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Discover an eco-friendly China through the lenses of expats
BEIJING, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A report from People’s Daily:
In recent years, China has created miracles in both ecological conservation and green development, drawing worldwide attention. Many foreign friends living, working, studying in or visiting China have captured beautiful sceneries around them through their cameras. There photos vividly record the achievements of China’s ecological governance and green development.
Undulating mountains, massive bamboo forests, shimmering waters… Images of Zhongzhang village in Anji county, east China’s Zhejiang province, captured through the lens of Peter Rich, recipient of South Africa’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Architecture, exude tranquility and beauty.
Rich was drawn to the scenic splendor when he first visited Anji. As the birthplace of the Chinese philosophy that “lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets,” Anji treasures its verdant landscape as its greatest wealth.
“Every time I come to Anji, I find myself intoxicated by the ecological environment, feeling far removed from the city clamor and attaining inner peace,” he said.
Li’ao village, on the eastern foothills of Siming Mountain, Ningbo, Zhejiang province, over 300 households have solar panels installed on their rooftops, which always glimmer under the sunlight. This solar project was jointly built by the Ningbo Electric Power Supply Company of State Grid, the local government, and photovoltaic enterprises. It grants villagers with a certain amount of free electricity each year, and makes extra collective income by selling surplus power it generates.
Rogelio from Brazil has lived and worked in China for over a decade. He told People’s Daily that he was delighted by the human-nature harmony when seeing the image taken by his drone. “Over the past more than ten years, I’ve seen the ecological environment around me get better and better, the scenery more and more beautiful. I hope more people can come to China to see what’s happening in the country,” he said.
This photo shows how natural scenery and urban architectures are blended harmoniously into one in Guangzhou Science City, south China’s Guangdong province. The banyan trees along the river bank cast shades of coolness. The photo was captured by Peter Helis, a German working for the Guangzhou Development Zone, during a running in the morning along a river in the city.
“The beautiful environment in the city allows residents to better recharge their energy for work and life,” said Helis.
Having lived in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for nearly 20 years, Helis is very familiar with the development and changes there. In another of his works, which was taken in a park in Guangzhou’s Huangpu district, a red-whiskered bulbul is enjoying a sumptuous berry breakfast.
“In recent years, China has made remarkable achievements in ecological governance. There have been great improvements in water quality and protection of wildlife habitats. Many birds come to the Greater Bay Area in autumn and winter,” Helis said. He is currently working on global investment promotion for the Guangzhou Development Zone.
“My work and life are centered in China. I hope I can keep working here until I retire. I love China.”
In Huangling village, Wuyuan county, east China’s Jiangxi province, the local government has promoted ecological tourism development by leveraging ecological resources and other advantages, embarking on a path of integrated industrial development. Huangling is a hilly village, so villagers often dry grains on rooftops. The assorted crops drying on the round winnowing baskets resemble a series of opened umbrellas, forming a lively and pleasing scene.
This photo was taken by Sarah Mary De Meillon, a South African student studying at the Chinese Language and Culture College of Huaqiao University. This cheerful South African gave herself a beautiful Chinese name – “Huang Mei Gui,” which means yellow rose. She has also been to many scenic spots in China before, such as Huating Lake in Anhui province and Yundang Lake in Xiamen, Fujian province.
“The lucid waters and lush mountains in China are truly very beautiful! I have truly felt China’s efforts in ecological environment protection and governance,” she said.
Photo shows splendid and picturesque fields in Tekes county, Ili Kazak autonomous prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. The photo was taken by Ng Pin Xiu, a Malaysian student from the School of Civil Engineering, Central South University.
Chinese and foreign students from universities in Fujian province pick tea in a tea garden on the Wuyi Mountain. The photo was taken by Alexander William, an Indonesian student from the Chinese Language and Culture College of Huaqiao University.
This photo shows a splendid view of the Xiling Snow Mountain in Dayi county, Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan province. It was taken by Dhanushka N. Wanasinghe, a Sri Lankan post-doctoral fellow with the Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
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The pioneering hospitality platform is revolutionizing hotel operations and guest experiences at an unprecedented pace
AMSTERDAM, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mews, the leading hospitality technology platform, now serves over 12,500 customers worldwide, increasing its customer base by 85% over the last year and cementing its position as a leader in the industry’s digital transformation. As more hoteliers abandon outdated legacy systems, Mews is redefining what’s possible with cloud-native, AI-enabled automated solutions that maximize efficiency and elevate guest experiences.
Key regions driving this expansion include North America, DACH and France. In North America, Mews doubled its customer base in 2024, while the DACH region recorded an equally impressive 20% market penetration. France also saw rapid adoption, with annual growth hitting 37%. This surge reflects the increasing demand for smarter, more agile hotel management technology.
From introducing AI smart tips providing personalized experiences, to introducing hourly booking services across all spaces and amenities, Mews has driven significant innovation in the hospitality industry, offering unparalleled scalability, automation and operational intelligence for some of the biggest hospitality brands in the world.
“The hospitality industry is at a tipping point – hoteliers can either evolve or be left behind,” said Richard Valtr, Founder of Mews. “Our vision is to make the world a more hospitable place, and Mews does that by empowering hoteliers with the tools they need to thrive in a rapidly changing landscape, simplifying their operations all the while building extraordinary guest experiences. Surpassing 12,500 customers is an exciting milestone, but we’re just getting started.”
Mews powers some of the most forward-thinking hospitality brands, including BWH Hotels, Lark Hotels, Marston’s, Strawberry, Zenitude and Meiser Hotels.
“Our phenomenal growth is proof that the industry is ready to break free from clunky, outdated systems,” said Matt Welle, CEO of Mews. “Hoteliers around the world are recognizing the power of automation. Even in traditionally slow-moving markets, we’re seeing an unstoppable shift towards smarter hospitality, and we’re proud to be a part of this innovation.”
This milestone come on the heels of an additional $75 million investment led by Tiger Global, reinforcing Mews as the technology partner of choice for modern hoteliers. Mews Ventures also recently acquired Atomize, a cutting-edge AI-driven revenue management solution, to further optimize profitability and unlock more revenue efficiencies for hotels worldwide.
About Mews
Mews is the leading platform for the new era of hospitality. Powering over 12,500 customers across more than 85 countries, Mews Hospitality Cloud is designed to streamline operations for modern hoteliers, transform the guest experience and create more profitable businesses. Customers include BWH Hotels, Strawberry, The Social Hub and Airelles Collection. Mews was named Best PMS (2024, 2025) and listed among the Best Places to Work in Hotel Tech (2021, 2022, 2024, 2025) by Hotel Tech Report. Mews has raised $410 million from investors including Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, Kinnevik and Tiger Global to transform hospitality.
For more information, visit mews.com
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STOCKHOLM, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — EQT AB’s Q1 Announcement 2025 will be published on Wednesday 16 April 2025 at approximately 07:00 CEST. EQT will host a conference call at 08:30 CEST to present the report, followed by a Q&A session.
The presentation and a video link for the webcast will be available here from the time of the publication of the Q1 Announcement.
To participate by phone and ask questions during the Q&A, please register here in advance. Upon registration, you will receive your personal dial-in details.
The webcast can be followed live here and a recording will be available afterwards.
Information on EQT AB’s financial reporting
The EQT AB Group has a long-term business model founded on a promise to its fund investors to invest capital, drive value creation and create consistent attractive returns over a 5 to 10-year horizon. The Group’s financial model is primarily affected by the size of its fee-generating assets under management, the performance of the EQT funds and its ability to recruit and retain top talent.
The Group operates in a market driven by long-term trends and thus believes quarterly financial statements are less relevant for investors. However, in order to provide the market with relevant and suitable information about the Group’s development, EQT publishes quarterly announcements with key operating numbers that are relevant for the business performance (taking Nasdaq’s guidance note for preparing interim management statements into consideration). In addition, a half-year report and a year-end report including financial statements and further information relevant for investors is published. Finally, EQT also publishes an annual report including sustainability reporting.
Contact
Olof Svensson, Head of Shareholder Relations, +46 72 989 09 15
EQT Shareholder Relations, shareholderrelations@eqtpartners.com
Rickard Buch, Head of Corporate Communications, +46 72 989 09 11
EQT Press Office, press@eqtpartners.com, +46 8 506 55 334
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Yaakov (Jack) Aykout Afik, the Largest Property Developer in Cyprus, Sues President Nikos Christodoulides and the Republic of Cyprus for Hundreds of Millions of Euros in Monetary Damages Over Proceedings Against Him and His Business in Turkish Cyprus
The proceedings against the Republic of Cyprus are based on the 1998 Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments Treaty, an international arbitration treaty between the Republic of Cyprus and the state of Israel, of which Afik is a citizen.
NICOSIA, Cyprus, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Afik is seeking hundreds of millions euros in damages from Cyprus for the breach of its obligations under the treaty, resulting in lost sales, impairment to existing property inventory, damage to his reputation, and millions of euros in legal expenses.
In addition, Afik and his father, Mr. Shimon Aykout, are seeking millions in compensation for the wrongful and ongoing incarceration of Mr. Aykout, a 75-year-old cancer patient, held without trial for nine months in general population prison on criminal charges alleging he illegally traded in land once belonging to Greek Cypriot refugees who fled the Turkish side of Cyprus 50 years ago, when Turkey invaded the Island.
In his claims against Cyprus, Afik is relying on the expert legal opinion of Cambridge Professor Eyal Benvenisti, submitted to the European Court for Human Rights. Link: https://www.berkman.co.il/benbenishti
Ron Berkman, lead council for Jack Afik said “This is a landmark case, potentially opening the door for thousands to sue Cypress for billions of euro in damages to their property investments and the economy of Northern Cypress.”
Afik is represented by Gherson Solicitors LLP from 19 Harcourt Street London and Ron Berkman.
Contact
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Ronib@berkman.co.il
Jack Afik
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