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Armenia Imposes First Curbs On Smoking 

Armenia's first-ever anti-tobacco drive officially kicked off on Wednesday with the introdcution of a complete ban on smoking in hospitals, cultural and educational institutions and public transportation facilities.

Officials said the measures mark "the first phase" in the implementation of a relevant law that was passed by parliament late last year and is aimed at gradually banning cigarettes from all public places. Sales of cigarettes to individuals below the age of 18 will also be illegal from now on.

"The next phase will take effect a year later," said Alik Bazarchian, the anti-smoking program coordinator of the Armenian Ministry of Health. "It will restrict smoking in public places, business enterprises and other indoor areas."

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