Jump to full article: Earth Times, 2009-06-26
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Intro: Greece's health minister Friday announced last- minute exemptions for some offices and casinos, ahead of a public smoking ban to due come into force next week. The Greeks are considered one of the last bastions of smoking in the EU, and the proposed ban has already run into considerable opposition.
Initially, minister Dimitris Avramopoulos had said authorities will enforce without exception smoking restrictions in public places, including offices, restaurants and bars as of July 1.
But with less than a week to go Avramopoulos announced eleventh- hour exceptions regarding offices and casinos.
All offices employing more than 50 people will have the right to maintain designated smoking rooms.
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