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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...
Lauri Beekmann
Dec 2, 20202 min read


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...
Lauri Beekmann
Aug 4, 20201 min read


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...
Lauri Beekmann
May 29, 20203 min read


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...
Lauri Beekmann
Apr 2, 20202 min read


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...
Lauri Beekmann
Nov 24, 20193 min read


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...
Lauri Beekmann
Nov 16, 20192 min read


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...
Lauri Beekmann
Nov 10, 20191 min read


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...
Lauri Beekmann
Jul 10, 20192 min read


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...
Lauri Beekmann
Jul 10, 20191 min read


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....
Lauri Beekmann
Apr 4, 20191 min read
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