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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Copom Reduces Selic Rate and Consortium Remains a Strategy for Home Ownership

The Copom's decision to lower the Selic rate impacts housing credit accessibility in Brazil, leading many to consider consortia as a viable alternative for purchasing homes.

Mar 22 • 09:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Investing US$50 million in a stadium for 12,000 spectators in Córdoba

A consortium is investing US$50 million to construct a stadium in Córdoba, Argentina, expected to accommodate 12,000 spectators and enhance the city's status as a key venue for sports and entertainment events.

Mar 20 • 19:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP-MA recommends termination of the contract between the City Hall and the Via SL consortium that operates public transport in São Luís

The Maranhão Public Ministry has recommended that the São Luís City Hall terminate its contract with the Via SL consortium due to consistent failures in public transport services.

Mar 19 • 19:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Consortium wins bidding to finalize sewage treatment and manage sewage system for 30 years in Bauru

The 'Bauru Sanitation Consortium' has been awarded a 30-year contract to manage the sewage system in Bauru, Brazil, and to complete the paused sewage treatment plant project.

Mar 19 • 18:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Hydrocarbons: The second phase of exploration in the offshore block 'Block 2' in the Ionian Sea

The Energean-led consortium has officially announced the start of the second phase of research in offshore Block 2 in the Ionian Sea, which includes exploratory drilling crucial for Greece's hydrocarbon sector development.

Mar 19 • 13:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

University of Eastern Finland aims for a massive higher education institution – intends to merge three universities of applied sciences

The University of Eastern Finland plans to create a new higher education consortium by merging three universities of applied sciences in Northern Savonia, North Karelia, and Kainuu.

Mar 19 • 13:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With high interest rates, consortium becomes a viable alternative for buying vehicles

High interest rates in Brazil have shifted consumer preferences towards consortia as a more manageable financing option for vehicle purchases.

Mar 18 • 09:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The former director general of Highways received 25,000 from one of the companies under suspicion in the 'Koldo case'

The former director general of Highways, Javier Herrero, is implicated in the Koldo case regarding fraudulent contracting practices, having received payments from a company involved in a contract awarded to a consortium he oversaw.

Mar 17 • 19:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Consortium of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles grows amid high interest rates

The automotive sector in Brazil is witnessing growth in vehicle consortiums as consumers turn to alternatives in response to high interest rates.

Mar 17 • 02:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Municipality should unblock the compliant projects. We also have 430 families in limbo

Alessandro Maggioni, president of the Consortium of Workers’ Cooperatives, highlights the ongoing challenges in urban planning and calls for the unblocking of projects as 430 families remain affected.

Mar 15 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

International Consortium Opens Office in the Northeast for Export Companies to Increase Exports

The international consortium EEN is establishing an office in Pernambuco to boost the number of exporting companies in Brazil's Northeast region.

Mar 13 • 22:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Porto Vale launches campaign with up to 45% reduction in consortium installments

Porto Vale has announced a new promotional campaign offering up to 45% off the installment fees for various consortiums, running until April 30.

Mar 13 • 12:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

St. Papastavrou: The 10+1 benefits of the country from the contracts with Chevron and Hellenic Energy

St. Papastavrou highlighted the transformative benefits of the new oil and gas contracts between Greece and the Chevron-HELLENiQ Energy consortium during a parliamentary meeting.

Mar 11 • 09:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

After the controversy over Indian pipes: in April it will be known who will build the key pipeline to export gas from Vaca Muerta

A consortium is set to announce the construction contractor for a key pipeline from Vaca Muerta in April 2024 after purchasing necessary materials from an Indian company.

Mar 10 • 19:40 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

The DRC wants to diversify investors for its major extension project in Kinshasa

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is launching a major urban project to extend Kinshasa and create a new city, Kinshasa Kia Mona, with an estimated cost of €46 billion, seeking to attract additional investors beyond a Chinese consortium.

Mar 9 • 23:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Project GIGaNTE: the Spanish chip for civil and military sovereignty in the electronic world

Spain's Indra Group is leading a consortium to develop advanced gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors aimed at ensuring technological sovereignty.

Mar 9 • 04:30 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
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

European Digital Sovereignty, Italy at the Forefront: Serafino Sorrenti Vice President of Edic

Italy is taking a leading role in European digital sovereignty initiatives by appointing Serafino Sorrenti as the Vice President of the European Digital Infrastructure Consortium (Edic).

Mar 6 • 16:53 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
🇧🇷 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
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

"La Stampa" sold: What will happen to Italy's liberal-conservative flagship newspaper?

The sale of the Italian newspaper "La Stampa," historically linked to the Agnelli family, has been confirmed, with GEDI signing a preliminary agreement with the SAE consortium.

Mar 5 • 20:42 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Several companies prepare for the acquisition of E-Piim Production

Several companies are preparing to bid in the auction for E-Piim Production, which is being sold as part of its bankruptcy proceedings, including A-Ware and a consortium being formed by Trigon Capital.

Mar 5 • 16:39 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Grana Padano at Foodex Japan 2026

The Grana Padano Consortium will participate in Foodex Japan from March 10 to 13, highlighting the cheese's versatility in the Japanese market.

Mar 5 • 10:49 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gadeokdo New Airport Still Far to Go ... Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport 'Beginning Full Construction by the End of Year'

Construction on the Gadeokdo New Airport is set to commence by the end of the year, following a contract agreement with the Daewoo Construction consortium.

Mar 5 • 08:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sergipe government announces winning consortium for new bridge between Aracaju and Barra dos Coqueiros

The government of Sergipe has announced the winning consortium for the construction of a new bridge connecting Aracaju and Barra dos Coqueiros, expected to take approximately 3 years and 9 months to complete.

Mar 4 • 18:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Councilors of Campo Grande approve exemption and subsidy of R$ 40 million to the Guaicurus Consortium

The Campo Grande councilors have approved about R$ 40 million in tax exemptions and subsidies for the Guaicurus Consortium.

Mar 3 • 18:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Council of Campo Grande approves a R$ 12 million tax exemption for the Guaicurus Consortium

The City Council of Campo Grande approved a bill that exempts the Guaicurus Consortium from R$ 12 million in taxes to keep public transport fares low.

Mar 3 • 17:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public transport in the sights of Justice: failures in the service and pressure for changes

Public transport in Campo Grande is under judicial intervention due to failures in contracts and municipal oversight.

Mar 3 • 09:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Bartłomiej Wachta: Problematic Deadline for Excluding Dishonest Entrepreneurs

The exclusion of the MIRBUD S.A. and TORPOL S.A. consortium from a major Rail Baltica contract has raised significant legal and procedural questions regarding the criteria for contractor disqualification.

Mar 3 • 04:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP charges 16 people for fraud in RN that caused a loss of R$ 3.8 million to banks and companies

The Public Ministry of Rio Grande do Norte has charged 16 individuals in connection with a systematic financial fraud scheme that resulted in R$ 3.8 million in losses to banks and consortium companies.

Mar 2 • 17:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Fake consortium seller suspected of scamming in PI and other states is arrested in DF

A businessman suspected of scamming in Piauí, Amapá, Maranhão, Roraima, and Goiás was arrested in the Federal District for fraud in car financing and consortium sales.

Feb 28 • 21:24 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rota Mogiana: with an offer of R$ 1 billion, consortium wins auction to manage 520 km of highways in the interior of SP

The Rota Mogiana consortium, led by Azevedo and Travassos, won a government auction to manage 520 km of highways in São Paulo for R$ 1.084 billion, significantly exceeding the minimum bid requirement.

Feb 27 • 19:09 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Electronic Arts – the fall of a video game giant

Electronic Arts, a major player in the video game industry, is set to be acquired in a record-breaking leveraged buyout by a consortium including a Saudi Arabian state-controlled investment fund.

Feb 27 • 13:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Bulgheroni signs the first liquefied gas contract with Germany, for US$ 7 billion

The Southern Energy consortium, led by Pan American Energy, has signed an $7 billion liquefied gas contract with Germany, marking a significant milestone for Argentine exports.

Feb 27 • 10:58 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Organized dentistry is growing, CIQO strengthens the quality practice model while increasing average patient spending

The Italian Dental Quality Consortium (CIQO) is solidifying its role within an increasingly organized dental market, as patient spending rises by 4.5% over the last two years.

Feb 27 • 09:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

ERC registers in Congress the creation of the infrastructure consortium

Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC) has proposed the creation of an Infrastructure Consortium in Congress to enhance project execution, coinciding with the initial approval of the budget project by the government.

Feb 27 • 07:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Councilors of Campo Grande vote for tax exemption of R$ 12 million to the Guaicurus Consortium

The Municipal Chamber of Campo Grande is set to vote on a project allowing a tax exemption of approximately R$ 12 million for the Guaicurus Consortium, aimed at keeping public transport fares low.

Feb 26 • 22:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Consortium MEZ-RZK wins auction to build the administrative center of the government of São Paulo

The MEZ-RZK consortium has won the bid to construct a new administrative center for the São Paulo state government, which is expected to cost approximately R$ 6.09 billion and be completed by 2030.

Feb 26 • 14:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Consórcio Mez-RZK Novo Centro wins auction to build the new government headquarters in downtown SP for R$ 6.1 billion

The MEZ-RZK Novo Centro Consortium has won the auction to construct the new government headquarters in Sao Paulo for R$ 6.1 billion, expected to be completed by 2030.

Feb 26 • 14:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Sky News forms consortium to drive push for AI standards

Sky News has teamed up with other major UK news outlets to establish a consortium aimed at creating common standards for the fair use of AI-generated content.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Energy agreements with the Chevron - HelleniQ Energy consortium in Thursday's Cabinet meeting

Greece's Cabinet is set to discuss energy agreements with Chevron and HelleniQ Energy, alongside topics including artificial intelligence in the arts and legislation against illegal betting.

Feb 25 • 17:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

How to use the consortium for investment and not just for buying goods

The article discusses how the consortium system in Brazil has evolved from merely a purchasing mechanism to a strategic investment tool.

Feb 24 • 20:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation targets loan sharking scheme and fraud in consortium in Manaus

Brazilian police conducted a raid on a luxury condominium in Manaus as part of an investigation into loan sharking and consortium fraud that allegedly diverted around R$ 70 million.

Feb 24 • 12:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Criminals ‘systematically’ targeting UK shops, costing £400m last year, say retailers

The British Retail Consortium reports significant increases in shoplifting incidents in the UK, contributing to £400m in losses last year, alongside a worrying rise in violence against retail workers.

Feb 24 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Shop workers still enduring appalling levels of abuse on a daily basis

Shop workers in the UK are facing alarming levels of violence and abuse, despite a slight decrease in incidents compared to previous years.

Feb 24 • 00:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Why the consortium has returned to grow as an alternative to traditional credit in 2026

In 2026, the consortium system in Brazil emerged as a popular alternative to traditional credit, with significant growth in both memberships and financial volume.

Feb 23 • 18:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Moscow proposes the construction of a Russian technology nuclear power plant to Serbia

Moscow is prepared to offer Serbia a nuclear power plant using Russian technology as part of an international consortium, according to the head of Russia's state nuclear energy company.

Feb 23 • 12:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court cancels consortium after false promise of credit letter in 60 days

A court in Campo Grande annulled a consortium contract due to misleading advertising regarding an immediate credit letter promise.

Feb 22 • 13:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court sets final deadline for the city hall regarding intervention in the Guaicurus Consortium

A court in Campo Grande established March 9, 2026, as the final deadline for the city hall and regulatory agencies to present a plan to regularize public transport in the capital.

Feb 21 • 15:52 UTC

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