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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Large action in the USA. FDA recalled nearly 90,000 bottles of pain medication for children

The FDA has recalled nearly 90,000 bottles of children's pain medication due to reports of black specks and other contaminants.

Mar 21 • 09:21 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The industrial park in Aš has grown. A world-renowned manufacturer of perfume bottles is now settling here.

A global manufacturer of perfume bottles is establishing operations in the expanded industrial park in Aš, Czechia.

Mar 20 • 13:40 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Ibuprofen syrup for children recalled in the USA - does this affect Estonia?

The FDA has recalled nearly 90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen syrup due to potential foreign contaminants, raising questions about its impact in Estonia.

Mar 20 • 12:28 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

In these bottles, you will taste spring

A writer reflects on the anticipation of spring in Norway despite persistent cold weather conditions.

Mar 20 • 05:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

17-year-old boy sold over a hundred vodka bottles from his car trunk to teenagers in Rauma

A 17-year-old boy in Rauma sold over a hundred bottles of vodka, tobacco products, and e-cigarettes to underage buyers over a 14-month period.

Mar 19 • 18:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

The deposit system suffers from 'childhood diseases'. And the slogans of Przemysław Czarnek

Poland's new deposit return system has seen a significant increase in the collection of plastic bottles but also faces operational issues and political opposition from Przemysław Czarnek.

Mar 19 • 12:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The Leader Changed - This is Where the Most Bottles are Returned

Finnish residents returned over 2.3 billion deposit bottles and cans last year, with South Savo surpassing Lapland to become the most active returning region.

Mar 17 • 09:07 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

The Mistake Almost Every Water Bottle Owner Makes

Reusable water bottles have become essential items for many, but many owners overlook a critical mistake regarding cleanliness.

Mar 16 • 22:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NDLEA seizes 75,000 pregabalin capsules, 556 codeine bottles in Kano

The Nigerian National Drug Law Enforcement Agency intercepted a significant quantity of illicit drugs, including 75,000 pregabalin capsules and 556 bottles of codeine, in Kano as part of its ongoing efforts to combat drug abuse.

Mar 16 • 10:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Koskenkorva Distillery is the largest grain user in the country – distillate ends up in surprising places besides bottles

The consumption of Koskenkorva vodka is sharply declining, but the production of distillate remains robust, finding use in nearly 200 different products.

Mar 14 • 14:06 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

With 20 Thousand Peso Bottles: This Is Carajillo, Where Sandra Cuevas Met Belinda's Brother

Sandra Cuevas, the former mayor of Cuauhtémoc, dined at the Carajillo restaurant with Ignacio Peregrín Schüll, the brother of singer Belinda, enjoying modern Mexican cuisine.

Mar 12 • 18:20 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A truck loaded with fernet overturned in Entre Ríos and locals took the bottles

In Entre Ríos, a truck transporting fernet overturned after colliding with a van, leading local residents to seize the spilled bottles of alcohol.

Mar 12 • 17:58 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Highlighted by Forbes: his family was about to be evicted when he started with a sustainable idea and today he exceeds 10 million dollars in sales

Óscar Muñoz, highlighted by Forbes, turned a near-eviction experience into a successful sustainable business, Green Glass, generating over $10 million in sales by transforming recycled glass bottles into unique glass designs.

Mar 12 • 15:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

He found a way to get a higher deposit refund. This man earns from bottles

A man in southern Poland has discovered a method to profit from the country's deposit-return system by leveraging duplicate deposit markings on beverage containers.

Mar 12 • 12:57 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Truck driver drank two bottles of rum during a drive across the country

A truck driver in Czechia was reported to have consumed two bottles of rum while driving across the country.

Mar 12 • 11:39 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A truck full of Fernet overturned and local residents stole the bottles

A truck carrying Fernet overturned in Entre Ríos, Argentina, leading locals to take advantage of the spilled cargo by stealing bottles of the beverage.

Mar 12 • 11:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Aldi launches 'unlimited' £5 'pink prosecco' offer ahead of Mother's Day

Aldi is offering an unlimited £4.99 pink prosecco deal in anticipation of Mother's Day, allowing shoppers to buy as many bottles as they wish at a discounted price.

Mar 11 • 13:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Oscar dinner will serve personalized sushi, 6,000 ‘oscarcitos’ of chocolate, and a thousand bottles of tequila... but no Spanish ham

The Oscar dinner will include a variety of foods and beverages, including personalized sushi and 6,000 chocolate ‘oscarcitos’, but notably will not offer Spanish ham.

Mar 11 • 04:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sefa inspectors seize more than 10,000 bottles of alcoholic beverages at the port of Santarém

Sefa inspectors in Santarém seized over 10,000 bottles of alcoholic beverages due to insufficient documentation during a port inspection.

Mar 10 • 17:35 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

ALARM BROKEN ⟩ A couple who bought a house encountered an unexpected surprise with the purchase

A couple who purchased a house in Zülpich, Germany, discovered an unexpected surprise in the cellar: nearly 13,000 beer bottles left by the previous owners.

Mar 10 • 13:57 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Thousands of melatonin bottles intercepted at border over safety concerns

Australian Border Force has intercepted 150,000 units of melatonin due to safety concerns regarding unregulated imports.

Mar 9 • 18:53 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor. Give us the opportunity to return bottles and cans for Ukraine

The letter suggests implementing a recycling button in stores for donations to support Ukraine amid decreasing US aid.

Mar 9 • 14:25 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

2 Rupee Packets or 250 Rupee Bottles... Which Contains More Coffee?

A viral social media experiment compares the quantity and cost-effectiveness of coffee in small sachets versus bottles.

Mar 9 • 13:20 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

What about PET bottles? What about diapers? High crude oil prices shake household budgets, shortage and price hikes

Rising crude oil prices are beginning to impact the production of petroleum-based products in Japan, leading to potential shortages and price increases across various consumer goods.

Mar 9 • 11:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

The magnum is not just for parties: 7 wines that improve in double format

This article discusses the benefits of magnum wine bottles, highlighting their advantages in maintaining freshness and enhancing the dining experience.

Mar 9 • 06:24 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Two 170-Year-Old Beer Bottles Retrieved from Shipwreck in Åland - Scientists Tested Whether It Is Still Drinkable

Scientists have retrieved two beer bottles from a shipwreck near the Åland Islands, dating back to the 1840s, and analyzed their contents despite being submerged in saltwater for over a century.

Mar 7 • 09:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bottles of poison spill in resort and kill fish in Piauí after truck overturns; driver died in the accident

A truck transporting poison overturned in a resort in Bertolínia, Brazil, leading to the driver's death and the death of surrounding fish due to the chemical spill.

Mar 6 • 19:55 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poles Pay Deposits for Bottles and Often Do Not Get Them Back

A significant number of Poles are failing to return deposit bottles, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the deposit system introduced in 2023.

Mar 6 • 03:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Store employees rushed after alcohol thief, thief hid the bottles

Store employees in Tartu chased after a thief who stole alcohol but managed to retrieve the stolen items shortly after the theft.

Mar 5 • 18:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NDLEA seizes 1,499 bottles of codeine syrup in Kano, arrest suspect

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency of Nigeria seized 1,499 bottles of codeine syrup in Kano and arrested a suspect involved in drug trafficking.

Mar 5 • 14:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Biedronka Employees Couldn't Believe It. A Highlander 'Earned' a Record Amount on Bottle Deposits

A new bottle deposit system in Poland has led to record refunds, with one individual earning 367.50 PLN by returning 735 containers at a Biedronka store.

Mar 4 • 17:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Jordi Ciuraneta (Priordei): 'We sold 17,000 bottles of oil in an hour on Korean teleshopping'

Catalan entrepreneur Jordi Ciuraneta expresses his successful sales of 17,000 bottles of oil in just one hour during a Korean teleshopping event and his ambition for culinary excellence in France.

Mar 4 • 04:25 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG begins crackdown on sachet alcohol, bottles under 200ml

The Nigerian government has launched a campaign to enforce a ban on alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and bottles smaller than 200ml, effective January 1, 2026, to combat underage drinking.

Mar 3 • 12:39 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Engineer Creates Houses with Plastic Bottles, Reduces Construction Costs by up to 40%, Reuses Tons of Waste, and Expands Project to Vulnerable Communities

German engineer Andreas Froese has developed an innovative building method using plastic bottles, resulting in significant cost savings and environmental benefits.

Mar 3 • 10:01 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Exploding gas bottles trigger industrial fire in Geelong's north

An industrial fire caused by exploding gas bottles in Geelong's north has led to thick toxic smoke and an emergency warning urging nearby residents to evacuate.

Mar 3 • 05:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Smart wine bottles to combat counterfeiting

Wineries are introducing smart technology to combat wine counterfeiting, which costs Spain approximately 380 million euros annually.

Mar 1 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Why wine bottles are 750 ml: the curious reason

The standard size of 750 ml for wine bottles has historical roots and is influenced by a mix of transport practicality and legislation.

Feb 28 • 01:44 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Empty bottles, branded wrappers, spirits, and... a fake liquor factory was running inside a ration dealer's house

Police in Bihar's Vaishali district unearthed a fake liquor factory hidden within the premises of a ration dealer, leading to a significant crackdown on illegal brewing activities.

Feb 26 • 14:44 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

He built houses with plastic bottles and reduced construction costs by 40%

Andreas Froese developed a technique in Honduras that uses PET bottles as building materials, significantly lowering construction costs.

Feb 25 • 17:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Why bottle recycling machines do not accept all bottles? We checked

The article investigates why some bottle recycling machines in Poland refuse certain bottles despite meeting system requirements and the issues consumers face during the return process.

Feb 24 • 12:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested in flagrant with a cargo of anabolic steroids and irregular medications in Natal

A 37-year-old man was arrested in Natal, Brazil, for possessing over 900 bottles of anabolic steroids and irregular medications valued at approximately R$ 480,000.

Feb 24 • 11:44 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

It would seem strange to send all ambulances with water bottles

The article discusses the suggestion of using smaller helicopters for more efficient fire-fighting efforts in response to wildfires in Iceland.

Feb 24 • 09:11 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Big people drink bottles worth 1 lakh...,' listen to what Manji said

Former Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi comments on the extravagant lifestyles of the elite.

Feb 24 • 08:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Video shows man assaulting woman with a piece of wood, punches, and bottles in front of children

A 40-year-old man was arrested in Nova Era, Brazil, for violently assaulting his partner in front of their children, using a piece of wood and other weapons.

Feb 23 • 14:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Soda load falls from truck and solidarity goes viral in ES: 'they were picking up and returning'

A viral incident in Vitória, Brazil, occurred when drivers and pedestrians helped return bottles of soda that fell from a truck, highlighting community solidarity.

Feb 23 • 14:46 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Scientific explanation for why Coca-Cola tastes better in a glass bottle

Coca-Cola reportedly tastes better in a glass bottle compared to cans or plastic bottles, a topic that has sparked significant discussion online.

Feb 22 • 16:10 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

How much do water bottle sellers earn at the railway station?

Sellers of water bottles at railway stations in India earn between ₹2 to ₹3 per bottle, with their profits depending on the brand and pricing rules set by the Indian Railways and IRCTC.

Feb 22 • 04:04 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Your bartender may be deceiving you with illegal bottle trick that breaks federal law

The practice of 'marrying' liquor bottles is illegal under federal law and can deceive customers about the quality of the spirits they are served.

Feb 21 • 18:45 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The elderly man in the boat kept picking up plastic... the video has shown people their reflection!

A viral video from Kerala shows an elderly man collecting plastic bottles and waste from the beautiful Alappuzha backwaters, highlighting the need for civic sense among tourists.

Feb 21 • 13:23 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Men Attempting to Steal Bottles of Vodka in Kaunas Injure Store Security Guard

In Kaunas, men attempting to steal vodka bottles injured a store security guard during the incident.

Feb 21 • 07:28 UTC

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