Valtioneuvosto
(Finland) - Minister Huovinen: Harm caused by alcohol can be
reduced
Use of alcohol and
the harm caused by it have been successfully reduced in Finland in
recent years through the cooperation of different branches of
administration.
HealthCanal
(Denmark) - More elderly people drink to excess
Increasing number
of elderly people are drinking so much on a daily basis that it has
to be regarded as alcohol abuse. This is evident in Denmark’s
treatment centres, which report a growing incidence of problem
drinkers over 60.
theforeigner
(Norway) - Norway opposition eyes binning the farm alcohol taboo
Alcohol laws are
due for another possible shake-up if Rightists gain power at the
forthcoming general election. Good news for Norway’s tourist
industry, it seems.
Sámi NissonForum
- SNF Project “Let’s learn to live without alcohol”
The SNF- Sámi
Women’s Forum project “Let’s learn to live without alcohol”
2009-2012, finished January 2013. Recommend to be supported at the
Indigenous People’s Confernce Alta 2013.
Finland Times
(Finland) – Restriction on alcohol advertisement on cards
The Health and
Social Services Minister, Susanna Huovinen, on Monday said that the
authorities have successfully been able to bring down alcohol
consumption in the country by 10 per cent in recent years and thus to
reduce harms caused by it.
The Lithuania
Tribune (Lithuania) - Report: Alcohol and cigarette consumption in
Lithuania in 2012
The average per
capita consumption of alcohol in Lithuanian last year rose to 13
litres of legal absolute alcohol, 0.3 litres more than in 2011,
preliminary figures from Statistics Lithuania showed on Monday.
The Lithuania
Tribune (Lithuania) - Prime Minister: Excise increase on light
alcoholic beverages will not encourage smuggling
Lithuania’s
Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius said that the Government’s
provisioned increase of excise rate on light alcoholic beverages will
not be an excuse to encourage smuggling, the Baltic Course informed,
referring to the news agency ELTA.
15.min.lt
(Lithuania) - Lithuanians smoke less but drink more, statistics
show
Annual per capita
consumption of legal cigarettes in Lithuania fell to 45 packs last
year, down by one pack from 46 packs in 2011, figures from Statistics
Lithuania show.
Globe and Mail
(Canada) - Defence department sets strict guidelines on
anniversary alcohol
The Canadian Army
is all for its soldiers raising a glass to toast upcoming milestones,
as long as nobody thinks there’s a product endorsement going on.
Calgary Herald -
Alcohol advertising aimed at women increasingly affecting young
girls, medical journal says
A medical journal
is raising concerns about alcohol advertising, saying young girls are
being influenced by the ads. The editorial in this week's issue of
the Canadian Medical Association Journal says health warnings should
be embedded in alcohol ads, so that young girls understand the risks
of drinking.
Deccan Herald
(India) - Total ban on alcohol sought
The women’s wing
of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee demanded on Saturday
that the Karnataka government impose a total ban on liquor in the
State.
Irish Post
(Ireland) - ‘I resent Ireland’s culture around alcohol’
LONDON-IRISH
charity Mind Yourself will shine a light on the relationship that
Irish people have with alcohol tonight.
The Guardian (UK)
- Alcohol-related liver disease patients deserve better care, says
report
Hospital staff are
taking a dismissive attitude towards patients who have
alcohol-related liver disease and lives could be needlessly lost, a
review of patient deaths has reported.
Sky News
(Scotland) - Charity Calls For Ban On Alcohol Advertising
A charity has
called for a complete ban on alcohol advertising at music and sports
events. Alcohol Concern wants the action to protect children and
young people from what it describes as "excessive"
exposure.
Irish Mirror
(Ireland) - Sport booze ban plan gets rejected by Dail committee
The Government’s
plans to ban alcohol companies sponsoring sports games took a blow
yesterday as a Dail committee rejected the proposals.
Radio Prague
(Chech Republic) - Police pushing for ban on online alcohol sales
The police are
pushing for a ban on the sale of alcohol over the internet in the
Czech Republic, which last year saw dozens of deaths caused by
illegally produced spirits.
Jerusalem Post
(Israel) - Ministry to reexamine alcohol prices after tax hike
The Finance
Ministry on Wednesday told The Jerusalem Post it will seek ways to
reexamine alcohol prices following an outcry over its decision to
raise alcohol taxes six months earlier and higher than planned.
PR Web - Study
Shows Alcohol Abusers Cannot Depend on Their Designated Drivers
According to a
recent study, 40% of designated drivers were actually drinking
themselves the same evening. Those with an alcohol addiction should
check into a professional detox center like Harbor Village and get
the safe, effective help needed for recovery.
ITV News (UK) -
Kids 'know alcohol brands better than ice cream brands'
A charity has
urged the UK's advertising regulators to review the rules that limit
children from being exposed to alcohol advertising on TV.
FRANCE 24 (Turkey)
- Turkish president approves bill restricting alcohol sales
Turkish President
Abdullah Gül has approved a controversial bill restricting the sale
and advertising of alcohol. The new restrictions were one of the
reasons people have taken to the streets as part of the Taksim Square
protests.
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