Science - Anti-smoking plan: smoking ban extended to parks and beaches

11/28/2023, 2:58:07 PM

Highlights: The Ministry of Health presented the National Tobacco Control Plan for the period 2023-2027. Tobacco-free spaces will be extended to all beaches, public parks, forests, and around certain public places, including schools. The price of a pack of cigarettes will also increase to a minimum of €13 by 2026. This has been one of the priorities of health policies in recent decades. The plan is expected to be implemented by the end of the year. It will see the ban extended to parks and beaches.

The Ministry of Health presented the National Tobacco Control Plan for the period 2023-2027. This has been one of the priorities of health policies in recent decades. Tobacco-free spaces...

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