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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

The weapon manufacturer received a clear message: 'You have broken the law'. Now the minister is open to changing the law.

Norway's largest ammunition manufacturer, Nammo, has been informed by the Consumer Authority that it has violated transparency laws, leading to potential changes in legislation by the government.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Life Insurance, the Guarantee Fund for Customers Arrives: How Much Is It Worth and Who It Is Mandatory For

A new guarantee fund for life insurance customers in Italy is set to be established, as approved by the regulatory authority Ivass, and is part of the 2024 budget law pending technical proceedings before its implementation.

Feb 24 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Parasites found in guinea pig bought from a store. Complaints have also been received by the Agricultural and Food Authority regarding the health status of pets purchased from pet stores.

A consumer in Estonia discovered parasites in a guinea pig purchased from a local store, leading to additional complaints regarding pet health from the Agricultural and Food Authority.

Feb 23 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

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.

Feb 19 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

The Financial Supervisory Authority warns against four banks: Likely fraud

The Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway has issued a warning about four non-existent banks that are likely part of a fraud scheme.

Feb 18 โ€ข 17:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Czech Trade Inspection Authority seized almost 22,000 counterfeit items last year, a decrease from the previous year

The Czech Trade Inspection Authority reported a significant decrease in counterfeit item seizures, totaling almost 22,000 in the last year.

Feb 17 โ€ข 12:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Your rights if you get a private parking ticket as car park firm fined ยฃ473,000

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.

Feb 17 โ€ข 00:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Nammo received a 'shock message' - If necessary, we must go to court to stop it

The Norwegian ammunition producer Nammo faces legal challenges after being informed by the Norwegian Consumer Authority that it is violating laws concerning sensitive information.

Feb 13 โ€ข 16:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

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.

Feb 13 โ€ข 15:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Famous YouTubers oppose KKV's guideline - includes Roni Bรคck, 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.

Feb 12 โ€ข 18:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Buy now, pay later shake-up with stricter checks from July confirmed

Changes to buy now, pay later schemes will ensure stricter affordability checks and improved customer support starting July 15, 2026.

Feb 11 โ€ข 00:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

New guidelines from the authorities for Askon and Sotka customers

Finnish consumer authority warns customers against contacting them regarding refunds due to the bankruptcy of furniture retailer Indoor Group, advising instead on handling outstanding payments.

Feb 10 โ€ข 13:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

EFET: Recall of Unsafe Jelly-type Foods - The Reason

The Greek food authority EFET has recalled unsafe jelly-type foods that contain psychoactive substances following consumer complaints and laboratory testing.

Feb 10 โ€ข 11:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

UOKiK Targets Facebook and Instagram: Meta Faces Huge Penalty

The Polish consumer protection authority UOKiK is investigating Meta for failing to provide users with adequate contact information, leading to potential penalties for the company.

Feb 10 โ€ข 11:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Banker risk fines for interest practices on deposits

Banks in Norway face potential fines for offering unlawfully low interest rates on deposit accounts, as mandated by the Consumer Authority.

Feb 10 โ€ข 04:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Italian Stadiums on a Decline. The Authority: Deteriorating Facilities, Opacity in Public Management

The Italian Antitrust Authority criticizes the state of Italy's stadiums, highlighting poor conditions and a lack of transparency in management, which hampers effective consumer experience and compares unfavorably to UK facilities.

Feb 9 โ€ข 23:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

DIMEA imposes fines of over 1 million euros on 5 companies for profit margin violations

The Independent Authority for the Regulation of Markets and Protection of Consumers in Greece has fined five companies a total of 1.05 million euros for exceeding the allowed gross profit margin.

Feb 9 โ€ข 13:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

The Food Authority reports a cosmetics company for misleading customers

The Danish Food Authority has reported the International Cosmetics Science Center (ICSC) for misleading customers with false product labeling.

Feb 8 โ€ข 20:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Your number plate your identity, Lagos tells motorists

The Lagos State Number Plate Production Authority advises motorists to properly care for their vehicle number plates, highlighting their importance during a meeting with the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency.

Feb 6 โ€ข 10:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

eDreams fined by Antitrust for misleading commercial practices: the platform must pay 9 million

The Antitrust Authority has fined the online travel agency eDreams 9 million euros for misleading commercial practices aimed at pushing users to subscribe to the paid service eDreams Prime without clear transparency.

Feb 4 โ€ข 10:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Bank of Spain may prohibit consumer loans if it detects a serious risk to the consumer

The Bank of Spain will gain authority to intervene in the credit market, including the power to prohibit consumer loans if serious risks to consumers are identified.

Jan 9 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Changes in electricity charges: What the decision of the RAEY predicts for grid charges

The article discusses the recent decision by the Regulatory Authority for Waste, Energy, and Water (RAEY) regarding changes in electricity grid charges, including increases to be reflected in consumer bills and the regulated revenues for ADMIE.

Jan 6 โ€ข 15:05 UTC

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