poisoning

Over 100 die from bootleg alcohol in Turkey in recent weeks

Over 100 die from bootleg alcohol in Turkey in recent weeks

More than 100 people have died from poisoning by bootleg alcohol in Ankara and Istanbul, NTV reported. In Istanbul, 70 people died from the poisoning since January 14. Another 33 have died in Ankara since the start of the …

Over 172 tons of botulism-causing products confiscated in Russia

Over 172 tons of botulism-causing products confiscated in Russia

The Russian Federal Service for Consumer Rights Protection and Human Welfare (Rospotrebnadzor) confiscated more than 172 metric tons of products causing botulism progressing in a number of Russian regions, the agency’s press service …

Counterfeit alcohol poisoning kills dozen in Iran

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 …

More than 5,000 students poisoned in Iran over 4 months

More than 5,000 students poisoned in Iran over 4 months

Over 5,000 students have been hospitalised with poisoning in Iran since November, according to the report by the Iranian government’s truth commission. In total, 230 schools in 25 provinces were targeted by the …

Death toll from bootleg alcohol exceeds 60

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. …

Family dies from carbon monoxide poisoning in Armenia

Family dies from carbon monoxide poisoning in Armenia

A married couple and their children died from carbon monoxide poisoning in one of the apartments in the city of Alaverdi of Armenia’s Lori Province. The Investigative Committee of Armenia reported that the apartment was heated …

Couple gets carbon monoxide poisoning in Armenian village

Couple gets carbon monoxide poisoning in Armenian village

Two people were found dead in Armenia's Tavush Province yesterday evening. At about 21:30 local time, police received a call from the Ijevan town hospital that the medical staff found 2 dead bodies in Gandzakar village. …

More than 30 people poisoned in Turkish court

More than 30 people poisoned in Turkish court

Thirty-four people got poisoned in a court building in Turkey's Balikesir, which is the administrative center of the province of the same name. The cause of the poisoning was gas leakage in the building, all the victims have been …