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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

Heatwave-struck Paris bans alcohol consumption in public places, as hospitals reach their capacity limits

The Paris authorities have implemented a series of measures to help the city's 2 million residents cope with the situation

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

Gazi: “She told us she loved us and then collapsed,” says friend of 16-year-old

"We went to a liquor store and got a bottle of vodka, drank it, and then went to the club," said a member of her group

Toxicology tests will determine what caused the death of the 16-year-old girl found dead outside a club in Gazi – Georgiadis: The hospital notified the police

Police sources claim that valuable time was lost in the investigation, as the Hellenic Police (ELAS) was informed by the girl’s father

Scientists detect…alcohol & vinegar in a neighboring Galaxy!

For the first time, scientists have detected complex organic molecules outside our own galaxy, in the ice surrounding a young star, opening new pathways for understanding the chemistry of the universe

Young people go out early, sleep early, and drink little to no alcohol

From the “party till dawn” of the 90s to the minimal luxury of wellness – The European trend of “going out for a drink at 6 or 7 right after work and getting home early” has also arrived in Greece

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