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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Buffer zones go live: a crucial day for reproductive rights

    Source: Scottish Greens

    24 Sep 2024 Health Buffer Zones

    Buffer zones will protect patients and staff from intimidation and harassment.

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    The introduction of safe access zones, or ‘buffer zones’, to stop anti-choice protesters from targeting abortion service providers is a crucial day for healthcare and reproductive rights in Scotland, says Scottish Green MSP Gillian Mackay.

    The zones, which will go live today, were introduced as a result of Ms Mackay’s Safe Access Zones Scotland Act, which was passed in June with the support of 118 MSPs from across the Chamber.

    From today, there will be 200 metre wide safe access zones, or buffer zones, around abortion service providers to stop the intimidating anti-choice protests that have taken place across Scotland.

    Ms Mackay said: “This is a crucial day for reproductive rights and healthcare in Scotland. I hope that it will be the end of the intimidation and harassment we have seen of people who are accessing healthcare.

    “Right from the first moment I saw footage of the protests, I could see how much damage they were doing and how many people were being impacted by them. I knew that I had to do everything I could to stop them.

    “Over the days and weeks ahead, I will be working with the Scottish Government to ensure that patients and staff know where protesters can and can’t be so that they can report any activity that is against the law.

    “I am grateful to everyone who has supported the introduction of buffer zones, whether that is MSPs and Ministers or campaign groups like Back Off Scotland. I am particularly grateful to the many people who shared what I know were often difficult and traumatic stories with me. 

    “I hope that this is a turning point and the beginning of the end of the protests, and that nobody else will have to endure them.”

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Rosneft held the popular science festival “Park of Science” in Novokuibyshevsk

    MIL OSI Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

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

    With the support of the Novokuibyshevsk Petrochemical Company (part of the Rosneft petrochemical complex), the popular science festival “Park of Science” was held. The educational project has been implemented by the enterprise for ten years and gives children the opportunity to gain knowledge through experimental research under the guidance of young scientists.

    This year, 400 schoolchildren, including those from the “First Movement”, attended the festival. Participants were asked to find answers to the question “What can be made from oil?” As part of the program, children learned how hydrocarbon deposits are explored, oil is extracted, and plastic products that surround us in everyday life are created.

    Senior schoolchildren were also able to get acquainted with the devices and equipment of the laboratories of the Samara State Technical University, where they studied the properties of lubricating oils – the most important functional element of modern engines, machines and mechanisms.

    In the modern petrochemical industry, breakthrough technologies are created at the intersection of different disciplines: mathematics, physics and computer science. Scientists from Samara Polytechnic University and Novokuibyshevsk Petrochemical Company told how science helps to create efficient production and develop environmentally friendly technologies. During master classes, children got acquainted with impressive scientific achievements using 3D technologies, electronics and robotics. The festival ended with a spectacular chemical show.

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    The Park of Sciences festival has been held in Novokuibyshevsk annually since 2015. During this time, more than 5,000 children have participated in master classes and conducted almost 9,000 scientific experiments.

    “Park of Sciences” became the best project in the nomination “Promotion of Future Technologies” of the regional stage of the National Award in the field of public relations development “Silver Archer -2023”.

    Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft September 24, 2024

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Marat Khusnullin checked the pace of socio-economic development of the Zaporizhia and Kherson regions

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

    Working visit of Marat Khusnullin to Zaporizhia and Kherson regions

    September 24, 2024

    Marat Khusnullin visited the Children’s and Youth Sports School No. 1 in Melitopol

    September 24, 2024

    Working visit of Marat Khusnullin to Zaporizhia and Kherson regions

    September 24, 2024

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    Working visit of Marat Khusnullin to Zaporizhia and Kherson regions

    During his working visit, Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin inspected a number of facilities and held a meeting to discuss the activities of the program for the socio-economic development of the Zaporizhia and Kherson regions, taking into account their imminent integration into the new national project “Infrastructure for Life”.

    “It also includes the construction and repair of roads. The Zaporizhia region has picked up a very good pace in their restoration. We will allocate additional funds so that several dozen kilometers are additionally repaired by the end of the year,” the Deputy Prime Minister noted.

    In Melitopol, Marat Khusnullin drove along a renovated section of Frunze Street. It was put in order to ensure safe access to School No. 23. There is also a medical facility and a manufacturing plant along the road. Then the Deputy Prime Minister stopped by Children’s and Youth Sports School No. 1. The repairs were carried out by the “Single Customer in the Sphere of Construction”. Now young athletes can train again in comfortable and modern conditions at the Youth Sports School.

    In addition, the Deputy Prime Minister discussed the regional economic development plan with the Chairman of the Zaporizhia Region Government Irina Gekht and visited the production of spare parts and units for agricultural machinery of the Melitopol Industrial Company. He noted that the enterprise has good potential for growth. In particular, it is helped in this by the status of a participant in the free economic zone, which is managed by the Territorial Development Fund.

    In the Kherson region, Marat Khusnullin and the regional governor Volodymyr Saldo paid attention to the topics of housing construction and industrial development, as well as agriculture.

    “The housing supply in the region is quite low. The task is to expand construction so that people can improve their living conditions. The second point is the economy. We see its good growth, some activity of local enterprises, we hope to increase our own tax base,” said the Deputy Prime Minister.

    At the end of his working visit, the Deputy Prime Minister inspected the renovated main building of the Kherson Technical University, where 200 students began their studies this year.

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    http://government.ru/nevs/52783/

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Serious Crash, State highway 2, Tutira

    Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

    Police are responding to a two vehicle crash on State Highway 2 near Matahorua Road, Tutira, Hastings.

    Police received the report around 6:15pm.

    Two people are reported to be in a serious condition.

    The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.

    The road is closed and motorists are advised to take an alternate route.

    ENDS

    Issued by Police Media Centre 

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Four-day free horticultural education “Let’s Go Green in Celebration of the National Day” activities to be held at Kowloon Park (with photos)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Four-day free horticultural education “Let’s Go Green in Celebration of the National Day” activities to be held at Kowloon Park (with photos)
    Four-day free horticultural education “Let’s Go Green in Celebration of the National Day” activities to be held at Kowloon Park (with photos)
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         To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and to raise public interest in planting and promote greening, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will organise horticultural activities around the theme of “Let’s Go Green in Celebration of the National Day” from September 28 to October 1 from 10am to 6pm daily at the Arcade and the Green Education and Resource Centre of Kowloon Park. The four-day event will feature National Day planting workshops, pot-planting activities, a thematic exhibition, game stalls, talks and guided tours. All are welcome and admission is free. Visitors in traditional Chinese costumes will be given a souvenir gift.      Participants of the National Day planting workshops can enjoy the fun of pot planting under the guidance of horticulture instructors. There will be hands-on workshops for creating 3D paper flower cards, scented sachets, key holders featuring compressed flowers, and plant rubbing art, alongside game stalls with Chinese cultural elements to share with the public the joy of National Day.      A thematic exhibition entitled “Enjoy Exploring the Rich Floral World” will be held at the Kowloon Park Arcade. Flowers not only beautify the environment and brighten daily lives, but also play a crucial role in plant growth by attracting insects and birds for pollination. Different species of flowers have their own shapes and colours, which can be relied upon to distinguish plant types.      Through the exhibition, members of the public can learn more about the functions, structures, shapes, inflorescence, colours of flowers, factors affecting flowering and their uses in daily life. For instance, some flowers are edible and can be used for medicinal purposes or for making essential oil.      Three talks in Cantonese, namely “Protected Plants in Hong Kong”, “Circular Urban Planting” and “The Kaleidoscopic Floral World”, will be held at the Green Education and Resource Centre in Kowloon Park on September 28, 29 and October 1 respectively. All are welcome to participate.      For enquiries, please call 2723 6053 during office hours or visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/green/gerc/activities/exhibitions.html.

     
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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Speech by CE at 5th Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Forum (English only)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Speech by CE at 5th Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Forum (English only)
    Speech by CE at 5th Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Forum (English only)
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         Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, at the 5th Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Forum today (September 24): Honourable Commissioner Hu Jinglin (Commissioner of the State Taxation Administration), Deputy Commissioner Wang Daoshu (Deputy Commissioner of the State Taxation Administration and Executive Secretary of the Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Mechanism Secretariat), Deputy Director Yin Zonghua (Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR)), Deputy Commissioner Li Yongsheng (Deputy Commissioner of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the HKSAR), honourable ministers and senior officials from Belt and Road economies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,      Good afternoon. Welcome to Hong Kong and the 5th Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Forum.      I am grateful to the organisers, the Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Mechanism, or BRITACOM – this year celebrating its fifth anniversary – and to our Inland Revenue Department. BRITACOM was created, in 2019, to promote tax administration co-operation among the widespread jurisdictions of the Belt and Road Initiative.      The Belt and Road Initiative, as you are well aware, was proposed by President Xi Jinping in 2013. As the Initiative ushers in its next golden decade, so has BRITACOM, a key co-operation mechanism that has facilitated people-to-people exchanges and promoted mutual understanding along the Belt and Road.      Today, BRITACOM counts 37 Council Members and more than 30 observers – including tax administrations and international organisations.      And this Forum, the annual international forum of BRITACOM, is a must-attend event. This year’s three-day gathering has attracted some 400 high-level representatives from nearly 30 jurisdictions. You are officials of tax administrations, tax specialists, academics and professionals from around the world.      This year’s theme – “Deepening Tax Administration Cooperation for High-Quality Belt and Road Development” – speaks clearly of today’s complex world and the heightened need for connectivity among us.      Hong Kong, China is honoured to host this year’s Forum and connect Belt and Road economies together in our global community of shared future. I am grateful for the State Taxation Administration’s support in our efforts.      Hong Kong plays an active role in the Belt and Road. And we are committed to the good work of BRITACOM, as a member tax administration of the mechanism.      Under the unique “one country, two systems” principle, Hong Kong connects both the global advantage and the China advantage in a single city. As a special administrative region of the People’s Republic of China, we are a separate customs territory and practise an independent taxation system. We are a founding member of the World Trade Organization and participate in international organisations and trade agreements using the name “Hong Kong, China”.      As the only common law jurisdiction within China, our legal system in the business realm resembles that of most major international financial centres. Our robust legal system is backed by such long-standing institutional strengths as the free flow of information, capital, goods and people, low and simple tax system, and highly open and internationalised market. Together, they ensure our strategic role as a “super connector” and a “super value-adder” between the Mainland and the rest of the world.      It helps, and enormously, that Hong Kong is a trusted international centre for finance and trade. In the latest World Competitiveness Yearbook, published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), Hong Kong placed fifth, up two positions over last year’s ranking.       According to the Yearbook, we came first in the Asia-Pacific region in “tax policy” and second worldwide. And we topped the world in “international trade” and “business legislation”.      Crucial to Hong Kong’s development is our talent. As the only city in Asia that has as many as five universities in the world’s top 100, Hong Kong boasts a strong pool of multi-talented and hard-working professionals. That’s why in the latest World Talent Ranking, published last week also by the IMD, we ranked number nine in the world, rising visibly from 16 last year. We were among the global top five in the availability of finance skills, effectiveness of management education, and remuneration of management. I am proud of the achievement of our talent, and our city.      Hong Kong is a pivotal player in such national strategies as the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Belt and Road Initiative. Indeed, just two weeks ago, we hosted our annual Belt and Road Summit, drawing some 6 000 high-profile individuals from about 70 countries and regions. The Summit, which next year turns 10, has been recognised by the Central Government as a key global gathering for advancing economic, trade and investment co-operation along the Belt and Road.       Economic globalisation, digitalisation and evolving business models demand a co-operative approach. By deepening collaboration, we can, working together, create an equitable, efficient and sustainable system that benefits us all.       Indeed, tax administration plays a crucial role in ensuring sustainable development. Efficient tax systems provide the essential resources for the delivery of public services and infrastructure.       Hong Kong believes that transparent and fair tax policies could foster trust among investors, governments and taxpayers.      As a champion of free and multilateral trade, Hong Kong, I’m pleased to add, supports the co-ordinated efforts of the international tax community, actively engaging in initiatives designed to bring economies together.      We take pride in having signed 50 Comprehensive Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement since 2003. And more than 60 per cent of these agreements were signed with jurisdictions participating in the Belt and Road.       These agreements play a vital role in strengthening economic ties and promoting cross-border trade and investment. They enable closer tax co-operation between governments, aligning our practices with global standards.        We are, let me add, committed to expanding our tax treaty network, particularly with economies along the Belt and Road.       And I am pleased to announce that Hong Kong and Türkiye will sign a Comprehensive Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement later at this Forum.      This milestone is another tangible illustration of Hong Kong’s determination to expand our tax treaty network. It also highlights our commitment to boosting ties and relations with Belt and Road economies.       Alongside our long-standing institutional strengths, we are increasingly employing technology to enhance taxpayer services and improve compliance.      And we are pleased to share our digital tax administration experience with Belt and Road jurisdictions – with each one of you. Much of tomorrow morning’s Forum, let me add, will focus on promoting the digitalisation of tax administration.       I am confident you will find this Forum instructive, inspiring and rewarding, whatever your sector, profession or interest.        I’m confident, too, that you will find Hong Kong equally rewarding over these next several days. This Forum is just one of more than 200 major events we’re hosting this year for visitors from around the world. I encourage you to make time to experience our dynamic culture and world-class entertainment, from daybreak deep into the night.      Hong Kong is fast rising as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. That becomes abundantly clear in a visit to
    our West Kowloon Cultural District. One of the largest developments of its kind in the world, it’s home to the Hong Kong Palace Museum and its priceless treasures from the Beijing’s Forbidden City. Home, too, to M+, Asia’s first global museum of contemporary visual art. You’ll also want to take in the breathtaking views from Victoria Harbour and Ngong Ping 360, the thrilling cable car that connects Tung Chung and Ngong Ping on Lantau Island, which is just a stone’s throw away from our event venue here.      This venue, AsiaWorld-Expo, is one of our key exhibition and convention venues. Its close proximity to the Hong Kong International Airport, the world’s busiest cargo airport, means you get to stay well-connected to our city while marvelling at the rapid development of the airport, whose Three-Runway System will be commissioned later this year.      More than a bustling airport, mountain vistas and stunning seaside villages, Hong Kong counts nearly 80 Michelin-star restaurants and neighbourhood pubs, diners and dim sum delights everywhere. We boast nine of Asia’s 50 best bars, including the top bar in the continent, and have two of the world’s 50 best hotels.      Wherever you look, there’s always something happening in Hong Kong, an energetic and welcoming world city.      Ladies and gentlemen, enjoy the Forum and all that Hong Kong has to offer.       Thank you.

     
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  • MIL-OSI Security: Gunmen who shot at four year old girl sentenced thanks to Met specialist teams

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    Two men with affiliations to the Manor House street gang in Hackney have been jailed following an investigation by Met specialist officers.

    Jordan Shaw, 20, (25.10.2003) of Green Lanes was sentenced to twenty-one years for two counts of possession of a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life, conspiracy to commit murder and attempted murder.

    Joshua Fraser, 19, (21.1.2005) of King Edwards Road was sentenced to fourteen years for possession of a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life and conspiracy to commit murder.

    Both Shaw and Fraser took part in a ‘ride out’ into opposition gang territory in the Shrubland Road, E8, area of Hackney where they shot at a car they thought belonged to a rival gang. However, the car belonged to a family with no connection to gang members, and a 13-year old boy and four-year old girl were inside at the time of the shooting. Fortunately, nobody was injured during the incident.

    Shaw was subsequently involved in a shooting on Stoke Newington High Street, N16, in which three shots were fired towards a victim who sustained a single gunshot wound to the arm.

    The Met’s specialist firearms teams carried out round the clock investigations into Shaw and Fraser before arresting them at their home addresses on 31 May 2023 and 4 October 2023 respectively.

    The Met Police Specialist Crime units are working with borough colleagues to dismantle serious and organised crime groups that pose the greatest harm to London’s communities. Last year 386 illegal firearms were seized across the capital, equal to more than one a day. Between April 2023 and March 2024 there was a reduction in the number of firearms offences from 196 to 145.

    Andrea Ireland, Detective Chief Inspector, Specialist Crime North, said:

    “Following exhaustive investigative enquiries by Specialist Crime Trident officers we have taken two extremely dangerous men off the streets. Our Specialist Crime Proactive teams also recovered the firearm used in the gang-related activity in Hackney and which was subsequently found to have been used in eleven previous discharges in London.

    “This vital work has no doubt had a significant impact in safeguarding our local community and securing justice for victims which included very young children.”

    The sentencing took place at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Tuesday, 3 September 2024.

    The Metropolitan Police Service is building a New Met for London which aims to engage with communities, foster trust, and combat crimes including firearms offences. The Met’s response to firearms offences demonstrates our commitment to improving safety and security across the capital. Through prioritising community engagement and targeted interventions, the Met’s innovative approach represents a significant stride towards creating a safer environment for all Londoners.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Banks and financial institutions express support for expanding global production of fossil-free electricity from nuclear energy by 2050

    Source: Government of Sweden

    Banks and financial institutions express support for expanding global production of fossil-free electricity from nuclear energy by 2050 – Government.se

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    Yesterday, 23 September, Minister for Energy, Business and Industry and Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch took part in a meeting between ministers and other high representatives of countries that backed a COP28 declaration on the need to triple production of nuclear energy by 2050. In conjunction with the meeting, global banks and financial institutions backed the countries’ ambition to increase production of electricity from nuclear energy.

    During the meeting, discussions touched on how to proceed from the declaration and how the countries could jointly realise this collaboration. Representatives of global banks and financial institutions took part in discussions on how to finance large-scale expansion. 

    “One of the greatest obstacles to the necessary expansion of nuclear energy is to secure financing. Governments, financial institutions and industry have critical roles to play in this endeavour. I am delighted by this decision, which attests to the shared view of nuclear energy’s importance among both governments and the financial sector,” says Ms Busch. 

    Countries that support the declaration

    Sweden, Armenia, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czechia, Finland, France, Ghana, Hungary, Jamaica, Japan, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States.

    Background

    Interest for new nuclear energy is growing rapidly in many countries, including here in the EU. This applies both to countries that already have nuclear energy and those who had previously held a neutral or sceptical view of the technology. More and more countries are realising that everyone needs to secure fossil-free energy – both renewable and nuclear – to succeed in the green transition, strengthen competitiveness and achieve the climate goals. Major energy price increases following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have also illustrated the importance of democratic countries not being reliant on dictatorships.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Admiral Vandier takes command of Allied Command Transformation

    Source: NATO

    On 23 September 2024 in Norfolk, United States, Admiral Pierre Vandier succeeded General Philippe Lavigne as Supreme Allied Commander Transformation. Admiral Rob Bauer, Chair of the NATO Military Committee, presided over the change of command ceremony.

    French Navy Admiral Vandier is the ninth Supreme Allied Commander Transformation. After joining the French Naval academy, he rapidly became a naval fighter pilot, performing numerous combat missions for almost two decades. He has commanded twice at sea, the frigate Surcouf and the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. Most recently he was Chief of the Naval Staff and then Vice Chief of defence.

    Admiral Bauer warmly welcomed Admiral Vandier and emphasised the importance of ACT in building the Alliance’s future: “ACT plays an invaluable role in ensuring that the Alliance safeguards the security and interests of its members against both the current threats and challenges we face today, as well as those that may arise in the future and beyond our present imagination. Allied Command Transformation is a symbol of NATO’s confident embrace of the future and its challenges.”

    Admiral Bauer highlighted the major successes of General Lavigne at the helm of ACT over the past three years. During his tenure at Allied Command Transformation, General Lavigne has overseen: 

    • the military integration of North Macedonia, Finland and Sweden;
    • the Multi Domain Operations concept, roadmap and implementation, supported by Digital Transformation and the continuum of experimentation & innovation;
    • the integration of the DDA family of Plans into the NATO Defence Planning Process;
    • the implementation of the Warfare Development Agenda;
    • and ACT’s work in developing all fields of innovation on which DIANA is able to grow.

    Admiral Bauer praised the leadership that General Lavigne has shown during this time: “With your keen intellect, strategic vision and infectious enthusiasm, you manage to make sure everybody who crosses your path wants to join your team. Nobody embodies the slogan “win as a team” like you do.”

    In his speech, Admiral Bauer stressed that in order to address modern defence challenges, Allies must rethink their approach to cooperation with the private sector. Moving away from a ‘just enough, just in time’ mindset, the Allies now need substantial stockpiles of weaponry and a decisive technological edge for deterrence. “In defending against near-peer adversaries, governments and the private sector must break the deadlock, fostering trust, long-term vision, and innovation. With our extensive reservoir of knowledge and creativity, I’m confident we can achieve this transformation”, stated Admiral Bauer.   

    At the ceremony, Admiral Vandier stated his vision for the command: “For all of us here, maintaining our military credibility calls for an extraordinary effort to modernize our training; aggregate new technologies; and invent new combat tactics that will give us operational superiority in a context of rapid global rearmament.” He continued by stressing that his “commitment, our collective commitment, is to provide the most efficient tools and procedures that will give them operational success in conflict and war.”
     

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  • MIL-OSI: RATP chooses Eviden’s embedded TETRA radio services solutions to equip its metro trains and tramways

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Press Release

    RATP chooses Eviden’s embedded TETRA radio services solutions

    to equip its metro trains and tramways

    InnoTrans, Berlin, Germany and Paris, France – September 24, 2024 – Eviden, the Atos Group business leading in digital, cloud, big data and security today announces it has won RATP1’s tender to equip its MP14 and new MF19 metro trains and also the TW20 tramways of the Parisian rail company with TETRA radio communication systems between the line’s Centralized Control Station and the various rolling stocks. The contract covers 132 radio equipments, with an option for 800 radio equipments over a maximum period of 8 years.

    RATP is a long-standing Eviden partner. The company has already equipped its previous metro fleet with Eviden’s TETRA embedded radio technology. This time, the customer’s biggest challenge is to modernize its transport infrastructure network and extend certain lines with new rolling stock to safely accommodate more passengers. In concrete terms, the solution will play a pivotal role in modernizing RATP’s existing embedded radio systems, ensuring their long-term viability as they increasingly demand greater computing power for voice/data and safety/security services, while requiring minimal onboard space.

    This project marks one of RATP’s final uses of this technology as the organization prepares for a significant technological overhaul of its metro fleet starting 2035. The MP14 and upcoming MF19 metro trains, as along with the TW20 tramways are being developed by Alstom, another key partner of Eviden.

    Valérie Petat, Head of Industrial Systems and Services, Mission Critical Systems, at Eviden, Atos Group said “This new collaboration further underscores RATP’s long-standing trust in Eviden’s technology and expertise in the railway sector. We are confident that this partnership will strengthen our position as a preferred partner for RATP’s future major projects.”

    The Eviden solution chosen by RATP includes the following range of embedded radio voice-data services:

    – the MAV (Audio-Visual Means) system for automatic metro lines.
    – the Radio driver Metro service for manual lines.
    – the TETRA (TErrestrial Trunk Radio) Tramway service.

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    Note to editors:

    TETRA: scalable and secured mobile radio system
    The radios supplied are based on TETRA technology. TETRA is a digital trunked mobile radio standard developed to meet the needs of traditional Professional Mobile Radio (PMR) user organizations in terms of performance, availability, safety, and security. Its scalable architecture allows economic network deployments ranging from single site local area coverage to multiple site wide area national coverage.

    About Eviden2

    Eviden is a next-gen technology leader in data-driven, trusted and sustainable digital transformation with a strong portfolio of patented technologies. With worldwide leading positions in advanced computing, security, AI, cloud and digital platforms, it provides deep expertise for all industries in more than 47 countries. Bringing together 47,000 world-class talents, Eviden expands the possibilities of data and technology across the digital continuum, now and for generations to come. Eviden is an Atos Group company with an annual revenue of c. € 5 billion.

    About Atos

    Atos is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 92,000 employees and annual revenue of c. € 10 billion. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, the Group provides tailored end-to-end solutions for all industries in 69 countries. A pioneer in decarbonization services and products, Atos is committed to a secure and decarbonized digital for its clients. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea), and listed on Euronext Paris.

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

    Press contact

    Zohra Dali – zohra.dali.external@eviden.com – +33 (0) 6 71 92 71 87

    1 RATP: Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens, is the French state-owned enterprise that operates public transport systems. It primarily serves the Paris metropolitan area and is responsible for the operation of most public transportation in the city.

    2 Eviden business is operated through the following brands: AppCentrica, ATHEA, Cloudamize, Cloudreach, Cryptovision, DataSentics, Edifixio, Energy4U, Engage ESM, Evidian, Forensik, IDEAL GRP, In Fidem, Ipsotek, Maven Wave, Profit4SF, SEC Consult, Visual BI, Worldgrid, X-Perion. Eviden is a registered trademark.

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  • MIL-OSI: Chemins de Fer Luxembourgeois (CFL) chooses Eviden to deploy end-to-end next generation railway mission-critical communication systems

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Press Release

    Chemins de Fer Luxembourgeois (CFL) chooses Eviden to deploy end-to-end

    next generation railway mission-critical communication systems

    InnoTrans, Berlin, Germany and Paris, France, September 24, 2024 – Eviden, the Atos Group business leading in digital, cloud, big data and security today announces that Luxembourg National Railway Company (Chemins de Fer Luxembourgeois i.e. CFL), has chosen Eviden’s next generation railway critical communication solutions, to modernize its existing GSM-R command and control room network and maximize the safety and operational efficiency of its railway operations.

    The solution will be fully operational by the end of 2026. This is one of the first commercial MCx projects in Europe deployed by a railway company, and a first step towards FRCMS (Future Railway Mobile Communication System), the future international wireless standard for railway communications and applications.

    The solution chosen by CFL is based on an innovative, standardized 3GPP solution for railway enhancement. Eviden’s team of experts adapted this technology to CFL’s needs, ensuring that the MCx system interoperates with the PBX, Wi-Fi, 4G/5G MNOs and GSM-R. The solution integrates the Lifelink solution which includes the MCx application suite, cyber security, a voice recorder and a dispatching system.

    CFL carried around 28,7 million passengers in 2023 and moved 2.303 million of tons-km last year. It employs more than 5.000 people, making it the country’s largest corporate employer in Luxemburg.​

    Lionel Toullier, Global Head of Critical Communication Solutions, Eviden, Atos Group said “Eviden was chosen because we were able to offer CFL an advanced end-to-end solution that modernizes their legacy dispatching system and integrates Eviden’s innovative MCx solutions. Further system upgrades are planned in the future, in line with the latest standards to ensure continued progress in rail safety for CFL.”

    Mathieu Perrus, Infrastructure Engineering Department, Telecommunications Division, Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Luxembourgeois, said “This project will enable us to reach a new milestone by becoming one of the first European railway companies to deploy a next-generation critical communication system (MCx). Our aim is to implement these solutions across all our national railroads, in line with evolving industry standards.”

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    About Eviden1

    Eviden is a next-gen technology leader in data-driven, trusted and sustainable digital transformation with a strong portfolio of patented technologies. With worldwide leading positions in advanced computing, security, AI, cloud and digital platforms, it provides deep expertise for all industries in more than 47 countries. Bringing together 47,000 world-class talents, Eviden expands the possibilities of data and technology across the digital continuum, now and for generations to come. Eviden is an Atos Group company with an annual revenue of c. € 5 billion.

    About Atos

    Atos is a global leader in digital transformation with 92,000 employees and annual revenue of c. € 10 billion. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, the Group provides tailored end-to-end solutions for all industries in 69 countries. A pioneer in decarbonization services and products, Atos is committed to a secure and decarbonized digital for its clients. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea), and listed on Euronext Paris.

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

    Press contact

    Zohra Dali – zohra.dali.external@eviden.com – +33 (0) 6 71 92 71 87

    1 Eviden business is operated through the following brands: AppCentrica, ATHEA, Cloudamize, Cloudreach, Cryptovision, DataSentics, Edifixio, Energy4U, Engage ESM, Evidian, Forensik, IDEAL GRP, In Fidem, Ipsotek, Maven Wave, Profit4SF, SEC Consult, Visual BI, Worldgrid, X-Perion. Eviden is a registered trademark.

    Eviden is a registered trademark. © Eviden SAS, 2024.

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  • MIL-OSI Submissions: Economy – Gebrüder Weiss opens second location in Greater Bucharest

    Source: Gebrüder Weiss

    New terminal in Popesti-Leordeni to optimize the delivery of goods in the metropolitan area / Logistics expert celebrates 30-year anniversary in Romania / 700 employees at 13 locations handle 1.1 million consignments per year

    Bucharest / Lauterach, September 24, 2024. The international transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss has expanded its location network in Romania. South-east of Bucharest, in Popesti-Leordeni, the logistics provider has officially launched operations at a new terminal, following a major investment of 20 million euros.

    “The second location complements our existing facility west of the capital in Bolintin-Deal, thus facilitating an even more efficient distribution of goods in the metropolitan area. In this way, we offer first-rate conditions to provide even better logistics support to Romania’s emerging economy,” affirms Wolfram Senger-Weiss, CEO of Gebrüder Weiss.

    The modern terminal has an area of around 19,000 square meters for warehouse logistics, transshipment, administration, and favorable transport connections to the Black Sea port of Constanta and neighboring Bulgaria. It is equipped with heat pumps, and the installation of a photovoltaic (PV) system is under consideration for the future, along with charging stations for electric vehicles. One of the location’s customers is an international paint manufacturer, for whom Gebrüder Weiss stores 12,000 pallets for distribution across the country.

    “The increasing traffic load in the capital requires a two-terminal solution enabling us to supply the metropolitan area from two geographic directions, thus making the distribution of goods more efficient,” Country Manager Viorel Leca explains. In the first six months of 2024, the new hub handled 78,000 shipments with a total weight of more than 35,000 tons. “In light of our current warehouse occupancy rate of 70%, we are planning to expand our client portfolio in the near future. The purchased land, with a total area of 70,000 square meters, allows us to build additional storage and cross-dock spaces, depending on future projects”, Viorel Leca added.

    30th anniversary of Gebrüder Weiss Romania

    The opening of the new terminal coincides with Gebrüder Weiss celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of its entry into the market in Romania. Gebrüder Weiss operates a comprehensive network of 13 locations across the country’s key economic regions.

    “Over the past 30 years, Romania’s economic development has been impressive, and the country has become a sought-after manufacturing location. We are going to support the growth of industry and commerce in Romania with our logistics know-how into the future,” says Thomas Moser, Director and Regional Manager Black Sea/CIS at Gebrüder Weiss.

    In the past year, 700 employees handled some 1.1 million shipments. Customers include international companies in the automotive, technology, and consumer goods sectors. From its Romanian locations, the logistics provider operates transports by truck to Germany, France, Hungary, and the Czech Republic and handles air and sea freight transports to destinations all over the world.

    About Gebrüder Weiss

    Gebrüder Weiss Holding AG, based in Lauterach, Austria, is a globally operative full-service logistics provider with about 8,600 employees at 180 company-owned locations. The company generated revenues of 2.46 billion euros in 2023. Its portfolio encompasses transport and logistics solutions, digital services, and supply chain management. The twin strengths of digital and physical competence enable Gebrüder Weiss to respond swiftly and flexibly to customers’ needs. The family-run organization – with a history going back more than half a millennium – has implemented a wide variety of environmental, economic, and social initiatives. Today, it is also considered a pioneer in sustainable business practices. www.gw-world.com

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Training for armed forces recruits continues to improve but new pilots face delays

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Ofsted has today published its 16th annual report on the effectiveness of care and welfare arrangements for recruits, trainees and officer cadets (OCdts).

    Training has continued to improve this year with no establishments found to be inadequate. 11 of the establishments visited were graded good or outstanding and one was found to require improvement.

    Read the full report: Welfare and duty of care in Armed Forces initial training 2023 to 2024

    In all but one establishment, recruits, trainees and OCdts benefited from excellent or good quality training and very effective care and welfare arrangements. This means that trainees are very well prepared for their next phase of training or to start their first military job.

    However, inspectors did find that trainees are spending too much time in holdover, which is where one training course has finished and another has yet to start. This is especially true for trainee pilots and aircrew – in the worst cases, trainee pilots are waiting several years to start their flying training. Trainees report that this delay affects not just their careers but their motivation and personal lives.

    Where trainees must wait to start their next phase of training, all services need to ensure that trainees are engaged in meaningful activities that maintains their morale while continuing to develop their military and specialist skills.

    As in previous years, inspectors continued to find problems with infrastructure and facilities. While improvements have been made the standard of trainee accommodation continues to be poor in some establishments.

    Ofsted has issued several recommendations for the MoD, including:

    • Urgently improve the infrastructure of the training estate, especially any accommodation where trainees are living in unacceptable and/or deteriorating conditions.

    • Minimise the time that trainees spend in holdover, especially trainee pilots and aircrew from all 3 services in flying training, so that they can complete their training as quickly and efficiently as possible and start their first military jobs.

    • Engage trainees in holdover in meaningful activities that maintain their morale and continue to develop their military and specialist skills and knowledge.

    • Give all new recruits uniform and equipment that fit them properly, including military backpacks and body armour, so that they can participate fully in training.

    Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver said:

    “I am delighted to present my first MoD welfare report as His Majesty’s Chief Inspector, and I am impressed with the hard work and diligence that my inspectors have seen over the last year.

    “I congratulate commanding officers, and their staff. Military and civilian staff work hard to train and care for recruits, trainees and OCdts, sometimes despite poor infrastructure and resources.

    “I urge senior personnel in the Ministry of Defence and in government to respond swiftly and decisively to the recommendations we have made.”

    Notes

    Inspectors visited 11 initial training establishments, 5 University Officers’ Training Corps (UOTC) units (in a combined inspection) and the UOTC headquarters at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Working while studying increases your salary and chances of success

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

    Working while studying increases the likelihood of employment after graduation by 19%, and salary by 14%. Every second student worked at least a month during their full-time studies. The greatest return comes from working in the last years of study, when students have the opportunity to start working in their specialty. These are the results reached by a team of authors with Faculty of Economic Sciences HSE.

    Combining work and study has become a mass phenomenon among students: more than 50% of students worked at least one month during their studies. They rightly believe that thanks to work experience they can become more competitive in the labor market and find a higher-paying position after graduation. If in the first year no more than 18% combined employment with study, then by the final year their share increased to 40%.

    Based on the total data of the Graduate Employment Monitoring of more than 200,000 full-time bachelor’s and specialist’s degree graduates in 2021, the authors drew conclusions about the trends in combining study and work in Russia and its effects on subsequent employment. It turned out that among those who graduated with honors, the share of part-time workers is slightly higher. Students from more prestigious and highly ranked universities also work more often: 59% versus 50% in less selective universities. Students whose specialty is related to mathematics, information technology, and natural sciences start working more often than others during their studies, while humanities students, on the contrary, are less likely to do so: 58% versus 47%.

    The probability of finding a job within a year after graduation was 19% higher for those who combined work and study. Moreover, the longer a student worked, the higher the chances: each additional month of experience increases the probability of employment by 1%. The salary of such graduates is also higher – by 14%, and each additional month of work experience increases it by 0.7%.

    Much more important was the combination of study and work in the 4th and 5th years. Part-time jobs at the beginning of studies have almost no effect on the probability of employment, and internships during the final year increase it by 26%. Students in the field of mathematics and computer science benefit most from such a combination. Their chances of finding a job are higher by another 10%, and for economists – by 4%. The university also has an effect: if a student of any specialty studies at a university that is in the highest positions in the ratings, then the probability of employment will be 21% higher.

    Authors of the article, Junior Researcher Labor Market Research Laboratories Ksenia Rozhkova, Head of the Faculty of Economic Sciences at the Higher School of Economics, Sergey Roshchin, Head of the Laboratory, and Pavel Travkin, Senior Research Fellow, note that there is currently a restructuring of views on education. More and more students are moving from combining study with work to combining work with study. Gaining work experience is becoming their main goal, while academic performance is relegated to the background.

    “In our opinion, students are increasingly combining work with study because they care not only about income, but also about the experience and competencies they acquire. Such work allows them to enter a professional field. In contrast, universities often offer formal introductory practice, which does not involve the acquisition of any applied skills,” comments Ksenia Rozhkova. Since universities are interested in their graduates successfully finding employment, it would be useful to reconsider the approach to educational processes, strive to provide more practice-oriented skills, and collaborate with potential employers.

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

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

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Justice Social Work Statistics: 2023-24

    Source: Scottish Government

    An Accredited Official Statistics Publication for Scotland

    The Chief Statistician has released part 1 of the 2023-24 justice social work statistics. This includes information on justice social work services, as well as characteristics of the people involved. Part 2 will be published in early 2025.

    The number of diversion from prosecution cases commenced rose by 28 per cent between 2022-23 and 2023-24 from 2,600 to 3,400. This was the highest level in the last ten years.

    The number of bail supervision cases rose by 17 per cent between 2022-23 and 2023-24 to 1,300. This was the highest in the last ten years.

    There were 1,400 structured deferred sentences imposed in 2023-24. This was eight per cent more than in 2022-23 and the highest in the last six years.

    There were 1,100 statutory custody-based throughcare cases commenced in 2023-24, 18 per cent up on 940 in 2022-23. This was the highest in the last ten years.

    The number of statutory community-based throughcare cases commenced was 870 in 2023-24, three per cent down on 890 in 2022-23. This was the 2nd lowest level in the last ten years.

    Background

     Full statistical publication. Full statistical publication

    Accredited official statistics are produced in accordance with the Code of Practice for Statistics.

     Justice social work statistics has been split into two parts for the first time this year. The splitting of the publication allows the reporting of part of the annual data collection to be provided to users about four months earlier.

     This part 1 publication provides statistics on the following areas of justice social work:

    • – Diversion from prosecution
    • – Fiscal work orders
    • – Bail supervision
    • – Structured deferred sentences
    • – Statutory/voluntary throughcare
    • – Pre-release reports
    • – Home detention curfew assessments
    • – Court-based services

    Information is provided for 2023-24 and, where possible, for the years back to 2014-15, in order to show trends over the last ten years. Tables at local authority area level, which have been updated to include 2023-24, have also been published. For part 1 topics, these tables contain ten years of data.

    The trend data supplied in the publication was impacted by the Coronavirus (Covid) pandemic. There were significant public health measures, including two national lockdowns, in place during the 2020-21 and 2021-22 recording years. For example, many courts were temporarily closed early in 2020-21 and there was reduced capacity when courts reopened. This means that statistics for most areas of justice social work were impacted in 2020-21 and 2021-22. Caution is advised in comparing data from these two years with other years.

    Further statistics on Justice Social Work

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Help shape Edinburgh’s final visitor levy scheme

    Source: Scotland – City of Edinburgh

    Capital residents, businesses and visitors are being invited to have their say on the final plans to raise over £100 million by 2030 from tourism to support the city of Edinburgh.

    Launching immediately after the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024 came into force – which grants Scottish councils the authority to introduce a levy on overnight stays within their regions – the Council started a formal 12-week consultation on its draft visitor levy scheme.

    Building on extensive engagement which has taken place over many years, views are encouraged on various aspects of Edinburgh’s latest draft scheme, including:

    • The planned levy rate of 5% on overnight stays for a maximum of seven nights
    • The types of accommodation that will be liable for the levy
    • How the money raised should be used to improve the city
    • Exemptions to the levy.

    Further engagement will also take place, including public drop-ins, open sessions for businesses in the visitor economy industry and accommodation providers, as well as targeted meetings with various stakeholders and industry groups.

    Councillors will consider all of the feedback from this consultation before deciding in early 2025 to adopt or amend the scheme, with the proposed levy set to take effect from 24 July 2026, or around this date, subject to Council approval.

    The public consultation is open now and will remain available until Sunday 15 December. To participate and make your voice heard, please visit the consultation website.

    Council Leader Cammy Day said:

    With the potential to raise tens of millions of pounds a year once it’s established, a visitor levy for Edinburgh presents a huge opportunity for us to invest sustainably in maintaining and developing the things that make our city such a great place to visit – and live in – all year round.

    This is a once in a lifetime chance for our city to harness its global visitor appeal. Funds raised could go towards supporting vital services such as keeping the city clean and green, preserving some of our incredible heritage sites as well as supporting businesses in the visitor economy industry.

    We already know from the huge amount of engagement we’ve previously carried out that the introduction of a levy has overwhelming support here in Edinburgh. All this engagement work has helped us to shape the scheme we have in front of us today and I’m grateful to the thousands of people who have been involved to date.

    We’ll be continuing to engage with industry, and stakeholders, in the coming weeks and months. Please make sure you engage with us and take this chance to have your final say.”

    For further information on a Visitor Levy for Edinburgh, including a report detailing the full draft scheme, please visit the Council’s dedicated webpage.

    Published: September 24th 2024

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Dinosaur Trail to roar into city centre

    Source: Scotland – City of Aberdeen

    Aberdeen’s city centre is to transform into a brick-filled dinosaur adventure this October.  

    Iconic Bricks Dinosaur Trail will be a two-week event from 12th to 27th October that will see an exciting new free family-fun trail located throughout the city centre with free parking available in two city centre car parks. 

    Aberdeen City Council Co-Leader Councillor Christian Allard said: “This is a fantastic event to look forward to during the school holidays and will be a great family day out. 

    “I would encourage everyone to take part in this fun new trail, and also to take the time to visit all the local businesses across the city centre.”

    Education and Children’s Services Convener Councillor Martin Greig said: “The dinosaur activity is a great opportunity for children to have fun together and to find out more about the natural world. 

    “Dinosaurs are favourite animals for many young people and the trail will be an enjoyable and thought-provoking experience.” 

    Visitors and locals will be able to discover 18 brick dinosaur models located in various city centre businesses , including a Stegosaurus, Triceratops and adorable baby dinosaurs. 

    Participants will be able to get an insight into how each the model is made and learn more about each creation, including how many bricks were used to build the model and information on each dinosaur. 

    Also available will be the Hidden Lego Minifigurine Competition, where small Lego figurines have been hidden in ten shop windows around the Upperkirkgate and Belmont Street area for people of all ages to find in a treasure-hunt style challenge. 

    Once each minifigure is found, there is an opportunity to enter a prize draw to win an Aberdeen Gift Card worth £20. 

    Additional activities will be available throughout the October Holidays that will offer fun activities in various locations across the city that all ages can get involved with, including LEGO sessions, bookbug and animation.

    The Iconic Bricks Dinosaur Trail has received £30,000 from the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

    Free weekend parking in the Denburn and Frederick Street car parks will be available throughout the October holidays and the first weekend in November. Parking for £1 will be available after 5pm at Virigina Street, the Gallowgate, Frederick Street, Summer Street, Chapel Street, West North Street and the Denburn. Normal charging rates will resume from 8am.  

    For more information on the event and travelling into the city centre, visit our website. 

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Towards a new Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 3

    Foreign Ministers of Australia, Jordan, Switzerland, Indonesia, Sierra Leone, the United Kingdom, Japan, Brazil and Colombia gave a joint statement on the protection of humanitarian personnel.

    Statement by Foreign Ministers of Australia, Jordan, Switzerland, Indonesia, Sierra Leone, the United Kingdom, Japan, Brazil and Colombia:

    Australia, Jordan, Switzerland, Indonesia, Sierra Leone, the United Kingdom, Japan, Brazil and Colombia, today announced the formation of a Ministerial Group for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel, dedicated to upholding and championing international humanitarian law and driving action to protect humanitarian personnel in conflict zones.

    International humanitarian law is the foundation for alleviating human suffering in wars. It limits the effects of armed conflict and regulates the conduct of hostilities. It provides for the protection of civilians, including the protection and respect of humanitarian personnel who assist and protect the victims of armed conflict, and notably provide the food, water and medical care that civilians in conflict zones need to survive.

    But respect for international humanitarian law is severely undermined, with consequences for current and future conflicts. Calls for compliance are not being heard.

    2023 was the deadliest year on record for humanitarian personnel, with 280 killed and hundreds more wounded and kidnapped. 2024 is on track to be even worse.

    This year alone, we have seen humanitarian personnel killed in Sudan, South Sudan, Ukraine, Yemen and many other contexts. Gaza is the most dangerous place on earth to be an aid worker, with over 300 humanitarian personnel killed since the start of the war.

    In forming this Ministerial Group, and in partnership with humanitarian organisations, we rededicate ourselves to the protection of humanitarian personnel. We stand together, seizing the momentum created by the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2730 in May 2024, to strengthen international commitment and translate it into action, to reverse current trends.

    The Ministerial Group has decided to pursue a Declaration on the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel.

    The Declaration will be developed over the coming months, and will demonstrate the unity of the international community’s commitment to protect humanitarian personnel and to channel that commitment into action in all current and future conflicts. All countries will be invited to join the Declaration.

    The Declaration will support the United Nations Secretary-General in his endeavours to improve the safety and security of humanitarian personnel, including in accordance with UNSCR 2730.

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    Published 23 September 2024

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Good Employer Charter 2024 Presentation Ceremony and Good Employee Recognition Campaign Kick-off Ceremony held today

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Good Employer Charter 2024 Presentation Ceremony and Good Employee Recognition Campaign Kick-off Ceremony held today
    Good Employer Charter 2024 Presentation Ceremony and Good Employee Recognition Campaign Kick-off Ceremony held today
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          The Labour Department (LD) held the Good Employer Charter 2024 (Charter 2024) Presentation Ceremony and the Good Employee Recognition Campaign Kick-off Ceremony today (September 24), commending all good employers while launching the Good Employee Recognition Campaign.       Speaking at the ceremony, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, expressed gratitude to every good employer for implementing flexible work arrangements and offering assistance to employees to enable them to balance the needs of work and personal lives, which are conducive to unleashing the potential of the local labour force.      Various sectors have supported the Charter 2024, with a total of 1 596 organisations being accredited as signatories, representing an increase of nearly 70 per cent from the previous term. Among them, 1 002 organisations are authorised to use the “Supportive Family-friendly Good Employer” logo which symbolises a commitment to promoting a family-friendly employment culture. Moreover, 318 organisations have been signatories for three consecutive terms with consistent good human resource management practices in place. Representatives from three signatories of the Charter 2024 shared their successful experiences in carrying out good human resource management and family-friendly employment practices at the event today.       In furtherance of the Charter 2024, the LD launched for the first time the Good Employee Recognition Campaign to encourage participating signatories to nominate their employees to join the Campaign to express their gratitude and recognition for their contributions. Good employees can be measured in the following five key aspects, namely work ability, attitude to clients, adaptability, team spirit, and a sense of belonging to the organisation. Nominated employees or teams being accredited by the panel of judges will each be awarded the Good Employee Commendation Certificate and a lapel pin to recognise their outstanding performances and contributions to the organisations.      The Presentation Ceremony and the Kick-off Ceremony is one of the signature events in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Mr Sun said that the current-term Government attached great importance to improving employees’ benefits, promoting employment, and protecting the occupational safety and health of employees. He hoped that different groups in society would continue to support the government-led Charter and the Good Employee Recognition Campaign, and work together closely to foster win-win labour relations as well as a harmonious and inclusive community.      The LD has published a newspaper supplement introducing the Charter 2024 and the Good Employee Recognition Campaign as well as major initiatives of the current-term Government to improve employees’ rights and benefits. For details of Charter 2024 and the Good Employee Recognition Campaign, please visit the website: www.gec.labour.gov.hk.     The Good Employer Charter has come to its third round since it was first awarded in 2018, and is supported by eight organisations, namely the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong; the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong; the Employers’ Federation of Hong Kong; the Federation of Hong Kong Industries; the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce; the Hong Kong General Chamber of Small and Medium Business; the Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management, and the Hong Kong Small and Medium Enterprises Association. The aforementioned organisations, together with the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions and the Federation of Hong Kong and Kowloon Labour Unions, are supporting organisations of the Good Employee Recognition Campaign. 

     
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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Samsung’s Biggest Festive Sale ‘Fab Grab Fest’ is back with Never-seen Before Deals & Offers on Smartphones, Digital Appliances, Smart Televisions, Monitors, Tablets & More

    Source: Samsung

     
    Samsung, India’s largest customer electronics brand, today announced its biggest festive sale ‘Fab Grab Fest’ starting 26th September, offering exciting deals and cashback on Galaxy smartphones, tablets, laptops, accessories, wearables, smart televisions, digital appliances and smart monitors. These never-before offers will be available on Samsung.com, Samsung Shop App and Samsung Exclusive Stores.
     
    Buy More Save More
    At heart of this festive sale will be Buy More Save More, where customers can avail an additional up to 5% discount when purchasing two or more products. This offer is only applicable on select smartphones, wearables, smart televisions and digital appliances while purchasing through Samsung.com or Samsung Shop App.
     
    As part of Buy More Save More, Consumers buying the Galaxy Z Fold6 can get Galaxy Buds FE at just ₹ 1249 in addition to all other applicable offers. Similarly, those buying the Galaxy Book4 can get a FHD Flat Monitor at just ₹ 1920. There are also a host of other products at no extra cost such as convection microwave when customer purchases the BESPOKE Family Hub Fridge & a Q-Symphony Soundbar when customers purchase the Neo QLED 8K Smart Television.
    Samsung’s commitment of delivering more value is what’s sets Fab Grab Fest apart. Beyond price discounts, bank cashback offers and exchange deals, ‘Buy More, Save More’ ensures that Samsung.com customers get a little extra for every purchase, whether it is smartphones, accessories, smart televisions or digital appliances.
     
    Fab Grab Fest will not only offer best prices but also unmatched value through Samsung’s trusted Direct-to Consumer channels. Alongside special deals, customers can be assured of the quality, authenticity, and product availability.
     
    During ‘Fab Grab Fest’, consumers can get up to 53% off on select models of the Galaxy Z series, Galaxy S series, and Galaxy A series smartphones. Select models of Galaxy Book4 series laptops will be available at a discount of up to 27% off, while specific models of Tab A9 and Tab S9 series, Buds3 Series, Galaxy Watch Series will have up to 74% off.
     
    The offers extend beyond smartphones with up to 43% off on Samsung Smart Televisions – Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED, QLED, The Frame and  Crystal 4K UHD, The Freestyle projector. Additionally, customers purchasing select 55-inch and above models will be able to get their  hands on a free Samsung Smart Television or Soundbar. During this festive sale, Samsung will also extend a three- years Comprehensive Warranty for free on select 32″ and above Smart Televisions.
     
    Samsung’s monitors will be available at up to 67% off. Additionally, select smart and gaming monitors can fetch instant cart discount of up to ₹ 10000.
     
    The excitement doesn’t end here, Customers can get up to 39% off on a wide range of premium appliances such as Side by Side and French Door Refrigerators. They will also get a 20-year warranty on Digital Inverter Compressors. Front Load and Top Load washing machines of 8Kg and above capacity will have up to 28% off and 20 years warranty on Digital Inverter motor. There will also be an instant cart discount of up to ₹ 2000 on select 9Kg Fully Automatic Front Loading washing machines.
     
    Cashback on with ICICI, HDFC and SBI and other leading banks
     
    Consumers can enjoy up to 40% cashback (up to ₹ 15000) on select smartphones, tablets, wearables, and laptops when using debit and credit cards from ICICI, HDFC, and other leading banks during the Fab Grab Fest.
     
    Additionally, for purchases of select smart televisions and digital appliances customers can avail up to 22.5% cashback (up to ₹ 25000) when using debit or credit cards from ICICI, HDFC, SBI and other leading banks as part of the Fab Grab Fest offers.
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    Special Offer: Free Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED, Crystal 4K UHD TVs and Soundbars*
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    20 Years warranty on Digital Inverter Compressor
    Get Instant Cart Discount of up to ₹ 5000**
    Starting EMI : ₹ 3990 /mo. for French Door Refrigerators & Side by Side RefrigeratorsSpecial Offer :  – Buy Side by Side or French Door Refrigerators and get one year extended warranty at ₹ 449~
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  • MIL-OSI Translation: ASIA/INDONESIA – Appointment of the new director of the Pontifical Mission Societies

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    Source: The Holy See in Italian

    Tuesday, September 24, 2024

    Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization (Section for the first evangelization and the new particular Churches), on 5 September 2024, appointed Rev. Fr. Alfonsus Widhiwiryawan SX, director of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) of Indonesia for five years. The new director of the Indonesian PMS was born in 1979 and carried out his novitiate and first religious vows with the Xaverian missionaries in Jakarta. He was ordained a priest in 2009 and studied philosophy and theology, obtaining a bachelor’s degree in theology and a license in spirituality. He studied Italian language and culture in Parma, Spanish language in Madrid and English language in Glasgow. He was vice rector of the pre-novitiate of the Xaverian missionaries in Jakarta (2011-2023), assistant parish priest in the parish of St. Matius Penginjil in Bintaro (Jakarta) where he also served as a religion teacher in a state institute (2013-2015); a theology teacher at the STF Driyarkara in Jakarta, he was a member of the formation commission of the Xaverian missionaries of Indonesia (2012-2016). A teacher in biblical institutions in Indonesia and vice rector of the philosophy studentate at the Xaverian missionaries in Jakarta (2015-2016), he was director of animation and missionary vocation of the Xaverian missionaries in Yogyakarta (2016-2021). In 2021 he held the role of rector of the Domus San Francesco Saverio in Padang (Central Sumatra). From 2022 to 2024 he was responsible for the commission for the youth of the diocese of Padang and diocesan director of the PMS of the same diocese; he was also vice parish priest of the parish of San Francesco d’Assisi in Padangbaru (Central Sumatra) and formator of the Minor Seminary “Maria Nirmala” in Padang. (EG) (Agenzia Fides 24/09/2024) Share:

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  • MIL-OSI Security: National team marks six years of disrupting County Lines

    Source: United Kingdom National Police Chiefs Council

    A national team set-up to tackle the threat of county lines is marking six years since its inception.

    The National County Lines Coordination Centre (NCLCC), part of the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) is funded by the Home Office with the aim of co-ordinating national law enforcement activity across England and Wales, increasing intelligence on the county lines threat, and informing national policy development and best practice.

    Set up in 2018 the NCLCC has developed the national intelligence picture for County Lines and helped police forces to report and identify the threat of County Lines within their own policing areas and further afield. This work continues and supports the new Safer Streets mission.

    With the scale and nature of this cross-border crime, NCLCC acts as the central body for County Lines and co-ordinates the national law enforcement response and best practice.

    Every policing region in England and Wales has a dedicated NCLCC Co-ordinator and analytical resource to measure this threat and access to the Continuous Improvement Team to support with their force response to County Lines. In addition, there is a programme funded Co-ordinator in Scotland, recognising the lines from England that impact this part of the UK.

    Key successes of the NCLCC include:

    • Co-ordinating 13 County Lines Intensification Weeks since 2018. The Intensification Weeks support police forces across the country close drugs lines, arrest criminals and protect children and vulnerable adults from exploitation. To date, 5,627 lines have been closed, more than 16,500 people arrested and 8,800 individuals safeguarded.
    • Increasing the understanding, intelligence picture and law enforcement response on the threat of County Lines, including annual strategic assessments.
    • Delivering interactive County Lines training and learning to more than 3,200 police officers and 870 statutory partners since 2020. The training, using Hydra technology, places delegates at the centre of a simulated County Lines investigation and explores the complex nature of an investigation, from the characteristics of the County Lines business model to the way vulnerable people are groomed and exploited. The training has provided a greater understanding of criminal exploitation and the importance of a multi-agency response.
    • Partnering with the Ivison Trust (formerly PACE) and Barnardo’s in 2022 to develop a parent and carers webinar. Attended by more than 3,400 people, the webinars help parents and carers understand what County Lines is and the signs their child might be being exploited. One attendee commented: “This is one of the most powerful sessions I have ever attended as a professional and parent. I can’t tell you how powerful this is, and I hope more parents can hear this.”
    • Launching the NCLCC Power app, a central resource for County Lines knowledge and guidance in September 2023. The app includes information around safeguarding, use of ANPR, Modern Slavery, custody procedures, engaging with partners and more.
    • Publishing the first County Lines Policing Strategy (2024-2027) to provide a framework for forces to respond to all aspects of this crime type. The plan sets out what the NCLCC will do next and how it will continue to work with forces to disrupt County Lines.

    Commander Paul Brogden, NPCC lead for County Lines, said: “Tackling County Lines drug dealing remains a strategic priority for policing across England and Wales.

    “Six years in, the NCLCC has co-ordinated the national law enforcement response to County Lines, and allowed for best practice, experience, and knowledge to be shared across the country. This has led to significant successes – including more than 5,600 drug lines closed, 8,000 people charged, hundreds of weapons recovered, and large quantities of drugs seized. Crime prevention sits at the heart of our approach and forces have referred more than 8,000 young and vulnerable people to safeguarding services.

    “Through gathering intelligence, we now understand the nature, scale, and threat of County Lines better, which has helped forces work together, across borders, to tackle this issue.

    “But we know there is much more still to do. The County Lines Policing Strategy sets out the national plan for next three years and builds on the successes we have already seen, while ensuring that forces adopt a prevention-first approach to break the cycle of serious organised crime.

    “I would like to take this opportunity to thank our County Lines Task Forces, Regional Co-ordinators, Analysts, NCLCC central teams and the staff from all police forces across England and Wales, including our key partners, for their ongoing hard work, dedication, and exceptional results. 

    “County lines drug dealing has a devastating effect on communities, so we are committed to put an end to this business model and the criminal offending of those involved in exploitation and violence often associated with it.”

    Lindsay Dalton, CEO of Ivison Trust said:

    “Congratulations to the National County Lines Coordination Centre on six years of unwavering commitment to tackling child exploitation and safeguarding vulnerable children across the country. 

    “It’s been a privilege to have partnered with the NCLCC since 2022, working collaboratively to deliver essential early intervention support to families affected by child exploitation. This vital work not only helps to empower families but also plays a crucial role in strengthening the safeguarding framework that protects our children from the dangers of exploitation. 

    “The impact of the Centre’s work cannot be overstated. By providing resources, building partnerships, and leading initiatives that raise awareness, the National County Lines Coordination Centre is making a significant difference in young people’s and their families’ lives. We look forward to continuing our partnership and enhancing our efforts to ensure that every child has the opportunity to grow up safe and protected from exploitation.”

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Undercover online Met operation brings child sex offender to justice

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    A man has been jailed for 14 years and six months following an online undercover Met operation that exposed how he was planning to carry out disturbing sex offences towards children.

    Sean Wallace, 43 (17.07.1980), of Woodside Road, Haringey, was sentenced to 14 years and six months imprisonment at Wood Green Crown Court on Friday, 13 August for arranging the rape of a child under 13 and distributing an indecent image of a child.

    During an undercover operation in which a police officer posed online as a woman with access to a child, Wallace contacted the officer asking if he could sexually abuse the fictional child. He sent sexual images of himself as well as indecent images of other children. During online chat and telephone calls Wallace spoke openly about his desire to abuse young girls and made arrangements to meet the woman in order that he could rape the child.

    He was arrested at his home address after he failed to attend the planned meeting stating that he was nervous and needed more time to build up trust with the woman before meeting her.

    The examination of his mobile phone identified that Wallace was speaking online to numerous apparently underage girls.

    He was charged on Friday, 19 August 2022 and has been held on remand until his sentencing.

    Detective Sergeant Robert Blant, whose team led the investigation, said:

    “Sean Wallace is a dangerous predatory offender, who preyed on innocent and vulnerable young children.

    “My team worked around the clock to bring Wallace to justice by going through large amounts of disturbing digital evidence collated from his online activities and seized from his home. I’m pleased that as a result of great policing work, we have prevented a dangerous individual from continuing to offend and ruin the lives of children or young people.

    “Our dedicated teams will continue to apply their expertise in investigating child sexual offences to safeguard children and young people across London.”

    Children and young people are the most vulnerable in society, and the Met is committed to keeping them safe in person and online. As part of the New Met for London plan, our officers are working closely with third sector partners, including The Children’s Society to help young people, parents and carers spot the signs of sexual abuse and predatory behaviour online and offline.

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  • MIL-OSI: Zavanna Announces Equity Investment From Carnelian Energy Capital

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DENVER, Sept. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Denver-based Zavanna, LLC (“Zavanna”) announced that it has received an equity investment from investment funds managed by Carnelian Energy Capital Management, L.P. (“Carnelian”). The new capital will be utilized to recapitalize the company and fund development across its core Williston Basin asset base.  

    Zavanna was founded by Bill Coleman in 1994 and has been led by David Hodges (Chief Executive Officer) and Matt Ott (Chief Financial Officer) for over a decade. During that time, the company has aggregated a contiguous acreage position of more than 150 Bakken and Three Forks drilling locations. Management and Coleman maintain a significant ownership stake in the company alongside Carnelian.

    “Zavanna has one of the deepest inventories of drilling locations in the core Bakken fairway of Williams and McKenzie Counties, and these development projects are among the most economic in North America,” said Kevin Goodman, a Carnelian Managing Director. “We are excited to be partnering with the management team to accelerate development.”

    “Carnelian’s flexible and collaborative approach allowed us to quickly structure and execute a transaction that brings considerable growth capital to the company,” said Hodges.  

    “In addition to increasing development, this capital injection will position us to grow our asset base through accretive bolt-on acquisitions and trades,” Ott added.

    About Zavanna, LLC

    Zavanna is a Denver-based independent exploration and production company with assets in the Williston Basin. For more information, please visit www.zavenergy.com.

    About Carnelian Energy Capital Management, L.P.

    Carnelian Energy Capital is an energy investment firm based in Houston, Texas. With approximately $4 billion of cumulative capital commitments, Carnelian is dedicated to bringing its strategic expertise and nimble approach to partnerships with leading businesses and best-in-class management teams in the North American energy sector. For more information, please contact Carnelian at info@carnelianec.com or visit www.carnelianenergy.com.

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  • MIL-OSI: Lotus Deploys Ambarella’s Oculii™ AI 4D Imaging Radar Technology in L2+ Semi-Autonomous Systems for Eletre SUV and Emeya Hyper-GT Electric Vehicles

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ambarella, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMBA), an edge AI semiconductor company, today announced in advance of AutoSens Europe that its Oculii™ AI 4D imaging radar technology is deployed worldwide in the 2023 and 2024 Lotus Eletre electric hyper-SUV as well as the 2024 Lotus Emeya fully electric hyper-GT from Lotus Technology. The vehicles’ L2+ semi-autonomous systems that have benefited from this groundbreaking radar technology include highway and urban navigation on autopilot (NOA) and automatic emergency braking (AEB), where the ultra-long detection range of over 300 meters provides more time to safely react to vehicles and other objects while traveling at highway and racetrack speeds. These systems were developed by Lotus Robotics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lotus, as part of its autonomous driving platform.

    Ambarella’s Oculii radar technology is providing ultra-fine angular resolution of one degree in both vehicles, using only six transmit and eight receive antennas on each of the vehicles’ two radar modules—more than double the resolution of the nearest 4D imaging radar competitor using the same number of antennas. This high angular resolution is important for clearly distinguishing, identifying and locating objects and people, both for nearby detection in crowded urban environments, as well as from a far distance when travelling at highway and racetrack speeds, to ensure timely and accurate avoidance and braking by the vehicles’ L2+ systems.

    This high resolution, in combination with a low antenna count, also provides higher value, while significantly reducing radar system power consumption and complexity; enabling the radar modules to be fitted into the desired locations on the vehicles. This combination can only be achieved using Ambarella’s Oculii AI radar algorithms, because of their unique ability to adapt radar waveforms to the environment. In fact, other 4D imaging radars require double the number of antennas to achieve the same level of performance, and in some cases, even more; leading to at least double the power consumption.

    “The performance that Lotus has achieved using our Oculii 4D imaging radar technology provides evidence for the real-world benefits of our AI innovations that adapt radar waves to the surrounding environment,” said Fermi Wang, president and CEO of Ambarella. “Building on their current models’ significant achievements with edge-processed AI 4D imaging radar, Lotus is evaluating Ambarella’s centralized radar processing architecture to realize even greater ADAS and autonomous performance.”

    By centrally processing raw 4D imaging radar data and fusing it at a deep level with the vehicle’s other sensor information, Ambarella’s AI software-defined architecture is capable of detecting objects over 500 meters away, while providing the ability to shift processing power among sensors and adapt to real-time driving conditions. This architecture also enables even higher angular resolution of 0.5 degrees, and an ultra-dense point cloud with tens of thousands of detection points per frame. Additionally, because Ambarella’s Oculii AI radar algorithms uniquely adapt radar waveforms to the environment, an order-of-magnitude fewer antennas is still utilized for centralized processing, maintaining reduced data bandwidth and power consumption compared to competing 4D imaging radar solutions.

    Test drives demonstrating Ambarella’s centralized radar processing architecture will be available during AutoSens Europe, taking place October 8-10th in Barcelona. Please contact your Ambarella representative to schedule a ride.

    For more information about Oculii AI radar technology, please contact your Ambarella representative or visit https://www.ambarella.com/products/automotive-oculii/.

    About Ambarella
    Ambarella’s products are used in a wide variety of human vision and edge AI applications, including video security, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), electronic mirror, drive recorder, driver/cabin monitoring, autonomous driving and robotics applications. Ambarella’s low-power systems-on-chip (SoCs) offer high-resolution video compression, advanced image and radar processing, and powerful deep neural network processing to enable intelligent perception, fusion and planning. For more information, please visit www.ambarella.com.

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    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/a9581fe9-3609-42e9-8b68-de3db3fceeda 

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  • MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Coast Guard, Navy medically evacuate ill crewman from foreign fishing vessel northwest of Saipan

    Source: United States Coast Guard

     

    09/24/2024 04:34 AM EDT

    SANTA RITA, Guam — The U.S. Navy’s Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 (HSC-25) conducted a successful medical evacuation of a 37-year-old crewman from the 95-foot Chinese Taipei-flagged fishing vessel Jin Hsiang Fa, approximately 138 nautical miles northwest of Saipan on Sept. 21, 2024, with coordination from U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam. “Having the support of hoist-capable aircraft like the MH-60S and our HSC-25 partners is invaluable for search and rescue operations in the Pacific,” said Vince Grochowski, command duty officer at Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam. “Their ability to quickly access vessels at sea and provide transport of mariners to a higher level of medical care can be lifesaving, particularly in remote areas like this.” Following a request for assistance from the Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) Taipei at 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 20, the Joint Rescue Sub-Center (JRSC) Guam began coordinating the response with HSC-25. “RCC Taipei was vital in this rescue by keeping us updated and helping bridge the language gap between the ship and the aircrew,” said Lt. Chelsea Garcia, search and rescue mission coordinator. “Their teamwork ensured we could respond quickly and get the crewman the medical care he needed without delay.”

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Significant progress on SH1/29 intersection upgrade

    Source: New Zealand Government

    Motorists and freight will now drive through a new roundabout at the SH1/SH29 intersection at Piarere, marking a major milestone for one of the Government’s Roads of Regional Significance that will improve safety and reliability for motorists and freight using this strategic corridor, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says.

    “The Government is committed to delivering infrastructure that boosts economic growth, reduces congestion, and creates a safer and more reliable transport network,” Mr Brown says. 

    “Great progress has been made on the construction of this 60-metre-wide roundabout since we kicked off construction in January this year to improve safety and wait times for people travelling through the Waikato.

    “While construction on the roundabout continues, the roundabout has today opened with two temporary approaches now in action.  

    “SH1 and SH29 are strategically important to the upper North Island and this milestone will come as welcomed news for the more than 2,500 heavy commercial vehicles and 25,000 cars that travel through this pinch point every day.” 

    The roundabout has been strategically designed to connect into a new Road of National Significance (RoNS) between Cambridge and Piarere.

    “Our Government is prioritising a four-lane upgrade of SH1 from Cambridge to Piarere, a critical RoNS that was put on hold under the previous government. Reviving this upgrade will enable Kiwis and freight get where they want to go quickly and safely, supporting economic growth and boosting productivity.”

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Rosneft software suites recognized as the best digital solutions in the oil and gas industry

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

    The software packages RN-GEOSIM and GIS-RN became winners of the XV competition “Best digital solutions for the oil and gas industry” in the nomination “Best internal corporate development”. The award ceremony took place in Moscow as part of the X Federal Forum on IT and digital technologies of the oil and gas industry of Russia Smart Oil

    Rosneft is the first company in Russia to successfully create science-intensive software covering all key processes of hydrocarbon exploration and production. The Company’s line of science-intensive software includes 24 products for key processes of oil and gas production, 10 of which are available for purchase.

    “RN-GEOSIM” was developed by the Ufa scientific institute of “Rosneft”. Specialists use the software package to build geological models and analyze hydrocarbon deposits, which increases the efficiency of their exploration and development.

    The software package provides a full range of tools, such as data management, interactive visualization, well section correlation, structural modeling taking into account tectonic faults, 3D geological modeling, reserve calculation, and generation of reporting graphics.

    The Company’s specialists are constantly improving the digital product, supplementing it with innovative modeling methods for more accurate construction of the field model. Test licenses for the software can be ordered on the website https://rn.digital/rngeosim/.

    The GIS-RN system is a joint development of the Rosneft Research Institute in Tomsk and Sibintek. This is the first corporate geographic information system (GIS) that is built on import-substituting technologies and solves current production problems in the oil sector of the fuel and energy complex.

    The multifunctional digital service consolidates arrays of geospatial information from users and is used at all stages of capital construction and operation of oil and gas field facilities.

    By 2025, the capabilities of GIS-RN will be supplemented by a module based on a neural network model for automated interpretation of aerospace images obtained during engineering surveys and environmental monitoring. Artificial intelligence trained on a profile sample will be able to recognize terrain objects – rivers, lakes, vegetation and even illegal logging – dozens of times faster than humans.

    Rosneft has been consistently developing and commercializing domestic software for oil and gas production for over 20 years. This strategic decision was dictated by the need to ensure the technological independence of the country’s oil and gas industry, taking into account the specifics of the reserve structure and modern approaches to oil and gas production.

    Reference:

    The competition “Best Digital Solutions for the Oil and Gas Industry” has been held since 2009. An independent jury determines the most significant innovative projects in the IT field and industrial automation.

    Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft September 24, 2024

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    http://vvv.rosneft.ru/press/nevs/item/220826/

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Cross-boundary passenger traffic estimation and arrangements for National Day festive period (with photos)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Cross-boundary passenger traffic estimation and arrangements for National Day festive period (with photos)
    Cross-boundary passenger traffic estimation and arrangements for National Day festive period (with photos)
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         The Immigration Department (ImmD) estimates that around 10.03 million passengers (including Hong Kong residents and visitors) will pass through Hong Kong’s sea, land and air control points during the upcoming National Day festive period (from September 28 to October 7). The ImmD, in consultation with the Shenzhen General Station of Exit and Entry Frontier Inspection and other Mainland authorities, estimates that around 8.54 million passengers will pass through land boundary control points. The number of outbound and inbound passengers using land boundary control points will be relatively higher on October 1 (Tuesday), with around 523 000 passengers and 632 000 passengers respectively.      The ImmD estimates that the passenger traffic at the Lo Wu Control Point, the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point and the Shenzhen Bay Control Point will be heavy, with a daily average forecast of about 208 000, 185 000 and 118 000 passengers respectively.       To cope with the anticipated heavy traffic during the festive period, the ImmD has minimised leave for frontline officers for the flexible deployment and operation of extra clearance counters and kiosks. Additional security guards will also be deployed to provide crowd management support.      Furthermore, the ImmD, the Police, the Customs and Excise Department and the MTR Corporation Limited will set up a joint command centre at the Lo Wu Control Point to make necessary arrangements. The ImmD will also establish close communication with Mainland authorities, including the Shenzhen General Station of Exit and Entry Frontier Inspection. To ensure a smooth passenger traffic flow, passenger conditions will be closely monitored and appropriate traffic diversion plans will be adopted when necessary.      To avoid congestion and a longer than usual waiting time for immigration clearance, the ImmD advises all land boundary passengers to plan in advance, avoid making their journeys during busy periods and keep track of radio and TV broadcasts on traffic conditions at various control points. The expected busy times at boundary control points are available on the website of the ImmD at www.immd.gov.hk. Furthermore, passengers may also check the estimated waiting times at each land boundary control point at any time or place via the Immigration Mobile Application (ImmD Mobile App). They can then plan their trips effectively and save time queuing at control points. The ImmD Mobile App can be downloaded free of charge from the Apple App Store (supports iOS version 11.0 or above), Google Play (supports Android version 8.0 or above), Huawei AppGallery (supports Android version 8.0 or above) and the APK file available on the ImmD website. Passengers can download the ImmD Mobile App by scanning the QR code (see Annex) or via the ImmD website, www.immd.gov.hk. In addition, information on public transport services to and from various control points is available on the Transport Department website at www.td.gov.hk.      For travellers making journeys to the Mainland, the ImmD reminds them to carry their proof of identity and valid travel documents for crossing the boundary. Hong Kong residents should also check the validity of their Home Visit Permits. Non-permanent residents must carry their valid smart identity card as well as their Document of Identity for Visa Purposes or valid travel document.      Holders of the acknowledgement receipt issued due to reported loss or replacement of their Hong Kong identity cards, or children under 11 years old who hold Hong Kong identity cards, should carry a valid travel document or Re-entry Permit.      About 700 e-Channels have been installed at various control points. Hong Kong residents enrolled for the Express e-Channel should re-enrol if they have been issued with a new identity card. Furthermore, the Contactless e-Channel service is available at all control points now. All eligible Hong Kong residents, after enrolment, can generate an encrypted QR code through the Contactless e-Channel mobile application to enter the e-Channel, and then verify their identity with the facial verification technology for automated immigration clearance.      In addition, all control points have introduced self-service departures for visitors to Hong Kong (Smart Departure) which provides greater travel convenience for visitors. The service employs facial recognition technology for identity verification, which allows eligible visitors holding electronic travel documents to perform self-service departure clearance through Smart Departure e-Channels without prior enrolment.      Hong Kong residents who require assistance while travelling outside Hong Kong may call the 24-hour hotline of the Assistance to Hong Kong Residents Unit of the ImmD at (852) 1868.

     
    Ends/Tuesday, September 24, 2024Issued at HKT 16:42

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Sweden launches new multi-year support to Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation

    Source: Government of Sweden

    Sweden launches new multi-year support to Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation – Government.se

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    In 2024–2026, Sweden will provide SEK 30 million to the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation. Together with governments and businesses, the Alliance promotes economic development and poverty reduction by making it easier for developing countries to participate in world trade.

    In 2024–2026, Sweden will provide SEK 30 million to the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation. Together with governments and businesses, the Alliance promotes economic development and poverty reduction by making it easier for developing countries to participate in world trade. 

    “The Alliance has shown that targeted measures promoting cooperation between governments and businesses have great potential to create economic growth through increased trade in developing countries. Creating synergies between development cooperation, promotion and trade policy is a key part of the Government’s reform agenda for Swedish development assistance,” says Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa.

    Businesses in developing countries often face a variety of challenges when they want to take part in the global economy. These may include complex customs procedures, inefficient border management and a dependence on paper certificates. Such trade barriers restrict developing countries’ ability to benefit from international trade and thereby reduce poverty. The Alliance works in close cooperation with governments and businesses in developing countries to identify practical projects where state actors and companies can work together to implement reforms and new ways of working that simplify trade. 

    When implementing projects, the Alliance works closely with both local businesses and multinational companies. The Alliance is currently carrying out around 20 projects around the world, primarily in the least developed countries.

    This support is in line with the Government’s overall ambition to create conditions for developing countries and for people to move from poverty to prosperity through trade and economic development.

    Sida will allocate the support, which comprises SEK 10 million annually over three years. It will be financed through the Strategy for Sweden’s global development cooperation in sustainable economic development 2022–2026.

    About the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation

    The Alliance was founded in 2015, when a number of donor countries saw the importance of involving the business sector in implementation of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement. The Alliance is led by the Center for International Private Enterprise, the International Chamber of Commerce and the World Economic Forum – in cooperation with Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, a German international cooperation organisation.

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