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Tel Aviv’s world-acclaimed Imperial cocktail bar to close after 13 years

Once ranked among the world’s 50 best bars, the iconic venue will shut its doors at the end of October as its building is slated for demolition; co-founders reflect on a legacy that helped reshape Israel’s cocktail culture

Tiki Golan | 10.19.25

New study debunks alcohol health myth: One drink may still harm the brain

A study of over 500,000 people found no safe level of alcohol consumption; even moderate drinking raises the risk of dementia; the World Health Organization warns that health risks begin with the very first sip

ynet | 10.17.25

'From a wealthy man with a helicopter and a yacht, I was left with nothing': Inside the luxury rehab for Israel’s ultra-rich

At Villa Balance, Israel’s luxury rehab villa, lawyers, CEOs and doctors pay hefty sums a month to fight addiction; one patient, once a wealthy real estate developer, says alcohol and cocaine cost him everything

Ariela Ayalon | 08.23.25

Why cocktails in Israel are so expensive and why they’re worth it

From sugary Sex on the Beach to complex works of art, Israel’s cocktail scene has become a world of craft, chemistry and daring flavor experiments; bartenders are innovators, bars are flavor labs — and the drinks, now an art form, come with lofty price tags

Shai Segev | 08.23.25

Ukrainian vodka Khortytsa returns to Israel after years-long legal battle

Spirit brand makes a comeback in Israel, now locally produced by local distributor after a six-year legal battle over trademark rights

Navit Zomer | 08.15.25

אלכוהול מילא תפקיד חברתי, פוליטי ודתי חשוב בחברות רבות, כולל במסופוטמיה העתיקה, שם אנשים שתו בירה יחד ממכלים גדולים באמצעות קשיות ארוכות

How alcohol helped create ancient civilizations

New study supports theory that fermented drinks contributed to the rise of complex societies by helping elites consolidate power from Sumer in Mesopotamia to the Maya and Inca empires

Yogev Israeli | 07.21.25

Young Germans say no: Is this the end of Germany’s beer-drinking era?

In a nation where beer is tradition, consumption keeps falling; young Germans are turning to healthier lifestyles, leaving breweries struggling; once a cultural symbol, beer is increasingly seen as a habit under threat

Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 07.12.25

In landmark decision, Israeli court rules intoxication nullifies consent to sexual act

A Lod District Court ruling orders man to pay NIS 500,000 (approximately $135,000) in damages after finding that his cousin, then 18, was too intoxicated to consent when incident occurred at a banquet hall in central Israel

Netael Bandel | 07.01.25

'Can't negotiate with president who drinks Diet Coke': EU winemakers brace for Trump's 200% alcohol tariff

Wine sector in Europe has already been in decline for over a decade due to health-conscious consumer trends, rising energy costs, climate-related challenges and demographic shifts — particularly the growth of Muslim populations

Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 04.02.25

Campaigns for women and Netflix collabs: Whisky’s bold rebranding

Whisky brands are embracing global trends to reach new audiences, leveraging social media, ad agencies and PR to attract young people and women; industry leaders in Israel say the goal is to make the timeless drink a discovery worth acquiring for new generations

Shy Segev | 01.18.25

Tourists to Laos warned of poisoning in areas favored by Israelis

US, other countries issue travel advisories after Western tourists die from methanol poisoning following consumption of locally made alcohol in Vang Vieng

Daniel Edelson, New York | 11.24.24

האגודה האמריקנית לסרטן בחנה גורמי סיכון לסרטן - הניתנים למניעה

Lifestyle counts: Experts say about 40% of cancer cases are preventable

American Cancer Society study finds about half of cancer-attributed death are preventable when the leading factor is smoking and the second is being overweight; 'More than 80% of lung cancer cases are related to smoking'

Ron Crissy | 10.28.24

Drug and alcohol use increased PTSD among Nova massacre survivors, study finds

Sheba Medical Center study finds heightened anxiety, depression in survivors using substances; alcohol causing the most significant dissociative states, impeding cognitive processing and recovery

Adir Yanko | 10.11.24

Alcohol could contribute to cancer, experts explain

A scientific report from the American Association for Cancer Research points to a particularly alarming rise in cancer cases among relatively young people due to alcohol consumption, smoking, and obesity - should we avoid alcohol entirely?

Oren Ries | 09.20.24

Thailand considers lifting 52-year-old afternoon alcohol sales ban

Thai government mulls scrapping prohobition on alcohol sales from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. to support struggling tourism industry

Ynetnews | 07.04.24