BLUFF: South Koreans may not establish a munitions factory in Estonia
South Korean defense company Hanwha Aerospace has stated that it will only establish a munitions factory in Estonia if the country prefers its Redback combat vehicles in a current procurement process.
Skåne politicians misled about Millennium according to investigation: "Capital failure"
An IT procurement officer in Region Skåne misled top politicians regarding the procurement of the Millennium healthcare system, according to an investigation by Sydsvenskan and Sjukhusläkaren.
The opposition demands an explanation regarding the costs of the Ministry of Education and Science IT procurement
Opposition MPs in Latvia are requesting an explanation from the Minister of Education and Science regarding potential irregularities and excessive costs in IT procurement.
Investigation: Millennium not safe - purchased anyway
An investigation reveals that the Millennium journal system, criticized for failing to meet patient safety standards, was approved by the IT procurers of Region Skåne despite not fulfilling all necessary EU compliance requirements.
The Ministry of the Environment awarded an IT contract to an entrepreneur prosecuted in the VZP case
The Czech Ministry of the Environment has awarded an IT contract to a businessman facing prosecution, raising concerns over the bidding process's transparency.
Americans do it, the Chinese do it, and now Europe must do it
The EU is taking significant steps towards increasing European procurement in response to global trends, as analyzed by Karin Axelsson.
"Made in Europe" bypasses railways
The European Commission introduced the Industrial Accelerator Act aimed at speeding up low-emission industrial growth in Europe, but it excludes the railway sector.
The Supreme Court confirms it will judge Ábalos, Koldo García, and Aldama in April for the mask scandal
The Supreme Court of Spain has confirmed that it will begin the trial of former Minister José Luis Ábalos and two others in April regarding the alleged procurement scandal involving masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Experts: It's Time for a Mature, Bipartisan Discussion on the Defense Procurement System
Poland is undertaking an unprecedented defense modernization program in response to real security threats, prompting a need for a systematic reflection on its procurement system.
"It's Your Fault That Rice Prices Are So High" Continued Harassment Calls, Disposal Company is a Reseller?
A rice procurement company in Akita Prefecture, Japan, has been facing harassment calls blaming them for rising rice prices due to an incident involving unfulfilled rice stock contracts.
After public criticism about IT procurements, the Ministry of Education starts a service inspection
The Latvian Ministry of Education has initiated an internal inspection related to procurement practices in the IT sector following public criticism.
Tomašević will spend nearly 100,000 euros for the analysis of local councils
The City of Zagreb has announced that it will spend almost 100,000 euros for an interdisciplinary analysis of its local self-government system, aimed at improving the understanding and efficiency of local councils and committees.
Professor thinks Joensuu city mismanaged the €30 million music house competition: 'It's pouring into the cooperative's pocket'
A public law professor has criticized Joensuu city's handling of the competition for a €30 million music and cultural center, suggesting it may constitute hidden state aid.
Poland: Dispute over Arms Billions from Brussels
Poland is facing a political dispute over the procurement of armaments funded by EU loans, with Prime Minister Tusk supporting the initiative while President Duda and the ruling PiS party oppose it.
'It's frustrating...' Vijayvargiya's demeanor unchanged even after CM's apology
A heated debate in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly erupted between Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya and Opposition Leader Umaang Singhar over a deal with the Adani Group regarding electricity procurement, leading to demands for Vijayvargiya's resignation after he used derogatory language.
‘It’s a dependency’: Carney touts diversifying defence procurement beyond the U.S. in new strategy
Mark Carney announced a new defence industrial strategy aimed at reducing Canada’s reliance on U.S. defence procurement.
Estonia and the rest of the EU's procurements in Cuba are frozen. 'It doesn't make sense to do anything there right now.'
The Estonian government's digital equipment procurement for Cuba, as part of wider EU cooperation efforts, has been frozen, resulting in no devices being delivered to Cuba in the near future.
Judgments in the Mýtnik case / Jozef Brhel senior received a four-year probation and a record fine of 1.5 million euros
Jozef Brhel senior has been sentenced to four years of probation and a record fine of 1.5 million euros for his role in overpriced IT tenders in Slovakia's financial administration from 2013 to 2018.
AI is winning contracts, grants, and customers for companies. Here are tools worth knowing
The article discusses how artificial intelligence is transforming public procurement processes in Poland, making it easier for businesses to secure contracts and grants.
Šušnjar responded to the co-owner of Gredelj: 'It seems to me like we're at a market'
Economy Minister Ante Šušnjar discussed the fate of Gredelj and its 300 workers, responding skeptically to the co-owner's suggestion for state funding, emphasizing the principles of market economy and public procurement.
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.
Milanović: The French sold us used planes and new ones to Serbia
President Zoran Milanović criticized the government's military aid to Ukraine and the procurement of foreign weapons, while claiming it is obstructing the construction of Croatian patrol boats.
Work on Marjan Started 6 Days Ago. Now It's Stopped, and the City Has Additional Costs. The Former Administration Has Responded.
Work on the restoration of Marjan Forest Park in Split has temporarily halted due to a decision from the State Commission for Review of Public Procurement Procedures, which annulled the contractor selection for the project.
UZP announces increase in entry fees for appeals to KIO. Experts support it
The article discusses planned changes to the fees for appeals to the KIO, expert opinions on the current fees being insufficient, the impact of increased appeals on procurement procedures, and proposed organizational and staffing changes within KIO.
Dissolve the Office for Public Procurement? Let's not be petty, let's dissolve the whole state!
Former Constitutional Court and Judicial Council head, Robert Fico, suggested dissolving the Office for Public Procurement, claiming it hinders transportation infrastructure projects, after the office canceled a public tender for a highway segment due to legal violations.