The consumption of alchol by persons over 18 is generally accepted.

It is interesting to note that being a minor and in posession of alchol is not an offence, it is only an offence to supply alcohol to a minor. The alchol in the possession of a minor can be confiscated.

However it is interesting to note that alchol can be purchased from some vending machines and the laws are rarely enforced.

In general there is no minimum age to consume alcohol.

The minimum age to purchase beer and wine varies between areas and is 14 - 16 years of age, the minimum age to puchase spirits is 18 years of age.

Its also interesting to note that beer, cider and Smirnoff Ice can be bought in most general stores, however all alcoholic drinks above 4.7% must be bought at ‘The Wine Monopoly’

There is virtually no enforcement of the drinking laws in Greece.

However there are no restrictions on drinking in private with a parent or guardian present.

There are no age restrictions relating to the purchasing or beer or wine in shops at all, and virtually no enforcement on any of the drinking laws throughout the country.

To purchase alchol in Poland you must be at least 18 years of age.

There are however some notable exceptions:

From the age of 14 minors can consume alcohol that is provided by their parents.

In Vienna, Lower Austria and Burgenland the legal age for all types of alchol is 16. (Including liquor)