Armenia enters top 5 whiskey suppliers to Russia
There is 2.5 times more Armenian whiskey in Russia. Supplies of this drink to Russia have increased so much that Armenia is among the top five suppliers.
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Ararat brandy deliveries to Russia to continue
The deliveries of Armenia's Ararat brandy to Russia are carried out under existing contracts with the producer, CEO of Russia's largest wine importer, Luding Group, Ernest Khachaturyan said, noting that supplies will continue in …
Counterfeit alcohol poisoning kills dozen in Iran
More than a dozen were killed and 175 others poisoned over the past few days after drinking "counterfeit" alcohol in the northern Iranian province of Alborz, local media reported . Recently, 13 people died in the province …
Death toll from bootleg alcohol exceeds 60
Fatalities due to bootleg alcohol poisoning in Turkey continue to climb, reaching 61 only in two weeks, as authorities crack down on counterfeit alcohol production across the country ahead of New Year’s celebrations. …
Alcoholics Anonymous most effective path to alcohol abstinence, study says
Alcoholics Anonymous, a worldwide support fellowship with a goal to achieve sobriety, may be the most effective path to abstinence for people struggling with alcohol use disorder, according to a comprehensive analysis conducted by a Stanford …
Armenia produces less strong drinks, more beer
Armenia’s output of strong drinks, including vodka, brandy, whiskey, champagne and wine, have shrunk over the first ten months of this year, the National Statistical Service reported. According to the report, vodka output …
Azerbaijan increases excise on import of alcohol and tobacco
Azerbaijan's Cabinet of Ministers has approved new rates of excises on imported goods, coming into force on January 23, 2018. In particular, the excise on the import of malt beer to Azerbaijan will be increased to 1.7 …
Putin toughens penalties for illegal alcohol circulation
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill toughening penalties for illegal production and sale of alcohol and alcohol-containing products into law, RAPSI reports. Production and sale of alcohol on a large scale …
Turkey’s Antalya authorities issue alcohol ban
The Antalya police department issued a ban on alcohol consumption in outdoor locations on possibilities that drinking could cause “disturbance” to the surrounding. According to the new directive, consumption of alcohol …
It is necessary to toughen penalties for counterfeiting alcohol, Irina Hecht says
The Senator from the Chelyabinsk region, a member of the Federation Council Committee on Agrarian and Food Policy and Environmental Management, Irina Hecht, spoke about the measures taken by the upper house of parliament, on the improvement of …
Russian alcohol market to be improved
A parliamentary request on the relations between Igor Chuyan and alcohol companies has been initiated
Fines for illegal trade of alcohol may increase
The situation with counterfeits and tax evasion cannot be said to be a specific problem of the Caucasus republics
Azerbaijan allows tobacco and alcohol to be sold for cash, media reports
The Azerbaijani authorities have lifted the ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages, as well as the wholesale of tobacco products for cash, the Deputy Minister of Taxes Sahib Alekperov stated today. "The decision to …
Criminal cases initiated in Azerbaijan due to violations of alcohol and tobacco sale rules
The Ministry of Taxes of Azerbaijan has started instituting proceedings against those who violate new rules for the sale of marked excisable goods (alcohol and tobacco). "The first criminal case was initiated on January 6th against the …
Georgian drivers detained for driving drunk may be allowed to buy out driving license
The Parliament of Georgia is considering an amendment to the Code of Administrative Offenses, which allows drivers arrested for driving while intoxicated to pay a fine instead of being deprived of their licenses. If the bill is passed, …
Russian bars and restaurants won't run dry
The press secretary of the Russian Alcohol Regulatory Board, Alexander Kulikov, reported today that a deficit of alcoholic production and mass closure of retail outlets will not happen, because the cost of connection of Russian …
Russian restaurants and pubs may stop alcohol sales from January 1st
Russian restaurants, pubs and cafes may be forced to stop selling alcoholic beverages from January 1st. The main reason for this will be new rules, according to which restaurants, pubs and cafes will have to fix …
Azerbaijan bans alcohol and tobacco sales for cash
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree on applying amendments to the Code of Administrative Offences and the Criminal Code, which stipulate a ban on the sale of alcoholic drinks and tobacco products for cash. …
