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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sorocaba City Council establishes a committee to monitor those approved in the GCM contest who have not yet been called

Sorocaba's City Council has formed a committee to oversee candidates who were approved in the municipal guard competition but have not yet been appointed after three years of waiting.

Feb 24 • 22:03 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Competition Council has allowed 'Latvijas aptieka' to gain decisive influence over 'Farma Balt aptieka'

The Competition Council of Latvia has approved a merger allowing 'Latvijas aptieka' to gain significant influence over 'Farma Balt aptieka', with no adverse effects on market competition anticipated.

Feb 24 • 10:41 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Competition Council allows 'Latvijas aptieka' to gain decisive influence over 'Farma Balt Aptieka'

The Latvian Competition Council has approved the merger between 'Latvijas aptieka' and 'Farma Balt Aptieka', allowing the former to gain significant influence in the pharmacy market.

Feb 24 • 09:36 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The competition for two council member positions at the SPRK has been announced; salary 7000 euros

The Latvian State Chancellery has announced a competition for two council member positions at the Public Utilities Commission (SPRK) with a salary of 7000 euros per month.

Feb 18 • 06:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senador Canedo City Council Contest with salaries up to R$ 11,9 thousand is open for registration

The City Council of Senador Canedo has opened applications for a public competition offering 25 immediate vacancies and a salary range of R$ 4,425.53 to R$ 11,903.79.

Feb 17 • 14:16 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Demand for strict enforcement of zero-emission regulations

The World Heritage Council is urging stricter enforcement of zero-emission regulations for the World Heritage fjords in Norway, emphasizing that all entities should adhere equally without exception to avoid unfair competition.

Feb 12 • 14:38 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Permission granted for 'Rimi' to purchase a shopping center in Vilnius

The Competition Council has approved Rimi's acquisition of a shopping center in Vilnius, stating that it will not create or strengthen a dominant market position.

Feb 12 • 14:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court maintains Manaus City Council's competition for three positions after annulment

A court in Amazonas has decided to uphold a public competition for three roles at the Manaus City Council after a previous annulment.

Feb 12 • 13:54 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

KP: Municipalities must be wary of competition violations in renovation procurements

The Competition Council in Latvia has issued warnings to municipalities regarding potential competition violations in renovation procurement processes, emphasizing the need for careful market research.

Feb 10 • 08:22 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The regulator has received signals about possible competition violations in building insulation and renovation

Latvia's Competition Council has issued recommendations to municipalities regarding procurement practices for the renovation of apartment buildings and improving energy efficiency.

Feb 10 • 05:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Understand fraud in competition and deviations in education in a case investigating a delegate and the president of the Chamber of Rio Verde

The arrest of Rio Verde City Council President Idelson Mendes and others in connection with a three-year investigation into a fraud and resource diversion scheme highlights significant corruption in public competition management.

Feb 6 • 10:28 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Serie B changes format and will have playoffs to define two spots in Brazil's elite

The Technical Council of Serie B in Brazil has approved a significant change to the competition format, introducing playoffs to determine two of the four spots for promotion to the national elite.

Feb 5 • 20:32 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Significant strengthening of market position in BiH: Franck acquired factory and brands in Posušje

Franck has completed the acquisition of a coffee processing factory and local coffee brands in Posušje, reinforcing its market presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina following clearance from the Competition Council.

Feb 5 • 16:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After 16 years, Petrópolis City Council announces public competition

The Petrópolis City Council will hold a public competition in 2026, following demands from both its staff and the local population.

Feb 5 • 14:18 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

KP: The request for Šmite's dismissal threatens the independence of the institution

The application by the Latvian Union of Forest Contractors to dismiss Competition Council chairperson Ieva Šmite is seen as an unprecedented attempt to influence the independence and decision-making of the agency, according to KP.

Feb 5 • 13:43 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The EU Finally Discovers 'Made in EU'

The President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, will convene the 27 heads of state and government of the European Union on February 12 with the aim of boosting the EU's competitiveness and strengthening the single market amidst increasing global competition.

Feb 5 • 09:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

São Vicente opens new public competition for 15 areas with salaries up to R$ 8,000; check it out

The city of São Vicente has launched a public competition offering 28 job opportunities across 15 different areas, with salaries ranging from R$ 2,314.44 to R$ 8,746.73.

Feb 4 • 15:46 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Jabrzyk won in court. The provincial council must present the working conditions of the theater director in Kielce

Jacek Jabrzyk, appointed director of the Jerzy Żeromski Theater in Kielce, won a court case against the provincial council which had previously rejected his appointment after claiming irregularities in the competition process.

Feb 4 • 15:26 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Up to 40 times more! Prices for speed camera software licenses significantly "screwed up"

The Competition Council fined Burde B.V. €24,199 for excessively high pricing of speed camera software licenses to the Traffic Safety Directorate from September 2022 to July 2023.

Feb 4 • 10:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Last days to register for the public competition of CRM-PA; see vacancies and salaries

The registration deadline for the public competition of the Regional Council of Medicine of Pará (CRM-PA) ends this Thursday, with salaries reaching up to R$ 9,000 depending on the position and education level.

Feb 3 • 22:27 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Peđa Grbin under lawsuit: Is this how you treat living people?

Sanela Pliško has filed a lawsuit against Mayor Peđa Grbin for dismissing her from the Istrian National Theatre council without justification during an ongoing competition for a new director.

Jan 16 • 12:10 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China to probe food delivery platforms under anti-monopoly law

China has initiated an investigation into food delivery platforms to assess market competition and address issues such as excessive subsidies and price wars.

Jan 9 • 09:17 UTC

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