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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

USA: 45-Day Imprisonment for 25-Year-Old Who Gave Alcohol to a Bird

A 25-year-old American has been sentenced to 45 days in prison for giving alcohol to a protected bird in Los Angeles.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Convicted for giving alcohol to an oak hawk

An individual has been convicted for providing alcohol to an oak hawk in Iceland.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Receptionist leaves hospital and talks about the alcohol explosion that left her parents and uncles in ICU in AC

Victim Vitรณria Leite discusses her recovery after an alcohol explosion injured eight, leaving her family members in critical condition.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

I drank so much vodka and wine my skin turned yellow and my urine was black

A man named Sean Holland, who struggled with severe alcohol addiction, shares his journey from excessive drinking to sobriety and helping others.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Pune Porsche case: Main accused's father seeks bail, Supreme Court issues notice

In the notable Pune Porsche case, the Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Maharashtra government regarding the bail plea of Vishal Agarwal, father of the minor accused.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

49-year-old arrested after accident in downtown Thessaloniki - He was driving under the influence of alcohol

A 49-year-old man was arrested for dangerous driving after he was involved in an accident in downtown Thessaloniki while under the influence of alcohol.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Two students hospitalized after consuming alcohol โ€“ store employee arrested

Two underage girls were hospitalized in Thessaloniki after consuming alcohol during a school trip from Athens, leading to the arrest of a store employee for supplying the alcohol.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Do you have high blood pressure? These drinks should not be consumed

The article discusses the beverages that individuals with high blood pressure should avoid to manage their condition effectively.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
Crime & Justice

The conflicted Panevฤ—ลพys resident's blood alcohol level exceeded seven promille

A woman born in 1987 was arrested after inflicting physical pain on another woman with a blood alcohol concentration of 3.31 promille in Panevฤ—ลพys, Lithuania.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Heraklion: Car crashed into mini-market's glass facade โ€“ The driver was under the influence of alcohol

A 47-year-old driver, under the influence of alcohol, crashed his car into the glass facade of a mini-market in Heraklion's city center after colliding with a parked vehicle.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Costs of Alcohol Abuse, the Home Appliance Crisis, and Merz's Visit to China

A podcast discusses the rising costs of alcohol abuse in Poland, the challenges facing the household appliance industry, and a notable visit by a Polish politician to China.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The victory of a 'sister of courage' against the Russian child indoctrination machinery

Ksenia Koldin, at just 21 years old, shares her brave journey in recovering her brother from a Russian re-education camp after their family faced struggles with alcohol.

Feb 26 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Krzysztof Adam Kowalczyk: What will replace the monopoly

The author critiques the excessive availability of alcohol in Poland and the societal costs associated with it, arguing against the convenience stores' role in promoting alcohol consumption.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Alcohol Map of Poland. Which Cities are Tightening the Screws

The article discusses the rising social costs of alcohol consumption in Poland and the measures taken by major cities to limit alcohol use.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Alcohol costs Poland billions. Local authorities say: enough

Alcohol consumption in Poland is estimated to cost the economy between 0.9% and 2.5% of GDP, raising alarm among local authorities.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Does Prohibition Pay Off? Data from Major Cities Surprises

A report highlights the significant economic and social costs associated with alcohol consumption in Poland, estimating that these costs could exceed 100 billion PLN by 2026.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Daughter detailed family turmoil before North Carolina mom vanished for 24 years before turning up alive

A North Carolina mother missing for over 20 years has been found alive, with details emerging about her tumultuous marriage and struggles with alcohol abuse prior to her disappearance.

Feb 26 โ€ข 01:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

NAFDAC has powers to ban sachet alcohol โ€“ Health ministry

The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health asserts that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has the legal authority to prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages in small containers.

Feb 26 โ€ข 00:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested after throwing alcohol on his mother and threatening to set her on fire in Charqueada

A 43-year-old man was arrested for threatening to set his 67-year-old mother on fire after dousing her with alcohol in Charqueada, Brazil.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Alcohol Flowed at Olympic Hockey Players' Gold Celebration at Strip Club โ€“ Shocking Total Bill Revealed

The U.S. men's Olympic hockey team celebrated their gold medal victory at a Miami nightclub, amassing a hefty bill of $150,000 in drinks.

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Editorial: Parliament Representatives Fight Again Over Where Finns Can Buy Alcohol

Finnish parliament members are once again at odds over regulations governing alcohol sales, reigniting a longstanding debate over the legality of ordering alcohol from other EU countries.

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

United States: a man sentenced to prison after making a bird of prey drink alcohol in a park

A 25-year-old American, Cesar Gustavo Diaz, has been sentenced to 45 days in prison for cruelty to animals after making a Cooper's hawk drink alcohol.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
Crime & Justice

Klaipeda couple fails to avoid scandal and violence at night: police were called

A violent incident involving a couple in Klaipeda led to police intervention after reports of physical abuse were received.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Driver investigated for hitting and killing cyclists on RS-115 went to a bar and nightclub before the accident, police say

A driver accused of fatally hitting three cyclists on RS-115 had consumed alcohol at local establishments shortly before the incident, according to police investigations.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Mormon-born soda craze is replacing coffee and cocktails across America

The trend of 'dirty soda,' which originated in Utah, is gaining popularity across the U.S. as a customizable and alcohol-free beverage alternative.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Photos: Alcohol flowed and cigars burned - The USA's NHL stars had an outrageous bar bill

The U.S. men's hockey team celebrated their Olympic gold medal with a wild night at a Miami nightclub, resulting in a staggering bar bill of $150,000.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The crisis of the popular messaging service deepens in Russia

A Moscow court has fined Telegram 7 million rubles for failing to remove content related to alcohol and LGBTQ+ issues, reflecting the Russian government's ongoing efforts to restrict the app's usage.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Study: Parts of a Drunken Person's Brain Encapsulate Themselves

A new study reveals that alcohol consumption leads to altered communication between regions of the brain, with each area processing information more independently.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Immediate drug and alcohol tests for high-risk activities: the news in workplaces

In Italy, new regulations permit immediate drug and alcohol testing for employees suspected of substance use during high-risk work activities.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Sports

A turn has taken place in the scandal involving the Finnish coach at the Olympics

Finnish ski jumping team's head coach Igor Medved was removed from the Milan Cortina Olympics following alcohol-related misconduct and will not participate in upcoming World Cup events.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Drunk drivers wreak havoc in the capital, Vilnius region, and Klaipฤ—da

Drunk driving incidents were reported in Vilnius and surrounding areas, with multiple drivers exceeding legal blood alcohol limits and causing accidents.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

'The boys here do not drink alcohol, marry them'

Two sisters from Bhopal, Amreen and Afreen, have been accused of running a conversion and gang rape syndicate targeting Hindu girls, as revealed by a victim who worked as a beautician.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Do Poles want a night-time alcohol ban? The survey leaves no illusions

A recent survey indicates that a significant majority of Poles support the implementation of a nationwide ban on alcohol sales during night hours.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man breaks promise not to drink and assaults girlfriend after she ends the relationship in MG

A young man assaulted his girlfriend after breaking a promise not to drink alcohol, leading to her ending their relationship in Joรฃo Pinheiro, Brazil.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
World

"Growing Concern" โ€“ A Surprising Problem in Russia

Russia is facing a recruitment challenge for the war in Ukraine, increasingly relying on individuals with alcohol and drug problems.

Feb 25 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Crime & Justice

In Klaipฤ—da โ€“ Shots Fired by a Drunk Man: Gun Used in Shopping Center

A 21-year-old man was arrested after firing a gun in a shopping center in Klaipฤ—da while under the influence of alcohol.

Feb 25 โ€ข 05:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Last year's nationwide obesity rate increased by 1%... cigarette usage and alcohol consumption rates decreased

The national obesity rate in South Korea rose to 35.4% last year, while rates of tobacco use and high-risk drinking showed a decline.

Feb 25 โ€ข 03:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Is Jitan Ram Manjhi against the liquor ban?

NDA leader Jitan Ram Manjhi has criticized the liquor ban, claiming that false cases are being filed against poor individuals, particularly in alcohol-related cases.

Feb 25 โ€ข 01:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Chimpanzees test positive for alcohol: like one or two drinks a day

A study found that many wild chimpanzees are consuming alcohol by eating overripe fruits, similar to one or two drinks a day for humans.

Feb 25 โ€ข 00:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
Life & Tech

Camila Sosa Villada: "As a child, I kept my parents' lovers, the blows at night, and the violence of alcohol to myself"

Argentinian writer and actress Camila Sosa Villada discusses her latest book and the complexities of truth in her writing during a Zoom interview from Cรณrdoba while connecting with audiences in Madrid.

Feb 24 โ€ข 23:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Road Code: Starting today, alco-lock on cars of those convicted of drunk driving

From today, it is mandatory for vehicles owned by individuals convicted of driving under the influence to have an alcohol detection system installed at their own expense.

Feb 24 โ€ข 16:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Star of Koti kuntoon series goes to prison - judge hands down tough sentence

Zachery Ty Bryan, known for the comedy series 'Home Improvement,' has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for drunk driving with a blood alcohol level nearly double the legal limit.

Feb 24 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

An aggressive drunk man attacked a security guard, another broke into an apartment

A 25-year-old inebriated man assaulted a security guard in Tartu, Estonia, leading to police intervention and the arrest of the assailant.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Found a ton of beer

Norwegian customs officials discovered over a ton of alcohol during an inspection at the ร˜rje border crossing.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

New Turn in the Alcohol Scandal: Finland's Coach Side-Lined

Finland's ski jumping head coach Igor Medved has been sidelined from the team ahead of upcoming World Cup events due to issues related to alcohol use during the Olympics.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Sandra Borch sentenced to prison โ€“ may avoid serving time

Former Norwegian minister Sandra Borch has been sentenced to prison for drunk driving but may avoid serving time if she meets certain conditions.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Chaos at the Resort After Being Stopped from Drinking Alcohol... FIR Filed Against a Gujarati Family in Arunachal

An FIR has been filed against a Gujarati family for misbehavior and threats at a resort in Arunachal Pradesh after they were stopped from drinking alcohol.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ambev fires manager accused of putting hand sanitizer in drinks during happy hour

A manager and another employee at Ambev were fired for allegedly serving drinks mixed with hand sanitizer during a company happy hour.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Nutritionist names two main foods to avoid to reduce risk of cancer

A nutritionist identifies alcohol and processed meats as the two main foods to avoid in order to reduce cancer risk, countering common misconceptions about other foods like sugar.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

She thought she had taken an innocuous drink but died hours later: "It could happen to anyone"

Kirsty McKie tragically died after consuming adulterated limoncello in Bali, prompting her mother to campaign for awareness about the dangers of consuming unsafe beverages.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:15 UTC

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