Five tourists were hospitalized in critical condition after a barmaid at a luxury hotel in Crete mistakenly served them cleaning agent instead of alcohol. The victims, aged 35 to 69, became seriously ill after consuming the liquid, which the barmaid believed to be tsikoudia, a traditional Cretan spirit. Authorities have launched an investigation, and the bar has been temporarily closed.
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Ouzo dominated Greek spirits exports in the first half of 2024, maintaining its leading position with Germany as the primary export market. Meanwhile, tsipouro/tsikoudia exports show strong growth, establishing themselves as a promising category. Overall, the Greek spirits industry demonstrates resilience and significant export growth, driven by the high quality and increasing global demand for these traditional beverages.
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