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• Bavaria eases Germany's toughest smoking ban 

Jump to full article: Radio Netherlands (nl), 2009-01-20

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The state of Bavaria in Germany is relaxing its strict smoking ban. From August, small bars will be able to introduce special smoking areas, as will beer tents, such as those during Munich's 'Octoberfest'. . . .

Bavaria's Health Minister Dr Markus Söder explains it was impossible to enforce the legislation, and relaxing the regulations will restore "social peace".

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