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France to Ban Smoking in Parks, Beaches, and School Starting from July

Rana Atef The French Minister of Health and Family, Catherine Fautrier, announced that public places such as beaches, parks, and gardens, in addition to areas near schools, bus stations, and sports facilities, will become smoke-free starting July 1st. In statements reported by Politico Europe, the minister said: "Wherever children are present, tobacco should be absent." She added that "freedom to smoke ends where the right of children to breathe clean air begins". The fine for smoking in these areas will reach 135 euros. Smoking will still be permitted on café terraces, and electronic cigarettes will be exempt from the new ban. Some municipalities had previously implemented local laws prohibiting smoking in public places, but the new regulations will be enforced nationwide starting July. A decision has not yet been made regarding the ban on selling cigarettes to individuals under the age of 18, but Fautrier stated that "nothing is excluded for the future". When asked about the possibility of increasing tobacco taxes, Fautrier confirmed that no new tax increases are planned at the moment. The minister also pointed out that nicotine levels and the number of flavors available in electronic cigarettes are expected to be reduced by the end of the first half of 2026, adding that scientific and technical opinions are needed to determine the details. This move is part of France's national anti-tobacco program for the 2023-2027 period, which is also aligned with the European Commission's cancer prevention plan. The plan aims to achieve a "tobacco-free generation" by 2040, meaning that less than 5% of the population will use tobacco. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks