Culture news

The crooked tale of Britain's 'wonkiest' watering hole

An 18th century British pub will be returned to its former leaning legacy following a fire and its subsequent demolition last year.

28 February 2024

Culture news

Completely carparked: Brits have 546 words for getting drunk

In the English language it seems almost any word can be used to describe having one too many alcoholic drinks. There's a simple rule to remember when sober, just '-ed' according to researchers.

21 February 2024

Art

Julien De Beaumarchais De Rothschild on putting art on wine labels

Since 1945, the Château Mouton Rothschild wine estate has commissioned an artist ever year to design the label for each new vintage. Euronews Culture spoke with Julien De Beaumarchais De Rothschild to discuss his family's long-standing tradition.

20 February 2024

Latvia

Alcohol sales from Baltics to Russia surge despite Ukraine war

Latvia and Lithuania are accused of acting as middlemen between Western producers of booze and Russia.

19 February 2024

wellbeing

Which countries in Europe have the highest rates of underage drinking?

More than a third of adolescents in the EU reported heavy episodic drinking, twice the number of adults. It's a major issue in one country in particular.

17 February 2024

Partner content

Raising a Glass to Success: The Story of Ron Barceló

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To sip the smooth, golden rum of Ron Barceló is also to savour the story of a Dominican brand achieving global renown.

16 February 2024

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia opens its first alcohol shop in more than 70 years

While restricted to non-Muslim diplomats, the store in Riyadh comes as Saudi Prince bin Salman aims to transform the kingdom into a destination for tourism and business.

24 January 2024

Health news

MEPs healthy drinking resolution irks WHO

World Health Organisation (WHO) claims scientifically proven link between alcohol and cancer downplayed by MEPs in recent resolution, and is not prepared to let the matter go.

8 January 2024

Health news

Dry January, Veganuary: What are the benefits and the risks?

We take a look at this month’s most popular challenges, and ask experts for advice on how to get things right.

8 January 2024

The Cube

Does Dry January actually work?

Every January, most of us pledge to work on ourselves. Some try to abstain from alcohol for the month. But does Dry January make us healthier?

1 January 2024

Food and Drink

Remedies for the morning after: 12 hangover cures from around Europe

From pickle juice to vodka socks and bird droppings, here are the post-drinking cures you may need in your life after a big night like the 31st...

31 December 2023

wellbeing

These 'bad solutions' won't undo risk of drink-driving

A French non-profit organisation has warned people against using "bad solutions" to mitigate the risk of drink-driving, adding that the best plan is not to drive at all.

29 December 2023

Lifestyle

From binge to mindful drinking: More young Europeans are boozing less

Boosted by healthier lifestyles and the influence of social media, more young people are now embracing mindful drinking and they're increasingly aware of what and how much booze they consume.

21 December 2023

Design

Let the countdown begin: A guide to the best 2023 advent calendars

It’s the first day of December and that can only mean one thing: The countdown to Christmas has begun. But what kind of advent calendar do you have, and isn't it time you got a better one?

1 December 2023

Food and Drink

Grapes of wrath: Why French winemakers are protesting a new proposal

French vineyards are in crisis. A government proposal to set minimum pricing on alcohol threatens to make things worse.

27 November 2023

wellbeing

Revealed: Why a glass of red wine can give some of us headaches

Some people get a headache within 30 minutes to three hours after indulging in one or two glasses of red wine.

21 November 2023

Food and Drink

Rare Scotch whisky becomes world's most expensive bottle

A rare bottle of whisky has broken the record for the most expensive wine or spirit sold at auction.

20 November 2023

Denmark

Denmark to restrict sale of alcohol to young people

A 2019 study estimated that 40% of young Danes aged 15-16 had been drunk in the previous 30 days, the highest proportion in Europe, where the average is 13%.

14 November 2023

wellbeing

This European country tops list of the world’s worst binge drinkers

Romania and the UK were named as the next worst offenders in the developed world in the OECD’s list of the worst heavy episodic drinkers.

8 November 2023

Partner content

Three ultra-premium Dominican rum blends capture the essence of Barceló’s elixir

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Only select brands can showcase the wisdom and knowledge acquired over nearly a century of expertise in the field. It’s during these moments that they excel, creating unique experiences to delight connoisseur's palates, such as Ron Barceló’s Rare Blends Collection.

6 November 2023