Hellenic Competition Authority

Case prioritization and assignment to a Commissioner-Rapporteur – potential anti-competitive practices in the markets for the production and supply of pharmaceutical products for the treatment of ophthalmological diseases* On Thursday, August 3, 2023, the Hellenic Competition Commission (...)

Clearance of the concentration concerning the acquisition by MYTILINEOS SA of sole control over UNISON FACILITY SERVICES SA* Subject: Clearance of the concentration concerning the acquisition by MYTILINEOS SA of sole control over UNISON FACILITY SERVICES SA By its Decision no 826/2023, (...)

HCC’s tool for interactive mapping display of the state of competition in coastal ferry connections in Greece* Subject: Development of a tool for cartographic display of the state of competition in coastal ferry connections in Greece developed by the Data Science team of the Hellenic (...)

Decision No 822/2023 on ATTICA’s commitments* Subject: Decision on the assessment of the competitive conditions and the effectiveness of the commitments undertaken by ATTICA GROUP (“ATTICA”) under Decision No. 658/2018 of the Hellenic Competition Commission (“HCC”), for the ferry routes from (...)

Sector inquiry into Health Services - Publication of the Interim Report and commencement of public consultation* Subject: Sectoral inquiry by the Hellenic Competition Commission in the Provision of Private Health Services and Related Insurance Services - Publication of the Interim Report and (...)

Assessment of an overdue submission of a merger notification* Subject: Examination of the Proposal on the overdue submission of merger notification, for a change in the control over the company SYNERGAMENI PANTOPOLES S.A., from the sole control of the company ELLINIKA MARKETS S.A. in the (...)

Assessment of the notified concentration ANEK-ATTICA GROUP* Subject: Assessment of the notified concentration, pursuant to Article 8 of Law. 3959/2011, which concerns the merger by absorption of the company “ANEK LINES S.A.” with the distinctive title “ANEK” by the company “ATTICA HOLDINGS (...)

Clearance of the concentration concerning the acquisition by BC Partners of sole control over AKMI Educational and Metropolitan College* By its Decision no 819/2023, adopted on the 30th of May 2023, the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC), in Planary, unanimously approved, pursuant to (...)

Dawn raids in the poultry sector* Today, officials of the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) carried out unannounced inspections at the premises of undertakings active in the poultry sector, including the market for slaughtering, processing and sale of fresh and/or frozen poultry. The (...)

Clearance of the notified concentration concerning the acquisition by the company under the name "INNOVIS PHARMA SA, " of sole control over the company ’GAP S.A.’.* By its Decision no 817/2023, adopted on the 5th of May 2023, the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC), in Chamber, unanimously (...)

Clearance of the notified concentration concerning the acquisition by the company under the name "LAFARGE BETON S.A." of sole control over the company ’LARSINOS S.A.’* Subject: Clearance of the notified concentration concerning the acquisition by the company under the name "LAFARGE BETON (...)

Decision on the complaint lodged by MYTILINEOS against the companies IMERYS BAUXITE GREECE and IMERYS INDUSTRIAL MINERALS GREECE* Subject: Decision on the complaint lodged by MYTILINEOS S.A. - GROUP OF COMPANIES against the companies IMERYS BAUXITE GREECE SINGLE MEMBER S.A. and IMERYS (...)

Clearance of a notified concentration* Subject: Clearance of the notified concentration concerning the acquisition by the company under the name «PIRAEUS BANK S.A.», on the basis of a mandatory public offer, of sole control over the company under the name «MARFIN INVESTMENT GROUP HOLDING (...)

Dawn raids in the market for currant* Today, officials of the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) carried out unannounced inspections at the premises of a company active in the collection, processing and sale of currant. The dawn raid was carried out in the context of the HCC’s ex officio (...)

Assessment of the effectiveness of ATTICA’s commitments* SUBJECT: Assessment of the competitive conditions and the effectiveness of the commitments undertaken by ATTICA GROUP (“ATTICA”) under Decision No. 658/2018 of the Hellenic Competition Commission (“HCC”), for the ferry routes from (...)

Case prioritization and assignment to a Commissioner-Rapporteur – potential anti-competitive practices in the financial sector* SUBJECT: Case prioritization and assignment to a Commissioner-Rapporteur – potential anti-competitive practices in the financial sector On 2 March 2023, the (...)

Clearance of a notified concentration* SUBJECT: Clearance of the notified concentration concerning the acquisition by the company under the name “DOLIT INVESTMENTS SINGLE MEMBER S.A.”, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of “ECM Partners Inc.”, of sole control over the companies under the (...)

Clearance of a notified concentration* SUBJECT: Clearance of the notified concentration concerning the acquisition by the company under the name “PYRSOS HOLDING COMPANY S.A.” of sole control over the company under the name “PROMETHEUS GAS S.A.” By its Decision no 809/2023, adopted on 22 (...)

Clearance of a notified concentration* SUBJECT: Clearance of the notified concentration concerning the acquisition by the company under the name “MOTOR OIL (HELLAS) CORINTH REFINERY S.A.” of sole control over the company under the name “THALIS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES S.A.” By its Decision (...)

Dawn raids in the pharmaceuticals sector* SUBJECT: Dawn raids in the pharmaceuticals sector Today, officials of the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) carried out unannounced inspections at the premises of a company active in the pharmaceuticals sector. The dawn raid was carried out in (...)

Press Release - Dawn raids in the beer and alcoholic beverages sector* On 31 January 2023, officials of the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) carried out unannounced inspections in the beer and alcoholic beverages sector. The dawn raid was carried out in the context of the HCC’s (...)

Clearance of the acquisition of SYNERGAZOMENI PANTOPOLES by KRITIKOS ANEDIK under commitments* SUBJECT: Clearance of the proposed acquisition regarding the change in control over the company SYNERGAZOMENI PANTOPOLES S.A., from the exclusive control of the company ELLINIKA MARKETS S.A. in the (...)

Imposition of a €10,342,773 fine on COCA COLA 3Ε* Subject: HCC Decision no. 762/2021 imposing a fine of EUR 10,342,773 on the company COCA COLA HELLENIC BOTTLING COMPANY S.A. (COCA COLA 3E) for infringements of articles 2 L. 3959/2011 and 102 TFEU, following an ex officio investigation of (...)

Dawn raids at the premises of undertakings active in the manufacturing, import and distribution of aluminium, PVC and iron processing machines* Subject: Dawn raids at the premises of undertakings active in the manufacturing, import and distribution of aluminium, PVC and iron processing (...)

HCC Decision on complaints against SARANTIS S.A* Subject: HCC Decision on three complaints against SARANTIS S.A for alleged infringements of Αrticles 1 and 2 Greek Law 3959/2011 and Articles 101 and 102 TFEU With its Decision No 765/2022, the Hellenic Competition Commission (“HCC”) in (...)

Memorandum of Partnership between the HCC and the Egyptian Competition Authority* Subject: MEMORANDUM OF PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE HCC AND THE EGYPTIAN COMPETITION AUTHORITY On 04 October 2022, the Hellenic Competition Commission, in the context of its strategic planning to strengthen its (...)

Press Release - Fines of 4,360,818.28 euros to companies providing harbour tug services* Subject: Decision imposing fines totaling € 4,360,818.28 on the ex officio investigation and a relevant complaint, into the market for the provision of harbour tug services for alleged infringements of (...)

Press Release - Decision on the request of the company MASOUTIS for exemption from a commitment* Subject: Decision on the request of the company "DIAMANTIS MASOUTIS ANONYMI ETERIA - SUPERMARKET", for exemption from the commitment to sell the store, in the "Anemomyloi" area of ​​Chora of (...)

HCC Decision on a compliance* HCC Decision no. 746/2021 on the compliance of the company "ARGOS SA Press Distribution Agency" with condition II.3 of the HCC Decision no. 687/2019, pursuant to article 25 par. 5 of Greek Law 3959/2011. The plenary session of the Hellenic Competition (...)

Unannounced inspections in companies active in the import and distribution of white goods* Subject: Unannounced inspections of the Hellenic Competition Commission in companies active in the import and distribution of white goods Today, officials of the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) (...)

Press Release - fines of €1.167.381,61 on nine companies of cooling and heating systems / appliances* Subject: Decision of the Hellenic Competition Commission to impose fines of the amount of €1.167.381,61 on nine companies operating in the Greek market of cooling and heating systems/ (...)

Unannounced inspections in companies active in the import and distribution of breast pumps and breast pump accessories* Subject: Unannounced inspections of the Hellenic Competition Commission in companies active in the import and distribution of breast pumps and breast pump accessories (...)

Fine to the companies of the ferry connection Igoumenitsa - Lefkimmi Corfu* Subject: HCC no. 793/2022 Decision on the ex officio investigation of the General Directorate of Competition in the ferry connection Igoumenitsa - Lefkimmi in accordance with article 29A of Law 3959/2011 and HCC (...)

Unannounced inspection by the HCC in the transport industry* On 2/6/2022, officials of the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) carried out an unannounced inspection at the premises of an undertaking active in the transport sector, in the context of investigating a possible abuse of (...)

Examination of the commitments proposal by the super market buying alliance ELOMAS* Subject: Examination by the Hellenic Competition Commission of a commitments proposal by the super market buying alliance ELOMAS (Greek Super Market Buying Alliance) under Articles 1 Law 3959/2011 and 101 of (...)

Clearance of the proposed acquisition of sole control, over the Merchant Acquiring Business Unit of Eurobank SA by "Worldline SA".* Subject: Approval of the notification of acquisition of sole control, by Worldline on the Merchant Acquiring Business Unit of Eurobank SA according to article (...)

Clearance of the proposed acquisition of sole control, over the Merchant Acquiring Business Unit of Alpha Bank SA by Nexi SpA* Subject: Approval of the notification of acquisition of sole control, by Nexi SpA on the Merchant Acquiring Business Unit of Alpha Bank SA according to article 6 (...)

Statement of Objections following the proposed acquisition by DELIVERY HERO SE Subject: Statement of Objections following the proposed acquisition by "DELIVERY HERO SE" over companies "ALPHA DISTRIBUTIONS SA", "INKAT SA", "DELIVERY IKE" and "E-TABLE IKE" under Greek merger control rules. (...)

Unannounced inspections in companies active in catering services provision* Subject: Unannounced inspections of the Hellenic Competition Commission in companies active in catering services provision On 22/3/2022, officials of the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) carried out (...)

Settlement Procedure: Decision on the ex officio investigation into the market for the supply of impregnated wooden poles (772/2022)* Subject: Decision on the ex officio investigation carried out into tenders, in particular of PPC-HEDNO, OTE et al., for the procurement of impregnated wooden (...)

The HCC approves Delivery Hero’s acquisition of four companies subject to commitments*. Subject: Decision No. 775/2022 – approval of Delivery Hero’s acquisition of companies Alpha Distributions SA, Inkat SA, Delivery.gr Single Member P.C. and E-Table Single Member P.C., subject to (...)

Approval of the notified merger concerning the acquisition by the company SIEMENS ENERGY AG* Subject: Approval of the notified merger, according to articles 5-10 of Law 3959/2011, concerning the acquisition by the company under the name "SIEMENS ENERGY AG" of sole control over the Greek (...)

Clearance of the proposed acquisition of sole control over DEPA INFRASTRUCTURE SA* Subject: Approval of the notification of acquisition of sole control, by "ITALGAS NEWCO S.R.L", 100% subsidiary of "ITALGAS S.P.A." on company "DEPA INFRASTRUCTURE Sa" and through it, its three subsidiaries, (...)

Sector Inquiry on Financial technologies (Fintech)* Subject: Sector Inquiry on Financial technologies (Fintech) Following the publication, on 22/12/2021, of the Interim Report on the sector inquiry on Financial Technologies of the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) (available in Greek (...)

Hellenic Competition Commission carries out unannounced inspections* Subject: Hellenic Competition Commission carries out unannounced inspections Athens, March 10, 2022 - Today, the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) carried out unannounced inspections (dawn raids) following recent (...)

The Commission for the Protection of Competition imposed an administrative fine on OSEHK, SEE, SEHK, SEMEEK and ACEEME for infringements of section 3(1)(b) of the Protection of Competition Laws and of the corresponding article 101 (1)(b) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.* (...)

Unannounced inspections in the construction sector* The Hellenic Competition Commission carries out unannounced inspections in the construction sector in the context of the investigation under Article 11 of Law 3959/2011 (regulatory intervention in sectors of the economy) Athens, March 9, (...)

Decision No 758/2021 – Ex officio investigation in the market for the installation and maintenance of elevators* Subject: Decision on the ex-officio investigation in the market for the installation and maintenance of elevators in the northern part of Greece for possible violation of Article (...)

* Subject: MEMORANDUM OF PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE HCC AND THE COMMISSION FOR PROTECTION OF COMPETITION OF THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIΑ The Hellenic Competition Commission, in the context of its strategic planning to strengthen its international presence and influence on shaping competition (...)

The Commission for the Protection of Competition imposed a fine on Charalambides-Christis Ltd amounting to €271,385.11 for infringements of article 6(1)(a) of the Protection of Competition Laws and corresponding article 102(a) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union* The (...)

Unannounced inspections in the eyewear sector* Subject: Hellenic Competition Commission carries out unannounced inspections in the eyewear sector Athens, February 22, 2022 – Today, the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) carried out unannounced inspections (dawn raids) at the premises of (...)

Unannounced inspections in the cosmetics and personal care sector* Athens, February 18, 2022 - The Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) has carried out unannounced inspections (dawn raids) at the premises of an undertaking active in the cosmetics and personal care sector. The unannounced (...)

Hellenic Competition Commission carries out unannounced inspections in the pasta product sector* Athens, February 16, 2022 - Today, the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) carried out unannounced inspections (dawn raids) at the premises of nine (9) undertakings active in the supply and (...)

Clearance of the proposed acquisition of sole control by DELTA SA Industrial and Commercial Food Company Sole Proprietors SA over Daniel S. Gatenio & Son SA Import and Export Company, food and beverages* Subject: Approval of the notification of acquisition of sole control by "DELTA Food (...)

Sector Inquiry into E-Commerce – Second public consultation - teleconference on the Interim Report* Subject: Hellenic Competition Commission’s Sector Inquiry into E-Commerce – Second public consultation/ teleconference on the Interim Report On Wednesday 9 February 2022, the Hellenic (...)

HCC’s campaign to promote the whistleblowing platform* Subject: HCC’s campaign to promote the whistleblowing platform On the occasion of the end of its January 2022 media campaign concerning the anonymous information system (whistleblowing), the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) would (...)

Decision on the complaint lodged against the companies under the names “MONDIALPOL HELLAS SECURITY SERVICES S.A” and “ISS SECURITY S.A.*” Subject: Decision on the complaint lodged against the companies under the names “MONDIALPOL HELLAS SECURITY SERVICES S.A” and “ISS SECURITY S.A.” (now (...)

Decision No 722/2020 on the imposition of a fine to the Karditsa Pharmaceutical Association (FSK) in the market of pharmaceutical services in the Prefecture of Karditsa* Subject: Decision of the HCC, following a complaint lodged by a pharmacy and related to the market of pharmaceutical (...)

Decision No 767/2022 – Ex officio investigation in markets concerning the provision of catering services to migrants/ refugees (Settlement Procedure)* Subject: Decision following Article 25a of Law 3959/2011 and the Hellenic Competition Commission Decision No 704/2020 on the ex officio (...)

Public consultation on the HCC’s e-commerce sector inquiry on Wednesday 9/2/2022* Subject: Public consultation (teleconference) on the HCC’s e-commerce sector inquiry on Wednesday 9/2/2022 The Hellenic Competition Commission (‘HCC’) invites you to the second public consultation in the (...)

Decision No 750/2021 – Ex officio investigation in the market of the installation and maintenance of elevators (Settlement Procedure)* Subject: Decision following Article 25a of Law 3959/2011 and the Hellenic Competition Commission (“HCC”) Decision No 704/2020 on the ex-officio investigation (...)

Dawn Raid of the Hellenic Competition Commission in the markets for sunflower, cotton and maize seeds* Subject: Dawn Raid of the Hellenic Competition Commission in the markets for sunflower, cotton and maize seeds and the markets for plant protection products On the 14th of December 2021, (...)

Settlement Procedure: Decision on the ex-officio investigation in the ferry connection market of the port of Igoumenitsa with the island of Corfu (HCC 759/2021) Decision on the ex-officio investigation in the ferry connection market of the port of Igoumenitsa with the island of Corfu, for (...)

Decision No 755/2021 - Ex officio investigation in the tender for the public infrastructure project “Northern Road of Crete, Gournes – Chersonissos Part*” Subject: Decision following the ex-officio investigation in the tender for the public infrastructure project “Northern Road of Crete, (...)

Sector inquiry of the Hellenic Competition Commission in financial technologies (FinTech) - Publication of the Interim Report and launch of a public consultation* Subject: Sector inquiry by the Hellenic Competition Commission in financial technologies (FinTech) - Publication of the Interim (...)

Launch of an ex-officio investigation in the market of retail electricity supply to small consumers (low voltage)* Launch of an ex-officio investigation in the market of retail electricity supply to small consumers (low voltage) The Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC), in follow-up to (...)

The HCC’s Annual Report for the year 2020 Subject: The HCC’s Annual Report for the year 2020 The Hellenic Competition Commission’s Annual Report for the year 2020, presents the Commission’s work and actions for an extremely demanding year marked by the onset of the pandemic. From the (...)

Clearance of an acquisition* Subject: HCC clears the acquisition by «BC Partners Management GR Limited» («BC Partners») of indirect sole control over Pet City Group* On December, 17th, 2021, the Chamber of the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC), by its decision 756/2021 unanimously (...)

Clearance of an acquisition* Subject: Clearance of the proposed acquisition by VIVARTIA S.A. of sole control over the companies HELLENIC DOUGH and MAKEDONIKI SFOLIATA (ALESIS S.A.) By its Decision No. 754/2021 on 15th of December 2021, the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) unanimously (...)

HCC Decision on the imposition of a fine* Subject: HCC Decision on the imposition of a fine on ELTEPE SA (currently ENDIALE SA) for violation of articles 2 of Greek Law 3959/2011 and 102 TFEU* Executive Summary With its Decision No. 741/2021, the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) (...)

Decision No 748/2021 - Ex officio investigation in the tender for the public infrastructure project “Northern Road of Crete, Gournes – Chersonissos Part”* Subject: Decision following Article 25a of Law 3959/2011 and the Hellenic Competition Commission (“HCC”) Decision No 704/2020 on the (...)

Clearance of the proposed acquisition by TEMES and AUTOHELLAS of joint control over SPORTSLAND* Subject: Clearance of the proposed acquisition by TEMES and AUTOHELLAS of joint control over SPORTSLAND By its unanimous Decision No. 753/2021, the Chamber of the Hellenic Competition Commission (...)

Subject: Public Consultation: Proposal for the creation of a sandbox for sustainable development and competition in the Greek market* The Hellenic Competition Commission (EA) initiated on 12.07.2021 the public consultation process for the proposal to create a sandbox for sustainable (...)

Communication on the progress of the HCC’s investigation in the banking sector* In November 2019, the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) conducted dawn raids, acting ex officio and following relevant complaints, at the premises of undertakings and their associations active in the banking (...)

Statement of Objections following an ex officio investigation in the market of Press distribution, in relation to alleged infringements of Articles 1 and 2 of Law 3959/2011 and /or Articles 101 and 102 TFEU, as well as an ex officio investigation initiated pursuant to HCC’s Decision No (...)

Subject: Statement of Objections in relation to alleged infringements of Articles 1 and 2 of Law 3959/2011 and Articles 101 and 102 TFEU in the Greek market for general purpose gas appliances by DIMKA SA, following a complaint by STAMATOULIS SA as well as an ex officio investigation of the (...)

Decision regarding the complaints of the company SERKO LTD* Subject: Decision of the Hellenic Competition Commission regarding the complaints of the company "SERKO LTD SCIENTIFIC - ELECTRONIC MACHINERY (Imports - Representations - Service)" concerning alleged infringements of articles 1 and (...)

Press Release - Examination of specific commitment terms proposed by "DELTA SA" and "MEVGAL SA"* Subject: Examination of specific commitment terms proposed by "DELTA SA" and "MEVGAL SA" so as to address competition concerns according to 650/2017 Decision of HCC in the market of fresh cow (...)

Subject: HCC initiatives in relation to sustainable development in the context of effective competition* At a time when the phenomenon of climate change becomes more acute, the need to accelerate the transformation of the Greek economy becomes urgent, through the adoption of environmentally (...)

The interim results of HCC’s investigations on health and hospital equipment during covid-19 pandemic* Subject: Investigation by the Hellenic Competition Commission in the markets of a) healthcare materials, b) other appropriate means of individual or collective protection against the spread (...)

Dawn raids in the ferry boat connections sector* The Hellenic Competition Commission, as part of its work in sensitive sectors of the economy, carried out dawn raids on undertakings and conglomerates which are active in the ferry boat connections sector. The unannounced inspections, which (...)

Press Release: Review of compliance of the company “ATTICA GROUP”* Subject: Competition Commission Decision no. 702/2020 concerning the review of compliance of the company “ATTICA GROUP” with the commitments imposed by Decision no. 658/2018 The Competition Commission, as part of an ex (...)

Press Release: Examination of the complaint of the company MYTILINEOS S. A.* Subject: Examination of the complaint of the company MYTILINEOS S. A. - GROUP OF COMPANIES against the companies IMERYS VOXITES SA and IMERYS GREECE SA for possible violation of articles 2 of law 3959/2011 and 102 (...)

Decision on the ex-officio investigation in the furniture and professional equipment market (703/2020)* The Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC), in plenary, adopted a unanimous decision following the simplified Settlement Procedure according to article 25a of Law 3959/2011 and Decision no. (...)

Commission Implementing Regulation in the wine sector* Commission Implementing Regulation authorising agreements and decisions on market stabilisation measures in the wine sector The European Commission adopted an additional package of exceptional measures to support the wine sector, (...)

In-depth investigation into the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on the markets for basic food commodities * The Hellenic Competition Commission ("HCC"), acting within its powers, systematically investigates and monitors financial data for various sectors, in particular relating to basic (...)

HCC sector inquiry into basic consumer goods (supermarkets): public consultation and teleconference* The Hellenic Competition Commission (‘HCC’) in the context of its sector inquiry into basic consumer goods (supermarkets) has successfully completed its teleconference/public consultation (...)

The Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) imposes a fine on COCA COLA TRIA EPSILON for obstructing an on-site inspection in the context of an investigation by the HCC in the non-alcoholic beverage market* By its Decision No. 688/2019, adopted on 24.07.2019, the Hellenic Competition (...)

Decision no.647/4.7.2017 of the Competition Commission on ex officio investigation into tenders concerning large projects of infrastructure for violation of Αrticles 1 of Law 703/77, 1 Law 3959/2011 and 101 TFEU, regarding the undertakings that have not been placed under the Settlement (...)

Settlement case in the market of distribution of Greek press* By its unanimous Decision No. 669/2018, the Grand Chamber of the Hellenic Competition Commission (“HCC”) decided to settle a case against two press distribution agencies in Greece, ARGOS SA Press Distribution Agency (“ARGOS”) and (...)

Settlement of market segmentation case in the market for the production and marketing of dairy products* By its unanimous Decision No. 668/2018, the Grand Chamber of the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) decided to settle a case against two (2) companies in the market for the production (...)

Clearance of the proposed acquisition by «Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries S.A.» (MOH) of sole control over «NRG Trading House S.A.»* By virtue of a unanimous Decision, the Chamber of the Hellenic Competition Commission approved, under Greek merger control rules, the proposed (...)

Decision of the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) on ex officio investigation of the Directorate General of Competition for violations of Articles 1 and 2 of Law 703 / 1977-3959 / 2011 and Articles 101 and 102 TFEU by the company "MINERVA SA EDIBLE OILS ENTERPRISES" (MINERVA), regarding (...)

Decision concerning GLAXOSMITHKLINE SA and GLAXOSMITHKLINE plc’s supply policy of medicinal products LAMICTAL, IMIGRAN and SEREVENT in the Greek market, following the partial referral of the case back to the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) by the Athens Administrative Court of Appeals (...)

HCC has accepted commitments proposed by Roma Pizza S.A. to address competition concerns with regard to the terms of its franchise / distribution system following a complaint by former franchisees* By its unanimous decision no. 639/2017, the Chamber of the Hellenic Competition Commission (...)

Ex Officio Investigation into alleged infringements of Articles 1 and 2 of Law 703/77, as well as Articles 101 and 102 TFEU, by “MINERVA S.A. Edible Oils Enterprises” (MINERVA) regarding its supply agreements of butter and margarine products both on the wholesale and retail level in Greece* (...)

Prohibition of competition law by wholesalers of luxury cosmetics* Following an ex officio investigation, The Grand Chamber of the HCC decided, by majority vote regarding the number of the undertakings involved, that six undertakings active in the wholesale trade of luxury cosmetics (namely, (...)

Settlement Procedure - Infringement decision with fines addressed to undertakings active in the construction sector regarding infringements of Article 1 of the Greek Competition Act and Article 101 TFEU* The Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC), by unanimous decision, found that fifteen (...)

Settlement of price-fixing case involving HONDOS in the beauty and broader cosmetics sector* By its unanimous Decision No. 636/2017, the Grand Chamber of the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) decided to settle a case against eight (8) companies controlled by HONDOS family members in the (...)

HCC introduces settlement procedure for cartels* By its unanimous Decision No. 628/2016, the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) established the terms and conditions of the settlement procedure in cartel cases, according to the provisions of Articles 25a and 14 par 2 of the Greek (...)

Ex-officio investigation into the luxury cosmetics market, for alleged infringements of competition rules.* Ex-officio investigation into the luxury cosmetics market, for alleged infringements of competition rules. The Grand Chamber of the HCC will convene on the 13th of October 2016 to (...)

Clearance of the proposed acquisition by COSCO (HONG KONG) GROUP LIMITED of sole control over PIRAEUS PORT AUTHORITY S.A. subject to conditions* The Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) has cleared today the notified concentration between PIRAEUS PORT AUTHORITY S.A. (PPA S.A.) and COSCO (...)

Statement of Objections addressed to undertakings active in the construction sector regarding an alleged infringement of Article 1 of the Greek Competition Act and Article 101 TFEU* Following the issuing of a statement of objections, the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) will convene on (...)

The HCC accepts commitments by steel producers regarding the exchange of information in the context of their trade association, while further rejecting complaints about other alleged infringements in the markets for the production, distribution and accreditation of steel products* The HCC (...)

Quantification of the criteria used in the prioritization of cases investigated by the Directorate-General for Competition by means of an updated “Point System”* By its unanimous Decision No. 616/2015 (as published in the Official Journal No. 585/ B’/4.3.2016) the Hellenic Competition (...)

HCC has accepted commitments proposed by the PPC S.A. to address competition concerns with regard to the supply of electricity to Aluminium of Greece S.A.* By a unanimous decision, the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) accepted commitments proposed by the Public Power Corporation S.A. (...)

Decision concerning an infringement of Articles 2 of the Competition Act and 102 TFEU by Athenian Brewery S.A. in the Greek beer market * Following an investigation (ex officio and upon a complaint by Mythos Brewery S.A.), the Hellenic Competition Commission found that Athenian Brewery S.A., (...)

HCC accepted commitments proposed by tobacco manufacturers to meet competition concerns in the market for the sale of tobacco products in Greece* The Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC), by a unanimous decision, accepted commitments proposed by the leading producers of tobacco products in (...)

HCC decides not to proceed with a formal investigation into BOOKING & EXPEDIA’s cooperation agreements with hotel businesses in Greece * The Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) reviewed the revised parity terms in the agreements between online travel agencies (OTAs) BOOKING.COM and (...)

Adjournment of hearing of interim measures and issuance of provisional order against PPC SA* The Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) has deferred the hearing of the case concerning ex officio adoption of interim measures against Public Power Corporation S.A. Greece (PPC) until September (...)

HCC has accepted commitments proposed by 9 fuel trading companies to address competition concerns in the retail fuel market* By a unanimous decision, the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) accepted commitments proposed by 9 wholesale fuel companies, namely “HELLENIC FUELS S.A” (former BP (...)

Infringement decision with fines addressed to Procter & Gamble concerning antitrust violations in the retail market for baby diapers in Greece* Infringement decision with fines addressed to Procter & Gamble concerning antitrust violations in the retail market for baby diapers in (...)

Statement of Objections addressed to companies active in the production and trading of steel products regarding alleged infringements of competition rules * Following the issuing of a Statement of Objections, the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) will convene on 29.05.2015 to hear a case (...)

Investigation of complaints by tobacco distributors against tobacco manufacturers and review of proposed commitments by tobacco manufacturers to meet competition concerns expressed to them by the HCC in its preliminary assessment* The Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC), in plenary, will (...)

The HCC clears the notified merger between Mythos Brewery (a subsidiary of Carlsberg Breweries) and Olympic Brewery * By its unanimous Decision 606/2015, the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) approved, on the basis of Art. 8, para. 6 of the Greek Competition Act, the notified (...)

Commission Notice on the treatment of confidential information of cases and on the submission of the non-confidential version of documents* The Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) has issued a Notice on the meaning and treatment of confidential information of cases falling within the ambit (...)

Statement of Objections addressed to undertakings active in the market of media measurement services regarding an alleged infringement of article 1 Law 3959/2011 (and/ or article 1 Law 703/1977)* Following the issuing of a statement of objections, the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) (...)

The HCC imposes fines on GERMANOS for infringing EU and national competition rules in relation to its franchise network* The HCC imposes fines on GERMANOS for infringing EU and national competition rules in relation to its franchise network Following an extensive investigation, the Hellenic (...)

Clearance of the proposed acquisition by DELTA of MEVGAL, subject to conditions and obligations* HELLENIC REPUBLIC COMPETITION COMMISSION Athens, 1 December 2014, PRESS RELEASE Clearance of the proposed acquisition by the DELTA of MEVGAL, subject to conditions and obligations. The Hellenic (...)

HCC accepts the amendment of commitments concerning the supply of natural gas through electronic auctions, as proposed by DEPA* By its unanimous Decision No 618/2015, the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) accepted a proposal from DEPA to revise partly the commitments adopted with earlier (...)

Clearance of the proposed acquisition by “ERGO International Aktiengesellschaft” of the insurance company “AGROTIKI ASFALISTIKI S.A.”. * By its unanimous Decision 594/2014, the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) approved, under Greek merger control rules, the proposed acquisition of (...)

Clearance of the proposed acquisition by ALPHA BANK S.A. of CITIBANK Ιnternational PLC’s retail banking activities in Greece and of the shares of DINERS CLUB OF GREECE FINANCE COMPANY S.A.* By its unanimous Decision 592/2014, the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) approved, under Greek (...)

Review of commitments proposed by fuel trading companies with regard to long-term exclusive cooperation agreements concluded between petrol-station operators and such companies.* The competent Chamber of the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) will convene on 13 November to examine whether (...)

Amendment of commitments adopted with decision 551/VII/2012 of the HCC concerning the supply of natural gas through electronic auctions (optimization of gas release programmes)* Following consultation with DEPA customers and in collaboration with the Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAE), (...)

Greece: The Competition Commission imposes Fine on Gas Transmission Operator DESFA for Abuse of Dominant Position in Primary Market of Natural Gas Transmission* By virtue of the above decision, the HCC fined the ‘Hellenic Gas Transmission System Operator SA’ (DESFA) a total of € 4 299 163 (...)