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First European Network Conference on reducing youth drinking by law enforcement

For information about the: First European Network Conference on reducing youth drinking by law enforcement on October 27th and 28th 2011, see the conference website !

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Dutch Health Minister: Warning sign on alcoholic drinks (4 February 2012)
The Dutch Health Minister, Edith Schippers, plans talks with alcohol industry over labels on alcoholic drinks. The labels should contain a warning sign for pregnant women. More >>
KLM to resume inflight sales of liquor and tobacco (31 January 2012)
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is to resume inflight duty free sales of liquor and tobacco on board its flights from 1 February. The carrier de-listed liquor products in 1984, and tobacco in 1986, and has not featured either category in its inflight range since then. More >>
Record alcohol abuse on New Year’s Eve (22 January 2012)
A record number of people were taken to hospital emergency wards last New Year’s Eve after consuming excessive amounts of alcohol, according to the NOS news website. Health Minister Edith Schippers is working on a plan to step efforts aimed at curbing alcohol abuse. More >>
On-the-spot penalty when taking alcohol tests (9 January 2012)
From now on, motorists who are caught driving under the influence will be given a penalty or issued a writ of summons within thirty minutes. In many cases, the penalty can be paid at once. As a result of less red tape and a better cooperation between the police and the Public Prosecution Service, 30 to 45 minutes of time can be saved in each separate case. More >>
Police to get tough on drink-driving during the festive period (20 December 2011)
The police are to hold mass alcohol checks on drivers all over the country during the Christmas break, the AD reports on Tuesday. More >>
10-year-old becomes youngest child treated for alcohol poisoning (23 November 2011)
A 10-year-old child has become the youngest person treated for alcohol poisoning after drinking him or herself into a coma, the Telegraaf reports on Wednesday. More >>