EEU countries to introduce unified system of alcohol market regulation
EEU countries to introduce unified system of alcohol market regulation ENG 24.kg By Tatyana Kudryavtseva, Bishkek –24.kg news agency November 12, 2015 Unified system of regulation of the alcohol market will be introduced in the EEU countries, the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) reported. According to it, yesterday the EEC Board approved the relevant […]
Iran shifts approach to fight against alcohol
Iran shifts approach to fight against alcohol Source: Al Monitor November 13, 2015 Some European powers’ “no wine, no dine” policies have made headlines once more – this time over the cancellation of a formal meal gathering the French and Iranian presidents at the Elysée Palace. France’s refusal to provide the Iranian delegation […]
Greece adapts to a new reality (Excerpt)
Greece adapts to a new reality (Excerpt) Source: The IWSR Magazine (October issue) By Sophia Holliday November 15, 2015 Political upheaval, economic uncertainty and social unrest all helped to contribute to the downturn in both the Turkish and Greek spirits markets in 2014. Overall spirits consumption dropped -1.6% and -1.5% respectively over the […]
On Campus Drinking and Driving Arrest Rates Low for UA Students
On Campus Drinking and Driving Arrest Rates Low for UA Students The Arkansas Traveler By Shelby Evans – Senior Staff Writer November 11, 2015 Despite almost 100 drunk driving arrests that have occurred on campus in 2015, university officials agreed that driving under the influence is not a big problem with UA students. […]
OSU Announces Arena-Wide Alcohol Sales At Schottenstein Center
OSU Announces Arena-Wide Alcohol Sales At Schottenstein Center 10TV By 10TV Web Staff November 11, 2015 COLUMBUS, Ohio – Fans attending events at the Schottenstein Center will have the opportunity to purchase beer and wine during Ohio State athletic events. Alcohol has been allowed on the club level since 1998, but will now available […]
Police target underage ‘dial-a-drink’ services
Police target underage ‘dial-a-drink’ services The Spirits Business By Melita Kiely November 10, 2015 As demand for alcohol delivery services skyrockets, police have promised to crack down on illegal services after a couple was arrested for supplying underage consumers. Last week, officers in Glasgow made two arrests after a couple set up an […]
Iceland: Majority oppose freeing up alcohol sales
Iceland: Majority oppose freeing up alcohol sales Iceland monitor November 13, 2015 A majority of Icelanders oppose allowing the sale of alcohol in retail food stores, according to a new opinion poll. Icelandic national broadcaster RÚV reports that 47% of respondents oppose selling wine and beer in retail food stores, while 41% are […]
Smuggler Caught With Beer Disguised As Pepsi
Smuggler Caught With Beer Disguised As Pepsi Police in Saudi Arabia have arrested a smuggler caught trying to sneak 48,000 cans of beer disguised as Pepsi into the country where alcohol is banned. the drinks business By Lauren Eads November 13, 2015 A truck carrying the huge haul was stopped at the Al Batha […]
Parents who host teen drinking parties: Not cool, not smart, but they do it anyway
Parents who host teen drinking parties: Not cool, not smart, but they do it anyway Washington Post By Petula Dvorak Columnist November 12, 2015 “Dude. Your dad is so cool,” one teen might say to the other, sloshing beer out of his red Solo cup as a serious game of pong soaks the cherrywood […]
Controversy over “4.0 Blood Alcohol Content” drink special ad
Controversy over “4.0 Blood Alcohol Content” drink special ad WDAY 6 By Aaron Burner November 11, 2015 Fargo, ND (WDAY TV)-An ad for a drink special at a Fargo bar is stirring up controversy. An advertisement for a college night all-you-can-drink special at the Bomb Shelter reads, “Graduate with a 4.0 Blood Alcohol […]