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Reduced Risk Products Light seen through the tunnel: 80% of tobacco tax to be cut by the Australian opposition, if implemented reducing cigarette prices by AUS $25 and legalising vapes Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 6 Sep 20267 Sep 2026
Healthcare News Ireland defies EU law and “Tobacco 21” settlement by insisiting on a generational tobacco purchase ban Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 24 Jul 20263 Aug 2026
Industry News World-renowned painter and activist David Hockney dies aged 88 Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 13 Jun 2026
Reduced Risk Products Tobacco and Vapes Act notably does not restrict vaping from future generations of adults not allowed to purchase tobacco Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 24 May 202627 May 2026
Industry News Smokers’ rights advocates will “fight on” after Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 is granted Royal Assent Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 30 Apr 202615 May 2026
Industry News Price of tobacco rising by inflation rather than inflating the tax behind it, indicates Cyprus EU rotating presidency of the Council of Europe Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 23 Apr 202624 Apr 2026
Industry News Tobacco and Vapes Act, until recently being a Bill, cleared through parliament and awaiting Royal Assent Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 23 Apr 202624 May 2026
Industry News War on smoking has gone far enough, politicians and anti-smoking campaigners should leave people alone, as FOREST chairman says 20th Scottish smoking ban anniversary is “nothing to celebrate” Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 17 Apr 202624 Apr 2026
Industry News Nigel Farage pledges to abolish the incremental tobacco purchase ban if he wins the next general election in 2029 Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 29 Mar 20261 Jun 2026
Industry News The UK generational tobacco sales ban contradicts the Windsor Framework concerning Ireland according to 7 E.U. member states Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 4 Mar 2026
Industry News “Tobacco 21” amendment to the Tobacco and Vapes bill voted down in the House of Lords Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 26 Feb 202626 Feb 2026
Industry News Cyprus rotating presidency of the Council of Europe rejects higher tobacco taxes Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 19 Feb 202627 Feb 2026
Industry News People quit smoking voluntarily despite anti-smoking restrictions, argues chairman of FOREST against the tobacco and vapes bill Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 29 Jan 2026
Industry News Overpricing cigarettes “may persuade smokers to vote for Reform UK”, says FOREST chairman Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 29 Jan 2026
Industry News British Museum terminates sponsorship relations with Japan Tobacco International (JTI) Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 28 Jan 2026
Healthcare News More people in the UK vape than smoke for the first time Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 13 Nov 202513 Nov 2025
Industry News Algerian man clings onto train in Austria after smoking on platform break Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 12 Aug 202512 Aug 2025
Healthcare News Smokers’ rights group FOREST criticises beach and park smoking ban enacted in France Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 3 Jul 20251 Aug 2025
Industry News Australia follows Canada mandating individual cigarette stick health warnings Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 18 Jun 202518 Jun 2025
Legalisation Campaigns London mayor Sadiq Khan defends his support for light drug decriminalisation Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 28 May 202528 May 2025
Industry News Britney Spears smokes cigarette on aeroplane and is received by authorities after landing Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 26 May 2025
Healthcare News Hospital in England displays green instead of red no smoking sign near traffic lights! Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 21 Apr 20254 May 2025
Industry News Tobacco display ban enacted in Belgium, as supermarkets are banned from selling tobacco Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 3 Apr 202512 May 2025
Industry News Britain may become the first country imposing a generational tobacco ban Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 9 Feb 202512 May 2025
Industry News European Parliament votes against outdoor smoking bans – as Council of Health Ministers act independently of parliament Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 3 Dec 20243 Dec 2024
Industry News Tobacco and Vapes bill passes second reading for the second time Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 26 Nov 202428 Nov 2024
Healthcare News Expert opinions opposing hospital grounds comprehensive smoking bans Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 21 Nov 202425 Apr 2025
Industry News Imperial Brands launches new Paramount cigarette in the UK Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 21 Nov 202421 Nov 2024
Healthcare News “Tobacco 21” legislation approved by Irish parliament and passed as law Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 14 Nov 202414 Nov 2024
Industry News False statements made and allegations claimed by smoke-free legislation Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 14 Nov 202415 Dec 2024
Healthcare News ‘Tobacco and Vapes’ bill introduced in parliament on Guy Fawkes Day 2024 Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 5 Nov 20245 May 2025
Healthcare News Tobacco and Vapes Bill to be passed from parliament before Christmas Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 31 Oct 20243 Nov 2024
Industry News Tobacco tax increase announced for 2024 annual budget Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 30 Oct 202431 Oct 2024
Industry News Elon Musk mentions “Thank you for Smoking” movie to answer an audience question on lobbying Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 27 Oct 20242 Nov 2024
Industry News British tourist in Thailand has water thrown over him to extinguish his cigarette Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 26 Oct 202421 Apr 2025
Regulatory News Price of tobacco in Ireland to rise by €1 Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 9 Oct 20242 Nov 2024
Healthcare News European Commission imitating Labour government’s proposed outdoor smoking bans Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 21 Sep 202421 Sep 2024
Industry News Labour government planning outdoor smoking bans with their version of the “Tobacco and Vapes Bill” Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 31 Aug 202421 Sep 2024
Healthcare News Minimum age to buy tobacco becomes 21 in Indonesia where children were allowed to smoke! Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 13 Aug 202420 Oct 2024
Industry News Rishi Sunak’s progressive smoking ban mentioned in the King’s Speech under the Labour government Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 17 Jul 202418 Jul 2024
Industry News ASH, Cancer Research UK and RCP urge new Labour government to rewrite the defunct “Tobacco and Vapes Bill” Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 12 Jul 202420 Aug 2024
Healthcare News Australian Greens achieve compromising vape legalisation Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 8 Jul 20248 Jul 2024
Industry News Gradual smoking ban included in Labour manifesto Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 21 Jun 202422 Jun 2024
Industry News Cigarettes in Australia/New Zealand cost as much as in the war-torn Gaza strip! Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 21 Jun 202425 Sep 2024
Industry News President Erdogan announces plan for generational tobacco ban in Turkey Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 14 Jun 202414 Jun 2024
Industry News China Tobacco leadership persecuted by authorities – death sentence to a former deputy Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 9 Jun 2024
Healthcare News Rishi Sunak’s gradual smoking ban shelved for the elections Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 24 May 202430 May 2024
Industry News Phasing smoking out of the UK is planned by the UK government and parliament Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 22 May 202422 May 2024
Healthcare News Irish parliament will decide if tobacco is for over 21’s Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 16 May 202421 Jun 2024
Industry News Tobacco and Vapes bill committee “undemocratic” according to the UKVIA Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 9 May 202410 May 2024
Healthcare News Tobacco and Vapes bill committee receives evidence and amendment prepositions from 34 stakeholders Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 4 May 20249 May 2024
Healthcare News The Tobacco and Vapes bill committee has been set up Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 28 Apr 20245 May 2024
Healthcare News Hazel Cheeseman appointed to lead Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 26 Apr 202426 Apr 2024
Industry News Tobacco and Vapes bill passed its second reading with 383 yes and 67 no’s Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 16 Apr 202428 May 2024
Industry News Leader of smokers’ rights group FOREST sends letter to MPs Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 13 Apr 202413 Apr 2024
Industry News Boris Johnson questions how Winston Churchill’s party could ever ban smoking Keep reading by Κώστας Κητής 13 Apr 20242 May 2024