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We deserve better – reaction to alcohol industry self-regulatory proposal for labelling
Last year the European Commission provided the alcohol industry with the opportunity to come up with a self-regulatory proposal on…
March 12, 2018 -
Can Nordics manage both: trust and control
We have followed the progress regarding alcohol and flying. There is a long list of harms that someone´s drinking during…
March 12, 2018 -
Council adopts conclusions on alternatives to coercive sanctions for drug using offenders
The Justice and Home Affairs Council has adopted today Council conclusions on alternatives to coercive sanctions for drug using offenders….
March 09, 2018 -
Norway bought less alcohol last year
Each Norwegian bought an average figure of 6 litres of pure alcohol last year. This is a 0.5% decrease from…
March 08, 2018 -
Europe’s billion-euro wine spillage
Eurocare today published a report on wine promotion subsidies under EU’s Common Agricultural Policy, calling for EU lawmakers to phase…
March 06, 2018 -
Problem Drinking on the Rise in Iceland
Problem drinking is on the rise in Iceland, with 32% of men and 27% of women having consumed what is…
March 02, 2018 -
Latvia: Booze to cost more starting March 1
On March 1, 2018 the excise tax will be hiked in Latvia, says the State Revenue Service. “This means that…
March 01, 2018 -
Bill To Legalise Homebrewing In Iceland Submitted Again To Parliament
If a new bill becomes law, homebrewing of alcohol for personal consumption could be made legal in Iceland. The bill…
February 22, 2018 -
Call for mandatory alcohol interlocks in vans, lorries and buses across the EU
The EU should require alcohol interlocks to be fitted in all new professional vehicles and retrofitted to cars used by…
February 20, 2018