THE GUARDIAN: Tobacco advertising prohibited and anti-smoking board games to be distributed to children to cut country's high smoking rates
A ban on lighting up in enclosed public areas comes into force in Greece today as part of an effort to curb the country's high smoking rates.
Offenders will be fined up to €10,000 (£8,260), and tobacco advertising will also be prohibited under the measures.
Some 42% of Greeks over the age of 15 smoke, well above the European average of 29%. The campaign will include an advertising blitz and the distribution of anti-smoking board games to children.
The prime minister, George Papandreou, said: "It will contribute to the work we're doing today that's aimed at changing attitudes, norms and behaviour to improve our quality of life and to make our country viable – not just its economy but in everyday life." >>> Associated Press | Wednesday, September 01, 2010
