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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Why do smart people often have a weakness for wine? Science has a surprising answer.

Recent studies reveal a surprising correlation: the higher a person's intelligence, the more likely they are to consume alcohol frequently and in larger quantities.

Mar 1 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

"Returning Home Drunk"

The article discusses the cultural implications of returning home intoxicated in Iceland.

Feb 16 • 14:18 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The Alcohol-Free Trend is Changing France. Young People Want Something Completely Different.

France is witnessing a surge in alcohol-free establishments, reflecting a shift in the drinking habits among younger generations.

Feb 14 • 14:53 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Bolek Polívka's play Angel in Alcohol is a tribute to actor Pecha. Premiering in Prague on Friday

The new play 'Angel in Alcohol' by Bolek Polívka premieres in Prague as a tribute to the late actor Jiří Pecha.

Feb 13 • 10:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Comment: The Silent Problem of Ski Jumpers – Vodka Tsat Tsat Tsaa

The article discusses the past drinking culture among ski jumpers, reflecting on how it has improved over the years, particularly focusing on events in the early 2010s.

Feb 12 • 09:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

The era of low-alcohol cocktails: a journey through bars with lower-proof drinks but the same spark

The article explores the growing trend of low-alcohol cocktails and the shift among younger generations towards more conscious drinking habits, highlighting the rise of NoLo (no/low alcohol) beverages.

Jan 12 • 23:03 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Higher Prices for Alcohol - 'Not a Culture War, but an Expression of Political Responsibility'

German health politicians are advocating for higher alcohol prices to stabilize health insurance contributions, claiming it is a matter of political responsibility rather than moral policing.

Jan 11 • 14:19 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Higher Prices for Alcohol - "Not a Culture War, But an Expression of Political Responsibility"

German health politicians from the Union and SPD are advocating for higher alcohol prices to stabilize health insurance contributions, arguing it's a matter of political responsibility rather than paternalism.

Jan 11 • 14:19 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

The global alcohol map: How much do the Greeks drink

The article discusses significant disparities in alcohol consumption worldwide, highlighting Europe's distinction and the influence of religion on drinking habits.

Jan 8 • 13:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Everyone says the same thing as video shows 1970s pub-goers' views on low-alcohol beer

A nostalgic news clip from 1978 reveals 1970s pub-goers' perceptions of low-alcohol beer, highlighting how societal attitudes toward drinking have evolved over the past fifty years.

Jan 8 • 12:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

Cheers! What we used to toast with and what hasn't changed since then

The article discusses the various beverages people toast with during New Year's celebrations, highlighting the trend towards sparkling wines while noting that the choice varies greatly based on personal taste and availability.

Dec 31 • 05:30 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

The End of a Taboo: Italy Greenlights Alcohol-Free Wine

Italy has officially recognized alcohol-free wine, breaking a long-standing taboo that deemed such beverages not real wine, amid fears of diluting the country's wine culture.

Dec 30 • 13:59 UTC

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