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The ban would not only apply to traditional tobacco in public spaces, but also to electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco devices.
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Promotional material for the upcoming David Hockney exhibition in Paris has been banned because the artist is seen with a cigarette. Hockney described the situation as “complete madness”.
Belgium bans display of tobacco products in shops
The new law is designed to curb impulse purchases of cigarettes and tobacco — and supermarkets are prohibited from selling them altogether.
Tobacco advertising bans do help lower odds of smoking, study shows
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How does vape consumption compare across Europe?
Belgium became the first EU country to ban the sale of disposable vapes, while Luxembourg, Estonia, and Czechia report the highest vaping rates.
Milan cracks down on outdoor smoking in toughest ban to date
Smoking in outdoors and public areas in Italy’s financial and fashion capital, Milan, is now banned. It’s the toughest extension of a series of bans starting in 2021, aimed at ‘improving the quality of the city’s air’.
New ban on tobacco products in Latvia sees scramble to find loopholes
Starting in January, various restrictions will affect tobacco sellers and consumers in the Baltic country.
How will António Costa lead the European Council?
Former Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa is now President of the European Council. If his experience raises hopes for his ability to lead the EU's 27 member states - he takes on the role at a difficult time.
Smoking ban resolution strongly rejected by EU Parliament
A resolution on smoking bans, initially backed by a majority of MEPs, was widely rejected after attempts by right-wing groups to exclude novel tobacco products from the text.
Which European country ranks best for smoke-free homes?
A new survey estimated the percentage of smoke-free homes in Europe.
Varenicline: What is the new anti-smoking pill available on the NHS?
The smoking cessation pill could help to prevent thousands of smoking-related deaths across the UK.
UK introduces anti-tobacco bill to 'break the cycle of addiction'
The UK is introducing new anti-tobacco legislation that could make it harder for today's children to legally buy cigarettes.
UK set to ban single-use vapes from June 2025
The British government said single-use vapes, which cannot be recycled, were wasteful and damaging to the environment.
UK doctors to government: ‘Make the tobacco industry pay’
The group is concerned that funding could be slashed when the new government reveals its budget priorities at the end of the month.
Brussels, my love? EU forest law on hold: tragedy or relief?
In this edition, we discuss the impact of a delay in the EU's deforestation law, and break down Viktor Orbán's feisty speech in Strasbourg.
Von der Leyen's bold move: Is Austria the fix for EU migration policy?
Austrian nominee Magnus Brunner has received mixed reactions in Strasbourg and Brussels due to Vienna's history of opposing key EU migration policies.