The Nordic alcohol monopolies have reduced alcohol consumption and harm in Nordic countries, serving as a model for other EU countries.

1 in 5 men in Norway admit to driving under the influence. Every day, 30 are caught—but many more go undetected. #RoadSafety

Health orgs in Iceland urge state to prevent private alcohol sales, citing billions in savings and public health benefits.

Only 1 in 5 Danes knows even small amounts of alcohol increase cancer risk. Awareness is key to making informed choices about drinking.

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

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

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

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

Although the total consumption of alcohol in Finland has decreased from 2008, risky drinking is still common.

Seven in ten young people encounter alcohol content weekly on social media, normalizing drinking and influencing their perceptions of alcoho

Finns fear alcohol home delivery will strain child welfare services, with 75% lacking trust in effective age limit enforcement.

Majority of Danes believe draft beer should be banned for individuals under 18 at high school parties.

There has been little progress in reducing alcohol consumption in Europe, says WHO. The WHO European Region consumes the most alcohol per ca

47% of Oslo residents have seen intoxicated adults with children during holidays. Av-og-til urges people to speak up to protect the kids.

Total alcohol consumption in Finland decreased by 2.4% in 2023, with retail sales dropping and on-premises consumption slightly increasing.