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Greece Unveils Europe's First Digital Age-Verification App

3/18/2026

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Greece launched a digital age-verification app to confirm customers’ ages for tobacco and alcohol.
Health Minister Adonis Georgiades said the system eliminates excuses for sellers who violate the law.
The system is the first of its kind in Europe and aligns with the EU’s approach to online age verification.
Since July 7, 2025, authorities have conducted over 82,000 checks.
313 arrests have occurred, primarily for alcohol-related offenses.

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Greece launched a digital age-verification app to confirm customers’ ages for tobacco and alcohol.
Health Minister Adonis Georgiades said the system eliminates excuses for sellers who violate the law.
The system is the first of its kind in Europe and aligns with the EU’s approach to online age verification.
Since July 7, 2025, authorities have conducted over 82,000 checks.
313 arrests have occurred, primarily for alcohol-related offenses.