We caught the Cordoba supermarket Alcash selling defrosted meat as fresh. But the consumer protection authority of the Junta de Andalucía has decided to fine it only 300 euros, so they are clear that here frauds are free of charge. (translated)
The author claimed that they had detected the Córdoba supermarket Alcash selling defrosted meat as fresh. He also stated that the consumer protection authority of the Junta de Andalucía imposed a fine of only 300 euros and criticized that, in his opinion, this made fraud free of charge. https://t.co/40TyGoPX14 #Justicia #Consumidor #Alimentación #ES (translated)
Italy has confirmed that several supermarkets in the country have been affected by cyberattacks on their refrigeration systems, joining a series of incidents that have already occurred in other European countries, with no risk to consumer health reported at this time. #Ciberataques #SeguridadInformática #Frigoríficos (translated)
The government has approved a decree to limit the prices of planes and other alternative transport between Andalusia and Madrid while the high-speed line is cut off due to the Urda incident, in order to prevent price gouging and protect consumers. #Consumo #Transporte #PreciosMáximos (translated)
The publication reported that an insurance company demanded 3,500 euros for the funeral expenses of a relative, claiming that pre-existing conditions had been concealed at the time of contracting. It added that, after FACUA's intervention, Divina Pastora reversed its decision and also paid 700 euros. (translated)
The growing trend of replacing smartphones instead of repairing them is having a negative impact on sustainability, as their lifespan has been reduced and many repairs are not carried out due to high costs, according to a report from the Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU). #smartphones #sostenibilidad #reparación (translated)
The article discusses the growing presence of gaming and betting in Portugal, highlighting the urgent need for regulation and consumer protection in the face of the risks associated with gambling addiction. #JogoResponsável #ApostasPortugal #SaúdePública (translated)
The high price of natural gas, which has exceeded 100 euros per MWh in Europe, is putting pressure on electricity prices, raising concerns about the future impact on consumer bills, especially until 2027, despite temporary mitigation measures. #Eletricidade #GásNatural #CriseEnergética (translated)
The author stated that consumers had to wait years for the courts to set dates for the trials regarding the multimillion-dollar frauds that, he said, the banks had committed with mortgages. He added that these frauds had not had real economic consequences for the entities, as no one had truly fined them. (translated)
Since 2023, the average price of electricity in the free market exceeds that of the regulated market, although the difference decreased in 2025, with the ERSE identifying offers in the free market that are cheaper than the regulated tariff, but which are still neglected by many consumers with old and more expensive contracts. #EnergiasRenováveis #MercadoLivre #TarifaRegulada (translated)
Digi asks Anacom to reconsider the process of renewing mobile licenses, arguing that this is crucial to preserve competition and avoid significant losses for consumers. #Telecomunicações #Concorrência #Digi (translated)
The author stated that the increases in the prices of housing, gasoline, electricity, and food were reducing the purchasing power of consumers, as there were no measures to set price limits. He also called for joining the general strike on November 11 and participating in a shopping strike. (translated)
Meta has been ordered to pay $25 billion to New Mexico for deceiving users about its privacy policies and has been found responsible for more than 43 million violations of consumer protection laws. #Meta #privacidad #Facebook (translated)
Meta has been ordered by a jury in New Mexico to pay $25 billion, the largest penalty in its history, for misleading consumers about data protection and content moderation in over 43 million violations. #Meta #protecciónaldatospersonales #consumidores (translated)
Danone announced a price hike for 2027 and criticized private label brands for copying them and lowering prices, while seeking to adapt to the new needs of consumers and collaborating with the government and supermarkets to ensure supply amid unrest in France. #Danone #InnovaciónAlimentaria #CrisisInflacionaria (translated)
The president of AECOC, Ignacio González, has requested the next Government to lower VAT and energy taxes, justifying his request with the high fiscal revenue of recent years and highlighting the need to protect consumers and promote investment in productivity. #GranConsumo #IVA #Gobierno (translated)
Ferragamo reported revenues of 675 million euros as of September 2026, a 2.8% decrease from the previous year, while advancing its direct-to-consumer sales strategy in a context of weak demand, especially in China. #Ferragamo #lujo #comercio (translated)
Starbucks announced that starting Thursday, it will require customers to make a purchase to occupy seats in its more than eight thousand coffee shops in China, a decision that generates mixed reactions among local consumers. #Starbucks #China #ConsumoObrigatório (translated)
The Army Help The Planet reported that it had sought the National Youth Secretariat for institutional support in light of what it described as differences in the structure of shows held in 19 cities across Korea, Japan, Europe, and North America compared to those presented in South America, especially in Brazil, where it claimed to have jurisdiction. According to the organization, the secretariat opened dialogue with fandoms about consumer rights and requested the sending of facts and photos via email, so that the National Consumer Secretariat, linked to the Ministry of Justice, could formally request clarifications from LIVE NATION BRASIL, the production company responsible for the event's structure. Army Help The Planet stated that it had sent the information that afternoon and would keep the public informed about the next steps. #DireitosDoConsumidor #Shows #Fandoms (translated)
Erika Hilton stated that Flávio promised a tax cashback because, according to her, Lula had already approved the measure in the Tax Reform Law. She wrote that the law provided for the refund to consumers of part of the amount spent on each purchase starting in 2027 and that Flávio had voted against the proposal. #ReformaTributária #Cashback #Lula (translated)
