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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Urban Renewal in Northern Guayaquil Area Generates Changes in Routes for Five Bus Lines and Metrovía Feeder

Urban renewal efforts in northern Guayaquil are leading to significant changes in bus routes and traffic due to ongoing construction work.

Feb 26 • 22:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Judge approves the construction of the grand ballroom of Trump at the White House

A federal judge has ruled against a lawsuit attempting to halt President Trump's controversial plan for a grand ballroom in the White House.

Feb 26 • 21:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

OHLA performs better in construction and returns to profits with 1.7 million

The construction group OHLA reports a net profit of 1.7 million euros, showcasing a substantial improvement in their financial performance.

Feb 26 • 21:37 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for Illinois: JB Pritzker's plan to unlock housing construction

Governor JB Pritzker has unveiled the BUILD Plan to address Illinois' housing crisis by facilitating and accelerating home construction.

Feb 26 • 21:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos shuts Lekki–Epe Expressway for repairs

The Lagos State Government has announced a total closure of the Epe-bound carriageway of the Lekki–Ajah Expressway for rehabilitation works.

Feb 26 • 21:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Works Have Begun: This is How the New Green Space Will Benefit 70,000 Residents and Promises to Transform the Northern Area of the City

Construction has started on a new park in Colegiales, Buenos Aires, which aims to provide a recreational area for over 70,000 residents.

Feb 26 • 20:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VLT works have beam launch near BR-324 and cause traffic changes in Salvador

The launch of beams for the VLT viaduct construction near BR-324 in Salvador is causing temporary traffic disruptions over the weekend.

Feb 26 • 20:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The AFA started works on the vacant lot in Pilar to try to justify the move of its headquarters

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has initiated construction on a vacant lot in Pilar to formalize its headquarters' move, a strategy supported by Buenos Aires Governor Axel Kicillof to evade oversight by the General Inspection of Justice.

Feb 26 • 20:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: worker hangs from scaffold after rope gives way in Bahia

A worker in Ipiaú, Bahia became stranded on a scaffold when a rope holding the equipment gave way, prompting city officials to halt construction on the site.

Feb 26 • 20:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Oil spill registered at construction site of the Ponte do Futuro in the Paraíba River, Cabedelo

An oil spill was reported at the construction site of the Ponte do Futuro in Cabedelo, Brazil, prompting an environmental response.

Feb 26 • 20:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Thousands of inconspicuous houses. Russian spies build networks of properties intended for sabotage

A report highlights the construction of networks of properties by Russian spies that could potentially be used for sabotage activities.

Feb 26 • 19:32 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

A mosque in Egypt inspired by the design of Hagia Sophia opens after 50 years of construction

The opening of a mosque in Egypt, inspired by Hagia Sophia, symbolizes resilience as it took nearly five decades to complete.

Feb 26 • 18:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Trump receives judicial permission to build a banquet hall at the White House

The Trump administration has been granted judicial permission to proceed with the construction of a banquet hall at the White House, following the demolition of the east wing.

Feb 26 • 18:47 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The cancellation of the construction of a youth school in Laugardalur

The construction of a youth school in Laugardalur has been cancelled due to unspecified reasons.

Feb 26 • 17:21 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The abandonment of the construction of a youth school at the Ice Hall

The construction project for a youth school at the Ice Hall has been abandoned, impacting local educational planning.

Feb 26 • 17:21 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Fuchs: All-day classes will not start in 2027 after all.

Croatian Education Minister Radovan Fuchs announced that all-day classes in primary schools will not commence as planned in 2027 due to delays in school construction.

Feb 26 • 17:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

SAAE Jacareí begins construction of the water supply reinforcement pipeline that will benefit residents

SAAE Jacareí has commenced construction of the 'Altos de Santana' reinforcement pipeline which will improve water supply for around 90,000 residents in the eastern region of the city.

Feb 26 • 16:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New UBS Cidade Jardim advances and enters the painting phase

Construction of the new UBS Cidade Jardim in Pindamonhangaba is progressing to the painting phase and is set to serve approximately 3,500 residents monthly.

Feb 26 • 16:44 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Neighbors laughed at this construction, but a couple built their own 59-square-meter house and spent almost nothing

A couple in Ukraine built a small, affordable house in their backyard using simple materials, defying skepticism from neighbors.

Feb 26 • 16:30 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ford government awards $1B contract for new Ontario Science Centre

The Ontario government has awarded a $1 billion contract to design and construct a new Ontario Science Centre, set to relocate to Ontario Place by 2029.

Feb 26 • 16:26 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Bundestag: Tariff Loyalty Act Passed

The Bundestag has passed the Tariff Loyalty Act, requiring federal construction and service contracts to be awarded only to companies adhering to collective agreements or equivalent employment conditions.

Feb 26 • 15:26 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lafarge Africa revenue hits record N1.1 trillion in 2025

Lafarge Africa has reported record revenue of N1.1 trillion for the year ending December 31, 2025, marking a significant increase from the previous year.

Feb 26 • 15:21 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

After years of construction: The first trams finally roll on the West Tangent

The first section of the West Tangent tram line in Munich, which has been under construction for two years, is officially opened with a maiden journey and a public celebration.

Feb 26 • 15:14 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

City Center Königstein: When Trees Give Way to Trees

The city center of Königstein is undergoing construction to combat climate change, leading to the felling of trees, which has sparked local protests.

Feb 26 • 15:05 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
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Kalisz with the best long-distance train offer in Poland. Start of construction works on the railway bypass of the city

Kalisz is set to improve its long-distance train services, significantly reducing travel times to major cities like Poznań and Warsaw.

Feb 26 • 14:13 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Construction company 'BMGS' declared bankrupt

The construction firm AS 'BMGS' has entered bankruptcy proceedings in Latvia.

Feb 26 • 14:02 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Disability Assistance: Special Schools Sound the Alarm: State Reimburses Construction Costs Too Late

Special schools in Germany are facing financial challenges as the state delays reimbursement of construction costs for a new school designed to support emotionally and socially challenged children.

Feb 26 • 13:40 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Construction Project: Stuttgart 21 may not open until 2030

The Stuttgart 21 railway project faces further delays, with reports suggesting it may not be operational before 2030.

Feb 26 • 13:26 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Hotel in Gdańsk's Wrzeszcz Already at the Starting Line

A new hotel in Gdańsk's Wrzeszcz district is set to be developed by Lithuanian 1 Asset Management, with construction beginning soon and an opening scheduled for summer next year.

Feb 26 • 12:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Black Bridge in Hodonín Will Be Demolished and Replaced with a New One

The article discusses the plans to demolish the Black Bridge in Hodonín and replace it with a new structure.

Feb 26 • 12:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Central Group plans when and how to resume construction. We will prepare 2000 apartments, said its head

Central Group has announced plans to resume construction and is preparing to build 2000 new apartments in response to market demands.

Feb 26 • 11:46 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

In Slovakia, they face charges of extremism, while in Hungary, the government applauds them. The story of the commemorative monument of the regional flag

In Slovakia, several individuals face charges of extremism due to the construction of a monument that resembles a historical national flag, which some authorities claim glorifies past totalitarian regimes.

Feb 26 • 11:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bombinhas (SC): Federal Police investigates fraud in illegal constructions in a paradise destination

The Federal Police launched an operation to investigate fraud in construction permits in Bombinhas, a renowned tourist spot in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Feb 26 • 11:09 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

FBK: Alina Kabaeva received 71 million euros remaining after the construction of Putin's palace in Gelendzhik

Alina Kabaeva allegedly received 71 million euros from funds leftover after the completion of President Putin's palace construction in Gelendzhik, with reports highlighting the use of these funds for sports events and charity.

Feb 26 • 10:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The largest construction site in the Northern region will receive investments of R$ 740 million

The company Nova 364 plans to invest R$ 740 million in the federal highway BR-364, connecting Vilhena to Porto Velho in Rondônia, focusing on improving grain transportation in the Northern Arc.

Feb 26 • 10:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

400 new student apartments will be built here

The municipality of Oslo has sold a site at Økern to the student welfare organization (SiO) for the construction of 400 new student apartments.

Feb 26 • 10:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

HS: Bathrooms Rusted in New Apartment Buildings

An investigation reveals that Rust problems are appearing in component bathrooms of new apartment buildings in Finland, raising concerns about potential moisture damage.

Feb 26 • 09:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Construction blocks streets in Downtown Fortaleza and alters the itinerary of 4 bus lines; see the detours

A construction project in Downtown Fortaleza is blocking streets and altering bus routes to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Feb 26 • 09:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Yle: Google's Major Purchase in Northern Ostrobothnia

Google has purchased 900 hectares of land in Vaalan, Northern Ostrobothnia, for the construction of a data center.

Feb 26 • 08:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Google has purchased land in Vala for a possible data center

Google has acquired a large plot of land in the municipality of Vala for potential construction of a data center.

Feb 26 • 07:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Eeli Nuutinen, 17, studies a field that artificial intelligence will not replace – labor shortage in infrastructure construction

Seventeen-year-old Eeli Nuutinen is studying construction, a field that artificial intelligence is not expected to replace, amidst ongoing labor shortages in the industry.

Feb 26 • 07:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government completes the access road to the Lepe hospital 10 years after its inception

The Spanish government has completed a 1.5-kilometer access road to the Lepe hospital a decade after construction began.

Feb 26 • 07:18 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Thieves Sweep Vilnius: From Bicycles in Storage to BMW Parts

The article details a series of thefts in Vilnius, Lithuania, with significant losses reported for stolen bicycles, construction equipment, and car parts.

Feb 26 • 06:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Confidence in Industry and Retail Improved

According to the Confederation of Finnish Industries, economic confidence in the industrial and retail sectors increased in February compared to the previous month.

Feb 26 • 06:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Sports

Can construction goggles replace running glasses? Experts explain the risks and differences

Experts discuss the viability and safety of using construction goggles for running as a cost-effective alternative to specialized running glasses.

Feb 26 • 05:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Juhani Jutila, 27, switched from construction to medical studies in Romania - already one in three new doctors has studied abroad

A growing number of Finnish medical professionals are being trained abroad, with 35% of licensed doctors in Finland having graduated from foreign universities, raising questions about the trust in the qualifications of foreign-trained doctors.

Feb 26 • 04:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Jong-un: The army must become the vanguard of socialist construction without weapons

Kim Jong-un stated at the 9th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea that the military should act as a pioneering force for socialist construction, as reported by the Rodong Sinmun.

Feb 26 • 03:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Auction for the construction of a new government headquarters in Downtown SP will be this Thursday; learn details of the project

The São Paulo government is set to auction the contract for building its new administrative center in the city center, a significant campaign promise of Governor Tarcísio de Freitas.

Feb 26 • 03:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Recruiting shipping companies to participate in the eco-friendly certification ship support program

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries in South Korea has announced the recruitment of coastal shipping companies to participate in the 'Eco-Friendly Certified Ship Support Project' aimed at supporting the construction of eco-friendly ships.

Feb 26 • 02:41 UTC

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