Jump to full article: Southeast European Times, 2010-03-12
Author: Maria Paravantes for Southeast European Times in Athens --
Intro: The Greek government's attempt to ban smoking in public is being widely ignored. While the law is in line with EU recommendations, the business community argues that the economy is bad enough without hassling paying customers.
By Maria Paravantes for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 12/03/10
With as many as 20,000 Greeks dying each year from tobacco-related diseases, the country banned smoking in public places. But compliance is an issue. [Getty Images]
It was a bustling Friday night in one of Athens' hottest music clubs, where groups of friends came in for fun after the busy week. As soon as they settled in, the men and women pulled out their cigarettes and realised there were no ashtrays on the tables.
"No smoking," said the waitress taking their order. "Maybe later..."
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