Alcohol

Long viewed as just a sweet sip, umeshu is now getting the spotlight thanks to a growing breed of producers. These producers are showcasing the exciting possibilities of the beverage.

March 10, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Asahi Breweries plans to fully resume shipments in April following a cyberattack. An official from parent company Asahi Group Holdings stated that shipments have restarted for almost all products in the alcoholic drink segment.

Binge drinking may feel festive, but cardiologists warn it can quietly damage the heart, trigger dangerous rhythm disorders, raise blood pressure and increase the risk of heart failure and stroke, sometimes within just one night of excess.

December 24, 2025 በAI የተዘገበ

As year-end gatherings boost alcohol consumption, riding a bicycle while intoxicated in Japan now risks severe penalties. The Road Traffic Act, revised in November 2024, sets a blood-alcohol limit of 0.15 milligrams per liter for cyclists, allowing police to impose immediate driver's license suspensions. Cases surged in the first nine months of 2025.

Six teenagers aged around 15 have been taken to hospital after drinking smuggled alcohol at a party in Alby south of Stockholm. Police were called to the scene on Friday evening and have launched an investigation into causing bodily harm and illegal alcohol handling. One youth was transported by ambulance, while parents drove the others to medical care.

October 30, 2025 በAI የተዘገበ

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada) has seized counterfeit alcohol worth Sh5.28 million in an operation in Kitengela, Kajiado County. The raid involved collaboration with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and National Police Service (NPS). The shop owner was arrested, and the alcohol was taken for further inspection.