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Published on Mar 12, 2025

No Smoking Day 2025: This man invented cigarettes in..., his innovation led to...

Home Viral No Smoking Day 2025: This man invented cigarettes in…, his innovation led to… On No Smoking Day 2025, let us delve into the history of, James Buchanan Duke, the man who invented modern cigarettes in the 1880s, when he and his brother, Benjamin …

Source: India.com - Center-right
Published on 02:43 GMT

461 pc women, 637 pc men in Senapati use tobacco

District Tobacco Control Cell DTCC , under National Tobacco Control Programme NTCP of District Health Society, Senapati, observed the National No Smoking Day on Wednesday at Senapati town, during which speakers highlighted that 46 1 per cent of women and …

Source: E-Pao - Neutral
Published on 04:02 GMT

KL, Penang & Selangor to enforce cigarette display ban from April 1

PETALING JAYA: Starting April 1, retailers in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Selangor must remove all tobacco products from open display, complying with the Smoking Products Control Act for Public Health 2024 (Act 852). Instead, cigarettes and other smoking …

Source: The Sun Daily - Neutral
Published on Mar 12, 2025

Netherlands set to raise smoking and vaping age to 21

The Netherlands is set to raise the smoking and vaping age to 21 as part of a major crackdown on nicotine addiction. Credit : Shutterstock, Andrey_Popov The Dutch government is planning to shake things up when it comes to smoking and vaping. A new proposal …

Source: Euro Weekly News - Neutral
Published on 02:08 GMT

House votes to ‘put Kentucky kids ahead of tobacco,’ license retailers of nicotine products

FRANKFORT — Kentucky is one step closer to licensing retailers who sell nicotine with the passage of Senate Bill 100 in the House Wednesday 82-11. It passed the Senate in late February. The House made some changes to the bill — which the Senate will have …

Source: Kentucky Lantern - Left-wing
Published on Mar 12, 2025

Alam for innovative social mobilization to curb smoking among youth

Alam for innovative social mobilization to curb smoking among youth Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam. File Photo DHAKA, March 12, 2025 (BSS) - Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam today underlined the need for innovative social …

Source: Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha - Label Pending
Published on Mar 12, 2025

Supporting community-based organizations who are helping address tobacco harms

To help support the response to tobacco related harms, the Government of Canada has announced more than $11.8 million in funding for 8 community-led projects through Health Canada's Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP). March 2025 To help …

Source: Health Canada - Gov't Institution
Published on Mar 12, 2025

Dutch crack down on smoking and vaping, age limit may rise to 21

Junior health minister Vincent Karremans is looking into the options for increasing the legal age to buy cigarettes and vapes from 18 to 21, he told MPs on Wednesday. Karremans is also looking at making it a criminal offence to offer vapes with flavoured …

Source: DutchNews - Neutral
Published on Mar 12, 2025

Social mobilisation needed to discourage youth smoking: CA Press Secretary

Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Mohammad Shafiqul Alam on Wednesday stressed the need for innovative social mobilisation to prevent youth from taking up smoking, saying that raising tobacco prices alone is not enough to curb tobacco use. He said this while …

Source: United News of Bangladesh - Label Pending
Published on Mar 12, 2025

Smoking & vaping age limit could increase from 18 to 21; Higher fines for illegal vapes

The minimum age for purchasing cigarettes, vapes, and other nicotine products in the Netherlands could increase from 18 to 21, according to a new proposal published by the Ministry of Health on Wednesday. The Cabinet is also considering the introduction of …

Source: NL Times - Neutral
Published on Mar 12, 2025

Derby shopkeeper kept illicit cigarettes in secret compartments and sweet box

A Derby shopkeeper, who was handed a chance to avoid prison for selling counterfeit cigarettes and tobacco, ignored the risk and simply carried on restocking his shops with more of the same. Derby Crown Court heard how Trading Standards officers visited a …

Source: Derby Telegraph - Neutral
Published on Mar 12, 2025

2025 Budget Speech: Increases on alcohol and cigarettes

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has increased the taxes on alcohol and cigarettes. The minister made his second attempt to give his budget speech on Wednesday after it was postponed last month. While most of the focus has been on the staggered 1% value- …

Source: Witness - Label Pending
Published on Mar 12, 2025

No Smoking Day 2025: Here's How Smoking Affects Women's Reproductive Health And Pregnancy

Tobacco consumption can lead to life-threatening consequences for smokers as well as those exposed to second-hand smoke. It can negatively affect lungs, heart, throat and neck, causing cancerous tumours, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and chronic …

Source: NDTV - Center-right
Published on Mar 12, 2025

Budget speech: Here’s how much more you’ll have to pay for alcohol and cigarettes

National Treasury will bump up taxes on all alcohol and cigarette products, with the exception of traditional African beer. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has increased the taxes on alcohol and cigarettes. The minister made his second attempt to give …

Source: The Citizen (South Africa) - Center-right
Published on Mar 12, 2025

21,000% spike in MA vape seizures throws cigarette ban into question, ex-ATF official says

After Massachusetts authorities released a report showing a sharp rise in flavored cigarette and vape seizures under a recent bipartisan statewide ban, a former ATF official and a network of law enforcement veterans specializing in contraband called into …

Source: Fox Wilmington - North Carolina - Right-wing
Published on Mar 12, 2025

National No Smoking Day: how quitting can save you thousands

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Discover how much you could save if you’re thinking about quitting smoking 💸 A pack of 20 cigarettes in the UK costs £16.60, adding up to £4,865.40 annually for a …

Source: Northampton Chronicle & Echo - Neutral
Published on Mar 12, 2025

Increased sin taxes on vaping, smoking and drinking: What South Africans need to know

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said in the 2025 Budget that government will impose more taxation on tobacco and alcohol products in the coming year. In November 2024, government published a discussion paper that proposed adjustments to the alcohol …

Source: IOL - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 12, 2025

Godongwana hikes excise duties on alcohol & tobacco products

CAPE TOWN - Despite the tough economic times and a proposed VAT increase to 15.5 percent, smokers and drinkers again won’t escape the annual increases for their favourite vices. Tabling the 2025 budget on Wednesday, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has …

Source: Eye Witness News - Label Pending
Published on Mar 12, 2025

What are the current smoking rules? As the UK marks No Smoking Day 2025

If the proposed smoking ban goes ahead, a 14-year-old today will not be able to lawfully purchase cigarettes under the planned smoking ban. Labour also outlined intentions to restrict the marketing and sales of vapes. As well as creating a smoke-free …

Source: Evening Standard - Center-right

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Published on March 11, 2025 - 04:50 GMT

Saskatchewan set to Receive Over $700 Million in Canada's Historic Tobacco Settlement

CANADA, March 10 - Released on March 10, 2025 The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to see a resolution was reached in efforts to recover funds for the provincial healthcare system from tobacco companies that have sold cigarettes in Canada. The Chief …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 21:23 GMT

Nova Scotia to Recoup Hundreds of Millions from Tobacco Settlement

CANADA, March 7 - Nova Scotia will receive about $809 million from tobacco companies for the impact of smoking on the healthcare system. All provinces and territories joined together to sue for the healthcare costs related to tobacco use. A mediated …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 07:59 GMT

First illicit tobacco store hit with long-term closure order

Release date: 07/03/25 The Malinauskas Labor Government has hit a northern suburbs retail store caught selling illicit tobacco and vapes with its first long-term closure order. Following an application by Minister Michaels, Thingy Gifts in Salisbury North …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 01:09 GMT

Premier’s, attorney general’s statements about resolution of tobacco litigation

CANADA, March 6 - Premier David Eby and Attorney General Niki Sharma have issued the following statements about the resolution of a long-standing legal battle with tobacco companies: Premier David Eby said: “After a 28-year fight to hold multinational …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 00:21 GMT

Canada’s Big Tobacco Settlement Falls Short: Provinces Face a Massive Financial Gap in Covering Tobacco-Related Costs, ...

TORONTO, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Lung Health Alliance (NLHA) acknowledges today’s approval of Canada’s $32.5 billion Big Tobacco settlement, but Canada’s most powerful lung health advocacy network warns that the funding is nowhere …

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Published on March 6, 2025 - 23:49 GMT

Premier’s, attorney general’s statements about resolution of tobacco litigation

CANADA, March 6 - Premier David Eby and Attorney General Niki Sharma have issued the following statements about the resolution of a long-standing legal battle with tobacco companies: Premier David Eby said: “After a 28-year fight to hold multinational …

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Published on March 6, 2025 - 23:28 GMT

Premier’s, attorney general’s statements about resolution of tobacco litigation

CANADA, March 6 - Premier David Eby and Attorney General Niki Sharma have issued the following statements about the resolution of a long-standing legal battle with tobacco companies: Premier David Eby said: “After a 28-year fight to hold multinational …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 02:55 GMT

Statement from Minister of Health and Wellness Mark McLane

CANADA, March 12 - Minister of Health and Wellness Mark McLane issued the following statement on the resolution of tobacco litigation: “I am pleased to announce a resolution in an effort to recover money for our health system from tobacco companies that …

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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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