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Health news

Nicotine pouch sales surge among young people, watchdog warns

Flavoured, promoted on social media, discreet and unregulated: sales of addictive nicotine pouches are booming among youth. A global tobacco industry watchdog, STOP, warns that this could lead to a new wave of nicotine addiction.

23/06/2026

Health news

Here’s what the UK public has to say about the proposed cigarette ban

The UK is moving ahead with a landmark plan to ban cigarette sales for anyone born after 2008, aiming to create a 'smoke-free generation'. Public reaction is mixed: some welcome it as a good step for public health, while others raise concerns about personal freedom.

26/04/2026

Health news

UK passes anti-tobacco bill to create a ‘smoke-free’ generation

Shops will soon be restricted from selling tobacco products to anyone born on or after 2008.

22/04/2026

Health news

Could the UK’s smokefree generation law end youth smoking?

The policy could lead to health gains that build over time, with tens of thousands of additional healthy years of life. By 2075, the policy could deliver around 88,000 extra healthy life years compared with no new law.

12/02/2026

Travel News

Maldives brings in smoking ban for young people - including tourists

The Maldives already has strict rules around bringing electronic cigarettes into the country.

04/11/2025

Travel News

Smoking, noise and pets: New beach rules for San Sebastián

San Sebastián's new beach rules should be in effect by 2026.

19/10/2025

Travel News

Travel warning: Spain set to ban smoking on beaches and bar terraces

Spain's new regulations would also cover the use of electronic cigarettes and vapes as the country moves to impose stricter controls on tobacco marketing and product distribution in a bid to boost public health.

11/09/2025

Health news

Vaping could cause irreversible harm to children’s health, say experts

"This epidemic is being led and organised by the nicotine industry,” one expert told Euronews Health.

04/09/2025

Health news

France to ban smoking in public places to protect children

Starting Sunday, smoking will be banned on beaches, in parks, and at bus shelters. The government’s decree extending the ban to certain outdoor public spaces was published in the Official Journal on Saturday. For now, no fines will be issued for violations.

28/06/2025

Europe in Motion

'Nanny states': The most interventionist European countries ranked

Turkey, Lithuania, Hungary and the UK have some of the harshest restrictions on soft drinks, smoking and junk food.

23/06/2025

Health news

UK ban on single-use vapes comes into force to stop children's use

The UK's move follows e-cigarette restrictions by countries like Belgium and Australia.

02/06/2025

Health news

Spain plans to extend smoking ban to bar and restaurant terraces

The ban would not only apply to traditional tobacco in public spaces, but also to electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco devices.

29/05/2025

Art

Why has the Paris Metro banned a David Hockney exhibition poster?

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”.

03/04/2025

Europe

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.

01/04/2025

Health news

Tobacco advertising bans do help lower odds of smoking, study shows

Researchers say a new pooled data analysis shows that bans on direct and indirect tobacco advertising should be expanded internationally.

14/01/2025

Europe in Motion

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.

02/01/2025