Sweden Tobacco Industry Newswire

Sweden’s push for smokeless products leads some to wonder about risks

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Sweden has long made it a goal to have a smoke-free society, pushing snus and smokeless nicotine products as a safer alternative to cigarettes.  Smoking has been the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. for decades, and its …

Tobacco Control Overhaul Vital In Funding EU’s Ambitious New Budget Proposal

52  Unveiled on 16 July, the European Commission’s €2 trillion budget proposal for 2028–2034 has sparked sharp divisions across the bloc. At the budget’s core lies a €450 billion Competitiveness Fund and a marked shift in spending priorities – reducing the …

Sweden has lowest smoking prevalence in EU

Sweden has the lowest smoking rate and the lowest lung cancer mortality rate in the EU. Photo Credit: Swenico via Unsplash Sweden is leading the smoke-free revolution in Europe: the country has been found to have the lowest smoking prevalence in Europe. …

Sweden Records Lowest Lung Cancer Rates in EU with Just 5% Smoking Prevalence

Sun 03 Aug 2025 | 11:10 PM Women in Sweden Still Prefer Traditional Cigarettes .. and a National Association Advocates for Snus Consumers Sweden’s Traditional Nicotine Habit Evolves into the World’s Leading Smoke-Free Alternative: Snus “Sada El Balad” …

Sweden Leads Europe in Smoke-Free Innovation

Sun 03 Aug 2025 | 11:22 PM During a recent visit to Sweden, Sada El Balad met with several experts and industry professionals specializing in the development of smoke-free products and better alternatives to traditional cigarettes.  The delegation toured …

Increased Incidence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Women Due to Long-Term Passive Smoking

Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic respiratory disorder characterized by persistent airflow limitation and respiratory symptoms. Although COPD is a preventable and treatable disease, it ranks as the fifth leading cause …

‘I’ve taken to sleeping in my teeth’ – the wartime admissions of T.S. Eliot

In 1944, T.S. Eliot is 56 years old. He seems older: ‘I am getting to be a wambling old codger.’ He is war-worn: ‘I have taken, when in London, to sleeping in my teeth.’ As a fire-watcher sharing shifts, his sleep is hampered by understandable pudeur: ‘I …

August 6, 2025 UPDATE (2)

A roundup of local and world news August 6, 2025 UPDATE (2) Newsroom, 06.08.2025, 20:00 FUNERAL – Romanian citizens on Wednesday paid their last respects to the first president of post-communist Romania, Ion Iliescu (1990-1996 and 2000-2004) at the …

August 6, 2025 UPDATE (1)

A roundup of local and world news August 6, 2025 UPDATE (1) Newsroom, 06.08.2025, 15:32 FUNERAL – Romanian citizens on Wednesday paid their last respects to the first president of post-communist Romania, Ion Iliescu (1990-1996 and 2000-2004) at the …

MAGERO: Senate should reject bill blocking smokers’ escape route

Joseph Magero, Chairman, Campaign for Safer Alternatives (CASA) As the new tobacco bill undergoes its second reading in the Senate, our lawmakers face a distinct choice. They can either embrace science-based harm reduction strategies that save lives, or …

These are the best city breaks for solo travellers

Cities are brilliant for solo adventures. Whether you prefer to be surrounded by crowds or blissfully alone in the backstreets, the choice is yours: going solo lets you explore at your own pace, with as many niche museum visits, tapas stops and souvenir …

Everyone must be compensated when fossil fuel prices rise

This opinion editorial was authored by the President of the Clean Air Action Group in Hungary in the framework of the project ClimateFair Monitor. Only Sweden submitted its plan for the Social Climate Fund by the June 20 deadline. This is worrying because …

EU, Eurozone Retail Sales Miss Projections Despite June Increase

(MENAFN) Retail trade volumes in both the European Union and the eurozone recorded a modest 0.3% increase in June, slightly missing analysts’ projections of 0.4%, according to data published Wednesday by Eurostat. Compared to June of last year, retail …

Eurozone Retail Sales Recover In June

Euro area retail sales rebounded in June suggesting that household spending likely supported economic growth in the second quarter, official data revealed on Wednesday. Retail sales grew 0.3 percent on a monthly basis in June, offsetting May's 0.3 …

Navigating the unknown

Public health experts have expressed a concern about the long-term effects of shifting product use among tobacco and nicotine users. “Some studies indicate that tobacco snus can increase the risk of four types of cancer,” said Lisa L. Ermann, an expert on …

Bulgaria’s Sakar Region Engulfed by Fire: Villages Threatened, Aircraft Join Efforts

A major wildfire that erupted on Monday near the villages of Dositeevo and Kolarovo in the Sakar Mountain region has scorched more than 20,000 acres, prompting authorities to declare a partial state of emergency in the municipality of Harmanli. The fire, …

Sunburn music festival moves out of Goa; Here’s what’s next

The festival will take place on December 19 - 21 in the maximum city The festival secured the number 8 position on DJ Mag’s prestigious ‘Top 100 Festivals of 2025’ list, among others like Tomorrowland. Image for representational purpose only. Photo …

Stoughton Community Calendar: Aug. 7-17

Time, date, location subject to change. Thursday, Aug. 7 Gazebo Musik - Common Chord (Folk, Americana, Variety) 6 p.m., Rotary Park, downtown Stoughton Held Thursday evenings at Rotary Park (next to the fire station), Gazebo Musikk is more than just a …

Libby man headed to prison following sentence revocation

A 54-year-old Libby man will do time in a state facility following a revocation on a previous conviction. Steven Wayne Kelley was charged with witness tampering earlier this year after alcohol was provided to multiple juveniles and an assault occurred to …

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

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

Philip Morris International Inc. to Webcast Presentation at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of Presentation at Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum

Philip Morris International Inc. to webcast presentation at Consumer Analyst Group Of Europe (Cage) Conference

  NEW YORK – March 14, 2016 – Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris:PM) will host a live audio webcast of a presentation and question-and-answer session by Jacek Olczak, Chief Financial Officer, at the Consumer Analyst Group of Europe ( …

Philip Morris International signs a new three-year Agreement with Greek government for the purchase of Greek oriental ...

Aspropyrgos, February 24, 2016 - Philip Morris International (PMI) and its affiliate, Papastratos Cigarette Manufacturing Company, announced today a Cooperation Agreement with the Greek Government for the purchase of Greek oriental tobacco for the next …

Philip Morris International (PMI) declares regular quarterly Dividend of $1.02 per share

NEW YORK, March 10, 2016 -- 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 April 11, 2016, to shareholders of record as of March …

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2015 Third-Quarter Results; Revises and Narrows 2015 Full-Year Reported ...

Increases Full Year Currency-Neutral Adjusted Diluted EPS Growth Rate to a Range of 11%-12% NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 15, 2015-- Regulatory News: 2015 Third-Quarter Reported diluted earnings per share of $1.25, down by $0.13 or 9.4% versus $1.38 in …

PT HM Sampoerna Announces Exercise Price of Rp. 77,000 for Rights Issue

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 2015-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today announced that PT HM Sampoerna Tbk. (“Sampoerna”), an indirect subsidiary of PMI in which PMI has to date held a 98.18% …

American Lung Association Announces New Research Funding Available Including New Award Focused on Lung Cancer in Women

Chicago, IL (August 25, 2015)— The American Lung Association, currently funding more than $6.49 million in groundbreaking research, continues its investment in lung health research, expecting to offer at least $6.5 million dollars in new grants in fiscal …

Is 50 Really the New 30? Your Immune System May Not Think So

Actor Tim Daly in partnership with the American Lung Association and Pfizer launches the WHO PNEU?™ Campaign – Urging adults 50 and older to know their Pneumococcal pneumonia risk Chicago, IL (September 30, 2015)— The American Lung Association in …

PT HM Sampoerna Sets Price Range for Potential Rights Issue

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 21, 2015-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) (“PMI”) today announced that on August 11, 2015, PT HM Sampoerna Tbk. (“Sampoerna”), an indirect subsidiary of Philip Morris …

Updated U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Will Mean More Smokers Get Help Quitting

USPSTF Updates ’A‘ Grade Chicago, IL (September 21, 2015)— The American Lung Association applauds the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) for updating the tobacco cessation recommendation. The update emphasizes that a comprehensive quit smoking …

American Strongly Favor Limits on Methane and Toxic Air Pollutionto Protect Health

Washington, DC (September 17, 2015)— Registered voters overwhelmingly support newly proposed standards to cut emissions of methane and other toxic chemicals from the oil and gas industry, according to a new poll released today by the American Lung …

American Lung Association Statement on FDA Order Stopping Sale of Four Cigarette Products

Chicago, IL (September 16, 2015)— The American Lung Association issued the following statement after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) halted the sale of four types of cigarette products: Camel Crush Bold, Pall Mall Deep Set Recessed Filter, Pall …