https://www.politico.eu/article/britain-conservative-agree-world-toughest-smoke-ban-tory-hate-it-cigar-tobacco/
Apr 17, 2024 - Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wants to stub out cigarettes for future generations — but a chunk of his own MPs are railing against it.
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https://www.cntraveller.in/story/what-the-maldives-smoking-ban-means-for-tourists/
Nov 7, 2025 - The Indian Ocean nation has become the first country in the world to ban tobacco sales for an entire generation — and that includes visiting travellers
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https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/smoking-vaping-ban-st-johns-county-beaches-parks-ordinance/77-a1bf64c7-7119-4d2d-ae33-85b450bd5a63
Cigarette butts and e-cigarette waste are now considered litter, and violating the rule can result in fines.
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https://hongkongfp.com/2025/12/06/hong-kong-weighs-blanket-smoking-ban-at-construction-sites-following-deadly-tai-po-fire/
Dec 6, 2025 - In the wake of the fatal Tai Po fire, the HK gov't has said it will seek lawmakers’ consensus on imposing a blanket smoking ban at construction sites...
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https://hongkongfp.com/2025/12/30/hong-kong-to-tighten-smoking-ban-double-fine-to-hk3k-from-january-1/
Dec 29, 2025 - Starting on New Year's Day, Hong Kong will double its fine for smoking-related offences to HK$3,000 and ban smoking in certain areas, including at bus...
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https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2025/06/how-will-france-deal-outdoor-smoking-ban/683091/
Jun 11, 2025 - As France bans cigarettes in most public places, it stands to lose a strong cultural signifier.
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