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Sport
How Sake, Wagyu and Seaweed won over Michelin-starred chefs
Japan’s culinary heritage, known as Washoku, is a treasure that has captivated enthusiasts and top European chefs alike. In this…
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Asia
China to take anti-dumping measures against EU brandy imports
Beijing said in August that it would not impose provisional tariffs on European brandy makers even though it had found…
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Germany
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. ADVERTISEMENT Millions of drinkers…
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Germany
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. ADVERTISEMENT…
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Asia
Six dead in Thailand after drinking bootleg liquor
BANGKOK: At least six people have died and more than 20 have been hospitalised in Thailand after drinking methanol-laced bootleg alcohol,…
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Travel
Doing Dry January? The ‘dry tripping’ travel trend is for you
Alcohol-free tours and hotel mocktail menus prove you don’t need to drink to have fun. ADVERTISEMENT Millions of drinkers around…
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Travel
‘Renew your view’: Amsterdam tries new tack to deter drunken tourists
Amsterdam is softening its ‘stay away’ messaging – but it still wants to deter rowdy visitors. ADVERTISEMENT Amsterdam has desperately…
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Travel
Why is Milan banning late night takeaways in its city centre?
Milan is cracking down on late night revellers with a ban on takeaway food and drink. ADVERTISEMENT Milan is cracking…
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Spain
Have you been to The World’s Best Bar? (It’s in Europe)
In the Top 50 establishments of 2023, a grand total of 22 are in Europe. Spain tops the list, and…
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Asia
Commentary: Everything costs more, so why is Japan making beer cheaper?
CAUSE FOR CHEER In 2017, the government decided it had enough. After revenue from beer had fallen 30 per cent…
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