During the holiday season, celebrations often involve increased alcohol consumption, which can raise the risk of injuries – including road injuries, falls, burns, poisonings and interpersonal violence.
https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/24-12-2025-1-in-3-injury-deaths-caused-by-alcohol--who-europe-reiterates-the-harms
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
(Australia) - Australians are drinking less, but one cohort won't give up
the booze
Health-conscious Australians might be thinking twice about having that
second or third beer, but not everyone is getting the message when it comes to
alcohol and risky drinking.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-27/australians-drinking-less-older-taking-bigger-health-risks/105371018
Gazeta Express (Switzerland) - Switzerland:
Over 8 million hours of work absence are due to alcohol
The “Dry January” campaign has been launched, focusing on the workplace in
2026. “Alcohol consumption plays a role in one in six layoffs,” activists
write. In Switzerland, “2 to 5% of workers and up to 10% of managers have a
relationship with alcohol that is harmful to their health.
https://www.gazetaexpress.com/en/Switzerland%3A-Over-8-million-hours-of-work-absence-are-due-to-alcohol/
The Guardian (UK) - Offenders in England
and Wales to have alcohol levels tracked over new year periood
Thousands of offenders in England and Wales will have their alcohol levels
tracked over the new year festive period by electronic tags that monitor the
wearer’s sweat.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/dec/30/offenders-england-wales-to-alcohol-levels-tracked-over-new-year-period
The Wall Street Journal (Saudi Arabia) - A
Booze Ban Since the ’50s Is Being Quietly Lifted in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is quietly permitting some residents to buy alcohol, breaking
a longstanding taboo as the Islamic kingdom looks to expand its tourism sector,
attract high-earning expatriates and modernize its conservative image.
https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-alcohol-ban-laws-d6f961de
The Romania Journal (Romania) - Excise
Duties on Alcohol, Beer, Wine, and Fuel Rise Jan 1, 2026
According to the Fiscal Code, the excise duty level on beer, wine, alcohol
and fuels will increase again from January 1, 2026, the second time in the last
six months.
https://www.romaniajournal.ro/business/excise-duties-on-alcohol-beer-wine-and-fuel-rise-jan-1-2026/
Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency (Bulgaria) - Bulgaria
Among World’s Heaviest Drinkers, New Data Reveal Alarming Alcohol Consumption
Levels
Bulgaria remains among the countries with the highest levels of alcohol
consumption in Europe and globally. According to World Health Organization
data, the average Bulgarian aged over 15 consumes 11.2 litres of pure alcohol
per year.
https://www.novinite.com/articles/236071/Bulgaria+Among+World%E2%80%99s+Heaviest+Drinkers%2C+New+Data+Reveal+Alarming+Alcohol+Consumption+Levels
The Senior - Old habits: is your
'unwinding' ritual silently damaging your health?
For many of us with a few grey hairs, an evening pint or relaxing glass of
vino is a cherished ritual, but what's begun as a social pleasure has quietly
drifted into a daily necessity (often behind closed doors).
https://www.thesenior.com.au/story/9139830/alcohol-and-ageing-health-risks-for-australians-over-50/
Paris Select Book (France) - New Year 2026:
Paris bans the purchase and consumption of alcohol on December 31 in one
arrondissement
As New Year’s Eve approaches, Paris is fine-tuning its measures for a
festive and safe night out. The authorities have published a clear framework,
with precise timetables and simple rules to apply.
https://www.parisselectbook.com/en/2025/12/31/new-year-2026-paris-bans-the-purchase-and-consumption-of-alcohol-on-december-31-in-one-arrondissement/
Inquirer.net (Japan) - 3 million in Japan
may have alcohol use disorder, same level as 2018
Around 3.04 million people in Japan are believed to suffer from alcohol use
disorder, the same level as in the previous study in 2018, highlighting the
challenges in informing the public about the risks of drinking, a study showed
Tuesday.
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/303724/3-million-in-japan-may-have-alcohol-use-disorder-same-level-as-2018
PhillyVoice - Dry January isn't just a
month away from alcohol. It leads to long-term reductions in drinking
Abstaining from alcohol for short periods of time — like Dry January —
leads to reduced drinking in the long run and various physical and
psychological improvements, new research shows.
https://www.phillyvoice.com/dry-january-quit-drinking-alcohol-health-benefits-/
Forbes - What The Latest Research Tells Us
About Alcohol And Health
For most Americans, alcohol has historically been perceived as providing
health benefits when taken in moderation. However, scientific understanding of
alcohol and how it can affect overall health has evolved significantly,
particularly in the last several years.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/omerawan/2026/01/01/what-the-latest-research-tells-us-about-alcohol-and-health/
IAS Blog - December 2025: The Year in
Review
Some people might think alcohol policy is dull. But after a year of
political leaks and flip-flopping, industry interference and deception, and, of
course, stellar public health research, how anyone could find it boring is a
mystery.
https://www.ias.org.uk/alcohol_alert/december-2025-the-year-in-review/
NordAN (Finland) - Majority of Tipaton
participants drink less alcohol in February as well
As many as 81 percent of those who took part in Tipaton January 2025 (an
alcohol-free January) also drank less alcohol in February. “Tipaton seems to
continue for many people. 69 percent continued Tipaton in February as well, and
12 percent said they have been drinking less since January,” says Maaret
Väkinen, communications specialist at Ehkäisevä päihdetyö EHYT ry.
https://www.nordicalcohol.org/post/majority-of-tipaton-participants-drink-less-alcohol-in-february-as-well
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