11 people died of alcohol poisoning in Istanbul

A total of 38 people, including 26 foreign nationals, were admitted to various hospitals in the city for this reason.
In Istanbul, 11 people have died due to alcohol poisoning, local authorities said.
A total of 38 people, including 26 foreign nationals, were admitted to various hospitals in the city on January 14 for this reason, Anatolian News Agency reported.
In 2024, a total of 110 people were in critical condition after drinking alcohol in Istanbul, and 48 died.
The cause is believed to be smuggled alcohol high in methanol, which is a toxic substance and can cause blindness, liver damage and death.
Alcohol poisonings are common in Turkey, where illegal production has boomed since authorities increased taxes on alcoholic drinks.
The most commonly counterfeited product is brandy, whose price in supermarkets has risen to about 1,300 liras ($37.20) a liter.
The minimum wage in Turkey is 17,000 liras ($489) per month. | BGNES