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Published on 12:06 GMT

19 'pop-up' shops selling illegal tobacco, cigarettes, vapes and drugs shut down in Dudley

Pop-up shops selling illegal tobacco, cigarettes, disposable vapes and other drugs to customers, including children, have been shut down across Dudley. Dudley Council’s trading standards team has pulled the shutters down on 19 shops in the borough between …

Source: Birmingham Live - Neutral
Published on 07:06 GMT

Netanyahu Case 1000 testimony: I did not demand cigars, champagne from Milchan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is attending hearings that will focus on Case 1000, the "Illegal Gifts" affair on Monday. In it, Netanyahu is on trial for allegedly pushing to advance legislation favorable to Milchan, the Hollywood …

Source: The Jerusalem Post - Center-right
Published on 07:41 GMT

Netanyahu Case 1000 testimony: I did not demand cigars, champagne from Milchan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is attending hearings that will focus on Case 1000, the "Illegal Gifts" affair on Monday. In it, Netanyahu is on trial for allegedly pushing to advance legislation favorable to Milchan, the Hollywood …

Source: The Jerusalem Post - Center-right
Published on 11:17 GMT

Uruguayan university study favors taxation on cigarettes

Monday, April 28th 2025 - 10:18 UTC At least 15% of adult deaths in Uruguay are believed to be caused by smoking In Montevideo, a Universidad de la República (Udelaar) study projected that a 60% increase in cigarette taxes from 2025 to 2028 would reduce …

Source: MercoPress - Neutral
Published on 03:17 GMT

Data: Taxes on Tobacco & Related Products Made up 2.2% of India’s Gross Tax Revenue in 2023–24

Tobacco plays a significant role in India, not just in people’s lives, but in the country’s economy too. India is the second-largest producer of tobacco in the world, after China. Tobacco not only supports millions of livelihoods but also brings in …

Source: FACTLY - Neutral
Published on 08:39 GMT

Court Orders Release of Seized Cigarettes and Equipment Following Raid

The Criminal Court has ordered the police to return 49,000 boxes of cigarettes and other items seized during a raid on a private office suspected of illegal cigarette production. Police raided an office operated by Radius Private Limited at H. Hulhugali in …

Source: The Maldives Journal - Indeterminate
Published on 10:46 GMT

Hong Kong proposes e-cigarettes and vape ban by April 2026

According to amendments made to the Tobacco Control Legislation published last week, the Hong Kong government is harshly clamping down on smoking in the city. As their next step in the ongoing anti-smoking drive, the government is seeking to ban the …

Source: Time Out - Neutral
Published on 08:57 GMT

Best Tobacco Stock to Buy Right Now: Altria vs. Philip Morris

Altria Group (MO -0.71%) makes and sells Marlboro cigarettes. Philip Morris International (PM 0.06%) makes and sells Marlboro cigarettes. How do they both do the same thing? They limit their sales to different markets. Philip Morris was spun off by Altria …

Source: The Motley Fool USA - Neutral
Published on 05:20 GMT

No more littering: Toss cigarette butt, pay Rs 500

BBMP to enforce scientific disposal of cigarette and beedi butts, urges proper handling to curb pollution; experts warn these toxic butts decompose slowly It’s not just smoking in public places that will attract penalties anymore — even discarding …

Source: Bangalore Mirror - Indeterminate
Published on 08:57 GMT

Customs seizes over 13 mln smuggled cigarettes

The Maldives Customs Service has seized more than 13 million cigarettes smuggled into the country. The cigarettes were confiscated in a special operation conducted by customs following intelligence reports of an attempt to smuggle in a large quantity of …

Source: Avas - Pending
Published on 08:09 GMT

Inside raucous Liverpool dressing room as Trent Alexander-Arnold leads celebrations and Darwin Nunez smokes a cigar

LIVERPOOL wrapped up their second Premier League title on Sunday and their celebrations matched the achievement. The Reds' title was their 20th in the English top-flight and levels the club with rivals Manchester United. 11 Trent Alexander-Arnold led …

Source: The Sun - Right-wing
Published on 06:25 GMT

Stakeholders mobilise to defend industry as WHO prepares ‘evidence-based’ study on illicit duty-free tobacco

INTERNATIONAL. Travel retailers, supported by the Duty Free World Council and industry associations, are stepping up their engagement with authorities around the world against the backdrop of a threat to duty-free tobacco led by the World Health …

Source: The Moodie Davitt Report - Neutral
Published on 08:04 GMT

Beyond the tobacco lens

By Elijah Banda For many years, Malawi’s economy has leaned heavily on one cash crop, tobacco. Dubbed ‘green gold’, tobacco has been the backbone of the agricultural sector and a primary source of foreign exchange, contributing up to 60 percent of export …

Source: The Times Group Malawi - Neutral
Published on 03:00 GMT

Woman arrested for putting cigarette out in man’s eye: Brunswick Hills Township Police Blotter

BRUNSWICK HILLS TOWNSHIP, Ohio Assault, Center Road A woman was arrested at 11:18 a.m. March 30 for allegedly putting a lit cigarette out in her neighbor’s eye during an argument. The man said the woman shoved the cigarette into his eye, and the woman said …

Source: Cleveland.com - Ohio - Neutral
Published on 09:34 GMT

Man ordered to pay more than £400 for dropping cigarette butt on street

Charles White, of Lindfield Estate, Wilmslow, was prosecuted by Manchester City Council for depositing litter, an environmental offence. The 33-year-old was caught throwing a cigarette butt on Minshull Street in Manchester on October 9, last year. The case …

Source: Knutsford Guardian - Pending
Published on 03:36 GMT

Carlos Prates handed brutal reality check about his cigarette smoking habits following UFC Kansas City loss to Ian Garry

As welterweight contender Carlos Prates faced his first loss in the UFC against Ian Machado Garry, concerns about the negative impact of his smoking habit on his performance have surfaced once again. Prates is known to be a heavy smoker, lighting up eight …

Source: Sportskeeda - Neutral
Published on 08:46 GMT

"Tell that to Jon Jones" - MMA X comes out in support of Carlos Prates following ex-UFC fighter's criticism over ...

Carlos Prates came under fire for his lifestyle choices following his loss to Ian Machado Garry at UFC Kansas City. Garry outclassed Prates for four rounds before 'The Nightmare' turned the tide in the final moments of the last round, but couldn…

Source: Sportskeeda - Neutral
Published on 01:36 GMT

PMPM, JTI commend Customs for ₱83.7-million cigarette seizure

Philip Morris Philippines Manufacturing, Inc. (PMPM) and Japan Tobacco International (JTI) lauded the Bureau of Customs (BOC) after the agency seized ₱83.7 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in Bulacan. Last April 24, the Customs Intelligence and …

Source: Manila Bulletin - Pro-Government
Published on 01:32 GMT

Coalition Urges Malaysia to Reject Bans, Criticizes WHO’s Stance on Tobacco Alternatives

CAPHRA urges Malaysian authorities to reject counterproductive bans on vaping and adopt risk-proportionate regulations KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates ( …

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Published on April 28, 2025 - 01:32 GMT

Coalition Urges Malaysia to Reject Bans, Criticizes WHO’s Stance on Tobacco Alternatives

CAPHRA urges Malaysian authorities to reject counterproductive bans on vaping and adopt risk-proportionate regulations KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates ( …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 17:47 GMT

The Royal College of Physicians has responded to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill passing second reading in the House of Lords

Professor Sanjay Agrawal, the RCP's special adviser on tobacco, comments on the second reading of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill in parliament. Professor Sanjay Agrawal, special adviser on tobacco at the Royal College of Physicians, said: 'The Tobacco …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 17:29 GMT

Promoting a Healthier California: Attorney General Bonta Announces New Funding Available for Local Public Agencies ...

Funding helps combat the illegal sale of tobacco products to youth OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ) is now accepting proposals for the 2025-2026 Tobacco Grant Program, which …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 18:07 GMT

RCP responds to polling revealing public support for action tackling tobacco, unhealthy food and alcohol use

The Royal College of Physicians has responded to new polling from The Health Foundation and Ipsos. The RCP has responded to polling from The Health Foundation and Ipsos revealing public support for the government taking action to tackle tobacco, unhealthy …

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Published on April 10, 2025 - 17:09 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Charges Five Suspects in Unlicensed Tobacco Scheme that Cost Californians $24 Million in Lost Tax ...

SACRAMENTO – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the grand jury indictment of five suspects for selling tobacco without a license and committing tax fraud that cost the state of California over $24 million in lost tax revenue. On March 14 …

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Published on April 8, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

CDC Cuts Devastate State Quitlines & Efforts to Help Tobacco Users Quit, Leading to More Tobacco-Caused Disease & Death

PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Massive job cuts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the elimination of CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) will dramatically reduce resources to help people …

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Published on April 8, 2025 - 12:19 GMT

Mike Papantonio Calls Ultra-Processed Food Litigation the “Next Tobacco” at MTMP Spring 2025 Opening Session

The legendary mass torts attorney said UPFs will be "one of those mass torts that changes the world." LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an urgent opening session at the Mass Torts Made Perfect (MTMP) …

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Published on April 8, 2025 - 18:47 GMT

RCP responds to polling revealing public support for action tackling tobacco, unhealthy food and alcohol use

The Royal College of Physicians has responded to new polling from The Health Foundation and Ipsos. The RCP has responded to polling from The Health Foundation and Ipsos revealing public support for the government taking action to tackle tobacco, unhealthy …

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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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