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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCTA approves N1 billion for security gadgets, N7.3 billion for waste management

The Federal Capital Territory Administration has approved a N1.1 billion contract for the purchase of security communication gadgets to enhance the capabilities of security agencies in the territory.

Mar 2 • 17:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

R$ 157 million contract for regular waste ignores recycling crisis in Sorocaba, says expert

An expert criticizes Sorocaba's government for prioritizing a lucrative waste collection contract over support for local recycling cooperatives, which recycle less than 2% of the city's waste.

Mar 1 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The Public Security Secretariat of Paraná signed a contract worth R$ 438 million with Celepar one day before the government published a notice to privatize the company

The Public Security Secretariat of Paraná signed a significant contract with Celepar on the eve of the company's planned privatization.

Feb 27 • 22:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Trump says he is instructing federal agencies to stop using technology from AI company Anthropic

Donald Trump has announced plans to direct all federal agencies to immediately cease the use of technology from AI company Anthropic, amidst a contract dispute with the Pentagon.

Feb 27 • 21:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Hidrovía: there were three proposals to take over the largest bidding process of the current government

Three companies, two from Belgium and one from Brazil, have proposed bids to manage the extensive public works contract for the Hidrovía, Argentina's key waterway.

Feb 27 • 17:07 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Senegal: parliament refers former minister to court over embezzlement claims

Senegal's parliament has voted to refer former minister Moussa Bocar Thiam to court for alleged embezzlement related to a digital technology park contract.

Feb 27 • 16:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A more flexible law encourages young people to try working earlier

The Estonian government has approved changes to the employment contract law that simplify the rules regarding youth employment, aimed at providing better opportunities for young people to gain work experience and establish work habits.

Feb 27 • 05:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Correios Receive Prior Authorization to Contract New Loan of Up to R$ 8 Billion

The National Monetary Council approved a limit of up to R$ 8 billion for Brazil's Postal Services to contract a new loan for its restructuring plan.

Feb 26 • 22:55 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
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Heavier Paychecks. Flat Tax of 5% on Renewals and 15% on Bonuses and Shifts

The Italian government is implementing a flat tax to ease the financial burden of salary increases, aiming to boost purchasing power and encourage contract negotiations.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCU summons the State of SP for explanations about the Santos-Guarujá tunnel contract

The União Court of Accounts has summoned the São Paulo government to explain the signing of a public-private partnership contract for the Santos-Guarujá immersed tunnel without the involvement of the Port Authority of Santos.

Feb 26 • 08:17 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Nunes dismisses deputy secretary of Tourism and president of SPTuris after complaint involving ex-partner with million-dollar contracts in the state-owned company

São Paulo Mayor Ricardo Nunes has dismissed officials amidst an investigation into connections with a company holding substantial contracts.

Feb 26 • 00:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ogun vows justice for worker killed during demolition enforcement

The Ogun State Government has promised justice for a contract staff member killed during a demolition enforcement, ensuring accountability for those responsible.

Feb 25 • 21:06 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Antonis Samaras: The government must respond now about Chevron and Kaso

Former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras calls on the Greek government to provide immediate answers regarding the Chevron contract and Turkish interference in energy explorations near Kasos.

Feb 25 • 11:28 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Samara's Fury Over Drilling: 'These Matters Must Not Be Spoken Calmly' – Demands Answers from Turkey

Former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras expresses strong concerns regarding a drilling contract with Chevron and Turkish interference, demanding clarity from the current government on national sovereignty issues.

Feb 25 • 10:51 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Is Mexico Next on the List? Trump Pressures and Honduras Ends Contract with Cuban Doctors

Honduras has announced the termination of its contract with Cuban doctors, amidst pressure from the Trump administration which continues to cut funding sources for the Cuban government.

Feb 25 • 02:27 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF has majority to validate São Paulo's adherence to debt refinancing program with the Union

The Brazilian Supreme Court has formed a majority to validate São Paulo's debt refinancing contract with the federal government, ensuring the state saves R$ 1 billion per month.

Feb 24 • 17:28 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

I am innocent, says former mayor of Pardubice about the parking contract case

The former mayor of Pardubice claims his innocence amid allegations concerning a parking contract.

Feb 24 • 14:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Before privatization, Celepar signs contract of R$ 438.7 million with the PR government

Celepar signed a R$ 438.7 million contract with the Paraná State Public Security Secretariat shortly before its planned privatization was suspended by the Supreme Court.

Feb 23 • 20:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A company from Agrofert may find a roundabout way to the contract from Lesy ČR

A company linked to Agrofert may circumvent procedures to secure a contract from the Czech state forestry company.

Feb 23 • 16:50 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Peru cancels million-dollar purchase of riot control vehicles and tanks

The Peruvian government has annulled a $30.7 million contract for the purchase of riot-control vehicles and tanks due to irregularities in the procurement process.

Feb 21 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio's Government Expands Funding and Communication Actions of the Security Secretariat

Tarcísio de Freitas' administration has opened bidding for R$ 18.2 million to enhance communication in the Security Secretariat, significantly increasing funding from the previous contract of R$ 6.7 million.

Feb 21 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

R$ 430 thousand per day: Sorocaba city hall renews contract of R$ 157 million for garbage collection

The city of Sorocaba has renewed a major garbage collection contract worth R$ 157 million for another year, despite previous irregularities identified in the bidding process.

Feb 19 • 10:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Andalusian Junta backs the controversial contract with José Manuel Soto to promote El Rocío

The Andalusian government has defended its controversial contract with singer José Manuel Soto, despite warnings from the Advisory Council about its legality.

Feb 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In implementing the LRT audit recommendations, the government proposes to mandate the VPT to carry out violation prevention

The Lithuanian government is proposing to empower the VPT to oversee compliance with procurement contract regulations as part of efforts to implement audit recommendations from the LRT.

Feb 18 • 14:11 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Referendum, pollsters divided. Palazzo Chigi questions voters: mega contract of 146,000 euros

Pollsters are divided on the upcoming referendum in Italy, with concerns about voter turnout and a significant government contract related to the election process.

Feb 18 • 00:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Saskatchewan, tire recycling company reach $4.8M settlement

The Saskatchewan government has settled a lawsuit with Shercom Industries for $4.8 million regarding a contract dispute over tire recycling.

Feb 17 • 22:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Foreign Ministry hired an association run by Sturzenegger's wife to provide English courses

The Argentine Foreign Ministry has renewed a contract worth $113 million with an association directed by the wife of a government minister to provide English training for diplomats, amidst claims of procedural integrity.

Feb 15 • 22:33 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

STILL UNCLEAR who prepared the beneficial contracts for private timber producers

An investigation reveals uncertainty regarding the authorship of beneficial contracts for private timber companies, leading to potential political repercussions within the Latvian government.

Feb 15 • 18:50 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Will the termination of the major hospital project bring a hefty fine to Tallinn?

Tallinn's city government has initiated the regular termination of the construction contract for the Tallinn hospital, raising concerns about potential fines related to the project’s discontinuation.

Feb 15 • 08:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government decides to re-tender gas service and rules out contract renewal with Naturgy in RJ

The government of Rio de Janeiro has decided to re-tender gas service, rejecting a contract renewal with Naturgy, the current concessionaire, which was set to expire in July 2027.

Feb 13 • 22:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The pedestrian and bicycle path connecting Kõrveküla and Vahi will be completed in autumn

The Tartu municipal government has signed a contract for the construction of the pedestrian and bicycle path connecting Kõrveküla and Vahi.

Feb 13 • 11:47 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Expansion of Wind Power: Millions Contract Without Tender

The district of Fürstenfeldbruck is committed to expanding wind power despite the Bavarian government's shift away from climate neutrality by 2040, recently awarding a multi-million contract for the construction of multiple wind turbines without a competitive bidding process.

Feb 13 • 09:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tallinn terminates the design contract for Tallinn Hospital

Tallinn's city government has decided to initiate the termination of the design contract for Tallinn Hospital due to funding model issues and the government's official stance on financing future hospital infrastructure.

Feb 13 • 09:27 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

City government cancels the design contract for Tallinn hospital

The Tallinna city government has decided to terminate the design contract for a new hospital due to a lack of funding clarity from the state.

Feb 13 • 09:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Caraguatatuba announces new company for urban cleaning after contract termination and emergency decree

The municipality of Caraguatatuba has appointed a new company for urban cleaning services following a declared state of environmental and sanitary calamity and the unilateral cancellation of the previous contract.

Feb 12 • 22:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Caraguatatuba declares environmental and sanitary calamity after waste contract issues

The Caraguatatuba city government has declared a state of environmental and sanitary calamity following problems with the urban cleaning and waste management contract.

Feb 11 • 19:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Feijóo questions the commission that Plus Ultra's advisor had in a contract: 'It seems that Zapatero can give us a clue as to where they have put our money'

Alberto Núñez Feijóo questions the financial dealings surrounding former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero's contract with Plus Ultra, particularly a 1% commission linked to a government bailout.

Feb 11 • 09:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The friend who paid Zapatero had a contract to collect a 1% commission from the rescue of Plus Ultra

Julio Martínez Martínez, a personal friend of former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, had a contract stipulating a 1% commission for successfully securing a government rescue of Plus Ultra airline.

Feb 10 • 21:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Madin at the corruption commission: 'As a risk manager, I absolutely want this participation not to exist!'

Estonian officials faced difficulties explaining the selection of a firm, linked to a high-ranking government official, for a €200,000 public contract, particularly after the official initially omitted their interest in the firm from their declaration of interests.

Feb 9 • 14:11 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Busan Civic Groups Demand Negotiated Contract for Construction of New Airport on Gadeok Island

Civic groups in Busan are calling for a negotiated contract for the construction of Gadeok Island airport after the government's attempts to find a new contractor have failed.

Feb 9 • 08:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

How the 'Panagopoulos network' operated: communication companies and cash hand-to-hand payments

The article discusses the operations of the 'Panagopoulos network', revealing concerning findings about shell companies involved in state and European fund mismanagement through direct contract assignments without proper personnel or infrastructure.

Feb 6 • 05:30 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Wholesale and government segments drove Axtel's 7% income increase in 2025

Telecommunications provider Axtel reported revenues of 12.367 billion pesos in 2025, a 7% increase from the previous year, driven by a 22% rise in government sector revenues and a 99% renewal rate of expiring contracts.

Feb 6 • 01:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water and sewage concession becomes target of action in TCE and CPI in Petrópolis

The extension of the contract between the City Hall of Petrópolis and the Águas do Imperador concessionaire is being questioned in both the Court of Accounts and a Parliamentary Inquiry Commission.

Feb 4 • 21:33 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
World

Mexico has an open contract with Cuba for oil shipment; continuity subject to availability

Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) has an open commercial contract with the Cuban government for the shipment of crude oil, which will continue based on availability, according to CEO Víctor Rodríguez.

Feb 4 • 17:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

China warns Panamanian government that it will pay 'a high price' after annulling Panama Canal contracts

The Chinese government condemned Panama's Supreme Court ruling that annulled the contract of CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. to operate two ports of the Panama Canal as 'extremely absurd', warning that the Central American country would pay a 'high price' if it does not change course.

Feb 4 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Public Prosecutor demands explanations from the City Hall of São Paulo about Carnival expenses

The Public Prosecutor's Office has ordered Mayor Ricardo Nunes' administration to provide a copy of the contract with Ambev, which is paying R$ 29 million as the main sponsor of São Paulo's street carnival.

Feb 3 • 23:14 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

State participates in network expansion: Federation enters Tennet

The German government has secured a 25.1% stake in Tennet's German subsidiary by signing a contract worth approximately 3.3 billion euros, ensuring capital needs are met.

Feb 3 • 15:50 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

After the revelation - Nordmaling Municipality stops purchases without a contract

In response to the discovery that it had been purchasing electrical services for millions from a company owned by the spouse of a local councilor, Nordmaling Municipality has halted purchases without contracts and initiated a review of its procurement practices.

Feb 3 • 14:42 UTC

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