Greece introduces smoking ban

A new law has come into force in Greece banning smoking in enclosed public spaces and tobacco advertising.

Izvor: BBC

Wednesday, 01.09.2010.

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A new law has come into force in Greece banning smoking in enclosed public spaces and tobacco advertising. It is the second such attempt to curb tobacco addiction in Europe's biggest-smoking nation in just over a year. Greece introduces smoking ban But restaurant and cafe owners say they are being targeted at a time of economic crisis. The Greek government says the smoking ban is aimed at protecting public health. From Wednesday, those caught violating the new law face fines of up to EUR 500. Businesses may have to pay up to EUR 10,000. The government says the measure is needed after previous efforts to impose a partial smoking ban have been largely ignored. It is estimated that more than 40 percent Greek adults smoke - well above the EU's average of 29 percent.

Greece introduces smoking ban

But restaurant and cafe owners say they are being targeted at a time of economic crisis. The Greek government says the smoking ban is aimed at protecting public health.

From Wednesday, those caught violating the new law face fines of up to EUR 500. Businesses may have to pay up to EUR 10,000.

The government says the measure is needed after previous efforts to impose a partial smoking ban have been largely ignored.

It is estimated that more than 40 percent Greek adults smoke - well above the EU's average of 29 percent.

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