Traditional tobacco

Police in Istanbul conducted a large-scale operation, seizing 5.22 tons of smuggled tobacco, 2000 liters of alcohol, and more.

Russia considers introducing tobacco retail licenses, aiming to reduce illicit market share and increase revenue, according to DK.RU.

Philippine House Committee on Ways and Means passes a bill banning online tobacco sales to combat illegal trade.

Nigeria's FCCPC announces British American Tobacco fined $110m for federal regulations violation in 2023.

2023 Global Tobacco Control Progress Report reveals slow progress in tobacco product ingredient regulation and disclosure worldwide.

Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade sues Dutch tobacco distributor Megapolis in Moscow arbitration court.

State Tobacco Monopoly Administration Vice Director Wang Gongcheng met with KT&G Deputy President Lee Sang-hak in Beijing on July 19.

Spanish Health Ministry seeks public feedback on proposed law to expand smoke-free areas and restrict tobacco consumption and advertising.