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Red wine stains: This genius eco-friendly hack for removing them

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Turkey

At least 25 people die of adulterated alcohol poisoning in Turkey

Turkey's interior ministry said it has seized more 30,000 litres of smuggled liquor.

Mobility

US law mandates that carmakers integrate anti-drink driving technology

The federal law will require new cars to incorporate breath sniffing sensors and finger-scanning detectors to prevent drink-driving.

Food and Drink

Can the secret to Russia's vodka be found in this museum?

St. Petersburg's Museum of Russian Vodka celebrate's the country's most famous tipple and its rise to popularity.

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Lifestyle

Meet the Turkish winemaker taking risks to restore Assyrian culture

Assyrian winemaker Yuhanna Aktas is bringing the Turkish Mardin province's wine-growing traditions back to life.

Living

Would you drink green whisky?

Whisky makers in Scotland are finding innovative ways to reduce their carbon footprint and tackle climate change.

Moments

I learned to make absinthe in Switzerland and now I hate it less

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Culture news

Campari to raise Aperol prices in 2022 to offset surging costs

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Living

This oral historian is telling the story of how our alcohol is made

Shanna Farrell has visited distillers across the world to discover the impact alcoholic spirits are having on the planet.

Health news

Alcohol most common cause of breast cancer, says WHO

There is no safe level of alcohol consumption and the risk of breast cancer increases with each unit of alcohol per day, the WHO has warned.

Russia

Alcohol poisoning kills at least 18 people in central Russia

At least 18 people have died in central Russia after drinking "unmarked alcoholic beverages", authorities said.

Finland

Finns begin to rediscover their thirst for Baltic booze cruises

Finland is the most expensive place to buy alcohol in the EU. No wonder Finns head to the Baltics in search of cheaper booze.

Green News

Euroviews. New York's first Black-owned winery is combatting climate change

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Greenland

Greenland town bans alcohol after increase in local violence

A town in eastern Greenland town has issued a two-week ban on all sales of alcohol after 'several spooky incidents'.

Lithuania

Homemade alcohol poisoning kills 16 people in Lithuania

Lithuanian authorities have launched multiple investigations following the death of 16 people found to have consumed homemade alcohol.

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A London bar serving cocktails for humans and their dogs

"After Bark", a newly-opened bar and café in East London, takes dog-friendly to a whole new level by catering to humans and their pets with a mix of alcoholic cocktails for humans and "puptails" for dogs.

Travel News

World famous rum bar destroyed in London flash floods

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Moments

Piña Colada: Here is the story behind Puerto Rico’s signature drink

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A guide to some of the most off the beaten track bars in the world

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What is oenotourism and which European country specialises in it?

Oenotourism is on the rise, but what are its origins and where should you go to try it?