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EU rejects Finland's alcohol home delivery law, citing EU law violations. Government to revise by January, reports YLE.fi.

Lower alcohol consumption reduces cancer mortality. A study links a 1-liter decrease in alcohol to a 1% drop in cancer deaths.

Iceland’s new government signals a push for change in alcohol policy, with debates over ÁTVR’s monopoly and market liberalization intensifyi

Sweden ignores Portugal's criticism of farm sales, risking Systembolaget's monopoly and public health, warns IOGT-NTO's Emil Juslin.

Health warnings on alcohol: "Alcohol increases breast cancer risk." Proposed labels by the Norwegian Directorate of Health aim to inform.

18% of Tipaton tammikuu participants felt more energized, with health and tradition being key motivators for the alcohol-free challenge.

New Danish laws strengthen penalties and regulations on alcohol, nicotine, and tobacco sales, focusing on protecting youth.

Half of Oslo residents say too much alcohol is consumed around kids at Christmas. Av-og-til urges action to protect children from harm.

Estonia's draft *Alcohol use reduction directions 2025–2035* aims to cut alcohol harm through price hikes, availability limits, and awarenes

18% of Norwegians admit to driving under the influence. Plan ahead this holiday season—intoxication and driving never mix.

Alcohol consumption in Sweden has dropped 10% in a decade, with Systembolaget's share rising and cross-border purchases declining.

Danish Medical Association urges change in Denmark’s drinking culture with 9 proposals focusing on youth and reducing alcohol harm.

Young people drink less, but spirits dominate. Most get alcohol from older peers, not smugglers, says CAN’s school survey 2024.

Drug-related deaths among Finnish youth nearly doubled in 2023, with 91 under-25s lost—a record high, per Statistics Finland.

Nordic experts stress the need for evidence-based, public health-focused drug policies to counter rising global legalization trends.

NordAN urges Nordics to defend high taxes, ad bans, and monopolies in alcohol policy, prioritizing public health over commercial interests.

1 in 3 Norwegians worry about a loved one’s drinking. Alkoholpraten.no offers tailored advice to start the tough conversation.

Nicotine use is nearly twice as common among drinkers, with prevalence rising as alcohol consumption increases, reveals a new report.

Youth anxiety and binge drinking remain high; online alcohol purchases are rising, with more teens also receiving alcohol from parents.