by Antonio G. Di Benedetto the company announced four different proof-of-concept add-ons that may or may not ever be released There aren’t many details on the concepts yet though the 2nd Display and Dual Display are the most straightforward They’re meant for people who want a mobile multimonitor setup that doesn’t require a secondary device to plug in or keep charged The 2nd Display is like attaching an 8-inch iPad Mini to your laptop with a vertical orientation that could be great for social feeds and communication apps like Slack or Microsoft Teams It has a panel with a 1920 x 1200-pixel resolution and 60Hz which is plenty of resolution for a small screen The Dual Display Concept takes the ThinkBook 16P Gen 6 and turns it into a triple-monitor setup The two attachable displays are each 13.3 inches with 2880 x 1920-pixel resolution and 120Hz refresh nearly as heavy as carrying a 13-inch MacBook Air with your ThinkBook I saw this setup and the 2nd Display Concept in an early in-person preview and while having a triple-monitor laptop seemed awesome The Dual Display Concept was cumbersome to set up the 2nd Display was easy to work with and felt like a no-brainer if it ever comes to market I didn’t get to see them but they’re such different ideas sharing the same name Lenovo doesn’t have many details yet on the Tiko Pro horizontal screen attachment but having an additional display for widgets seems nifty I bet its teleprompter function would sell many units on that sole feature But the Tiko emoji friend looks like an absolute charmer It’s a circular screen to display what Lenovo calls “a compact AI emotional interaction companion” that “helps users stay informed and engaged throughout their workday.” I’m all about emojis and this is an emoji buddy you can attach to your laptop I don’t know why the business-focused ThinkBook 16P Gen 6 is simultaneously the platform for multimonitor features for power users and a digital equivalent to an emotional support animal, but I’m here for it regardless. Let’s see if any of these concepts survive the cutting room floor. Asia / Funding and Investment Roundup: Scout 24 This week's funding and investment roundup starts in Europe where the German market leader is soaking up real estate data at a rapid pace.. German real estate giant has acquired the real estate developer database provider Exploreal for an undisclosed sum Exploreal provides data on upcoming construction projects in Austria the company's founder Alexander Bosak will remain in charge of Exploreal while co-founder Matthias Grosse is understood to have left the business "Scout24 has taken over 100 percent of the shares in Exploreal and is pursuing the strategy of continuously developing ImmoScout24 beyond an advertising platform and building a comprehensive ecosystem for all customer groups our customers will benefit from better data in all our products in the future." This deal adds another string to Scout24's 'data bow'; the business bought German real estate data provider Bulwiengesa in December Scout24's parent company ImmoScout24 has entered a partnership with the revolutionary AI virtual staging startup Proptexx This collaboration brings AI-driven virtual staging and refurnishing solutions to ImmoScout24’s platform revolutionizing how homebuyers and renters explore and personalize properties online using Proptexx's industry-leading virtual home staging widget ImmoScout24 users can now interact with property listings like never before "Our collaboration with PropTexx on the AI-powered image gallery allows our users to imagine properties in ways never before possible—with personalized staging that resonates emotionally and visually We are very happy with the results of this feature which is driving up our user engagement on the platform." Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer at PropTexx "Working with such an innovative and forward-thinking team has been both inspiring and transformative interactive tools that fundamentally change how people connect with their future homes And this is just the start—we’re paving the way for a new era in home discovery and personalization "This isn’t just about adding another feature to a website It’s about reinventing how people engage with real estate online—creating a personal and inspiring journey that deepens the emotional connection with listings The Denmark-based curated holiday rentals platform Landfolk has acquired Danitalia as part of an expansion into Italy The acquisition added more than 130 holiday homes to Landfolk's 3000-strong portfolio of hand-picked properties in Scandinavia and Germany Danitalia boss Elisabeth Hjorth has become country manager for Italy in the process "We’re delighted to welcome Danitalia to the Landfolk family and to take our first step into the Italian market Italy has always been a dream destination for travellers who have shown a clear interest in authentic and unique Italian homes "This acquisition not only brings Italy into our portfolio but also marks an exciting moment for Landfolk as we explore mergers and acquisitions as a strategic growth lever we’re excited to build something extraordinary in Italy." Online Marketplaces interviewed Schwarz Lausten in September 2024. Read it in full here. Spanish language publication El Español has reported that the iBuying startup Tiko is close to bankruptcy El Español says Tiko has outstanding debts of circa €2 million and is in the process of appointing a bankruptcy administrator after submitting pre-bankruptcy proceedings for itself and its subsidiary Housell, which it acquired in 2024 Tiko pivoted its model slightly towards becoming a brokerage in 2024—founder Sina Afra told Online Marketplaces himself—but now it appears the strategic change hasn't paid off.. KE Holdings has terminated the agreement to acquire the home renovations firm Space Wisdom Decoration KE Holdings withdrew from the deal because of "the uncertainty of reaching delivery conditions and other factors" KE first announced the acquisition of Space Wisdom on Oct with Beike Meijia penning a deal to buy a 98 percent stake for about CNY1.6 billion (USD219 million) The termination was fair and reasonable and in the interest of Ke and its shareholders without affecting the firm's business or financial situation The real estate giant already holds a 2% stake in Space Wisdom via its subsidiary Beike Meijia The Saudi Arabian proptech company Rize has secured a Series A funding round worth $35 million in equity and debt and Aqar (a Saudi Arabian real estate portal) Aqar already provides Rize's BNPL offer on its marketplace The firm says it will use the funds to establish a presence in Riyadh Rize provides tenants in Saudi Arabia a significantly easier way of paying rent where traditionally an entire year's worth of rent is paid upfront Tenants use Rize to pay in 12 monthly instalments with the proptech charging 15%+ as a service fee depending on the tenants' circumstances such as credit scores and the specifics of the tenancy agreement "We have worked hard to develop our internal technologies to enable the automation process and make the rental experience smoother This investment round is a significant step to enhance our technologies and accelerate the company’s growth." Fractional real estate specialist Micro Mitti has raised INR900 million ($10.4 million) from several investors including high-net-worth individuals from Indore Micro Mitti says it will use the majority of the money to fund project developments in Indore with the rest reserved for improving the firm's proptech platform with a special focus on AI-driven analytics operates a unique model to facilitate the fractional ownership of real estate in India developing self-funded real estate projects and listing the properties through a private-placement "This funding marks a significant milestone for MicroMitti and highlights the trust and confidence of Indore’s business community in our vision The capital raised will fuel the expansion of our proptech platform with a focus on AI-driven analytics and automation while also supporting large-scale real estate developments aimed at generating long-term wealth." Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This week's Product Roundup starts with Avito (twice)..   Europe: Avito partners with M2Data for listing verifications Avito Real Estate.. This week's funding and investment roundup starts with a major deal in Russia that could see a public flotation shortly..... the parent company of India-based rental platform NestAway posted INR2.6 billion ($31 million U.S.) in consolidated operating revenue.. Realtor.com has reported strong growth in traffic Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_4" ).setAttribute( "value" Beautiful, Blue-Eyed Babes! 35 Dog Breeds With Blue Eyes 11 Hairless (and Partially Hairless) Cat Breeds Why Is My Dog Shaking? From Over-Excitement to Medical Issues, Experts Break Down the Reasons Dogs Tremble BirdsAll BirdsCockatooChickenParrotThe 150 Best Bird Names Best Pet Chicken Breeds for Beginners (& Those to Avoid) Home/Pet NewsAthletic Poodle's Impressive Snowy Trail Run Even Leaves Huskies in AweTalk about speed Dogs like Siberian Huskies and Alaskan Malamutes are well known for their ability to pull their humans through the snow breeds like Poodles are less often associated with these winter activities But that doesn’t mean they don’t enjoy them just as much it appears to be one of his favorite pastimes His impressive speed and endurance are indeed a sight to behold Check out his athletic snow run in this video from December 16: We’re unable to load this content right now View directly on Instagram It’s safe to say he slept well at night after an epic run like this I know I’m feeling tired out just watching him But he has some great motivation because he’s regularly photographed in the northern lights of Norway I would also brave the elements for a view like his Tiko’s majestic run had people enchanted. One shared, “Takes zoomies to another level!!” It sure does! Viewer @rena_tries_grooming responded, “Just imagining how good the fresh, cold air must feel on his clean face.” He makes the cold look inviting. Viewer @cleo.and.deborah remarked, “Tiko is on a superhero poodle mission!” All he needs is a cape because he has the spirit. It might be as enjoyable for our dogs as it is for us to bundle them up and take them out for a winter run, especially with months of cold weather still ahead. Just as long as there’s a warm fire and a cup of cocoa to welcome us home at the end of the day. LLC and respective content providers on this website Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website Tiko is part of the range of Magic Bay accessories for the Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 6 Although Lenovo is unveiling a number of new devices at MWC 2025 that’s not all the tech manufacturer is showcasing which the firm is describing as a "compact AI emotional interaction companion." Think of it a bit like a physical Microsoft Bob for the 21st century - Tiko is part of Lenovo’s Magic Bay ecosystem proof of concepts which the company has developed for professionals using the ThinkBook 16p Gen 6 which is currently not available in North America and Lenovo has gone all out with a series of attachable accessories there’s the Magic Bay Dual Display Concept This is a dual 13.3-inch attachable secondary screen that turns the ThinkBook 16p into a multi-screen workstation Lenovo says this will be ideal for “data visualization and collaborative projects” and allows users to view multiple applications simultaneously without needing an external monitor there’s the Magic Bay 2nd Display Concept This is a compact 8-inch screen intended to function as an AI dashboard for on-the-go professionals It will provide quick access to productivity tools Getting back to the Magic Bay “codename Tiko” concept Lenovo describes it as a “compact AI emotional interaction companion that displays real-time emoji-style status provides interactive gesture-based responses and offers personalized emoji notifications.” It has an expressive AI interface to help users stay informed and engaged throughout their workday Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news features and guidance your business needs to succeed there's the Magic Bay “codename Tiko Pro,” which is a more serious alternative and offers a real-time widget interface and Lenovo AI Now integration and will act as an always-on assistant to help streamline information In that time he wrote for most of the UK’s PC magazines you will then be prompted to enter your display name The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee We protect displaced people and support them as they build a new future The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas brings renewed hope to Gaza and we are ready to scale up our work to meet the enormous needs We started our relief efforts after World War Two we work in both new and protracted crises across 40 countries where we help save lives and rebuild futures NRC works to protect the rights of displaced people during crisis NORCAP works to better protect and empower people affected by crises and climate change We collaborate with partners on finding solutions to meet the needs of people at risk Get the latest news from our work in the field we lived an average life,” recalls Vivian “We could feed our families and loved ones Vivian and her four children fled without knowing which direction to take “We were just walking and looking for a safe place to stay for few hours,” she says they found themselves in Befang where Vivian was able to rent a car and drive to the regional capital since they had neither relatives nor friends who could offer them shelter Vivian was able to find a way to travel to Tiko in Cameroon’s Southwest region where a relative was kind enough to accommodate her and her children and it was not easy for our hosts to receive us.” “I had to sell chin-chin [a deep-fried crunchy snack] and groundnuts to try to put something on the table,” she says but they were not paying us and things were not moving.” When asked how she survived these conditions she mentioned that neighbours and friends of her hosts were worried about her and used to stop by and lend a hand from time to time Vivian lacked the means to send her children to school “They didn’t attend school for almost three years,” she says “Neither I nor my host had the means to pay for their schooling Vivian has always been a strong and engaged woman with a lot of determination she started working on farms to sell vegetables at the market “I was working on one lady’s farm and things were not going as smoothly as I wished,” she says I could make XAF 10,000 a month [equivalent to USD 16] while other times it might be only XAF 5,000 I was also continuing my chin-chin business that was giving me some extra income.” Displaced people and their host communities in Cameroon especially in the Northwest and Southwest regions The high level of insecurity in these two regions flooding and a rise in competition over natural resources continue to have a severe impact on food supplies The regions are experiencing seven consecutive years of reduced agricultural production compared to the five-year average and household food stocks are below pre-crisis levels The majority of poor households that still have stocks of staple foods have enough to last a month at most The situation is precarious in both regions and female-headed households are more likely to be food-insecure than male-headed households Access to basic social services is also unfavourable to women This is even more serious for pregnant or breastfeeding women who do not have immediate access to health facilities and are obliged to walk long distances or use unsuitable means of transport A total of 3.2 million people needed emergency food assistance in 2023 in Cameroon One of the ways that the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) assists to people affected by conflict is through multi-purpose cash assistance Displaced people and their host communities receive cash assistance to help pay for temporary accommodation We work with partners to target those most likely to need assistance Vivian contacted the livelihoods team at NRC and received XAF 125,000 in cash assistance She decided to stop working on farms and concentrate on her chin-chin business I was able to increase my chin-chin and groundnut sales to the extend that I am now one of the biggest suppliers in town,” she says proudly “I even expanded the business to sell wood and clothes.” Vivian is now a thriving and respected businesswoman in Tiko where she supplies many of the village's residents and shops with her goods Thanks to her business and the income it generates and buy yoghurt to drink,” says Vivian “I can even do my hair and take care of myself It hasn’t been like that for the past five years so I still can’t fathom how my story has changed so positively,” she says With support from the Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) NRC provided displacement-affected families with cash assistance for three months beginning November 2023 in the Northwest and Southwest regions of Cameroon Each displaced family received cash equivalent to approximately USD 248 The project aims to achieve long-term solutions and contribute to peacebuilding and social cohesion amongst displacement-affected populations This includes people who have been displaced The project is addressing the underlying causes of the crisis such as limited services NRC and its local partners particularly target community-based organisations working with women since they are often marginalised from conflict resolution mechanisms We seek to empower displacement-affected women to identify and implement solutions to the issues that most affect them Vivian is one of 28,695 people who received assistance from NRC in Cameroon in 2023 Over 18,400 of these were assisted with the support of NDICI in the Northwest and Southwest regions of the country Sign up to our newsletter to read more stories from around the world +47 23 10 98 00nrc@nrc.no +47 90 56 23 29media@nrc.no fundraising@nrc.no Over 90 per cent of our global revenue goes directly to fulfil our purpose Indonesian singer Bunga Citra Lestari (R) and her husband the South Jakarta Police’s Criminal Investigation Unit initiated the investigation following a complaint filed in 2022 by Aryawardhana’s ex-wife Arina Winarto which claimed discrepancies in PT Arjuna Advaya’s financial records during the time Aryawardhana served as the director of the company Winarto’s lawyer stated that having "complete control over the company’s financial operations," Aryawardhana closed the company in 2019 due to financial troubles subsequent examination of the company’s financial statements by Winarto revealed suspicious activities implying manipulation and Aryawardhana was unable to offer adequate explanations for the inconsistencies found were married in June 2014 and divorced in Oct a 41-year-old well-known figure in the Indonesian music industry Email: evne@vnexpress.netTel: 028 7300 9999 - Ext 8556 ENGIE announces the takeover of tiko through a capital increase retain their stake in the company's capital Focused on the control of domestic energy consumption this young company offers solutions for managing a wide range of electrical equipment in private homes The aggregation of all connected homes enables the creation of virtual energy plants has developed a unique technology for exploiting the full potential of electrical equipment (water heaters electrical outlets etc.) that may be present in most individual homes The tiko solution connects these devices to a platform and makes them controllable The user has a personalized dashboard that centralizes all his data in a highly secure way he can then control his electricity consumption and comfort according to his needs or optimize his self-consumption strategy (heating the DHW supplying the household appliances via the connected sockets Besides the micro-local management of their energy consumption users of tiko solutions may participate in schemes to aggregate connected homes and create extensive flexible energy consumption which react intelligently to fluctuations in the electricity network some facilities are able to vary their heating cycle slightly until generation returns to normal frees up additional electricity capacity for the collective electricity network The company has developed algorithms based on machine learning that allow these short-term erasures to be carried out without affecting the customer's comfort general manager of tiko: "We are excited to be part of the ENGIE group its know-how in all aspects of energy and its unique combination of energy supply will enable tiko to express its full potential accelerate its development and integration and and thereby contribute significantly to the energy transition that is under way” Directly linked to the Group’s strategy of decentralization and digitization this investment will ultimately result in the creation of genuine energy communities on multiple levels from the individual home to the national electricity network and this in territories as varied as those of the Group This operation will also enable ENGIE to support tiko’s strategy of international development - the company has already sold several thousand copies of its solution in Switzerland says: “The unique technology developed by tiko will enable us to create new services for our residential customers and move towards the building of decentralized energy communities It effectively completes our portfolios of load-balancing and storage solutions which are so crucial to the achievement of the energy transition.” To learn more about tiko, click here You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Ena ika20 ni Janueri 2025, e kaya na mataveilewai na Urupskiy District Court of the Karachayevo-Circassian Republic mai Rusia Ena sega ni biu e valeniveivesu ena gauna qo sa tekivu vulica o tinana na iVolatabu kei ira na iVakadinadina i Jiova E qoroya na nodra doka na iVakadinadina i Jiova na iVolatabu kei na nodra dauloloma Na tikinivolatabu cava e vakayaloqaqataki kemudrau vakaveiwatini mo drau vosota Au dau vakasamataka vakatitobu na 1 Korinica 10:​13 e kaya: “E sega ni dua na veivakatovolei e yacovi kemuni me duatani mai na kena era dau sotava na kena vo oya ni na sega ni vakalaiva moni sotava na ka ni veivakatovolei oni na sega ni taqea rawa ena vakarautaka tale ga na sala moni vosota rawa kina.” Ena vica na yabaki sa oti dua na ka neirau vakatovolei vakaveiwatini E sucu na luvei keirau qai tauvi koya na mate ni vakasama ia e vinakati me dua e tiko ga vata kei koya rau coqa vakacalaka na itubutubu nei watiqu ena vuku ni mavoa sa yalani tale ga na ka e rawa ni cakava o tinana Au raica ena tikinivolatabu qori ni ka ni veivakatovolei au sotava tiko e tiki ni ituvaki ni bula eda sa tu kina nikua Ia keirau vakila ena levu na gauna ni volekati keirau o Jiova e veivakayaloqaqataki me keirau vosota tiko Au vinakata sara ga me wali na leqa qo ena kena gauna totolo Ia au nuidei ni na tiko vata kei au o Jiova ke balavu mada ga na veivakatovolei au sotava Se mani veivakatovolei cava eda sotava, eda vakavinavinaka ni noda ivakaruru o Jiova eda marau ni vakararavi vua.​—Same 5:11 Era lai vesuki Aleksey na vakailesilesi ena vanua ni nona cakacaka iKarua ni gauna e caka kina na vaqaqara e nona vale Caka na vaqaqara ena vale nei tinai Aleksey kei ira na mataveitacini Era vesu ena vuku ni nodra vakabauta na iVakadinadina i Jiova mai Rusia qai tabaka (print) tale ga na lisi ni yacadra kece na iVakadinadina i Jiova era vesu tiko ena gauna qo an electro-pop creator just breaking through the online mold Viral sensation Tiko keeps growing his roster – from YouTube to TikTok to the airwaves The young personality returned recently with UPSIDE DOWN a carefully curated record that tilts down tempo-wise and shifts his style and now today is following that up with a holiday song for you all to embrace the season “The Naughty List” is a fun tune that is less spacey and atmospheric and more classic than other releases but caters to his young fans that are growing up with him like everything else he does to talk about where he is at this point in his journey This album plays into a range of vocal abilities and stylings we haven’t quite heard from you yet I’m going to start posting a lot more content as Jayden “Why not go ahead and start making songs in my real voice?” I’ve gotten countless requests for music in my real voice and now it’s finally time I can share some because we are so intrigued with your inflections and tone how do you know whether a song is more suited for the higher-pitched electronic-tinged voice or the stripped down You balance out the two wonderfully on these 14 songs I like to think about it from a listener’s perspective and what times feel right for the voices to switch on my song “FLY,” I didn’t shape the song as is typically done where an artist may be featured on a single verse; I wanted more of a duet between Tiko and Jayden going back and forth Being young and successful has always come with its pros and cons but now to be young and successful and online is on another level And what keeps you inspired to do all that you’re doing I have more freedom to do the things I love and can even continue doing it as a career The main motivation for continuing to make content are my fans and knowing I’ll put a smile on even just one fan’s face is enough to make it all worth it UPSIDE DOWN feels a lot more open-minded but a lot more intentional than your debut Were you listening to different music yourself Tell us a bit about the writing and recording process that led to this release being what it is today The first few songs I made for the album were “TESSELLATION,” “Tongue Twisted,” and “Honey.” Then I went on several trips and my mind was opened up to all sorts of new ideas It also helped listening to more music and hearing what’s going viral in the world today I feel that I’ve had a lot of creative freedom with all my music however UPSIDE DOWN was different because I was able to express myself in a way I haven’t been able to do previously through Tiko Bringing myself into my content will hopefully help many of my fans connect with me as a person We think what people are gravitating towards on this record and with your music as a whole is how you seem to maintain a groove throughout These songs are grounded in its groove – feeling acts as the base for each song especially “Heartless” and “Honey.” It’s pop and has a nostalgic sound for being so fresh How would you define your vibe as an artist – as a true musician outside of the streaming I try my best to make sure all my songs have unique styles and melodies The vibe of my music is different for every song but the overarching goal is to make the listener feel happy and good about themselves I specifically write the melodies I do because they make people feel happier I’ll rewrite entire songs just because my friends don’t think it’s enough as well as music lovers and our readers alike My other hope is for my listeners to see more of me as Jayden I want to build out my Jayden brand and start posting a lot more content as well as making a lot more music as Jayden is there one song – or maybe two – that you think wholly define where you are right now as an artist and as Tiko in the UPSIDE DOWN era (We’re leaning towards “Right in Front of Me” or single release “FLICKER,” but there are quite a few to choose from!) “Right in Front of Me” and “FLY” are some of my best I love how those turned out and “FLY” is my personal favorite when it comes to the Jayden/Tiko duets There’s a lot more that I think also defines me And everyone can expect a lot of new music I will be pushing my IRL channel as well as Jayden on the streaming platforms a lot more over the next few months I plan to move to LA to create even more videos CHECK OUT TIKO’S LIFE BY FOLLOWING HIM ON INSTAGRAM “THE NAUGHTY LIST,” IS OUT NOW and website in this browser for the next time I comment Tiko Africa an organization that offers sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services to young people and adolescent girls in five African countries is shopping for a partner to help collect voice biometrics from its users in Kenya for the enhancement of its digital identification platform the purpose of the project is to boost the organization’s one-to-many (1:N) capabilities of the voice biometrics feature on its digital platform called Tiko Tiko Africa has operations in Burkina Faso voice biometrics will be collected from Tiko clinics and pharmacies as well as households in Kenya with the data expected to serve three key purposes These are to enable the identification of users through their voice biometrics using a Tiko card or their phone number ensure identification of the same user who comes back many times for the same services or products as well as activate a fraud prevention system by making it impossible for users to access other accounts even if they present a Tiko card linked to such accounts The project is starting on a pilot that will see the training of the voices collected on the Tiko platform to improve their identifiability The deadline for submission of bids is March 4 The project owners say the suitable provider of the service should be located in Kenya and one that has the required software tools and other technical capabilities to offer an end-to-end service The tender announcement also outlines other technical requirements to be considered by bidders and how interested firms or individuals can apply The use of voice biometrics is growing in popularity although it faces threats of 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Continue Reading Learn More Copyright © 2025 Biometrics Research Group Web Design by Studio1337 UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Martha Tiko Ondoga a founding member of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has pleaded with President Yoweri Museveni to intervene and pardon him along with his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale are in Luzira Prison since November last year including treachery and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition Concerns have been raised over Besigye’s health after he went on hunger strike to protest the detention said that President Museveni should be kind to Besigye regarding his deteriorating health and enable him to have access to good medical care who served as Head Teacher at Kampala City Schools made this appeal during a press briefing in Arua City the FDC’s Secretary for Publicity in Arua City noted that releasing Besigye from prison will not affect the proceedings in court but rather enable him to access health care Besigye’s lawyers have made applications the to court seeking his release from prison Tags Europe / Ten Questions with Sina Afra Turkey-based iBuyer and brokerage Tiko was founded in 2017 and has raised in excess of $65 million since. And 2024 looks set to be a growth year for the startup, which is no better exemplified by the recent acquisition of the Madrid-based brokerage Housell Online Marketplaces reached out to Tiko CEO Sina Afra (pictured) to build our understanding of the business selling or buying a house takes several months clients face legal issues that further complicate the process we have harnessed the power of technology to accelerate the buying and selling of homes in Spain and Portugal at every step of the process efficient and transparent real estate brokerage experience that prioritises the client and we offer the best possible service by providing agents with the best tools on the market We offer buyers and sellers an easy and simple buying and selling process in which we help them buy or sell a house as quickly as possible without compromising on attention to detail we use the most advanced technology in the market and marketing tools to amplify the reach of a property to many more potential buyers—which is a win-win for both parties We also believe in building trust in our system partly to change the bad reputation of the real estate sector We only partner with chosen real estate agent partners our internal platform Impulsa facilitates agents with an interconnected set of tools buyers and sellers with Tiko do not have to worry about anything because the real estate agent solves everything—even the paperwork and bureaucratic issues afterwards—via Impulsa Our business model is based on earning a commission on property sales thanks to our great real estate brokerage service and main business model for 2024 Thanks to our recent acquisition of Housell which makes us the largest digital real estate agency in Spain We are always open to new sources of financing although we are well financed for now Our future need for financing will depend on our progress this year This year we will focus most of our efforts on strengthening our brokerage business line This is our highest priority in our 2024 business plan so that we can multiply the volume of transactions by a factor of ten we have incorporated new important positions to lead this brokerage area and are creating a network of the best real estate agents we intend to incorporate 700 real estate agents in the next 12 months we will continue to work on the Impulsa platform Tiko believes in the power of data to help our clients sell or buy their homes it takes on average of five months to sell a house to source a buyer and complete a sale in just 40 days According to a recent survey we conducted in-house more than half of Spaniards (53%) expect to sell their home in less than three months the seller is in a relative hurry to sell their home The good news is that the consumer is increasingly digital—8 out of 10 Spaniards would sell their home online without contacting the buyer We are optimistic and the trend is positive Inflation is expected to be controlled and interest rates are expected to fall in the coming months thus reducing the cost of financing home purchases with the shortage of supply and rising rental prices We believe that the situation will improve and that we will do well especially with a business model like ours which is more innovative and fresher than the competition The Housell acquisition means Tiko is now one of the largest players in Proptech in Spain This fundamental move consolidates our position among the market leaders in the Spanish real estate market and lays the basis for our future expansion we are committed to sustainable growth and we make strategic decisions that allow us to grow every year a little more we want to scale our business to other European countries and continue to expand Although we continue to offer unique products and services such as an immediate sale or guaranteed sale our brokerage philosophy is to sell the client's home as if it were our own We have extensive experience in this thanks to our time at iBuying and we give the utmost attention and dedication to each home We invest in the most read media and social networks and we have a trusted base of buyers and a private network for investors We are also experts in valuation and data analysis we have the most reliable information on properties for sale and sale and we provide a great after-sales service related to financing thanks to our data and agreements with partners I think technology is still a taboo in real estate Our industry is one of the largest worldwide but one of the slowest to embrace digitalization There remains a prejudice about how to sell a house online we have proven that if you give attentive service and give the customer confidence Already a member? 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Sign up Explore our Food Tours → Tiko Tuskadze, chef-owner of London’s celebrated Little Georgia restaurants, with one branch in Islington and one in Hackney, shares her love for the food of Georgia, her home country, in her first book, Supra: A Feast of Georgian Cooking (Pavilion Books) features the recipes and stories that have been passed down through her family for generations We recently had the chance to chat with Tuskadze and hear more about her career trajectory the work that went into creating Supra and the role that food played in her childhood in Georgia Can you tell us a bit about how you became interested in food and cooking I had the idea that I wanted to run a restaurant and ended up taking over a failing spot At that time I brought my two aunts over from Georgia to cook as I didn’t have any background in kitchens except just watching my family – food was a big part of my childhood My grandmother was an absolutely brilliant cook and we adopted all the dishes in the restaurant from what we used to eat at home My whole concept was recreating the home environment starting with the decoration and design of the restaurant and most importantly with the food we were making It wasn’t only a business for me; I was away from home and the restaurant was an almost therapeutic way for me to deal with nostalgia all the pictures and things were actually brought from my home And then my aunts were recreating the recipes that used to be cooked and served in our home I wanted them to feel like they’re coming to somebody’s house I didn’t have a background in running a restaurant or as a professional chef when I first started out It’s changing now as restaurants are becoming more popular everybody was a great cook because we weren’t as spoiled with restaurants as we are now – all the entertainment was happening at home You give from your heart and you know the taste you’re going for That’s why we say there are as many cheese breads as there are women in Georgia because each woman makes it in a different way And it was often a competition as to who makes it best My aunts went back to Georgia because I had to close that first restaurant as I was moving to a new area and now it’s very hard to bring them back as the rules changed But having a family-oriented kitchen meant that I was involved in everything and the more you work the more you develop and become more creative they don’t have a professional background but they are all great cooks I have to season the food so that it tastes like what we used to eat at home – sometimes people even think that I have an Indian background because we do very spicy food but that’s how we used to have it at home But it’s true that if you do something right and if you are genuinely honest The restaurant business can be hard but it’s really enjoyable because I feel that I’m spending a certain amount of my time in Georgia What made you decide to write a book Customers were always approaching me and asking “What’s the recipe for that?” I always gave it to them because it’s not a secret – it doesn’t matter if you can follow the recipe Just as people wear the same clothes differently it’s the same with the food – a lot of it has to do with personality people were always encouraging me to write a book You have to know how to write the recipe exactly Plus I was thinking that I don’t want to write a book with only recipes because the restaurant’s very personal for me So each recipe should have the story behind it and not just directions and a list of ingredients And actually it happened that publishers approached me and asked if I’d write a Georgian cookbook I explained to them how I wanted it to be done What I can offer is the way we do things at Little Georgia it has to be my story because otherwise I just won’t be able to do it Writing the book gave me the opportunity to thank all my family for what they’ve given me to acknowledge how much they gave me in life So the book ended up being a kind of big thanks to my family and it was the best way I could have done it Did the writing process unearth any particular feelings or memories I was just sitting and writing these little stories and it made me so homesick that I had to go back to Georgia some of which I hadn’t been to for more than 30 years And during the writing process I was surrounded by so many people who came alive It was a very emotional process but it was… you know how sometimes you are sad but it is a pleasant kind of sadness It’s like when you are in love and you are missing somebody it’s almost pleasurable to carry it around Your family plays a prominent role in the book It’s a whole experience of eating because the food was bringing everybody together I was brought up in a family where my grandmother she was an excellent cook but she also had a day job She was headmistress of a boarding school for blind children So she practically had two jobs – in the daytime the first thing she was doing was going to the market getting a whole lot of food and then coming home to cook and my grandfather would always bring many people to our house because everybody knew that we had something delicious on neighbors – my childhood was always full of people because he had a type of job where he always had a lot of people visiting from different parts of the Soviet Union – it was the Soviet Union at that time – and even from abroad all the entertaining was happening at home every second day he used to have his close friends over for dinner – he had around twenty best friends And listening to them, I never got bored. Sometimes when you are at a supra you think, oh god, the toast masters are going to talk But their generation was brought up listening to other generations: the way they were enjoying themselves Do you have any thoughts on the increased interest in Georgia and Georgian food recently At the moment Georgia is very popular and everyone seems to be visiting Even some of my unadventurous friends decided to take the risk to go and see Georgia And they’re coming back absolutely enamored – they all want to go back and live there I remember that when we opened the restaurant and Georgia wasn’t as popular a travel editor at The Guardian wrote an article about Little Georgia She loved the food and atmosphere so much she decided to travel and see the country for herself we are doing something right that people are getting so interested in Georgia one of the things I loved most about living there was the spontaneity but it used to be that you’d never know who was going to turn up at your doorstep without letting you know that they’re coming – it was always something out of the blue So I remember the feeling of looking forward to the day because you never knew if something amazing was going to happen This is the thing I was missing in London because every day when I woke up While it’s not possible to consider a move now I feel like Georgian is calling me back as I’m getting older This interview has been condensed and edited centers around him exploring his identity and growing up as an adoptee From the article: Yet Aa Tiko' (pronounced "ah tee-KOH") wrestled with his identity And more than two decades after she brought her son home Laurie still wrestles with the question: Should you adopt a baby from another country just because you can race and class led mom and son to create a podcast that launched this month In "All Relative: Defining Diego," they examine their own journey and ask uncomfortable questions about the international adoption boom Fiji Rugby Union operations manager Tiko Matawalu has addressed the recent brawl that took place during the Ra Rugby Union competition held at the Ra Sports Ground last Saturday which was captured in a video and uploaded on social media Matawalu has acknowledged that the issue stemmed from drunk spectators He emphasised such behaviour is unacceptable and has identified this as the root cause of the problem “The issue for that there was drunkards being allowed into the facility and that was the cause of the problem,” said Matawalu it was the team running after the spectators that were drunk and were swearing we’ve identified the problem.” are also investigating the incident to prevent similar occurrences in the future “The Fiji Sports Council has also taken the process and that is something that’s going to be investigated as we move forward from here “Events happening in the facilities is it’s an uncalled-for incident something that we don’t want to entertain.” Matawalu stressed the importance of maintaining tight security measures and ensuring that law enforcement is present during events “It’s about having the law enforcers and ensure that the securities are tight with the supporters and fans moving into the field making sure that they don’t carry alcohol with them inside or they are not drunk when they are in the facilities.” Powered by PageSuite Insider Picks writes about products and services to help you navigate when shopping online receives a commission from our affiliate partners when you buy through our links but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective Here's my dream travel scenario: I get to JFK via a delay-free subway ride After standing in the security line for a maximum wait of five minutes pass through the scanners without being stopped then shuffle through the airplane aisle and effortlessly launch my carry-on into the overhead bin I slide into my seat and promptly fall asleep for the duration of the flight it will remain a pipe dream because I can't control many parts of the journey like the state of the MTA or how picky the TSA agent is about the fact that I didn't take my Kindle out of my bag But everything I can control to make traveling as least stressful as possible and the type of suitcase I bring makes a big difference and looks a little different from most other suitcases out there.  Read more: The best carry-on bags you can buy It measures 22.7"x 9.5" x 14.5" and weighs just 7.2 pounds there's one large main compartment and one zippered compartment there's a zippered pocket to stash quick-grab essentials like your passport If you're using a carry-on in the first place you probably don't need anything fancier anyways and you can always use packing cubes if you want to be more organized As an over-packer (it's possible I'd wear those two extra outfits I was surprised to have some room leftover after packing my usual amount of things Because the frame is flexible and the canvas fabric also has give and toiletries into every inch of space possible I wasn't shy about stocking up on pastries to bring home and I packed away my heavier jacket instead of wearing it on my flight.  Read more: 26 packing essentials we never travel without — from a $150 mobile WiFi hotspot to a $6 pack of face wipes is a blend of natural cotton and synthetic polyester fibers giving it the casual look and soft feel of cotton but the strength of synthetic materials In case it does get tagged for check-in due to lack of overhead bin space it's tough enough to withstand being thrown around by luggage handlers.  While the suitcase isn't entirely waterproof it's safe to carry out for short periods of time in the rain I wheeled the suitcase home from the office on a rainy night — a walk of about 10 minutes total — and everything inside and out emerged fine the rain splatters drying up without a trace within a half hour.  and the handle is tight but extends and retracts smoothly as well Its light frame and fabric construction means you can lift it into the overhead bin quickly and avoid backing up the entire line of impatient passengers behind you.  Read more: 15 travel purchases that made my experience with international travel a lot less stressful My one point of contention is that I can't rest my purse or duffel bag on top as easily as I can on a hard-shelled suitcase — it takes a little extra finagling to ensure my second bag stays put.  I like using the suitcase because of its no-fuss reliability and durability it doesn't come with a battery pack or a built-in lock and host of other useful features make it a great carry-on regardless.  visited the construction site of Pristine's factory in Tiko located in the Southwest region of Cameroon although its amount has not been disclosed positions the company to enter the mineral water and soft drink market in Cameroon as early as 2025 The government has identified Pristine's investment as a priority industrial project This factory is being built in an area designated as an Economically Distressed Zone (EDZ) due to the impacts of Anglophone separatist violence in the Southwest and Northwest regions since late 2016 view this factory as a pioneering project for the reindustrialization of the Southwest region which has faced significant industrial destruction due to the conflict Pristine's factory will offer affordable products while focusing on processing local raw materials the company plans to benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) which provides access to a common market of around 1.3 billion consumers across Africa Pristine's entry into the market is expected to boost competition in the already fierce sector of mineral water and soft drinks in Cameroon The company will face tough competition from well-established rivals Source du Pays has dominated the mineral water market since 2016 with its popular Supermont brand Source du Pays made a strong comeback after several years and took market leadership from the Société des Eaux Minérales du Cameroun (SEMC) SEMC had been the uncontested leader in this market for decades which produced the “Opur” mineral water brand and the “Planète” soft drinks propelled Source du Pays to 67% market share in 2018 SEMC became the second-largest player in the market and launched the Vitale brand alongside Aquabelle and the well-known Source Tangui to compete with its rival’s low pricing strategies SEMC has been working to regain its footing over the past eight years and claimed 40% market share in 2021 Source du Pays and SEMC lead a market that already features around twenty other local and international brands Kribi Bitumen Plant Set to Start Construction in 2025 with Government Backing CEMAC Bond Market Hits CFA 8.45 Trillion in March 2025, Interest Rates Drop Cameroon’s Timber Output Projected to Rise in 2025 Despite Higher Export Taxes Central Africa Stock Exchange Sees 98% Drop in Trading Value in Q1 2025 Every week the economy and investment news from Cameroon Mboa Paris Trains 30 Young Cameroonians to Boost Tech and Entrepreneurship Cameroon Audit Targets Former Officials for Mismanagement in Agricultural Project Camwater Seeks Global Bids to Launch Bottled Water Lines in Five Cities Bafoussam Workshop Highlights Benefits of Cameroon-EU Trade Agreement Cameroon Could Reach 350,100 Tons of Cotton in 2025 (Beac) Paul Biya Appoints Johnny Razack as Chair of Cameroon’s National Investment Company Cameroon Refuses Work Visa Renewal for Casino and Super U Boss Over Toxic Workplace Claims Cameroon Joins Global Charter to Fight Illegal Fishing Cut to today's Yak and fellow Surviving Barstool cast member Caroline just brought up that she is down to step into the ring vs. Tiko. That was seemingly out of nowhere. They did have words after Caroline joked about the conclusion of episode 1 on social media. Was that the wick in this stick of dynamite? Later in the show, Caroline doubled down. Having spent some time with both potential competitors I'm not sure who would have the advantage. Caroline definitely has the size/reach advantage which Alex Bennett proved is lethal. Caroline is also an athlete, having played basketball growing up and appears in good cardio shape.  But also I've seen Tiko flex her bicep and while she is skinny, she is JACKED. As long as Tiko is able to get inside, she definitely possesses knockout power. But can she get inside? Caroline has probably three plus inches on her and the wingspan of a condor, so it's a real toss up. Time will tell if we're ever able to see this matchup, but be sure to check out the full Yak from today here. $12,000 Relay Race - Camp Barstool Finale Presented By Mountain Dew Camp Barstool Day 2 - Water Games Presented By Mountain Dew Camp Barstool Day 1 - Field Competitions Presented By Mountain Dew We Got A Popcorn Machine, Someone Wore The Tightest Pants Of All-Time, Big Cat Got Towel W... Rico Bosco Lost His Shoe Not Once, Not Twice, But Three Times in His Yak Gauntlet Run Nick Chipped A Tooth Last Night After This Collision Barstool Chicago Has Made A Massive Trade At The Deadline Our Roadtrip Has Concluded As Frank The Tank And I Have Arrived In Las Vegas Frank The Tank Cried Tears Of Joy Yesterday Adam Schefter Broke The ​Punxsutawney Phil News The Yak Celebrated 3 Years As A Video Show The Conclusion Of Gic January Featuring The Return Of Moro KB Celebrated His Birthday By Winning A Trip To San Diego And Making An All-Time Sports Pl... Amidst The Trivia Chaos, Fasoli Attempted To Make A Massive Power Play The Yak's Next Case Race Is Going To Be Royal Rumble Themed Tommy Walker Has Entered A Texting Group With The Yak KB Tried To Play Quidditch And Ended Up Getting Caught In A Net [VIDEO] New Guy Liam Blutman's Dad Was The Head Writer Of "Boy Meets World" We Have Found The Next CEO Of Barstool Sports The Jakarta Metro Police are currently investigating an embezzlement case involving Tiko Aryawardhana the husband of renowned singer Bunga Citra Lestari which involves allegations of misappropriation of funds amounting to Rp 6.9 billion ($423,500) South Jakarta Police’s Head of Criminal Investigation Unit stated that Tiko is still considered a witness at this stage of the investigation “Five witnesses have been questioned Tiko is still a witness,” Bintoro confirmed The complaint against Tiko was filed by his former wife who accused him of embezzlement related to his role in the food and beverage company Arjuna Advaya Sanjaya who was the chief commissioner and sole funder of the company reported discrepancies in the company's financial reports during its operation from 2015 to 2021 explained that Tiko was given full authority to manage the company and its finances as the director Arina found conflicting financial reports which led her to suspect data manipulation “Our client hired independent auditors to investigate and they discovered fraudulent spending amounting to Rp 6.9 billion,” Leo said The complaint was officially filed on July 23 accusing Tiko of “embezzlement by misusing authority,” a year after their divorce The case continues to unfold as the police gather more evidence and testimonies from those involved Spanish home-buying startup Tiko has raised $65 million in debt and equity funding to expand its business internationally.  Tiko aims to speed up the sales process for property sellers from several months to as little as a week The startup makes offers to buy properties at a slight discount on the sales price effectively meaning the seller can speed up the transaction for a slight financial hit  Tiko then either refurnishes or otherwise improves the property and puts it back on the market The process can reduce paperwork for the seller "This is an inefficient market," Tiko CEO Sina Afra told Insider "COVID-19 has changed the way that people look at properties because they want a garden We are able to empower sellers with a tech-led solution." Afra, a serial entrepreneur best known for selling his fashion e-commerce business Markafoni to Naspers for $200 million says that Tiko's secret sauce is being able to value a property without seeing it "Tech is the reason we are able to grow because we can collect 3 million data points in the Spanish market everyday and apply machine learning algorithms to price efficiently and quickly," he added Funding took place over virtual meetings and is led by Btov and Rocket Internet alongside existing angel investors Joel Ayala from Class 5 Ventures and former Voi and Lime executive Noa Khamallah Afra added that being a Spanish company can be a hard sell to venture capital investors but that the company will soon expand into Portugal before embarking into other European markets The fresh capital will go towards increasing the company's headcount from around 75 employees distributed between Afra's native Turkey and Madrid "The continental European market is massive but slow Each geography has billions of revenue every year so even hitting 1% of that is massive," Afra said Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article Tiko, town and port located in southwestern Cameroon. It is situated along the Bimbia River at the Gulf of Guinea, 12 miles (19 km) east of Limbe (formerly Victoria) The port’s activity declined in the face of increasing competition from Douala and Limbe, but it remains significant as a distribution and processing centre for produce grown on plantations to the north. Coffee, cocoa, hardwood, bananas The town’s principal industries include a rubber factory watching her grandmother and aunt cook instinctively and exquisitely was the inspiration for her own career Sat 29 Jul 2017 07.30 CESTLast modified on Tue 9 Jul 2019 11.33 CESTShareTiko Tuskadze grew up in Tbilisi in the Soviet republic of Georgia as an only child in a family where food dominated She had two formidable grandmothers: one who loved to cook and one who hated it Both had a ritualistic approach to mealtimes was very different to the other side of the family,” she says Nigella Lawson scoured the globe for a recipe before asking Nana for hers She never wrote anything down.” All they could do was let Lawson into the kitchen and have her watch it being made Lawson later wrote: “This is what I wanted: a cheesebread cooked by someone called Nana who cooked from memory and the heart and not from a recipe book.” you could not find a family where there was not great food Everybody had their own style and traditions I watched everyone make everything just by looking and by feeling as was typical in many Soviet families in the 70s her parents lived at her father’s family’s home It was a busy household because her paternal grandfather was a popular party man was a communist and a great believer in the system His jobs were high up in the state apparatus ‘Twenty for dinner tonight.’ And he would bring people from all different parts of Russia to be entertained.” She was the principal of a boarding school for blind children But at 5pm she would go home and start her second job: cooking for all these people It was a celebration all the time with her People loved complimenting her on her food.” She would head to the market on the way home and buy whatever looked good (Her husband hated this and the pair avoided going to the market together as he would embarrass her by haggling.) Tina would conjure endless pkhali (walnut pate with spinach beetroot); ajapsandali (aubergine stew) and chkmeruli (poussin in garlic and walnut sauce) partly because you never knew who was coming round and partly because it kept well you make it and you keep it and it tastes better the next day it was quite alien for me when I first came here and saw how you do things Here they cook something and eat it all straightaway Tiko Tuskadze’s paternal grandfather “Twenty for dinner tonight.”’ Photograph: Jill Mead/The GuardianShe would visit Pati “Pati made a vegetable soup with vermicelli ‘Thirty spoonfuls of soup are necessary before you eat your main course.’” Tiko would eat the spoonfuls – carefully counted out – very slowly and deliberately The Tuskadzes’ family life was upended in the late 80s after perestroika, which eventually led to Tiko leaving Tbilisi for London in the 90s. “It was a very hard transition in Georgia at that time. Life changed radically. We had a house in Abkhazia and we lost it because of the civil war. The shock of the changes was huge.” she was working for the ministry of culture and looking after her paternal grandparents not moving out despite the fact that she was married ‘You’re so spoiled because you’re an only child You don’t know how to do anything.’ But passively I had learned so much just by watching my grandmother Eventually she realised she needed a big change in her life and followed a friend to London Her mother moved over from Tbilisi to live nearby She worries sometimes that she has gone native and lost the sense of her original home we don’t spend a lot of time in Georgia now My daughter has become too English and it is really hurting me in a way.” Most of her memories are now tied up in the food she cooks “I went back to our family house in Georgia a year or so ago and there was a room that was locked I was planning to do some refurbishments and rent it out and I needed to open that room I thought it would be so emotional and I was prepared for that I saw the piano with pictures on it and nothing had been moved for years Am I less sensitive?’ And I realised that the walls and all these things I carry these people with me constantly in my memory.’ The only things that are left of value is we live in a part of London where there’s a great sense of community Neighbours are in and out of each other’s houses they come round for dinner … It reminds me of what it was like growing up A friend of mine who lives in west London came round and said But this is like Georgia.’ So it feels like being at home.” Supra: A Feast of Georgian Cooking by Tiko Tuskadze (Anova Pavilion, £20). To order a copy for £17, go to bookshop.theguardian.com or call 0330 333 6846 Europe / Spanish iBuyer Tiko Acquires Housell for Undisclosed Sum Spanish iBuyer Tiko has acquired its compatriot portal Housell for an undisclosed sum Tiko is a Spanish company in the PropTech sector founded in mid-2017 in Madrid It currently has 1800 properties available for purchase on its site including circa 700 in Madrid 300+ each in Barcelona and Valencia which operates on a subscription-based model for sellers looking to invest in different real estate services depending on their personal circumstances but appears to have accepted an exit in a struggling market The acquisition means "Tiko’s ambition to lead the online brokerage market in Iberia is now closer than ever," according to Tiko CEO Sina Afra Tiko has become the largest digital real estate company in Spain and Portugal both in terms of the number of regions in which it operates and the number of properties in its portfolio within the Spanish territory Tiko will be able to service all Spanish regions making it the largest digital real estate company in the country "The acquisition of Housell aligns with Tiko’s strategy to strengthen its presence in the real estate market and accelerate its growth trajectory By integrating Housell’s market knowledge with Tiko’s technological innovations this operation is set to redefine the real estate landscape in Iberia efficient and transparent real estate transaction experience.” Spain's real estate market has fallen off a cliff in recent years fewer transactions—all of which would contribute to a 'get out while you can' approach by Housell Fellow European iBuyer Casavo, which also operates in Spain, shocked the industry with October's admission that it will "park" its iBuying business and pivot towards becoming a mortgage brokerage while market conditions remain stagnant But it seems Tiko is digging deep on its mission to streamline Spain and Portugal's real estate experience at scale. Competition is rife, though, with big-name portals like Idealista (which may or may not be up for sale) and Fotocasa already absorbing a large proportion of market share 2022 shows a woman switching on a solar bulb in Tiko June 5 (Xinhua) -- The sun shone from a cloudless sky in a quiet she successfully installed a solar panel on a roof Supplying renewable energy to remote communities across Cameroon has become a passion for Monyengi "My main aim is to light the community," said the mother of three the first woman to install and maintain solar panels in her community she has won respect for her work and fondly referred to as "solar mama." with the help of a local non-governmental organization (NGO) where she studied installation and maintenance of solar panels for six months she has installed solar panels in over 200 households Monyengi's work has provided inspiration and ignited hope among her neighbours the village with about 400 inhabitants had no electricity Monyengi took a motorcycle to the banks of the Ombe River and then crossed the river on a canoe to reach the remote village she installed solar panels in 54 households and music boomed from bars in the agrarian community whom Monyengi appointed as chairman of the solar committee of the village 11 at night," said the 47-year-old father of five "They study very comfortably because there is electricity." As the sun set and darkness began falling over the village 49-year-old Gladys Fienyam switched on her solar bulb and started grilling fish She has been grilling and selling fish for eight years nightfall would have forced her to stop working but now Fienyam can grill fish for as long as she wants I have more customers now and mostly because of light," she said villagers said their standards of living have since improved remarkably thanks to access to solar energy Monyengi's success story is a booster to the fight against climate change that has taken its toll on the livelihoods of people especially in Africa where droughts Cameroon has made renewable energy a priority But the project is not just about going green Monyengi has made it a point of duty to train more "solar mamas." you have empowered a whole nation," she said they are so excited to see a woman because not every woman can do it Just their happiness encourages me to do more for them." After losing her job as a plantation worker was low-spirited and began struggling to eke out a living as a farmer "'Solar mama' convinced me that I should learn how to install solar panels," said the mother of five "I was reluctant (at first) but I finally accepted Otto is among over 50 women trained by Monyengi to install and maintain solar panels in rural communities She now accompanies Monyengi regularly to install the panels They were also joined by 61-year-old Joan Nkweti a retired civil servant and widow with four children I was so interested because it makes me exercise what I really wished to do as a youth," she said "I am so happy I achieved something at this age," Nkweti said "I can go and install solar panels without anybody's help because the training teaches you what to do and what not to do," she said You feel so happy for achieving something," Nkweti said As the world observes World Environment Day Monyengi hopes that the government and international NGOs will help her expand the project to other communities Eposi Njoh Monyengi and her team install a solar-powered electrical equipment at a house in Tiko Eposi Njoh Monyengi introduces the tools used to install solar panels to women learners at her workshop in Tiko A woman learns to install solar panels in Tiko 2022 shows a solar panel installed at the courtyard of a school in Tiko Eposi Njoh Monyengi trains women learners to install solar panels at her workshop in Tiko Eposi Njoh Monyengi fixes a solar panel on the roof of a house in Tiko Eposi Njoh Monyengi and her team are on their way to install a solar panel in Tiko 2022 shows Eposi Njoh Monyengi troubleshooting a solar bulb in Tiko I make my favourite food: mchadi (corn bread) roast chicken with tkemali (plum sauce) or baje (walnut sauce) We source our ingredients from Russian and Turkish suppliers – Georgian cooking is a mixture of influences from Europe and Asia You couldn't see Georgia in a weekend – but who goes for the weekend? You'd need to visit the David Gareja monastery It's built into cliffs in an extraordinary semi-desert landscape there are early Christian rock paintings and incredible views – bring a picnic In Tbilisi, you have to try the restaurant behind the police station – I have no idea of its name. From the portrait of Stalin gazing benevolently from the wall to the off–duty policemen engaging in endless toasts, this place is nothing if not authentic. The food is wonderful; the best, most succulent kebabi (large, spicy sausage-like things) and fresh mtsvadi (pork or lamb kebabs cooked over a wood fire) Georgian brandy and Turkish coffee to finish The concept of the weekend has never really existed in Georgia – why wait until Friday when you can go out on Wednesday I would be with my girlfriends in a cafe on Abashidze Street in Tbilisi by | May 16, 2022 | PropTech & IBuying, People on the Move Spanish IBuying firm Tiko has appointed Andrea Baielli (LinkedIn profile) as its chief financial officer. Founded in 2018 and based in Madrid, Istanbul and Luxembourg, Tiko currently operates in seven Spanish cities, in addition to Lisbon in neighboring Portugal. It is planning to commence operations in France in the coming months. To date, it has completed more than 1,000 transactions, with half occurring in the past 12 months. Tiko is working with real estate agency Century 21 and seeking other partners. In Aug. 2021, Tiko closed a $65 million U.S. Series-A funding round, and last month announced that it was planning to issue bonds on several European stock exchanges, including Vienna and Lisbon. According to Tiko CEO and co-founder Sina Afra, “We are seeing a lot of appetite from different types of investors for our business model. With the issuance of bonds, we can adapt ourselves to the needs of a greater number of investors.” Turkey-based real estate marketplace Emlakjet.com has appointed Mehmet Ozer head of its IBuying operations, according… Italian IBuying firm Casavo has appointed Silvia Fortuny Elguer (LinkedIn profile) as its legal director… Spain-based I-Buyer Tiko has launched in Portugal, the AIM Group has learned. After the game, everyone went to sleep and me and Cheah retreated back to our room. We talked strategy and settled in, watching "The Devil Wears Prada" together and working on our work for Barstool until we both eventually went to sleep after a few hours. Top young riders kicked off Dressage at Devon CDI competition for the highly anticipated Saturday line-up of classes starting with the CDIU25 Grand Prix 16-25 sponsored by American Equus Earning the blue ribbon was Allison Nemeth aboard Karen Nemeth’s 2011 Danish Warmblood mare (Tailormade Temptation x Akinos 2) on a score of 65.590% Nemeth also earned accolades last year at Dressage at Devon but as the groom for the winner of the CDI-W Grand Prix Musical Freestyle Vanessa Creech-Terauds and the 2012 Hanoverian gelding owned and bred by Louise Leatherdale of Leatherdale Farms earned a score of 64.795% ultimately taking home the second-place position As an accomplished Canadian FEI Dressage Rider for Team Leatherdale this was not Creech-Terauds’ first ribbon of the week She and Leatherdale Farm’s 4-year-old Hanoverian mare Duett claimed the Reserve Champion title in the division earlier this week Siena Harris-Gissler and Status Royal OLD (Photo: Olivia Airhart Siena Harris-Gissler rode her newest mount Status Royal OLD (Statesman OLD × Rubin Royal OLD) to a score of 64.615% Previously campaigned in the U25 division by Benjamin Ebeling Status Royal OLD is considered one of the most successful American U25 mounts to scores up to 74% in the senior Grand Prix this 2010 Oldenburg gelding and his new rider of only a few weeks round out the podium with a third-place finish in first-ever test together in the Dixon Oval the CDI3* Grand Prix Special saw Canada’s Evi Strasser and Déjà Vu Tyme go two for two here this year at Dressage at Devon capturing the victory in both last night’s CDI3* Grand Prix Qualifier as well as this evening’s CDI3* Grand Prix Special The pair posted a 66.117% to take the victory over Christian Garweg who posted a 64.745% aboard Karen Meyer’s 2009 Dutch Warmblood Gelding Excalibur RS (Glock’s Johnson TN × Lancer II) Rounding out the podium in third was Emily Wyman and Gretchen Stearnsand’s Competition at Dressage at Devon will conclude Sunday Chester Weber and his family transform [...] Mary Phelps is exceptionally qualified to assist you in selecting the ideal insurance coverage [...] Registered properties of HorsesDaily®Inc. 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Unless otherwise noted. ©1997 - 2025 horsesdaily.com and dressagedaily.com Enter your email address and we will send you a link to change your password a prominent academic from the PNG University of Technology (Unitech) is on a mission to advance farm management practices in Papua New Guinea (PNG) by integrating 21st-century technologies Tiko-Motoro was among the 23 women selected for the Australia Awards Linkages Support Program for Women Academics in 2024 PNG Academic Aims to Modernize Farming with Innovative Technology [Photo by Australian High Commission PNG]In April Tiko-Motoro participated in the International Conference on Agriculture Software and Information Management held in Australia The conference provided her with valuable insights into how data-driven solutions can revolutionize traditional farming methods “The conference underscored the transformative potential of harnessing data to improve agricultural practices,” Tiko-Motoro said She emphasized that the exposure to various agricultural software applications highlighted innovative solutions for streamlining farm operations these solutions are pivotal in enhancing productivity “Exploring agricultural software unveiled various innovative solutions to streamline farm operations Tiko-Motoro is now poised to leverage this newfound knowledge to enhance research and extension services Her goal is to refine crop and livestock management practices and boost e-commerce opportunities for agricultural products in PNG Tiko-Motoro’s commitment reflects a broader effort to modernize agricultural practices in the region ensuring that PNG's farming sector can meet contemporary challenges and capitalize on technological advancements Her work aims to not only improve farm management but also to foster a more sustainable and efficient agricultural industry in PNG paving the way for future innovations and growth