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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The contractor's PESEL does not have to be in the register

The article discusses the recent update regarding the necessity of including the PESEL number of contractors in official registers in Poland.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Senate pushes for direct contractor payments amid system delays

The Nigerian Senate has urged the Federal Government to revert to a direct payment system for contractors, arguing that the current centralized approach is ineffective.

Feb 27 • 00:07 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Senate queries contractors’ payment delays, seeks system change

Nigeria's Senate has called for a return to the old payment system for contractors, emphasizing flaws in the current centralized arrangement.

Feb 26 • 21:21 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Reconstruction of Klaipėda Summer Stage: Contractors Begin Work

Contractors have started renovating the Klaipėda Summer Concert Stage, enhancing its facilities and improving leisure quality for residents.

Feb 26 • 12:26 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Crime & Justice

Nigeria: Court Hears Recording of Diezani Alison-Madueke's Heated Exchanges With Oil Contractors Who Bribed Her

The UK Southwark Crown Court has heard audio recordings of former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke allegedly confronting oil tycoons over bribery accusations during her trial.

Feb 26 • 05:33 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'The Bihar government's treasury is empty,' said Bhai Virendra

Bhai Virendra, a leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal, claims that the Bihar government's treasury is completely empty, despite the government pretending otherwise and delaying payments to contractors for road and building work.

Feb 25 • 10:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

China places key Japanese defense contractors and others on export blacklist

China has added 20 Japanese firms, including major defense contractors, to its export control blacklist amid escalating tensions with Japan.

Feb 25 • 09:05 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Wolt Couriers Lost in the Court of Appeal

Wolt couriers were ruled as contractors and not employees by the Borgarting Court of Appeal in a recent decision.

Feb 24 • 10:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

China Targets Key Japanese Defense Companies... "Japan's 20 Companies Subject to Dual-Use Export Controls"

China has placed 20 Japanese military enterprises, including key defense contractors, on an export control list for dual-use goods amid rising tensions regarding Japan's military capabilities.

Feb 24 • 09:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Yellow Envelope Law’ Enforcement Ordinance and Interpretation Guidelines Finalized... Effective Next Month on the 10th

The enforcement ordinance for the 'Yellow Envelope Law' is finalized by the State Council, set to take effect on the 10th of next month.

Feb 24 • 01:59 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Criticizes that stricter requirements are not set for contractors

The head of the Icelandic Automobile Owners Association criticizes the lack of stricter regulations for contractors regarding dust pollution in Reykjavík.

Feb 21 • 10:15 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The CEO of FÍB says contractors bear great responsibility regarding dust formation

The CEO of FÍB emphasizes the significant responsibility that contractors hold in relation to the generation of dust.

Feb 21 • 05:20 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

From Bayer to Cemex: Which companies are the best contractors for Sheinbaum's government?

An analysis by Mexicanos Contra la Corrupción y la Impunidad highlights several top national and international firms as the best evaluated contractors under Claudia Sheinbaum's federal government.

Feb 18 • 21:13 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Janakpuri Accident: Court Rejects Both Contractors’ Pleas, Denies Bail

A court in Delhi has denied bail to two contractors involved in the death of a biker who fell into an excavation pit in Janakpuri.

Feb 18 • 15:49 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Labor to Reduce Confusion on the Yellow Envelope Law... Establishing a Committee to Support Collective Bargaining Decisions

The South Korean Ministry of Labor is establishing a committee ahead of the implementation of the Yellow Envelope Law to assist in determining the employer status of primary contractors in relation to subcontractor unions.

Feb 18 • 03:18 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The municipal company cannot hide behind the privacy protection of contractors

A citizen has requested public information from a municipal water and sewage company regarding its activities related to a local referendum, but the company provided anonymized documents citing privacy protection.

Feb 17 • 03:50 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Arrest of the Head of the Construction Department in Yatomi City, Aichi Prefecture, Suspected of Leaking Bid Amounts for Public Works

The head of the construction department in Yatomi City was arrested for allegedly leaking bid amounts to contractors involved in a public works project.

Feb 12 • 06:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NSCDC warns construction companies, contractors in Ekiti against vandalism

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has warned construction firms in Ekiti to stop vandalizing crucial fibre-optic cables and public properties.

Feb 10 • 18:23 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Delhi Pit Accident: Non-bailable Warrants Issued Against Two Contractors, Custody of One Extended

Non-bailable warrants have been issued against two contractors in connection with the death of a 25-year-old motorcyclist who fell into an open pit in Delhi's Janakpuri area.

Feb 10 • 01:32 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Bikes in the city: Not interested in the votes of cyclists

A cycling path in Reykjavik remains closed three years after construction began, causing frustration among local cyclists and prompting criticisms of the prioritization of drivers and contractors over cyclists by the city government.

Feb 7 • 16:26 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG issues deadlines to Chinese road contractors

The Federal Government has warned Chinese contractors about substandard work and delays on key federal road projects, issuing strict deadlines for improvements after a high-level meeting.

Feb 7 • 00:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

“Now, bribes are severance pay”... The aftermath of the acquittal of ‘Kwak Sang-do's son receiving 5 billion won’

The South Korean court's acquittal of Kwak Sang-do's son, who was accused of receiving 5 billion won in bribes under the guise of severance pay from private contractors, has sparked public outrage over the ruling's legitimacy.

Feb 6 • 08:38 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

KP: The request for Šmite's dismissal threatens the independence of the institution

The application by the Latvian Union of Forest Contractors to dismiss Competition Council chairperson Ieva Šmite is seen as an unprecedented attempt to influence the independence and decision-making of the agency, according to KP.

Feb 5 • 13:43 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NCC, NSCDC to prosecute contractors for fibre-optic damage

The Nigerian Communications Commission and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps are warning contractors and public agencies of prosecution for damages caused to fibre-optic cables during construction work.

Feb 4 • 21:44 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Sources: Stegra owes contractors hundreds of millions

Stegra is reportedly struggling to pay multiple contractors for ongoing industrial projects, leading to a significant reduction in workforce due to unpaid invoices totaling hundreds of millions.

Feb 4 • 10:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Pay local contractors

Local contractors continue to struggle with delayed payments, leading to protests by lawyers and activists demanding fair settlements from the government.

Feb 4 • 00:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Prosecutors Considering Appeal in ‘Wirye Case’ Similar to Daejang-dong

As the appeal deadline approaches, attention turns to whether prosecutors will appeal the acquittal of private contractors in the Wirye new town development corruption case, dubbed similar to the Daejang-dong case.

Feb 3 • 20:13 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Will Poles Participate in the Construction of the Nuclear Power Plant in Choczewo?

Westinghouse Electric Company announces collaboration with Polish contractors and the National Centre for Nuclear Research in the construction of a nuclear power plant in Choczewo.

Feb 2 • 12:51 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The new atomic power plant is not only to be built by Westinghouse. The government is about to sign additional nuclear agreements

Slovak government is negotiating with several countries for firms to jointly build a new nuclear power plant, indicating a competitive selection process for contractors, amidst criticism from local political figures.

Feb 2 • 10:21 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
Crime & Justice

US probing claims WhatsApp chats aren’t private – Bloomberg

US federal authorities are investigating allegations that WhatsApp staff may have accessed message content despite its end-to-end encryption claims, based on disclosures from former contractors.

Jan 30 • 18:44 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Demolition of the community center without permission: 'The damage is done'

Contractors began demolishing the old community center in Kópavogur without the necessary permits, prompting a halt to the work by local authorities.

Jan 16 • 19:12 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Due to uncleared roads, police initiate proceedings against the concessionaire and contractor

A traffic accident occurred in Imbriovec Jalžabetski where a 38-year-old man lost control of his vehicle on icy roads, leading to injuries and prompting police action against road maintenance contractors.

Jan 16 • 15:41 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

US Military: Trump attacks America's defense contractors

President Donald Trump has threatened American defense companies with bans on dividend payouts and stock buybacks, citing concerns over their investments and high executive pay.

Jan 7 • 22:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Trump says he plans crackdown on defense firms over executive pay and stock buybacks

Donald Trump announced plans to impose restrictions on executive pay and stock buybacks at defense contractors amid criticism of their failure to deliver essential military equipment.

Jan 7 • 21:06 UTC
🇬🇷 Efsyn
National & Local

With 4 contractors, the Property Acquisition and Leasing Authority begins

The Property Acquisition and Leasing Authority has commenced operations with four appointed contractors.

Jan 1 • 16:11 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Ready a fleet of seaplanes: what is behind Trump's move

The Pentagon plans to use a fleet of civilian amphibious aircraft, managed by contractors, to enhance U.S. operational capabilities in the Pacific as part of a new initiative from the recently approved National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Dec 28 • 06:00 UTC

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