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Panama's President José Raúl Mulino emphasized the importance of Panama to China, amidst potential retaliatory measures from Beijing following the annulment of a port concession to a Chinese conglomerate.

The Sicilian region has revoked the beachfront concession to Italo Belga due to allegations of mafia infiltration, marking a significant change in management practices.

The municipality of Nova Friburgo has signed a new concession contract for urban cleaning services and waste management valued at R$ 1.6 billion and lasting 30 years.

The deadline for submitting bids for the concession of Argentina's Hidrovía, critical for the country's foreign trade, closes on February 27.

A Lithuanian sports arena will forgo thousands of euros in fees as part of a concession granted to the Farmers' Union for an event significant to the agricultural sector.

The Brazilian government has revoked a decree related to the concession of waterways in the Amazon, following strong protests from indigenous groups.

A member of Poland's national media council voted against a concession fee installment plan for TV Republika, surprising many observers.

The Rota Mogiana concession auction in São Paulo has received four bids ahead of the event taking place this Friday.

The Brazilian government has postponed most of its waterway concession auctions to 2027 amid rising political pressures and civil society mobilizations against the projects.

Norwegian political parties SV and Høyre propose a concession system for data centers to manage their growth amid rising electricity consumption and environmental concerns.

The deadline for companies to submit bids for the concession of the Rota Mogiana in Brazil is today, with significant investments expected for the modernization of state highways.

Prince Andrew celebrated his 66th birthday in police custody following interrogation procedures, rather than with a typical festive celebration.

The President of TV Republika discussed the recent decision by the National Broadcasting Council regarding their request for a staggered concession fee payment.

Minister Guilherme Boulos is facing backlash from colleagues in the Lula administration following his role in revoking a presidential decree on a waterways concession program in the Amazon region.

The Panamanian government has ordered the seizure of two canal ports operated by Hong Kong's CK Hutchison following a Supreme Court ruling declaring their operating concession unconstitutional.

Enel's CEO, Flavio Cattaneo, declared that the company has no intention of selling its energy distribution concession in São Paulo, despite challenges it faces that could lead to the concession’s expiry.

The Shalom FIP has signed a concession contract to build two underground energy transmission lines in São Paulo, committing R$ 281 million to enhance the electrical capacity for 7 million residents.

The Argentine government has authorized a public bidding for the concession of over 3,900 kilometers of national roads across 11 provinces as part of the final phase of its Federal Concessions Network.

São José dos Campos has opened a public tender for the 20-year concession of the Horto Florestal, including a planned initial investment of R$ 5.5 million.

Liberian lawmakers are baffled by a US$19.4 million contract awarded to a Ghanaian firm without the oversight of the Public Procurement and Concession Commission.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasizes that discussing compromises with Russia in the ongoing conflict is, in itself, a significant concession, as Ukraine will not yield any more territory.

Chevron is actively considering a fifth drilling concession in Greece as part of a broader national hydrocarbon exploration program.

The Tarcísio de Freitas administration is pressing the Ministry of Mines and Energy for a timeline on the ANEEL process regarding the possible termination of Enel's concession.

Enel, the energy concessionaire in São Paulo, is seeking to exclude a potential blackout in December 2025 from an ongoing legal process against the company regarding its energy concession.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced significant progress in Greece's energy sector with the signing of concession contracts for hydrocarbon exploration by Chevron and Helleniq Energy.

TV Republika is behind on its payment obligations for a broadcasting concession and has proposed a revised payment plan to settle debts.

Greece has signed concession contracts to explore hydrocarbons in four maritime areas, marking a significant milestone in attracting international investment.

President Zelenskyy of Ukraine highlights that the world's biggest concession regarding Russia is allowing Putin to remain free.

Tomasz Sakiewicz, the president of TV Republika, expressed concerns about a court ruling that invalidated the concession for broadcasting on the MUX-8 multiplex.

Brazil's Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, announced support for an immediate process to terminate Enel's concession in São Paulo due to ongoing service failures.

NVE director Kjetil Lund states that the agency is not hindering power and grid developments, having processed 760 concession cases last year, 200 more than the previous year.

The Argentine government has authorized a public bidding process for the concession of over 2500 kilometers of national roads as part of infrastructure modernization efforts.

The Argentine government is set to announce a public bidding process for the construction and administration of over 2,500 kilometers of national highways to improve logistics and regional competitiveness.

Suzano has declared a fiscal intervention in Renova Suzano Ambiental Ltda due to ongoing labor strikes affecting waste collection services in the city.

The recent legal ruling in Panama to rescind the concession of two canal ports to Hong Kong's CK Hutchison represents a setback for China and a victory for U.S. efforts to limit Chinese influence in the Western Hemisphere.

Iran has suggested it may reduce its uranium enrichment levels amid ongoing negotiations with Washington.

The Greek government has initiated an electronic auction program for the leasing of beach areas, ensuring adherence to environmental laws.

Iran proposed to dilute its stockpile of enriched uranium as a concession in ongoing negotiations with the United States regarding its nuclear program, contingent upon the lifting of U.S. sanctions.

Akhilesh Yadav criticized the government by stating that recent actions taken were more of a concession than a deal.

Flight operations have resumed at Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu after aviation workers protested the government's concession plan for the facility.

METLEN has agreed to participate in the BOAK concession project, acquiring a 24% stake in a consortium led by DIKTAION PARACHORISEIS for the Northern Road Axis of Crete.

The municipal parking lot in Chueca, operated by the Abelló family since its opening in 1968, officially ends its Francoist concession on February 6, 2026.

The Brazilian government has reached an agreement for the early renewal of the Centro-Atlântica Railway concession, involving R$ 40 billion in investments by concessionaire VLI, connecting parts of the Midwest and Northeast to the Southeast ports.

GEK TERNA is restructuring the share composition of the concession and operation companies for the Chania - Heraklion segment of the Northern Road Axis of Crete (VOAK) following agreements with Metlen and Aktor.

The AKTOR Group is strategically enhancing its presence in concession projects by announcing the signing of a binding agreement to acquire a significant stake in the Northern Road Axis project in Crete.

METLEN announces its strategic participation in the concession for the Northern Road Axis of Crete, connecting Chania and Heraklion, acquiring a 24% stake.

The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) has filed a civil action to suspend the toll collection model and require a review of the concession contract for BR-364 in Rondônia.

The extension of the contract between the City Hall of Petrópolis and the Águas do Imperador concessionaire is being questioned in both the Court of Accounts and a Parliamentary Inquiry Commission.

Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino defends the judiciary against Chinese criticism regarding a Supreme Court decision that nullified a significant port concession.

The Regional Federal Court of the 5th Region has authorized the continuation of concession works in Jericoacoara National Park, despite objections from the local municipality regarding environmental licensing.