Urges veterinarians: Post your prices on your websites – now
Swedish vets are being urged to publish their pricing online due to soaring costs of animal care that have left pet owners with little power over pricing.
Latvia suspects two retail chains in cartel agreement
Latvia's Competition Authority has announced an investigation into cartel-like practices by its largest retail chains.
Latvian Competition Authority suspects Maxima of forming a cartel agreement
The Latvian Competition Authority has uncovered signs of a cartel agreement between the two largest food retail companies in Latvia, including Maxima.
Serious Issues in Service Voucher Availability – This is How KKV Would Change the Model
A recent report by the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (KKV) highlights significant disparities in service voucher systems across welfare regions, affecting accessibility, costs, and equality for customers.
Proposal: Make it clear what veterinary care costs
The Swedish Competition Authority recommends clearer pricing for veterinary care to aid pet owners in making informed decisions regarding their sick or injured animals.
Elkjøp buys Eplehuset
Elkjøp has announced the acquisition of Eplehuset, pending approval from Norway's Competition Authority.
Public Transport Tickets in Île-de-France: Regulator Forces IDFM to Open Sale of Navigo Passes to SNCF and RATP
The transport regulatory authority has ordered Île-de-France Mobilités to allow SNCF and RATP to sell Navigo passes, enhancing competition and access to digital tickets.
CECU denounces the increase in supermarket margins on food before the Competition Authority
The consumer association CECU has formally denounced Spanish supermarkets' rising profit margins to the competition authority, alleging oligopolistic practices that inflate food prices.
Competition Authority allows 'Rimi Baltic' to acquire warehouse service provider 'Havi Logistics'
The Competition Authority of Latvia has approved the merger of Rimi Baltic and Havi Logistics, concluding that it will not significantly affect market competition.
Your rights if you get a private parking ticket as car park firm fined £473,000
With a record number of private parking tickets issued in the UK, motorists must understand their rights, especially after Euro Car Parks was fined for regulatory failures.
Reacting After the Raid
A professor expresses skepticism about the Norwegian Competition Authority's investigation into two used car companies, Nettbil and Rebil, regarding potential collusion.
Famous social media influencers demand change in advertising guidelines - KKV: The guidelines are based on law
Influencers in Finland are calling for changes to advertising guidelines set by the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (KKV), which they argue place them at a disadvantage compared to traditional media.
Car park firm fined £473,000 after ignoring letters and emails
Euro Car Parks has been fined £473,000 by the Competition and Markets Authority for failing to respond to requests for information regarding their business practices over a three-month period.
Famous YouTubers oppose KKV's guideline - includes Roni Bäck, Niko, and Santtu along with Lakko
Notable influencers in Finland are criticizing the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority's (KKV) new guidelines that they believe hinder their growth.
Lisa Nandy refers Telegraph sale to watchdogs over rightwing media plurality concerns
UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has referred the proposed sale of the Telegraph to competition and media regulators over concerns about media plurality.
Fair competition in public procurement: where does the contracting authority's right end
The article discusses the balance between a contracting authority's right to specify its needs and the obligation to ensure equal market access, highlighting the conflicts that arise in public procurement disputes.
Three 'cutters' in public contracts: Stop to direct assignations – procurements
Greece's Independent Public Procurement Authority is taking steps to curb practices that undermine competition in public contracts by limiting the use of direct assignation and negotiation without prior publication.
United's investment in Azul: institute criticizes secrecy of data sent to Cade
The Brazilian competition authority, Cade, is set to analyze a $100 million investment by United Airlines in Azul, as IPSConsumo raises concerns about confidentiality in the process.
Israel: $39 million fine for El Al airline for excessive prices during the war in Gaza
The Israel Competition Authority plans to impose a $39 million fine on El Al for charging excessive airfare during the current conflict in Gaza.
Israeli airline to be fined $39 million for abusive pricing during war with Gaza
The Israeli Competition Authority plans to fine El Al Israel Airlines $39 million for charging excessive fares during the Gaza conflict.
The head of the Golf Association: "Then we will take the fight to court"
The Swedish Golf Association is prepared to enter legal proceedings if a proposed cap on the number of golf IDs a club can issue is rejected by the Competition Authority, according to Deputy Secretary General Bo Bengtsson.
Electricity network fee will rise by several dozen cents a month for household consumers
The Estonian Competition Authority has confirmed new electricity transmission service fees, resulting in a slight increase of less than half a euro for the average household's monthly electricity bill.
Exatlón Mexico TODAY: Athlete from the Red Team is eliminated with little time in the competition
Samanta Rodríguez was eliminated from Exatlón México on February 1, after a week marked by extreme survival pressure and direct warnings from the show's authority.
"Danger of Competitive Distortion" - Competition Authority Chief Criticizes Industrial Electricity Price
The head of the Federal Cartel Office, Andreas Mundt, criticizes the new industrial electricity price, stating it risks favoring large companies while harming smaller ones.
Amazon: Reduction of 375 million euros in fine by the Italian competition authority
The Italian Competition Authority has reduced the previously imposed fine on Amazon from 1.128 billion euros to 752.4 million euros, following a decision from a regional administrative court.
UK competition watchdog to investigate Kingsmill owner’s planned takeover of Hovis
The UK competition authority is investigating a £75 million takeover of Hovis by Associated British Foods, the owner of Kingsmill, due to concerns regarding market competition.
Competition Authority Authorizes Sale of 'Pirate' Catalan Electricity Company That Requested Intervention for Serious Irregularities
The National Commission of Markets and Competition (CNMC) has approved the sale of Eléctrica del Montsec, a small 'pirate' electricity distributor in Lleida, following requests for intervention due to severe regulatory violations.