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[Switzerland] Smokers’ lounges likely to stay, says poll

Support for a proposal that would restrict smoking in special bars or lounges has plunged ahead of a national vote on September 23.
swissinfo (Swiss Radio International) (ch)
added Sep 12, 2012 12:17
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[Switzerland] Second-hand smoke : Strict nationwide smoking rules voted out

swissinfo (Swiss Radio International) (ch)
added Sep 23, 2012 18:29
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[Switzerland] Women in bikinis not allowed to sell cigars

The Swiss Commission for Fairness in Advertising is asking cigar maker Villiger to withdraw its ad showing four women in bikinis in a pool with the tagline “change is fun.” ... an unfair, sexist advertisement.
worldradio.ch 88.4 FM IN GENEVA (WRS) (ch)
added Jan 30, 2013 12:21
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[Switzerland] Swiss reject full ban on smoking in public spaces

Although Geneva voted slightly in favour, results from the country's other 25 cantons showed a majority of voters rejected a full ban. Hotels, restaurants and bars are allowed rooms for smokers but critics say workers' health is at risk.
BBC Online
added Sep 23, 2012 18:22
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[Switzerland] Red Cross museum tries to return tobacco money

Admitting “a lack of vigilance,” the Geneva-based International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum has refused a controversial donation offered to it by Japan Tobacco International (JTI). However, JTI says it won’t take the money back. Last November, a h
swissinfo (Swiss Radio International) (ch)
added Feb 25, 2013 23:31
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[Switzerland] Outrage over tobacco funds for Red Cross

Campaigners are fuming over donations made by Japanese Tobacco International (JTI) to the Geneva-based International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum and to the Geneva Red Cross. Red Cross officials, however, downplay the controversy.
swissinfo (Swiss Radio International) (ch)
added Nov 10, 2012 12:43
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[Switzerland] AUDIO: Why health minister's against tougher anti-smoking law

A health minister urging people to vote against tougher restrictions on second hand smoke—that’s what happened today in Bern where the federal council presented its opinion against the anti-smoking initiative going to the ballot next month. The health min
worldradio.ch 88.4 FM IN GENEVA (WRS) (ch)
added Aug 14, 2012 22:03
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[Switzerland] Swiss Not Neutral on Smoking Ban Referendum

Many residents are opposed to a nationwide smoking ban in public spaces.
National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS)
added Sep 25, 2012 04:42
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[Switzerland] AUDIO: Opponents huffy over proposed uniform smoking ban

Next month Switzerland votes on whether to ban smoking in workplaces. The poll is especially aimed at creating a uniform law against smoking in restaurants and bars across Switzerland.
worldradio.ch 88.4 FM IN GENEVA (WRS) (ch)
added Aug 14, 2012 21:48
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[Switzerland] Students kick smoking habit

A nationwide competition in Swiss schools to encourage students to kick their nicotine habit has delivered encouraging results. Experiment Nonsmoking took place in 2,700 classrooms across Switzerland which saw smokers give up all tobacco products for si
worldradio.ch 88.4 FM IN GENEVA (WRS) (ch)
added May 13, 2013 14:19
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