects

    Source: Government of India (2)

    81st Meeting of Network Planning Group under PM GatiShakti evaluates five key infrastructure projects

    NPG assesses road and aviation infrastructure projects

    Posted On: 11 OCT 2024 1:04PM by PIB Delhi

    The 81st meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) under the PM GatiShakti initiative was convened yesterday under the chairmanship of  Additional Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Shri Rajeev Singh Thakur, . The meeting focused on evaluating five important infrastructure projects from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) . The projects were evaluated for their alignment with the principles of integrated planning outlined in the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (NMP). The evaluation and the anticipated impacts of these projects are detailed below.

    Vrindavan Bypass in Uttar Pradesh

    A greenfield project in Uttar Pradesh involves the construction of a 16.75 km Vrindavan Bypass, connecting NH-44 to the Yamuna Expressway. This project aims to alleviate traffic congestion in Vrindavan by providing a direct route between NH-44 and Yamuna Expressway, significantly reducing travel time from 1.5 hours to 15 minutes. The project is expected to enhance connectivity and stimulate tourism, trade, and industrial growth in the region. Upon completion, it will play a crucial role in improving regional accessibility and fostering socio-economic development.

    Sandalpur-Badi Road in Madhya Pradesh

    A greenfield/brownfield project involving the construction of a 4-lane highway on the Sandalpur- Badi Road, part of NH-146B, spanning 142.26 km in Madhya Pradesh. The project aims to improve connectivity between Indore and Jabalpur, promoting smoother traffic flow and alleviating congestion, especially in Bhopal. The proposed route will serve as a crucial link, connecting multiple National Highways and various economic and tourist nodes, ultimately fostering socio-economic development in the region.

    Junnar-Taleghar Road in Maharashtra

    A brownfield project involving road upgrade of a 55.94 km stretch from Junnar to Taleghar in Pune, Maharashtra. The key objective of the project is to enhance connectivity between Bhimashankar, Junnar, Bankarphata, and NH-61, enhancing the movement of cargo and passengers. This improvement is anticipated to boost tourism, particularly in Bhimashankar (a significant pilgrimage center) and Junnar (home to the historic Shivneri Fort).

    Bhimashankar – Rajgurunagar Road in Maharashtra

    A brownfield project aiming to improve the road infrastructure over a 60.45 km stretch in Pune, Maharashtra. The project is essential for improving connectivity between Bhimashankar and Rajgurunagar, facilitating smooth movement of cargo and passengers, thus enhancing economic activities and access to markets. Moreover, the project will improve access to education and healthcare services for remote communities along the route. The enhanced road infrastructure will reduce travel time and cost, benefiting commuters and businesses, and promoting the overall socio-economic development of the area.

    Development of a New Integrated Terminal Building & Allied Infrastructure, Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir

    A brownfield project involving the construction of a new integrated terminal building and allied infrastructure at Srinagar Airport in Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir. The expansion includes constructing a new terminal building across 71,500 square meters of area, accommodating 2,900 peak hours of passenger traffic and an annual capacity of 10 million passengers. Additional works include the extension of the apron with new parking bays, city-side parking facilities, and the construction of residential quarters for AAI staff and CISF barracks.

    NPG evaluated all five projects from the perspective of the principles of PM GatiShakti: integrated development of multimodal infrastructure, last-mile connectivity to economic and social nodes, intermodal connectivity, and synchronized implementation of projects. These projects are expected to play pivotal roles in nation-building, and provide substantial socio-economic benefits and ease of living, thereby contributing to the overall development of the regions.

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    January 23, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs Successfully Launches “Special Campaign 4.0” aimed at achieving the goals of institutionalizing Swachhata and minimizing pendency from 2nd to 31st October, 2024

    Source: Government of India

    Posted On: 11 OCT 2024 2:42PM by PIB Delhi

    Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA), Government of India, commences the “Special Campaign 4.0”, a significant initiative aimed at achieving the goals of institutionalizing Swachhata and minimizing pendency from 2nd October to 31st October, 2024. This campaign is focused on reinforcing cleanliness and minimizing pendency.

    The “Special Campaign 4.0” comprises of two phases. During the Preparatory Phase carried out from 16th September 2024 to 30th September 2024, the Ministry set specific targets, including the identification of cleanliness campaign sites, planning for space management and office beautification, recognizing scrap and redundant items, and identifying pending references for resolution. More than 400 files have been identified to be reviewed for the purpose of weeding out/further retention. Scrap material has also been identified in the form of obsolete electronic items, broken and dilapidated furniture etc. for disposal.

    In the Implementation Phase from 2nd October 2024, to 31st October 2024, the Ministry will focus on the execution of the planned activities, ensuring comprehensive coverage of cleanliness efforts and enhancing operational efficiency.

    As a part of the Campaign, MoPA has undertaken several key steps to make “Special Campaign 4.0” a success which inter alia, includes the following:

    1. Appointment of Nodal Officer: Nodal Officer has been appointed in offices to coordinate and monitor the Campaign’s activities, ensuring smooth and effective implementation.
    2. Successful Identification of Key Tasks: Various preparatory tasks, such as, identifying cleanliness campaign sites, implementing office beautification, removing redundant materials, and addressing pending references, were executed, contributing to the Campaign’s objectives.
    3. Active Utilization of Social Media Platforms: lnformation about the campaign is being disseminated

    through social media platforms, for widespread awareness and participation.

     

    MoPA underlines its unwavering commitment towards achieving the targets set under “Special Campaign 4.0,” making the initiative a notable success and reaffirming the Ministry’s dedication for institutionalizing Swachhata and minimizing pendency across its operations.

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    MIL OSI Asia Pacific News –

    January 23, 2025
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