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🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Sassou Nguesso elected president of Congo for a fifth term amidst opposition skepticism

Denis Sassou Nguesso has been declared the winner of the presidential elections in Congo, securing a fifth term with over 94% of the votes, despite significant opposition allegations of unfair electoral practices.

Mar 18 • 09:22 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
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 • 08:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Strike at JBS unit in the USA endangers beef supply in the country

Workers at JBS in Colorado have gone on strike due to alleged unfair labor practices, posing a risk to the beef supply in the United States.

Mar 16 • 21:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

'Chilling' $10bn Trump lawsuit should be thrown out, BBC says

The BBC is requesting a US court to dismiss a $10 billion lawsuit filed by Donald Trump, claiming it could hinder journalistic freedom due to its nature of defamation and unfair trade practices.

Mar 16 • 19:32 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Trump Watch - US Launches Trade Investigation Into South Africa and 59 Other Countries

The US has initiated a trade investigation involving South Africa and 59 other countries over allegations of unfair trade practices linked to forced labour.

Mar 16 • 12:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ed Miliband vows to 'fight' to keep energy bills down

Ed Miliband has pledged to combat rising energy bills fueled by geopolitical tensions, urging energy companies to avoid unfair pricing practices.

Mar 14 • 20:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

UK govt warns petrol retailers against ‘unfair practices’ during Iran war

Britain's energy minister has issued a warning to petrol retailers against unfair practices amid concerns over rising fuel prices linked to the Iran conflict.

Mar 13 • 19:38 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Hrönn and Þórir reject major accusations against RIFF

Hrönn Marinósdóttir and Þórir Ólafsson have publicly rejected significant accusations made against the Reykjavik International Film Festival (RIFF) regarding unfair labor practices and misappropriation of resources.

Mar 13 • 12:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] Korea can’t let US trade probes strong-arm it into concessions

The US Trade Representative has started Section 301 investigations targeting South Korea and other trade partners over alleged unfair trade practices, potentially complicating South Korea's tariff negotiations.

Mar 13 • 09:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

US Opens Investigation into Unfair Trade Practices of 60 Countries Due to Forced Labor

The U.S. Trade Representative has initiated investigations into unfair trade practices involving 60 countries concerning their handling of forced labor issues.

Mar 13 • 02:09 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

USA threatens Norway with new punitive tariffs

The United States has accused Norway of unfair trade practices and threatened new punitive tariffs against it.

Mar 12 • 16:34 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The US Starts New Investigations Against Trade Partners in Hopes of Setting New Tariffs

The US has initiated new investigations into several countries over alleged unfair trade practices, potentially leading to new tariffs.

Mar 12 • 11:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The U.S. Has Launched an Investigation Under Trade Law Section 301... Unlike the 'Super 301' that Targets Problematic Countries and Negotiates

The U.S. has invoked Section 301 of its trade law to investigate foreign unfair trade practices, building upon previous actions by Trump and Biden administrations.

Mar 12 • 08:30 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

USA reassesses tariff issue - investigates 'unfair trade'

The U.S. is launching an investigation into unfair trade practices that may lead to new tariffs without congressional approval.

Mar 12 • 04:35 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

USA will investigate possible unfair trading practices among others EU

The U.S. government plans to investigate what it believes to be unfair trading practices from several trading partners, including the EU and China.

Mar 12 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

US opens new investigations into unfair trade to increase tariff pressure from Trump

The US government has initiated a new trade investigation into unfair practices in 16 major trade partners, aimed at reshaping tariff pressure following a Supreme Court ruling that overturned a key measure of Trump's tariff program.

Mar 12 • 00:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Coupang Contractor Representative's Notice Excludes 'Union Membership from Payment Negotiations'... Delivery Workers Union Files Complaint

A representative from a Coupang delivery contracting company allegedly made statements that could disadvantage workers who join a union, prompting allegations of unfair labor practices.

Mar 11 • 07:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Coupang investors insinuate that US is planning Section 301 probe into Korea

US investors in Coupang suggest that the US may initiate a Section 301 investigation into South Korea for unfair trade practices, although Seoul denies this claim.

Mar 10 • 09:21 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Prosecutors raid Yanolja and Here We Go, suspected of abusing advertising coupons against small businesses

South Korean prosecutors have launched a search of the headquarters of the lodging reservation platforms Yanolja and Here We Go over allegations of unfair business practices against small lodging providers.

Mar 10 • 06:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Unlawful Support for Holding Company’ E-Land Retail's Fine Confirmed by Supreme Court

The South Korean Supreme Court has upheld a fine of approximately 1.4 billion won against E-Land Retail amidst allegations of unfair support to its financially troubled holding company.

Mar 9 • 01:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jeong Seong-ho: Price Collusion in Oil is a Serious Anti-Social Crime... Directing Strict Response to the Supreme Prosecutors' Office

Korea's Justice Minister Jeong Seong-ho has ordered a strict response to collusion and unfair trading practices in the oil market, categorizing them as serious anti-social crimes.

Mar 6 • 07:48 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

National Tax Service recovers 257.6 billion won from unfair tax evasion in stock market... 30 cases reported to prosecution

The Korean National Tax Service has recovered 257.6 billion won in unpaid taxes from fraudulent tax evasion practices in the stock market, leading to the prosecution of 30 individuals and companies involved.

Mar 5 • 03:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Global Tariffs’ Only 15% for Some Countries? Grier: Higher Tariffs if Trade Agreements are Not Fulfilled

Jamie Grier from the U.S. Trade Representative's office announced plans to impose higher tariffs for certain countries, with a potential increase to over 15% if trade agreements are violated.

Feb 25 • 22:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Even if unfair practices are repeated by newly established subsidiaries... the Fair Trade Commission reduces the penalty by 260 billion won

The Fair Trade Commission of South Korea has significantly reduced fines for unfair business practices due to loopholes in its self-reporting rules.

Feb 25 • 04:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: "Instead of a lottery, let's expose collusion and offer hundreds of billions in rewards for reporting"

President Yoon Suk-yeol advocates for substantial rewards to encourage the reporting of unfair trade practices like collusion in order to improve market fairness in South Korea.

Feb 24 • 04:55 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Last year, the office imposed record fines on traders for unfair consumer practices

The article reports on record penalties imposed by a governmental office on traders for engaging in unfair consumer practices in Czechia.

Feb 23 • 11:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Trump announces increase in global tariffs to 15%

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an increase in global import tariffs from 10% to 15% as part of his economic strategy to rectify what he calls decades of unfair trade practices that have harmed the American economy.

Feb 21 • 16:20 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Taxis: raid on a company suspected of anti-competitive practices

French authorities conducted a raid on the G7 taxi company following a complaint by Uber regarding unfair practices.

Feb 18 • 12:37 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
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 • 07:11 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Shelter "Safe House": Dozens of Employers Unfairly Exploit Ukrainian Refugees

A report reveals that many employers in Latvia exploit Ukrainian refugees, who face unfair labor practices and wage theft, according to the shelter organization "Safe House".

Feb 16 • 16:25 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Mexico starts administrative anti-dumping procedure against cold-rolled steel

The Mexican government has initiated an administrative investigation into unfair trade practices regarding the import of cold-rolled steel from the US, Malaysia, and China.

Feb 16 • 15:56 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Sports

Canadian curlers accuse Sweden of improper filming in Olympic venue after cheating allegations

Canadian curlers are alleging that Sweden engaged in unfair practices by filming them during competition, amid accusations of cheating following a contentious hog line violation.

Feb 14 • 17:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Now speaks Lauri Vuorinen, who has experienced a miscarriage of justice: 'Completely incomprehensible'

Finnish skier Lauri Vuorinen criticizes the International Ski Federation for unfair practices in an Olympic sprint scandal involving Norway and the USA.

Feb 12 • 19:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] Bus Company Allegedly Created a Company Union to Destroy Labor Union and Isolated Key Members

A bus company in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, is under investigation for allegedly creating a sham union to undermine a legitimate labor union, leading to accusations of unfair labor practices.

Feb 11 • 05:48 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Competition Commission: Investigating Possible Unfair Practices and Violations in the Remittance Sector

The Greek Competition Commission is prioritizing an investigation into potential illegal practices within the remittance services market, prompted by complaints and proactive inquiries.

Feb 10 • 13:11 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lee Chan-jin: "The Financial Supervisory Service should be an independent national agency like the SEC in the US"

Lee Chan-jin, head of South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service, advocates for its transformation into an independent national agency similar to the US SEC to enhance professionalism and efficiency in tackling unfair trading practices.

Feb 9 • 08:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Amit Shah on a tour of Jammu and Kashmir starting today

Amit Shah is embarking on a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir to review the security situation, following the recent deaths of three Jaish terrorists in Kishtwar and Udhampur, amidst allegations from SP leader Akhilesh Yadav regarding unfair practices by the Election Commission in favor of the BJP.

Feb 5 • 12:02 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Kęstutis Budrys in Washington: Lithuania urges the US and EU to create secure supply chains

Lithuanian Minister Kęstutis Budrys emphasized the importance of creating secure supply chains to reduce dependence on countries with unfair practices, particularly mentioning China, while speaking from the US.

Feb 4 • 13:45 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Mamata Banerjee Files Serious Accusations Against the Election Commission

Mamata Banerjee has made serious allegations against the Election Commission of India, claiming unfair practices during elections.

Feb 3 • 12:30 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Opaque hikes, no longer fixed rates, phantom bonuses. The accusations from the Regulators to Sky

The article discusses the accusations made by regulatory authorities against Sky Italia for unfair commercial practices and misleading offers amid significant price increases and unfulfilled bonus promises.

Dec 31 • 14:04 UTC

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