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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Zulum vows to address insecurity, complete ongoing projects

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has pledged to tackle remaining security issues and ensure the completion of developmental projects in the state.

Feb 27 • 00:27 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Latvenergo wants to reduce the share of profits paid in dividends to the state to 35%

Latvenergo aims to lower its dividend payout ratio to 35% in order to increase investments and development projects.

Feb 26 • 11:27 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NDDC urges host communities to safeguard projects against vandalism

The Niger Delta Development Commission has urged residents in Ondo State to protect its projects from vandalism, citing concerns over theft and damage by local community members.

Feb 26 • 10:18 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Charis Doukas: Open window for coalition government if my proposal is not voted

Charis Doukas discusses important urban infrastructure projects and internal party dynamics ahead of the Pasok conference regarding cooperation with New Democracy.

Feb 26 • 04:34 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

PTDF reviews five research projects, targets patents, commercialisation

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund reviews five research projects aimed at advancing Nigeria's energy sector through commercialization and patenting.

Feb 25 • 19:54 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Point N: A Turk in the Fight Against Windmills Speaks the Language of NIMBY

Czech lawmakers are proposing a bill aimed at overcoming local opposition to development projects, known as NIMBYism, which has stirred controversy regarding its implications for cultural heritage protection.

Feb 25 • 18:50 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Wait, BGK: We will support Polish companies

The president of the Polish Development Bank, Mirosław Czekaj, emphasizes the need to create conditions for domestic companies to effectively pursue contracts for upcoming projects.

Feb 25 • 18:14 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The number of new buildings has significantly increased in downtown Akureyri, and more are in the planning stages

Akureyri is experiencing a rise in new building developments, with several additional projects in the planning phase.

Feb 24 • 12:14 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Gauteng Govt To Set Up Infrastructure Agency

The Gauteng government plans to establish a new infrastructure agency to centralize major projects and improve service delivery.

Feb 24 • 05:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

This man made Tampere into Tampere – and could have helped put Kekkonen in the presidency

Kalle Kaihari, a businessman and patron from Tampere, played a crucial role in the city's development between the 1960s and 1980s, supporting key projects that shaped its current landscape.

Feb 22 • 20:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

BNDES releases R$ 122.5 million for Klabin

BNDES has approved financing of R$ 122.55 million for research, development, and innovation projects at Klabin, a major paper and cellulose exporter in Brazil.

Feb 22 • 11:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Eswatini: Eswatini Applauds Ethiopia's Impressive Mega Development Projects

The Kingdom of Eswatini has praised Ethiopia for its successful execution of large-scale development projects like the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.

Feb 20 • 16:39 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

AI Impact Summit 2026: Strategic Agreement Between Italy, India, and Kenya for AI Projects in Africa

A strategic trilateral collaboration agreement has been established between Italy, India, and Kenya to develop artificial intelligence infrastructure in Africa.

Feb 19 • 10:18 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Bishop Košić on Mega Poultry Farms: Development Yes, But It Must Be in Service of Humanity and the Common Good

Bishop Vlado Košić of the Sisak Diocese emphasizes the need for caution and transparency regarding large poultry farm projects, advocating for development that respects human dignity and local community futures.

Feb 18 • 11:27 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

EIB: €30 million to the Municipality of Thessaloniki for sustainable urban development and climate resilience projects

The European Investment Bank is investing €30 million in the Municipality of Thessaloniki for sustainable urban development and climate resilience projects as part of a new funding agreement.

Feb 18 • 08:11 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Musk Posts 16 South Korean Flags on X: 'Come Work at Tesla' for Korean Semiconductor Talent

Elon Musk is actively recruiting semiconductor talent from South Korea to join Tesla's AI chip development team, emphasizing the need for local expertise to support the company's ambitious projects.

Feb 18 • 02:08 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The previous EU funding planning period has ended; projects implemented for 4.6 billion euros

Latvia has fully utilized its EU funding of 4.6 billion euros for national development, executing approximately 2450 projects across various sectors during the last planning period.

Feb 17 • 11:02 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Américo manages resources for strategic projects in Tamaulipas

Governor Américo Villarreal Anaya is working to secure financial resources for strategic infrastructure projects in Tamaulipas during meetings in Mexico City.

Feb 17 • 07:13 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ethiopia Strengthens Strategic Partnerships With Major International Financial Institutions

Ethiopia has reinforced its partnerships with international financial institutions, exploring enhanced cooperation for development projects.

Feb 16 • 09:57 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VNĪ completed six development projects last year with investments totaling 157.5 million euros

Latvia's State Real Estate (VNĪ) completed six development projects last year, investing a total of 157.5 million euros.

Feb 16 • 08:22 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Boom in the Desert Sands of the Arabian Peninsula Entices Poles

Polish investors are being drawn to massive development projects in Saudi Arabia, particularly the New Diriyah project, which emphasizes luxury and traditional Saudi architecture.

Feb 16 • 03:03 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

It is time to realize that Norway is not suitable for further development of new railways, especially not in the periphery

Norway's current railway expansion plans are deemed economically unviable, with 80% of projects expected to yield negative societal benefits according to a recent government analysis.

Feb 15 • 20:33 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Tinubu visits Adamawa Monday to unveil NYSC camp, other projects

President Bola Tinubu is set to visit Adamawa on Monday for the inauguration of various projects, highlighting the state's developmental achievements.

Feb 15 • 11:34 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Fear, arsons, and lawsuits. The Church counts millions while residents fight for their homes. "We are enemies to them"

Residents of the Maltański Estate are facing displacement and fear as they clash with church authorities over development projects.

Feb 14 • 04:56 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Ciudad Maderas drives its national growth and launches a project in Aguascalientes

Ciudad Maderas is expanding its residential development projects in Aguascalientes, Mexico, focusing on infrastructure and customer financing.

Feb 13 • 20:46 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Citus plans EUR 90 million in investments and 15 development projects

Citus is planning a EUR 90 million investment to support 15 development projects, primarily focused on housing sales and strategic acquisitions.

Feb 13 • 15:37 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

News in New York: Hochul allocated 10 million dollars to 35 mixed-use commercial projects in 2026

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $10 million allocation from the new 'East Side Building Fund' for 35 mixed-use and commercial projects in Buffalo for 2026.

Feb 13 • 10:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'They want to do social cleansing': Sex workers resist World Cup works in Tlalpan

Sex workers in Tlalpan, Mexico City, are resisting construction projects related to the upcoming World Cup, which threaten their livelihoods.

Feb 12 • 21:27 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Daugavpils plans to increase its budget by 7.6 million euros

The Daugavpils city council approved budget amendments increasing the budget by 7.6 million euros, aimed at funding development projects.

Feb 12 • 17:29 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Makinde completed 316 projects across Oyo communities – Official

The Oyo State Government has completed 316 micro-projects in 144 communities as part of its development agenda under Governor Seyi Makinde.

Feb 12 • 16:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development: “Investing in Africa is also a matter of regional stability”

The President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development emphasizes the importance of investing in Africa for regional stability through infrastructure and financial projects.

Feb 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Sugar council, NEXIM Bank strike multi-billion sugar deal

The National Sugar Development Council and the Nigerian Export-Import Bank have established a strategic partnership to finance significant sugar projects in Nigeria.

Feb 11 • 13:48 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

National Development Plan and Infrastructure: A Vision of the State

The announcement of President Claudia Sheinbaum's National Infrastructure Plan is framed as a strategic state definition rather than merely a list of projects or public investment signals.

Feb 11 • 09:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

New leadership at Repsol Mexico

Repsol has appointed Jesús Chillón as the new country manager in Mexico to enhance its operations and strategic development in the country.

Feb 11 • 08:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Codam approves R$ 810 million in projects for the Industrial Hub of Manaus and forecasts the creation of 1,400 jobs

The Codam approved 44 industrial projects totaling R$ 810 million for Manaus' industrial hub, which is expected to generate 1,400 jobs.

Feb 10 • 20:59 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NEDC hands bridges, cattle market to Bauchi govt

The North-East Development Commission transferred three significant bridges and various infrastructure projects to the Bauchi State Government to enhance regional development.

Feb 10 • 01:28 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Nafin secures 9,658 million pesos to finance projects under the Mexico Plan

Nacional Financiera (Nafin) has successfully issued bonds worth 9,658 million pesos to finance productive projects related to the Mexico Plan.

Feb 9 • 23:39 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Government allocates more than 5 billion pesos in infrastructure to combat 'market failure' in southeastern Mexico

The Mexican government has allocated over 5 billion pesos for infrastructure projects in the southeastern region to address financing issues identified as 'market failures.'

Feb 9 • 20:49 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The network law must eliminate projects that block the development of renewable energy

The Polish government emphasizes the need for a network law to address the challenges posed by unfulfilled energy project connections.

Feb 9 • 14:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Seoul National University of Science and Technology Holds '2026 Winter International Urban Science Graduate School GPD Achievement Sharing Seminar'

Seoul National University of Science and Technology successfully hosted a seminar to share outcomes of urban development projects from international students in a master's program supported by various ministries.

Feb 9 • 08:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

KGHM Optimizes Foreign Portfolio

KGHM is optimizing its foreign portfolio, which includes active mines in the United States and Chile, as well as development projects in Canada to meet the growing demand for copper.

Feb 8 • 22:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

To speed up ‘public office rooftop rental housing’... finding ‘incentives’ for opposing residents is essential

The article discusses the successful implementation of public rental housing projects in South Korea, emphasizing the importance of local resident incentives to alleviate opposition.

Feb 8 • 09:08 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

CFE and Sener will promote electric projects under new mixed developments

The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) and the Ministry of Energy (Sener) have approved new electric projects under mixed development schemes, with registration open from February 9 to February 20 and project submission due by March 13.

Feb 6 • 22:37 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

CFE and Sener promote Mixed Development Schemes to strengthen the country's energy security

The Ministry of Energy (Sener) and the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) held an informational session to present Mixed Development Schemes aimed at enhancing energy security through strategic electric generation projects.

Feb 6 • 21:58 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Everything you need to know about current architecture competitions, national and international

Architecture competitions provide architects with valuable opportunities to explore uncommon themes and secure projects that may be hard to attain through standard professional practice.

Feb 6 • 19:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Attica Region: Signatures for the project 'Tourism Promotion and Development Actions'

The Attica Region signed a contract for the implementation of the 'Tourism Promotion and Development Actions' project aimed at strengthening Attica's tourism identity and international presence.

Feb 6 • 14:54 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

International Recognition for FIX in the "THE PLAN Real Estate Award" Competition

DIMAND proudly announces that its FIX project received an Honorable Mention in the Urban Regeneration (Future Projects) category at THE PLAN Real Estate Award 2025, a prestigious international event in architecture and urban development, held in Milan.

Feb 6 • 14:53 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Takis Theodorikakos: €290 million for 112 investments under the new Development Law - Over 1,500 new jobs

Greek Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos announced that 112 investment projects will receive €290 million from the new Development Law, creating over 1,500 new jobs, primarily in Northern Greece.

Feb 6 • 11:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Data centers, the economic pride of Azcón that drinks the energy of Aragón

The numerous ongoing projects will require decisions on how to supply electricity to this expanding industry, which is increasingly recognized in the data center sector.

Feb 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Bauchi tasks NEDC on road interventions as commission inaugurates projects

The Bauchi State Government has urged the North-East Development Commission to enhance its road infrastructure efforts in remote communities as projects are inaugurated in the state.

Feb 6 • 03:09 UTC

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