06.09.2022 - The alcohol industry's growing international influence is reflected in alcohol policy-making in many countries, according to...

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...

15.08.2022 - Over the weekend, the Opinion Festival took place in the small town of Paide in the heart of Estonia. Traditionally, the...

06.07.2022 - In 2021, the Estonian population consumed an average of 11.1 litres of absolute alcohol per adult (15+) population, which is...

13. March 2022 - The Danish Health Authority has updated and tightened the national advice on alcohol consumption for both young people...

September 15, 2021 - Only a minority of Swedes with alcohol use disorders are prescribed alcohol medication, a situation that has...

More than half, or 56 per cent, consider the current alcohol policy restrictions to be appropriate in Finland. There has been no change...

Investing in policies to reduce harmful alcohol consumption would save millions of lives. The economic benefits of putting them in place...

The WHO-recommended “best buys” for alcohol policy can easily help countries to reduce health harms related to alcohol consumption. But...

“After cutting taxes on snus, sugar and alcohol, Erna Solberg and the government have stirred up a united Public Health Norway. On...

The percentage of people who have tried illegal drugs has grown sharply in Finland from one generation to the next. While eight percent...

We have created an infographic showing alcohol´s role in cancer deaths in Nordic and Baltic countries compared to Global and European...

Despite the fact that the Nordic countries are often seen as ideal in practically every global ranking of quality of life and social...

The increase in excise duty rates for alcoholic beverages, which is scheduled for March 1, is expected to be more moderate. This is...

‘We cannot eradicate poverty by 2030 without better health. Norway’s new strategy to combat non-communicable diseases in developing...

The economic cost of alcohol consumption in Sweden amounts to 103 billion SEK  over one year, which is almost 10 billion euros, according...

Tallinn City Government has approved limiting alcohol sales at “entertainment facilities” from June 1 next year, Baltic News Service...

In order to reduce the prevalence of alcohol consumption and harm to public health, it is planned to introduce new restrictions on...

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...

The Danish Customs and Tax Administration April 1 announced reduced excise tax rates for alcoholic beverages, effective the same date....