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Crime & Justice

Drunk mother did not let her teenage son into the house for four days

A mother in Lithuania prevented her teenage son from entering their home for four days due to her intoxication and refusal to respond to knocks and phone calls.

Mar 23 • 09:14 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Porta Nolana Incident: 34-Year-Old Arrested for Road Homicide After Killing Two Women While Drunk

A 34-year-old man has been arrested for road homicide in Naples after fatally hitting two women while under the influence of alcohol.

Mar 23 • 08:11 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Grandfather opens fire on 23-year-old grandson after an argument under the influence of alcohol

A grandfather shot his 23-year-old grandson during a family dispute in Himachal Pradesh, indicating the violent escalation of personal conflicts.

Mar 23 • 07:52 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

After the accident in Panevėžys, the police found both missing driver's licenses and sober mind

A driver in Panevėžys caused an accident while lacking a valid driver's license and being under the influence of alcohol.

Mar 23 • 07:35 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Protests in Damascus Against Plans to Significantly Restrict Alcohol Sales

Protests erupted in Damascus in response to a government decree significantly restricting alcohol sales in restaurants and bars.

Mar 23 • 06:02 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Fights broke out in the yard of an apartment building in Kaunas, threats of retribution made

A brawl occurred in a Kaunas apartment yard, leading to arrests and an investigation by law enforcement.

Mar 23 • 05:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

A screenshot of a video filmed from the back seat revealed a shameful fact about the 17-year-old driver's crash

A 17-year-old driver crashed a car while intoxicated and unlicensed, driven by peer pressure from younger passengers.

Mar 23 • 04:47 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Video of stunts with a bottle of alcohol in hand while riding a bike in Bengaluru

A troubling incident in Bengaluru shows two young men performing stunts on a motorcycle while drinking alcohol, raising serious concerns about road safety.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Pastor Stumbled Drunk, Corporal Brewed Moonshine – We Received Information on the Conduct of Finnish Soldiers That Is Not Suitable for Daylight

Finnish peacekeepers are facing serious allegations regarding their conduct, as recent investigations reveal disturbing behaviors reported in the past year.

Mar 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

In testimony, the suspect admits to consuming alcohol but denies hitting a young man after a motorcycle fall

A 50-year-old driver admitted to consuming alcohol during questioning but denied hitting 19-year-old motorcyclist Hugo Silva Ferreira after he fell off his motorcycle in Gurupi, Brazil.

Mar 23 • 00:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Divinópolis maintains 8th position among cities in MG with the highest alcohol consumption

Divinópolis ranks 8th in the state of Minas Gerais for alcohol consumption in 2025, with significant annual spending by its residents.

Mar 22 • 19:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

BBB 26: Chaiany Andrade drinks too much, confronts Juliano Floss and argues with Ana Paula Renault

In the latest episode of BBB 26, Chaiany Andrade excessively consumes alcohol, leading to confrontations with fellow contestants.

Mar 22 • 18:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Video: he said he hadn't drunk, but tested positive for alcohol and confessed

A driver in Buenos Aires tested positive for alcohol despite claiming he hadn't consumed any, later admitting to having drunk whisky hours earlier.

Mar 22 • 18:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

SP has an average of 70 cases per day of domestic violence associated with alcohol use

A recent study revealed that there are 70 daily cases of domestic violence related to alcohol consumption in São Paulo, totaling over 50,000 incidents from 2023 to 2024.

Mar 22 • 13:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Five injured in head-on collision of cars in the Benešov area. One of the drivers tested positive for alcohol

A head-on collision in the Benešov region has left five people injured, with one driver found to be under the influence of alcohol.

Mar 22 • 11:38 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Ampelokipoi: Drunken driver crashed into 14 cars

A 40-year-old driver caused damage to 14 vehicles in Ampelokipoi after being under the influence of alcohol.

Mar 22 • 11:26 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Life & Tech

'Bolt' robotaxi in Europe, car determines alcohol intoxication and new 'Google Maps'. Technology news

The latest episode of 'Digital Breakfast' discusses innovations in technology including Bolt's robotaxi services in Europe and new features in Google Maps.

Mar 22 • 07:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

A man seriously drunk injured a friend with a knife in Mažeikiai

In Mažeikiai, a heavily intoxicated man injured a friend with a knife, leading to the latter being hospitalized.

Mar 22 • 07:10 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Six alarming signals that indicate possible alcohol addiction

The article outlines six key signs that suggest a potential problem with alcohol addiction, emphasizing that dependency often develops slowly and may not be immediately recognizable.

Mar 21 • 22:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Armand Duplantis Hears Wilma Murro's Alcohol Revelation – Completely Different Approach

Armand Duplantis expressed his contrasting views on alcohol after hearing Wilma Murro's decision to abstain from drinking.

Mar 21 • 21:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Armand Duplantis Reveals Alcohol Habit: 'I Always Drink'

Armand Duplantis openly shares his habit of drinking alcohol, asserting that he enjoys celebrating after competitions.

Mar 21 • 21:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Drunk driver crashes car into house and is arrested in flagrante in Buri

A drunk driver was arrested for crashing into a house in Buri, Brazil, after admitting to having consumed alcohol before driving and failing a breathalyzer test.

Mar 21 • 20:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman who suffered 40% burns in alcohol explosion leaves ICU: 'New opportunity'

Katiucha de Souza Barbosa, a public servant, received her release from the ICU after suffering severe burns in an alcohol explosion during a birthday celebration.

Mar 21 • 20:38 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

‘Grandparents’ happy hour’ bill would let senior homes serve alcohol without a license

A new bill in Minnesota aims to allow senior living facilities to serve alcohol to residents without needing a liquor license, potentially enhancing social interactions among seniors.

Mar 21 • 17:43 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Systembolaget wants to extend delivery times for home delivery

Systembolaget aims to extend the hours for alcohol home delivery to better accommodate increasing e-commerce demand, a proposal supported by the responsible minister.

Mar 21 • 17:08 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Opens for home delivery of alcohol - outside Systembolaget's opening hours

Systembolaget is considering extending home delivery and delivery to agents outside of its regular store hours to adapt to changing consumer behavior and increased demand for digital purchases.

Mar 21 • 14:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

12-year-old girl hospitalized after drinking vodka in MT

A 12-year-old girl was hospitalized in Brazil after showing signs of intoxication from consuming vodka, with a 19-year-old man suspected of providing her the alcohol.

Mar 21 • 13:36 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Widespread habit may raise colorectal cancer risk more than you think

Drinking alcohol is now identified as a significant risk factor for colorectal cancer, particularly among younger adults under 50, according to the American Cancer Society.

Mar 21 • 13:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Premiere for alcohol in the morning: 'Now sin is back'

A Swedish innkeeper has been granted permission to serve alcohol at breakfast, a move that has stirred cultural discussions on morning drinking in Sweden.

Mar 21 • 12:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

László Krasznahorkai: "One in ten Hungarians is alcoholic... and I think that's little with Orbán"

Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai discusses issues in Hungary, particularly alcohol addiction, and critiques the country's leadership under Viktor Orbán.

Mar 21 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Man thrown out of a window during a conflict in Klaipeda is being treated in the hospital

Two intoxicated men were arrested after throwing a man out of a window during a conflict in Klaipeda, Lithuania.

Mar 21 • 06:11 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Horrific attack in KlaipÄ—da: two men pushed their victim out of a window

Two men in KlaipÄ—da were arrested after pushing a 37-year-old man out of a window during a conflict, leaving him hospitalized with injuries.

Mar 21 • 06:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Wilma Murto gave up alcohol – Noticed two things

Finnish pole vaulter Wilma Murto has refrained from alcohol for over a year and shares her experiences on social media.

Mar 21 • 05:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Podcast: Mikko Töyssy opens up for the first time about his food addiction: 'It's a bit like alcohol for an alcoholic'

Finnish actor and host Mikko Töyssy publicly discusses his struggles with food addiction for the first time in a talk show hosted by Aki Linnanahde.

Mar 21 • 04:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

They crashed an Audi into a truck near Prague and fled. One returned and registered 1.7 per mille

An individual involved in a car crash near Prague returned later with a high blood alcohol level after fleeing the scene.

Mar 20 • 20:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

HU: Incomprehensibly Expensive Whiskey to Alko

Alko will sell an exceptionally expensive bottle of Glenfarclas whiskey for 23,498 euros next week.

Mar 20 • 19:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple arrested suspected of producing and selling adulterated alcoholic beverages in MS

A couple has been arrested in Campo Grande, Brazil, on suspicion of producing and selling adulterated alcoholic beverages following an investigation that began after an anonymous complaint.

Mar 20 • 19:18 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

High intoxication and vomit – nightclub Cinco in Umeå warned

The nightclub Cinco in Umeå has received warnings from the police due to multiple incidents of high intoxication among guests and insufficient security measures.

Mar 20 • 17:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Three restaurants closed in Härjedalen – major deficiencies discovered

Three restaurants in Härjedalen run by the same company have been closed due to a revocation of their serving permits for failing to adhere to alcohol regulations.

Mar 20 • 17:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

She refused a breathalyzer test at work, was fired, and the Justice ordered her to be compensated with more than 45 thousand dollars

An Australian company was ordered to compensate a worker with $45,000 after she was fired for refusing to undergo a breathalyzer test at work.

Mar 20 • 16:21 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

A German club imposes an 'unprecedented' punishment on its French star after the 'electric scooter' incident

Hamburg football club has imposed unprecedented disciplinary action on French player Jean-Luc Dombé for driving under the influence and later using an electric scooter.

Mar 20 • 16:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver without a driver's license and with 'yellow cachaça' in the car collides head-on with truck on MG-190

A 45-year-old driver without a license and under the influence of alcohol was seriously injured in a head-on collision with a truck on MG-190 in Brazil.

Mar 20 • 15:35 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Three heavily drunk mothers in Kurzeme were unable to care for their children

Three separate cases in Kurzeme involved mothers found intoxicated, putting their children at risk according to the police report.

Mar 20 • 13:43 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Driving drunk on the Riccheri: he said he had not drunk anything but exceeded the alcohol limit

A driver on the Riccheri highway claimed he had not consumed alcohol but registered a blood alcohol level exceeding the limits, prompting law enforcement to intervene.

Mar 20 • 13:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Unclear whether Ricky Hatton meant to take own life, coroner rules

A coroner in Stockport ruled that it is unclear whether boxer Ricky Hatton intended to take his own life, noting his high alcohol level at the time of death.

Mar 20 • 09:26 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Police officer's shadow Alden Kirss: most challenges are alcohol-related

Alden Kirss, the lead actor in the new crime series "Viimasel piiril," discusses his experience shadowing police in Narva, where he found that most challenges faced by officers are related to alcohol.

Mar 20 • 07:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Wilma Murto gave up alcohol – quickly realized one thing

Pole vaulter Wilma Murto has abstained from alcohol for one and a half years, exploring the social implications of avoiding drinking.

Mar 20 • 04:21 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Sports

Chahal's Big Decision Before IPL 2026: Saying Goodbye to Alcohol

Yuzvendra Chahal has decided to quit alcohol for better fitness ahead of IPL 2026.

Mar 20 • 04:17 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Sports

This cricketer quit drinking, made a big decision before IPL

Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal revealed that he has quit drinking alcohol six months prior to the IPL 2026 season for better fitness and performance.

Mar 20 • 02:31 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Stoffer, alcohol, and graduation music with misogynistic lyrics - this is also Norway

The high-profile trial of Marius Borg Høiby concluded after seven weeks in Oslo, with the judge set to announce a verdict in June.

Mar 19 • 18:41 UTC

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