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92 people died of counterfeit alcohol in Turkey in 69 days

92 people died of counterfeit alcohol in Turkey in 69 days

14 people have been hospitalized for suspected methanol poisoning in Bursa province over the last three days, three of them have died. Since October 9, 92 people have lost their lives for having consumed bootleg alcohol.

16 December 2020

'High taxes on alcoholic beverages lead to consumption of bootleg alcohol, deaths'

TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

'High taxes on alcoholic beverages lead to consumption of bootleg alcohol, deaths'

At least 65 people have died in various parts of the country because of bootleg alcohol over the last few weeks.

21 October 2020

Turkish Airlines Limits Alcoholic Beverage Service in International Flights

Turkish Airlines Limits Alcoholic Beverage Service in International Flights

Starting from this week, Turkish Airlines will not serve raki, gin and vodka to economy class passengers in international flights taking less than six hours. A single brand of whiskey will be served to passengers in flights longer than six hours.

5 December 2019

Firuzağa Assailants Released

Firuzağa Assailants Released

While one of the assailants raiding record store on the excuse that alcohol was being consumed in Ramadan in Firuzağa has said, “They disrespected my wife as she was passing by with the baby. I went there to talk”, the other claimed he had nothing to do with the incident.

Alcohol Removed from New Year Baskets

Alcohol Removed from New Year Baskets

Tobacco and Alcohol Market Regularity Authority has ruled for the tobacco and alcohol to be removed from new year baskets at retail stores.

5 November 2015