How did the 2018 amendment to the Alcohol Act affect alcohol sales?
In 2018, a new Alcohol Act came into force in Finland. In terms of the expected impact on alcohol consumption,…
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How did the 2018 amendment to the Alcohol Act affect alcohol sales?
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