Alcohol
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United Kingdom
How absinthe became fashionable again in Europe
As the (over-age adults of the) world celebrate International Absinthe Day, we’re taking a look at the history and present…
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United Kingdom
Hedonism not hangovers: Ministry of Sound unveils sober rave series
A new series of sober raves are coming to one of London’s most iconic nightclubs. ADVERTISEMENT Ministry of Sound is…
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Asia
Thailand mulls lifting 53-year-old ban on afternoon alcohol sale in bid to boost tourism
Paetongtarn stressed that her administration seeks to balance tourism growth with social responsibility. “Though lifting restrictions can boost business revenue…
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United Kingdom
UK alcohol tax to jump from 1 February in new blow to industry
The UK’s alcohol sector is still struggling to recover from the lingering effects of the pandemic, as well as changing…
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United Kingdom
New show from BrewDog founder has largest cash prize in UK TV history
Amid accusations that Brits don’t work, BrewDog co-founder James Watt is starting a game show to fund British entrepreneurs. ADVERTISEMENT…
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United States
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. ADVERTISEMENT The…
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News
Fiji rules out alcohol poisoning in tourists’ mystery illness
Toxicology tests in Fiji have ruled out alcohol poisoning from a hotel bar’s cocktails as the cause of a mystery…
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Germany
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…
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Mexico
Taste of Mexico: Mezcal
This week’s taste of Mexico, mezcal, can be summed up with a classic idiom: “Para todo mal, mezcal; para todo…
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News
What exactly is ‘moderate drinking’? Here’s what the research suggests and how to think about it
Over the past several years, there has been a rise in alcohol-related deaths and a steady wave of news about…
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