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[UK-Scotland] Jim Hume MSP launches consultation on bill banning smoking in vehicles with children present

Jim says in the foreword to his consultation document: Recent research has shown that 17% of 11-16 year olds in the UK are exposed to second-hand smoke more than once a week while in a car with a further 30% indicating exposure once a week or less. Thes
Liberal Democrat website (uk)
added May 31, 2013 10:33
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[Europe, Ireland] Reilly speaks of brother and father at cancer conference

Dr Reilly received two standing ovations at the European Week against Cancer conference hosted by the Irish Cancer Society where he reiterated his determination to take on the tobacco industry.
Irish Times (ie)
added May 30, 2013 18:56
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[UK-Northern Ireland] Health Minister Poots urged to back plain cigarette packs

Health Minister Edwin Poots has been urged to back moves to introduce standardised, unbranded packaging for cigarettes. The call was made by the charity, Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke (NICHS).
BBC Online
added May 30, 2013 01:39
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Ireland plans to adopt plain packaging of cigarettes

Health chiefs lauded the move as a vital tool to combat youth smoking, while tobacco companies warned removing all logos, trademarks and colours from packs would benefit criminals involved in illegal smuggling.
Financial Times (uk)
added May 29, 2013 01:37
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[UK-Scotland] Smoking in your car with children ‘to be outlawed’

A BID to ban smoking in cars carrying children as passengers has been backed by doctors and health charities.
The Scotsman (uk)
added May 29, 2013 01:25
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Thousands sign online petition against backtracking on Bulgaria's smoking ban

More than 26 000 people had signed an online petition against backtracking on Bulgaria’s full ban on smoking in restaurants and bars, media reports on May 28 said, a day after the hotel and restaurant association revived its campaign to ease the ban foll
Sofia Globe
added May 30, 2013 13:00
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Thousands sign online petition against backtracking on Bulgaria's smoking ban

More than 26 000 people had signed an online petition against backtracking on Bulgaria’s full ban on smoking in restaurants and bars, media reports on May 28 said, a day after the hotel and restaurant association revived its campaign to ease the ban foll
Sofia Globe
added May 30, 2013 13:00
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[Ireland] Minister reveals smoking heartache

A Government minister has revealed his father and brother died from smoking-related illness as the Republic becomes only the second country to clamp down on tobacco marketing.
Press Association (uk)
added May 29, 2013 08:42
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[California] Calif. Senate OKs Bill To Limit E-Cigarette Use ($$)

Opponents argue that public smoking bans are intended to protect bystanders from secondhand smoke, but e-cigarettes ... Use of e-cigarettes actually improves public health, because people have used them to quit smoking, they argue.
Law360
added May 29, 2013 01:08
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[Hungary] Elections Committee rejects referendum initiatives on tobacco concessions

The National Elections Committee (OVB) on Tuesday rejected referendum initiatives concerning a recent tobacco concession tender. The initiatives, submitted by an unnamed private individual, sought to annul the bid and to put out a new tender, as well as
All Hungary Media Group (AHMG) (hu)
added May 28, 2013 13:31
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