Italy Official Gazette - Public Contracts and Tenders

The Italy Official Gazette published notices regarding public contracts, tenders, and auctions on March 25, 2026. These include various notices for public entities and private companies, such as variations in ongoing works and public auctions for property sales.

Susquehanna River Basin Commission Public Hearing Notice

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission will hold a public hearing on April 23, 2026, to receive testimony on various water use and project applications. Written comments are due by May 4, 2026, with potential Commission action scheduled for June 4, 2026.

Susquehanna River Basin Commission Meeting Actions

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission held a business meeting on March 12, 2026, and approved several water resource project applications, including modifications and renewals for entities such as Amazon Data Services and Mott's LLP. The Commission also adopted updates to its Investment Policy and approved grant agreements.

Qteq and Chairman Fined $6 Million for Attempted Cartel Conduct

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced that Qteq Pty Ltd and its executive chairman, Simon Ashton, have been fined a collective $6 million by the Federal Court for attempted cartel conduct. The penalties include $5 million for Qteq and $1 million for Mr. Ashton, who received the highest penalty for an individual in Australia for a competition law breach.

USDA Food Safety Steps for Spring Holiday Meals

The USDA has issued guidance on food safety practices for spring holiday meals, including Easter, Passover, and Mother's Day. The notice emphasizes following the 'Four Steps to Food Safety' to reduce the risk of foodborne illness during holiday gatherings.

Patent EP4290410A2: Stock Item Monitoring System

The European Patent Office has published patent application EP4290410A2 concerning a stock item monitoring system developed by Inventor-e Limited. The patent, titled 'Stock item monitoring system', was published on March 11, 2026, and covers systems for monitoring the presence and/or quantity of stock items in a dispensing enclosure.

EPO Patent Application: Fire Fighting Equipment Management Service

The European Patent Office has published a patent application (EP2024106599A1) for a method and computer program for providing a fire fighting equipment management service for buildings. The applicant is Jpenc Co., Ltd. The publication date is March 11, 2026.

EPO Patent Publication: Software Architecture Method

The European Patent Office has published patent application EP4455805A1 concerning a software architecture method and software architecture, with Siemens Aktiengesellschaft listed as the applicant. The publication date is March 11, 2026.

EPO Patent Application: Construction Mediation Service

The European Patent Office has published patent application EP2024038958A1, detailing a system and method for a construction mediation service. The application, filed by Kim, Geon Woo, aims to match clients with technicians in the construction industry.

EPO Patent: Remote Diagnosis Method

The European Patent Office has published patent application EP4459402A1 concerning a remote diagnosis method, apparatus, and system. The patent was filed by Beijing Co Wheels Technology Co., Ltd and lists YANG, Ting as the inventor. The publication date is March 11, 2026.