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White House East Wing demolition sparks ethics concerns
An excavator has begun demolishing the facade of the White House's East Wing, marking the start of a $250 million ballroom project championed by President Trump. The move has surprised observers and drawn criticism from historic preservation groups over its impacts. Watchdogs highlight potential ethical issues tied to funding from corporations with government business.
Construction begins on Madrid's City of Justice in Valdebebas after two decades of attempts
Madrid's regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso and mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida attended the start of construction for the City of Justice in Valdebebas. The project, unifying 378 judicial bodies in 470,000 square meters, is set to finish in the first quarter of 2029. It involves a 653 million euro investment with estimated annual savings of 80 million.
Juan Martín Caicedo to step down from CCI presidency after over 20 years
Juan Martín Caicedo, executive president of the Colombian Chamber of Infrastructure (CCI), announced his resignation from the role this Wednesday after over two decades leading the guild. He will officially hand over the presidency in February 2026 during the Statutory Assembly in Bogotá. Caicedo has been the sole executive president since the entity's founding in 2003.
Sinoma opens Tafo concrete plant in Ethiopia
Sinoma International Engineering Corporation Limited has inaugurated its first ready-mix concrete plant in Tafo, Ethiopia, as part of a plan to establish ten production sites nationwide. The facility aims to bolster the country's construction sector with high-quality materials. Officials from China and Ethiopia hailed the opening as a key step in bilateral economic cooperation.