World news about “Smoking ban” published by euronews.
Russia starts stubbing out smoking in public places Russia is taking steps to kick its smoking habit – with new tobacco legislation that came into force on Saturday, June 1 It is now illegal for Russians to… 01/06/2013
France to ban electronic cigarettes in public Their use has boomed in the USA, where smokers of electronic cigarettes doubled in 2011, but now the French are going to ban them in all public places, just… 31/05/2013
Russia bans smoking in a variety of public places from June 1 Just one day after World No Tobacco Day, a ban in Russia will mean no smoking in certain public areas. From June 1, no one will be allowed to light up in a… 31/05/2013
The lowdown on smoking on World No Tobacco DayWorld No Tobacco Day (WNTD) is observed around the world every year on May 31. It aims to encourage a 24-hour period of abstinence from all forms of tobacco… 30/05/2013
Putin signs law to curb smoking in RussiaRussian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law that will ban smoking in most public places and restrict cigarette sales in the world’s second-largest… 25/02/2013
EU struggles to fight online drug trafficking The European Commission has acknowledged the difficulty of combating drug trafficking in the EU. It says the complexity and constant innovation by… 31/01/2013
Europe Weekly: EU plans to get tough on smoking The European Union is taking steps towards protecting its citizens against the dangers of smoking; Ireland is putting a rosy glaze on her forthcoming… 21/12/2012
EU seeks bigger health warnings for cigarettes The EU’s health chief wants bigger warnings on cigarette packets and bans on flavours such as menthol. Commissioner Tonio Borg unveiled proposals to tighten… 19/12/2012
Women die of smoking too What would you do with an extra 10 years of life? Risk it in the sky? Enjoy it on the ocean waves? Spend it on treasure island? The question is real, because… 31/10/2012
EU’s plain and simple message on smoking Cigarettes sold in plain packaging may soon become law in the EU, if anti-smoking activists get their way. Already a legal requirement in Australia, the… 12/04/2012
UEFA bans smoking at Euro 2012 With only a few months to go before Euro 2012 kicks off in Ukraine and Poland, UEFA announced on Monday that smoking will be completely banned at stadiums… 24/10/2011
U-talk: The truth behind cigarette health warnings This edition of U-talk looks at the health warnings that appear on the sides of cigarette packets. Our question about that comes from Lewis in the British… 28/08/2011
EU plans larger anti-smoking warnings on cigarette packsFollowing the introduction of brandless cigarette packaging in Australia, the EU is proposing its own tough new rules to help cut consumption. Commissioners… 19/12/2012
Australia removes branding from cigarette packetsAt tobacconists in Sydney, Australia, the rows of cigarette packets look more disturbing than ever. The much larger health warnings and pictures showing the… 30/11/2012
Bulgarians rally for the right to light upRestaurant and hotel owners in the Bulgarian capital have been protesting against a smoking ban in closed public spaces. The demonstrators want the recently… 22/11/2012
Russia considers ban on smoking in public placesAdvocates for a ban on smoking in public places took to the streets on the day to show support, as Russia’s parliament considered the proposal. If passed… 12/11/2012
Russia to consider smoking banThe Russian government is considering a ban on smoking in public places in an effort to cut the number of smokers in the country by half. The prime minister… 16/10/2012
Bulgaria extends smoking ban to bars, cafesBulgaria will ban smoking in all indoor public spaces from June, the first move in an attempt to persuade one of Europe’s heaviest smoking nations to kick the… 18/05/2012
Ukraine: Mums-to-be could face fines for smoking or drinkingThe women of Ukraine had better beware before they light up or enjoy a drink. They could face a fine if it turns out that they are pregnant! Some would… 19/03/2012
Ukraine adopts no smoking ban ahead of Euro 2012Ukraine is to join the growing list of countries banning smoking in public areas. Parliament voted to adopt legislation prohibiting it in places such as bars… 14/03/2012
Smokers fume over hidden cost for a smoke breakBelgian authorities are clamping down on civil servants who nip out of the office for a smoke break. 18-thousand staff who work for the French-speaking… 03/10/2011
French town makes beach smoke freeAt holiday time in Provence, there is sun, sea and just for a change – no smoke. In the small town of La Ciotat, beachcombers have to stub out their… 04/08/2011
Tobacco smoke screens Chinese no-smoking signsChina’s smoking ban has begun as expected, that is, largely ignored by the population addicted to tobacco. Smoking has been outlawed in enclosed public… 01/05/2011
Little hope of Chinese smoking ban successChina has banned smoking in enclosed public spaces but in a country where the habit is so ingrained in the culture there is little expectation that it will… 01/05/2011
Belgian demo against bar smoking banHundreds of people have demonstrated in Brussels, angry that Belgium’s smoking ban is being extended early to include cafes and bars. Smoking has been… 23/04/2011
China’s smokers keep Cuban cigar sales growingCuba’s cigar makers say sales are increasing despite the effects of anti-smoking laws coming into effects in many countries. Organisers of the annual cigar… 22/02/2011
Spanish bars go smoke-freeSmokers in Spain have been dreading it. Bar owners are fuming. A ban on cigarettes in bars, restaurants and cafes has come into force, shattering years of… 02/01/2011
Spain stubs out smoking in barsFor cigarette-friendly Spain, it is nothing short of a revolution. Nights out at smoke-filled bars in the country are now a thing of the past. From today… 02/01/2011
Cloud of censure hangs over Russia’s smokersSmokers in Russia are under pressure to quit the demon weed after the Kremlin revealed it is to introduce a raft of anti-smoking measures. The plan is to… 06/10/2010
Smoking Greeks find life’s a dragGreek smokers are getting used to being confined to the great outdoors following a ban on lighting up in public buildings. Europe’s heaviest smokers, Greeks… 01/09/2010
Greece tries again on smoking banGreece is trying once again to enforce a smoking ban. The last of several attempts came last year but went largely ignored by Europe’s most… 01/09/2010
Gaza women banned from smoking water pipesA tradition has just gone up in smoke for the women of Gaza. Puffing on tobacco-infused water pipes in beachside cafes has been an activity enjoyed by both… 19/07/2010
Turkish bar owners fume over smoking banThere’s no smoke without fire. And in the Turkish capital Ankarra thousands of fuming bar owners and their clients came together to demonstrate their anger… 18/08/2009
