The UK Government is reviewing proposals to ban smoking and vaping in outdoor public spaces, including pub gardens, university campuses, and bus stops. Driven by the recent passage of the historic Tobacco and Vapes Act, this potential expansion aims to protect citizens from second-hand smoke and accelerate the transition to a smoke-free generation.
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New Ordinance Cites Environmental Concerns and Fire Risks; Fines Up to $100
The Metropolis City Council has officially approved an ordinance banning smoking and vaping in all city parks and recreation areas. The decision, finalized during the council’s meeting on Monday, November 24, takes immediate effect. The council cited significant environmental concerns, including litter from cigarette butts and vaping materials, as well as increased fire risks, as the primary motivations for the ban.
Read moreA sweeping new restriction is set to be introduced across various major European cities, completely prohibiting smoking and the use of electronic cigarettes on the open terraces of cafes, bars, and restaurants starting January 1, 2027. This initiative, part of a broader package of measures developed from European Commission recommendations, aims to create more smoke-free public environments.
Read moreRussia may introduce a full ban on the use of electronic cigarettes, vapes, and heated tobacco systems outside of private homes and specially designated smoking areas, according to Senator Olga Epifanova. The chairperson of the Social Democratic Union of Women of Russia stated that such restrictions are highly likely to appear in the coming years, with a pilot project for this measure already launching in the Nizhny Novgorod region.
Read moreThe Spanish Council of Ministers has approved a draft for a new anti-tobacco law that proposes a significant expansion of smoke-free zones, notably banning smoking and vaping on the outdoor terraces of bars and restaurants. The proposed legislation aims to legally equate electronic cigarettes (vapes) with conventional tobacco, applying the same restrictions to both, and introduces a ban on single-use disposable e-cigarettes.
Read moreA new wave of outdoor smoking and vaping bans sweeping across popular European destinations like France and Spain is igniting a storm of indignation, not just from smokers but also from non-smokers who view the measures as an overreach of state power. While governments cite public health and environmental protection as their primary motives, many citizens see the new rules as an “infantilization” of the public and an attack on personal freedom and social culture.
Read moreThe municipal administration of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, has announced a ban on all smoking and the sale of tobacco products on its popular “Walk Street” as of August 8th. The new regulation aims to promote a clean, green, and healthy tourism environment in the capital.
Read moreTourists heading to Spain for a beach holiday are being warned that vaping in designated smoke-free coastal areas could result in hefty fines, potentially reaching as high as €2,000. While e-cigarettes are not banned nationwide, numerous local councils have implemented their own strict rules prohibiting vaping on popular beaches to combat smoking and protect public health.
Read moreAs of July 1, 2025, lighting up a traditional cigarette on most public beaches in France is now prohibited. This new measure, announced by Health Minister Catherine Vautrin as part of a broader anti-smoking plan for public spaces, has left many vacationers and residents wondering about the rules for electronic cigarettes. While smoking is now banned, what is the law regarding vaping on the sand?
Read moreSpain’s Health Minister, Mónica García, has expressed her full confidence that a ban on smoking on all bar and restaurant terraces will be implemented by 2027. The proposed reform to the country’s anti-smoking law will explicitly prohibit both traditional smoking and vaping in these popular outdoor hospitality areas.
García emphasized that there is a broad societal consensus on the issue, citing a Ministry of Health study which found that both smokers and non-smokers agree that smoking on terraces should be prohibited. The initiative also aims to expand smoke-free zones to other areas, such as work vehicles, as part of a comprehensive public health push.
The minister stated that these reforms are crucial for Spain to “once again become a leader in the fight against tobacco and smoking.” This move follows similar actions in other European countries, like France, which recently expanded its own bans on smoking in public outdoor spaces.
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