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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Bank of Greece: A plunge of 5.18 billion in private sector deposits in January

Private sector deposits in Greece decreased by 5.18 billion euros in January 2026, reflecting a concerning trend in the banking sector as more funds are withdrawn compared to previous months.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Professional Crisis of the Internal Auditor in the Era of Automation

The article discusses the impact of automation and artificial intelligence on the role of internal auditors in public and private sectors in Greece.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

U.S. makes an unexpected gesture towards Cuba as Rubio seeks regional support in the Caribbean

The U.S. government has authorized the provision of crude oil to Cuba for the private sector, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio seeks regional support for U.S. policies in the Caribbean.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"For the French sector, itโ€™s a systemic risk": abandoned by its shareholder, Ramsay Health descends into the unknown

Ramsay Santรฉ, the leading French private clinic operator, faces a major upheaval as its majority shareholder plans to distribute its stake among shareholders, risking significant changes in ownership and potential instability in the French health sector.

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

No solution yet in the private social services sector labor dispute

The labor dispute in the private social services sector in Finland remains unresolved, with responses to the latest mediation proposal still pending from some parties.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

MPC's modest rate cut sends positive signal โ€“ OPS

The Central Bank of Nigeria has reduced the benchmark interest rate to 26.5%, which the Organised Private Sector considers a modest yet positive signal for the economy.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

New Settlement Proposal from the National Conciliator for the Private Social Services Sector Labor Dispute

The National Conciliator has issued a second settlement proposal in the labor dispute within the private social services sector, with parties expected to respond soon.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

In E. Masiulis' book - about President Lubys' desire to transfer the construction of the LNG terminal to business

Former Minister E. Masiulis discusses in his upcoming book the integration of Lithuania's transport infrastructure into the EU and private sector involvement in the construction of the LNG terminal.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The union between Mexico and Canada is key to our future

A Canadian private sector delegation recently visited Mexico, focusing on regional integration, competitiveness, and economic growth.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Resolving labor disputes in the private social services sector today

The resolution of a labor dispute in Finland's private social services sector is underway today under the guidance of the national mediator, with potential strikes looming next week and two weeks from now.

Feb 23 โ€ข 23:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Jorge Brito: "There is a kind of strangulation in private activity"

Jorge Brito, a key Argentine businessman, emphasizes the challenges faced by the private sector amidst the government's stabilization efforts and suggests gradually enabling dollar credit to stimulate growth.

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

New strike warning for the social sector

Several social and health organizations in Finland have issued a strike warning affecting the private social services sector.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Massive Strike Warning โ€“ Nearly 1,500 Targets: See the Full List

A union has issued a significant strike warning affecting nearly 1,500 entities in Finland's private social services sector amid ongoing collective bargaining negotiations.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

JHL: third strike warning

The JHL union has issued a third strike warning, planning a work stoppage in the private social services sector from March 10 to March 12, demanding wage increases.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

LAWMA urges traders, residents to use PSP operators

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has encouraged residents and traders to utilize Private Sector Participant (PSP) operators for waste disposal as part of its environmental sustainability initiatives.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Average pension increase to 18 euros in January

The average increase in primary pensions in Greece for January is limited to 18 euros, reflecting government-set adjustments amidst rising disparities in pension amounts based on employment sector.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Restrictions on Changing Workplaces for Migrant Workers Must Be Eliminated... Expanding Private Sector Involvement is Also Dangerous

Critics call for the elimination of restrictions on migrant workers changing workplaces and express concerns about the expansion of private sector involvement in recruitment activities in South Korea.

Feb 23 โ€ข 07:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Government summoned a new tender to advance with the privatization of national routes

The Argentine government has initiated a public and international tender to privatize a network of national routes as part of its plan to transfer road operations to the private sector.

Feb 23 โ€ข 06:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The handling of the private social service sector labor dispute continues today

The search for a resolution to the private social services labor dispute resumes today after previous mediation efforts failed to reach an agreement.

Feb 23 โ€ข 03:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Dino suspends Celepar privatization due to risk to personal data protection

Minister Flรกvio Dino has suspended the privatization process of Celepar over concerns regarding personal data protection in the company's transfer to the private sector.

Feb 22 โ€ข 18:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Clean Monday: How those who work will be compensated

The Greek labor union GSEE informs private sector employees about the compensation methods for working on Clean Monday, which is not an official public holiday.

Feb 22 โ€ข 14:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Beyond the Fate case: the economy is growing, but quality private employment is falling

Despite an economic growth of approximately 4% in Argentina, private sector employment of quality is declining, particularly in industry and construction.

Feb 21 โ€ข 20:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Correction of the Main Entity from Administration to Private Sector: Miyagi Prefecture's Consideration of a Fact-Checking Organization

Miyagi Prefecture is considering establishing a private sector-led fact-checking organization to combat the spread of misinformation during elections, particularly in the wake of challenges faced in the recent gubernatorial election.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

No agreement in the private social services sector labor dispute โ€“ mediation continues on Monday

Mediation in the private social services labor dispute did not result in an agreement, with discussions set to continue next Monday.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Cuba's entrepreneurs fear their livelihoods will be destroyed by Trump

Cuban entrepreneurs are concerned that U.S. policies under Trump will undermine their businesses and disrupt the private sector in Cuba.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Women's health receives 6% of private investment, says World Economic Forum

A report from the World Economic Forum indicates that women's health receives a mere 6% of total private investment in the health sector over the period from 2020 to 2025.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The mediation of the private social services sector labor dispute continues today

The mediation of a labor dispute in the private social services sector in Northern Finland is ongoing after a three-day strike involving specific units of Attendo, Esperi Care, and Mehilรคinen.

Feb 20 โ€ข 02:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The private sector in Cuba starts to import fuel for personal use, despite the US oil siege

Cuban private companies have begun importing fuel directly amid US restrictions, though the process is complicated by local bureaucracy and continued sanctions.

Feb 19 โ€ข 22:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

India Today AI Summit: Who Will Bring the AI Revolution - Government or Private Sector?

The India Today AI Summit 2026 featured notable participants discussing the future impact of AI and the role of entrepreneurs versus government in leading the AI revolution.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Bloomberg: US Agencies Develop Minimum Pricing for Rare Metals

US government agencies are developing a minimum pricing system for rare metals to reduce dependence on China and attract private investment in the sector.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Clean Monday: What applies to wages in the private sector

Clarifications regarding the payment of private sector employees on Clean Monday are provided by the GSEE and the Workers' & Unemployed Information Center of the Confederation.

Feb 18 โ€ข 11:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Senior energy official outlines Ukraine's new power generation needs

Ukraine's energy officials have announced the need for an additional 9.5 GW of power generation capacity to be developed with collaboration from the government and the private sector.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Next President of Osaka Metro Adjusted to be Kakumoto from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation: Two Successive Terms from the Private Sector

Osaka City has decided to appoint Kakumoto Keiji from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation as the next president of Osaka Metro, continuing the trend of private sector leadership.

Feb 17 โ€ข 21:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

This is the salary paid to caregivers in private care homes

A three-day strike by social service workers in Finland has begun, mainly involving nursing assistants who demand higher wages than their public sector counterparts.

Feb 17 โ€ข 17:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The strike began on Tuesday in various parts of Finland - 'This strike watch is at least ready to strike.'

A strike in Finland's private social services sector commenced on Tuesday, initiated by union JHL and rejecting a mediator's proposal.

Feb 17 โ€ข 09:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The strike has begun - here's how it affects you

A three-day strike in Finland's private social services sector began on Tuesday, impacting care homes and meal services amidst ongoing labor disputes.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Strike Begins in Private Care Homes - This Is How It Affects

A strike in the private social service sector began in Finland, affecting various care homes particularly in Lapland and Northern Ostrobothnia, and is set to last for three days.

Feb 17 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Private security supports labor review and calls to stop shifts in public contracts

The Mexican Association of Private Security Companies supports President Claudia Sheinbaum's commitment to review labor compliance in the private security sector, particularly concerning work shift regulations.

Feb 16 โ€ข 20:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Thousands of nurses and private social sector workers go on strike โ€“ "salary pit" compared to public sector is hundred

Around 3,500 private social service employees, including nursing assistants and meal service workers, are set to go on a three-day strike in Northern Finland, targeting units from various companies.

Feb 16 โ€ข 16:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Poker players report solitary routine in search of million-dollar prizes

Poker players combine their public and private sector careers with travel to participate in tournaments, training for long hours in hopes of winning substantial awards.

Feb 16 โ€ข 16:06 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Namibia: Namibian Private Sector Owes N$122.3 Billion

Namibia's private sector has accumulated a total debt of N$122.3 billion, with recent credit growth showing modest fluctuations.

Feb 16 โ€ข 14:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Pensions: Ways to retire before age 62

Thousands of workers are counting down to retirement, with the possibility of leaving the workforce before age 62 in 2026 under current pension laws.

Feb 16 โ€ข 13:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Nursing assistants going on strike - JHL warns of a new labor dispute

Nursing assistants in Finland are set to strike as the JHL union warns of a labor dispute due to stalled negotiations in the private social services sector.

Feb 16 โ€ข 13:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A new strike warning has been issued

The Public and Welfare Sectors Union JHL has issued a new strike warning affecting work in the private social services sector from March 3 to 5.

Feb 16 โ€ข 12:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Action against hospitals violating rules in UP... 178 licenses revoked, FIRs against 281, 533 sealed

The Uttar Pradesh government has revoked licenses of 178 hospitals for rule violations, sealed 533 hospitals, and filed FIRs against 281 others as part of a crackdown on non-compliance in the private healthcare sector.

Feb 16 โ€ข 12:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

JHL issued a new strike warning

A new strike warning from the JHL union aims to accelerate stalled negotiations in Finland's private social sector.

Feb 16 โ€ข 12:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Strike Hits Healthcare Facilities on Tuesday - "Disruptions to Operations Are Expected"

A strike in the private social services sector will take place from February 17 to February 19, mainly affecting care homes in Lapland and Northern Ostrobothnia.

Feb 16 โ€ข 11:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

The First Month of 2026 Reflects Adjustments in Formal Employment: Ceesp

Mexico began 2026 with signs of weakening in formal employment and a decline in economic perceptions among both businesses and consumers, according to a weekly economic analysis by the Center for Economic Studies of the Private Sector (Ceesp).

Feb 16 โ€ข 07:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
World

Israel calls on governments and businesses to come together to halt terrorist financing via cryptocurrencies

Israel has urged nations to enhance collaboration with the private sector to combat terrorist financing through cryptocurrencies and other virtual assets.

Feb 16 โ€ข 06:05 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Grid Failures - More Companies May Exit As Power Sector Faces Cash Squeeze

Concerns are rising that more private companies in Nigeria may disconnect from the national grid due to ongoing power supply failures and financial strain in the electricity sector.

Feb 16 โ€ข 04:54 UTC

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