Greece passes law to jail people for selling alcohol or tobacco to children
July 04, 2025 by euronews.com
Greece passes law to jail people for selling alcohol or tobacco to children
The Greek parliament has passed a new law to protect minors from smoking and alcohol. The legislation includes strict age verification for sales, bans smoking in certain public areas, and limits advertising. Violations—such as selling tobacco or alcohol to minors or employing them in bars—can result in fines up to €10,000 and up to three years in prison. The law is broad in scope and introduces strong penalties to ensure compliance.
36.00% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 3.2 million current smokers in Greece.
SOURCE: GSTHR
