Alarm raised over underage drinking

Underage drinking came to the fore at the weekend after eight minors were hospitalized after consuming suspected tainted alcohol at a bar on Vouliagmenis Avenue in Athens during a school dance. The incident occurred early Sunday morning, with students aged 14 to 17 showing signs of severe intoxication. In the wake of the incident, local authorities are deliberating the permanent revocation of the bar's operating license, pending approval from the city council.

While seven of the students have since been discharged from the hospital, one remained under medical care as of late Sunday. Although no arrests were made concerning the bar's ownership, a 20-year-old who had been temporarily supervising the event was detained for endangering minors. He was later released until his court hearing.

Greek studies indicate that around 30% of high school students report consuming...