One Lithuanian resident aged 15 and over consumed 11 liters of pure (100 percent) alcohol last year, 0.2 liters less than in 2022, according to…
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Alcohol consumption rising in Estonia
Thursday, May 30, 2024Alcohol consumption is an ongoing problem in Estonia, the Ministry of Social Affairs believes.Researchers say an increase in excise duty and new sales limits would…
Consumption of traditional rye bread has declined over the past 10 years in Latvia
Thursday, May 9, 2024Consumption of traditional rye bread has declined over the past 10 years, whereas white bread and pastry consumption has gone up, as observed by bakers. In…
Estonia sets new national record for electricity consumption
Friday, January 5, 2024On Thursday, a new national record for electricity consumption in Estonia was set. According to network operator Elering, at 11 a.m.electricity consumption reached a total…
Rapid wage growth has boosted alcohol consumption in Estonia
Tuesday, December 12, 2023Alcohol consumption in Estonia has increased in recent years.The Estonian Ministry of Social Affairs attributes this to the fact that wages have risen at a…
Latvia regularly tops the charts for alcohol consumption
Wednesday, December 6, 2023Latvia regularly tops the charts for alcohol consumption among people aged 15 and over in the European Union. Along with impacting drinkers’ physical and mental…
Chocolate consumption falling in Estonia due to rising cocoa prices
Tuesday, December 5, 2023Chocolate consumption is starting to fall in Estonia as cocoa prices have steadily risen on the global markets in recent years, pushing up costs. Bloomberg…
Alcohol consumption greatly impacts the state budget
Thursday, November 23, 2023The first study of how alcohol consumption impacts the state budget has been carried out in Latvia on the order of the Ministry of Health. It suggests…
Estonian TSO: Renewables cover more than third of Q3 energy consumption
Wednesday, November 1, 2023From July through September this year, Estonian power plants generated a combined 620 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of renewable energy – up 2 percent on year.Electricity generated…
Drug consumption has increased this year in Latvia
Thursday, October 19, 2023Drug consumption has increased this year, says the State Police. They have become more dangerous over the past year, with unknown substances and more readily available.…