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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Public entities and contracts
The article argues for the objective hiring of public officials in Ecuador, emphasizing the importance of qualifications over personal or political ties.
33 Municipal Processes and 13 Public Company Processes are Suspended in Guayaquil, According to the Cabildo
All municipal and public enterprise processes in Guayaquil have been suspended due to compliance issues, according to city officials.
José Julio Neira asserts that Sercop detected irregularities in Segura EP contracts
José Julio Neira reported that audits of contracts by the municipal company Segura EP revealed several irregularities leading to the suspension of a security contract in Guayaquil.
Councilman arrested on suspicion of participating in fraud schemes in BA
The president of the City Council of Sobradinho, Edson Cardoso dos Santos, and six others were arrested for suspected involvement in public contract fraud during Operation Kit Dispensa.
Bus bidding process in Greater Recife is once again postponed by the government of PE; process has dragged on since 2013
The bidding for bus operations in Greater Recife has been postponed again, leaving the system without formal contracts since 2013.
Ábalos before the judge: "I never participated in any management related to the hiring of works"
Former minister José Luis Ábalos denied any involvement in the contract management during his tenure as Minister of Transport.
Company linked to daughter of undersecretary received R$ 11.4 million from Education; works are under investigation
A company linked to the son of a state undersecretary received R$ 11.4 million from the Educational Department in Brazil, and the contracts are now under investigation for irregularities.
"With the little treasure they bought iPhones, TVs, and PCs": the EU prosecutor requests the arrest of 16 Italian professors and researchers
The European Prosecutor's Office has requested the arrest of 16 Italian educators and IT company employees for corruption and manipulating public contracts.
Teresa Siudem: Public Money Disbursement Transparency
The Central Register of Contracts in Poland will be launched to transparently record public spending agreements, obligating public sector units to register all contracts regardless of their value.
A company from Agrofert may find a roundabout way to the contract from Lesy ČR
A company linked to Agrofert may circumvent procedures to secure a contract from the Czech state forestry company.
Rwanda: Govt Revamps Tender System to Prioritise Innovation
The Rwandan government has revamped its tender system to prioritize innovation by implementing specialized procedures for awarding public innovation-related contracts.
Fairs with simulators and virtual reality glasses, contracted since 2019 for nearly $3 million, have not managed to reduce traffic accident victims in Guayaquil
Virtual reality fairs in Guayaquil, costing nearly $3 million since 2019, have not successfully reduced the number of traffic accident victims despite ongoing contracts for more services.
Former Mayor Charvát and his deputy face trial for public procurement manipulation
Former Mayor Charvát and his deputy are set to face trial over allegations of manipulating public contracts.
Andrzej Krakowiak: "Produced in (Divided) Europe"
The article discusses a new European Commission initiative aimed at promoting local production in key industries to prevent foreign companies from benefiting from EU public contracts.
Investigation of frauds in rural roads during Rodrigo Garcia's management reaches South Zone of SP
The São Paulo Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating fraud suspicions in contracts for rural road works during the administration of former governor Rodrigo Garcia, now extending to the South Zone of the capital.
State official escaped a 200,000-euro criminal suspicion by paying 3,000 euros
A former transport agency executive avoided prosecution for allegedly directing a 200,000-euro state contract to companies connected to his alleged mistress by agreeing to pay 3,000 euros to the state.
Brno businessman involved in half-a-billion tax evasion, also influenced contracts. He received three years and a fine
A Brno businessman has been sentenced to three years for his involvement in significant tax evasion and influencing public contracts.
The head of Czech Television wrote a letter to MPs. He ordered a review of all significant contracts
The head of Czech Television has requested a comprehensive review of all important contracts, as communicated in a letter to members of parliament.
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.
The headlines of the newspapers today, Monday, February 16, 2026
Today's newspaper headlines feature significant domestic topics affecting Greece, such as public contracts and labor regulations.
Companies competing for millions in school contracts in RJ share the same employees and bosses, investigation indicates
An investigation reveals that companies vying for large construction contracts in Rio de Janeiro's state schools share personnel and leadership, indicating potential collusion.
MPF requests cancellation of contracts and return of R$ 2.4 million due to fraud in dialysis services in PI
The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) has filed a civil action to annul contracts and demand the return of R$ 2.4 million due to identified frauds in dialysis services contracts in Piauí, Brazil.
MP charges former UERR rector and businessmen for embezzling R$ 15 million in contracts
The Public Ministry of Roraima has charged former UERR rector Regys Odlare Lima de Freitas and two businessmen for leading a criminal organization that embezzled R$ 15 million from the university.
‘It’s a lie that the municipality that holds more concerts will attract more people’ during Carnival: the most expensive public contracts for the upcoming holiday
Experts argue that the significant public spending on Carnival events, which increased from $5.6 million in 2025 to at least $7 million in 2026, could be better allocated elsewhere.
AI is winning contracts, grants, and customers for companies. Here are tools worth knowing
The article discusses how artificial intelligence is transforming public procurement processes in Poland, making it easier for businesses to secure contracts and grants.
Three 'cutters' in public contracts: Stop to direct assignations – procurements
Greece's Independent Public Procurement Authority is taking steps to curb practices that undermine competition in public contracts by limiting the use of direct assignation and negotiation without prior publication.
MP executes 76 warrants and removes employees in investigation into million-dollar contracts in 5 cities in MS
The Public Ministry of Mato Grosso do Sul executed 76 orders in a major operation investigating fraud in public contracts worth nearly R$ 9 million across five municipalities.
The headlines of newspapers today, Tuesday, February 10, 2026
A roundup of today's newspaper headlines in Greece for February 10, 2026, covering various political and social issues.
Concerns Over Next-Generation Fighter Jet Deployment Delayed to 2035 Due to UK Domestic Issues
Concerns arise regarding the delayed deployment of the next-generation fighter jet, jointly developed by Japan, the UK, and Italy, due to complications in securing public-private contracts in the UK.
The little theater fell: Company fined 189 thousand pesos for lying in AIFA bids
A construction company was fined 189,170 pesos and banned for four months from public contracts for submitting false information in the bidding processes for the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA).
Operation Copy and Paste: Rodrigo Manga, wife, and 11 others are indicted by the Federal Public Ministry
Thirteen individuals, including the suspended mayor of Sorocaba, Rodrigo Manga, and his wife, have been indicted for crimes related to health contracts with the city administration, following an investigation by the Federal Police.
New ruling gives thousands of public part-time employees the right to back pay
A recent ruling by the EU Court mandates Danish public part-time employees to receive overtime pay for hours worked beyond their contracts.
Artur Popko, president of Budimex: Lack of investment calendar destabilizes the market
Artur Popko, the president of Budimex, discusses the impact of a dispute over a public tender for a high-voltage line, which could result in a three-year ban on public contracts for the company.
From Marivent to multi-million contracts without a competition: what happened to the public money that Urdangarin obtained
The article discusses the origins and development of the public contracts associated with Iñaki Urdangarin, intertwined with events from a padel match at the Marivent Palace.
A. Tsipras: "How transparent is transparency?" – The presentation of the new platform "Transparency" is coming soon
Former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is set to present a proposal for a new transparency platform, highlighting issues with direct assignments in public contracts.
Lo Forte: "Defamed by the Newspaper". Investigating Us is De Pasquale
The ongoing investigation regarding defamation against a newspaper involves prosecutor Fabio De Pasquale, who was previously convicted for concealing evidence related to Eni, amid a complex story linking mafia and public contracts.
Mossoró City Hall says it will suspend contracts with companies investigated by the Federal Police
The Mossoró City Hall announced it will suspend contracts with medicine suppliers under investigation for alleged public resource embezzlement and fraud in health bidding processes.
Palantir: Cyber Surveillance of the New Authoritarianism
The article explores Palantir's evolution from a CIA-funded startup in 2003 focused on counterterrorism to a crucial player in global border control and migrant deportation by 2026, highlighting its use of public contracts and data surveillance.
Ogres and Liepaja hospitals: seven detained
Seven officials have been detained in connection with potential corruption at the Liepaja Regional Hospital and Ogres District Hospital, suspected of colluding with medical supply companies for public procurement contracts.
Federal Police investigates alleged corruption scheme in public works in Amapá
The Federal Police of Brazil conducted search and seizure operations in Amapá as part of an investigation into an alleged corruption and fraud scheme involving over R$ 7 million in public works contracts.
The Prosecutor's Office withdraws its accusation against the public company Mercasa
The Prosecutor's Office has withdrawn its case against the public company Mercasa, which faced charges regarding irregularities in contracts for the construction of a market in Angola.
The Supreme Court sends the investigation of Cerdán, Ábalos, and Koldo to the National Court for alleged public works riggings
The Supreme Court has forwarded the investigation of former minister José Luis Ábalos and others to the National Court regarding allegations of rigging in public works contracts.