#alcohol

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  Greece intensifies nationwide checks on alcohol sales to minors

  August 28, 2026

  Greek authorities are stepping up nationwide inspections targeting the entry of minors into nightclubs and bars, as well as the sale of alcohol and tobacco products to underage customers.
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    Greece

    UK national given suspended jail sentence after flight diverted to Thessaloniki

    June 4, 2026
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    Europe

    Sweden becomes ‘smoke-free’ country as smoking rate falls below 5%

    May 26, 2026
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    Greece

    Greece tightens controls on minors’ access

    May 2, 2026
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    Greece

    Greece introduces Digital Age Verification for alcohol and tobacco sales

    March 23, 2026

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  Greece

  New roadmap protecting minors from tobacco, alcohol use is presented

  March 19, 2026

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  Economy

  Eurozone inflation at 1.9% in February, exceeding forecasts

  March 4, 2026

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  Greece

  AADE: Significant blows to smuggling in the second half of 2025

  February 25, 2026

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  Greece

  QR-based age verification to curb underage sales

  November 20, 2025

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  Science - Technology

  Instagram to introduce PG-13 rules for teen accounts

  October 15, 2025

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  Greece

  Alcohol self-tests now available in pharmacies

  October 10, 2025

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  Europe

  EU refers Greece to court over Duty-Free tax violation

  October 9, 2025

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  Western Thrace

  İskeçe Chamber of Commerce: Sale of alcohol, cigarettes, and tobacco to minors banned

  August 9, 2025

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  Greece

  ID now mandatory for tobacco and alcohol sales in Greece

  July 5, 2025

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  Greece

  Stricter rules for teen drinking, smoking

  June 30, 2025

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  Greece

  ID required for purchasing cigarettes and alcohol in Greece – New bill aims to protect minors

  June 3, 2025

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  World

  Saudi Arabia to lift 73-year alcohol ban ahead of World Cup

  May 26, 2025

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  Science - Technology

  Study: Heavy alcohol consumption linked to increased risk of brain damage

  April 10, 2025

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  Greece

  Sharp decline in alcohol consumption – Greece records the biggest drop in Europe

  April 8, 2025

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  Sports

  Alcohol to be banned at 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia

  February 15, 2025

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  Türkiye

  Istanbul's bootleg alcohol crisis claims 37 lives, 92 hospitalized

  January 18, 2025

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  Europe

  Alcohol-related deaths in England surged by 42.2% in last 4 years: Report

  January 17, 2025

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  Greece

  Teen Alcohol Abuse, Smoking Growing Concerns in Greece

  January 5, 2025

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  Greece

  Shops face permanent closure for selling alcohol to minors

  December 16, 2024

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  Greece

  Traffic violations on the rise

  July 28, 2024

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  Europe

  WHO calls for urgent action to reduce alcohol consumption in Europe

  July 27, 2024

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  Western Thrace

  Dolaphan kinsman was stabbed to death in Athens

  February 28, 2024

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  World

  Saudi Arabia to allow alcohol sales to non-Muslim diplomats

  January 25, 2024

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  Western Thrace

  Citizen under the influence of alcohol causes trouble at Xanthi Hospital

  January 10, 2024

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  Greece

  Greek drivers drive dangerously!

  June 12, 2023

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  Greece

  Police book 13,683 traffic violations over long weekend

  March 1, 2023

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  Greece

  Dozens of motorists cited for drunk driving in week of traffic checks

  February 14, 2023

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  World

  UK sees record number of alcohol deaths in 2021 due to pandemic

  December 17, 2022

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  World

  Half of Americans victim of substance abuse: Poll

  October 14, 2019