Starting July, cigarettes will be prohibited on beaches, in parks, and in front of schools. What does this mean for tourists?

France to ban smoking in parks, beaches and near schools starting July 1, with fines up to $153 for lighting up where children are present.

OSAKA – The organiser of the World Exposition in Osaka has decided to set up two smoking areas within the event’s venue by early June, reversing its earlier no-smoking policy. Until now ...

This photo taken on May 24, 2025, shows a smoking area for visitors to the World Exposition in Osaka situated outside the event's venue. (Kyodo) OSAKA (Kyodo) -- The organizer of the World ...

France will ban smoking in public places, including parks, beaches and bus stops, beginning in July, according to the French health and family minister. Catherine Vautrin said in an ...

OUTDOOR smoking areas will be scrapped at cafes and restaurants across Melbourne because owners don’t have room to implement soon-to-be introduced buffer zones. From August 1 eateries will be ...

Cast members will be equipped with bilingual reminder cards featuring QR codes directing visitors to the nearest designated smoking areas. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The resort's guest ...

A breach of the ban — which is part of France's wider National Tobacco Control Programme, announced in November 2023 — could ...

France will ban smoking in all outdoor places that can be accessed by children, including beaches, parks and bus stops, the ...

The new measures, taking effect on May 29 ahead of World No Tobacco Day on May 31 and International Children's Day on June 1, include reducing designated smoking areas, upgrading no-smoking ...

Bally’s operates the state’s two casinos in Lincoln and Tiverton, and the majority leader instead hopes to reach an agreement with the company for additional non-smoking areas within the ...

The city introduced its first smoking ban in 2007, imposing a fine of 1,000 yen ($6) for violations. However, the restriction was initially limited to six designated areas, including those around ...