Panaigios Bechrakis, a prominent pulmonologist and professor at the University of Athens, supports a proposed ban on smoking in outdoor public spaces, asserting that Greek society is ready for such measures. He emphasizes the importance of reducing smoking rates among…
Milan has implemented a stringent smoking ban prohibiting smoking in all public spaces, including streets, with fines up to €240 for violators. Local officials aim to reduce air pollution and protect public health, particularly children. This ban follows prior restrictions…
Starting January 1, 2025, Milan will implement a ban on smoking in all public areas, including streets, as part of an initiative to improve air quality. This unprecedented move in Italy aims to reduce pollution by addressing the impact of…
Milan has enacted Italy’s strictest smoking ban, prohibiting smoking in all public spaces—including streets—effective today. Fines for violators range from €40 to €240, prompting mixed reactions among residents. The measure aims to improve air quality and protect public health, especially…
Milan has enforced a strict smoking ban, prohibiting smoking in all public spaces, including streets, with fines ranging from €40 to €240 for violators. The ordinance aims to improve air quality and protect public health, especially for children. While some…
New regulations for smokers and vapers have come into effect in Belgium and Milan, restricting smoking in public spaces such as zoos, parks, and near schools. Belgium aims for a smoke-free generation by 2040 and will ban the sale of…
Milan has enacted a wide-reaching ban on outdoor smoking as part of its air quality improvement efforts. Starting January 1, 2025, smoking will be prohibited in all public areas, with fines up to 240 euros for violations. The ban specifically…
The city of Milan will implement a near-total smoking ban in public spaces starting January 1, 2025, extending to all outdoor public areas. This measure is part of a plan initiated in 2021 aimed at improving air quality, with penalties…
A majority of the Dutch Parliament supports measures to extend the smoking and vaping ban to sports fields, playgrounds, and childcare locations. This follows the Nicotinee initiative, which aims to prohibit nicotine product sales to anyone born after 2012 and…
European Union member states have endorsed a Commission proposal to extend the smoking ban to outdoor areas, including cafes, playgrounds, and public transport stops. The ban, which is not mandatory, aims to reduce cancer-related deaths. While some countries called for…
The UK government has unveiled new legislation aimed at prohibiting anyone currently aged 15 or under from ever purchasing cigarettes. This initiative is intended to combat the health risks associated with smoking, which remains a leading cause of preventable mortality…
The UK government is planning to prohibit smoking in children’s playgrounds and outside schools and hospitals as part of a comprehensive tobacco and vapes bill aimed at fostering a smoke-free generation. Health Secretary Wes Streeting emphasized the importance of protecting…
