Cyprus Times

16-Year-Old Hospitalized with Alcohol Poisoning in Rhodes

Published January 1, 2026, 10:06
16-Year-Old Hospitalized with Alcohol Poisoning in Rhodes

A 16-year-old was taken to the General Hospital of Rhodes in a state of intoxication after consuming alcohol at a taverna. The teenager's mother and the taverna's manager were arrested on charges of negligent supervision and selling alcohol to a minor, respectively. Authorities are investigating the responsibilities of both parties in an incident highlighting the ongoing problem of underage access to alcohol.