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Smoking ban leads to dramatic decline of turnover in Thessaloniki

January 28, 2020 Economy 1

The smoking ban has resulted into dramatic decline of turnover decline in cafes, bars and restaurants in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, a recent survey has shown. The decline reaches up to 63.2% say local businessmen from the sector. The survey was conducted among 205 owners of restaurants, cafes, bars and other …

235 phone calls to Smoking Ban hot line in first 24 hours

November 21, 2019 Very Mix 2

More than 200 people called the hot line for the Smoking Ban in its first 24 hours of its operation, the Health Ministry said in a statement. According to the collected data, of 235 phone calls in total to <1142>, 58 were denouncements for smokers and facilities violating the Law. …

Epic! The Greek way to avoid Smoking Ban and fines (video)

November 20, 2019 Social 1

Just a few hours after the official launch of the Smoking Ban in closed places, the modern cunning Odysseus found a way to smoke in a cafe without fearing the fine, especially when it’s freezing cold outside. The solution is simple provided the smoker stands or sits by the windows …

“Enemy is smoke, not smokers,” says PM officially launching Smoking Ban

November 19, 2019 Greece Comments Off on “Enemy is smoke, not smokers,” says PM officially launching Smoking Ban

Greece has officially launched the Smoking Ban on Tuesday in a festive ceremony at the Niarchos Foundation Center. Prime Minister Kyriaskos Mitsotakis addressed the audience that had gathered to listen to the official presentation of the Health Ministry’s “National Action Plan Against Smoking.” “The enemy is the tobacco smoke, not …

Fines €100-€10,000 for smokers & businesses violating smoking ban

November 18, 2019 Social Comments Off on Fines €100-€10,000 for smokers & businesses violating smoking ban

One day before the Smoking Ban official goes into effect in Greece on November 19, 2019, the Health Ministry published in the Official Gazette the full price list of fine for those violating the Law. The fines range from 100 to 10,000 euros and will be charged on smokers as …

Rhodes: Police fines two smokers, cafe owner for violating Smoking ban

November 12, 2019 Very Mix 1

Greek Police has fined two people with 50 euros each for having violated the smoking ban. The two people were customers in a cafeteria of Ialyssos on the island of Rhodes. A third customer, a lawyer and a non-smoker, called the police after he was disturbed by the cigarette smoke. …

Smoking ban: Health ministry to subsidize heaters so people smoke outdoors

November 5, 2019 Greece, Politics 4

Health Minister, Vassilis Kikilias, announced that the state will subside heaters in cafeterias so that smokers will not freeze in winter when they will be forced to sit outdoors due to the smoking ban. Speaking to Skai TV on Tuesday, Kikilias said that the formal implementation of smoking ban starts …

€200 fine for smokers violating new anti-smoking Law in Greece

October 5, 2019 Very Mix 3

A fine of 200 euros threatens smokers who violate the anti-smoking law, according to a bill submitted by the Greek Health Ministry to the Parliament. The fine is currently at 50 euros. The bill includes new provisions regarding smoking in public places. These are: The possibility of creating smoking areas …

PM Mitsotakis determined to implement Anti-Smoking Law

July 24, 2019 Greece 5

For Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis implementation of the Anti-Smoking Law in public buildings is imminent. This was the decision at a meeting Mitsotakis held with the political leadership of the Health Ministry on Wednesday. The battle to improve citizens’ health trhough the reduction of smoking was the main target of …

Greece Cancer Society calls on state to extend smoking ban to open public places

August 27, 2018 environment 1

The Hellenic Cancer Society calls on the Greek state to extend the smoking ban to open public spaces likes parks, beaches and sports facilities. The HCS reportedly ask the state to extend the smoking ban and stresses at the same time that times has come also for Greece to apply …

EU Commission urges Greece to implement smoking ban

January 15, 2018 Uncategorized 15

The number of smokers in Greece has decreased over the last five years, however, the non-implementation of a smoking ban in enclosed public places has irritated the public, which calls it “cultural degradation,” writes European affairs website euractiv.com. The European Commission generally advises Greece to implement the smoking ban which …

Fines up to €1,500 for smoking in presence of children below 12

March 13, 2017 Social, Society 4

Greece will impose fines of up to €1,500 people smoking in cars when children below 12 years old are present. According to a circular issued by the Health Minister Andreas Xanthos on Monday, the ban refers to cigarettes and all tobacco products as well as to electronic cigarettes and herbal …

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