Alcohol

Europe in Motion

European brews: Alcohol-free sector grows 11%

The alcohol-free beer sector grew by 11% in 2024. While Germany leads in production, the Netherlands is the EU's biggest exporter.

20/08/2025

World News

Thirteen dead and dozens ill from alcohol poisoning in Kuwait

The country's health ministry said hospitals had registered 63 methanol-related cases since Saturday.

14/08/2025

wellbeing

Americans are rethinking alcohol amid concerns over health risks

A new survey found that 54 per cent of US adults drink alcohol, the lowest point in the past three decades.

14/08/2025

Brussels, My Love?

The battle for the EU budget - who wins, who loses?

In this edition of our weekly talk show, participants discuss the launch of the EU budget deliberations, attempts to raise taxes on tobacco and alcohol and the major escalation in Europe's scrutiny of the fast fashion business model.

26/07/2025

Health news

Greece wants to jail people for selling alcohol or tobacco to children

The law is wide-reaching. Here's what's in it.

04/07/2025

Health news

WHO wants higher taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks

The WHO believes tax hikes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks could prevent 50 million premature deaths over the next half-century.

04/07/2025

Green News

Lisbon launches citywide reusable cup scheme to cut plastic waste

The system could remove thousands of discarded cups from Lisbon's public spaces every night.

03/07/2025

Travel News

Porto cracks down on the sale of alcohol at night

Supermarkets and bottle shops will no longer be able to sell alcohol for consumption on public roads after 9pm.

25/06/2025

Partner content

Working together to promote a better and healthier drinking culture in Europe

Partner content presented by spiritsEUROPE

Across the EU, discussions are taking place in various fora as to how best to address harmful alcohol consumption as part of broader efforts to improve public health and promote prevention measures.

13/06/2025

Health news

Beer consumption in Belgium continues to decline

According to an annual report of the Belgian Brewers association, total beer consumption fell by a further 2% in 2024.

08/06/2025

Design

Louis Vuitton fights Portuguese liqueur firm over 'same logo' use

Louis Vuitton has filed a lawsuit against a small Portuguese liqueur firm it accuses of using a logo too similar to the French luxury fashion label's own famous lettering.

05/06/2025

Business

Guinness maker Diageo braces for a €133 million US tariff hit

The British multinational alcoholic beverage company also announced a $500 million savings plan.

19/05/2025

Partner content

It’s soooooo fine: Finlandia Vodka and the martini revival

Partner content presented by Finlandia

Launching across Europe this week, Finlandia Vodka’s new campaign puts the spotlight on alternative drinking moments — no bar counters, no dress codes — just easygoing pleasure, whenever and however it comes.

14/05/2025

Destinations

I explored Europe’s ‘booziest’ city without touching a drop of beer

Despite its reputation for rowdy pub crawls and unruly Stag dos, this European city has so much more to offer

26/04/2025

Europe News

Cheers! Brussels bets on alcohol-free wine

The European Commission recently presented measures to strengthen the competitiveness of the wine sector and that includes the promotion of alcohol-free wine.

08/04/2025

wellbeing

Which country is home to Europe's heaviest drinkers?

Alcohol consumption in the EU has declined by 0.5 litres between 2010 and 2020. Bucking the trend, several countries have increased their consumption.

05/04/2025

Business

Why Trump's trade wars are threatening already vulnerable brewers

US craft brewers, already contending with a slump in sales, are set to be impacted by President Trump's trade tariffs.

31/03/2025

Radio Schuman

Is non-alcoholic wine no longer a taboo in Europe?

The EU has proposed a new wine package supporting the non-alcoholic wine market.

31/03/2025

Food and Drink

Heineken campaign aims to find new owner for family-run Irish pub

As Irish families struggle to keep pubs independent, Heineken is looking for a new owner to take over a remote island pub that's been run by the same family for 155 years.

17/03/2025

Europe News

Trump proposes 200% tariff on EU alcohol imports in trade escalation

The move comes in response to an EU tariff on US whiskey imports.

13/03/2025