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Alcohol consumption remains one of the most pressing and grave problem of our society. Unfortunately, children and young people, driven by curiosity and without thinking about the consequences, are increasingly trying and actively consuming alcoholic beverages at a young age. Can this issue be addre...
Everybody knows that walking instead of using a car or other means of transportation is good for the environment. And yet not many people realize that an active lifestyle guarantees well-being and protection against diseases. In order to find out the benefits of daily walking, how to prepare for it,...
On 5 July, more than 80 professionals of Latvian descent employed at more than 80 international organisations in 25 countries are gathering in Riga Castle for the Second Forum of Latvian Professionals Working for International Organisations organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to hold a disc...
On 31 May, it is World No Tobacco Day celebrated. During this day awareness is raised about the harmful and deadly effects of smoking and the use of tobacco products.
Excise duty results published by the Lithuanian State Tax Inspectorate signal a decline in alcohol sales and possibly consumption, however, experts say that the information is insufficient for credible conclusions, as they do not cover the impact of illicit alcohol and alcohol purchased abroad.
In a report on the state of cardiology and cardiac healthcare services, the World Health Organisation praised Lithuania for making progress in improving its cardiac care. To read this article, try a €5.99 monthly subscription by clicking here.
Vilnius Municipality is serious about addressing substance abuse among the city's youth.
A group of activists on Monday submitted more than 61,000 signatures in support of a legislative initiative aimed at cutting alcohol consumption in Lithuania over to the Central Electoral Commission.
An allegedly leaked copy of a sexual education project being prepared by the Lithuanian Ministry of Education and Science has revealed a program which seems to rely primarily on abstinence.
Activists who are campaigning for a total ban on alcohol advertising in Lithuania will today get the go-ahead from Lithuania’s Electoral Commission to seek to collect enough signatures to force parliament to consider their proposals on restricting alcohol sales and advertising.
Parliament member Giedrė Purvaneckienė, of the Social Democrats, has drafted a bill which would outlaw female genital mutilation.
President Dalia Grybauskaitė is leaving for a three-day working visit to Switzerland. The Lithuanian president will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos and visit the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN).
An increased number of deadly accidents and too high a number of positive alcohol tests during roadside checkpoints in several European countries have brought the issue of zero tolerance for drinking and driving to the forefront. The discussion about zero alcohol tolerance is rightfully also being d...
