Non-Smokers Rise Up Against Tobacco-Addicts in Bulgaria

Society » HEALTH | December 13, 2012, Thursday // 09:11
Bulgaria: Non-Smokers Rise Up Against Tobacco-Addicts in Bulgaria The most passionate chain-smokers argue that the ban on smoking has been approved not without the assistance and financial support of drug cartels. Photo by Sofia Photo Agency

Non-smokers are due to take to the streets of Bulgaria's capital on Thursday in protest against the proposed easing of the full ban on smoking in all enclosed public spaces, enforced as of June 1.

Amendments that would reinstate the segregated smoking areas in bars, restaurants and other establishments will be discussed by the parliamentary health committee as the protests take place.

A week ago MPs from the ruling GERB party declared that the full smoking ban in indoor spaces in Bulgaria would remain without any future changes.

Their statement came on the heels of reports about Bulgaria's Parliament considering easing the full smoking ban in closed public spaces.

The Standard daily wrote Tuesday that the ban may only be lifted in bars and night clubs and only after 10:00 pm.

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