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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Immediate Renewal of KOME Contracts Demanded by EODY Employees

Employees with KOME contracts at the National Public Health Organization (EODY) in Greece are calling for the immediate renewal of their contracts as their current ones are set to expire soon, jeopardizing thousands of jobs.

Mar 22 • 15:08 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NCoS warns public against fraudulent offers, clarifies contract rules

The Nigerian Correctional Service has warned the public about fraudulent documents being circulated to scam individuals regarding government contracts.

Mar 21 • 18:21 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Condemnation of Psomiadis for the '45,000 euro' projects: 10 years imprisonment for works and employee contracts

Former Thessaloniki prefect Panagiotis Psomiadis has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for mismanagement and false certification regarding public contracts, with the possibility of house arrest during the appeals process.

Mar 20 • 10:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Metro D as an Example of Inability to Build. Why Change Public Contracts

The article discusses the failure to effectively construct the Metro D line in Czechia, highlighting issues in public contracting processes.

Mar 20 • 06:40 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

In Latvia, 21 individuals arrested for fraud in public IT procurement worth 1.5 million euros

A total of 21 people, including government officials, have been arrested in Latvia for their involvement in fraudulent activities related to public IT procurement contracts.

Mar 18 • 16:45 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
🇪🇸 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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Notebooks of Bribes: What Cristina Kirchner is Accused of and Why She Testifies in Comodoro Py

Former President Cristina Kirchner testified today in the Comodoro Py courts regarding allegations of leading a bribery scheme involving public works contracts.

Mar 17 • 15:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Roberto Luque Questions the Extension of Road Concession Contracts in Guayas: 'We Should Know the Technical Foundations'

Ecuador's Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Roberto Luque, raised concerns over the 30-year extension of road concession contracts in Guayas, citing a lack of technical information and transparency in the negotiations led by the Prefecture.

Mar 17 • 14:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Self-cleaning. The principle of proportionality in assessing corrective actions of the contractor [ANALYSIS]

The article discusses the increasing frequency of cases regarding exclusion criteria in public procurement and the institution of self-cleaning for contractors applying for public contracts in Poland.

Mar 16 • 17:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Anti-Corruption Agency believes that irregularities detected by the General Intervention reinforce indications of rigging contracts in the Ministry of Transport

The anti-corruption investigation into public works contracts linked to Spain's Ministry of Transport suggests profound irregularities that imply corruption.

Mar 16 • 01:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye to plastic in Miami: the new policy for events and contracts on municipal properties

Miami has introduced a new policy to eliminate single-use plastics in municipal events and contracts to reduce environmental pollution and protect public health.

Mar 14 • 10:06 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Public TV is considering terminating the contracts of Adorni's friend with whom he traveled to Punta del Este

Authorities are contemplating the termination of journalist Marcelo Grandio's contracts with Public TV following political backlash from a trip with Manuel Adorni, head of the national Cabinet.

Mar 13 • 22:34 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for Chicago: Brandon Johnson announced contracts of 1.6 million dollars for small and diverse businesses

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced $1.6 million in contracts aimed at small businesses involved in copper pipe placement as part of a lead pipe replacement program.

Mar 13 • 20:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Extension of concession contracts 'attacks the delegation agreement of roads and the transparency of public management,' says MIT lawyer about decision of the Prefecture

The Guayas Prefecture's decision to extend road concession contracts for an additional 30 years has raised concerns about transparency and adherence to delegation agreements, according to a lawyer from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transportation.

Mar 13 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Contracts of R$ 37 million in the City Hall of Divinópolis were investigated following allegations of favoritism towards companies

The City Hall of Divinópolis is under investigation for possible fraud in contracts valued at over R$ 37 million due to allegations of favoritism towards certain service providers.

Mar 13 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio City Hall signs concession for new bus system; operation starts in July in the West Zone

The Rio de Janeiro City Hall has signed contracts for a new bus system that will commence operations in July, beginning in the neighborhoods of Campo Grande and Santa Cruz.

Mar 12 • 23:08 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

Fraud in bidding and bribes of up to R$ 2 million are investigated at the Divinópolis City Hall

Divinópolis City Hall is under investigation for a bribery and fraud scheme involving more than R$ 37 million in contracts.

Mar 12 • 13:38 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
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Cinecittà, two projects by Cacciamani for 650 thousand euros are under investigation by Anac

Two urgent contracts worth 650,000 euros granted upon explicit request from the Ministry of Culture are under investigation by the National Anti-Corruption Authority (Anac) due to concerns surrounding the CEO of Cinecittà, Manuela Cacciamani.

Mar 12 • 00:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

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.

Mar 11 • 18:44 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Alberto Fernandez Denounced for Allegedly Directing Contracts in Favor of a Former Big Brother Contestant

Alberto Fernandez, former president of Argentina, has been denounced for allegedly directing public contracts to a firm connected to Lorena González del Valle, a former contestant on 'Big Brother.'

Mar 11 • 17:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The State General Intervention detects irregularities in the 11 contracts of Adif and Highways under suspicion in the 'Koldo case'

A report reveals irregularities in contracts awarded by Adif and the General Directorate of Highways linked to the 'Koldo case', implicating former officials and highlighting widespread corruption in public contracts.

Mar 11 • 15:43 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Diesel prices increase by 606 won in one day... plan to terminate contracts with 'betraying' discount gas stations

In response to a sudden increase in diesel prices by some discount gas stations amidst rising oil prices, the Korea National Oil Corporation has issued a public apology and announced plans for improvements.

Mar 11 • 08:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Councilman files request with Public Ministry to investigate spending of R$ 30 million on contracts in the Santos Culture Department

Councilman Rui de Rosis Jr. has called for an investigation into over R$ 30 million spent on contracts within the Santos Culture Department, alleging potential irregularities in the hiring process.

Mar 10 • 21:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Companies interested in taking over public transport in Rio Branco must submit proposals by April

Companies are invited to submit proposals for the operation of public transport in Rio Branco by April 22, as the city seeks a new concessionaire after years of emergency contracts.

Mar 10 • 15:59 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Labor to Supervise 'Split Contracts' in Public Sector

The South Korea Ministry of Labor is set to begin supervising and banning the practice of 'split contracts' for temporary workers in the public sector, as part of ongoing efforts to ensure fair labor practices.

Mar 10 • 06:25 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A former Big Brother contestant confirmed that she was Alberto Fernández's girlfriend and won public works after calling him when he was president

Lorena González del Valle, a former contestant on Argentina's Big Brother, revealed that she was in a relationship with President Alberto Fernández and benefited from public contracts after reaching out to him during the pandemic.

Mar 10 • 01:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Podcast: Sointu Borg gives direct words to Joonas Pesonen - 'A little jealous'

Entrepreneur and host Sointu Borg discusses public perception and criticism in her podcast, focusing on the dynamics surrounding her show where social media influencers compete for management contracts.

Mar 9 • 12:08 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

The hospital in Monopoli now risks another delay. Here is the network of bribes

The opening of the new hospital in Monopoli is jeopardized by investigations into bribery involving several officials and contractors.

Mar 8 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dismissal of Deputy Secretary of Education in RJ Occurs After Son Comes Under Investigation by the MP for Contracts in the Department

The Deputy Secretary of Education in Rio de Janeiro, Joilza Rangel Abreu, was dismissed amid investigations into her son's involvement with suspicious contracts related to the education department.

Mar 6 • 22:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Delivery apps resume contracts with logistics operators and raise alert at MPT

The resumption of contracts with logistics operators in the delivery market has raised concerns at the Labor Public Ministry in Brazil regarding the labor rights of couriers, especially after the entry of Chinese companies 99Food and Keeta.

Mar 6 • 13:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Bribes for contracts in Asl Bari, 7 investigated. Searches also in Treviso and Bergamo

A corruption investigation in Bari involves seven people, including public officials, tied to public contracts worth 1.3 million euros.

Mar 5 • 16:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

What is known about the operation that investigates the diversion of health resources and removed the mayor and vice-mayor of Macapá

The mayor and vice-mayor of Macapá, along with the city's health secretary, were removed from their positions as part of a federal investigation into alleged fraud in health contracts.

Mar 5 • 12:34 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

PASOK: Mitsotakis gave 1.56 billion to private companies for consultancy

PASOK accuses the Greek government of spending €1.56 billion on consultancy services from private companies, highlighting thousands of contracts awarded through direct assignments from 2017 to 2025.

Mar 5 • 07:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public works stalled in São Paulo total more than R$ 542 million in contracts

In São Paulo, there are 34 stalled public works projects, amounting to over R$ 542 million in contracts, reflecting inefficiencies in public spending.

Mar 5 • 00:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Projects worth over 1 billion from the Superfund this year

The Superfund's Strategic Contracts Unit plans to auction projects exceeding 1 billion euros this year, including significant works for the railways, police, and coastguard.

Mar 4 • 05:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Ferry scandal fall-out sees harbour buy-up and new contracts for beleaguered shipyard

Scotland's government is purchasing Ardrossan harbour, which is too small for recently constructed ferries, and awarding contracts to the shipyard responsible for their construction, amid a significant political scandal.

Mar 3 • 13:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A tax advisor admits to issuing false invoices to Acciona from a restaurant in Pamplona to 'help' Koldo García

Miguel Moreno Purroy, a tax advisor, admitted to issuing false invoices for a restaurant in Pamplona to financially assist Koldo García during a parliamentary investigation in Navarra.

Mar 3 • 10:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public transport in the sights of Justice: failures in the service and pressure for changes

Public transport in Campo Grande is under judicial intervention due to failures in contracts and municipal oversight.

Mar 3 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Supreme Court rejects limiting Indra and EM&E's full access to the Santa Bárbara lawsuit over artillery contracts

The Supreme Court of Spain has denied a request by Santa Bárbara to restrict Indra and EM&E's access to a lawsuit regarding public grants for army artillery development.

Mar 3 • 04:15 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
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Trump orders the cancellation of all public contracts with Anthropic after the struggle over AI security

Donald Trump has ordered the cancellation of all federal contracts with Anthropic amidst an ongoing conflict regarding AI security.

Feb 27 • 21:43 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

In Rožňava, a sixth district office may be rented by the Ministry of Interior from a Prague-based business group

The Ministry of Interior plans to establish a new client center in Rožňava, potentially making it the sixth location to rent property from a Czech company owned by the Pivoda family, leading to concerns about costly unfavorable contracts.

Feb 27 • 18:36 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The police are investigating a villa in France. Kažimír's partner threatens lawsuit

Slovak police are investigating a villa in France linked to the partner of Slovakia's central bank governor over alleged corruption related to public IT contracts.

Feb 27 • 16:23 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Public Contracts: Wage Loyalty Law Passed, But the Conflict Continues

The German Bundestag has passed the Wage Loyalty Law, which is hailed by unions as a significant victory, while employers criticize the legislation as flawed and call for its repeal.

Feb 26 • 20:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Company targeted by accusations continues contracts with the city hall until the end of the investigation, says Nunes

São Paulo's Mayor Ricardo Nunes announced that an investigated company will retain its city contracts during ongoing inquiries into its connections with a dismissed tourism secretary.

Feb 26 • 20:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Power of Attorney Points to Possible 'Hidden Partnership' Between Businesswoman and Former Deputy Secretary in SPTuris Contracts

The dismissal of São Paulo's Deputy Secretary of Tourism, Rodolfo Marinho, is linked to allegations of a hidden partnership with a businesswoman in lucrative contracts with city tourism.

Feb 26 • 18:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The UCO claims that Koldo García "took advantage" of former Adif chief Pardo de Vera to rig contracts

The UCO has released a report alleging that Koldo García exploited the influence of former Adif president Isabel Pardo de Vera to manipulate public contracts.

Feb 26 • 14:33 UTC

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