Research review: alcohol policies are undermined by increased alcohol industry influence
06.09.2022 - The alcohol industry's growing international influence is reflected in alcohol policy-making in many countries, according to...
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Lauri Beekmann
- Sep 5
- 3 min
The ninth day of the ninth month has a symbolic meaning for every child
05.09.2022 - Pregnancy is the reason why many people give up alcohol and fortunately this special situation, even if it is only for these...
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Lauri Beekmann
- Aug 15
- 2 min
The Rise and Logic of Right-Wing Populism
15.08.2022 - Over the weekend, the Opinion Festival took place in the small town of Paide in the heart of Estonia. Traditionally, the...
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Lauri Beekmann
- Jul 6
- 4 min
Estonia: Alcohol consumption and harm increased in 2021
06.07.2022 - In 2021, the Estonian population consumed an average of 11.1 litres of absolute alcohol per adult (15+) population, which is...
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Lauri Beekmann
- Mar 15
- 2 min
10-4 – The Danish Health Authority announces new low-risk drinking guidelines
13. March 2022 - The Danish Health Authority has updated and tightened the national advice on alcohol consumption for both young people...
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Lauri Beekmann
- Oct 27, 2021
- 3 min
Sweden: Only a minority of those with alcohol use disorders receives medication
September 15, 2021 - Only a minority of Swedes with alcohol use disorders are prescribed alcohol medication, a situation that has...
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Lauri Beekmann
- Jul 7, 2021
- 1 min
THL: More than half of Finns are satisfied with the current alcohol policy
More than half, or 56 per cent, consider the current alcohol policy restrictions to be appropriate in Finland. There has been no change...
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Lauri Beekmann
- May 26, 2021
- 2 min
OECD report: Governments should step up their efforts to tackle harmful alcohol consumption
Investing in policies to reduce harmful alcohol consumption would save millions of lives. The economic benefits of putting them in place...
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Lauri Beekmann
- Apr 16, 2021
- 2 min
Reducing harm due to alcohol: success story from Lithuania
The WHO-recommended “best buys” for alcohol policy can easily help countries to reduce health harms related to alcohol consumption. But...
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Lauri Beekmann
- Dec 22, 2020
- 1 min
Norway´s government receives a joint letter from the public health organisations
“After cutting taxes on snus, sugar and alcohol, Erna Solberg and the government have stirred up a united Public Health Norway. On...
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Lauri Beekmann
- Dec 2, 2020
- 2 min
Finland: Sharp increase in drug experimentation – nearly half experiment with drugs
The percentage of people who have tried illegal drugs has grown sharply in Finland from one generation to the next. While eight percent...
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Lauri Beekmann
- Aug 4, 2020
- 1 min
Cancer country profiles 2020 – alcohol and cancer
We have created an infographic showing alcohol´s role in cancer deaths in Nordic and Baltic countries compared to Global and European...
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Lauri Beekmann
- May 29, 2020
- 3 min
Nordic countries struggle with a severe drug overdose problem - the drugs causing deaths differ amon
Despite the fact that the Nordic countries are often seen as ideal in practically every global ranking of quality of life and social...
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Lauri Beekmann
- Apr 2, 2020
- 2 min
LATVIA: The Saeima sets a more moderate increase in excise duty on alcoholic beverages
The increase in excise duty rates for alcoholic beverages, which is scheduled for March 1, is expected to be more moderate. This is...
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Lauri Beekmann
- Nov 24, 2019
- 3 min
Norway Launches International Development Strategy on Combating Non-Communicable Diseases
‘We cannot eradicate poverty by 2030 without better health. Norway’s new strategy to combat non-communicable diseases in developing...
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Lauri Beekmann
- Nov 16, 2019
- 2 min
Alcohol costs Sweden 10 billion euros a year
The economic cost of alcohol consumption in Sweden amounts to 103 billion SEK over one year, which is almost 10 billion euros, according...
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Lauri Beekmann
- Nov 10, 2019
- 1 min
Tallinn City Government greenlights late night alcohol sales restrictions
Tallinn City Government has approved limiting alcohol sales at “entertainment facilities” from June 1 next year, Baltic News Service...
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Lauri Beekmann
- Jul 10, 2019
- 2 min
Latvia’s health ministry pushes to limit alcohol ads
In order to reduce the prevalence of alcohol consumption and harm to public health, it is planned to introduce new restrictions on...
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Lauri Beekmann
- Jul 10, 2019
- 1 min
Estonia: 25 percent excise duty cuts came into effect Monday
Excise duty cuts of 25 percent came into effect in Estonia on Monday. The rate slashing affects beer and cider, as well as spirits. The...
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Lauri Beekmann
- Apr 4, 2019
- 1 min
Denmark Tax Agency Announces Reduced Excise Tax Rates for Alcoholic Beverages
The Danish Customs and Tax Administration April 1 announced reduced excise tax rates for alcoholic beverages, effective the same date....
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