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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


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.
Lauri Beekmann
May 9, 20242 min read
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