The Competition Authority, in accordance with the Commission’s Decision No. 1114, dated 4.10.2024, “On launching an in-depth investigation into the wholesale collection and sale of fruits and vegetables in the regions of Tirana, Elbasan, Berat, Fier, and Korça,” invites any farmer or group of farmers producing vegetables such as onions,

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On 7 November 2024, the Competition Authority concluded the in-depth investigation procedure regarding the companies Erzeni SHPK, Gjirofarma SHA, ADG SHPK (Lufra), and SHAKA Boboshticë SHPK in the market of production and wholesale trade of dairy by-products (cheese and butter). During the investigation period, after analyzing extensive data, it was

The Competition Authority has opened an in-depth investigation into the wholesale collection and sale of fruits and vegetables in the regions of Tirana, Elbasan, Berat, Fier, and Korça.
The Competition Authority has opened an in-depth investigation into the wholesale collection and sale of fruits and vegetables in the regions of Tirana, Elbasan, Berat, Fier, and Korça. The Competition Commission, in its meeting on 4 October 2024, assessed the data obtained during the preliminary investigation phase in the market

The Competition Authority immediately places the production and trade price of bread under monitoring.
The Competition Authority immediately places under monitoring the price of bread production and trading following the entry into force of Decision no. 72, dated 15.04.2024, by the Energy Regulatory Authority (ERE). Today, on 1 November 2024, the Competition Authority, based on media reports regarding bakery announcements about bread price increases,

Update on the Competition Authority Website: Simplifying the Complaints Process and Increasing Transparency for the Public
The Competition Authority is pleased to inform the public about several new developments on its official website, www.caa.gov.al, aimed at transforming the site into a more user-friendly, transparent, and easily accessible platform for everyone. As part of these improvements, a new “Complaint” button has been added to the website. This

The Competition Authority organizes a Workshop on Competition Advocacy with Media Representatives
Tirana, 17 October 2024 – The Albanian Competition Authority held a workshop today on “Competition Advocacy” at the Tirana International Hotel, attended by various media representatives. The event was moderated by the Chairman of the Competition Authority, Mr. Denar Biba, alongside members of the Authority’s staff. The primary objective of

Cooperation Agreement for Strengthening Competition between the Albanian Competition Authority and the Montenegrin Competition Authority
The Cooperation Agreement between the Albanian Competition Authority and the Competition Authority of the Republic of Montenegro is signed. Today, date 07.10.2024, the Chairman of the Competition Authority Mr. Denar Biba hosted the Chairman of the Competition Authority of Montenegro, Mr. Dragan Damjanovic. The purpose of this meeting was to

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The Competition Commission, in its meeting on 20.09.2024, reviewed three concentration notifications: The concentration obtained through the creation of a full-function joint venture, ECO CLEANING SHPK, by its founding partners, ALKO-IMPEX General Construction SHPK and 2T SHPK. The proposed concentration obtained through the acquisition of joint control of GERMANI S.P.A.

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The Competition Commission, in its meeting on 16.09.2024, reviewed the Guideline “On the Referral of Cases Related to Concentrations”. The main purpose of the Guideline is to clarify the procedures and criteria for referring cases related to concentrations between the Albanian Competition Authority and the European Commission, ensuring that cases

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The Competition Commission, at its meeting on 06.09.2024, reviewed two concentration notifications: The concentration obtained through the acquisition of control of PR-TELECOM Távközlési Kereskedelmi és Szolgáltató Zártkörűen Működő Részvénytársaság and its subsidiary PR-WORK Korlátolt Felelősségű Társaság by ANTENNA HUNGÁRIA Magyar Műsorszóró és Rádióhírközlési Zártkörűen Működő Részvénytársaság. The concentration obtained through