Test for alcohol in pregnancy could reduce risk to babies
A test for alcohol use during pregnancy would give doctors an opportunity to “stage an intervention”, the former president of the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has said.
Over 60 dead in Indonesia from drinking bootleg alcohol
BANDUNG (AFP) - More than 60 Indonesians are dead and dozens have been hospitalised from drinking illegal homemade alcohol, authorities said on Monday (April 9), with the toll steadily climbing.
Stop mixing wasps into your alcohol! South Korean health officials warn the bizarre internet craze could be deadly
Health ministers have warned residents of South Korea not to mix wasps into their soju. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety released a statement cautioning mixing the stinging insect with the Korean spirit.
No 'grace period' on minimum unit pricing for alcohol
IT’S been controversial and much delayed by a long and expensive court case, but now Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) of alcohol is almost upon us and the Scottish Government says it will start on May 1 without any exceptions.
Australian wine industry declares war on counterfeiters in export crackdown
Wine Australia has issued a warning to shonky exporters after being granted new powers to safeguard the industry from counterfeit operators.
N. Korean poster warns of “severe punishment” for bootleg liquor, illegal karaoke
April North Korean authorities appear to be taking steps to crack down on illegal businesses, particularly those serving alcohol and unlicensed karaoke, a photo recently obtained by NK News suggests.
In-Depth: Liquor Amendment Bill
A ban on liquor advertising would strip broadcasters of a considerable source of revenue and probably dent the struggling South African economy, but would do little to combat alcohol abuse, experts say.
No April Fools' joke: Canadian alcohol taxes increase 1.5 per cent
Beer and wine drinkers might have to dig a little deeper into their pockets to pay for a drink as taxes on alcohol sales have increased by 1.5 per cent as of April 1.
Alcohol chain Bargain Booze to go into administration
The group added secured creditors of the business could appoint administrators without notice. Conviviality also owns Wine Rack and supplies more than 25,000 restaurants, hotels and bars.
THL: Alcohol retail sales down, bar sales up
Increased alcohol sales in Finland are signs of confidence in the economy, according to a THL researcher.