Saudi Arabia Quietly Lifts Alcohol Ban. But Only for Wealthy Foreigners
Saudi Arabia has relaxed its alcohol ban, allowing affluent foreign visitors to partake, potentially reshaping the country's tourism and social landscape.
Drama on D6: Drunk Foreigner Drove 190 km/h in the Wrong Direction
A 66-year-old foreign man was arrested by police for driving at high speeds of 190 km/h in the wrong direction on the D6 highway in Czechia while under the influence of alcohol.
Saudi Arabia's 'Secret' Liquor Store: How to Gain Entry and Who Can Shop?
Saudi Arabia has initiated a historic change by allowing selected foreign residents to purchase alcohol from a secret store, despite its long-standing ban on alcohol sales since 1952.
Three tanks fitted in car, foreign liquor started flowing as soon as the tap was opened, police also stunned
In Gujarat, despite the prohibition on alcohol, a shocking case of liquor smuggling emerged where a smuggler used a unique method to transport foreign liquor in a car with three fitted tanks.
Saudi Arabia allows the sale of alcohol to rich foreigners
Saudi Arabia has quietly begun allowing affluent foreign residents to purchase alcohol, marking a significant shift after a 73-year ban, with expectations for a future expansion of these regulations to tourists as part of broader social and economic reforms in the kingdom.
38 Women, 43 Men and a Liquor Party... Raid at the Farmhouse Causing Panic
Police raided a farmhouse in Ahmedabad's Sanand area during a party involving foreign liquor and hookah, detaining 43 men and 38 women and seizing millions in liquor and other items, despite a ban on alcohol in Gujarat.
New Foreign Office alert as holiday hotspot bans alcohol this week, February 7, 2026
The UK Foreign Office has issued a travel alert for Thailand due to a nationwide alcohol ban starting February 7, 2026.
Kaja Kallas: The situation in the world is such that it is a good time to start drinking
EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, humorously suggested that the current global situation is a good time to start drinking, despite not being a fan of alcohol.
Thessaloniki: Three arrests in a few hours for driving under the influence of alcohol
In Thessaloniki, three individuals were arrested within a few hours for driving while intoxicated, including a 30-year-old woman, a 21-year-old woman, and a 48-year-old foreign man.