Tobacco
Nearly 50 pct of Serbians are smokers
BELGRADE - Serbia on Friday marks the National No Tobacco Day, and the Health Ministry signals increased control of public smoking, pointing to the fact that nearly 50 pct of the population are smokers and more than a half are exposed to environmental tobacco smoke.
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Health ministry: Nearly 50 percent of Serbians smoke
Health ministry: Nearly 50 percent of Serbians smoke
BELGRADE -- Serbia on Friday marks the National No Tobacco Day, and the Health Ministry has signaled "increased control of public smoking," said Tanjug.
It was at the same time said that "nearly 50 pct of the population are smokers and more than a half are exposed to environmental tobacco smoke."
Turkey plans new smoking bans
The Health Ministry is planning to introduce new measures and limitations on the use of tobacco in public places in Turkey, daily newspaper Sabah reported on Jan. 30.
Smoking is already banned in enclosed areas such as restaurants, cafes, bars and shopping malls, but a number of measures are planned on tobacco use as part of the National Tobacco Control Program 2015-2018.
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Greek Company to Build Tobacco Processing Plant in Bulgaria's Kirkovo
A Greek company plans to invest in the construction of a tobacco processing factory in the southern Bulgarian municipality of Kirkovo, according to Sali Ramadan, Mayor of Kirkovo.
MUP: Police seize record 1,338 tons of tobacco
BELGRADE - The police, Security Information Agency and Tax Administration executed an action in which they seized the record 1,338 tons of tobacco and arrested 12 individuals who claimed illegal gains of over RSD 490 million.
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Police seize record 1,338 tons of tobacco
Police seize record 1,338 tons of tobacco
BELGRADE -- The police, the Security Information Agency and the Tax Administration say they seized a record 1,338 tons of tobacco.
12 persons have been arrested in connection with this case, suspected of making illegal gains of over RSD 490 million, Tanjug reported.
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Purchase Price of Tobacco Plummets to 15-Year Low
The purchase price of tobacco in Bulgaria has plummeted to BGN 3.80-4, hitting a 15-year low, according to industry representatives.
Over 30% of the tobacco producers in the southwestern region of Gotse Delchev have said they are leaving the business and the country, according to the Bulgarian National Radio (BNR).
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Illicit Trading in Cigarettes Rises in Bulgaria
The market share of illicit trading in cigarettes in Bulgaria increased last year to 20%, translating into about half a billion levs (EUR 250 M) in lost government revenue from taxes and excise duty, according to a new study.
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140 M Packs of Illicit Cigarettes Are Sold in Bulgaria Each Year
An average of 140 M packs of contraband cigarettes are being sold each year in Bulgaria, shows a survey of the Centre for Studying of Democracy, quoted by News.bg.
The "sector" employs 15 000 people and brings losses of between BGN 400 and 500 M to the state budget.
BAT plans to invest 30 mln euros in Greece next year
By Anestis Dokas
British American Tobacco Hellas, the local subsidiary of the multinational tobacco giant, is planning to invest more than 30 million euros in Greece in the 2015 financial year, chairman and chief executive officer Gianpiero Pazzanese told Kathimerini in an interview.