Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his support for an initiative to completely ban the sale of electronic cigarettes (vapes) in the country. His approval was given during a visit to an adaptive sports center in Samara, in response to a proposal from Ekaterina Leshchinskaya, head of the “Healthy Fatherland” public movement.
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A 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 Maldives has implemented a groundbreaking “generational” tobacco ban and continues to enforce strict regulations against e-cigarettes (vapes), measures that apply to both residents and international tourists visiting the popular Indian Ocean archipelago. Travelers heading to the luxury resorts and coral islands should be aware of these rules to avoid fines and confiscation of prohibited items.
Read moreA new analytical study from Kazakhstan’s “Strategy” Public Fund has concluded that the country’s increasingly strict, prohibition-focused anti-tobacco measures have failed to significantly reduce the number of smokers. The research, which analyzed regulatory changes and smoking prevalence from recent years, argues that a “zero-tolerance” approach that equates all nicotine products has pushed the market into the shadows, cost the state budget, and stalled public health progress. Instead, the fund advocates for adopting a risk-differentiated, harm reduction strategy, citing positive results in countries like the UK, New Zealand, Sweden, and Japan.
Read moreA bill proposing a complete ban on the retail sale of vapes and other electronic nicotine delivery systems has been introduced in the Legislative Assembly of Perm Krai, Russia, by Governor Dmitry Makhonin. If approved, the ban is scheduled to take effect on March 1, 2026, and will include significant fines for violators.
Read moreThe Chamber of Deputies in Santa Fe Province, Argentina, has granted initial approval (“media sanción”) to a bill that seeks to update provincial anti-smoking legislation by incorporating regulations for vaping and e-cigarettes. The initiative, presented by Deputy Sonia Martorano, aims to address the rapid expansion of these new consumption habits, particularly among adolescents and young adults.
Read moreThe recent dismantling of a major illegal online vape network in Chiang Mai, known as “VAPEHAUS,” serves as a stark reminder of Thailand’s uncompromising stance on electronic cigarettes. In an operation that saw police seize over 36,000 illicit e-cigarette products worth more than 6.6 million baht, authorities exposed a sophisticated smuggling ring with an annual cash flow of 30 million baht. While the raid itself is significant, it underscores a more critical message for travelers and residents alike: Thailand enforces one of the world’s strictest and most comprehensive bans on all vaping products, and the consequences for violating it are severe.
Read moreThe Thai government is planning to impose stricter controls on e-cigarettes (vapes) following a reported fivefold increase in the number of users over the past three years. Despite a long-standing legal prohibition on vaping in the country, the number of vapers aged 15 and over has allegedly surged from 78,000 in 2021 to over 400,000 in 2024, according to data from the National Statistical Office.
Read moreThe Thai Cabinet has approved proposals from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to implement stricter controls on electronic cigarettes (vapes) in Thailand. The move comes in response to a rapid increase in vape usage, particularly among children and youth, which is leading to severe nicotine addiction and broader public health impacts.
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