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Alcohol-related incidents and regulations: A teacher was accused of injuring students and dancing under alcohol influence; alcohol sales restricted during Neversea 2025 festival; Senegalese regions identified as 'champions' in alcohol, tobacco, and related issues; industry warns of counterfeit alcohol due to tax increase; Romanians may turn to spirits and methanol; alcohol-free beer may hide significant risks; alcohol's increased danger with aging.

Majority of Germans support stricter alcohol consumption rules for minors. Most retailers in France and Romania sell alcohol to minors without ID checks. A new study suggests alcohol affects men's decision-making more than women's. The World Health Organization (WHO) urges countries to increase prices of sugary drinks, alcohol, and tobacco by 50%. Romania plans to raise taxes on these products by 21% and 10% respectively from August 2025. The WHO's proposal to increase alcohol and tobacco prices has been criticized as a "bitter blow". In France, 9 out of 10 supermarkets sell alcohol to minors, with retailers admitting they have no excuse for this. A study recommends men also abstain from alcohol during pregnancy. In Lisbon, there are concerns about the city becoming an open bar for alcohol and drugs, leading to violence and insecurity.