Green News Should European governments ban cigarettes? Cigarette manufacture uses large amounts of water, farmland and released C02, should we put a stop to it? 21/12/2021
Belgium Belgian customs arrest 45, seize million of counterfeit cigarettes A Belgian official described the operation as the biggest ever conducted in the country which has become a hub for cigarette trafficking to neighbouring countries. 04/08/2021
USA US to attempt once again to ban menthol cigarettes Previous attempts to ban menthol cigarettes in the US faced pushback from lobbyists and members of Congress. 30/04/2021
Green News What did we learn from World Cleanup Day this year? A 24-hour wave of cleanups stretched across the planet, starting in Australia and ending in Hawaii last weekend. 22/09/2020
world news Coronavirus and smoking: What does the WHO say? A study in France found that smoking could be a "protective factor" against coronavirus infection, but global health authorities still state that smokers are likely to be more vulnerable to COVID-19. 07/05/2020
Ireland Ireland bans menthol cigarettes and rolling tobacco starting May 20 Some research also suggests that menthols may boost nicotine levels in the blood, making them more addictive and harder to quit than regular cigarettes. 15/03/2020
no comment Spanish police uncover underground counterfeit cigarette factory It's thought to be the first of its kind in the European Union 21/02/2020
Good Morning Europe Should workers have pay deducted for coffee and cigarette breaks? Spain's High Court has ruled in favour of a company that began deducting time for employees who took breaks for coffee and cigarettes. 12/02/2020
View Stemming the flow of illegal tobacco from Ukraine and Belarus should be a priority for the EU ǀ View The inflow of illicit tobacco from the EU’s eastern border continues to flourish. The EU should make the most of the current situation and encourage both Ukraine and Belarus to further commit to tackling a problem. 11/10/2019
world news Where do the health warning photos on cigarette boxes come from? Some people have sued authorities after mistaking cigarette box photos for family relatives or themselves. 23/07/2019
Green News What is the world’s number 1 plastic pollutant? Here’s how people are tackling this major environmental plight. 04/05/2019
View France's failure to tackle cigarette smuggling threatens EU safety France is the most affected EU member state when it comes to cigarette smuggling, and inaction to tackle the problem is endangering Europe's safety. 19/11/2018
