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Cities around the world celebrate International Beer Day

Breweries and beer lovers all over the world are celebrating International Beer Day today. The annual event takes place the first Friday of August, and is 10 years old this year. Meanwhile, Germany is struggling to produce enough beer to meet demand.

United Kingdom

Last orders for European drinks in one British pub chain

JD Wetherspoon will sell more British beverages and stop selling champagne and German beers ahead of Brexit

World News

Uber to develop technology to detect drunk passengers

Taxi app Uber to develop technology to detect drunk passengers

Green News

The most charming places to sip Champagne in Paris

Where to sip a glass of bubbly in the French capital :our outside the box drinking guide

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Living

The Spirit of Scotch and the world of ghost distilleries

A conversation with the man paying tribute to ‘irreplaceable casks’ and preserving the legacy of rare distillers.

Living

The contested history of the Margarita

From Tarling’s Picador to the daughter of a German ambassador whoever wins the title of Margarita of the Year will be the latest in a long line of Margarita pioneers.

United Kingdom

Scotland fixes a minimum price on alcohol in bid to save lives

With 22 alcohol-related deaths a week, Scotland takes action to relieve its health services & give hope to addicts by targeting heavy drinkers' favourite cheapest brands.

United Kingdom

Watch: Minimum alcohol pricing in Scotland

The new law will come into effect on May 1st.

Switzerland

Swiss set to scrap booze limits for rubber dinghies

Want to enjoy a night out with friends without worrying about who has to be the designated driver? Well the answer could be to move to Switzerland and find a home near a lake or river.

Ireland

Ireland’s pubs open for Good Friday drinks for first time in 90 years

A ban on pubs selling alcohol on Good Friday has been in place in Ireland since 1924.

United Kingdom

Alcoholic drinks ‘should carry cigarette-style health warnings’

Alcoholic drinks should carry cigarette-style health warnings to tackle a lack of awareness about the link between booze and cancer, it’s been claimed.

Economy

Coca-Cola to launch first alcoholic drink

Soft-drink giant breaks with tradition by entering into the alcopops market in Japan.

Lithuania

The world’s biggest drinkers meet the EU’s toughest alcohol laws

What happens when you raise the drinking age and restrict opening hours in a country renowned for its heavy consumption of alcohol?

Russia

Russian man tries to beat closing time with tank

Thirsty man in Murmansk ram raids supermarket with tank in bid to obtain booze after finding store closed.

World News

Drunk tanks to be rolled out across UK city centres

Britain's National Health Service is planning to role out mobile units that can treat drunks and will hopefully free up resources at accident and emergency centres

United Kingdom

Mars bars, gloves and the word of God - all you need for a night in Gl

The Street Pastors are a group of Christian volunteers who walk Scotland's streets doling out support to the needy, hungry, and drunk.

United Kingdom

Watch: Drunk travellers fall on to rail tracks

A surge in alcohol-related incidents during the festive period has caused the Network Rail to release a shocking video as a warning.

United Kingdom

How young is too young for alcohol?

A recent study in the UK found that one in six parents let their children drink alcohol at the age of 14 despite health-based guidance suggesting that it should not be introduced before 15.

United Kingdom

Theresa May faces pub ban

British Prime Minister Theresa May could face problems soon if she fancies a quiet drink after a hard day at Number 10.

Japan

No more alcohol for US troops in Japan

US military imposes alcohol ban on troops stationed in Japan