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.
South Africa: Hundreds March On Parliament Demanding an Increase in Alcohol Tax
Hundreds marched to Parliament in South Africa to demand an increase in alcohol taxes as a measure to curb violence in their communities.
Why did alcohol and ice cream prices rise? Companies that spent on rebates and excessive logistics fees face tax claims
The National Tax Service of South Korea has imposed tax claims on 53 monopoly liquor companies, amounting to β©178.5 billion, for profit evasion linked to rebates and inflated logistics costs.
Europe's Citizens Drink at the Expense of Their Health: Alcohol Getting Cheaper, Diseases Getting More Expensive
The WHO warns that Europeans lead the world in alcohol consumption and are seriously jeopardizing their health as governments fail to implement effective tax measures to reduce consumption.
Doctors and Politicians Call for Higher Alcohol Tax β 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.
"If one completely avoids sugar, it is also bad"
Klaus Reinhardt, head of the Medical Association, advocates for a new tax on alcohol, tobacco, and sugar, while the WHO recommends a daily sugar intake of no more than 25 grams.