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Here’s the scientifically proven cure for hangovers this Christmas

Celebrations. Parties. Booze-heavy meals. Christmas is often a time of over-indulgence... But you don’t need to worry, as the ideal, lifesaving, and science based hangover cure is only five ingredients away.

Nutrition

EU wine help group counsels low- and no-alcohol options

A reflection group has encouraged the EU executive to explore new rules for the growing market of no and low-alcohol (NoLo) wine products.

Lao People's Democratic Republic

Eight hostel staff detained in Laos over methanol poisoning deaths

Staff from a backpacker hostel have been detained after six tourists died from suspected methanol poisoning after a night out.

Europe in Motion

Alcohol-free beer is becoming more popular in the EU

Alcohol-free and low-alcohol beer production in the EU jumped by 13% from 2022 to 2023, while the share of traditional brews declined. How large is the gap now?

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Healthcare

How raising prices on cheap booze curbed alcohol deaths in Scotland

Scotland saved lives by raising prices on cheap supermarket alcohol, but the policy isn’t a silver-bullet solution.

Food and Drink

Sober sense is tingling: Tom Holland launches non-alcoholic beer brand

'Spider-Man' actor Tom Holland has branched out into the drinks industry through the launch of Bero, a new line of non-alcoholic beers.

Food and Drink

European bars drop in ranking for 2024's World's Best Bar list

Industry experts have come together to form the latest edition of the World's 50 Best Bars. While there are still plenty of European entries, Sips in Barcelona has fallen from the top spot.

Moments

How to party in Prague after the bar crawl ban

From beer spas to brewery tours, revellers will need to find new activities in Prague from next month.

Health news

Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may reduce opioid overdose rates

A new study found a link between new popular GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonists and a reduced rate of overdose or intoxication in people with opioid and alcohol use disorders.

Business Series

How Sake, Wagyu and Seaweed won over Michelin-starred chefs

In partnership with JFOODO

Japan's culinary heritage, known as Washoku, is a treasure that has captivated enthusiasts and top European chefs alike. In this episode of Here We Grow, we delve into the story behind Japanese culinary gems such as sake, Hida beef, and wakame.

Food and Drink

How the resurrection of Carcavelos is saving a lost culture

One of the four traditional types of fortified wine was nearly killed off by 20th Century urban development. Meet the man bringing it back from the dead.

Moments

Doing Sober October? The ‘dry tripping’ travel trend is for you

Alcohol-free tours and hotel mocktail menus prove you don’t need to drink to enjoy a holiday.

Poland

Poland plans to further tighten rules on alcohol sales for under 18s

Alcoholic drinks remain popular in the eastern European country despite the criticism. Poland ranked as Europe's third biggest beer producer in 2023, according to a Eurostat. survey, with the country also being a large exporter of vodka.

Food and Drink

No buzz, no problem: Germany sees non-alcoholic drinks gain popularity

Statistics from the National Breweries Association show that there has been a steady decline in beer sales since 2015.

Health news

Heavy drinkers likely to change habits if alcohol had calorie labels

Some 54 per cent of heavier drinkers said in a survey that they would make changes to their drinking habits if calorie labels were introduced.

Food and Drink

Bottoms up! British wine enjoys exports boom as vineyards expand

More vineyards and big money investors herald a golden age for the British wine industry as it gears up to take on Europe’s elite.

Health news

Alcohol tied to cancer and cardiovascular deaths in old age - study

Older adults with health issues who drink at low risk levels are more likely to die of cancer when compared with people who drink only occasionally, according to a new study.

Business

Portugal seeks to fine companies using national flag to sell alcohol

A probe that coincided with the last stage of the Euros football championship finds that firms were infringing the advertising code.

Business

Alcohol and tobacco in Europe: How much are you being charged?

Price levels vary significantly in the EU, with the highest prices being 2.4 times the lowest. Variations differ with factors such as tax and labour costs playing a role.

Business

Prost! Munich gets its first booze-free beer garden

Alcohol is slipping in popularity in Germany and new businesses are seeking to cash in.