BRITS heading to Spain may be in for a surprise as a tough new smoking ban has been proposed – applying to even terraces, swimming pools and open-air nightclubs. This new push to expand smoke… ...

Spain is moving forward with plans to extend smoking bans to public spaces, including restaurant terraces and outdoor areas in bars, the southern European country's health minister announced on ...

Spain has announced a nationwide partial ban on public smoking as it steps up restrictions to combat the coronavirus pandemic, according to reports. Health Minister Salvador Illa unveiled a number ...

Spain is set to ban smoking on all of its beaches, allowing councils to fine offenders up to 2,000 euros (£1,700).. The national law aims to combat pollution caused by cigarette butts which are a ...

In June, Spain averaged just 150 new cases per day. The Spanish health ministry also pointed out that tobacco use makes smokers more vulnerable to serious respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.

Spain is set to ban smoking on all of its beaches, allowing councils to fine offenders up to 2,000 euros (£1,700). The national law aims to combat pollution caused by cigarette butts which are a ...

A nationwide ban on tobacco in the workplace came into force in Spain on Sunday–a country known for its smoky bars. It became illegal to smoke in office buildings, shopping malls, cultural ...

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Smokers have at least a few more months to light up in Spain's restaurants, bars and cafes. The government had hoped to tighten the rules on smoking in public places this year, but Health Minister ...