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France Bans Smoking on Beaches, in Public Parks

Israa Farhan The French government has announced plans to ban smoking in public beaches, parks, school fronts, and other outdoor public spaces from 1 July. The move aims to protect children and follows similar restrictions introduced across Europe amid growing public opposition to smoking. The ban will exclude open-air café terraces and will not apply to electronic cigarettes. Scientific studies have shown significant public health benefits from prohibiting smoking in public areas. Health and Family Minister Catherine Vautrin told *Ouest-France* newspaper, 'Tobacco must disappear wherever children are present.' She added , 'From 1 July, beaches, public parks, playgrounds, school grounds, bus shelters, and sports facilities across France will be smoke-free, banning smoking in these areas to safeguard our children.' Tobacco kills around 200 people daily in France, officials noted. A recent report from the French Observatory for Drugs and Addiction revealed that smoking rates in the country have reached historic lows. The report indicated that fewer than one in four people aged 18 to 75 smoke daily, the lowest rate since records began in the late 1990s. France follows the example of the UK, which implemented a similar ban last year, while certain Spanish regions have already prohibited smoking on beaches. Sweden has banned smoking in outdoor areas of restaurants, bus stops, train platforms, and schoolyards since 2019. 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 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 News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan