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Published on Oct 7, 2025

World smoking rates decline, but e-cigarette use raises fresh concerns — WHO

Despite global progress in reducing tobacco use, the world remains far from ending the tobacco epidemic, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The global health agency on Monday said the number of tobacco users has fallen from 1.38 billion in …

Source: Premium Times - Neutral
Published on Oct 6, 2025

Europe now world leader for smoking rates

The data lands as the European Commission pledges to take a harder line against tobacco and vape products, with the EU health and tax commissioners pushing to hike taxes on both to curb related illnesses such as cancer and heart disease. Tedros Adhanom …

Source: Politico Europe - Neutral
Published on 05:43 GMT

How gambling companies are copying the Big Tobacco playbook in Australian sport

In June 2023, Labor MP Peta Murphy presented a report to the Albanese government recommending a ban on gambling advertising due to the grave social and financial harms caused by gambling ads online, on TV and at sporting venues. So far the Albanese …

Source: The Conversation - Neutral
Published on 11:24 GMT

Designing Safe and Compliant Workplace Smoking Areas

Curious about effective workplace smoking area design? Discover how to create a safe, compliant space that supports both employee comfort and regulatory standards. Designated smoking areas are no small task for employers. At least one in five working age …

Source: The Enterprise World - Ohio - Neutral
Published on 02:45 GMT

Cigarette smoking rate among men in 30s dips nearly 20% in 9 years

Cigarette smoking rates among men in their 30s have slumped by 19.5 percentage points over the past nine years amid steady declines among some other age groups, government data showed Thursday. The figure stood at 28.5 percent in 2024, compared with 48 …

Source: The Korea Times - Center-left
Published on 09:06 GMT

Why not all ultra-processed foods are bad for you

They have been called “poison”, “addictive” and “junk”, but however you describe ultra-processed foods (UPFs), it is clear they are the nutritional bogeyman du jour. That fear is reasonable, given their consumption has been linked to a dizzying array of …

Source: New Scientist - Neutral
Published on 06:38 GMT

Sweden moves to stop nicotine pouches meeting the fate of snus

Sweden has sent official letters to EU countries imposing bans on nicotine pouches, aiming to prevent these products from facing the same fate as traditional Swedish oral tobacco, snus. Stockholm is the main producer of snus, which has been banned across …

Source: EurActiv - Neutral
Published on 06:38 GMT

France in limbo

Last night, Israel and Hamas agreed to a peace plan proposed by Donald Trump, paving the way for the release of hostages and an end to two years of war in Gaza. Welcome to Rapporteur. This is Eddy Wax, with Nicoletta Ionta in Strasbourg. We love hearing …

Source: EurActiv - Neutral
Published on 10:52 GMT

CAP renews call for higher cigarette tax, questions government’s commitment to vape ban

PETALING JAYA: The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) has urged the government to reintroduce and raise the sales tax on cigarettes in Budget 2026, pointing out that tobacco products have been exempted since 2018. CAP education officer N.V. Subbarow …

Source: The Sun Daily - Pending
Published on Oct 8, 2025

India, Bangladesh, Nepal on track to achieve 30 pc tobacco use reduction by year-end: WHO

New Delhi: Bangladesh, India and Nepal are on track to achieve at least a 30 per cent relative reduction in tobacco use by the end of this year, WHO said on Wednesday. Six other countries -- Bhutan, DPR Korea, Maldives, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Thailand -- …

Source: The Economic Times - Center-right
Published on Oct 8, 2025

Tobacco use falls fastest in South-East Asia, yet 322 million people still at risk: WHO

New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): The WHO South-East Asia Region has made the fastest progress globally in reducing tobacco use, according to the latest WHO Global Report on Trends in Prevalence of Tobacco Use 2000-2024 and Projections 2025-2030, the …

Source: The Tribune (Chandigarh) - Neutral
Published on Oct 8, 2025

WHO: Over 3.5 mln adults smoke in Morocco, men dominate tobacco use

More than 3.5 million adults in Morocco smoke, and almost all of them are men, according to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO) released on October 6, 2025. The data shows that in 2024, 9.6% of Moroccan adults aged 15 and older were smokers, …

Source: Hespress - Neutral
Published on Oct 8, 2025

Illicit cigarette trade not only costs SA billions, cheap products also increase smoking rate - REEP

The booming trade in illicit cigarettes is not only costing the fiscus billions in lost revenue every year, it's also having a hugely negative impact on public health. At least 55-60% of cigarettes that are sold in South Africa right now are not taxed, …

Source: Eye Witness News - Neutral
Published on Oct 8, 2025

Councilor seeks tougher action vs fake cigarettes

DAVAO City Councilor Rachel Zozobrado has raised an alarm over the growing sale of counterfeit cigarettes in the city, warning of the serious risks they pose to public health and the local economy. Zozobrado said fake cigarettes and e-cigarettes are openly …

Source: SunStar - Pending
Published on Oct 8, 2025

World News | Tobacco Use Falls Fastest in South-East Asia, Yet 322 Million People Still at Risk: WHO

New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): The WHO South-East Asia Region has made the fastest progress globally in reducing tobacco use, according to the latest WHO Global Report on Trends in Prevalence of Tobacco Use 2000-2024 and Projections 2025-2030, the …

Source: Latestly - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 8, 2025

Wandsworth breathes easy as smoking falls

The report delves into how smoking habits form, why people continue, and what motivates them to quit. Wandsworth’s success has been driven by a blend of evidence-based interventions and human connection Wandsworth Council is marking a major public health …

Source: London Daily Digital - Pending
Published on Oct 8, 2025

WHO warns of rising vaping among Pakistani youth

As global smoking rates decline to their lowest level in decades, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the use of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products is rising among young people in Pakistan. In its latest report, the WHO attributed the …

Source: GEO TV - Pro-Government
Published on Oct 8, 2025

Peripheral Arterial Disease Treatment Market Set to Surge to USD 6.4 Billion by 2035 Amid Rising Disease Burden

WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global Peripheral Arterial Disease Treatment Market was valued at USD 2.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach approximately USD 6.4 billion by 2035, expanding at a …

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Published on Oct 8, 2025

‘Another budget, another sweetener to the alcohol industry’ – campaigners react as pack of 20 cigarettes now nearly €19, ...

The 50c excise duty refers to tobacco products and makes no mention of vapes, despite the rise in the use of e-cigarettes and concerns about the health effects of nicotine. The Irish Heart Foundation expressed disappointment at the size of the 50c …

Source: Irish Independent - Center-right

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Published on October 8, 2025 - 14:45 GMT

Tailgate Spirits Releases Blue Lot Barrel Proof, a 6-Year, Single Barrel Bourbon at Full Cask Strength

Limited single-barrel release bottled at approximately 127 proof. Created by fans, for fans. Pre-orders open October 24 exclusively at Flaviar. BERKELEY SPRINGS, WV, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tailgate Spirits LLC is …

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Published on October 8, 2025 - 23:34 GMT

Florida Man Arrested on Federal Criminal Complaint Alleging He Maliciously Started What Became the Palisades Fire

LOS ANGELES – A former Pacific Palisades resident now living in Florida has been arrested on a federal criminal complaint charging him with maliciously starting what eventually became the Palisades Fire of January 2025, one of the most destructive …

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Published on October 8, 2025 - 09:59 GMT

Peripheral Arterial Disease Treatment Market Set to Surge to USD 6.4 Billion by 2035 Amid Rising Disease Burden

WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global Peripheral Arterial Disease Treatment Market was valued at USD 2.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach approximately USD 6.4 billion by 2035, expanding at a …

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Published on October 8, 2025 - 17:54 GMT

Governor Newsom statement on Palisades Fire arrest

Today’s arrest of 29-year-old Florida resident Jonathan Rinderknecht marks an important step toward uncovering how the horrific Palisades Fire began and bringing closure to the thousands of Californians whose lives were upended. This tragedy will never be …

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Published on October 8, 2025 - 16:57 GMT

Schools Are Taking Steps To Create Asthma-Friendly Environments

For Immediate Release: October 08, 2025 Media Contact: Kyle Casteel - Media Lead Communication Office │ Department of Health 802-863-7280 │ [email protected] Schools Are Taking Steps to Create Asthma-Friendly Environments Health Department recognizes 30 …

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Published on October 7, 2025 - 21:05 GMT

2025 MIPS Reporting Challenges - Tough Measures Explained | TriumpHealth

SOUTHLAKE, TX, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) continues to evolve, raising the stakes for providers and practices in 2025. With 59 measures changing, new additions, and others …

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Published on October 7, 2025 - 21:07 GMT

House Resolution 244 Printer's Number 1802

PENNSYLVANIA, October 7 - House Resolution 244 2025-2026 Regular Session Sponsors BURGOS, HILL-EVANS, SANCHEZ, CEPEDA-FREYTIZ Short Title A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a performance audit of the …

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Published on October 7, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Allied Universal Names Cameron Kilberg Vice President of Government Relations

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allied Universal®, the world's leading security and facility services provider, today announced that Cameron Kilberg has joined the company as vice president of government relations, reporting to the …

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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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