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National & Local

PTAC Discovers Widespread Price Inconsistencies in Stores, Several Companies Penalized

Latvia's Consumer Rights Protection Center (PTAC) found that 60% of prices in stores were incorrectly labeled, leading to penalties for three businesses totaling 1,000 euros.

Mar 20 β€’ 11:08 UTC
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National & Local

Consumer guard: 60% of checked prices are non-compliant

A recent report by the Consumer Rights Protection Center in Latvia reveals that 60% of checked product prices do not comply with regulations.

Mar 20 β€’ 08:03 UTC
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National & Local

The PTAC has restricted access to the online store "iizii.eu"

The Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC) of Latvia has limited access to the online store "iizii.eu", operated by Estonian company "VSBusiness", due to multiple consumer complaints about unfair commercial practices.

Mar 17 β€’ 08:44 UTC
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National & Local

Residents complain about possible misleading information regarding water meter verification

Latvian residents have reported complaints to the Consumer Rights Protection Centre about potentially misleading practices related to water meter verification offers.

Mar 13 β€’ 10:22 UTC
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National & Local

PTAC warns: Residents are misled about supposedly mandatory water meter verification or replacement

The Latvian Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC) has warned residents that they are being misled by companies claiming that verification or replacement of water meters is mandatory.

Mar 13 β€’ 07:26 UTC
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National & Local

Consumer Protectors Intensify Monitoring of Fuel Traders; Call to Report Suspicious Price Hikes

Latvia's Consumer Rights Protection Center is increasing monitoring of fuel retailers and urging consumers to report unusual price increases amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East affecting oil and gas markets.

Mar 11 β€’ 09:41 UTC
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National & Local

Consumer Protection after Citizen Concerns Intensifies Monitoring of Fuel Prices

Latvia's Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC) will enhance monitoring of fuel prices due to rising concerns from citizens about recent price increases.

Mar 11 β€’ 07:10 UTC
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National & Local

To shop more conveniently, PTAC encourages the use of food price comparison tools

The Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC) in Latvia is encouraging the use of food price comparison tools to help consumers save money as food prices continue to rise.

Mar 6 β€’ 06:13 UTC
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National & Local

The PTAC urges travelers to contact airlines regarding flight cancellations to Middle Eastern countries

The PTAC advises travelers to contact their airlines or tour operators about refund policies and travel changes due to canceled flights to the Middle East.

Mar 4 β€’ 15:48 UTC
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National & Local

PTAC evaluates the work of the furniture online store criticized by customers

Customers of the online furniture store 'N1 Home' have expressed widespread dissatisfaction with delayed orders and lack of communication, prompting the PTAC to evaluate the company's operations.

Mar 2 β€’ 14:55 UTC
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National & Local

What to consider before signing a contract with an electricity trader?

Consumers are advised to carefully evaluate the terms of contracts and potential risks before signing with electricity traders.

Feb 27 β€’ 15:47 UTC
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National & Local

Traders: The Manufacturer's Offer Also Delays the Fulfillment of All Low Price Basket Requirements

The article discusses the challenges grocery stores face in maintaining a low price food basket with ten product categories, highlighting disagreements between retailers and regulatory body PTAC.

Feb 25 β€’ 16:11 UTC
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National & Local

The Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC) has put the furniture and interior goods online store in the spotlight

The PTAC is investigating online store www.n1home.lv due to consumer complaints regarding delayed deliveries and issues with refunds on purchases.

Feb 24 β€’ 08:38 UTC
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National & Local

PTAC: On average, 7 out of 10 categories are represented in the low-price basket offering

The Latvian PTAC reports that low-price grocery baskets at supermarkets typically cover only 7 out of 10 necessary food categories, impacting consumer options.

Feb 20 β€’ 06:39 UTC
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National & Local

PTAC imposes a 5000 euro fine on Liene PorΔ«te for selling unlicensed travel services on Facebook

The Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC) has fined Liene PorΔ«te 5000 euros for unlawfully offering travel services related to the 'Breakfasts in Tuscany' project on Facebook.

Feb 17 β€’ 09:10 UTC
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National & Local

PTAC imposes a 5000 euro fine on a woman for offering unlicensed travel services

The Consumer Rights Protection Center (PTAC) in Latvia fined a woman 5000 euros for offering unlicensed travel packages on Facebook, requiring her to cease her unfair commercial practices immediately.

Feb 17 β€’ 07:11 UTC
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National & Local

Closed website of the services offered by the Estonian company 'Dinner in the sky'

Latvia's Consumer Rights Protection Centre has shut down the website of the 'Dinner in the sky' service to prevent consumer fraud due to unfulfilled events.

Feb 9 β€’ 11:29 UTC
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National & Local

PTAC has received several applications regarding the concert 'For My Homeland'

The Consumer Rights Protection Center (PTAC) has received multiple inquiries from consumers who purchased tickets for the concert 'For My Homeland' and no longer wish to attend due to the absence of Raimonds Pauls.

Feb 6 β€’ 14:41 UTC
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Crime & Justice

PTAC prohibits company "Baltijas suvenΔ«ri" from distributing an improper Latvian national flag

The Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC) has banned the company "Baltijas suvenΔ«ri" from distributing a Latvian national flag that does not meet regulatory standards.

Feb 4 β€’ 12:25 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Magazine: State Institution to Pay Paul Timrot 1000 Euros in Compensation

The Consumer Rights Protection Center engaged in legal proceedings with car expert Paul Timrot after an unsuccessful educational campaign related to car sales, which he refused to participate in due to being assigned a role as a fraudster.

Feb 3 β€’ 07:34 UTC

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