Portugal to ban smoking in public places
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Portugal plans to follow the example of other European nations and introduce legislation by the end of the month to ban smoking in most public places, including bars, restaurants and workplaces.
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Scotland should press ahead with plans to ban smoking in public places, a conference in Edinburgh is to hear. Delegates from the European Medical Associations (EMA) will discuss tobacco control and the merits of public bans during the three-day event.
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Scotland will ban smoking in enclosed public places, First Minister Jack McConnell said, confirming an expected move to follow Ireland in enacting a sweeping ban.
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A ban on smoking in public places has been introduced in France.  Should similar laws be passed across the EU?
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The British government plans to impose a sweeping public smoking ban across England and Wales and will consider curbs on television advertising of "junk food" aimed at children.
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HAVANA -- The country known for it high-quality cigars banned smoking of all kinds in public places yesterday, as the Cuban government acknowledged the health risk of tobacco.
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The city of Liverpool voted for legislation that would ban smoking in public places, in a move portrayed as a first step toward a possible smoking ban throughout Britain.
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The Government is unlikely to emulate Ireland in introducing an outright ban on smoking in public places. In March this year. Ireland became the first European country to ban smoking in workplaces, including pubs and restaurants.
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SOFIA, Jan 8: The Bulgarian government banned smoking in some public places as of January 1, but in a country where half of the population smokes both restaurant owners and smokers are resisting the government ...
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By AnnMarie Cornejo, The Tribune, San Luis Obispo, Calif.  Feb. 8--The Pismo Beach City Council voted unanimously to ban smoking at parks, sports fields, beaches, and at the pier at Tuesday night's city council meeting.
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Ministers are planning to ban smoking in eateries, but will stop short of an outright ban affecting all public places.
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Spain extends its restrictions on smoking by introducing a partial ban in bars and restaurants.
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The World Health Organisation, which has been championing an international campaign against tobacco use, called on Tuesday for a global ban on smoking at work and in enclosed public places.
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The British government plans to impose a sweeping public smoking ban across England and Wales and will consider curbs on television advertising of &quot;junk food&quot; aimed at children.
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A ban on smoking at work, in restaurants and cafes will be announced by the Government today. But smoking will still be allowed in public houses that do not serve food.
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Scotland became the latest country to take a stand against tobacco on Wednesday by announcing a ban on smoking in public buildings.
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The government plans to impose a sweeping public smoking ban across England and Wales within two years and will consider curbs on television advertising of &quot;junk food&quot; aimed at children.