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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.

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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.

Food and Drink

Five delicious agave cocktail recipes to make at home

Inspired by the growing trend of agave-based cocktails, five expert London bartenders share their recipes for classic drinks with an agave twist.

Health news

Alcohol caused 2.6 million deaths in 2019, WHO report says

There were 2.6 million alcohol-related deaths across the globe in 2019, and Europe had the highest death rate, according to a new report.

Culture news

Justin Timberlake arrested and accused of drunk driving

Singer Justin Timberlake was arrested early Tuesday and is accused of driving while intoxicated on New York’s Long Island, authorities said.

Health news

Why drinking before sleep on a flight could be bad for your heart

A new study found that alcohol consumption and inflight cabin pressure could influence the heart health of sleeping passengers.

Culture news

Service fault for French Open as it bans alcohol?

The French Open has stopped fans drinking alcohol in the stands in a bid to clamp down on unruly behaviour at Roland Garros. Is it the right move?

Travel News

Spain’s Balearic Islands bring in new overnight alcohol ban

Holidaymakers also face fines of up to €1,500 for drinking in the streets.

Health news

Alcohol, e-cigarette use by teens in Europe is ‘public health threat’

Experts warned that the widespread use of harmful substances among teenagers in Europe was a serious public health threat.

Food and Drink

‘Functional’ non-alcoholic drinks: A new booze-free frontier?

As the low- and no-alcohol sector gains ground, companies are mixing drinks that are meant to be the anti-alcohol. Instead of making you feel worse, creators say they’re good for your health.

Travel News

'Amsterdam Rules': Pre-trip quiz aims to deter unwanted tourism

Amsterdam is softening its ‘stay away’ messaging - but it still wants to deter rowdy visitors.

Business

Baltika takes Carlsberg to court in long-running Russia row

The fallout began last July after President Putin ordered the "temporary" takeover of Carlsberg which then ended its licensing agreement with Baltika.

Culture news

Killer bunnies & Espresso Martinis: A culture guide for Easter Monday

Looking for inspiration on your Easter Monday? Look no further. Euronews Culture has selected the ideal book, series, film and two recipes to make sure your bank holiday is brimming with cultural goodness.