Authorities in Athens have shut down a nightclub in the Gazi district for two months after the death of a 16-year-old girl who, according to police, had consumed alcohol on the premises before collapsing outside.
Municipal officials arrived at the club on Sunday to enforce the closure order, sealing its iron doors with wax for a 60-day suspension. The Athens Municipal Police delivered the decision earlier that day.
As part of the ongoing investigation, officers collected bottles from the establishment—two days after the incident—which have been sent for laboratory testing to determine their contents
“We expect results from the State Chemistry Department this week,” said police spokesperson Konstantia Dimoglidou.
Nationwide Inspections and Arrests
The tragic case in Athens has prompted a broader nationwide crackdown on venues selling alcohol to minors. In Patras, police arrested both the owner and manager of a popular nightclub after discovering that it was serving underage patrons. A separate high school party in the same city was also cancelled after it was found to be promoting unlimited alcohol consumption.
In Thessaloniki, two employees—a 29-year-old manager and a 24-year-old waiter—were arrested at a café-bar for allowing two 16-year-old girls to drink alcohol on the premises.
Stricter Penalties for Violations
Police data show that in the last three months alone, authorities have conducted over 24,000 inspections at nightclubs across Greece, leading to 140 case files and multiple arrests for supplying alcohol to minors. In some cases, intoxicated teenagers were hospitalized.
Under current Greek law, those convicted of selling or providing alcohol to minors face severe penalties, including prison sentences of up to three years.
