Greece to ban smoking in public places: ministry

[Angelo]

Greece to ban smoking in public places: ministry
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ATHENS (AFP) — Greece is to impose a smoking ban in public places, the health ministry announced Wednesday, after previous partial-bans were ignored in what is one of Europe's heaviest smoking nations.

Two previous laws, forcing businesses, bars and restaurants to limit smoking to designated areas, were widely flouted.

The new total ban, which will also include a provision to raise the tobacco-purchasing age to 18, will be presented to the Greek parliament in June.

Around one in three 12-18 year olds have tried smoking, whilst one in ten is addicted, according to a 2007 survey.

The number of smokers in Greece has gone up ten percent in ten years, it also found, whilst many other developed nations are cutting back on cigarette smoking.

Britain, Ireland and France have already banned smoking in public places.


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[Angelo]

Good move its about time

[gorgona]

Hear! Hear! Let's see if it'll take this time.

[chk_chillin]

μακάρι να γίνει, διότι είναι πράγματι πολύ ενοχλητικό...βέβαια, δε ξέρω κατά πόσο θα το τηρήσουν οι Έλληνες, οι οποίοι καπνίζουν ακόμα και μέσα στα σουπερ μαρκετ...

[Prokomenos]

Now that I dont smoke I cant stand the smell of it especially the way it smells on people. Mind you though I still think people should have the option to smoke in public places if they wish to. They should just designate smoking and no smoking zones.

[chk_chillin]

i totally agree with you, prokomenos....hopefully things will work out...although i doubt it

[Angelo]

I think its for real this time,they must do it.Its for the good of the Greek people.

[gorgona]

Originally Posted by Prokomenos
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Now that I dont smoke I cant stand the smell of it especially the way it smells on people. Mind you though I still think people should have the option to smoke in public places if they wish to. They should just designate smoking and no smoking zones.

It’s very difficult to separate an enclosed space into both smoking and non-smoking zones. I remember when the restaurants here were like that and it never really worked. I don’t think it is unreasonable to ban smoking in enclosed public spaces such as office buildings and restaurants.

Although I have never smoked, I do sympathize with smokers. They shouldn’t be treated like pariahs if they are considerate of non-smokers. There are places here in California where you can’t even smoke outside. That’s taking it to an absurd level.

[gmellos]

Originally Posted by Prokomenos
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Now that I dont smoke I cant stand the smell of it especially the way it smells on people. Mind you though I still think people should have the option to smoke in public places if they wish to. They should just designate smoking and no smoking zones.

I agree I think resturants, bars, and any other enclosed areas should either have a no smoking policy or a desinated area. I am however against a ban for public open air areas!!

[DespoThessalo]

Since second hand smoking is known to cause lung cancer they should ban it from ever public place. I think its only fair and people who smoke should have common sense that you might be getting non smokers sick.