Smokers and vapers in Bulgaria should prepare for higher prices starting January 2026, as a planned increase in excise duties on all tobacco and nicotine products takes effect. The new rates, approved in the state budget, will apply to conventional cigarettes, heated tobacco products, and e-cigarette liquids, including nicotine-free versions. This adjustment is part of a four-year strategy to gradually align Bulgaria’s tax rates, which have been among the lowest in the European Union, with the bloc’s average levels.
Read moreA wave of protest is sweeping across France as the vaping community, from individual users to independent shop owners and manufacturers, mobilizes against a proposed new law that they warn could decimate the industry and deal a severe blow to public health. At the heart of the conflict is Article 23 of the 2026 draft Finance Bill, a set of measures that seeks to impose a new tax on e-liquids, ban online sales, and align vape shops with the stringent regulations governing tobacco outlets. In response, a national day of action saw hundreds of professionals and supporters demonstrating in cities like Strasbourg and Orléans, while an online petition titled “Vaping is not smoking” gathered nearly 100,000 signatures in a record-breaking three days. This unprecedented mobilization highlights a deep-seated fear that the French government is on the verge of making a critical mistake: treating a vital smoking cessation tool as if it were the same as a deadly combustible cigarette.
Read moreSmoking cigarettes and using vapes may soon be prohibited at St. Johns County beaches and parks in Florida. County commissioners introduced a new ordinance Tuesday night aimed at making these public spaces more welcoming, cleaner, and family-friendly.
Read moreThe Faculty of Public Accounting and Administration (FACPYA) at the Autonomous University of Nuevo León (UANL) has been officially recognized by the state Health Secretariat with the “Distintivo Salud” (Health Distinction) award, certifying it as a 100% smoke-free and emissions-free environment. This achievement aligns with UANL’s broader institutional commitment to being a health-promoting university.
Read moreThe San Rafael City Council has unanimously voted to expand its existing smoking ban in multi-unit housing complexes to include the use of e-cigarettes (vaping). The ordinance update also introduces a powerful new enforcement mechanism, empowering residents to seek court orders against non-compliant neighbors through the more accessible small claims court system.
Read moreThe European Union is preparing a sweeping revision of its tobacco taxation policies that could see the price of a pack of cigarettes in countries like Italy increase by as much as €3. The proposed overhaul of the Tobacco Excise Directive (TED) aims to harmonize taxes across the bloc, significantly raise minimum excise rates on traditional tobacco, and, for the first time, apply these principles to new-generation products like e-cigarettes (vapes), heated tobacco, and oral nicotine pouches.
Read moreAs the United Kingdom’s landmark Tobacco and Vapes Bill works its way through Parliament, the convenience retailers who stand on the frontline of its implementation are raising their voices. They are calling for smarter, more practical nicotine policies that target the real problem – the booming illicit market – rather than penalizing compliant, tax-paying businesses. While there is broad support in principle for a national licensing scheme to sell tobacco and vape products, retailers are warning that unless it is fair, practical, and properly enforced, the new regulations could misfire, punishing the law-abiding while allowing criminal offenders to slip through the cracks. When it comes to the proposed generational smoking ban, however, the sentiment shifts from cautious optimism to deep-seated skepticism and disbelief.
Read moreDenver voters have decisively approved a ban on the sale of flavored tobacco and nicotine products within the city, retaining a controversial ordinance passed by the City Council. With 72% of votes tallied in favor of Referendum 310 on Tuesday, the ban is set to move forward, marking a significant public health decision for the city.
Read moreThe number of adults smoking cigarettes in Scotland has fallen to a record low of 12%, a significant decrease from 23.4% in 2011, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Despite this progress, Scotland’s smoking rate remains slightly above the UK average of 9.1%. This decline aligns with the Scottish Government’s policy goal of reducing smoking prevalence to below 5% by 2034.
Read moreStatewide bans on flavored e-cigarettes may have an unintended and concerning consequence: pushing young adults back to smoking traditional cigarettes. A new study analyzing data from various sources, including the National Youth Tobacco Survey, found that while these flavor bans did not significantly affect e-cigarette use among teens or young adults, they did lead to an increase in conventional cigarette smoking for users aged 18 to 24.
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