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Beer is a bigger source of vitamin B6 than scientists realised

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Wine vs beer vs spirits: Which is the least bad for your health?

A study of 340,000 adults suggests not all alcohol carries the same risk - even at low to moderate levels, beer, cider and spirits were linked to higher mortality, while wine was associated with a lower risk.

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Greece launches app to stop alcohol and tobacco sales to kids

Greece now applies the age certification system favoured by the European Union

Food and Drink

Gin genies: British couple claim world's largest gin collection

A British couple began collecting gin bottles at their mid-Atlantic hotel, planning to stop at 1,000, but the private collection already tops 2,000. Their unique “Gin Library” is the brainchild of a pair who chose to make the Azores their home.

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Seeing influencers drink makes young adults want to drink too, study

The content young people see on social media influences their behaviour towards alcohol, according to a new study.

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Popular Croatia ‘party tourism’ destination proposes alcohol sales ban

Split wants to bring in the new measures this summer to curb late-night street partying.

Food and Drink

How low can you go: alcohol-free wines boost sales at Wine Paris show

With slogans like "No Alcohol, No Regrets", the message from the Wine Paris trade show in Paris is crystal clear, alcohol-free wine is moving up from being a back shelf, niche curiosity to a mainstream choice.

Health news

Nearly 40% of cancer cases are likely preventable, study says

A new study has revealed that more than one third of new cancer cases globally could be prevented by controlling common risk factors such as smoking and alcohol.

Travel News

Cold climate viticulture: Unexpected destinations for wine lovers

New developments in hybrid grapes and the effects of climate change have seen wine regions expanding ever further north over the past few decades.

United Kingdom

No more drunken sailors as UK navy sobers up alcohol policy

A traditional daily ration, or "tot", of rum was issued to Royal Navy personnel for about three centuries, until the practice ended in July 1970.

Europe Today

Who's most likely to suffer an alcohol-related fatal injury in Europe?

Men are nearly six times more likely than women to die from alcohol-related self-harm, as people in their 30s emerge as the most vulnerable age range.

Health news

WHO warns low taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol pose health risks

Low taxes, which are not in line with inflation, are ineffective in reducing alcohol or sugary drink consumption, the World Health Organization warns.

Health news

How much alcohol is safe to drink this Christmas? Experts can’t agree

Experts agree that alcohol is harmful for your body, but they disagree on where to set the limit.

Meet The Locals

Meet Macao’s first gin distillery owner

In partnership with Macao Government Tourism Office

In Macao, New Zealand–born pilot-turned-distiller Dan McAulay opened the first gin distillery.

Travel News

Thailand makes major change to alcohol laws

The afternoon alcohol sales ban dated to 1972, when it was passed to prevent civil servants from drinking during the workday.

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Sake and flavours: a journey through Tohoku

Partner content presented by Japan National Tourism Organization

As its Japanese name suggests, the region of Tohoku extends to the northeast of the archipelago. It includes the six prefectures of Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata and Fukushima, located between Tokyo to the south and the island of Hokkaido to the north.

Earth News

Why is France paying €130m for winemakers to uproot their vines?

France says it is ‘determined’ to rescue the wine industry from a crisis, but could its plan backfire?