Dutch Institute for Alcohol Policy STAP; 2-11-2026 Alcohol increases the risk of cancer and liver disease. A warning on the packaging or bottle can alert consumers to this risk. But which type of warning works best? Researchers from the University of Amsterdam, led by Prof. Dr. Bas van den Putte, conducted a study—commissioned by the … Read More →
Institute for Alcohol Studies, 19th May 2026 | By Dr Daniel Rudaizky Alcohol adverts are everywhere: on television, online, at sporting events, and on billboards. We know that exposure to alcohol advertising is linked to increased drinking. But not everyone responds to adverts in the same way. So what makes some people more susceptible than … Read More →
The Phnom Penh Post; Raksmey Hong; 29-10-2026 PHNOM PENH – The number of billboards advertising alcohol in Phnom Penh has fallen by nearly 49 per cent since July 2024, from 1,026 to 521. At that time the Cambodian government strengthened controls on alcohol marketing in public spaces and across social media to protect public health, particularly … Read More →
Examining the nature of sponsorship relations for professional football teams across countries with varied restrictions on alcohol marketing Dr. Richard I. Purves, Amber Morgan, Dr. Nathan Critchlow Summary Background and aims: Alcohol sports sponsorship provides a highly effective, high-profile, and high-reach platform for alcohol companies to promote their products and allows brands to capitalise on … Read More →
Podgorica councillors Mirza Krnic and Mitar Susic have submitted a proposal to restrict advertising on property owned by the capital city and within its public institutions. The proposed rules would ban advertisements for betting shops, casinos, lotteries, online gambling platforms, alcohol, tobacco products, e-cigarettes, addictive substances and certain other products that may harm public health, … Read More →
The Herarld, 25th October 2026 by Graeme McGarry ; Leading academics have called upon the Scottish Government to consider comprehensive restrictions on alcohol sports sponsorship, after a study revealed the extent to which young people and children were exposed to alcohol advertising during Scotland’s World Cup campaign. The research, which was funded by Scottish Health … Read More →
VINUTUR, Thursday, October 15, 2026 The decision preserves language distinguishing harmful drinking from general consumption, though lawmakers can still restore stricter measures in November. European wine producers are welcoming a vote in the European Parliament’s public health committee that rejected tougher language on alcohol-related health risks and stopped short of calling for stronger limits on … Read More →
THE KLAXON, October 14, 2026 Big Alcohol is using same playbook as tobacco to thwart public policy, with the endless revolving door underpinning its “complex webs of influence”, reports Professor Peter Miller. FEATURE When it comes to the alcohol companies seeking to buy influence, fundraising dinners with the Prime Minster and other politicians are just … Read More →
SUD.UA in the world, 12 October 2026 Poland plans to introduce a nationwide ban on alcohol sales at night, completely prohibit the advertising of alcoholic beverages, including beer, and double the fees for alcohol trade permits. The new rules are set to take effect on January 1, 2027. The Polish Sejm has passed a law that … Read More →
Dutch newspaper the Telegraaf; October 10, 2026 Time and again, alcohol producers succeed in binding new generations of young people to their products. They do this by adapting their drinks to changing tastes, trends, and lifestyles. According to brand expert Richard Otto, virtually every generation has its own popular alcoholic beverage. In the nineties, these … Read More →