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Press releases 2018

Instructions for consumers regarding the Top-Toy (BR-Lelut and TOYS”R”US) bankruptcy
24.5.2019
Finnish Consumer Ombudsman's Newsletter 6/2018 features financial services
4.1.2019
The Market Court prohibits Kruunukaluste’s misleading claims about discounted prices
21.12.2018
FCCA approves acquisition of Kotipizza by Orkla
20.12.2018
FCCA report: A defect in a mobile phone may lead to endless rounds of repairs
18.12.2018
FCCA approves acquisition of DataCenter Finland by Adelis Portfolio Holding
18.12.2018
FCCA's decision increases the freedom of music authors and publishers on the market
18.12.2018
FCCA approves acquisition of Attendo by Terveystalo
14.12.2018
FCCA approves acquisition of Vaunula by Vesijärven Auto
13.12.2018
FCCA to further investigate competition effects of acquisition between Posti and Transval
7.12.2018
The FCCA proposes cartel penalty payments for EPS insulation producing ThermiSol and UK-Muovi
4.12.2018
FCCA report: Consumers lose millions of euros each year due to subscription traps
30.11.2018
Time limit for examining Parma’s acquisition of AS TMB has been extended until 7 February 2019
28.11.2018
Finnish Consumer Ombudsman’s Newsletter 5/2018 published
27.11.2018
Ask about the taxi fare before embarking on a journey, and request a receipt
23.11.2018
Instructions for insolvent TravelBird’s customers
2.11.2018
FCCA approved acquisition of Itäkeskus and Wereldhave by Lakeside Aurora
2.11.2018
Consumer Ombudsman: Media houses need to rectify the issues in magazine marketing
31.10.2018
FCCA approves acquisition of Porvoon Huoltomiehet by Intera Partners
31.10.2018
FCCA approves acquisition of Folksam by Fennia
26.10.2018
FCCA approves acquisition of K-Rauta Äimärautio by Kesko
24.10.2018
FCCA approves acquisition of Opel Finland by Länsiauto
24.10.2018
40 benefits of consumer protection
23.10.2018
FCCA approved acquisition of Raisioagro by Lantmännen
23.10.2018
Bold steps required to change pharmacy regulation
22.10.2018
The FCCA approved the transaction between Terra Firma, Aurora Modular, Sun Hung Kai & Co. and Parmaco
18.10.2018
Katri Väänänen takes over as Consumer Ombudsman
15.10.2018
The FCCA approved the merger between Avarn Security and Prevent 360, subject to conditions
12.10.2018
FCCA cannot investigate the effects of the Onnibus acquisition on consumer prices in the long-distance coach services market
11.10.2018
FCCA admonishing Akaa City for breach of Act on Public Contracts
11.10.2018
Time limit for examining Terveystalo’s acquisition of Attendo has been extended to 14 December 2018
5.10.2018
The FCCA is requesting the time limit for examining Terveystalo’s acquisition of Attendo to be extended to 14 December 2018
5.10.2018
FCCA to further investigate competition effects of acquisition between Danish Agro Machinery and Konekesko
3.10.2018
FCCA approves merger between Osuuskunta Maitosuomi and Osuuskunta ItäMaito
28.9.2018
FCCA approves acquisition between Finnair, Danish Air Transport and Nordic Regional Airlines
27.9.2018
The FCCA will assess the functioning of the taxi market
26.9.2018
Airbnb commits to complying with European Commission and EU consumer authorities' demands
20.9.2018
FCCA proposes imposition of sanctions against the Kainuu social welfare and health care services for illegal direct award
13.9.2018
The “At your own risk” campaign promotes safer online shopping
10.9.2018
FCCA to further investigate competition effects of acquisition between Parma and AS TMB
7.9.2018
Kirsi Leivo began as the Director General of the FCCA
3.9.2018
FCCA approves the acquisition between Shiphold, Oaktree Capital Group and OSM Maritime Group
30.8.2018
FCCA approves Kombo Energia joint venture formed by Jyväskylän Energia, Kuopion Energia, Lappeenrannan Energia and Savon Voima
28.8.2018
FCCA report: Consumers and companies only partially familiar with basics of consumer protection
28.8.2018
FCCA approves acquisition of Duell Bike-Center by Sponsor Fund IV
24.8.2018
Consumer Ombudsman's Newsletter 4/2018
15.8.2018
FCCA approves acquisition between Gasum, Enegia Consulting, Enegia Portfolio Services and Intstream
13.8.2018
Consumer Ombudsman: Legislative reforms needed for the pricing of telephone-based customer services
9.8.2018
FCCA approves the acquisition of Aditro Public by Visma Finland Holding
8.8.2018
The FCCA approves acquisition of AtoBatC Holding AB and AtoBatC Shipping AB by ESL Shipping Oy
30.7.2018
Elisa changed its inaccurate marketing of 5G subscriptions at the Consumer Ombudsman’s demand
24.7.2018
FCCA will further investigate the competition effects of the acquisition between Agro Oy and Raisioagro Oy
24.7.2018
Consumer Ombudsman's Newsletter 3/2018 published
19.7.2018
FCCA approves merger of Quant Finland Oy and Suffra Holding Oy
18.7.2018
Negotiations end between EU consumer authorities and Volkswagen
17.7.2018
The FCCA investigates how Terveystalo’s acquisition of Attendo affects competition
17.7.2018
EU’s consumer protection authorities and the Commission: Airbnb must alter its price indication and terms of contract
16.7.2018
The FCCA has approved the acquisition of Med Group Hammaslääkärit Oy by Colosseum Dental Group, subject to conditions.
13.7.2018
FCCA to further investigate competition effects of Avarn Security’s acquisition of Prevent 360
12.7.2018
Problems with your taxi ride? You may be eligible for compensation
5.7.2018
The Market Court prohibits XXL’s misleading advertising
28.6.2018
FCCA approved the acquisition of Kalatukku E. Eriksson by Kesko
28.6.2018
FCCA reprimands Riihimäki and Vaasa for failing to invite tenders for procurement contracts
26.6.2018
Consumer Ombudsman intervenes in aggressive door-to-door selling
20.6.2018
FCCA proposes imposition of sanctions against the town of Naantali for illegal direct award
20.6.2018
Consumer Ombudsman and SMAL/AFTA negotiated new general terms and conditions for package tours
20.6.2018
The Consumer Ombudsman issued an injunction against JYSK Oy due to misleading advertising
19.6.2018
FCCA approves acquisition of Rantalainen Accounting Services by Intera Partners, Rantalainen-Yhtiöt and Rantalainen Group
14.6.2018
The Consumer Ombudsman and optical industry work together to curb marketing excesses
13.6.2018
Customers must be clearly informed of prices of special services before a taxi journey
13.6.2018
FICORA’s report: more than 400,000 households have devices not capable of receiving television broadcasting via the terrestrial network in 2020
13.6.2018
Information on the focal points of competition policy enforcement related to taxi services
13.6.2018
Do you know how the use of taxis is changing? New acts will enter into force in a month
31.5.2018
FCCA approves acquisition of Delta Auto by Veljekset Laakkonen
24.5.2018
FCCA approves acquisition of Solita by Tower Bidco
23.5.2018
Consumer Ombudsman’s Newsletter 2/2018 covers a travel and transport theme
22.5.2018
EU consumer protection authorities discovered irregularities in telecom companies’ online shops
18.5.2018
The FCCA’s Yearbook 2017: Good market performance was promoted through supervision and influence
8.5.2018
FCCA to study the recognition of consumer protection among consumers and businesses
7.5.2018
Report on the first year of procurement supervision published
30.4.2018
FCCA approved the transaction between The Blackstone Group and Olo-Asuntoportfolio
24.4.2018
FCCA will look further into the competitive effects of the acquisition of Med Group Hammaslääkärit Oy by Colosseum Dental Group
17.4.2018
FCCA approves acquisition of Med Group Holding by Tradeka-Yhtiöt Oy
17.4.2018
FCCA proposes imposition of sanctions against the town of Pargas for illegal direct award
11.4.2018
FCCA approves acquisition of Tobermore by Sanoma Media Finland
9.4.2018
Market Court sets injunction on payday loan company IPF Digital Finland
5.4.2018
FCCA draws the attention of the Finnish Environment Institute to compliance with the Act on Public Contracts
29.3.2018
Supervision revealed deficiencies in consumer credit advertising by household appliance and furniture stores
28.3.2018
Decision of the FCCA to increase competition in long-distance coach services
22.3.2018
Consumer Ombudsman continues to monitor misleading comparison prices
20.3.2018
FCCA ended the investigation into the ambulance services by healthcare districts and rescue departments
16.3.2018
The ‘Watch out for online scams’ campaign warns consumers of online scammers
15.3.2018
Consumer Ombudsman's newsletter 1/2018 opens the 40th anniversary of the Consumer Protection Act
13.3.2018
FCCA to further investigate competition effects of Avarn Security’s acquisition of Prevent 360
1.3.2018
FCCA report: Health service marketing promotes competition and customers’ freedom of choice
1.3.2018
FCCA approves acquisition of Servaali by Olvi
28.2.2018
FCCA to further investigate the competition effects of acquisition between Eurofins Scientific Group, VTT Expert Services and Labtium
23.2.2018
FCCA calls for penalty fines for the towns of Loviisa and Jämsä for direct award in violation of the Finnish Act on Public Contracts
16.2.2018
FCCA involved in the Media Literacy Week: recognising a subscription trap is an important skill for everyone
6.2.2018
The Consumer Ombudsman reached a negotiated solution with Microsoft on Windows 10
2.2.2018
FCCA approves acquisition of Myllyn Paras, MP Tehdaspalvelut, Myllyn Paras Oy Pakasteet and MP Pakastetehdaspalvelut by Sponsor Fund IV
1.2.2018
The Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority issues admonition to Liperi municipality for neglecting the Act on Public Contracts
31.1.2018
FCCA issued the Länsi-Pohja Healthcare District an admonition on neglecting the Act on Public Contracts
29.1.2018
FCCA approves merger between YIT and Lemminkäinen
26.1.2018
Number of complaints concerning telesales and door-to-door selling increased in 2017
26.1.2018
FCCA approves acquisition of Mercamer and Telpak by OptiGroup
23.1.2018
FCCA attends the Nordic Travel Fair: Consumer protection for travel and the security provision system for travel agents will change in the summer of 2018
17.1.2018
FCCA to accept acquisition of Lemminkäinen Oyj by YIT Oyj
16.1.2018
FCCA approves acquisition of SKS Mekaniikka, SKS Control, SKS Sweden, SKS Mechatronics and SKS Tehnika by Axel Johnson Inter-national
15.1.2018
New alternatives for payment
12.1.2018
FCCA approves acquisition of KotiSun by CapMan
9.1.2018
FCCA approves acquisition of Inmics by Telia
5.1.2018
FCCA approves acquisition of PT PohjanTeko and PohjanGeo by Podeta
4.1.2018
Antti Neimala begins as new Consumer Ombudsman
2.1.2018