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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Excise tax on alcoholic beverages is increasing

Starting from March 1st, the excise tax rates for various alcoholic beverages in Latvia will be raised significantly.

Mar 1 โ€ข 06:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

New projects in the Sejm limiting alcohol consumption. But thereโ€™s no rush

Polish politicians are rushing to create new proposals to amend the alcohol law, but it remains uncertain if and when these will be implemented, despite a slight decrease in alcohol consumption.

Feb 23 โ€ข 06:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

This is what the controversial alcohol protocol says, now there is a dispute over the meaning of the EU Commission's words

A Finnish parliamentary committee is debating a controversial alcohol law, sparked by revelations from EU Commission documents suggesting alternative methods for alcohol sales regulation in Finland.

Feb 20 โ€ข 16:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Health: Addiction Costs Germany More Than 136 Billion Euros Per Year

Addiction to alcohol, nicotine, and gambling costs Germany over 136 billion euros annually, according to health experts.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Demand for Review of Prohibition in Bihar Assembly

In Bihar's Assembly, there is a push to review the state's alcohol prohibition policy, initially believed to be a major political success for the Nitish government.

Feb 18 โ€ข 16:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

RIHO MAURER โŸฉ Are we on the right track with alcohol policy?

The debate surrounding Estonia's alcohol policy remains intense, as the direction of current policies becomes increasingly unclear.

Feb 13 โ€ข 09:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

In the Games โ€“ a drunken scandal: Finnish coach sent home

A Finnish Olympic coach, I. Medvedas, was sent home due to alcohol consumption, highlighting the team's zero-tolerance policy on drinking during competitions.

Feb 12 โ€ข 13:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: "Rฤซgas satiksme" increases the permissible alcohol limit for drivers. What is the explanation?

Rฤซgas Satiksme has raised the permissible alcohol limit for public transportation drivers from 0.2 to 0.5 promiles amid a driver shortage.

Feb 11 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FG orders NAFDAC to suspend sachet alcohol ban

The Nigerian Federal Government has instructed NAFDAC to suspend the enforcement of a proposed ban on sachet alcohol and small bottle alcoholic products due to security concerns.

Feb 11 โ€ข 09:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

WATCH LIVE โŸฉ Alcohol causes hundreds of cancer cases in Estonia - should the government tighten restrictions?

A roundtable discussion in Estonia will address the links between alcohol consumption and cancer, exploring potential implications for national alcohol policy.

Feb 11 โ€ข 06:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

NRK: Proposes serving alcohol until 06:00 in Oslo during the World Cup

Oslo's Cultural and Business Council proposes extending alcohol service hours until 6:00 AM during the summer World Cup, applicable to venues showing matches.

Feb 6 โ€ข 06:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Cracker Barrel employees told to pay for their own alcohol, eat at company restaurants on the road

Cracker Barrel employees are instructed to cover their own alcohol expenses while traveling for work and to primarily eat at Cracker Barrel restaurants during their trips, according to internal communications.

Feb 4 โ€ข 15:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Secret of the Left's Alcohol Project. Plagiarism?

The article examines the controversies surrounding the Left's draft amendment to the Alcoholism Prevention Act, particularly allegations of plagiarism compared to a proposal from the Ministry of Health.

Jan 13 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Higher Prices for Alcohol - 'Not a Culture War, but an Expression of Political Responsibility'

German health politicians are advocating for higher alcohol prices to stabilize health insurance contributions, claiming it is a matter of political responsibility rather than moral policing.

Jan 11 โ€ข 14:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Higher Prices for Alcohol - "Not a Culture War, But an Expression of Political Responsibility"

German health politicians from the Union and SPD are advocating for higher alcohol prices to stabilize health insurance contributions, arguing it's a matter of political responsibility rather than paternalism.

Jan 11 โ€ข 14:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Doctors and Politicians Call for Higher Alcohol Tax โ€“ Revenues to Strengthen Health System

Doctors and politicians are advocating for higher alcohol taxes to decrease consumption and healthcare costs, with revenues earmarked for the health system.

Jan 10 โ€ข 12:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
Life & Tech

The alcohol industry can bribe everyone

In a podcast episode, Dr. Jacek Moskalewicz discusses the alarming rise in alcohol-related deaths among Polish men and the effectiveness of nighttime sales restrictions.

Dec 26 โ€ข 08:19 UTC

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