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Lauri Beekmann
9 hours ago3 min read
Norwegian band Ballinciaga faces penalty notice for serious violations of the Alcohol Act
Ballinciaga faces a 2.4M NOK fine for illegal alcohol ads targeting youth, violating Norway’s strict Alcohol Act.
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Lauri Beekmann
2 days ago3 min read
NordAN Open Day in Stockholm: Examining alcohol availability and Nordic cooperation
NordAN Open Day explored alcohol policy challenges in the Nordics, highlighting risks to monopolies and the need for stronger cooperation.
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Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Jan 234 min read
Health and prevention organizations in Iceland believe the State can save billions by preventing private alcohol sales
Health orgs in Iceland urge state to prevent private alcohol sales, citing billions in savings and public health benefits.
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Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Jan 141 min read
EU Commission rejects Finland’s alcohol home delivery law, government to revise
EU rejects Finland's alcohol home delivery law, citing EU law violations. Government to revise by January, reports YLE.fi.
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Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Dec 5, 20243 min read
A call for change in Denmark's alcohol culture: Lægeforeningen’s proposals for a healthier future
Danish Medical Association urges change in Denmark’s drinking culture with 9 proposals focusing on youth and reducing alcohol harm.
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Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Nov 21, 20242 min read
NordAN General Assembly adopts resolution to protect Nordic alcohol control policy
NordAN urges Nordics to defend high taxes, ad bans, and monopolies in alcohol policy, prioritizing public health over commercial interests.
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Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Nov 12, 20241 min read
NordAN General Assembly resolution calls for Nordic and Baltic leadership to redefine WHO’s engagement with the alcohol industry
NordAN urges Nordic-Baltic states to push WHO for clear limits on alcohol industry influence, prioritizing transparency in global health pol
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Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Nov 11, 20242 min read
NordAN 2024 conference and General Assembly emphasize transparency and Nordic-Baltic collaboration
NordAN 2024 in Oslo tackled alcohol and drug policy challenges, adopted resolutions, elected the board, and set Riga as host for 2025.
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Lauri Beekmann
Nov 5, 20243 min read
Setting the stage: NordAN Oslo Conference
Join us at the NordAN Oslo Conference to explore vital alcohol and drug policy topics, learn from experts, and shape the future together.
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Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Oct 23, 20242 min read
Greenlandic MP urges retailers to stop alcohol advertising
Greenland MP Aaja Chemnitz urges retailers to stop alcohol ads, citing the link between alcohol and violent crime in Greenland.
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Lauri Beekmann
Oct 7, 20242 min read
ID now required in Denmark for online purchases of alcohol, nicotine, e-cigarettes, and tobacco
Denmark now requires ID verification for all online purchases of alcohol, nicotine, e-cigarettes, and tobacco starting October 1, 2024.
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Lauri Beekmann
Sep 30, 20241 min read
Latvia bans advertising of prices or discounts of alcoholic beverages in electronic media
The Saeima approved amendments to ban advertising prices and discounts for beer and wine to reduce alcohol consumption and protect youth.
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Lauri Beekmann
Sep 26, 20244 min read
Shaping Greenland's future through a comprehensive alcohol policy
Greenland is developing a new alcohol policy with WHO support, focusing on reducing harm, protecting children, and addressing alcohol-relate
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Lauri Beekmann
Jul 3, 20241 min read
IOGT-NTO comments on government's alcohol tax reduction: "Let alcohol policy fulfill its purpose – to protect our public health"
IOGT-NTO criticizes government's alcohol tax cut, urging policy to protect public health and reduce harm, citing evidence of tax effectivene
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Lauri Beekmann
Jun 10, 20242 min read
Start of broad collaboration in Greenland on alcohol recommendations
Greenland's Department of Health and WHO/Europe collaborate on developing a multi-year evidence-based alcohol policy with broad stakeholder
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Lauri Beekmann
May 31, 20243 min read
The role of the EU Parliament elections in shaping alcohol and public health policies
EU elections are pivotal for shaping public health policies, including alcohol regulation, to reduce harms and promote a healthier Europe.
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Lauri Beekmann
May 20, 20242 min read
Operation of ÁTVR is founded on clear public health and societal reasons
Illegal online alcohol sales undermine Iceland's public health goals and threaten ÁTVR's operations, warns CEO Ívar J. Arndal.
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Lauri Beekmann
May 9, 20242 min read
Saeima rejects age limit increase but moves forward with alcohol sales time restrictions
Saeima rejects raising the purchase age for alcohol to 20, opts to restrict sales hours instead.
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