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Helsinki's city council has decided to halve the procurement of meat and dairy products in city food services, specifically affecting schools and daycares, by 2030.

Eesti Energia plans to commission a brand study valued at 300,000 euros plus VAT.

The article discusses the recent procurement of makeup services for high-ranking state officials in Lithuania, emphasizing public scrutiny over the use of taxpayers' money.

The President of Częstochowa, Krzysztof Matyjaszczyk, has been detained due to allegations of corruption related to public procurement.

The Ethics and Procedures Commission concluded that politician Remigijus Žemaitaitis provided false information regarding LRT's audit findings, thus violating the ethical code.

A Brazilian federal court acquitted four defendants linked to contract irregularities in the construction of the northern section of Rodoanel, citing insufficient evidence and the expiration of the statute of limitations.

The president of the opposition party SYRIZA-PS, Socrates Famellos, criticized Prime Minister Mitsotakis for failing to ensure transparency and healthy competition in public procurement.

The Federal Police launched an operation in Brazil to investigate bidding fraud by the Timbiras City Hall using federal resources.

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.

The former mayor of Pardubice is facing court proceedings due to alleged manipulation in the public procurement process.

A company linked to Agrofert may circumvent procedures to secure a contract from the Czech state forestry company.

Markku Porsanger, the former deputy property manager of Utsjoki, Finland, has been fined 800 euros for a negligent breach of duty.

The Pentagon warned the EU against proposed public procurement directive updates that could limit U.S. defense firms' access to European markets.

A complaint has been filed regarding a significant government tender worth 5 billion zlotys.

A report highlights issues with pedestrian crossing signs in Kaunas, revealing significant non-compliance with traffic regulations.

The Rwandan government has revamped its tender system to prioritize innovation by implementing specialized procedures for awarding public innovation-related contracts.

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.

Mehiläinen has filed an appeal against Helsinki's decision regarding a public procurement competitive bidding for non-urgent dental care.

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.

Former Mayor Charvát and his deputy are set to face trial over allegations of manipulating public contracts.

Poland's government has implemented significant deregulation measures aimed at reducing bureaucracy and simplifying regulations, impacting various sectors including public procurement and taxation.

This week, significant changes to Latvia's public procurement system are proposed, aiming to streamline processes and reduce expenses.

Liberian lawmakers are baffled by a US$19.4 million contract awarded to a Ghanaian firm without the oversight of the Public Procurement and Concession Commission.

The article discusses China's implementation of artificial intelligence to combat corruption in public procurement.

The article discusses new arrangements for hearings before the National Appeal Chamber in Poland.

A discussion on public procurement reform in Latvia highlighted the benefits and risks of a radical overhaul of the system, featuring input from various experts and officials.

Ecuador's Vice President María José Pinto has established a national technical commission for the centralized procurement of medical supplies and devices through the Ministry of Health.

The Latvian parliament has approved amendments that allow for prosecuting individuals involved in forming illegal agreements in public procurement, increasing penalties significantly.

The article discusses the slow progress of the Latvian government in reducing bureaucratic processes, particularly in public procurement, highlighting concerns from various stakeholders.

The podcast discussion centers on the reform of Latvia's public procurement system, featuring various experts and officials.

The article discusses a rumor circulating on social media about the EU potentially mandating public procurement of insect-based food products to promote consumption.

A live discussion on the reforms of the public procurement system in Latvia features leading experts and officials.

A discussion on the reform of the public procurement system in Latvia involved key figures from the government, oversight agencies, and industry stakeholders.

The Lithuanian government is proposing to empower the VPT to oversee compliance with procurement contract regulations as part of efforts to implement audit recommendations from the LRT.

The Lithuanian government has backed a proposal to assign oversight of program purchases related to LRT to the Public Procurement Office, pending approval from the Seimas.

The Latvian Parliament is expected to discuss necessary amendments to the Public Procurement Law reforms next week, with a debate scheduled for February 18th.

Daugavpils has retained the winning consortium for its electronic ticket system procurement after a re-evaluation confirmed the results, rejecting the cheapest bid for non-compliance.

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.

The Estonian Ministry of Climate has revealed the costs associated with a new renewable energy procurement process focused on supporting wind farms.

The Latvian Ministry of Finance emphasizes that European Union funding ought to be utilized responsibly rather than merely pursued for the sake of utilization, in light of recent findings from an audit on electric bus procurement.

Stefano Boeri and Cino Zucchi, along with four other professionals, are being put on trial over allegations of auction manipulation and false declarations in the Beic investigation.

Riga Municipality is aiming to involve more entrepreneurs in street repair projects through a new procurement process.

Two companies engaged in cartel activities during public procurement for spare parts faced significant fines, impacting Vilnius Public Transport.

A proposed public procurement reform in Latvia could significantly limit transparency by increasing procurement thresholds, allowing large sums of public money to be spent without open tenders.

Latvia's proposed public procurement reform could significantly decrease transparency by allowing government agencies to spend large sums without public announcements or competitive bidding processes.

The Latvian Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development (VARAM) responds to criticism regarding the ineffective decentralization of electric bus purchases by emphasizing the need to consider specific local requirements in procurement.

The head of the construction department in Yatomi City was arrested for allegedly leaking bid amounts to contractors involved in a public works project.

The National Anti-Corruption Commission in Ecuador urges the government to address significant issues in public health and irregularities in public procurement.

The City Hall of Manaus is under investigation for allegedly engaging in overpricing in at least five of its bids, raising concerns about budget misuse.

The TCE suspended a R$ 13 million bidding process by the Teresópolis City Hall due to irregularities, including a drastically incorrect published value of R$ 1.26.