Building owners who rent to stores that sell illegal and unlicensed marijuana and tobacco products can face fines of up to $1,000 per day. The new measure, announced this week, is part of the municipal administration’s efforts to combat the proliferation of businesses that illegally sell tobacco, vaporizers and cannabis products throughout the city and, … Read more
Actually, the ban on menthol cigarettes should have come to Norway a long time ago, as part of the EU’s tobacco directive. The authorities have previously signaled that it would be introduced in 2021. – Implementation of the directive in Norway has been delayed due to processes in the EU and other EFTA countries. The … Read more
The dating app Happn conducted a survey of 1,393 people, 43% of whom smoke. Among them, 64% say they are ready to stop smoking for love, while two thirds of those surveyed (67%) consider cigarettes to be a love killer. Dince November 1st, it has been No Tobacco Month. The opportunity for those who smoke … Read more
Smokers over 18 years of age will be able to get vaccinated against the flu for the first timeMaría José López – Europa Press One of the great novelties of the vaccination campaign 2023/2024 against the flu and covid-19 is the inclusion of smokers as a risk group who are recommended to get vaccinated against … Read more
Supreme Court Temporarily Revives Biden Administration’s Regulation of “Ghost Guns” In a recent development, the Supreme Court has temporarily revived the Biden administration’s regulation of “ghost guns” – kits that can be purchased online and assembled into untraceable homemade firearms. The court’s decision came in response to the administration’s request, citing a rise in violence … Read more
Where is cheap housing, food, clothes, alcohol and food in restaurants in the EU – Eurostat published consumer goods price index data for 2022. The highest prices are in Ireland, the lowest are in Romania High prices were recorded in Ireland (146% of the EU average), Denmark (145%) and Luxembourg (137%). At the same time, … Read more
The Board of Directors proposes the payment of a gross dividend of 1310 per share, i.e. the same as for 2021. Sales of heated tobacco products and products intended for smoking in the Czech Republic and Slovakia fell by 2.7 percent to 11.2 billion pieces. The total number of users of smoke-free alternatives increased year-on-year … Read more
The Depok government in Indonesia has introduced seven non-smoking areas (KTR) in their efforts to protect the public from cigarette smoke and tobacco advertisements. The regional government has established KTRs in health service facilities, schools, children’s playgrounds, places of worship, public transport, offices, and public places. The aim of the non-smoking areas is to help … Read more
Oral cancers It is the single most common group of cancers in any area of the body, and it includes cancers of the lips, cheeks, tongue, jaw bones, pharynx (throat) and larynx. 80% of these cancers are related to tobacco use, and in the next report we will explain the causes, symptoms and methods of … Read more
Inflation bites the pockets of Italians. And it becomes the first obstacle that the newly installed Meloni government will have to face. The October data released by Istat are one unexpected shock that far exceeds all expectations. The consumer price index flew from + 8.9% to 11.9% – the highest level since March 1984 – … Read more