79 result(s) for watchdog
Competition Authority GVH Looking at 22 Suspected Cartels in Hungary
- 29 Sep 2026 12:38 PM
- business
Competition watchdog GVH is currently investigating 22 suspected cartel cases involving more than 250 companies and over 1,800 tenders, according to its statement.
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.
Multiple Food Trucks in Hungary Fined by Consumer Protection Watchdog
- 11 Jun 2026 7:46 AM
- food & drink
The National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NKFH) has inspected 413 food trucks and mobile street food vendors as part of a nationwide probe and issued a combined HUF 17m of fines for violating regulations, NKFH said on Wednesday.
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.
Watchdog: Crypto Service Providers in Hungary Must Assess Client Understanding of Risk
- 5 May 2026 6:58 AM
- finance
The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) has instructed cryptocurrency service providers to gauge their clients' investment knowledge and understanding of risks in a recommendation.
Private Person Fined HUF 600 Million for Unlicensed Crypto Investment Activity in Hungary
- 4 May 2026 3:05 PM
- finance
The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) has fined a private individual HUF 600m for offering cryptocurrency investments without a licence, the central bank and financial market watchdog said on Thursday.
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.
Competition Authority GVH Looking at 22 Suspected Cartels in Hungary
- 29 Sep 2026 12:38 PM
- business
Competition watchdog GVH is currently investigating 22 suspected cartel cases involving more than 250 companies and over 1,800 tenders, according to its statement.
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.
Multiple Food Trucks in Hungary Fined by Consumer Protection Watchdog
- 11 Jun 2026 7:46 AM
- food & drink
The National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NKFH) has inspected 413 food trucks and mobile street food vendors as part of a nationwide probe and issued a combined HUF 17m of fines for violating regulations, NKFH said on Wednesday.
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.
Watchdog: Crypto Service Providers in Hungary Must Assess Client Understanding of Risk
- 5 May 2026 6:58 AM
- finance
The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) has instructed cryptocurrency service providers to gauge their clients' investment knowledge and understanding of risks in a recommendation.
Private Person Fined HUF 600 Million for Unlicensed Crypto Investment Activity in Hungary
- 4 May 2026 3:05 PM
- finance
The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) has fined a private individual HUF 600m for offering cryptocurrency investments without a licence, the central bank and financial market watchdog said on Thursday.
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.