Drinking culture
Drunk Turk sentenced for crossing Greek-Turkish border
A Greek court gave a suspended sentence March 20 to a Turkish man who ran across the tense Greek-Turkish border after a drinking binge.
This is Why Alcohol Erases our Memories
Does alcohol kill brain cells? See what scientists say about this:
Scientists at the University of St. Louis Medical School explain the mechanism of alcohol and what happens to the brain when one can not remember the events of a certain period - the so-called "white spots".
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10% of Greeks are Addicted to Alcohol
Consumption of spirits has become a problem for Greece, as 10 per cent of the country's population is completely dependent on alcohol, BNT reported. This percentage is considered to be high compared to other European countries, according to data from the World Health Organization. And they show regular alcohol consumption in the majority of the population of Greece.
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Teen alcohol consumption going unchecked
"I admit I was shocked when my son came back drunk on Saturday night. He's only 15 years old and had been out with friends, just as on many other weekends. He wasn't late, but he was a mess. They'd been to a club in Glyfada, where they had beers and shots! How could they serve alcohol to kids?" one shocked father told Kathimerini on the condition of anonymity.
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Eurostat: Bulgarians Are Among Moderate Drinkers in the EU
People in Bulgaria buy less and less alcohol, Eurostat data show. Last year, households in Bulgaria allocated an average of 1.6% of their incomes for alcoholic drinks.
EFKA online service maintenance on Saturday
The Single Social Security Entity (EFKA) announced on Wednesday that its online service will not be operating from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday due to maintenance work.
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EU Officials Accused of Selling Illegal Alcohol in Afghanistan
EU officials in Kabul, whose nationality is not specified, are accused of selling alcohol to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan where it is forbidden, the EU said on Sunday, quoted by the France.
Cocktails that do not Cause Hangover
A British chemist has created cocktails that do not cause a hangover, even if they contain alcohol, Gizmodo said.
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How does your body react a day after drinking a beer? (infographic)
Are you an elderly, stressed-out woman that exclusively sips champagne and never eats before a boozy night out? Well then it’s no wonder you get stinking hangovers, madam.
Why do Greeks never toast with glasses of water?
If you ever find yourself amongst Greeks during a celebration and you happen to notice they never toast with a full glass of water don’t be surprised. But what is the history behind this superstition?
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