Incidents of Underage Alcohol Abuse Rise After New Year Celebrations in Greece
Following New Year’s celebrations, several serious incidents of acute intoxication among minors were reported in Greece. A 14-year-old boy was hospitalized in a semi-comatose state in Ioannina, leading to his father’s arrest for allowing alcohol consumption. Meanwhile, a 14-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy were also hospitalized due to alcohol consumption at entertainment venues, prompting arrests of venue owners. Authorities have initiated investigations into these incidents, highlighting concerns over underage drinking and parental negligence.