Europe

Proposed e-cigarette ban in Russia may boost sales of traditional cigarettes, with last year's market growth at 18.9%.

Croatia urged to ban smoking in enclosed public spaces as smoking rate reaches 38% among adults, 44% among students.

Romania to increase fines for smoking in banned areas, with individual penalties up to $490. Proposed law expands smoking bans.

Ukrainian authorities uncover illegal tobacco products smuggling operation in Lviv and Rivne, worth over $100,000. Criminal investigation ongoing.

JTI UK expands Nordic Spirit nicotine pouch range with new flavors "Frosty Berry" and "Frosty Mint" at £6.50 each.

BAT France criticizes French government for ignoring court ruling on nicotine pouch ban, calling for responsible regulation instead.

Registration is open for the annual Global Forum on Nicotine (GFN) which will hold its twelfth edition this summer in Warsaw, Poland, from Thursday 19 to Saturday 21 June 2025 at the Presidential Hotel, Warsaw (formerly the Marriott). Challenging perceptions - effective communication for tobacco harm reduction will discuss ways to overcome one of the major obstacles to widespread adoption of an approach that could dramatically improve the health of millions of people who smoke.

Wrexham mini-market Kalar ordered to close for three months due to illegal tobacco and e-cigarette sales.