Spain introduces tough new anti-smoking laws

Smokers in Spain have been banned from lighting up in bars and cafes as the country introduced in January 2011 a tough new anti-smoking legislation. Smokers would also be prohibited on television broadcasts, near hospitals or in school playgrounds. The move was criticised by hospitality industry representatives.

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BBC News, 2.1.11: Spain's strict new anti-smoking rules take effect http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-12104056

ESO: Background information: Spain votes for tough smoking ban http://www.europeansources.info/record/spain-votes-for-tough-smoking-ban/

France24, 2.1.11: Spain adopts one of Europe’s strictest smoking bans http://www.france24.com/en/20110102-spain-adopts-europe-strictest-smoking-ban-tobacco-bars-restaurants-nightclubs

EurActiv, 3.1.11: Spaniards reel at strict anti-smoking rules http://www.euractiv.com/health/spaniards-reel-strict-anti-smoki-news-500913

El Periódico de Catalunya, 4.1.11: Smokers - banned almost everywhere (via PressEurop) http://www.presseurop.eu/en/content/news-brief-cover/447801-smokers-banned-almost-everywhere

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