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Swedish Competition Authority ends Hemnet investigation into suspected abuse of dominance
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Swedish Competition Authority ends Hemnet investigation into suspected abuse of dominance

The Swedish Competition Authority's investigation into suspected abuse of a dominant position against the housing website Hemnet has been concluded, Hemnet says in a press release.
Swedish Competition Authority warns of unjustifiably high electricity grid fees
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Swedish Competition Authority warns of unjustifiably high electricity grid fees

Your electricity bill could be unjustifiably high, warns the Swedish Competition Authority. The current system means that electricity companies are allowed to rake in money as if they were constantly building completely new facilities
Ambea launches takeover bid for competitor Humana worth nearly SEK 3 billion
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Ambea launches takeover bid for competitor Humana worth nearly SEK 3 billion

Healthcare company Ambea is making a bid for competitor Humana.
Suspected cartel among Swedish food wholesalers
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Suspected cartel among Swedish food wholesalers

The Swedish Competition Authority carried out dawn raids on two large food wholesalers on suspicion of cartel formation, Dagens Industri reports.
Warning: Food prices could rise again
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Warning: Food prices could rise again

Food prices have barely had time to stabilize after the VAT cut before the next warning signal arrives. Food manufacturers are now reporting rising costs and are calling for understanding that prices may need to be raised again
Fazer buys Swedish candy manufacturer Konfektyrfabriken Aroma AB
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Fazer buys Swedish candy manufacturer Konfektyrfabriken Aroma AB

The Finnish confectionery group Fazer is acquiring the privately owned Swedish company Konfektyrfabriken Aroma AB, which has jelly raspberries, raspberry boats and cream caramel in its product catalog.
Ajat Group, company behind student caps, reported to the Swedish Competition Authority
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Ajat Group, company behind student caps, reported to the Swedish Competition Authority

Competitor Nineteen has reported the Ajat Group, which includes several suppliers of student caps, to the Swedish Competition Authority.
Swedish Competition Authority investigating electricity grid monopolies
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Swedish Competition Authority investigating electricity grid monopolies

An authority has already determined that electricity grid companies are charging excessively high prices. Now the Swedish Competition Authority will also investigate the monopoly companies
Vet care increasingly expensive - Swedish Competition Authority wants measures
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Vet care increasingly expensive - Swedish Competition Authority wants measures

It needs to be clearer how much veterinary care costs, the Swedish Competition Authority says in a new report. Insufficient information makes it difficult for pet owners to compare and drives up prices
Swedish Golf Association proposes new maximum cap for golf club members
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Swedish Golf Association proposes new maximum cap for golf club members

The debate over how many members a golf club can have continues. Now the Swedish Golf Association is proposing raising the current maximum
Authorities want to see strengthened work against corruption
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Authorities want to see strengthened work against corruption

The work against corruption in Sweden must be strengthened, write several directors general in a debate article in the Althingi.
Favored supplier in large procurement – “Absurd”
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Favored supplier in large procurement – “Absurd”

The competitors were forced to go to the existing IT supplier to obtain information necessary for a municipal procurement. “Completely absurd,” says an expert on public procurement
This is how the government will stop surreptitiously raised food prices
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This is how the government will stop surreptitiously raised food prices

The government has appointed a food price commission to monitor price developments – and ensure that prices are not surreptitiously raised before the food VAT reduction in April next year. Now the food giants and stores will have their eyes on them, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M)
The association's new announcement: Affects 46,000 golfers
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The association's new announcement: Affects 46,000 golfers

More than 46,000 golfers now don't have to look for a new club. The Golf Association is overturning previous decisions regarding a maximum membership limit
Low-Price Stores Drive Down Food Costs in Swedish Municipalities
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Low-Price Stores Drive Down Food Costs in Swedish Municipalities

The mere presence of low-price stores presses food prices at other stores, shows a new report from Matpriskollen. But still, many municipalities are completely without a low-price alternative, because the municipalities say no
Food Prices Unjustifiably Increased from 2021 to 2023, Report Finds
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Food Prices Unjustifiably Increased from 2021 to 2023, Report Finds

The price of several food items was raised unjustifiably much during the years 2021 to 2023, the Swedish Competition Authority means in a new report.
Ica Under Investigation for Suspected Competition Violations
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Ica Under Investigation for Suspected Competition Violations

The food chain Ica is being investigated by the Swedish Competition Authority for suspected competition offenses, reports the newspaper Dagligvarunytt. The authority has initiated an in-depth investigation, according to the newspaper
Left Party Proposes Equal Pricing to Lower Food Costs
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Left Party Proposes Equal Pricing to Lower Food Costs

The Left Party wants to push food prices down by forcing wholesalers to sell to all retailers at equal prices.
Swedish Competition Authority Probes Golf Membership Limits
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Swedish Competition Authority Probes Golf Membership Limits

The Swedish Golf Federation's annual meeting decision on maximum limits regarding the number of members for a golf club was reported to the Competition Authority. Now the authority has chosen to investigate the decision
Axfood CEO Discusses Polarized Food Price Debate and Market Trends
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Axfood CEO Discusses Polarized Food Price Debate and Market Trends

Consumers will have to get used to more dramatic price fluctuations when it comes to food prices, believes Axfood's CEO Simone Margulies. At the same time, she thinks the discussion about food has been polarized
Swedish Golfers Face Club Membership Limits After New Vote
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Swedish Golfers Face Club Membership Limits After New Vote

Around 60,000 Swedish golfers may have to look for a new golf club. This after the association voted through a maximum limit regarding the number of members
Swedish Golf Faces Vote on Club Membership Limits
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Swedish Golf Faces Vote on Club Membership Limits

Is it reasonable for a golf club to have 46,000 active members? Or is a maximum limit required? On Sunday, the Swedish Golf Federation's annual meeting will vote on the question that divides golf-Sweden.
Swedish Police Face Million-Kronor Fine Over Rain Gear Purchase
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Swedish Police Face Million-Kronor Fine Over Rain Gear Purchase

The Police Authority has purchased rain gear without first, as required by law, announcing the procurement. The mistake may cost the police four million kronor
Sweden Tackles Rising Food Costs: Government Meets with Industry Leaders
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Sweden Tackles Rising Food Costs: Government Meets with Industry Leaders

Today, the food giants are summoned to a new meeting with the government. A similar meeting was held two years ago
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