In a bid to curb the high smoking rates and associated health risks, Indonesian health officials have recommended a significant increase in tobacco taxes. Despite previous...
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New Fines to Be Issued for Vape or Tobacco Sales at Kids Events
In a significant move to protect children’s health, Ireland’s Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has introduced new legislation imposing a €2,000 on-the-spot fine for selling tobacco...
Japan Tobacco International Restates Commitment to Environmental Conservation on 2024 Clean-Up Day
On September 20, 2024, Japan Tobacco International (JTI) Nigeria reaffirmed its dedication to environmental conservation by participating in the annual World Clean-Up Day. This global event,...
India Wants Streaming Anti-Tobacco Messages
In a groundbreaking move to combat tobacco use, India’s central government has proposed new regulations requiring over-the-top (OTT) platforms to display non-skippable anti-tobacco health spots. These...
Rising Demand for Heated Tobacco as Traditional Cigarette Sales Decline
In recent years, Hungary has witnessed a significant shift in tobacco consumption trends, with heated tobacco products rapidly gaining popularity while traditional cigarette sales continue to...
Mountjoy Inmate Featured in RTÉ Documentary Given Four-Month Sentence for Cannabis Possession
Charlie Coyle, a 61-year-old inmate at Mountjoy Prison who featured in the RTÉ documentary “Gaelic in the Joy,” has been sentenced to an additional four months...
Want a Burger? Cannabis? Smoothie Bowl? Try These New NJ Businesses
North Jersey is buzzing with new businesses offering a variety of unique experiences, from gourmet burgers to cannabis products and healthy smoothie bowls. As the region...
Cannabis Industry Report Advocates for ‘Level Playing Field’ Between Hemp and Marijuana
A recent report by the Reason Foundation has called for a “level playing field” between the hemp and marijuana industries. The report highlights the disparities in...
Over 200 Cannabis Plants Seized and Man Arrested in Gateshead Drug Operation
In a significant drug operation, Northumbria Police seized over 200 cannabis plants and arrested a 26-year-old man in Gateshead. The operation, part of the ongoing Operation...
Majority of Vape Users Oppose Retail Display Ban, MVA Survey Reveals
A recent survey conducted by the Malaysian Vapers Alliance (MVA) has revealed that a significant majority of vape users are opposed to the proposed retail display...