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IRN provides new services in the field of passports and renewal of residence permits.

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IRN provides new services in the field of passports and renewal of residence permits.

1. IRN is responsible for granting and issuing the Electronic Passport Portuguese, namely the ordinary passport,             the special passport, and the passport for foreign citizens.

  1. IRN’s service catalog also includes citizen service foreigners for renewal of Residence permits (temporary and permanent).
  2. With the restructuring of the Portuguese border control system, 75 workers in the general career of the SEF transition to the IRN, ensuring the face-to-face service of foreign citizens in the Registry and Shops services of Citizen throughout the country, as well as the Decision-Making Center.

The Institute of Registries and Notaries (IRN) will now provide a more services in the field of civil identification, to incorporate the new functions in administrative matters related to the issuance of passports and foreign nationals. These competences are transferred from the Foreigners and Borders Service (SEF) to the IRN, within the scope of the process of restructuring the Portuguese border control system, which took place on Sunday, October 29th,2023.

Granting and issuance of all types of Passports

The IRN is the entity responsible for granting and issuing the Electronic Passport Portuguese, namely the ordinary passport, the special passport, the and the passport for foreign citizens, ensuring the normal functioning of the operations of this identification document.

Renewal of Residence Permit

The Registry counters will also provide service in this first phase exclusively by prior appointment – for requests for Renewal of Authorization of Temporary and permanent residency (RAR). Renewal cases for victims of trafficking in persons and for investment purposes shall be ensured by the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA).

 

Online RAR scheduling will be available, from Monday, through the SIGA appointments on siga.marcacaodeatendimento.pt and the sigaApp mobile app. Selecting the options (i) “Registration” entity, (ii) “Citizen” theme, (iii) “Residence Permit” sub-theme, (iv) reason “Renewal of Residence Permit” and then choosing the day, time and Intended service desk.

The RAR service now has more service stations and more capacity for response, including the Citizen Shops, where the opening hours are longer. Thus, it will be possible to access this service, by appointment, at 34 registration counters and in the Stores Citizens of the whole country:

  1. Department of Civil Identification of the Lisbon Justice Campus
  2. Department of Civil Identification Boa Hora (Chiado) – Lisbon
  3. Amora/Seixal Citizen’s Shop
  4. Aveiro Citizen’s Shop
  5. Braga Citizen’s Shop
  6. Castelo Branco Citizen’s Shop
  7. Coimbra Citizen’s Shop
  8. Faro Citizen’s Shop
  9. Guarda Citizen’s Shop
  10. Laranjeiras Citizen’s Shop – Lisbon
  11. Leiria Citizen’s Shop
  12. Marvila Citizen’s Shop – Lisbon
  13. Odivelas Citizen’s Shop
  14. Porto Citizen’s Shop
  15. Saldanha Citizen’s Shop – Lisbon
  16. Tavira Citizen’s Shop
  17. Vila Real Citizen’s Shop
  18. Viseu Citizen’s Shop
  19. Beja Registration Spaces
  20. Bragança Registration Space
  21. Évora Registration Space
  22. Loulé Registration Space
  23. Marinha Grande Registration Space
  24. Pombal Registration Space
  25. Portalegre Registration Space
  26. Póvoa de Varzim Registration Space
  27. Santarém Registration Space
  28. Setúbal Registration Space
  29. Cascais Civil Registry
  30. Civil Registry of Espinho
  31. Civil, Land and Commercial Registry of Horta
  32. Civil Registry of Ponta Delgada
  33. Civil Registry of Portimão
  34. Civil Registry of Viana do Castelo.

source: https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc23/comunicacao/comunicado?i=irn-presta-novos-servicos-no-ambito-do-passaporte-e-da-renovacao-da-autorizacao-de-residencia

Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or after World Cup glory.

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Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or after World Cup glory.

The Ballon d’Or is an annual football award presented by French news magazine France Football since 1956. Between 2010 and 2015, in an agreement with FIFA, the award was temporarily merged with the FIFA World Player of the Year (founded in 1991) and known as the FIFA Ballon d’Or.

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d’Or for an astonishing eighth time, fending off competition from Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe.

The Argentine legend was rewarded for his vital role in Argentina’s World Cup triumph in Qatar, where he scored seven goals and provided three assists in seven games, including a brace in the final against France.

He also helped Inter Miami win the Ligue 1 title in his first season in the United States, scoring 25 goals and setting up 18 more in 32 appearances.

Messi, who left PSG in the summer of 2023 after two seasons, received the prestigious award at a gala ceremony in Paris on Monday night.

He thanked his teammates, coaches, family and fans for their support and said he was honoured to win the Ballon d’Or for the eighth time.

“I’m very happy and grateful for this recognition. It’s a huge honour to receive the Ballon d’Or again, especially in a World Cup year, which is always very special,” Messi said.

“I want to share this award with all the people who helped me achieve this, especially my teammates from Argentina and Inter Miami, who gave everything on the pitch. I also want to thank my coaches, my family, my friends and all the fans who always support me and show me their love.”

Messi, who turns 36 in June, said he still has the motivation and passion to keep playing at the highest level and hopes to win more trophies with Inter Miami and Argentina.

“I still enjoy playing football as much as I did when I was a kid. I love this sport and I want to keep giving my best for my club and my country. I have many dreams and goals to accomplish, and I hope I can do it with the help of God and the people who are with me,” he said.

Messi beat Haaland, who finished second in the voting, despite the Norwegian’s sensational season with Manchester City, where he won the treble and broke all sorts of records, including the most goals in a Premier League season by any player (38).

Mbappe, who became only the second man to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final and the first since 1966, came third, while Messi’s former teammate Kevin De Bruyne and City’s defensive midfielder Rodri completed the top five.

The Ballon d’Or Feminin was won by Aitana Bonmati, who starred for Barcelona Femeni and Spain, while the Kopa Trophy for the best male U-21 player went to Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham. The Yachine Trophy for the best male goalkeeper was awarded to Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez, who also shone for Argentina at the World Cup.

source: espn.com, sportingnews.com3, sportstar.thehindu.com, marca.com

Mr Beast: The YouTube Star Who Gives Away Millions

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Mr Beast: The YouTube Star Who Gives Away Millions

Jimmy Donaldson, who is better known as Mr Beast, is among the most popular and influential YouTube creators in the world. He has over 205 million subscribers and has garnered 34 billion views. His extravagant and philanthropic videos, where he gives away millions of dollars to strangers, friends, and charities, are widely renowned.

Mr Beast’s YouTube career kicked off in 2012, when he was only 13 years old. He uploaded videos of himself playing video games, cracking jokes, and completing challenges. He gradually built a loyal fan base, but his career breakthrough came in 2017 when he uploaded a video of himself counting to 100,000. The video went viral, and Mr Beast became an internet sensation.

Since then, Mr Beast has been making more significant and more daring videos, often involving huge sums of money. Some of his most popular videos include giving away a private island, purchasing every item in a store, tipping waiters $10,000, and donating $1,000,000 to random Twitch streamers. He also launched several campaigns advocating for social and environmental causes, such as planting 20 million trees, removing 30 million pounds of trash from the ocean, and building wells in Africa.

Mr Beast’s videos are not only entertaining but also inspiring. He has demonstrated that anyone can make a difference in the world, and that generosity can be fun and rewarding. He has helped many people in need and supported many other creators and businesses. He has been praised by celebrities, politicians, and media outlets, and has won several awards, such as the Breakout Creator of the Year, the Creator of the Decade, and the Influencer of the Year.

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What you need to know about the new immigration agency AIMA that replaces SEF in Portugal.

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What you need to know about the new immigration agency AIMA that replaces SEF in Portugal.

The decision to abolish the Foreigners and Borders Service (SEF) has been a subject of much debate over the past two years, and it has now been officially implemented. The SEF was dissolved on October 29, and its police and administrative duties will now be handled by other organizations. One such organization is the newly established Agency for Integration, Migration, and Asylum (AIMA), which will be responsible for processing residence permit applications for foreign nationals arriving in Portugal and beyond. Learn more about how these new institutions, with the help of experts, will function in place of SEF. Find out how the institutions that replace SEF with the help of experts will work.

The Foreigners and Borders Service (SEF) was extinguished on October 29 at 00:00. The restructuring of SEF was decided by the previous Government and approved by the Assembly of the Republic in November 2021, having been postponed twice.

At the same time as the extinction of the SEF, the new Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) came into operation, which many think is the replacement for the SEF. But this is just one of several institutions that will have competences in the areas so far supervised by SEF.

Police responsibilities will be redistributed between the Public Security Police (PSP), the National Republican Guard (GNR) and the Judiciary Police (PJ). And the administrative functions related to foreign citizens are now the responsibility of the Institute of Registration and Notary (IRN) and the newly created Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA).

To coordinate and articulate all these services, the Border and Foreigners Coordination Unit (UCFE) was created, which will be allocated to the Internal Security System (SSI), the experts point out.

With the restructuring, 75 SEF workers move to the Institute of Registration and Notary (IRN), in order to ensure face-to-face service, as well as the decision-making center. The IRN inherits, in particular, two important responsibilities, namely:

  • Electronic Passport Portuguese: namely the ordinary passport, the special passport, the temporary passport and the passport for foreign citizens
  • Renewal of Residence Permit: the registration desks provide service by appointment. Here it will be possible to renew the Residence Certificate for temporary and permanent foreigners, except in the cases of victims of trafficking in persons and for investment purposes, which are ensured by AIMA.

Online scheduling for the renewal of residence permits will be available through the SIGA booking portal and the siga App application. And the service now has more service points and namely in 34 registration counters and in the Citizen Shops mentioned here.

The foreigners have to go to the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA). “It is this agency that is responsible for administrative functions related to foreign citizens in Portugal, namely residence permits and refugees. It inherits, from the High Commission for Migration (ACM), the issues of reception and integration of immigrants in Portugal“,. The information will be available on AIMA’s new website, which does not yet have content.

The Government has formally announced that AIMA will make a strong investment in digital infrastructure and the hiring of an additional 190 employees. And in addition to the current 34 service desks, it will open at least 10 new branches within a year. Specifically, these are the main measures announced by the Socialist Executive:

  • AIMA Portal: will be launched by the end of the year. And it will start with requests for family reunification, dispensing with the current telephone scheduling.
  • Mega operation to recover the 347 thousand pending cases: operation with the involvement of municipalities, professional associations and employees of the Local Support Centers for the Integration of Migrants.

It is currently unclear whether the pending legalization processes will be resolved. AIMA plans to prioritize the resolution of these processes by conducting a mega-operation. “We are going to launch a mega operation to recover pending issues by the end of March, the objective is to clear the backlogs” of migrants’ residency applications, stated Ana Catarina Mendes, Deputy Minister of Parliamentary Affairs who will supervise AIMA, as quoted by Público.

However, based on available data, it is expected that by March 2024, there will be approximately 600,000 pending processes for the legalization or renewal of temporary licenses. This is because there are 347,000 pending applications for the legalization of migrants, which should be added to the 199,000 renewals of one-year temporary visas given to CPLP migrants and another 53,000 temporary visas given to Ukrainian citizens.

Meanwhile, Luís Góis Pinheiro, president of AIMA, stated that the agency aims to respond to the almost 350,000 pending processes for the legalization of immigrants inherited by SEF within a year and a half, according to TSF.

The Border and Foreigners Coordination Unit (UCFE) will therefore be coordinating all the services provided so far by SEF that have been distributed by other entities.UCFE will have several powers and responsibilities:

  • Border control: its mission is to ensure uniform compliance with technical standards and procedures when controlling the entry, stay and exit of people at borders;
  • Centralisation of information: collect information on the entry, stay and exit of persons in the national territory, trafficking in human beings, facilitation of illegal immigration and other crimes related to irregular immigration;
  • Police Information Management: will record and update police and criminal information related to foreigners, as well as disseminate information on illegally staying foreigners;
  • Issuance of security information: it will issue information and security opinions for the granting, renewal of documents, recognition of rights, attribution of nationality to foreigners and granting of passports. This information helps in the assessment of threats to internal security, public order, public safety, and in the prevention of illegal immigration and related crimes;
  • Database management: UCFE will be responsible for the management of police databases and information systems, including the Single Point of Contact (PUC), which encompasses Interpol and Europol, as well as all databases that were owned by SEF.

Source: SEF has been extinguished: what now? Find out all about it in this guide — idealista/news

Nepal: A Land of Frequent Earthquakes

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Nepal: A Land of Frequent Earthquakes

Nepal, a small South Asian country, is located in a seismic zone that is highly active due to the constant movement of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. This movement creates stress along the faults, which is periodically released in the form of earthquakes, causing widespread damage and loss of life. Despite the challenges posed by these natural disasters, the Nepalese people have shown great resilience and determination in rebuilding their communities.

Nepal has a long history of earthquakes, dating back to at least 1255 AD, when a magnitude 7.8 quake killed one-third of Kathmandu’s population, including King Abhaya Malla. Since then, Nepal has experienced at least one major earthquake per century, some of which have been devastating. The most recent ones include:

  • The 1934 Nepal–India earthquake, which measured 8.0 on the Richter scale and killed over 10,700 people in Nepal and Bihar, India.
  • The 1988 Nepal earthquake, which measured 6.9 on the Richter scale and killed over 1,000 people in eastern Nepal.
  • The 2015 Nepal earthquake, which measured 7.8 on the Richter scale and killed over 8,800 people in central Nepal, many in the capital Kathmandu. This quake also triggered several aftershocks, including a 7.3 magnitude quake on May 12, 2015, that killed over 200 people.
  • The 2022 Nepal earthquake, which measured 5.7 on the Richter scale and killed six people in western Nepal.
  • The earthquake that struck Nepal in November 2023 was a significant event. The earthquake had a moment magnitude of 5.7 and struck the Jajarkot District, Karnali Province, Nepal, at 23:47 NPT (18:02 UTC) on 3 November 2023. It resulted in the death of 157 people and injured at least 3751. The earthquake was widely felt in western Nepal and northern India and is the deadliest to strike the country since 2015.

In Nepal earthquake has not even taken lives but also destroyed or damaged hundreds of thousands of buildings, infrastructure, and cultural heritage sites. Many people have been displaced or rendered homeless by the quakes and have faced challenges in accessing basic services such as water, electricity, healthcare, and education. The Nepalese government, along with national and international agencies, has been working to provide relief and recovery assistance to the affected communities, as well as to enhance the country’s preparedness and resilience to future earthquakes.

However, many challenges remain, such as inadequate resources, coordination gaps, political instability, corruption, and social inequality. Nepal is a country that is prone to earthquakes due to its geology and location, but it is also a country that has shown remarkable courage and resilience in the face of adversity. The Nepalese people have demonstrated their solidarity and spirit of survival in coping with the disasters that have struck their land. As they rebuild their lives and livelihoods, they also hope for a safer and more prosperous future.

source :  en.wikipedia.org, news.un.org, seismo.gov.in

 

Exodus of Nepalese Youth: A Search for a Better Future

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Exodus of Nepalese Youth: A Search for a Better Future

Every year, thousands of young Nepalese leave their homeland in search of better employment opportunities and education. This trend is growing annually, with more than 5.5 million Nepali youth applying for permission to leave for foreign employment in 2019. The reasons behind this mass migration are multifaceted and complex, ranging from economic to educational factors.

In the 10 months of the current financial year 2022/23, the number of people going abroad for foreign employment has exceeded 660,000.

A significant portion of the rural youth population migrates to the Gulf and other countries in search of employment. They leave the country as migrant laborers, hoping to earn enough to support their families and contribute to their dream of better economic development. In the fiscal year 2020-2021, the Nepal Labour Department approved 155,242 men and 11,456 women for working abroad.

The lack of job opportunities in Nepal and the prospect of higher-paying jobs in the destination country are the primary reasons for this migration. More than 1,700 Nepalis travel abroad for work every day. The age range of the population leaving Nepal is relatively young, between 25 and 35 years old, which has ramifications for domestic jobs.

While many youths leave Nepal in search of jobs, urban youth aspire to leave the country for different reasons. Many young people move abroad to further their education. The number of Nepalese students traveling abroad for higher education increased seven-fold from 2011 to 2019. More than 300,000 students are enrolled in various universities around the world.

The approach to teaching in Nepal is often not adapted to the current needs of industries. For instance, colleges in Nepal only offer Majors in Marketing and Finance for students wanting to study commerce. However, students seeking a more comprehensive education, such as a double degree in economics and financial economics, must look abroad.

The exodus of young people from Nepal has significant implications for the country’s future. While the economic advantages of migration are high, the effects and consequences can be seen on both a micro and macro level. The ongoing political uncertainty has also stopped industry expansion and reduced development operations nationwide.

Despite the challenges, many young Nepalese see migration as a necessary step towards achieving their dreams. As one young Nepali planning to go to Australia for his education puts it, “there’s no point in staying in Nepal as there are no proper employment opportunities and income sources”.

Global Economic Crisis: A Dual Blow from Pandemic and War

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Global Economic Crisis: A Dual Blow from Pandemic and War

The world is currently facing a major economic crisis that hasn’t been seen since the Great Depression. Two global events have triggered this crisis: the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing wars.

The pandemic has caused a deep recession in the world economy that is three times worse than the 2008 financial crisis. This has led to a significant decline in global GDP, impacting all countries. Unemployment rates have surged across major economies, with millions of workers put on government-supported job retention schemes. Almost 700 million people are now living in extreme poverty, an increase of roughly 100 million.

The ongoing wars have only made things worse by increasing commodity prices and broadening price pressures. The 2022 inflation projections are 5.7 percent in advanced economies and 8.7 percent in emerging market and developing economies. The wars have also caused a severe double-digit drop in GDP in the affected countries. The economic costs of war are expected to spread farther afield through commodity markets, trade, and financial interlinkages.

The global growth is projected to slow from an estimated 6.1 percent in 2021 to 3.6 percent in 2022 and 2023. Beyond 2023, global growth is forecast to decline to about 3.3 percent over the medium term. Developing countries are expected to be hit harder than wealthier nations, with Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean projected to see significantly lower growth compared to pre-pandemic projections. This will lead to more poverty and less progress on sustainable development and climate action. The pandemic and wars have created an unprecedented global economic crisis.

To navigate this crisis, multilateral efforts are needed to respond to the humanitarian crisis, prevent further economic fragmentation, maintain global liquidity, manage debt distress, tackle climate change, and end the pandemic. We need to come together as a world to build a more resilient and sustainable global economy.

source:oecd.org, weforum.org, bbc.com,  news.un.org,  global.ilmanifesto.it, channelnewsasia.com, msn.com,   bloomberg.com,  imf.org

Alleged Blackmail Hack on TAP: Company Denies Attack Ever Happened

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Alleged Blackmail Hack on TAP: Company Denies Attack Ever Happened

TAP, the Portuguese airline, reportedly faced an alleged ransomware attack by a group of hackers who demanded €250,000 in exchange for not releasing stolen data. However, TAP has denied that the attack ever happened.

TAP, the Portuguese airline, reportedly faced an alleged ransomware attack by a group of hackers who demanded €250,000 in exchange for not releasing stolen data. The attackers claimed to have targeted TAP’s servers and expressed support for Hamas against Israel. However, TAP has denied that the attack ever happened.

It is unclear how TAP was able to fend off the hackers’ demands, but it is possible that they received help from another group of hackers who had previously attacked the airline in a major cyberattack last year. In August 2022, Ragnar Locker, a ransomware group known for its military-grade encryption, attacked TAP and exposed the personal data of one and a half million customers on the Dark Web.

TAP has been the target of multiple cyberattacks in recent years, which underscores the importance of cybersecurity for businesses of all sizes. It is important to note that TAP has not issued any official statement regarding the recent alleged blackmail attack, so it is important to remain skeptical of the reports until more information is available.

source: https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2023-11-01/tap-blackmail-hack-revealed/82790

Nepal Triumphs in ICC T-20 World Cup Asia Region Qualifier

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Nepal Triumphs in ICC T-20 World Cup Asia Region Qualifier

In a thrilling display of cricket, Nepal secured their place in the T20 World Cup after a decisive victory over the UAE in the second semi-final of the ICC T20 World Cup Asia Region Qualifier.

The match, held at the Moolpani cricket ground, saw Nepal chase down a target of 135 runs set by the UAE in just 17.1 overs, losing only 2 wickets in the process. This victory has paved the way for Nepal to participate in the T-20 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the West Indies and America in 2024.

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Source: Mohammad Asif batting

Nepal’s opener, Mohammad Asif, was the star of the match, scoring an impressive 65 runs off 51 balls. Captain Rohit Paudel also played a crucial role in the victory, contributing an unbeaten 33 runs off 20 balls.

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source:Sandeep Lamichhane bowling

On the bowling front, Sandeep Lamichhane and Kushal Malla were the standout performers for Nepal. Lamichhane bowled 4 overs, taking 2 wickets for just 14 runs, while Malla bowled 3 overs and took 3 wickets at the expense of 10 runs.

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Source: Kushal Malla bowling

This victory marks a significant milestone for the Nepal cricket team, and we wish them the best of luck in the upcoming T-20 World Cup in 2024.

Source: यूएईलाई ८ विकेटले हराउँदै नेपाल विश्वकपमा (kantipurtv.com)

Nepali Passport Renewal Data Collection in Portugal

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Nepali Passport Renewal Data Collection in Portugal

The Nepali Consulate General Office in Lisbon, Portugal has issued an important notice for all Nepali passport holders residing in Portugal. The notice pertains to the renewal of Nepali passports that have been lost, expired, or are due to expire by December 31, 2024.

The Consulate General Office has provided a data collection form, available on their official website, which needs to be filled out by the respective passport holders. This form is specifically for data collection purposes, and each individual is requested to fill out the form only once for their respective title.

The Consulate General Office has emphasized that this is a free service, and no payment is required for the data collection process. This initiative is part of the Consulate’s ongoing efforts to ensure the smooth renewal of passports for Nepali citizens in Portugal.

The Nepali Consulate General Office in Lisbon, Portugal is urging all eligible individuals to promptly fill out the form to facilitate the efficient processing of their passport renewals.

For any further queries or assistance, individuals are encouraged to contact the Nepali Consulate General Office in Lisbon, Portugal.

This is a significant step towards ensuring that all Nepali citizens in Portugal have valid passports and can continue to reside or travel without any disruptions. The Consulate General Office appreciates the cooperation of all Nepali passport holders in this important endeavor.

Pease click on the link below to access the online form:

राहदानीकाे लागि तथ्यांक संकलन गरिने बारेको अत्यन्त जरुरी सूचना !  – नेपाली अवैतनिक महावाणिज्य दूतावास, लिस्बन (consuladodonepal.pt)

Source: नेपाली अवैतनिक महावाणिज्य दूतावास, लिस्बन (consuladodonepal.pt)

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