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Minor hospitalised in Ioannina after consuming alcohol at family gathering, relative arrested
The girl's relative voluntarily appeared before police
Greece intensifies breathalyser crackdown as roadside alcohol checks hit record levels
Weekly breathalyser tests in Attica have topped 29,000, with the Hellenic Police confirming Greece now runs more alcohol checks per capita than any other EU country, thanks to a "blanket testing" method unique to the country
Alcoclock in new cars from July 2026: what the EU rule really means for drivers
New cars registered in the EU must be ready for an alcohol interlock device, but drivers will not be asked to take a breath test every time they start the engine
“Blitz” traffic police checks in Attica: 41 arrests in one week – 17 for driving under the influence of alcohol
999 vehicles immobilized, of which 148 were towed, while 436 driving licenses and 1,382 vehicle registration certificates were confiscated
The new Traffic Code and breathalyzer tests caused a plunge in consumption at nightlife venues; “hard” spirits paid the price
Consumption of so-called “hard” spirits (whisky, gin, vodka, tequila) at large music venues, clubs, bars, and restaurants has fallen by around 20–25%, mainly due to intensive traffic police breathalyzer checks
Minor transported to the Chrysoupoli Health Center in Kavala after consuming alcohol – Bar owner arrested
The minor received first aid and was later released – A case file was formed against the owner for providing and selling alcohol to minors
