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Europe in Motion

Which European country is set to excel in the Dry January challenge?

Initiatives such as Dry January and Damp January gain increasing popularity, with millions of people said to be taking part across Europe.

wellbeing

Dry January: How drinking alcohol can affect your health

Alcohol has been linked to over 200 health conditions, including cancers, cardiovascular disease, and more.

Health news

US top doctor calls for cancer warning labels on alcoholic drinks

The recommendation isn’t legally binding, but could help bring public awareness to the health risks associated with alcohol.

Europe in Motion

Cheering for 2025? Sparkling wine production in EU fell by 8%

Despite an 8% decrease in sparkling wine production and exports in the EU in 2023, Italy's Prosecco topped EU bubbly wine exports, surpassing French Champagne.

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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.

Economy

Fancy a beer? Where in Europe will you have to pay the most tax on it?

The EU requires member states to levy a minimum excise duty on beer but the majority of countries actually charge more.

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.

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.

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.

Business

Carlsberg sees 'fake' Spanish lager brewed in UK gulping into profits

A number of firms brand their beer as Spanish or Italian even though the products are brewed in the UK.

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

Diageo spirits sink as Latin American sales fail to perform

London spirits maker Diageo's shares dropped 8% in early trading as it reported plummeting sales in Latin America and the Caribbean. The spirits maker warned that challenges remain.

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.

Creators

Is this Spain's most disruptive bartender?

From sweet to sour and all things in-between, Antonio Naranjo has very probably mixed it up and served it in glass, As a master mixologist, he seeks to combine weird and wonderful flavours to create incredible cocktails.

Food and Drink

French beer gains popularity in Belgium

Over the last ten years, French brewers have been increasing production as their beers have become more popular.

Economy

Beer prices in Europe: How much will fans pay during the 2024 Euros?

Beer prices vary widely across European capitals, with the highest costs found in the Nordic region, the UK, and France. The rankings shift significantly when considering the price level for alcoholic beverages calculated using purchasing power parities.

Health news

These four industries cause 2.7 million deaths in Europe

A new report shows how certain industries impact health and premature mortality in the World Health Organisation's European region.

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.