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🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

Big newspaper: Iran believes they will win - and want a high price to end the war

Iranian leaders believe they will win the war and are demanding high concessions to agree to peace.

Mar 21 • 14:38 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

War in Iran: Jean-Noël Barrot, the head of French diplomacy, calls on Tehran for "major concessions"

Jean-Noël Barrot, the French Foreign Minister, urged Iran to make significant concessions during a press briefing in Tel Aviv amidst the ongoing Israeli-American operations against the Iranian regime.

Mar 20 • 14:37 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

The new energy crisis leads European leaders to demand green concessions

European leaders, spearheaded by Poland and Italy, are advocating for relaxations in the EU's climate and energy policies due to the impact of the latest energy crisis.

Mar 20 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCE suspends land concessions on Via Costeira and orders the RN government to prioritize bidding

The State Court of Accounts (TCE/RN) has suspended administrative acts granting extensions to land concessions on Via Costeira in Natal, Brazil, and mandated that priority be given to a new bidding process for land use.

Mar 19 • 22:08 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Tax concessions in special economic zones extended until 2050

Latvia extends tax concessions for companies in special economic zones until 2050 to promote long-term investments and regional economic development.

Mar 19 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major UK high street brand plunged into administration as all stores close

British video game retailer GAME will close its remaining stores while maintaining online operations and concessions in other retailers.

Mar 19 • 07:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

EU leaders await whether Orbán accepts the Commission's concessions in the oil pipeline dispute

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's decision on accepting EU concessions regarding a loan to Ukraine is uncertain as tensions rise around the oil supply from Russia.

Mar 19 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Roberto Luque and Marcela Aguiñaga, with divided positions on the Fifth Bridge and road concessions of Guayas

Roberto Luque and Marcela Aguiñaga express conflicting views regarding the completion and concessions of the Fifth Bridge project in Guayas.

Mar 18 • 20:39 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Åkesson after the message from L: No concessions

Jimmie Åkesson of the Sweden Democrats states that no concessions were made to the Liberals for their support in a potential future government.

Mar 18 • 06:11 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Dems unmoved as White House reveals DHS concessions in shutdown battle

The White House is making concessions to congressional Democrats in an effort to end the government shutdown, but Democrats remain unyielding.

Mar 17 • 22:32 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The Guardian: London participated in negotiations between Washington and Tehran and was surprised by Iranian concessions

A report reveals Britain's participation in U.S.-Iran negotiations, highlighting unexpected Iranian concessions, with implications for regional diplomacy and security.

Mar 17 • 19:53 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Trump's Hard Line: "We Don't Want to Negotiate, and We Will Have No Mercy"

Donald Trump expresses a hardline stance on negotiations regarding the ongoing conflict between the US and Israel against Iran, indicating that he is not ready to agree to any terms without significant concessions from Tehran.

Mar 16 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'We have demanded 111 million that will be destined to expand roads,' clarifies Marcela Aguiñaga about road concessions in Guayas

Marcela Aguiñaga, the prefect of Guayas, clarified that her administration demanded a $111 million investment for the expansion of provincial road contracts amid criticism of long-term concessions.

Mar 14 • 01:29 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

David Marcus: Craven politics is the only excuse left for Dems refusing to fund DHS

The article criticizes Congressional Democrats for their refusal to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) amid a partial government shutdown, despite concessions they had previously demanded.

Mar 13 • 16:04 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] Korea can’t let US trade probes strong-arm it into concessions

The US Trade Representative has started Section 301 investigations targeting South Korea and other trade partners over alleged unfair trade practices, potentially complicating South Korea's tariff negotiations.

Mar 13 • 09:10 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

South American country will spend 165 million dollars on electric transmission projects

Peru's government is launching a competition for concessions on five electric transmission projects requiring an estimated investment of 165 million dollars.

Mar 13 • 03:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

There are questions about the extension of the road concessions in Guayas for another 30 years resolved by the Prefecture in 2025

Road concessions in Guayas are facing scrutiny after the former prefect questioned a 30-year extension granted without a competitive bidding process.

Mar 11 • 21:26 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Only India has the exemption... the US's blunt message to Europe regarding Russian oil purchases

The US has informed its European allies that only India will receive a temporary exemption for purchasing Russian oil, without extending similar concessions to them.

Mar 11 • 14:17 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Looks like the EU might have to pay Zelensky just to shut up

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has criticized Ukrainian President Zelensky, demanding financial concessions amid tensions over energy supplies from Russia.

Mar 11 • 12:39 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

No discount given says the nation yes to accession negotiations

Iceland's population supports entering accession negotiations without concessions.

Mar 10 • 17:58 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
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

After years of disdain for women's unpaid work: nothing but small concessions

The article criticizes the lack of genuine recognition for women's unpaid labor during International Women's Day celebrations among Slovak politicians.

Mar 9 • 09:32 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Weaponise EU market against China or face manufacturing collapse: official think tank

A new report suggests that the EU should leverage its market power to negotiate concessions from a fragile Chinese economy.

Mar 8 • 20:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

CK Hutchison, a Chinese company, sues the Panama Canal for taking its ports: 'It is illegal confiscation'

The Chinese company CK Hutchison has expanded its international arbitration lawsuit against Panama, claiming illegal confiscation after the government revoked its port concessions.

Mar 6 • 14:29 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Niger's military junta pulls plug on mining companies and UK oil firm

Niger's military regime has revoked mining concessions for three companies and denied a British firm's request for an extended drilling license, citing non-compliance with financial and environmental obligations.

Mar 6 • 09:51 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
World

Discussions on Ceasefire in Ukraine / Moscow Considers Halting Peace Talks if Kyiv Does Not Indicate Territorial Concessions

Russia is considering halting peace negotiations with Ukraine unless Kyiv shows willingness for territorial concessions, per Bloomberg sources.

Feb 28 • 19:54 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
World

Interviews on the ceasefire in Ukraine / Moscow considers halting peace talks if Kyiv does not indicate territorial concessions

Russia is considering halting peace talks with Ukraine if Kyiv does not show indications of territorial concessions, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Feb 28 • 19:54 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Hellenic Gold: Renewal for another 25 years at the Cassandra Mines

Hellenic Gold has secured a 25-year renewal of its mining concessions in the Cassandra Mines, approved by the Ministry of Environment and Energy.

Feb 28 • 07:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Trump says he is dissatisfied with negotiations with Iran: 'They don't want to go far enough'

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the ongoing negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program, claiming the Iranian government is not willing to make necessary concessions.

Feb 27 • 21:33 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

Think Tank: Ukraine is considering ceding territory

A Ukrainian delegation is reportedly open to negotiating territorial concessions in Donbass in talks with Russia, according to the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center.

Feb 27 • 18:47 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Left-Green Movement and the Independence Party Give In in the City

The Left-Green Movement and the Independence Party have made concessions in negotiations regarding the city governance in Reykjavik.

Feb 27 • 13:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP-GO files lawsuit to suspend IPTU exemption for Serra Dourada Complex after privatization

The Public Ministry of Goiás has filed a civil action to annul a municipal law that granted a permanent IPTU exemption to the company managing the Serra Dourada Stadium complex.

Feb 27 • 12:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

USA seems to hope that large aid will entice Ukraine to make concessions

The article discusses how U.S. negotiators are banking on significant financial support to encourage Ukraine to make concessions regarding its stance on post-war recovery.

Feb 27 • 07:43 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

In Napo and Loja, 125 mining concessions have been suspended, and 105 processing plants have been notified in El Oro

The Ecuadorian government has suspended 125 mining concessions in Napo and Loja and notified 105 processing plants in El Oro due to environmental concerns.

Feb 26 • 22:06 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'China Needs Us More': José Mulino Challenges Xi Jinping After Taking Two Ports from the Panama Canal

Panama's President José Raúl Mulino asserts that China is more reliant on Panama following the annulment of port concessions granted to a Chinese conglomerate, suggesting potential economic repercussions from China's response.

Feb 26 • 16:50 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

3 Possible Scenarios: Are Iran's "Limited" Concessions Enough to Avoid War?

Speculation rises on the future of U.S.-Iran negotiations following their third round of dialogue in Geneva, amidst ongoing military buildup and rhetoric from both sides.

Feb 26 • 16:39 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Without work, with higher tolls and many more stations: what is the plan for the 9,200 kilometers of roads that the state concessions

Argentina is set to contract out nearly 10,000 kilometers of national roadways to the private sector, with no substantial infrastructure plans in place and increased toll fees expected.

Feb 26 • 14:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

US and Iranian negotiators meet for critical nuclear talks in Geneva

Iranian negotiators are in Geneva for crucial talks with the US on their nuclear program, pressing for concessions on uranium enrichment and missile controls amidst uncertainty about Trump's response.

Feb 26 • 12:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
World

Iran wants to prevent Trump from war. Offers unprecedented concessions

Iran is making significant concessions in an effort to deter President Trump from pursuing military action.

Feb 26 • 11:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Public and private investment is a combination that drives Brazil

Recent discussions on concessions and infrastructure investment in Brazil highlight a resurgence in investment to elevate productivity and reduce regional inequalities.

Feb 26 • 01:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

Ukrainian Minister to the UN Security Council: 'We will never agree to territorial concessions'

Ukraine's Deputy Minister of Defense, Marjana Betsa, declared that Ukraine will never concede any of its territories to Russia during a UN Security Council meeting.

Feb 25 • 21:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

"Like a Somnambulist"... Trump is Being Drawn into a War with Iran Against His Will

The article discusses how President Trump may be inadvertently dragging the U.S. into an unwanted conflict with Iran due to his escalating military pressure without achieving the desired concessions.

Feb 25 • 03:13 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine will never agree to territorial concessions – Ukraine's deputy foreign minister

Ukraine firmly rejects any territorial concessions to Russia, reaffirming its commitment to sovereignty during a UN Security Council meeting.

Feb 25 • 01:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Egypt denies granting Ethiopia access to the Red Sea and reaffirms its position on the Renaissance Dam

Egypt has denied reports claiming it is willing to grant Ethiopia access to the Red Sea in exchange for concessions on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) negotiations.

Feb 24 • 19:54 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The transformation of the Aktor Group and the bet on LNG

The Aktor Group is transitioning from a construction-focused company to a diversified group engaged in concessions, energy, and critical infrastructure, significantly impacting its balance sheet through new ventures in LNG and strategic partnerships.

Feb 24 • 05:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Panama takes control of two ports previously managed by a company connected to China – Transition period with operation by Maersk and MSC

The Panamanian government has taken control of two ports at the entrances of the Panama Canal, canceling concessions held by a subsidiary of CK Hutchison, and temporarily transferring operations to major shipping companies A.P. Moller-Maersk and Mediterranean Shipping.

Feb 24 • 05:27 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
World

Ukrainians Face the Greatest Dilemma of the War. 'It Would Be a Betrayal'

The ongoing war in Ukraine has entered a critical phase, with peace talks stalled and increasing pressure from the U.S. on Ukraine to make concessions.

Feb 24 • 04:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula went against the Civil House and yielded to Boulos' request in revoking decree that foresaw river concessions

President Lula revoked a decree allowing private concessions for several Brazilian rivers, a decision made during a tense internal government debate.

Feb 24 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After pressure from indigenous people, government retreats and revokes decree that provided for concessions of waterways in the Amazon

The Brazilian government has announced the revocation of a decree that allowed the privatization of three waterways in the Amazon following pressure from indigenous groups.

Feb 23 • 21:00 UTC

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