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Advocates urge S.C. lawmakers to combat tobacco use on Great American Smokeout day

LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — Thursday, Cancer patients and advocates with the American Cancer Society are marking the 49th annual Great American Smokeout, a statewide call for elected officials to do more to reduce tobacco use and a day for smokers to make a …

Duty-free tobacco products seized at Paphos airport

A total of 135 boxes of 200 cigarettes each, four packs of 20 cigarettes each and 500g of rolling tobacco were located and seized in the luggage of a British passenger at Paphos airport, the customs department said on Saturday. The products did not bear …

‘Holy smokes!’ 9.3 million illegal cigarettes seized in Sask. check stop

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Staff This winter, Saskatchewan RCMP traffic services has a message for anyone who might want to transport illegal goods across the province, says superintendent Grant St. Germaine:  “Stay off our roads.” That message was delivered …

CN promotes reduction of tobacco, vaping use

TAHLEQUAH – For those looking to ditch tobacco or vaping, Cherokee Nation Public Health offers a free, seven-week path to quitting.  The program’s goal is to reduce tobacco use and vaping among Cherokee adults and youth.  “Quitting smoking will improve …

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Conducts Tobacco Compliance Checks

On November 19, 2025, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit conducted a series of tobacco compliance checks across the county. The covert operation used a 20-year-old confidential informant (CI) from the Sheriff’s Office to assess …

Bar, cigar lounge opening soon in San Angelo, now hiring 

A cocktail bar and vintage-inspired cigar lounge is opening soon in downtown San Angelo. Vida-Tipsy Pink is opening at 206 and 210 S. Chadbourne St. by owner Cyndi Holguin. One of the locations, 210 S. Chadbourne St., was previously The Deadhorse which …

Just a Few Cigarettes a Day Can Damage Your Heart for Decades

An extensive review of nearly two dozen long-term studies shows that people who smoke only a small number of cigarettes still face a much higher chance of heart disease and early death than those who have never smoked. This elevated risk remains for years …

Tobacco surcharge upheld under ERISA

A U.S. District Court judge has dismissed an employee’s claim that her employer violated the non-discrimination provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act by imposing an unlawful tobacco surcharge on participants in its employee benefits …

All tobacco, nicotine and vapor product retailers must be licensed by Jan. 1

The Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet is reminding all businesses engaged in retail sale of tobacco, nicotine and vapor products that they must be licensed by the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control by Jan. 1. “We heard from parents, …

Pakistan to set up new checkpoints to curb cigarette tax evasion

Tobacco-Free Initiative Sparks Conversation About Campus Smoking Culture

I’ve seen it, you’ve seen it, we’ve all seen (and smelled) it: Obies smoke, and they do it virtually everywhere. Walking through a miasma of cigarette smoke on the Mudd Center ramp or the front steps of Wilder Hall is a universal Oberlin experience. …

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Conducts Tobacco Compliance Checks; 11 Businesses Pass, 4 Fail

LEONARDTOWN, Md. – On November 19, 2025, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit conducted a series of tobacco compliance checks across the county. The covert operation used a 20-year-old confidential informant (CI) from the Sheriff …

Rethinking tax policies: Court of Auditors recommends Luxembourg move away from tobacco and alcohol revenue

The latest budget report published by the Court of Auditors warns that Luxembourg is not ready for another financial crisis. The Court of Auditors went on to say that Luxembourg needs to rethink its tax policy and move away from dependence on tobacco and …

Police seek man caught on video giving cigarette to child

By Brain Akutei-Azu Mateko The Ghana Police Service has started investigations into a disturbing viral video showing a man giving what appears to be a cigarette to a child. According to the police, efforts are underway to identify and arrest the man seen …

Tisbury aims to block tobacco expansion 

Tisbury is looking to implement stricter regulations for tobacco sellers, which would prevent more shops from selling tobacco in the town.  On Nov. 18, the Tisbury board of health unanimously approved changes to its tobacco bylaws that increases the …

Wild Bill’s Tobacco pilots in-store crypto kiosks across Midwest locations

Specialty retailer launches a multi-store trial with Bitcoin Depot as digital-asset services move further into mainstream retail. Wild Bill’s Tobacco has begun piloting Bitcoin kiosks inside its stores as part of a new partnership with Bitcoin Depot, …

US FDA panel to weigh bid to market nicotine pouches as lower-risk than cigarettes

Audio By Carbonatix (Reuters) -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday that it will convene a panel of experts on January 22, 2026, to review an request by Swedish Match USA, a unit of Philip Morris International, to market its ZYN nicotine …

Thief stole £5K in tobacco from shops across Bristol

Shannon Brown Reporter 17:36, 21 Nov 2025 Jamie Doyle(Image: Avon and Somerset Police) A man who stole thousands of pounds worth of tobacco from businesses in Bristol has been jailed. Jamie Doyle, 36, was sentenced on Monday, November 17, at Bristol Crown …

Police launch manhunt for man in viral video who gave cigarette to a child

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

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 (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. …

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

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 …

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

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. 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- …

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. (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 …

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 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. …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …