Alcohol

Wine talk: All’s well that ends well

No doubt a serious wine-producing country needs a wine map with identified regions. Now we have that map. After 5,000 years of making wine, what is 50 years, here and there?

(From L) NATALIE BRODNER MOR, Agriculture Ministry; Tzachi Dotan, Wine & Vine Council; and Penina Oren Schneider, Health Ministry.
A Hungarian Cessna 172 crashed in a field after being stolen by a drunk pilot, August 29, 2026.

Drunk pilot arrested in Hungary after stealing plane, flying towards nuclear plant, crash-landing

A QUALITY SWIG or two, in good company, can bring joy and ease to life’s challenges.

A toast to life: Israeli whisky raises the bar as a young industry comes of age

FIVE DIFFERENT CANS for BeerBazaar American Lager depict iconic soccer players from past Mondials.

What's brewing in Israel's craft beer scene this summer?


Bringing Israeli craft beer and micro-breweries to the wider public

Shuk HaBira event at the Jaffa Port brought together 15 micro- and home-brewers, attracting thousands of Israeli beer lovers.

HAPOEL BEER, brewed by Ben Rabayov, comes in two styles of lagers: Dark and Light.

The Wine Festival at the Israel Museum celebrates its silver anniversary

It’s a great way to taste a lot of different wines without buying whole bottles and figure out what kind of wine you like.

An illustrative image of people drinking wine.

Mallorca police crack down on unsafe beach cocktails

A street vendor was caught chopping fruit for drinks on the ground of a parking lot without any hygienic precautions, posing an immediate danger to public health.

Mallorca police crack down on unsafe beach cocktails. Illustration.

'The drunk hypothesis': How alcohol shaped the development of complex political systems

Alcohol-fueled feasting was used by elites to mobilize labor and build alliances, study finds.

 Chinese liquor in ancient jars. Image: samran viriyavijai.

Wine Talk: The essence of Scotland

It is clear The Macallan still has what it takes. Looking forward to our next encounter in 20 years’ time! 

 The Macallan Distillery in the Highlands of Scotland.

Post-war drink: The local alcohol that's bringing us back to life

Talia Levin dives back into routine with bold picks: Arak from organic dates, a strong Galilean vermouth, and a beach-ready canned cocktail—all made in Israel.

 Awaiting on the shelf

Jerusalem highlights: July 4-10

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

 Bar Rose

Five daily habits that may be silently damaging your liver

Excessive alcohol consumption, poor diet, smoking, overuse of medications, and lack of exercise can silently damage the liver.

 A male patient, known case of hepatitis C, chronic liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma.

Brad Pitt opens up about journey back to sobriety after Angelina Jolie split

Appearing on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard, Pitt opened up about his sobriety and getting to know Shepard in AA meetings. 

Cast member Brad Pitt attends the "F1: The Movie" European premiere in London, Britain, June 23, 2025.

Assaf Winery blends rich wines, rustic cabins, and farm-fresh fare into a village experience

Full-bodied and fully family-run: As the winery nestled in the Golan Heights has grown, so has the family’s connection to it.

 The Assaf Winery in the Golan Heights