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

UK banks have decided to maintain the £100 limit on contactless card payments despite the Financial Conduct Authority's removal of the cap, citing a lack of consumer demand for higher limits.

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

The UK is set to remove the £100 cap on contactless card payments starting March 19, allowing for higher transactions but raising concerns about potential fraud and debt risks.

UK banks are set to change contactless payment limits from £100, allowing for potentially higher amounts based on bank discretion starting next Thursday.

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

Mark Branson, head of the German financial supervisory authority Bafin, discusses concerns regarding the consumer protection aspect of financial products sold by banks, questioning their suitability and pricing.

Greece's Development Minister assures that there is full product sufficiency and that any price gouging will not be tolerated following a meeting with the head of the independent consumer protection authority.

The Finnish Food Authority has issued warnings about two product recalls involving muffins and chocolate bars due to potential packaging errors and contamination.

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority mandates Overland Airways to refund passengers charged VAT on tickets sold before the effective date of the new tax.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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