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.
