Greece introduces smoking ban
Posted on: September 3rd, 2010
Smokers planning a holiday to Greece have been advised to thinking about quitting before they head out, as the country introduces tough new anti-smoking laws. People caught smoking inside could be fined up to £8,000 under the new measures brought in by the Greek government.Offenders will face swift prosecution if they are caught smoking in enclosed public places and a ban on tobacco advertising is also being introduced. According to the country’s Prime Minister George Papandreou, the attitude of Greeks must change towards their health and smoking if they are going to make it out of the current economic crisis. Mr Papandreou added that the country would be made more viable and the quality of life would improve under the measures.
