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Europe in Motion

Alcohol consumption: Who are the heaviest drinkers in the EU?

Most EU countries drank less between 2013 and 2023, but Portugal, Spain and Romania bucked the trend, with per-capita alcohol use climbing by two litres or more.

Health news

Greece launches digital tools to enforce alcohol and tobacco sales ban

Three digital tools aim to help Greece curb the sale of tobacco and alcohol products to children and teenagers.

Health news

Heavy drinkers at higher risk of brain bleeds in old age, study finds

Heavy drinkers were aged 64 on average when they had a stroke, compared to 75 among people who drank less alcohol.

Travel News

New travel alert flags methanol dangers in 11 more destinations

Drinking cheap, unsealed or bootleg drinks abroad can cause blindness or death, FCDO warns.

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Health news

Alcohol is fuelling thousands of cancer cases in Europe, WHO warns

Alcohol consumption is a major cause of cancer in Europe, the WHO's cancer research agency warned in a new report.

France

French car-sharing app fuels cheaper cross-border cigarette shopping

CarKlop allows French shoppers to share car rides for cross-border journeys to buy cheaper cigarettes and alcohol in other EU countries such as Italy.

Health news

Any amount of alcohol raises dementia risks, study warns

The more alcohol you drink the higher your risk of dementia, the study found.

Health news

WHO accuses corporate giants of blocking ‘life-saving’ health policies

The move comes days ahead of a high-level meeting at the United Nations General Assembly that will focus on chronic diseases.

Culture Series

Savalan Valley puts Azerbaijan on the global wine tourism map

In partnership with Azpromo

With its unique terroir and mineral-rich soils, Azerbaijan’s Savalan Valley produces award-winning wines. We met the director of one of its most celebrated wineries.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.