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Health news

France loses more money from tobacco and alcohol than it gains

A new report has found that the cost to public finances related to alcohol and tobacco use exceeds any money the state gains from taxes on those products.

Food and Drink

Cheers to Welsh whisky: Single malt gains official protection status

Raise your glasses and let's toast to Welsh whisky, as it joins lamb, cider and leeks in receiving the UK's special protected origin status.

wellbeing

Europeans are the world’s heaviest drinkers: How do countries compare?

Among the 10 countries that drink the most in the world, nine are in the EU. But there are big differences between nations.

Health news

Teenage vaping linked to binge drinking and cannabis use

A new survey has heightened concerns vaping might be a “gateway” to other harmful behaviours in teenagers.

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Ecotech

Inside the hop-growing warehouse in Spain that feels like a nightclub

The flowers are a key ingredient in beer. With crop yields falling, can vertical farming help future proof their supply?

Travel News

Watch Amsterdam’s dramatic new videos urging tourists to ‘stay away’

Amsterdam locals are fed up with drunken party tourism.

Healthcare

Minimum pricing on alcohol in Scotland has led to a drop in deaths

Minimum unit pricing is estimated to have averted 156 deaths a year since its introduction in May 2018.

wellbeing

The end of hangovers? Hormone shot quickly reverses drunkness in mice

The research into the effects of increased FGF21 hormone, which is produced by the liver, could be key to someday treating drunkenness in humans.

Travel News

'Budget British tourists' no longer welcome in this part of Spain

El aumento del número de visitantes tras la derogación de las normas COVID ha reavivado el debate sobre el turismo excesivo.

Climate

Tequila shortage: Could climate change threaten margaritas?

Skyrocketing demand, climate change and an endangered bat could threaten your favourite cocktail.

Food and Drink

Why do France's winemakers want to destroy their vineyards?

Red wine consumption is at an all-time low in France. The government and winemakers have come up with a destructive solution to the problem of overproduction.

Travel News

Cannabis smoking to be banned on the streets of Amsterdam

Residents say drug and alcohol abuse have made the inner city unliveable.

Culture news

Taking on good habits or breaking bad ones is possible beyond January

From dry January to veganuary - there's a wealth of choices on offer if you want to start each year in a more healthy, balanced fashion. But keeping good habits or breaking bad ones is not always easy. Euronews Culture is here to help you stay on right track all year long.

Destinations

Dry January: The best places for a sober getaway

Say goodbye to hangovers with these tips on how to have a brilliant alcohol-free trip.

Food and Drink

French billionaire François Pinault takes over Champagne Jacquesson

François Pinault, a French billionaire and owner of the luxury group Kering, has acquired Champagne Jacquesson, a small, prestigious champagne producer known for its high-quality sparkling wines

Travel News

Holidays in Dubai just got cheaper as 30 per cent alcohol tax scrapped

The move is expected to further the appeal of Dubai to tourists drawn by its more liberal lifestyle, compared to other Gulf cities.

Food and Drink

Grape expectations: India's biggest winemaker targets new TV audience

The pandemic has seen millions Indians change their daily habits in more ways than one. India's biggest winemaker is hoping to make big profits from a new market, driven by aspirational lifestyles depicted on television and streaming platforms.

Taste

Europe’s most exciting new wine destination will surprise you

Many of this country's small wineries don't produce enough bottles to export, meaning you'll have to book a trip to try them.

Travel News

Qatar’s only off licence requires a permit and appointment to enter

Fans say alcohol and the World Cup go ‘hand in hand’ - here’s how they’re navigating Qatar’s strict rules.

Culture news

A creative concept deliciously unites some of Europe's finest vines

The European Union's motto of "United in diversity" has been put in a bottle. The Borderless European Wine is a solidarity project that aims to combine the cultural creativity of the continent's winegrowers.