Der Alkohol fließt wieder in Mossul
Summary
TLDRIn Mosul's eastern district, a unique shop has become the first to officially sell alcohol since the Islamic State militants were driven out. With up to 1000 customers daily, the shop is bustling, especially in the afternoons. For three years, alcohol was forbidden, and bars, clubs, and gaming halls were closed. Now, people are slowly drinking again, though fear still lingers. The shop owner, a Muslim who prefers to remain anonymous, and most customers do the same. Previously, alcohol was only available on the black market at high prices; now, prices are normal, and there's a desire for more shops selling beer, vodka, and whiskey.
Takeaways
- 🍻 A special store in Mosul, Iraq, has become the first to officially sell alcohol again after the Islamic State militants were driven out.
- 🏪 The store attracts up to 1000 customers per day, indicating a high demand for alcohol in the area.
- 🕒 The store is particularly busy in the afternoons, suggesting a peak time for alcohol purchases.
- 🚫 Alcohol was prohibited for three years under the Islamic State's rule, which has now ended.
- 🏙️ Prior to the prohibition, there were bars, clubs, and gaming halls in the area, which were all shut down by the militants.
- 🧑🤝🧑 The people of Mosul are now slowly reintroducing alcohol into their lives, showing a shift in social norms.
- 😨 There is still fear among the locals, as indicated by the reluctance of the store owner and customers to reveal their identities.
- 🚷 The store owner, a Muslim, prefers to remain anonymous and not show his face on camera, reflecting ongoing concerns for safety.
- 💸 During the period of prohibition, alcohol was only available on the black market at high prices; now prices have returned to normal levels.
- 📈 There is a desire among the locals for more stores selling beer, vodka, and whiskey, indicating a growing market for alcohol.
Q & A
In which city is the special shop mentioned in the transcript located?
-The special shop is located in the eastern part of the city of Mosul, Iraq.
What is unique about this shop in Mosul?
-This shop is the first one in the area where alcohol can be officially sold.
Outlines
🍻 Revival of Alcohol Sales in Mosul
In this paragraph, we learn about a unique store located in eastern Mosul, Iraq, where alcohol is once again being sold officially after the expulsion of the ISIS jihadist militia. The store, which receives up to 1,000 customers daily, symbolizes a significant cultural shift in the city. Although alcohol was forbidden during ISIS control, the reintroduction of legal sales has been met with enthusiasm by many residents, despite lingering fears. The shop owner, a Muslim who prefers to remain anonymous, highlights the cautious return to normalcy as people slowly regain their confidence to purchase alcohol openly.
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Keywords
💡Mossul
💡Islamischer Staat (IS)
💡Alkohol
💡Schwarzmarkt
💡Angst
💡Ladeninhaber
💡Kunden
💡Bars und Clubs
💡Wiedereröffnung
💡Normales Niveau
Highlights
A special shop in the eastern part of the Iraqi city of Mosul is the first to officially sell alcohol again after the Islamic State militants were driven out.
The shop attracts up to 1000 customers per day.
Alcohol was withheld from the people for three years during the Islamic State's rule.
The shop owner, who is a Muslim, prefers to remain anonymous and not show his face on camera.
Most customers also wish to remain anonymous due to lingering fear.
The shop's opening is a sign of returning normalcy to the area.
Previously, there were bars, clubs, and gaming halls in the area.
During the Islamic State's rule, all such establishments were closed.
Now, people are slowly starting to drink again, indicating a reduction in fear.
Alcohol was available under the Islamic State's rule, but only through the black market at high prices.
Prices for alcohol are now back to normal levels.
Many people are wishing for more shops to sell beer, vodka, and whiskey.
The shop's reopening signifies a cultural shift and a return to pre-conflict lifestyles.
The shop's success could potentially encourage the opening of more alcohol-selling establishments.
The shop owner's decision to remain anonymous reflects the ongoing concerns for safety in the region.
The shop's operation is a testament to the resilience of the local community and their desire to reclaim their way of life.
The reopening of the shop is a significant step towards economic recovery in the area.
Transcripts
in dieser straße im osten der irakischen
stadt mossul befindet sich ein
besonderer laden der erste in dem es
wieder offiziell alkohol zu kaufen gibt
nachdem die dschihadisten miliz
islamischer staat von hier vertrieben
wurde
bis zu 1000 kunden pro tag kommen
erzählt der besitzer am nachmittag ist
ja ziemlich viel los
drei jahre wurde den leuten der alkohol
vorenthalten
dabei waren janina wohnt früher gab es
hier bars clubs und spielhallen
wir wurden von der erst miliz aller
geschlossen jetzt trinken die leute
langsam wieder die angst ist aber noch
da der ladeninhaber ein muslim will
seinen echten namen nicht nennen und
sein gesicht nicht filmen lassen ebenso
wie die meisten kunden nur einer macht
eine ausnahme es herrschaft hatte ich
angst
ich habe da auch getrunken aber abends
um elf halb zwölf bin ich bei meinem
freund aufgebrochen und nach hause aber
nur auf nebenstraßen licht auf den
hauptstraßen zu hause auch unter der
herrschaft gab es alkohol zu kaufen aber
nur unter der hand und zu hoher enten
schwarzmarkt preisen
nun sind die preise wieder auf einem
normalen niveau und viele wünschen sich
weitere läden mit bier wodka und whiskey
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