Since the beginning of 2025, more than 160 people have died from poisoning after drinking bootleg alcohol in Turkey. How did going out for a drink become so dangerous?

Although Turkiye is a nominally secular country, alcohol taxes have risen sharply under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a Muslim who vociferously opposes drinking. Buying a litre bottle of raki, ...

Although Turkey is a nominally secular country, alcohol taxes have risen sharply under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a Muslim who vociferously opposes drinking. Buying a litre bottle of raki, Turkey ...

Liver disease is just one of the consequences of excessive alcohol consumption. This is especially serious because liver failure can be fatal. Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) is caused by ...

ISTANBUL – At least 152 people have died in Turkey since the start of the year after drinking bootleg alcohol, state news agency Anadolu reported on Feb 26. The figure updated an earlier total ...

Alcohol is deeply embedded into the fabric of society. Across cultures and traditions, people worldwide drink alcohol when celebrating, socializing, and relaxing. While often perceived as a harmless ...

Even Costco's house wine is considered a solid buy. But what about liquor? Since Costco only sells alcohol in a handful of states, it's not discussed as often as the warehouse club's other deals. But ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Data from the Ohio Department of Commerce reveals how much hard liquor residents bought last year and what brands were the most popular. In 2024, Ohioans bought 16.4 ...

Texas honky-tonker Dale Watson even wrote a song about it, titled “Louie’s Lee’s Liquor Lounge.” “He bought it from a man named Lee, but he didn’t change the sign,” Watson sang.

Although Turkey is a nominally secular country, alcohol taxes have risen sharply under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a Muslim who vociferously opposes drinking. A liter bottle of raki ...

Although Turkey is a nominally secular country, alcohol taxes have risen sharply under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a Muslim who vociferously opposes drinking. A liter bottle of raki ...