Keywords: Alcohol


UK considers ending 41-year ban on alcohol consumption in football stands

The British government is considering a possible change to the rules governing alcohol consumption at football grounds in England and Wales, after Prime Minister Andy Burnham expressed support for lifting a restriction that has been in place since 1985. The current rules prohibit spectators from consuming......

Yaoundé’s beer boom transforms neighbourhood businesses and social life

In Yaoundé, beer is no longer found only in traditional bars and restaurants. In some neighbourhoods, bottles and crates have become part of the commercial landscape, appearing in places where alcohol sales would once have seemed unlikely. One clothing retailer in Oyom-Abang discovered this shift......

India challenges Diageo over whisky label claiming maturation in American oak

India's food safety regulator has challenged Diageo over the labeling of one of the drinks giant's leading whiskies, arguing that a claim that the product was “matured in American oak casks” could give consumers a misleading impression about how much of the whisky had actually undergone......

Pernod Ricard withdraws legal challenge over $314 million India tax dispute

French spirits giant Pernod Ricard has withdrawn its legal challenge against a major tax demand from Indian authorities involving approximately $314 million in alleged unpaid duties, according to a court order reviewed on Tuesday. The decision marks a new development in a dispute that has lasted for......

Laos says cause of tourist deaths linked to tainted alcohol remains unconfirmed

Laotian authorities have stated that they cannot officially determine the cause of death of six foreign tourists who died in 2024 in an incident widely linked to suspected contaminated alcohol. The announcement comes after international concern over the deaths, which were reportedly associated with......

Experts warn heavy World Cup drinking may affect male fertility for months

Health experts are warning that excessive alcohol consumption during the 2026 FIFA World Cup could have lasting effects on male fertility, with the impact on sperm quality potentially continuing for several months after the tournament ends. Medical specialists explain that sperm production is a continuous......

Why alcohol and extreme heat make a dangerous combination

As temperatures rise during heatwaves, health authorities increasingly warn against alcohol consumption, highlighting the serious risks created when alcohol and extreme heat are combined. Alcohol is often mistakenly perceived as refreshing in hot weather, especially during social gatherings or outdoor......

Alcohol Ban introduced on Paris riverbanks during Music Festival heatwave

Authorities in Paris have introduced temporary restrictions on alcohol consumption in public spaces along major waterways during this year’s Fête de la Musique, as the city prepares for an intense heatwave and large public gatherings. The measure applies to popular areas such as the banks......

Toulouse: 33 years old man fatally stabbed by suspect “in a state of apparent drunkenness”

A 33 years old man was fatally stabbed in Toulouse, southwestern France, following an altercation involving a suspect reportedly in a state of apparent drunkenness, according to the public prosecutor’s office on Saturday. Authorities confirmed that the victim, who had previously been convicted......