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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

With the justification of the obvious

The article discusses the subtle progress in the concession of 22 remaining airports in Greece, reflecting on the author's personal academic journey and experiences in community college.

Mar 22 • 05:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Privatization of Belgrano Cargas: What the Only Foreign Company Competing for the Concession Proposes

The only foreign company vying for the privatization of Argentina's Belgrano Cargas is Grupo México Transporte, led by the second richest man in Mexico, which focuses on improving operations of the railway line critical for agricultural transportation.

Mar 21 • 13:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Via Araucária achieves six ISO certifications audited by ABNT

Via Araucária has obtained six important ISO certifications in its two years of highway concession, enhancing its quality and management standards in road infrastructure in Paraná.

Mar 21 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Companies interested in the bidding for the construction of the bridge between Cássia and Delfinópolis deliver envelopes at B3 in São Paulo

Companies interested in bidding for the construction of a bridge between Cássia and Delfinópolis have submitted their proposals in São Paulo, as part of a concession project from the Minas Gerais government.

Mar 20 • 09:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

City Hall of SP says it will act to reverse court decision in favor of Enel

The São Paulo City Hall plans to take measures to reverse a court decision that suspended an administrative process potentially leading to the termination of Enel's concession contract in the metropolitan region.

Mar 19 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice grants injunction to Enel and suspends the process that could block concession in SP

A federal court in Brasilia has granted an injunction to Enel Distribuição São Paulo, temporarily suspending an administrative process by the National Electric Energy Agency that could lead to the suspension of the company's concession in the state of São Paulo.

Mar 19 • 20:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘Game over’

A public service concession in Guayas, Ecuador, has been extended unexpectedly for 30 years, raising concerns about transparency and compliance with the new constitution.

Mar 19 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Enel SP Takes Legal Action Against Aneel to Halt Process That Could Revoke Concession

Enel SP has filed a lawsuit against Brazil's National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel) to suspend an administrative process that may lead to the revocation of its concession in São Paulo.

Mar 18 • 20:09 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Progressive influencer erupts after Illinois primary loss, drops profane Anti-Trump and Anti-ICE rant

Kat Abughazaleh, a progressive influencer and candidate in the Illinois 9th Congressional District Democratic primary, delivered a heated concession speech filled with expletives against President Trump and ICE after narrowly losing the election.

Mar 18 • 17:47 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Roberto Luque Questions the Extension of Road Concession Contracts in Guayas: 'We Should Know the Technical Foundations'

Ecuador's Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Roberto Luque, raised concerns over the 30-year extension of road concession contracts in Guayas, citing a lack of technical information and transparency in the negotiations led by the Prefecture.

Mar 17 • 14:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Reversal in the concession case for TV Republika: 'The station has until the end of March'

The case regarding the broadcasting concession for TV Republika has gained attention as the National Broadcasting Council sets a deadline for payment.

Mar 17 • 05:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TCU uncovers a financial gap of R$ 1.4 billion and maintains suspension of railway

The Brazilian Federal Court (TCU) has discovered a financial gap of R$ 1.4 billion, leading to the continued suspension of the Ferrogão railway concession slated to connect Sinop-MT to the port of Itaituba-BA.

Mar 16 • 23:10 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Washington signals it wants China kept out of Brazil’s largest port auction

The U.S. has expressed its desire to prevent a Chinese company from winning the concession for Brazil's Santos port, indicating its strategic interests in the region amid U.S.-China rivalry.

Mar 16 • 19:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Extension of concession contracts 'attacks the delegation agreement of roads and the transparency of public management,' says MIT lawyer about decision of the Prefecture

The Guayas Prefecture's decision to extend road concession contracts for an additional 30 years has raised concerns about transparency and adherence to delegation agreements, according to a lawyer from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transportation.

Mar 13 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio City Hall signs concession for new bus system; operation starts in July in the West Zone

The Rio de Janeiro City Hall has signed contracts for a new bus system that will commence operations in July, beginning in the neighborhoods of Campo Grande and Santa Cruz.

Mar 12 • 23:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

N. Androulakis on changing maritime borders: Are you sending a message of indirect concession on issues of sovereign rights?

The leader of PASOK, Nikos Androulakis, criticized problematic aspects of contracts with Chevron for hydrocarbon exploration south of Crete, while indicating that his party would vote in favor of ratifying the contracts but oppose specific clauses deemed critical.

Mar 12 • 13:43 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Uber or concessioned taxis at airports, which do you prefer?

The article discusses the choice between Uber and traditional airport taxis in Mexico, particularly in the context of airport concession regulations.

Mar 12 • 08:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bus companies in Campinas accumulate R$ 2.2 million in outstanding contractual fines since 2021

Bus operators in Campinas, Brazil, have accrued R$ 2.2 million in outstanding contractual fines since 2021 due to violations of public transport concession agreements.

Mar 11 • 20:47 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Aktor – Onex strategic alliance to participate in tender for the Elefsis Port

Aktor Group and ONEX Shipyards have formed a strategic alliance to bid for the concession of the Elefsis Port, a project anticipated to significantly impact Greece's transport and shipping sectors.

Mar 11 • 11:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Companies interested in taking over public transport in Rio Branco must submit proposals by April

Companies are invited to submit proposals for the operation of public transport in Rio Branco by April 22, as the city seeks a new concessionaire after years of emergency contracts.

Mar 10 • 15:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The (very high) cost of burying overhead lines

The Brazilian National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel) is considering the possible expiration of Enel's concession in São Paulo, a move that could have significant implications in the electricity distribution sector.

Mar 10 • 12:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'We were getting Nobel for Trump, let us take oil from Russia...,' Pakistan cannot digest India's concession

A senior Pakistani journalist criticizes the Shehbaz government for not seeking similar concessions from Trump as India did regarding oil imports from Russia.

Mar 9 • 15:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Winner of the Brasília auction will have to manage 8 airports in the Midwest, 1 in PR, and 1 in BA

The winning company of the Brasília airport auction will be required to manage eight airports in the Midwest region, one in Paraná, and one in Bahia as part of a larger federal concession plan.

Mar 9 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public notice for the concession of aquarium, park, and tourist elevator of Piracicaba to private initiative ends without interested parties

The public bidding for the concession of Piracicaba's Municipal Aquarium, Mirante Park, and Tourist Elevator concluded without attracting any bidders.

Mar 7 • 21:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bauru City Hall opens proposals for wastewater system concession; ETE construction has been stalled for 4 years

Bauru City Hall has opened bids for the concession of the city’s sewage system, with a consortium presenting the lowest tariff, although the final decision is still pending.

Mar 6 • 20:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Anac extends committee negotiating the future of Viracopos concession until April

The National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil has extended the operational deadline for the committee negotiating the future concession of Viracopos Airport until April.

Mar 6 • 19:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

What are the companies that won the public transportation auction in Campinas and where do they operate

The company Sancetur and the Grande Campinas consortium won the public transport concession auction for the city of Campinas, Brazil, to operate urban buses for the next 15 years.

Mar 6 • 10:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Exemption for India to Buy Crude Oil from Russia? What Did the US Say

Amidst the ongoing war in Iran, the US has modified its policy regarding Russia, granting India a temporary concession to purchase crude oil from Russia.

Mar 6 • 08:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public transport in Campinas: see what the winning bidders will have to comply with before the start of operations

The new public transport concession in Campinas has been awarded to Sancetur and the Grande Campinas consortium, marking a significant shift after years of delays and legal issues.

Mar 5 • 22:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Turn off the light to change the bulb?

The article critiques the idea of revoking Enel's concession in São Paulo, emphasizing the complexity and interlinked nature of the city's electricity distribution system.

Mar 5 • 20:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sancetur makes the best offer to operate the South Lot of public transport in Campinas

Sancetur has won the concession to operate the South Lot of public transport in Campinas, offering the lowest fare rate during a public auction in São Paulo.

Mar 5 • 17:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘What happened in Texas is a warning’: advocates say Republicans suppressed votes in the primaries

In the Texas primaries, advocates claim that voting issues, particularly in Dallas County, resulted in voter suppression as Democratic candidate Jasmine Crockett pointed to disenfranchisement during her concession.

Mar 5 • 16:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Session for granting use of Parque Potycabana is suspended after tie in company proposals

The bidding session for the concession to manage Parque Potycabana in Teresina was suspended after a tie in bids from three competing companies.

Mar 5 • 15:13 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The Background of the Decision on the TV Republika Concession. "It’s Truly Despicable"

The article discusses the recent controversy regarding the concession for TV Republika, revealing intense underlying political tensions linked to the decision-making process.

Mar 4 • 19:24 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Stamp duty scheme slammed by ACT Auditor-General

The ACT Auditor-General has criticized the stamp duty concession scheme for its complex rules and poor communication, which has resulted in financial hardship for some Canberrans.

Mar 4 • 03:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Aracaju Fishing Terminal is auctioned at the Stock Exchange

The Aracaju Public Fishing Terminal was sold at auction in São Paulo, allowing BPJ Distribuidora LTDA a 20-year concession to modernize and operate the facility.

Mar 3 • 21:23 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Barcelona: Competition for Terminal Station

The Port of Barcelona has announced a competition for the concession of a new multi-purpose sea terminal at the Princep d’Espanya dock as the current concession is set to expire later this year.

Mar 2 • 06:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand how the new concession of Rota Mogiana will work

The new Rota Mogiana concession in São Paulo will consolidate state highways into one contract, promoting significant infrastructure improvements over the next 30 years.

Mar 1 • 11:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Sicily revokes century-old Mondello beach concession over mafia links

Sicilian authorities have revoked a century-old concession for Mondello beach due to mafia infiltration concerns involving a subcontractor.

Mar 1 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Consortium led by Azevedo & Travassos wins Rota Mogiana in SP with a bid of R$ 1.08 billion

The Consortium Rota Mogiana, led by Azevedo & Travassos, secured the concession of over 500 km of roads in São Paulo for R$ 1.085 billion during a state auction.

Feb 27 • 19:27 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

São Paulo City Hall discusses canceling the concession of Anhangabaú Valley amid criticism for noise and blockages

São Paulo's city administration is considering terminating the private concession for Anhangabaú Valley due to complaints about noise and access blockages.

Feb 27 • 18:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The President of TV Republika is raging about the concession. 'I've never seen such gangsterism before'

Tomasz Sakiewicz, President of TV Republika, condemned the actions surrounding the station's broadcasting concession, suggesting a deliberate attack aimed at undermining its operations.

Feb 27 • 17:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Hidrovía: there were three proposals to take over the largest bidding process of the current government

Three companies, two from Belgium and one from Brazil, have proposed bids to manage the extensive public works contract for the Hidrovía, Argentina's key waterway.

Feb 27 • 17:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TCU sees systemic risk and pressures Aneel over Enel's concession in Rio

Brazil's TCU has identified risks associated with Enel's operations in Rio and is urging Aneel to scrutinize the concession renewal process due to alleged manipulation of service quality metrics.

Feb 27 • 15:44 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘China Needs Panamá a Lot,’ Says José Raúl Mulino Amid Beijing's Threats Over Ports

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.

Feb 26 • 16:14 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Mondello, the Region revokes the concession to Italo Belga. A turning point in the management of the beach

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

Feb 26 • 15:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Nova Friburgo signs new urban cleaning concession contract

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.

Feb 25 • 17:27 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Hidrovía: deadline for bids for Milei's largest government tender closes

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

Feb 25 • 14:14 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Arena lost several thousand euros, but still granted a concession to farmers

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.

Feb 25 • 13:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government considers concession of waterways in the Amazon topic closed

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

Feb 25 • 00:30 UTC

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