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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Daniel Noboa delivers drinking water project during visit to Buena Fe

President Daniel Noboa inaugurated a drinking water project in Buena Fe, enhancing local water quality and availability.

Feb 26 • 16:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Police officer 'so drunk he could not walk straight' after drinking wine on duty

A police officer, Sean Brierley, was reported for being severely intoxicated while on duty after drinking wine at a bar in East London.

Feb 26 • 03:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A group of men caused terror on a bus in Espoo – Some passengers fled the scene

A group of men created a panic on a bus in Espoo, prompting some passengers to flee as tensions escalated over drinking alcohol on board.

Feb 23 • 16:33 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

It Takes Little to Contaminate the Drinking Water of the Capital Region

The article discusses how easily the drinking water supply in the capital region of Iceland can be contaminated.

Feb 23 • 07:54 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Strict Rules for Fasting During Ramadan in Kuwait

Kuwait has enacted strict regulations regarding eating and drinking in public during Ramadan, threatening imprisonment for violations.

Feb 22 • 09:19 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Limnos: Water in Myrina is unsuitable for drinking

Due to severe weather events, the municipality of Limnos has declared the drinking water in Myrina to be unsafe for consumption.

Feb 21 • 13:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

More than half of municipalities in Santa Catarina have traces of pesticides in drinking water

A report from the Public Ministry of Santa Catarina indicated that 52% of the state's municipalities have traces of pesticides in their drinking water, raising concerns about long-term health risks despite being within legal limits.

Feb 20 • 20:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Report identifies pesticides in drinking water in over 150 cities in SC; see which were found

A report from the Public Ministry of Santa Catarina revealed the presence of pesticides in drinking water across 155 municipalities.

Feb 20 • 08:03 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Residents told not to drink tap water in flood-hit western France

Residents in western France have been advised against drinking tap water due to contamination risks following severe flooding in the area.

Feb 19 • 13:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Alcoholic Beverages in Decline

People, particularly Generation Z, are drinking less alcohol, with sales of beer in Brazil decreasing by 6.5% to 7% in 2025 compared to the previous year.

Feb 19 • 02:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Man charged with sabotage against the water plant in Västerås

A man has been charged with sabotage after causing a critical failure in the electrical system of a water plant in Västerås, leading to a halt in the production of drinking water.

Feb 18 • 12:13 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Buildings: how often should water tanks be cleaned and what risks arise from not doing so

The article discusses the importance of regularly cleaning water tanks in apartment buildings in Argentina to prevent contamination of drinking water.

Feb 18 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

EducaMob raises awareness among drivers for a safe carnival

A public awareness campaign was launched in São José dos Campos to educate drivers on the dangers of drinking and driving during the carnival season.

Feb 16 • 13:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Nephew is shot dead and aunt is injured in Laranjeiras

A man was shot dead and his aunt was injured in Laranjeiras, Brazil, while they were drinking on the sidewalk.

Feb 15 • 18:06 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Hobart's drinking water free from antibiotics, water utility says

TasWater assures that Hobart's drinking water is free from antibiotics following a salmon disease outbreak and that there is no health risk to the public.

Feb 12 • 18:18 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Alcohol Welcome at Reykjavik Playgrounds

The article discusses the acceptance of alcohol consumption at Reykjavik's playgrounds, highlighting changing attitudes towards public drinking.

Feb 12 • 17:43 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NAFDAC’s sachet alcohol ban: Public health or economic pain?

The Nigerian National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has enforced a ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and small bottles, sparking debate over public health and economic impacts.

Feb 12 • 00:00 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Man arrested for stabbing at S-train station

An investigation into the strange taste and smell of drinking water in parts of Komponistkvarteret near Randers continues, with the local water company unable to identify the cause despite ongoing analyses.

Feb 10 • 08:21 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Around 150 households near Randers still cannot drink the water

Around 150 households in the Komponistkvarteret area near Randers have been unable to drink their tap water for 13 days due to strange taste and smell, with no clear source identified yet.

Feb 10 • 07:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

No kisses, no love... The air hostess revealed what happens when she wears the uniform and what is banned

Flight attendants face strict regulations regarding personal conduct while in uniform, including bans on public displays of affection, smoking, and drinking.

Feb 9 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Experts: The quality of drinking water in Latvia is very good; the weak point may be the pipes in the house

Experts in Latvia affirm that the country's drinking water quality is excellent, though concerns about household pipes exist.

Feb 9 • 06:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Quito Water Company Warns of Scammers Charging Users Under Threat of Service Cut-off

The Metropolitan Public Company for Drinking Water and Sanitation (Epmaps) in Quito has warned citizens about scammers posing as municipal workers to collect payments illegally and threaten service disruption.

Feb 8 • 16:16 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for New York: Kathy Hochul announced an investment of 453 million dollars for water infrastructure projects

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a significant investment of 453 million dollars in water infrastructure projects, aimed at enhancing drinking water and wastewater systems across the state.

Feb 8 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Irregular liquor store closed and more than 30 adolescents caught consuming alcohol in Manaus

In Manaus, over 30 adolescents were caught consuming alcohol in an unlicensed liquor store that was also overcrowded during a police operation.

Feb 7 • 20:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Outrage after US Congress votes to slash $125m in funding to replace toxic lead pipes

The US Congress has sparked outrage by voting to cut $125 million in funding for replacing hazardous lead drinking water pipes, affecting several states, especially those with high levels of lead contamination.

Feb 7 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Iguá Sergipe invests R$ 1.1 million in water quality laboratory

Iguá Sergipe has invested approximately R$ 1.1 million in refurbishing its water quality control laboratory, enhancing its commitment to ensuring safe drinking water for residents across 73 municipalities in Sergipe.

Feb 6 • 17:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Use of drinking water prohibited in 10 villages in Didymoteicho due to flooding

The use of drinking water has been prohibited in ten villages in Didymoteicho due to severe flooding, with authorities distributing bottled water to residents.

Feb 2 • 14:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Preventive ban on the use of drinking water in 10 villages of Didymoteicho due to floods

A preventive ban on the use of drinking water has been issued for ten villages in Didymoteicho due to recent severe flooding to protect public health.

Feb 2 • 14:31 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

A Charming Sight: The Cat Mišela Drinking Water Alone from the Fountain at the Market in Šibenik

A cat named Mišela was spotted drinking water from a public fountain at the market in Šibenik, captivating onlookers with her independence.

Feb 2 • 11:45 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Man and woman publicly whipped 140 times for drinking alcohol and having extramarital sex

In Aceh, Indonesia, a man and woman were publicly whipped 140 times for alcohol consumption and engaging in extramarital sex, under Sharia law, while dozens watched.

Jan 30 • 07:47 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

These Drinks Sabotage Your Line: A Simple Substitute Can Help You Lose Weight

A nutritionist highlights how beverage choices can unconsciously contribute to weight gain, urging the public to reconsider their drinking habits.

Jan 11 • 09:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Water turbidity at the spring of the Jadro River. Boiling is recommended

Due to heavy rainfall in the wider Split area, water at the spring of the Jadro River has become turbid, prompting local residents to boil drinking water as a precautionary measure, especially for vulnerable populations.

Jan 5 • 16:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Sewage in drinking water blamed for at least 10 deaths in India’s ‘cleanest city’

Sewage contamination in Indore's drinking water has resulted in at least 10 deaths, including that of a baby boy, and led to over 270 hospitalizations, despite the city's reputation for cleanliness.

Jan 2 • 12:14 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

Public Defender's Report: In the IPS, access to drinking water was denied to security prisoners as collective punishment

A report from public defenders reveals that Palestinian security prisoners have been denied access to drinking water as a form of collective punishment during the war, sometimes for hours and up to half a day.

Dec 31 • 18:35 UTC

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