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Published on 16:17 GMT

Economic losses from Tobacco reach Rs70bn annually: Report

The use of tobacco takes a serious toll on the financial resources as yearly economic losses linked with its use have surpassed Rs70 billion. The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) has called for immediate reforms to control tobacco and …

Source: Samaa - Indeterminate
Published on 18:33 GMT

Global tobacco control treaties to address nicotine addiction, tobacco’s impact on the environment and illicit tobacco ...

A rising wave of nicotine addiction, particularly among young people, and the growing threat of illicit tobacco trade will be addressed in the coming two weeks by over 1400 delegates representing governments, international organisations and civil society. …

Source: Pan American Health Organization - Gov't Institution
Published on 12:15 GMT

Port Tobacco Players Bring Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat To La Plata

Credit: Port Tobacco Players Facebook LA PLATA, Md. — The Port Tobacco Players will present a community production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” from Friday, Nov. 21, through Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, at the Port Tobacco Players Theater, …

Source: The BayNet - Maryland - Neutral
Published on 09:44 GMT

Nigeria Slips to 54th in Global Ranking, As Tobacco Industry Interference Worsens

Nigeria has suffered a decline in the global ranking of countries protecting public health policies from tobacco industry influence, according to the 2025 Nigeria Tobacco Industry Interference (TII) Index released in Lagos on Thursday. The report, produced …

Source: Nigerian Current - Neutral
Published on 11:33 GMT

Nigeria’s Tobacco Interference Score Worsens to 62 in 2025, Ranks 54th Globally – Report

2 Nigeria’s resistance to tobacco industry influence has weakened, with the country’s interference score rising from 60 in 2023 to 62 in 2025, placing it 54th out of 100 countries assessed globally, this is according to the 2025 Nigeria Tobacco Industry …

Source: Daily Independent - Pending
Published on 13:22 GMT

Tackling Tobacco: October 2025 Legislative & Regulatory Roundup

NATIONAL REPORT — Tobacco legislation and regulation is constantly under review at the local, state and federal levels. In this monthly roundup, Convenience Store News highlights the latest proposals and approved changes happening across the United States. …

Source: Convenience Store News - Illinois - Pending
Published on 15:52 GMT

Big Food ‘Transparency’ Campaign Takes a Page from Big Tobacco

Americans are once again demanding higher standards for the food they eat, insisting that companies stop using chemicals known to harm health. But instead of listening to their customers, the world’s largest food and beverage companies have launched a “ …

Source: Truthdig - Left-wing
Published on 11:12 GMT

Advocates, farmers ask WHO to adopt science-based tobacco harm reduction

Consumer groups and farmers in the Philippines asked the World Health Organization (WHO) and public policymakers to adopt a science-based approach to tobacco control, saying the current restrictive measures threaten harm reduction options and farmer …

Source: Manila Standard - Pro-Government
Published on 18:02 GMT

All tobacco, nicotine and vapor retailers must be licensed in the state by the new year

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet sent out a reminder that all businesses that sell of tobacco, nicotine and vapor products in the commonwealth that they must be licensed by the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage …

Source: Wave 3 - Kentucky - Neutral
Published on 18:09 GMT

Bikies infiltrate illicit tobacco war with offshore kingpins

Bikies infiltrate illicit tobacco war with offshore kingpins New detail has emerged of how bikies are infiltrating Australia’s illegal tobacco market with kingpin Kazem Hamad, as an anti-bikie cop told gangs to “go and do their dress ups elsewhere”. …

Source: The Geelong Advertiser - Center-right
Published on 15:56 GMT

Global tobacco conference considers banning cigarette filters

Published on: November 14, 2025 8:30 PM Next week, global tobacco control leaders will meet in Geneva to address the environmental damage caused by cigarette butts, with some experts recommending a complete ban on plastic filters. WHO officials highlighted …

Source: Daily Times - Center-left
Published on 17:21 GMT

Kentucky businesses that sell tobacco, nicotine, vape products must be licensed by Jan. 1, 2026

Gov. Beshear signed Senate Bill 100, which requires all businesses who sell tobacco, nicotine and vapor products, earlier this year. KENTUCKY, USA — Kentucky businesses that sell tobacco, nicotine and vapor products will soon need to be licensed. On Friday …

Source: WHAS 11 - Kentucky - Neutral
Published on 08:17 GMT

Tobacco conference to weigh up stubbing out cigarette butts

Next week's global conference on tobacco control will consider what to do about the sheer volume of cigarette butts trashing the planet, with some recommending banning them completely. "The best thing that we could see for the environment is …

Source: Japan Today - Center-left
Published on 07:49 GMT

The tobacco industry arbitrarily raises cigarette prices every three months- Giorgi Bakhturidze

The Chairman of the Tobacco Control Alliance, Giorgi Bakhutridze, states that the excise tax on tobacco products has not increased since 2019. Concerning the frequent price hikes for cigarettes, Giorgi Bakhutridze states on the air of radio " …

Source: Commersant - Neutral
Published on 07:30 GMT

Smoke ’Em If You Got ’Em: Veterans Continue to Use Tobacco More Than Broader Community

First Study in 10 Years Found Military Smoking Culture Continues For the Great American Smokeout last year, Capt. Karla Lepore, Naval Hospital Bremerton director and Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command Bremerton commanding officer (far right), joined …

Source: U.S. Medicine - Neutral
Published on 07:05 GMT

Illegal tobacco retailer hit with $1.5m fine following Queensland sting

A Victorian retailer has been fined $1.5 million following a court case over Queensland's largest-ever illegal tobacco seizure. Tobacco Shed Pty Ltd company director Paolo Timpano pleaded guilty to 50 charges in the Emerald Magistrates Court on Friday …

Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Neutral
Published on 05:53 GMT

100 stores hit with tobacco closure orders

Release date: 13/11/25 South Australia is continuing to lead the way in the fight against illicit tobacco and vapes with 100 stores across the state now hit with closure orders. Since June 5 – when the Minister’s new closure order powers came into …

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Published on 05:04 GMT

Maldives passes world-first generational tobacco ban

One tiny Indian Ocean archipelago is laying the groundwork for a tobacco-free generation, reports the BBC. The Maldives Health Ministry announced a ban on young people using, buying or selling tobacco within the country effective as of 1 November. It …

Source: Macao News - Pro-Government
Published on 04:37 GMT

Zimbabwe Leaf Tobacco probes sex scandal

Zimbabwe Leaf Tobacco probes sex scandal THE Zimbabwe Leaf Tobacco Company (ZLT) has pledged a thorough investigation into allegations that a senior manager sexually harassed multiple female subordinates. A NewsDay investigation found that blending manager …

Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Neutral

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Published on November 14, 2025 - 05:53 GMT

100 stores hit with tobacco closure orders

Release date: 13/11/25 South Australia is continuing to lead the way in the fight against illicit tobacco and vapes with 100 stores across the state now hit with closure orders. Since June 5 – when the Minister’s new closure order powers came into …

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Published on November 13, 2025 - 07:39 GMT

Tobacco Packaging Market Size, Share, Growth & Forecast (2025–2032) | Tobacco Packaging Market Report 2025

Tobacco Packaging Market size was valued at USD 17.84 Bn in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 23.31 Bn by 2032, at a CAGR of 3.40%. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, November 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Tobacco Packaging Market was valued at …

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Published on November 14, 2025 - 15:37 GMT

Smoking Accessories Market Growing at 6.5% CAGR to Hit USD 6.3 Billion | Growth, Share Analysis, Company Profiles

The smoking accessories market was valued at $3.1 billion in 2020, and is estimated to reach $6.3 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2021 to 2030. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, November 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a …

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Published on November 14, 2025 - 19:01 GMT

FDA Approves New Safety Warning and Revised Indication that Limits Use for Elevidys Following Reports of Fatal Liver ...

For Immediate Release: November 14, 2025 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it is taking action to approve new labeling submitted by the company that includes the addition of a Boxed Warning, the agency’s most prominent safety warning, …

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Published on November 13, 2025 - 23:54 GMT

Activity in the U.S. Attorney's Office

Child Sexual Abuse Material and Sex Offenders James Arthur Ostermeier, 61, with no permanent address, was sentenced to time served, approximately seven months and ten days, with five years of supervised release for failing to register as a sex offender. …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on November 13, 2025 - 23:56 GMT

Cincinnati fentanyl dealer sentenced to 18 years in federal prison

CINCINNATI – A local multi-kilogram drug trafficker – who was captured on camera in February 2024 shooting a rival fentanyl dealer repeatedly in the chest, after losing a bet over who sold more potent fentanyl – was sentenced in U.S. District Court today …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on November 13, 2025 - 23:56 GMT

Convicted felon gets 15-year maximum sentence after pointing gun at law enforcement officer

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 45-year-old Robstown resident has been sentenced to federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Guadalupe Calderon III pleaded guilty July 31. U.S. District Judge Davis …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on November 13, 2025 - 23:53 GMT

Armed career criminal sentenced to 15 years in prison for federal drug and firearms offenses

RICHMOND, Va. – A Farmville man was sentenced yesterday to 15 years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession with intent to distribute cocaine, methamphetamine, Oxycodone, and marijuana. According to court documents, on Feb. 7, …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

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Published on December 7, 2016 - 17:55 GMT

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share December 7, 2016

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 14:10 GMT

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI)

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI) December 6, 2016

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 09:24 GMT

Philip Morris International (PMI) Announces Filing of Application for Its Electronically Heated Tobacco Product with the ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) on Dec. 5 submitted a Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) application for its electronically heated tobacco product with the U. …

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Published on November 16, 2016 - 15:46 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for ...

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for Currency Only, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast November 16, 2016

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Published on October 25, 2016 - 07:22 GMT

Philip Morris International Recognized as Global Leader for Corporate Action on Climate Change for the Third Year ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today is recognized as a global leader in its action on climate change. For the third consecutive year, the company is on the CDP …

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Published on October 18, 2016 - 11:29 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast October 18, 2016

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Published on October 14, 2016 - 07:33 GMT

Philip Morris International Recognized as Top Employer in Africa

Now certified as leading employer in 29 countries across the globe LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today was recognized for the first time as a Top Employer in …

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Published on October 11, 2016 - 14:19 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Third-Quarter Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 third- …

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Published on September 29, 2016 - 07:15 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Hosts Investor Day; Revises for Currency, and Narrows, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 29, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc.’s (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) senior management reviews the company’s business outlook and long-term growth strategies at a two-day investor meeting starting …

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Published on September 23, 2016 - 14:01 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Inaugurates Manufacturing Facility in Italy for Potentially Reduced-Risk Products*...

First manufacturing facility for large scale production of heated tobacco products Anticipated investment of approximately EUR 500 million for the facility and pre-existing pilot plant Up to 600 new jobs when fully operational Total initial annual capacity …

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Published on September 22, 2016 - 19:30 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day September 22, 2016

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Published on September 16, 2016 - 10:04 GMT

Philip Morris International Welcomes Broad Interest for PMI IMPACT; New Global Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 15, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) announced today that the response to PMI IMPACT, its new global funding initiative for third party projects dedicated to fighting …

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Published on September 14, 2016 - 08:35 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Increases Dividend by 2% to an Annualized Rate of $4.16 Per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2016-- Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today increased the company’s regular quarterly dividend by 2% to an annualized rate of $4.16 per share. …

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Published on September 6, 2016 - 12:45 GMT

Philip Morris International Releases First “Update” on Their Scientific Research to Develop and Assess Potentially ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today releases the first Reduced-Risk Product (RRP) Scientific Update, a regular publication on its research efforts to develop and assess …

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Published on July 19, 2016 - 11:18 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Second-Quarter Results; Revises 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Reflecting Currency-Neutral Growth of Approximately 10% to 12% vs. 2015 Adjusted Diluted EPS of $4.42 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 19, 2016-- Regulatory News: 2016 Second-Quarter Reported diluted earnings per share of $1.15, down by $0.06 or 5.0% versus …

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Published on July 12, 2016 - 13:55 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Second-Quarter Results

NEW YORK – July 12, 2016 – Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 second-quarter results, which will be issued …

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Published on July 11, 2016 - 02:16 GMT

Philip Morris International Comments on Tribunal’s Decision in Arbitration Between PMI and Uruguay

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 8, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today comments on the decision of an ICSID tribunal in the arbitration between PMI and Uruguay regarding two regulations that …

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Published on June 8, 2016 - 10:02 GMT

53 billion illegal cigarettes consumed in the European Union last year

New KPMG report for British American Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Philip Morris International finds that governments lose up to EUR 11.3 billion in revenues Non-EU contraband and counterfeit increased to 88% LONDON--(BUSINESS …

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Published on June 3, 2016 - 04:56 GMT

PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC. DECLARES REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $1.02 PER SHARE

NEW YORK, December 9, 2015 -- The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.02 per common share, payable on January 8, 2016, to shareholders of record as of …

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Published on May 27, 2016 - 11:37 GMT

Philip Morris International Launches New Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related Crimes; Pledges USD 100 Million to ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE /Euronext Paris: PM) announced today a major new initiative — “PMI IMPACT” — to help confront smuggling and related crimes. The centerpiece of PMI …

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