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Smoking Ban

Maldives becomes first country to impose generational smoking ban

The Maldives has begun enforcing a smoking ban on anyone born after January 1, 2007, making it the first country in the world to introduce a generational prohibition on tobacco, the Health Ministry announced.

01 Nov 2025-13:28
France bans smoking in most public areas

The iconic image of a smoking Parisian is fading as France has implemented a ban on smoking in most public areas.

02 Jul 2025-02:00
France bans smoking in most outdoor public areas

In an effort to safeguard its youngest citizens, France has announced a nationwide ban on smoking in all outdoor areas accessible to children—meaning the classic image of smoking in a French park is soon to become a thing of the past.

30 May 2025-22:32
Japan's Osaka enforces smoking ban ahead of Expo 2025

The Japanese city of Osaka on Monday imposed a smoking ban on public streets as part of efforts to become more visitor-friendly ahead of this year's World Expo.

27 Jan 2025-09:28
Milan enforces Italy's strictest smoking ban, prohibiting all outdoor smoking

Smokers in Italy’s financial and fashion capital of Milan risk being fined for lighting up on city streets or crowded public areas after the country’s toughest ban comes into effect on Wednesday, News.az reports citing foreign media.

01 Jan 2025-11:04
UK eyes landmark smoking ban to protect future generations

The UK Parliament is set to debate a landmark bill designed to prevent today's children from ever legally smoking.

05 Nov 2024-17:17