The Norwegian Directorate of Health has determined that the music group Ballinciaga has illegally advertised alcoholic beverages. The group has now received a notice to rectify multiple violations and faces a potential penalty of approximately 2.4 million NOK.
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WHO Europe - Alcohol labels should warn of
cancer risk, says new WHO/Europe report
Prominent health warning labels on alcoholic beverages are essential for
raising awareness that consuming alcohol can lead to cancer. This simple and
inexpensive measure can empower consumers to make informed choices that can
help reduce alcohol-related harms.
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LBC (Saudi Arabia) - No alcohol at all will
be allowed at 2034 World Cup, Saudi ambassador tells LBC
No alcohol at all will be allowed at the 2034 World Cup, the Saudi
ambassador to the UK has said.
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Eunews (EU) - EU has long planned an
alcohol tax review as part of the plan to fight cancer. It could cover its
social costs
A European Commission working document has rekindled fears in the Italian
and European wine sectors. “Work is underway to revise the directive on minimum
rates of excise duty to apply to alcoholic beverages,” reads the report, which
takes stock of the implementation of the EU Plan to Combat Cancer (BECA)
launched in 2021.
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The Guardian (UK) - Calls for UK government
to tackle alcohol-related deaths in older people
Health experts are demanding tough action to tackle the record number of
older people dying because of heavy drinking, amid a historic shift away from
alcohol by younger generations.
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DutchNews.nl (Netherlands) - More than 80%
would back bringing back alcohol locks for cars
More than four out of five people would support the reintroduction of
ignition interlocks in cars for people who have been convicted more than once
of driving under the alcohol.
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NIT (Australia) - Australian Medical
Association condemns NT government abandoning alcohol floor price
The Australian Medical Association (NT) has expressed alarm at the Northern
Territory government decision to scrap minimum unit pricing for alcohol, which
it called "a crucial measure to reduce alcohol-related harm in the
Territory".
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Medical Xpress - Even low levels of alcohol
use during pregnancy are linked to changes in unborn babies
New research shows that occasional exposure to alcohol may influence facial
shape and brain development.
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The Lancet - Alcohol and cancer risk:
bridging the awareness gap
Each year in the USA, alcohol use contributes to nearly 100 000 new
cancer cases and 20 000 deaths from cancer, according to an advisory on alcohol and cancer
risk issued by the US Surgeon General on Jan 3. Indeed, alcohol consumption is
the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the USA, behind tobacco and
obesity.
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NordAN - Alcohol and cancer: insights from
the EU Country Cancer Profiles Synthesis Report 2025
The EU Country Cancer Profiles Synthesis Report 2025, published by the OECD
and the European Commission, provides a comprehensive overview of cancer
trends, risk factors, and prevention efforts across the European Union,
Iceland, and Norway. Among its many findings, the report reinforces the role of
preventable risk factors, including alcohol consumption, in contributing to the
cancer burden.
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NordAN (Sweden) - NordAN Open Day in
Stockholm: Examining alcohol availability and Nordic cooperation
On February 6, 2025, NordAN member organizations and partners gathered in
Stockholm for the NordAN Open Day, a discussion on the growing challenges of
alcohol availability in the Nordic region.
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IAS Blog - New film: The Impact of Alcohol
on our Healthcare Services: Explained
Alcohol-related deaths in England are at record highs, with the NHS under
increasing strain from preventable alcohol-related conditions. Our new short
film, The Impact of Alcohol on our Healthcare Services: Explained, explores why
urgent action is needed to improve the way our health services respond.
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