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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Pharmaceutical and Bio News] SK Bioscience signs contract for contract manufacturing of MSD Ebola vaccine

SK Bioscience announced a partnership with global pharmaceutical company MSD to participate in the development project for an Ebola vaccine supported by CEPI.

Mar 23 • 06:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The head of Czech Forests acted in favor of prominent figures. The company illegally covered his activities

The head of Czech Forests has been accused of acting in collusion with prominent individuals, with allegations that company activities were illegally concealed.

Mar 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Vorcaro's brother-in-law received R$ 485 million from a company investigated by the Federal Police in the Master case

Fabiano Zettel, brother-in-law of Daniel Vorcaro from Banco Master, received R$ 485 million from Super Empreendimentos, a company under investigation for its alleged connections to a private militia and public agents.

Mar 21 • 02:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Bribery in Multimillion-Dollar Construction Project: What's Next?

A Lithuanian company is under investigation for allegedly bribing a public servant in connection with a million-euro construction contract.

Mar 20 • 12:38 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Government's response on BSNL privatization, know...

The Indian government has clarified that BSNL will not be privatized and will remain a public sector company focused on expanding and strengthening its 4G-5G networks.

Mar 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

POLREGIO troubles. Will the company have to repay 770 million PLN to the State Treasury?

The article discusses proposed changes to the Public Transport Law in Poland that could severely impact POLREGIO and force it to repay 770 million PLN to the State Treasury.

Mar 20 • 03:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

President Prudente City Hall notifies company over failures in public transportation integration

The City Hall of Presidente Prudente has formally notified the public transport company 'Sou Prudente' due to recurring failures in the integration system affecting passengers.

Mar 19 • 19:09 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Rēzekne's pensioners' social services center will not be handed over to a private company

The social care center for pensioners in Rēzekne will remain public, continuing to provide services to its residents despite rising costs.

Mar 19 • 16:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mayor of São Caetano appointed employee of his wife's company as advisor

The mayor of São Caetano do Sul, Tite Campanella, appointed an employee from his wife's company as his advisor, prompting a complaint to the State Public Ministry.

Mar 19 • 15:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Procon registers an average of 39 complaints per day in São José dos Campos; Sabesp leads the ranking

The Procon of São José dos Campos reported an average of 39 complaints per day in 2025, with Sabesp being the leading company in consumer grievances.

Mar 19 • 15:20 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Riga Public Transport to Donate Seven Buses to Ukraine

Riga’s municipal transport company, Rīgas satiksme, has been authorized to donate seven buses to Ukraine to assist with transportation needs, particularly for the wounded.

Mar 19 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Media: Laid-off LVM board members quickly take up well-paid positions in the company without competition

The Latvian government has prioritized cost reduction and budget contributions from state-owned companies, leading to layoffs at Latvijas valsts meži (LVM) while former board members are appointed to new managerial positions without public competition.

Mar 19 • 13:26 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Release of dangerous substance in Norrköping - chemical divers on site

Emergency services are responding to a dangerous substance leak at a company in Norrköping, supported by chemical divers for safety measures.

Mar 19 • 12:15 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Intuens files a lawsuit against the Public Health Authority

The company Intuens has initiated legal action against the Public Health Authority after its decision to deny the company’s controversial health screening services.

Mar 19 • 06:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'No longer can you open the window': rats worry residents and recycling company shut for 15 days in RS; VIDEO

Residents of Bento Gonçalves, Brazil, are alarmed by a rat infestation that has led to the temporary closure of a recycling company and raised health concerns.

Mar 19 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation of the Public Ministry targets two civil servants suspected of diverting funds in company contracts by Agehab

A public operation in Goiás is investigating two civil servants linked to the misappropriation of public funds within the Agehab's contracting processes.

Mar 18 • 15:13 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

LA is running for election on privatizing DR: "The state should not run a giant media company"

The Liberal Alliance (LA) proposes to privatize the Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR), suggesting future funding should come from subscriptions and advertisements rather than public funding.

Mar 18 • 03:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The UCO detects a payment to the former director of Highways from a construction company benefiting from the works under investigation in the 'Koldo case'

Investigators are probing a suspicious payment from a construction company to the former director of Highways, linked to public contracts being investigated.

Mar 17 • 18:32 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

ETAD: Online applications for leasing old coasts or coasts from neighboring businesses

The Greek Public Properties Company (ETAD) has introduced new online facilities for the direct leasing of old coasts and coasts under their management by neighboring property owners and businesses, in line with the new law.

Mar 17 • 14:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Todde pays the company that rewards her consultant

The Sardinian government led by Alessandra Todde is under scrutiny for allegedly awarding public funds to a consultancy firm linked to her consultant, raising questions about the integrity of the process.

Mar 17 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

VTEK: A. Visockas, when allocating support to a company of a close person, violated public and private interests

Lithuanian Mayor A. Visockas is under investigation for conflict of interest after approving financial aid to a company owned by an associate.

Mar 17 • 10:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The First Advertisement of 'Kim Seon-tae's YouTube', Waiting in Line, is this Bank... 'Filming Completed'

Former public servant Kim Seon-tae has transitioned to a successful YouTube career, with Woori Bank being the first company to collaborate with him for an advertisement.

Mar 17 • 09:25 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

VTEK: The Mayor of Šiauliai Mismanaged Interests by Signing an Order to Allocate Funds to a Company Owned by His Relative

The Mayor of Šiauliai has been accused of conflict of interest for signing a financial support order to a company owned by a relative.

Mar 17 • 08:53 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Experts: airBaltic's refusal to go public is also linked to the dismissal of Gauss

Experts say that airBaltic's decision to halt its IPO is tied to leadership changes within the company.

Mar 16 • 12:18 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The verdict against Kindberg stands firm - not granted leave to appeal in the Supreme Court

Daniel Kindberg and his associates have received prison sentences for serious bribery offenses related to their time at a municipal housing company in Sweden.

Mar 16 • 11:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A New Public Company Coming to Finland

Auroora Yhtiöt is planning to list on the Helsinki Stock Exchange to accelerate its growth and increase its visibility.

Mar 16 • 08:42 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The 'goodbye' to the Stock Exchange from the woman of Evros

Lucia Saranti has decided to withdraw her company Acritas from the Athens Stock Exchange, marking an end to its public trading status after nearly 26 years.

Mar 16 • 07:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A New Company Joins the Stock Exchange – Auroora Lists on the Helsinki Stock Exchange

Auroora has announced its initial public offering on the Helsinki Stock Exchange, aiming to raise approximately 35 million euros for strategic growth.

Mar 16 • 06:44 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Charity Fund “Sofi” Invests Donations in Bonds of Its Founder’s Company

The “Sofi” charity fund has invested over two million euros in bonds related to its founder's company, raising concerns about its public benefit status.

Mar 15 • 18:50 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

DB Long-Distance Management: "If we played with Märklin trains, it would be a good idea"

The German railway company Deutsche Bahn is facing a significant crisis, particularly in its long-distance services, as expressed by its management.

Mar 15 • 17:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bus company is sentenced to pay R$ 10,000 to a passenger who was pinned and dragged in Cuiabá

A bus company was ordered to pay R$ 10,000 to a passenger who was injured after being caught and dragged by the bus while trying to board in Cuiabá.

Mar 14 • 22:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Most Paulistas Blame Sabesp for Water Rationing, Says Datafolha

A majority of residents in São Paulo attribute the responsibility for water rationing to the state water company Sabesp, according to a recent Datafolha survey.

Mar 14 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After an emergency contract of R$ 196 million, company wins a R$ 4 billion public transport tender in Palmas

The city of Palmas has awarded a R$ 4 billion public transport contract to Sancetur, following a previous emergency deal worth R$ 196 million.

Mar 14 • 01:17 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Dream of Becoming President Started in Elementary School: The Founder of Nidek Known for "Nagamori Style"

Nidek's founder, Shigenobu Nagamori, who turned the company into a global leader, has withdrawn from public life after a scandal involving accounting fraud.

Mar 14 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Paulistas blame Enel more than Tarcísio, Lula, and Nunes for lack of energy, says Datafolha

A Datafolha survey reveals that residents of São Paulo attribute more responsibility for power outages to the energy company Enel than to public officials.

Mar 13 • 18:59 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Riga Transport Plans to Acquire 120 Buses in the Coming Year

Riga's public transport company plans to purchase 120 new buses, consisting of 60 electric and 60 diesel buses, to replace its aging fleet.

Mar 13 • 08:52 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

JR East to raise fares for the first time on March 14, with cost increases more pronounced in urban areas, widening fare differences with private railways

JR East will implement a fare increase on March 14, marking its first adjustment since the company's establishment in 1987, with fares in urban areas seeing a more significant rise.

Mar 12 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

1926: Poles represent a serious danger to passengers on tram stirrups

Tram stirrup passengers in São Paulo are at serious risk from utility poles, leading to numerous accidents due to a lack of enforcement of safety laws.

Mar 12 • 20:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Contracts with Public TV of the producer who is a friend of Manuel Adorni with whom he traveled to Punta del Este

Marcelo Grandio, a journalist and friend of Chief of Staff Manuel Adorni, founded a production company that has contracts with Argentina's Public TV.

Mar 12 • 19:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Estimated at over R$ 1 billion, see the main points of the public transportation bidding notice for Rio Branco

The bidding notice for a new public transportation company in Rio Branco has been published, with an estimated total value of over R$ 1 billion for a 10-year contract.

Mar 12 • 18:16 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The future of Pärnu Airport remains unclear

The future of Pärnu Airport is uncertain, with the Finnish company Redstone interested in operating it but requiring continued subsidies for support.

Mar 12 • 16:42 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

For safety reasons, the company 'Zemturi' recalls fresh milk from stores

The Latvian farm 'Zemturi' has recalled over five tons of fresh milk due to the detection of a Q fever pathogen in one of its cows, although the risk to public health remains low according to authorities.

Mar 12 • 14:25 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Former director of a company managed by Lithuanian Railways found guilty of bribery

The former director of 'Gelsauga' was found guilty of creating an illegal public procurement scheme and accepting a significant bribe in Lithuania.

Mar 12 • 14:23 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Conflicts of Interest: When the Norm is Not Enough

A recent public debate in Argentina has arisen over a government contract awarded to a company run by a minister's wife, raising concerns about impartiality in public procurement.

Mar 12 • 11:22 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Mälardalstrafik Tightens Ticket Controls - Hires Security Company

Mälardalstrafik has enhanced its ticket control operations by partnering with the security company CSG, aiming to achieve greater compliance among passengers.

Mar 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

In a document, Serpro denies negotiation that would unlock the privatization of Celepar

Serpro has stated that there are no ongoing negotiations with the Paraná Public Security Secretariat regarding the storage of Celepar's data, conflicting with the state government's claim to facilitate the privatization of the technology company.

Mar 11 • 21:22 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Halcon Has Closed: The Historic Line 148 Connecting Florencio Varela with the City and the Uncertainty of Thousands of Passengers

The closure of the historic line 148, which connected Florencio Varela with the City, has left thousands of passengers uncertain due to ongoing economic issues and unpaid salaries affecting the company El Nuevo Halcón.

Mar 11 • 19:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Special audit reveals: Lakea subsidiary has illegally financed parent company

A state audit found multiple deficiencies in the operations of Lakea Kiinteistöt Oy, a subsidiary of the bankrupt housing developer Lakea, indicating illegal financing activities.

Mar 11 • 11:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

New contract for Quirón in Madrid: the company is set to manage a laboratory where fears of layoffs abound

Quirónsalud is poised to win a public contract in Madrid valued at 140 million euros to manage a laboratory serving nearly 1.4 million residents, sparking concerns over potential job losses.

Mar 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Survey: the majority are still not satisfied with the Prime Minister's work

Most Estonian citizens remain dissatisfied with the work of Prime Minister Kristen Michal, according to a monthly survey by the Institute of Social Research and polling company Norstat Eesti.

Mar 11 • 04:05 UTC

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