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'Εβίβα!' It's official: Europe's Best Bar is in Greece

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Germany

Inside Germany's beer obsession

Germany is well-known for its obsession with beer, with the Oktoberfest festival attracting millions of visitors each year.

Culture news

Britney Spears avoids jail time by pleading guilty to reckless driving

Britney Spears pleaded guilty through her lawyer to a lesser charge that will allow her to avoid jail time after California prosecutors accused her of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

Nutrition

Beer is a bigger source of vitamin B6 than scientists realised

A new study suggests that a pint fo beer contains a surprisingly meaningful amount of vitamin B6 – and that an alcohol-free version may actually be one of the better options for getting it.

Culture news

Britney Spears enters rehab facility weeks after alleged DUI arrest

Britney Spears has voluntarily entered a rehab clinic following her alleged DUI (Drinking Under the Influence) arrest on 4 March.

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Earth News

Mezcal's popularity is booming – but forests are paying the price

Mezcal production in Mexico has gone from about 1 million litres in 2010 to more than 11 million in 2024.

Food and Drink

Captain Jack approved: Johnny Depp moves into spirits

“Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum...” Captain Jack Sparrow would have approved of Johnny Depp’s move into spirits.

Health news

Wine vs beer vs spirits: Which is the least bad for your health?

A study of 340,000 adults suggests not all alcohol carries the same risk - even at low to moderate levels, beer, cider and spirits were linked to higher mortality, while wine was associated with a lower risk.

Health news

Greece launches app to stop alcohol and tobacco sales to kids

Greece now applies the age certification system favoured by the European Union

Food and Drink

Gin genies: British couple claim world's largest gin collection

A British couple began collecting gin bottles at their mid-Atlantic hotel, planning to stop at 1,000, but the private collection already tops 2,000. Their unique “Gin Library” is the brainchild of a pair who chose to make the Azores their home.

Health news

Seeing influencers drink makes young adults want to drink too, study

The content young people see on social media influences their behaviour towards alcohol, according to a new study.

Travel News

Popular Croatia ‘party tourism’ destination proposes alcohol sales ban

Split wants to bring in the new measures this summer to curb late-night street partying.

Food and Drink

How low can you go: alcohol-free wines boost sales at Wine Paris show

With slogans like "No Alcohol, No Regrets", the message from the Wine Paris trade show in Paris is crystal clear, alcohol-free wine is moving up from being a back shelf, niche curiosity to a mainstream choice.

Health news

Nearly 40% of cancer cases are likely preventable, study says

A new study has revealed that more than one third of new cancer cases globally could be prevented by controlling common risk factors such as smoking and alcohol.

Travel News

Cold climate viticulture: Unexpected destinations for wine lovers

New developments in hybrid grapes and the effects of climate change have seen wine regions expanding ever further north over the past few decades.

United Kingdom

No more drunken sailors as UK navy sobers up alcohol policy

A traditional daily ration, or "tot", of rum was issued to Royal Navy personnel for about three centuries, until the practice ended in July 1970.

Europe Today

Who's most likely to suffer an alcohol-related fatal injury in Europe?

Men are nearly six times more likely than women to die from alcohol-related self-harm, as people in their 30s emerge as the most vulnerable age range.