Investments with Tree Cutting. "There is Always a Real Compensation"
The article discusses the criteria for tree removal in public investment projects in Poland and the compensatory measures taken by local governments.
Zema's administration used less than 5% of the anticipated budget for landslide containment in Minas Gerais
Governor Romeu Zema's administration has spent less than 5% of the planned annual budget for landslide containment projects in Minas Gerais from 2021 to 2024, highlighting significant delays in infrastructure development.
David Colmenares participates in FAIS event; emphasizes the importance of auditing resources
David Colmenares Páramo highlights the critical role of auditing in ensuring the effective, honest, and transparent use of public funds meant for social infrastructure projects benefiting people in extreme poverty during a training event for the FAIS 2026.
Road projects: The final stretch for tenders for Thessaloniki–Edessa and Drama–Amfipoli
Greece is moving forward with the final stages of awarding two major road projects estimated at around €700 million through a Public-Private Partnership.
Promises, ghost commission and operational nuclei: understand the embezzlement of R$ 650 thousand from social projects
A criminal scheme involving a network of politicians, public servants, and private companies embezzled over R$ 650,000 intended for social projects in Palmas, Brazil.
Investigation points to embezzlement of R$ 650,000 from social projects in Palmas
The Civil Police in Brazil has charged ten individuals for allegedly embezzling over R$ 650,000 from public funds intended for social sports and recreational programs in Palmas.
Health Ministry announces R$ 90 million for SUS projects to combat cancer and diabetes
The Brazilian Health Ministry announced a R$ 90 million initiative to fund projects aimed at combating cancer, diabetes, and multiple sclerosis through the public health system (SUS).
Exemption from fees in competitions for people with fibromyalgia, limit on amendments, and more: see projects approved in Rio Branco
The City Council of Rio Branco approved ten new laws, including fee exemptions for people with fibromyalgia and new rules for municipal budget amendments.
The Chief Minister was cornered by the MLA wife, an interesting discussion took place in the assembly
In a notable session of the Meghalaya Assembly, MLA Mehtab Chandi A. Sangma engaged her husband, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, in a public policy debate regarding unresolved educational projects.
STF to decide on additional payments for civil servants this Wednesday; projects have been stalled in Congress for years
The Brazilian Supreme Court will deliberate on a decision regarding additional payments to civil servants that have been a subject of legal and legislative contention for years.
‘Government agencies scammed’... Reducing the initial down payment ratio for public projects to 30-50%
The South Korean government plans to reduce the initial down payment for public projects from a maximum of 70% to 30-50% starting in the second half of this year.
South Africa: Gauteng Govt To Set Up Infrastructure Agency
The Gauteng government plans to establish a new infrastructure agency to centralize major projects and improve service delivery.
KNAB investigates possible illegal acceptance of construction projects in Daugavpils
The KNAB is investigating potential misuse of power by a public official regarding the acceptance of two construction projects in Daugavpils.
New projects in the Sejm limiting alcohol consumption. But there’s no rush
Polish politicians are rushing to create new proposals to amend the alcohol law, but it remains uncertain if and when these will be implemented, despite a slight decrease in alcohol consumption.
Washington: $17 billion for Gaza including housing project funding
U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, announced a $17 billion plan for projects in Gaza, including housing and public transport, amid calls from Israeli MK Tzvi Sukot for mass evacuation of Gazans.
Ayuso and the municipalities of Madrid 'mortgage' for decades 100 public plots ceded for public-private projects
Isabel Díaz Ayuso's government has allocated 100 public land parcels in Madrid for long-term exploitation by private operators, mirroring a controversial public education funding model.
There will be three new generals in the Ministry of the Interior
The Ministry of the Interior has prepared government decision projects to award the rank of general to two Deputy Chiefs of the State Fire and Rescue Service and one official from the State Police.
EKA monumental art grant brings two new student works to Kotzebue Street
The EKA monumental art grant has awarded two student projects that will enhance the surroundings of the Estonian Academy of Arts building.
Cash crunch: Ministers lament as N10tn capital funding stalls
Ministers in Nigeria are facing severe challenges due to a significant funding shortfall for capital projects, with only less than N1tn released in the first seven months of 2025.
Good news in New York: Hochul celebrates a $3.8 billion investment for key infrastructure
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $3.8 billion investment in vital water supply and sewage infrastructure projects.
Boeri and Zucchi on trial for the Beic
Architects Stefano Boeri and Cino Zucchi face trial over alleged bid rigging and false declarations related to the European Information and Culture Library project.
NANS warns politicians over shady campus projects
The National Association of Nigerian Students cautions public officials against misusing constituency funds for dubious projects in academic institutions.
Federal Police targets PL deputy in operation against resource diversion in Amapá
The Federal Police in Brazil launched an operation to investigate public funds misappropriation, targeting Deputy Vinícius Gurgel amid corruption allegations related to infrastructure projects.
Seven million homes in limbo: 73% of announced urban projects are blocked
A significant portion of Spain's urban housing projects remains stalled despite rising public investment in housing.
Riga Municipality hopes to attract as many entrepreneurs as possible for street repairs
Riga Municipality is aiming to involve more entrepreneurs in street repair projects through a new procurement process.
From the Cold War Era to Present: Hostile States Caress Screaming Public with Money
The article discusses the funding of organizations hostile to Lithuania through significant financial contributions from anonymous donors and entities, particularly in the context of Lithuania's energy projects and environmental public pushback.
Aichi Prefecture's Yatomi City Director Suspected of Leaking Bidding Amounts; Contractor to Be Sent Documents as Well
The construction director of Yatomi City in Aichi Prefecture has been arrested for allegedly leaking tender amounts related to public works projects, resulting in undisclosed implications for local bidding fairness.
Aktor - Suez MoU in Water Management
Aktor and French company Suez have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on water management projects in Greece, focusing particularly on drought mitigation.
Climate Plan indicates that Brazil will depend on unprecedented deforestation cuts to meet emission targets
Brazil's Climate Plan projects that it must achieve significant reductions in deforestation on public lands to meet its 2035 emission reduction targets.
São José dos Campos City Hall sanctions loan of up to R$ 225 million with BNDES
The City Hall of São José dos Campos has authorized a loan of up to R$ 225 million from BNDES to fund various modernization projects.
Hooray! The bridges are so bad that they have to be demolished.
The article discusses the implications of deteriorating bridge conditions in Sandvika, Norway, highlighting the power of engineers in shaping infrastructure projects.
Legislative Chamber suspends validity period of public competitions in the Federal District; understand
The Legislative Chamber of the Federal District in Brazil has approved two projects that suspend the validity period for certain public service competitions due to budget restrictions and elections.
Sustainability that cares for people and strengthens institutions
Energisa Minas Rio is investing in energy efficiency projects aimed at benefiting public services, healthcare institutions, and enhancing sustainability in the region.
Over the next five years, 100 trillion won will be invested in private investment projects such as data centers and power networks... profitability design is key
The South Korean government plans to uncover 100 trillion won in private investment projects over the next five years, focusing on sectors like AI data centers and power networks, along with the introduction of public participation funds.
National Development Plan and Infrastructure: A Vision of the State
The announcement of President Claudia Sheinbaum's National Infrastructure Plan is framed as a strategic state definition rather than merely a list of projects or public investment signals.
Paula Vesala, living the baby life, walked the red carpet - 'I am really happy'
Paula Vesala made a public appearance at a movie premiere, expressing her happiness in her new role as a mother while sharing insights about her upcoming projects.
Public Reconstruction Project Floor Area Ratio Increased by 1.3 Times, Passed by the Ruling Party in the National Assembly
A bill to increase the floor area ratio for public reconstruction and redevelopment projects to 1.3 times the legal limit passed the National Assembly's Land, Infrastructure, and Transport Committee with support from the ruling party.
Defend budget or forfeit allocation, Senate warns MDAs
The Nigerian Senate has warned that ministries and agencies failing to defend their budget proposals may lose their allocations, which could be redirected to priority projects.
EEC Trends: Public Investments Facing a Test. The State and Business on the Brink of a Boom
Participants in the EEC Trends panel on public investments agreed that upcoming projects will be unprecedented in scale, covering all key economic sectors.
Tarcísio's administration holds public consultation for water security projects
The São Paulo government extends the public consultation for its water security project for the PCJ river basin until the 25th of this month to gather community suggestions.
Burkina Faso: Unpaid Water Bills Will Lead Directly to Public Works
Burkina Faso's ONEA warns that unpaid water bills will result in citizens being assigned to public works projects.
To speed up ‘public office rooftop rental housing’... finding ‘incentives’ for opposing residents is essential
The article discusses the successful implementation of public rental housing projects in South Korea, emphasizing the importance of local resident incentives to alleviate opposition.
Good news for New York: Kathy Hochul announced an investment of 453 million dollars for water infrastructure projects
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a significant investment of 453 million dollars in water infrastructure projects, aimed at enhancing drinking water and wastewater systems across the state.
Quito bets on bus lanes to save up to 30 minutes of travel: here's how the mobility plan will be implemented
Quito plans to implement several Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects to significantly reduce travel times in the city.
JUHANI JAEGER ⟩ Projects are burning the money of the state and the European Union
Juhani Jaeger critiques public sector institutions in Estonia for focusing on fulfilling funding orders rather than creating real societal value.
Investments in the PPP formula? They mainly concern revitalization
The article discusses the reasons why some Polish cities seldom use public-private partnerships (PPP) for road investments, the benefits of implementing projects in this partnership format, and how cities are using PPP in revitalization projects, including experiences from Warsaw and Krakow.
More money for veterans' associations: Zagreb County announced a competition, here’s how much they give
Zagreb County has announced a public competition worth 100,000 euros for funding programs and projects from veterans' associations stemming from the Homeland War, aiming to strengthen their capacities in social and psychological empowerment.
Zagreb County allocates 100 thousand euros for veterans' association projects
Zagreb County has announced a public competition worth 100,000 euros for funding programs and projects from associations arising from the Homeland War.
Italy promised the Olympics 'at no cost', but they will cost billions of euros
The upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy are overshadowed by enormous costs and delayed construction projects, despite many Italians planning to watch the games.
Annual budget, renegotiation of public debt, and use of loan funds: know the priorities of Alepe at the beginning of the year
The Pernambuco Legislative Assembly (Alepe) will focus on at least four state executive projects related to financial issues at the beginning of 2026.