34 result(s) for competition watchdog
Lidl Fined for Misleading Consumers in Hungary
- 6 Aug 2026 7:15 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has fined the local unit of German-owned discount chain Lidl HUF 49m for misleading advertising, the watchdog said on Wednesday.
Temu Starts Paying Compensation to Shoppers in Hungary
- 20 Jul 2026 3:47 PM
- shopping
Whaleco Technology, the European operator of Chinese-owned online marketplace Temu, has started paying compensation to Hungarian consumers under an agreement reached with the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) over unfair business practices, the watchdog said on Monday.
Watchdog in Hungary Winds Up Google Ads Phishing Probe
- 3 Jun 2026 9:12 AM
- tech
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has wound up a probe of Google Ireland over spoofed websites using the name of Hungarian lender MBH Bank, the watchdog said on Tuesday.
Temu to Pay Fine & Compensation to Consumers in Hungary
- 29 Apr 2026 7:13 AM
- shopping
Whaleco Technology, the European operator of Chinese-owned online marketplace Temu, has cooperated in a probe launched by the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) and agreed to pay consumers at least HUF 882m in refunds, while ceasing practices to which the watchdog objected.
Watchdog Publishes Greenwashing Identification Guide for Consumers in Hungary
- 27 Apr 2026 4:50 PM
- shopping
Hungary's Competition Authority (GVH) has published an online guide to help consumers identify deceptive marketing practices when companies tout the environmental benefits of their products, the watchdog said on Friday.
Watchdog Fines Normaflore Distributor for Overblown Claims in Hungary
- 5 Mar 2026 6:52 AM
- business
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) fined Opella Healthcare Commercial HUF 105 million (about €270,000) on February 27, 2026, for misleading advertising of its Normaflore probiotic products.
Cooking Oil Price Hike in Hungary Triggers Official Investigation
- 26 Jan 2026 9:32 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) announced on Friday that it is launching an accelerated probe of the domestic cooking oil market as it suspects that sectoral market characteristics may have led to higher Hungarian price levels.
One Magyarország Fined HUF 352 Million for Misleading Consumers in Hungary
- 12 Jan 2026 12:11 PM
- business
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) on Friday said it fined telecommunications company One Magyarország HUF 352m for misleading consumers.
About You Sanctioned by Watchdog in Hungary for Unfair Business Practices
- 20 Nov 2025 5:35 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) on Wednesday said it ordered the Hamburg-based operator of online retailer About You to pay a fine and offer several hundred thousand Hungarians compensation for unfair business practices.
Lidl Fined for Misleading Consumers in Hungary
- 6 Aug 2026 7:15 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has fined the local unit of German-owned discount chain Lidl HUF 49m for misleading advertising, the watchdog said on Wednesday.
Temu Starts Paying Compensation to Shoppers in Hungary
- 20 Jul 2026 3:47 PM
- shopping
Whaleco Technology, the European operator of Chinese-owned online marketplace Temu, has started paying compensation to Hungarian consumers under an agreement reached with the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) over unfair business practices, the watchdog said on Monday.
Watchdog in Hungary Winds Up Google Ads Phishing Probe
- 3 Jun 2026 9:12 AM
- tech
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has wound up a probe of Google Ireland over spoofed websites using the name of Hungarian lender MBH Bank, the watchdog said on Tuesday.
Temu to Pay Fine & Compensation to Consumers in Hungary
- 29 Apr 2026 7:13 AM
- shopping
Whaleco Technology, the European operator of Chinese-owned online marketplace Temu, has cooperated in a probe launched by the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) and agreed to pay consumers at least HUF 882m in refunds, while ceasing practices to which the watchdog objected.
Watchdog Publishes Greenwashing Identification Guide for Consumers in Hungary
- 27 Apr 2026 4:50 PM
- shopping
Hungary's Competition Authority (GVH) has published an online guide to help consumers identify deceptive marketing practices when companies tout the environmental benefits of their products, the watchdog said on Friday.
Watchdog Fines Normaflore Distributor for Overblown Claims in Hungary
- 5 Mar 2026 6:52 AM
- business
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) fined Opella Healthcare Commercial HUF 105 million (about €270,000) on February 27, 2026, for misleading advertising of its Normaflore probiotic products.
Cooking Oil Price Hike in Hungary Triggers Official Investigation
- 26 Jan 2026 9:32 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) announced on Friday that it is launching an accelerated probe of the domestic cooking oil market as it suspects that sectoral market characteristics may have led to higher Hungarian price levels.
One Magyarország Fined HUF 352 Million for Misleading Consumers in Hungary
- 12 Jan 2026 12:11 PM
- business
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) on Friday said it fined telecommunications company One Magyarország HUF 352m for misleading consumers.
About You Sanctioned by Watchdog in Hungary for Unfair Business Practices
- 20 Nov 2025 5:35 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) on Wednesday said it ordered the Hamburg-based operator of online retailer About You to pay a fine and offer several hundred thousand Hungarians compensation for unfair business practices.