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Your boss is probably hungover more often than you
14% of Norwegian employees report reduced work efficiency due to alcohol. Managers are most affected, with 24% admitting lower productivity.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Mar 132 min read


Population's opinions on alcohol policy have further tightened – fewer people support wine sales in grocery stores
Support for wine sales in Finnish grocery stores continues to decline, reflecting tightening public opinion on alcohol policy.
Lauri Beekmann
Mar 122 min read


Intoxicated drivers cause over one-third of fatal road traffic accidents in Finland
Intoxicated drivers caused 37% of fatal crashes in Finland (2014–2023), with two-thirds showing signs of substance dependence.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Mar 63 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.
Lauri Beekmann
Feb 133 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.
Lauri Beekmann
Feb 123 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.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Jan 234 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.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Jan 141 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.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Dec 5, 20243 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.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Nov 21, 20242 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
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Nov 12, 20241 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.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Nov 11, 20242 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.
Lauri Beekmann
Nov 5, 20243 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.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network
Oct 23, 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.
Lauri Beekmann
Oct 7, 20242 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.
Lauri Beekmann
Sep 30, 20241 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
Lauri Beekmann
Sep 26, 20244 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
Lauri Beekmann
Jul 3, 20241 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
Lauri Beekmann
Jun 10, 20242 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.
Lauri Beekmann
May 31, 20243 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.
Lauri Beekmann
May 20, 20242 min read
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