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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents of 20 cities in Paraná caring for elderly relatives can receive up to R$ 810 from the government; see rules

Family members caring for elderly individuals in Paraná can apply for financial aid from the state government through the "Bolsa Cuidador Familiar" pilot project.

Mar 2 • 08:04 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Govt, African Finance Corporation Sign Landmark $1.3 Billion Alumina Deal

The Nigerian government has partnered with the African Finance Corporation to sign a $1.3 billion deal for an alumina project, aimed at enhancing the mining sector's output.

Mar 2 • 06:56 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Community angry as Wilcannia Weir project delayed again

The long-awaited Wilcannia Weir project is delayed again due to insufficient federal funding despite the NSW government's commitment of $70 million.

Mar 2 • 01:55 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

High-speed rail and heartbreak. Will this time be any different? - podcast

The Australian government has unveiled plans to fund a $60 billion high-speed rail project between Sydney and Newcastle, aiming to cut travel time to just one hour, but past failures raise skepticism about its realization.

Mar 1 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Three Years of Shame: Eye-Catching Mistakes in the Bridge Project During the President's Visit

Lithuanian officials acknowledged significant project errors causing delays in the construction of a main bridge in Kėdainiai, leading to public frustration.

Mar 1 • 09:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rocha Leão advances as an ecotourism destination

Rocha Leão is set to become a reference point in ecotourism as the local government initiates a sustainable tourism development project in partnership with various stakeholders.

Mar 1 • 03:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Launch of Mega Waterways Project on the Brahmaputra

The Indian government has launched a comprehensive project aimed at securing 20 national waterways in Northeast India, including the Brahmaputra and Barak rivers.

Feb 28 • 06:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Celina Leão says that properties in the DF will not be sold to support BRB; ongoing project provides for this possibility

Deputy Governor Celina Leão of the Federal District asserts that a government project to support the Banco de Brasília will not involve the sale of public properties, although the proposed legislation contradicts this assertion by allowing property sales.

Feb 27 • 20:08 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

One of the largest in Europe. Fear for the Islamic center project in Venice

Concerns are growing over the proposed construction of a significant Islamic center in Venice, advertised on social media as one of the largest in Italy and Europe, although no formal plan has been submitted to the local government yet.

Feb 27 • 18:34 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
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Government cancels renovation process for Carondelet, work will be done through private donations

The Ecuadorian government has canceled the public funding process for the renovation of the Carondelet Palace, opting instead to finance the project entirely through private donations.

Feb 26 • 14:35 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Chance for recreational boats on the Elbe. The state has brought back the dock project in Litoměřice

The Czech government is moving forward with a dock project for recreational boats on the Elbe River, despite past opposition from environmental groups.

Feb 26 • 14:03 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
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG allocation enough to run councils – LG chairman

The chairman of Egor Local Government Area in Edo State, Osaro Eribo, asserts that the federal allocation is sufficient for council operations and project execution.

Feb 26 • 02:46 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Centrão wants to avoid voting on a project that regulates additional payments if the government does not get involved in the debate

Centrão is seeking to postpone the discussion in Congress on regulating extra payments and inflated salaries, conditioning any debate on the direct involvement of President Lula's government.

Feb 26 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chamber approves anti-faction project, increasing penalties for members of militias and criminal organizations

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved an anti-faction project that escalates penalties for members of militias and criminal organizations, pending presidential sanction.

Feb 26 • 00:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

BRB calls shareholders to vote on bank capital increase on March 18

The BRB (Bank of Brasília) has summoned its shareholders for a special assembly on March 18 to vote on a proposed capital increase, which hinges on the approval of a law project by the local government.

Feb 25 • 17:34 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

The Faroe Islanders are to vote on March 26

The Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands has announced an upcoming parliamentary election scheduled for March 26 following a controversial tunnel project vote.

Feb 25 • 16:20 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Traffic in Munich: City Decides to Redesign Giesinger Berg

The Munich city council has approved the redesign of Giesinger Berg to increase space for cyclists, despite last-minute attempts by the CSU and Free Voters to halt the project.

Feb 25 • 15:25 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Debate of 'Rzeczpospolita' as the Beginning of a New Project (Photo Report)

The 'Rzeczpospolita' debate brought together leaders from major Polish firms and institutions, including government ministers.

Feb 25 • 14:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Finding Emergency Rooms for Severe Patients, the National Medical Center Situation Room Takes Charge... Still Lacks Fundamental Solutions

The South Korean government has launched a pilot project aimed at improving the transfer system for severe emergency patients to ensure they reach hospitals more efficiently, but critics argue that it is only a temporary fix without addressing underlying issues.

Feb 25 • 11:26 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Climate project paused - lacks government support

A carbon capture and storage project by energy company Söderenergi is being paused due to insufficient government funding and support.

Feb 25 • 09:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Egypt builds a new tourism center on the Red Sea for one billion dollars

The Egyptian government has launched a major development project on the Red Sea, focusing on the Il Monte Galala Towers and Marina complex, which aims to enhance the country's tourism sector.

Feb 25 • 09:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government project in the DF to strengthen BRB's assets faces resistance; district deputies threaten 'tough game'

District deputies in Brazil signal strong opposition to a government project aimed at strengthening the assets of the Brasília Bank (BRB) by transferring public properties.

Feb 25 • 05:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Emergency Patient ‘Transfer Hospital Search’ Changes from 119 Ambulance to Ministry of Health and Welfare Situational Room

The responsibility of finding hospitals for severe emergency patients will shift from the 119 ambulance service to the Health and Welfare Ministry's Situational Room as part of a pilot project aimed at improving emergency room efficiency.

Feb 25 • 01:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

DF government presents new project to try to rescue BRB, investigated in the Master case

The Federal District government has introduced a new project aimed at rescuing the Bank of Brasília, which is under investigation related to significant financial fraud.

Feb 25 • 01:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Government Approves First Petrochemical Restructuring Project... Provides 2.1 Trillion Won Support Package

The South Korean government has officially approved a restructuring plan for the country's petrochemical industry, marking the first project under this initiative with a support package exceeding 2.1 trillion won.

Feb 24 • 23:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Intercity Train: SP authorizes second batch of expropriations in the Campinas region

The São Paulo government has authorized a second batch of area expropriations between Campinas and Jundiaí for the implementation of the Intercity Train (TIC) project.

Feb 24 • 21:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

DF Government Limits Credit Operations to R$ 6.6 Billion and Reduces Properties in Project to Assist BRB

The District Federal government has introduced a modified bill to assist the Bank of Brasília, capping credit operations at R$ 6.6 billion and reducing the number of properties involved in the proposal.

Feb 24 • 20:04 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Nova Scotia announces financial framework for its emerging offshore wind industry

The Nova Scotia government has proposed new legislation to ensure financial benefits from the offshore wind industry, implementing a levy on project developers.

Feb 24 • 19:14 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

New obligation for millions of dog owners. A groundbreaking decision has been made

The Polish government has approved a project to create a national registry for microchipped pets, aiming to reduce animal homelessness and improve identification of pet owners.

Feb 24 • 17:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government of the DF will replace the project that offers 12 public properties as collateral for a loan from BRB

The government of the Federal District is set to present a revised bill that offers 12 public properties as collateral for a loan from the Bank of Brasília, excluding certain areas of a natural park from the proposal.

Feb 24 • 17:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

SP City Hall approves 'Times Square' of downtown at Conpresp, and construction begins in March

São Paulo's municipal government has approved a project to transform a section of downtown into a vibrant space akin to New York's Times Square, with construction expected to start in March 2024.

Feb 24 • 17:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government opens pre-registration for homes in the 'Amazon EcoLar' project in Manaus; see how to participate

The Amazon government has launched a pre-registration for families living in high-risk areas to join the Amazonas EcoLar housing project, with the first homes to be built in the Petrópolis neighborhood of Manaus.

Feb 24 • 16:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Veto of project that required drivers to assist injured animals is maintained by the Teresina City Council

The Teresina City Council upheld Mayor Silvio Mendes' veto of a law that would have mandated drivers to assist injured animals after an accident, citing constitutional concerns.

Feb 24 • 12:37 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Extension construction of the 7th tram line in Riga reallocates 1.4 million euros

The Latvian government has decided to reallocate 1.374 million euros for the extension of the 7th tram line in Riga, raising the total project budget to 29.449 million euros.

Feb 24 • 12:29 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The government facilitates the financing of the construction project of the A2 building of Stradiņš hospital

The Latvian government has decided to allow the second phase of the A2 building project at Paula Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital to exceed 90% of its funding through advance and interim payments.

Feb 24 • 12:16 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport Issues Pre-Notice for Construction Suspension of 'Garden of Gratitude'... Seoul City Says 'Will Supplement Relevant Procedures'

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport has notified Seoul City of a pre-order for the suspension of construction on the 'Garden of Gratitude' project, leading the city to acknowledge government concerns and commit to revising its procedures.

Feb 24 • 09:36 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Australia's long wait for a high-speed train

Australia has been striving for high-speed rail for over 40 years and has recently renewed efforts with government investment in the project.

Feb 24 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

DF Chamber discusses project offering 12 public properties as collateral for BRB loan

The DF Chamber is set to discuss a bill that would allow the government to use 12 public properties as collateral for a billion-dollar loan from the Bank of Brasília.

Feb 24 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Environmental protection area and local site in legal impasse are part of DF project to assist BRB

The government of the Federal District of Brazil has proposed a law to use public properties, including an environmental protection area, to help capitalize the Banco de Brasília.

Feb 24 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula's government revokes decree on waterways in the Amazon after a month of protests by indigenous people

Indigenous protesters in Brazil celebrated the revocation of a controversial waterways decree as they have camped for over a month opposing the project.

Feb 23 • 21:47 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

PM backs plan to remove Andrew from line of succession, high-speed rail plan unveiled, best hot cross bun named

Australian PM Anthony Albanese supports the UK government in removing Prince Andrew from the royal line of succession while also announcing new funding for a high-speed rail project.

Feb 23 • 19:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Motta will prioritize the amendment even if the government sends its own project about the end of the 6x1 schedule

Hugo Motta, president of the Chamber of Deputies in Brazil, announced that he will prioritize a constitutional amendment regarding the 6x1 work schedule, regardless of any project proposed by the government.

Feb 23 • 18:36 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

40 Blocks with a Tree-Lined Park, Courts, and Play Areas: What We Know About the New Highway That Will Cross the City

The Buenos Aires city government has announced plans for a new highway project that includes a dedicated public transport lane and a linear park with recreational areas.

Feb 23 • 17:45 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

More modern, cleaner, and less smelly, railway workers promise about the renovated Bratislava main station

Railway officials in Slovakia announce renovations for the main station in Bratislava, aiming to improve facilities such as restrooms and the facade, while noting that the tracks will not be affected by this project.

Feb 23 • 17:11 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Patricia Bullrich acknowledged the error in the inclusion of the leave article in the labor reform: "We take responsibility"

Senator Patricia Bullrich admitted the government's oversight in including a controversial article about sick leave and salary reduction in a labor reform project.

Feb 23 • 13:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Govern of Salvador Illa will approve the Budget project this Friday to pressure ERC, which maintains its rejection: "Less self-help messages and more national ambition"

The Catalan government, led by Salvador Illa, plans to approve a budget proposal despite lacking essential support from ERC, which has rejected negotiations over tax concessions.

Feb 23 • 13:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Salvador Illa announces that the Government will approve the budget project this Friday after ERC's no-show

Salvador Illa, the President of the Generalitat, has announced the approval of the budget project for 2026 on Friday, despite the absence of cooperation from ERC.

Feb 23 • 12:32 UTC

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