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Guardia Civil Implicates Top Officials in Spanish Bid-Rigging Scheme
A Guardia Civil report alleges former Adif president Isabel Pardo de Vera and Koldo García, advisor to ex-Minister José Luis Ábalos, manipulated public contracts to benefit companies like Acciona, involving 14 projects and documented in 490 pages of evidence, including intercepted communications.
Guardia Civil Implicates Top Officials in Spanish Bid-Rigging Scheme
A Guardia Civil report alleges former Adif president Isabel Pardo de Vera and Koldo García, advisor to ex-Minister José Luis Ábalos, manipulated public contracts to benefit companies like Acciona, involving 14 projects and documented in 490 pages of evidence, including intercepted communications.
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56% Bias Score
BC Ferries awards $1B ferry contract to Chinese shipyard amid trade dispute
BC Ferries awarded a $1-billion contract to China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyards to build four new ferries for its Vancouver Island routes, citing the Chinese company as the only bidder offering the best deal; this decision is controversial due to Canada's strained trade relations with China an...
BC Ferries awards $1B ferry contract to Chinese shipyard amid trade dispute
BC Ferries awarded a $1-billion contract to China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyards to build four new ferries for its Vancouver Island routes, citing the Chinese company as the only bidder offering the best deal; this decision is controversial due to Canada's strained trade relations with China an...
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44% Bias Score
Spahn defends emergency mask procurement amid cost concerns
Facing severe mask shortages in early 2020, German Health Minister Jens Spahn expedited procurement, bypassing formal bidding and contracting Fiege Logistics, a firm from his region, at a guaranteed price of €4.50 per mask, a decision now under scrutiny for potential cost overruns and lack of transp...
Spahn defends emergency mask procurement amid cost concerns
Facing severe mask shortages in early 2020, German Health Minister Jens Spahn expedited procurement, bypassing formal bidding and contracting Fiege Logistics, a firm from his region, at a guaranteed price of €4.50 per mask, a decision now under scrutiny for potential cost overruns and lack of transp...
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52% Bias Score
EU Blocks Chinese Firms from Medical Device Procurement Contracts
The European Union is excluding Chinese companies from bidding on public procurement contracts for medical devices worth over €5 million for five years using its International Procurement Instrument (IPI), prompting strong opposition from China which views this as protectionism and a threat to fair ...
EU Blocks Chinese Firms from Medical Device Procurement Contracts
The European Union is excluding Chinese companies from bidding on public procurement contracts for medical devices worth over €5 million for five years using its International Procurement Instrument (IPI), prompting strong opposition from China which views this as protectionism and a threat to fair ...
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52% Bias Score
Portuguese Police Investigate €100 Million Firefighting Contract Fraud
The Portuguese Judiciary Police (PJ) launched "Operation Control Tower," targeting four private companies suspected of manipulating public procurement rules for aerial firefighting services, resulting in an estimated €100 million loss to the state since 2022.
Portuguese Police Investigate €100 Million Firefighting Contract Fraud
The Portuguese Judiciary Police (PJ) launched "Operation Control Tower," targeting four private companies suspected of manipulating public procurement rules for aerial firefighting services, resulting in an estimated €100 million loss to the state since 2022.
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56% Bias Score
Catalonia Restructures Child Protection System After Abuse Cases
Catalonia is dissolving its Child and Adolescent Care Directorate (DGAIA) following child abuse cases and irregularities in outsourced services; a new directorate focused on prevention and protection will be created with 300 additional professionals by 2027.
Catalonia Restructures Child Protection System After Abuse Cases
Catalonia is dissolving its Child and Adolescent Care Directorate (DGAIA) following child abuse cases and irregularities in outsourced services; a new directorate focused on prevention and protection will be created with 300 additional professionals by 2027.
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36% Bias Score
Privatization of Detainee Healthcare in Rotterdam Raises Concerns
Forensic doctor Jack Menke's demanding night involved multiple cases, highlighting the complexities of his role and concerns over the privatization of detainee healthcare in the Rotterdam region, raising questions of quality and timeliness.
Privatization of Detainee Healthcare in Rotterdam Raises Concerns
Forensic doctor Jack Menke's demanding night involved multiple cases, highlighting the complexities of his role and concerns over the privatization of detainee healthcare in the Rotterdam region, raising questions of quality and timeliness.
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48% Bias Score
UK Government Sues PPE Medpro for £122 Million Over Substandard Gowns
The UK government is suing PPE Medpro, a company linked to Conservative peer Michelle Mone, for £122 million over 25 million non-sterile surgical gowns that could have killed patients; the gowns lacked necessary certification and were procured via a 'VIP lane'.
UK Government Sues PPE Medpro for £122 Million Over Substandard Gowns
The UK government is suing PPE Medpro, a company linked to Conservative peer Michelle Mone, for £122 million over 25 million non-sterile surgical gowns that could have killed patients; the gowns lacked necessary certification and were procured via a 'VIP lane'.
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52% Bias Score
ICAC Probes NSW School Building Contracts
An investigation by the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is underway regarding allegations of misconduct by former School Infrastructure head Anthony Manning, involving the awarding of contracts worth millions of dollars to consulting firms Paxon and PwC, following communications...
ICAC Probes NSW School Building Contracts
An investigation by the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is underway regarding allegations of misconduct by former School Infrastructure head Anthony Manning, involving the awarding of contracts worth millions of dollars to consulting firms Paxon and PwC, following communications...
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64% Bias Score
European Parliament's Main Contractor Withdraws Amidst €60,000 Monthly Losses
Compass Group, the European Parliament's main catering contractor since 2015, is ending its contract early due to €60,000 monthly losses since the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting concerns about job security for its staff, despite legal protections for existing employees; new tenders will be awarded thi...
European Parliament's Main Contractor Withdraws Amidst €60,000 Monthly Losses
Compass Group, the European Parliament's main catering contractor since 2015, is ending its contract early due to €60,000 monthly losses since the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting concerns about job security for its staff, despite legal protections for existing employees; new tenders will be awarded thi...
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32% Bias Score
ICAC investigates alleged corruption in NSW school building unit
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is investigating Anthony Manning, former head of the NSW Education Department's school building unit, for alleged corruption, including the hiring of a strategic advisor at a daily rate of $1920 without a contract, and spending on contractors ...
ICAC investigates alleged corruption in NSW school building unit
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is investigating Anthony Manning, former head of the NSW Education Department's school building unit, for alleged corruption, including the hiring of a strategic advisor at a daily rate of $1920 without a contract, and spending on contractors ...
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52% Bias Score
Turkish University Awards Contract Amidst Allegations of Threats and Mafia Links
Following threats and alleged mafia links, a Turkish university awarded a contract to an individual who openly threatened officials; despite the threats, the contract was awarded, raising concerns about oversight and employee safety.
Turkish University Awards Contract Amidst Allegations of Threats and Mafia Links
Following threats and alleged mafia links, a Turkish university awarded a contract to an individual who openly threatened officials; despite the threats, the contract was awarded, raising concerns about oversight and employee safety.
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64% Bias Score
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