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[Asia, Bangladesh] ‘Tobacco lobbyist’s active’

Tobacco companies have appointed ‘powerful lobbyists’ to secure their interests by liaising with the government’s upper echelon, said State Minister for Law Qamrul Islam. “There is a movement to control Tobacco use. Tobacco companies have appointed lobby
bdnews24.com (bd)
added Jun 2, 2013 19:32
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[Canada] Youths spearhead petition on smoking ban

Local youths are spearheading an online campaign that calls for smoke-free outdoor spaces in Grey-Bruce. In conjunction with the Grey-Bruce Health Unit, the petition starts today ñ World No Tobacco Day -- with a goal of collecting 10,000 signatur
Owen Sound (Ont) Sun Times (ca)
added Jun 1, 2013 12:54
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[Canada] Smoke free petition wants 10,000 signatures

On May 31 - World No Tobacco Day - a petition asking municipal councillors of Grey County and Bruce County to support a Smoke-Free Outdoor Spaces By-law for Grey and Bruce communities was launched.
Simcoe County (Ont) Online (ca)
added Jun 1, 2013 12:53
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[Asia, China] Officials urged to help smokers kick habit

Officials in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, are being urged to stop smoking during their everyday public duties, and at official events. In a written proposal, Guangzhou Tobacco Control Office said the city's officials can set a good example t
China Daily (cn)
added Jun 1, 2013 12:24
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[California] MATHEWS: The Thank God We Didn’t Buy That Drug Cheat’s Ballot Box Budgeting Measure Tax

But the defeat of Prop 29 doesn’t change the fact that taxes on cigarettes and tobacco are good public policy, and not just because they raise funds. Taxing something gives you less of it, and fewer cigarettes and smokers would be good for public health
Fox&Hounds
added Jun 1, 2013 12:06
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Novinite.com Bulgarian Socialist MP Supports Easing Smoking Ban

Smoking in public spaces should be allowed after 11 pm, socialist MP Martin Zahariev said at a meeting of BSP members and representatives of the Bulgarian Hotel and Restaurant Association (BHRA) in Parliament, according to reports of the Focus news agenc
Novinite.com (bg)
added May 31, 2013 16:51
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[Jamaica] LETTER: Health minister blowing smoke?

Jamaica, despite having ratified the WHO Framework Convention for Tobacco Control in July 2005, has yet to fully satisfy its obligations under the treaty. We fail to enact legislation to ban tobacco advertising and sponsorship, as well as smoking in publ
Jamaica Gleaner (jm)
added May 31, 2013 11:59
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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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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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