In the red: global wine sales fall to lowest levels since 1961
Consumption and production falls in almost every market as industry fears a ‘generational’ change in drinking habits Worldwide consumption of wine fell in 2024 to...
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Ryanair calls for limit of two alcoholic drinks at airports in Europe
Airline asks authorities to impose new curbs as it seeks to recover €15,000 in costs related to diverted flight Ryanair wants a limit of two...
Munich, home of the Oktoberfest, to open alcohol-free beer garden
Die Null is part of efforts to cut antisocial behaviour in city seen as global centre of beer drinking Munich, home of Germany’s world-renowned Oktoberfest...
Belgian man whose body makes its own alcohol cleared of drunk-driving
Bruges court heard how defendant had condition called auto-brewery syndrome sometimes brought on by intestinal problems A Belgian man has been acquitted of drunk-driving because...
Row in France as government reluctant to back dry January
Addiction experts urge state to promote month of abstinence but alcohol lobby says idea is out of step with French culture Dry January is at...
