Turkey, the world’s second-largest honey producer, is facing a crisis of counterfeit honey. Recent raids have uncovered tons of adulterated product, raising concerns about the industry’s reputation and potential health risks. Industry leaders are calling for stricter regulations and increased enforcement to combat the widespread problem, which is fueled by economic pressures and inadequate oversight. Concerns are also growing about the export of fake honey, potentially reaching consumers in Europe and beyond.
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The Greek Development Ministry has fined eight multinational companies a total of €5.5 million for violations in 191 product codes during an audit of 26 firms. Major brands, including Jacobs Douwe Egberts, Friesland Campina, and Johnson & Johnson, face penalties ranging from €267,100 to €1 million. The fines, approved by Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos, reflect the government’s commitment to consumer protection and market compliance.
Attica Department Stores is challenging a €400,000 fine for alleged deceptive pricing, arguing the penalty is disproportionate given the technical nature of the error, its swift correction, and the lack of any consumer harm. The company plans to pursue all legal remedies.
Facing high Qantas fares or British Airways woes? A new partnership between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways offers a fresh route to Europe via Doha, with flights slated to begin in 2025. The ACCC has granted interim approval, allowing ticket sales to commence, but a final decision is pending.
A Greek consumer’s discovery of a frozen mouse in a package of spinach has sparked outrage and raised concerns about food safety. The incident, documented with photos shared with food safety platform cibum, highlights the ongoing challenge of pest control in the food industry despite sophisticated detection equipment. This unsettling discovery underscores the need for rigorous preventative measures throughout the food supply chain to protect consumers.
Greek authorities have issued a warning about a surge in phishing scams, with many citizens receiving fraudulent messages impersonating the government portal, gov.gr. The National Cybersecurity Authority has provided essential safety tips, urging individuals to avoid sharing personal information, verify suspicious emails, and access trusted websites directly to protect their sensitive data from scammers.
A new form of hotel scam has emerged, involving fraudsters who pose as guests and extend their stays without going through the official checkout process. This crime took an unexpected turn for Nathan and Eleni Weisser, who shared their experience of being targeted at the London Hilton. Though they had officially left for their next destination, a scammer managed to occupy their room, amassing an $800 bill. The incident highlights the vulnerabilities in the increasingly digital hotel transaction systems.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasised that the government’s interventions aim to immediately improve citizens’ daily lives by addressing long-standing issues. During a cabinet meeting, he highlighted positive trends in inflation and supermarket prices, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to consumer protection in the electricity market, and discussed significant reforms in education and legal transparency.
Greece’s Environment and Energy Minister, Theodoros Skylakakis, announced that all households will receive electricity bill subsidies in August, capped at 500 kilowatt hours per month. The subsidies, financed by an extraordinary levy on natural gas for power producers, aim to maintain prices at 2023 levels amidst rising energy costs.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has addressed a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der…
Fuel prices in Greece continue to surge, with petrol reaching unprecedented highs. Petrol station owners…
A €742,000 fine was imposed on the food company Ainos, a seller of frozen vegetables,…
Greece cracks down on price gouging! A major dairy company has been fined €561,000 for inflated baby formula prices