Tobacco smoking

Health news

Greece introduces new tobacco rules to minimise risks to children

The Greek bill comes as other member states put pressure on the European Union to raise tobacco taxes.

30/06/2025

Health news

Smokers buying cigarettes abroad after the Netherlands raised taxes

The Dutch public health agency said policy changes are needed to prevent smokers from evading the country’s high tobacco taxes by buying these products abroad.

18/06/2025

Europe News

EU Commission faces rising pressure to tax vapes and nicotine pouches

Countries like Italy, Greece and Romania, which have lower taxes than other member states, are against the proposal.

02/06/2025

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

Higher cigarette taxes could save 281,000 children’s lives in a year

The analysis shows children from the poorest families would benefit the most from higher cigarette tax rates in lower-income countries.

30/04/2025

wellbeing

France bans nicotine pouch sales. Where does the rest of Europe stand?

Several countries have taken steps to restrict nicotine pouches absent EU-wide regulation.

28/02/2025

Health news

Cancer death rates are much higher in UK’s most deprived areas

A new report highlights “huge disparities” related to cancer care in the UK.

21/02/2025

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

New Year's resolutions: Who are the heaviest smokers in Europe?

The percentage of smokers in the EU has remained almost unchanged since 2020, data shows.

10/01/2025

Health news

Smoking one cigarette can reduce lifespan by 20 minutes, study finds

A single cigarette can shorten your lifespan and impact your health, new research shows.

08/01/2025

Health news

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.

31/12/2024

Radio Schuman

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.

02/12/2024

Health news

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.

28/11/2024

Health news

Which European country ranks best for smoke-free homes?

A new survey estimated the percentage of smoke-free homes in Europe.

28/11/2024

Health news

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.

12/11/2024

Health news

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.

05/11/2024

Health news

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.

24/10/2024

Health news

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.

17/10/2024

Health news

One million adults in England who weren’t regular smokers now vape

A new survey in England found that there’s a sharp increase in the number of non-regular smokers who have taken up vaping.

03/10/2024

Eco-Innovation

Vaping waste is a ‘huge’ problem in the UK. Is a new ban the solution?

Last year, around five million single-use vapes were either littered or thrown away every week in the UK.

01/10/2024