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The Finnish Consumer and Competition Authority is investigating unfair sales tactics directed at elderly consumers in home renovation services.

Alan Vaht suggests that the Competition Authority's assessment of higher fuel prices in Estonia could be based on flawed data, disputing predictions of further price increases.

Rema 1000 is advocating for a new online price portal to enhance transparency, despite skepticism from the Norwegian Competition Authority.

Estonia's Competition Authority reports that fuel prices have been consistently higher than in many other countries, with calls for crucial transparency in the local fuel market.

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is intensifying scrutiny of fuel prices, warning retailers against profiteering amid rising costs linked to the US-Iran conflict.

Two window cleaning companies in Tampere are suspected of violating laws by sharing clients, as reported by the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (KKV).

The Latvian competition authority has permitted Smiltenes piens to acquire a majority stake in Cesvaines piens to enhance competitiveness in Baltic and European markets.

With rising gas prices, consumers can save money by following expert advice on when and where to refuel.

Millions of households in England will face higher water bills after the Competition and Markets Authority approved an average increase of 2.2% due to appeals from five water companies.

In 2027, a new French TGV service will compete with Italy's Trenitalia and Italo, providing 18 daily departures from Turin to Naples and Venice.

Froneri, one of the world's largest ice cream producers, has received approval from the competition authority to acquire Food Union's European ice cream business, including Premia TKH.

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is investigating major hotel chains for potentially sharing sensitive competitive data.

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's Competition Authority has announced an investigation into cartel-like practices by its largest retail chains.

The Latvian Competition Authority has uncovered signs of a cartel agreement between the two largest food retail companies in Latvia, including Maxima.

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.

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 has announced the acquisition of Eplehuset, pending approval from Norway's Competition Authority.

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.

The consumer association CECU has formally denounced Spanish supermarkets' rising profit margins to the competition authority, alleging oligopolistic practices that inflate food prices.

The Competition Authority of Latvia has approved the merger of Rimi Baltic and Havi Logistics, concluding that it will not significantly affect market competition.

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.

A professor expresses skepticism about the Norwegian Competition Authority's investigation into two used car companies, Nettbil and Rebil, regarding potential collusion.

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.

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.

Notable influencers in Finland are criticizing the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority's (KKV) new guidelines that they believe hinder their growth.

UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has referred the proposed sale of the Telegraph to competition and media regulators over concerns about media plurality.

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.

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.

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.

The Israel Competition Authority plans to impose a $39 million fine on El Al for charging excessive airfare during the current conflict in Gaza.

The Israeli Competition Authority plans to fine El Al Israel Airlines $39 million for charging excessive fares during the Gaza conflict.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.