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Equities platform Midas raises $45M Series A as fintech retains its sparkle in Turkey
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Quick Glance: Midas Raises $45M in Series A Funding
- A fintech startup called Midas has successfully raised $45 million in a funding round led by Portage Ventures of Canada. This enables investors in Turkey to invest in US and Turkish equities.
- With over 2 million users in Turkey's retail market, Midas offers lower transaction and commission fees for Turkish customers. Additionally, the company provides financial content, real-time stock market data and news, as well as company profiles to educate the market.
- The new funding is intended to introduce three new products: cryptocurrency trading, mutual funds, and savings accounts. Midas plans to expand beyond Turkey and target countries in the MENA region.
- Other participants in the round included International Finance Corporation, Spark Capital, Earlybird Digital East Fund, and Revo Capital. Previously, Midas had already completed a $11 million seed round in 2022 and aims to strengthen its presence in the Turkish financial sector.
Ukraine war: Nato pledges more advanced air defences to Kyiv: Kyiv has long been pressing for hi-tech Patriot systems to defend against deadly Russian attacks.
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NATO-Ukraine Council approves more aid for air defense: NATO defense ministers have promised Ukraine early air defense support. The Ukrainian President had ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/nato-luftverteidigung-hilfe-ukraine-krieg-russland-100.html
Türkiye's 1st EV, spacious Togg T10X is smart as it gets: Türkiye is less known for its car industry but the innovative first electric SUV from the Bosporus ...
dailysabah.com/business/automotive/turkiyes-1st-ev-spacious-togg-t10x-is-smart-as-it-gets
World Bank to provide $416 mln loan to Turkey to reduce air pollutants: The World Bank said on Friday that it signed a $416 million loan agreement with the ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/world-bank-provide-416-mln-loan-turkey-reduce-air-pollutants-2024-04-19/
Western states sought to send de-escalation messages to Iran via Turkey, Western diplomat says
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Quick Glance: Western States Utilize Turkey as Intermediary for De-escalation Messages to Iran: Diplomat
- Recently, Western states have attempted to communicate messages to Iran via Turkey to reaffirm calls for de-escalation, as reported by a Western diplomat on Friday.
- These messages were transmitted before the reported Israeli attacks on Iran early Friday, resulting in Tehran stating it had no intentions for additional retaliation.
- Following Iran's retaliatory strike on Israel over the weekend, Turkey's foreign ministry acknowledged engagements with Iran and the United States, emphasizing the need for restraint and cautioning against a potential regional conflict with further escalating tensions.
- Acting US Under Secretary of State John Bass visited Ankara earlier this week and held discussions with Turkey's top diplomat Hakan Fidan. A US official mentioned: 'They deliberated on the crucial importance of averting additional escalations or a broader conflict in the region.'
German gov't report underscores Erdogan's willingness to kidnap opponents from abroad - Nordic Monitor
nordicmonitor.com/2024/04/german-government-report-highlights-erdogans-willingness-to-kidnap-opponents-from-abroad/
Mum dies on hospital bed while undergoing gastric weight loss surgery in Turkey: Leanne Leary, 38, suffered a cardiac arrest on the operating table.
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/mum-dies-hospital-bed-undergoing-32622533
Turkish combat drones help Mali control its lands: FM Diop: Turkish unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs) are of great help to Mali in controlling its lands ...
dailysabah.com/business/defense/turkish-combat-drones-help-mali-control-its-lands-fm-diop
British passengers flying to Turkey drink all plane’s booze: The passengers were described as ‘hedonistic’ by the airline
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/british-passengers-turkey-plane-alcohol-b2531566.html
Putin is already working on a “mass army of Soviet proportions”: Is Putin really attacking NATO? In the Baltics, this is not an abstract fear ...
focus.de/politik/nato-general-ueber-bedrohung-im-baltikum-putin-arbeitet-bereits-an-einer-massenarmee-sowjetischen-ausmasses_id_259871992.html
Fiscal policy to support Central Bank’s fight against inflation: Şimşek - Latest News
hurriyetdailynews.com/fiscal-policy-to-support-central-banks-fight-against-inflation-simsek-192648
Erdoğan says Greek PM's visit aims to strengthen ties - Türkiye News: President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/erdogan-urges-more-efforts-to-end-gaza-conflict-192658
Turkey calls for restraint to avoid wider Middle East conflict: Turkey on Friday called on all sides to refrain from steps that could lead to a wider conflict in ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1236862/turkey-calls-for-restraint-to-avoid-wider-middle-east-conflict/
US elections: Conservative revolution expected if Trump wins: In a "PRO Global" series, the NZZ wants to show what consequences a second US presidency of Donald ...
nzz.ch/pro-global/falls-donald-trump-gewinnt-ist-die-weltordnung-bedroht-ld.1825041
Military expert: Ukraine's rapid NATO accession is conceivable: Kiev is under massive pressure and everything is missing. Until Western supplies arrive ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/nato-ukraine-beitritt-krieg-russland-100.html
Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 16:59 NATO states say Ukraine will provide further help with air defense +++
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Quick Glance: Ukraine shoots down Russian strategic bomber, nine killed
- Russian officials say the plane crashed over the southern Stavropol region due to a technical malfunction.
- Ukraine's air force announced that they shot down a Russian strategic bomber with anti-aircraft missiles for the first time since the war began in 2022.
- The bomber was downed in Russian airspace, 300km from Ukraine's border, after participating in a long-range airstrike that resulted in the death of at least nine people in the central region of Dnipropetrovsk.
- NATO and the USA are planning to provide additional air defense systems to Ukraine for support.
Türkiye nominates 3 more cultural heritages to UNESCO for evaluation: The Ministry of Culture and Tourism has nominated three cultural heritage elements to be ...
dailysabah.com/arts/turkiye-nominates-3-more-cultural-heritages-to-unesco-for-evaluation/news
5.6 magnitude quake hits central Turkey: A moderately strong earthquake has struck central Turkey, the country’s disaster management agency said ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1236794/5-6-magnitude-quake-hits-central-turkey/
Mum-of-3 died in Turkey after weight loss surgery she 'desperately wanted': Leanne Leary had an undiagnosed deep vein thrombosis which led to her having a heart ...
lancs.live/news/uk-world-news/mum-three-died-turkey-after-29024041
Poland's president becomes latest leader to visit Donald Trump: Former President Donald Trump met Wednesday in New York with Polish President Andrzej Duda ...
france24.com/en/americas/20240418-poland-s-president-becomes-latest-leader-to-visit-donald-trump
Quick Glance: Trump to Meet Polish President Duda as NATO Leaders Push for Ukraine Support
- Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump plans to meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda to discuss support for Ukraine.
- European leaders are concerned about Trump's critical stance towards NATO, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Poland hopes Duda can leverage his friendly ties with Trump to garner more support for Ukraine.
- The relationship between Poland and the Biden administration, along with GOP criticism of Ukraine aid, are also topics of discussion.
Egyptian top diplomat due in Ankara for Gaza talks - Türkiye News: In line with the intensified efforts for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/egyptian-top-diplomat-due-in-ankara-for-gaza-talks-192653
Türkiye aims to drill for oil off Somali coast next year: Türkiye hopes to conduct a deep-sea oil drilling operation off the Somali coast in 2025 ...
dailysabah.com/business/energy/turkiye-aims-to-drill-for-oil-off-somali-coast-next-year
Turkey says it aims to drill for oil off Somali coast next year: Turkey hopes to conduct a deep-sea oil drilling operation off the Somali coast in 2025 ...
ekathimerini.com/politics/foreign-policy/1236861/turkey-says-it-aims-to-drill-for-oil-off-somali-coast-next-year/
Hamas leader Haniyeh to visit Turkiye this weekend: Erdogan: Istanbul: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erodgan said Wednesday he will host the leader of ...
arabnews.com/node/2494691/middle-east
Air alarm in Kiev: Robert Habeck in the hotel shelter: After an air raid alarm in the Ukrainian capital Kiev, Federal Minister of Economics and Vice Chancellor ...
rp-online.de/politik/ausland/krieg_ukraine/luftalarm-in-kiew-robert-habeck-im-hotel-schutzkeller_aid-110963823
Quick Glance: Habeck's Visit to Ukraine: Solidarity and Support
- Robert Habeck visits Ukraine to show German solidarity and promise support.
- Ukraine is in a war fighting for freedom and European values.
- Habeck brings business representatives to promote investments and boost arms production.
- Germany supports Ukraine with a Patriot air defense system and financial aid for the energy sector.
Turkish Airlines nears $20B parts deal with Airbus, Rolls-Royce: Türkiye's national carrier Turkish Airlines (THY) is set to sign an agreement with Airbus ...
dailysabah.com/business/economy/turkish-airlines-nears-20b-parts-deal-with-airbus-rolls-royce
CHP supports labor unions’ call to celebrate May 1 in Taksim Square: Turkey’s main opposition, the Republican People’s Party (CHP) has invited all workers to ...
duvarenglish.com/chp-supports-labor-unions-call-to-celebrate-may-1-in-taksim-square-news-64224
Wild goat herds captured on camera in Munzur Mountains: Wild goat herds were captured on camera with the arrival of the spring in the Munzur Mountains of ...
duvarenglish.com/wild-goat-herds-captured-on-camera-in-munzur-mountains-gallery-64221
UN chief warns Mideast on brink of 'full-scale regional conflict' - World News
hurriyetdailynews.com/un-chief-warns-mideast-on-brink-of-full-scale-regional-conflict-192626
The Baltic balancing act over the threat from Russia: Fears grow in the region that Putin could test Nato’s resolve with provocations or the ‘nightmare scenario’ ...
ft.com/content/2047a8d3-3b6b-485a-bcfa-f42ae8e352ee
Ankara slams EU for linking ties with Türkiye to Cyprus issue - Türkiye News: Ankara has criticized the European Union for linking Türkiye-EU ties to the Cyprus ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/ankara-slams-eu-for-linking-ties-with-turkiye-to-cyprus-issue-192619
Türkiye calls for restraint on all sides as Israel-Iran tensions rise: Tensions 'initially caused by Israel's illegal attack on the Iranian Embassy in Damascus ...
yenisafak.com/en/news/turkiye-calls-for-restraint-on-all-sides-as-israel-iran-tensions-rise-3681670
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Isolation from Russia: Finland is closing down: Is Russia deliberately sending migrants to Finland? Helsinki is worried about this and would like to deter ...
spiegel.de/ausland/migration-abschottung-von-russland-finnland-macht-dicht-a-5bdbce37-e4cd-4a9f-9f26-370e16fc23b5
Medusa mosaic in Türkiye's Burdur reopens for visitors after winter break: The Medusa figure, with subtle details of her physique and ornaments ...
dailysabah.com/arts/medusa-mosaic-in-turkiyes-burdur-reopens-for-visitors-after-winter-break/news
Erdoğan seeks new momentum with Iraq in key visit: Experts weigh in on the president’s first trip in 12 years to Türkiye’s southern neighbor ...
dailysabah.com/politics/news-analysis/erdogan-seeks-new-momentum-with-iraq-in-key-visit
Brit mum dies after going to Turkey for secret £2,000 weight loss operation: Leanne Leary, 38, suffered a cardiac arrest while on the operating table for a ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/british-mum-dies-complications-after-32623626
Iranians lead surge in foreign-owned businesses launched in Turkey, prompting security concerns - Nordic Monitor
nordicmonitor.com/2024/04/iranians-spearhead-surge-in-foreign-owned-businesses-launched-in-turkey-prompting-security-concerns/
Türkiye's Samsun Museum displays 545 billion-year-old sea lily fossil: Samsun Museum, covering an area of 15,000 square meters and opened on March 13 ...
dailysabah.com/life/history/turkiyes-samsun-museum-displays-545-billion-year-old-sea-lily-fossil
Zelensky begs for help: is Ukraine losing the war?: The situation in Ukraine is coming to a head, President Zelensky is pleading for help. The EU is alarmed ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/selenskyj-nato-niederlage-ukraine-krieg-russland-100.html
Turkish economy chief highlights 'strong, reliable' MTP framework: The medium-term program (MTP) has a 'strong and reliable' framework, Treasury and Finance ...
dailysabah.com/business/economy/turkish-economy-chief-highlights-strong-reliable-mtp-framework
Greek PM scheduled to visit Türkiye amid tension over Cyprus: Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Thursday that he will visit the Turkish ...
dailysabah.com/politics/diplomacy/greek-pm-scheduled-to-visit-turkiye-amid-tension-over-cyprus
Freedom Flotilla set to leave for Gaza from Istanbul for aid: Activists from around the world gathered in Istanbul on Friday as the Freedom Flotilla ...
dailysabah.com/politics/freedom-flotilla-set-to-leave-for-gaza-from-istanbul-for-aid/news
EU to consider Poland's defense spending in deficit limit, Polish finance minister says
reuters.com/world/europe/eu-consider-polands-defense-spending-deficit-limit-polish-finance-minister-says-2024-04-18/
Exhibit celebrates 250 anniversary of Caspar David Friedrich's landscapes: In Berlin, a significant exhibition showcasing Caspar David Friedrich's timeless ...
dailysabah.com/arts/events/exhibit-celebrates-250-anniversary-of-caspar-david-friedrichs-landscapes
Türkiye's poetic legacy: Spotlight on memorable poets, their works: Since the establishment of National Poetry Month in 1996, April has gained significance in ...
dailysabah.com/arts/turkiyes-poetic-legacy-spotlight-on-memorable-poets-their-works/news
Russia may be ready to attack NATO in 5 to 8 years, German official says: Russia could be ready militarily to attack NATO countries in five to eight years’ time ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/18/russia-may-be-ready-to-attack-nato-in-5-to-8-years-german-official-says
Greece aspires to build extensive air defense shield: Minister: Greece aspires to build an extensive air defense shield against drones and aircraft amid ...
dailysabah.com/business/defense/greece-aspires-to-build-extensive-air-defense-shield-minister
Türkiye calls for restraint amid reported Israel attack on Iran: Amid reports of an Israeli attack targeting Iran, Türkiye on Friday called on all parties to ...
dailysabah.com/politics/diplomacy/turkiye-calls-for-restraint-amid-reported-israel-attack-on-iran
Olympiacos In The "4" Of The Conference League, Tzolakis A Hero In Turkey!
greekcitytimes.com/2024/04/19/olympiacos-in-the-4-of-the-conference-league-tzolakis-a-hero-in-turkey/
German president to enjoy 60 kg of Berlin döner kebab in Türkiye visit: A substantial 60 kilograms (133 pounds) of döner kebab is set to be transported from ...
dailysabah.com/life/german-president-to-enjoy-60-kg-of-berlin-doner-kebab-in-turkiye-visit/news
Hamas chief Haniyeh to visit Türkiye this weekend: Erdogan: ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday (Apr 17) that he would host a ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/hamas-chief-haniyeh-visit-turkiye-weekend-erdogan-4273121
Turkish 1st ever women's mounted archery team to debut in Russia: Türkiye's traditional mounted archery women's national team will make its ...
dailysabah.com/sports/turkish-1st-ever-womens-mounted-archery-team-to-debut-in-russia/news
Editorial: NATO needs to aim for global stability as alliance turns 75 - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240419/p2a/00m/0op/024000c
Ukraine appeals to G7, NATO for help strengthening air defenses amid Russian attacks
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/19/ukraine-appeals-to-g7-nato-for-help-strengthening-air-defenses-amid-russian-attacks
Erdoğan orders broad reshuffle at ruling party after March vote: President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has reportedly instructed his ruling Justice and Development ...
dailysabah.com/politics/elections/erdogan-orders-broad-reshuffle-at-ruling-party-after-march-vote
Turkish first lady hails 'Evidence' documentary as 'crucial historical document' of Israeli war crimes
yenisafak.com/en/news/turkish-first-lady-hails-evidence-documentary-as-crucial-historical-document-of-israeli-war-crimes-3681540
Greece goes ahead with marine park project despite Turkish objection: Greece will be able to build two new major marine parks announced earlier in the Aegean Sea ...
dailysabah.com/politics/greece-goes-ahead-with-marine-park-project-despite-turkish-objection/news
Türkiye forges ahead with diplomacy and aid for Palestine: Under the leadership of President Erdoğan, Türkiye rallies the global community to end the plight of ...
dailysabah.com/politics/diplomacy/turkiye-forges-ahead-with-diplomacy-and-aid-for-palestine
Argentina asks to join Nato as President Milei seeks more prominent role: Rolling coverage of the international stories of interest to our readers
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“The operations on NATO’s eastern flank have a very serious background”: At the handover of brigade command, the Nordkurier spoke to the two generals Nawrat and ...
nordkurier.de/regional/neubrandenburg/die-einsaetze-an-der-nato-ostflanke-haben-einen-sehr-ernsten-hintergrund-2452392
Turkish combat drones help Mali control its land: Minister: Türkiye, Mali agree to focus on mutual investments, infrastructure projects to enhance bilateral ...
yenisafak.com/en/news/turkish-combat-drones-help-mali-control-its-land-minister-3681612
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All about Türkiye’s marinas along the southern coast: With the country’s extensive coastline, it’s no surprise that Türkiye has a number of impressive marinas ...
dailysabah.com/life/travel/all-about-turkiyes-marinas-along-the-southern-coast
CBRT showed it'll do 'whatever is necessary' for disinflation: Governor: Türkiye's central bank has shown how serious it is about ensuring disinflation ...
dailysabah.com/business/economy/cbrt-showed-itll-do-whatever-is-necessary-for-disinflation-governor
How Turks stand out in their celebration of kids: Next Tuesday is National Sovereignty and Children's Day here in Türkiye, and for the occasion ...
dailysabah.com/life/how-turks-stand-out-in-their-celebration-of-kids/news
'It's important for EU, Netherlands to maintain good relations with Türkiye,' says Dutch premier
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Türkiye, Pakistan discuss defense cooperation: Turkish Chief of General Staff Gen. Metin Gurak meets top Pakistani military officials in Rawalpindi
yenisafak.com/en/news/turkiye-pakistan-discuss-defense-cooperation-3681593
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Turkish govt to tackle climate change with new law: With climate change challenging the country, the government readies a new law to reduce the fallout
dailysabah.com/turkiye/turkish-govt-to-tackle-climate-change-with-new-law/news
Argentine students, teachers protest Milei's budget cuts drive: Argentina's public universities and students held protests against sharp budget cuts by the ...
dailysabah.com/business/economy/argentine-students-teachers-protest-mileis-budget-cuts-drive
A NATO state said it can buy Patriots for Ukraine from other countries: Ukraine desperately needs more air-defense systems, including Patriots ...
businessinsider.com/a-nato-state-said-it-can-buy-patriots-for-ukraine-from-other-countries-2024-4
Türkiye's BIST 100 index closes Tuesday on low note: Benchmark index declines 131.71 points from previous close
yenisafak.com/en/news/turkiyes-bist-100-index-closes-tuesday-on-low-note-3681425
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Turgut Özal, Türkiye’s eighth president, remembered: Senior officials, his family, supporters and politicians paid tribute on Wednesday to Turgut Özal ...
dailysabah.com/politics/turgut-ozal-turkiyes-eighth-president-remembered/news
Estonian Defence Forces chief adamant Estonia would win war against Russia: General Martin Herem, Commander of Estonias Defence Forces, firmly believes that if ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451864/
Türkiye sends 9th aid ship to Gaza, consolidating role as top relief supplier: Erdogan
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NATO secretary-general says some allies have air defense systems they could give to Ukraine
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-missiles-patriots-nato-a4fa0e8738c0891ceeb15307e028cb22
Quick Glance: Kyiv's Urgent Air Defence Need Highlighted by NATO Chief
- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg highlights Ukraine's critical need for additional air defences during the G7 Summit in Capri.
- He mentions positive signals of military aid commitments from NATO members and the US House of Representatives' vote on a aid package for Kyiv.
- Stoltenberg acknowledges new pledges of support from Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands, stressing the importance of earlier and increased assistance.
- These statements precede a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and the NATO-Ukraine Council, with President Volodimir Zelenski participating via video link.
Turkey’s AKP MPs continue to draw ire for luxury lifestyles, this time due to Rolex watch
duvarenglish.com/turkeys-akp-mps-continue-to-draw-ire-for-luxury-lifestyles-this-time-due-to-rolex-watch-news-64227
Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding AKP Politicians for Luxury Watches and Social Media
- AKP's Parliamentary Group Deputy Chair Bahadır Yenişehirlioğlu caused a stir by sharing a photo on social media where he wore a Rolex watch worth half a million Turkish liras while interacting with visitors in parliament.
- The Rolex watch worn by AKP lawmaker Yenişehirlioğlu is part of the 'Rolex Submariner Date' and 'Rolex GMT-Master' models, priced between 16,200 (562,000 liras) and 16,800 euros.
- An employee earning the minimum wage of 17,002 Turkish liras would need to work for almost three years to afford the watch worth 562,000 liras.
- After numerous negative comments were posted under the lawmaker's photo, Yenişehirlioğlu removed the post from his account.
Immigrants expose human rights violations at repatriation center in southern Turkey
duvarenglish.com/immigrants-expose-human-rights-violations-at-repatriation-center-in-southern-turkey-news-64228
Dutch privacy watchdog recommends government organisations stop using Facebook: The Dutch privacy watchdog AP on Friday said it was recommending that government ...
reuters.com/world/europe/dutch-privacy-watchdog-recommends-government-organisations-stop-using-facebook-2024-04-19/
Winter is coming (back) — Finland braces for heavy snowfall: Temperatures are set to drop below zero across the country this weekend, with heavy snow showers ...
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Archer Aviation aims to start electric air taxi trials in India next year: Archer Aviation , backed by Stellantis and Boeing , aims to begin trials of its ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/archer-aviation-aims-start-electric-air-taxi-trials-india-next-year-2024-04-19/
Quick Glance: Archer Aviation to Initiate Electric Air Taxi Trials in India Next Year
- Archer Aviation, backed by Stellantis and Boeing, aims to start trials of its electric air taxi in India next year, ahead of a planned commercial launch in 2026.
- Partnered with InterGlobe Enterprises to help alleviate traffic congestion in cities.
- Working with India's aviation watchdog to secure regulatory approvals for trials in the country.
- Planning to launch initially in New York with India as its primary international market.
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