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1. Concerns raised over unlabelled products containing controlled substances

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/concerns-raised-over-unlabelled-products-containing-controlled-substances

The CNAA has issued a warning regarding the circulation of products containing controlled substances....

2. Illegal tobacco stash found in daycare nursery

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/illegal-tobacco-stash-found-in-daycare-nursery

Authorities in Cyprus have made a series of eyebrow-raising discoveries in recent days, seizing large quantities of untaxed tobacco—one of which was found in an unexpected and highly unusual location: a daycare nursery....

3. Tobacco products worth €200,000 found hidden behind bird cages (PHOTOS)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tobacco-products-worth-€200-000-found-hidden-behind-bird-cages-photos

Members of the Nicosia CID conducted a coordinated operation today between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM....

4. Belgium becomes first EU country to ban disposable e-cigarettes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/belgium-becomes-first-eu-country-to-ban-disposable-e-cigarettes

Belgium has made history as the first country in the European Union to ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes (vapes), a move aimed at reducing nicotine addiction among young people and protecting the environment....

5. UCL: Each cigarette takes 20 minutes off life expectancy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ucl-each-cigarette-takes-20-minutes-off-life-expectancy

A single cigarette reduces a smoker's life expectancy by an average of 20 minutes, a new study from the University of London UCL concludes....

6. Cypriot teens top Europe in vaping

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-teens-top-europe-in-vaping

According to a report by Hector Georgiou, a recent ESPAD survey showed that Cypriot teenagers are among the top users of e-cigarettes in Europe....

7. Parents concerned over nicotine pouches freely sold on market

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parents-concerned-over-nicotine-pouches-freely-sold-on-market

Nicotine pouches, freely available in the market, are causing growing alarm among parents, as reported in an interview with Elena Panagiotopoulou, Director of Pharmaceutical Services, hosted by The Vanguard....

8. Major organized crime sweep in Nicosia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-organized-crime-sweep-in-nicosia

A significant operation targeting organized crime began early Wednesday morning, October 30, in the Nicosia district. Authorities, including the Nicosia Crime Investigation Unit, the Crime Prevention Squad, and canine units, have mobilized for the extensive crackdown....

9. Paphos Mayor blasts illegal minors' facility after fire incident

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-mayor-blasts-illegal-minors-facility-after-fire-incident

Paphos Mayor Phedonas Phedonos has sharply criticized the government following a fire at a facility for unaccompanied minors, denouncing......

10. Major tobacco smuggling bust shakes Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-tobacco-smuggling-bust-shakes-cyprus

In a big win against tobacco smuggling, Customs officials and local police have seized a large amount of untaxed tobacco products in Larnaca and Limassol over the past two days....

11. Mass casualties in Lebanon: 32 killed, thousands wounded in device blasts

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mass-casualties-in-lebanon-32-killed-thousands-wounded-in-device-blasts

Fear quickly spread throughout Lebanon. Some rushed to unplug their devices, while others disconnected transformers and solar systems powering their homes....

12. Fire risk escalates as winds reach up to 6 beaufort

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-risk-escalates-as-winds-reach-up-to-6-beaufort

The Forestry Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment has issued a warning about the heightened risk of forest fires due to very strong winds expected from Friday through Sunday....

13. Passengers receive suspended sentence for smoking on Cyprus flight

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/passengers-receive-suspended-sentence-for-smoking-on-cyprus-flight

A Paphos District Court on Wednesday handed a suspended four-month prison sentence to two British passengers, aged 50 and 44, for smoking and consuming alcohol on a flight. ...

14. Larnaca airport seizes 48 Kg tobacco and 145 cigarette cartons

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/larnaca-airport-seizes-48-kg-tobacco-and-145-cigarette-cartons

Cyprus customs officials seized 48 kilograms of roll-your-own tobacco and 145 cartons of cigarettes from two passengers at Larnaca Airport on Tuesday, August 27....

15. Ukraine intensifies fight against illicit tobacco trade

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ukraine-intensifies-fight-against-illicit-tobacco-trade

The illicit tobacco trade in Ukraine, one of Europe's most prominent black markets for cigarettes, is sending shockwaves through the economies of neighboring countries,...

16. Illegal tobacco smuggling from occupied territories hits new high in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/illegal-tobacco-smuggling-from-occupied-territories-hits-new-high-in-cyprus

Last Friday, two Cypriots and a British national were apprehended at Paphos Airport with illegal tobacco products valued over €30,000 while attempting to smuggle them into the UK....

17. Cyprus cancels Russian billionaires' passports from Christofias era

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cancels-russian-billionaires-passports-from-christofias-era

Cyprus has revoked the citizenship of two high-profile Russian oligarchs who were naturalized during the presidency of Demetris Christofias. ...

18. US Surgeon General urges social media warning labels

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-surgeon-general-urges-social-media-warning-labels

In a bold move aimed at protecting youth mental health, US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has proposed mandatory warning labels on social media platforms, akin to those found on cigarette packages. ...

19. Philip Morris Cyprus opens its new flagship offices in Nicosia, advocating for a smoke-free Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/philip-morris-cyprus-opens-its-new-flagship-offices-in-nicosia-advocating-for-a-smoke-free-cyprus

Philip Morris Cyprus has set an ambitious goal to make Cyprus the first smoke-free country in Europe, as announced by the company's General Manager Mr. Stavros Dracularakos at an event celebrating the opening of its new offices in Nicosia....

20. EU cracks down on TikTok lite over child addition concerns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-crackdown-on-tiktok-lite-over-child-addiction-concerns

European digital regulators are taking a stern stance against TikTok's latest feature, which rewards users for engaging with content, citing concerns over addiction, especially among children....

21. UK ranked worst in world for underage drinking

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/uk-ranked-worst-in-world-for-underage-drinking

Great Britain has the worst rate of child alcohol abuse worldwide, and more than half of children in England, Scotland and Wales have drunk alcohol by the age of 13, according to a report....

22. Cyprus cracks down on smoking in cars

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cracks-down-on-smoking-in-cars

In Cyprus, lighting up a cigarette in your car could cost you a hefty sum if kids are riding along. It's one of those lesser-known traffic violations that could hit your wallet hard - a whopping 300 euros!...

23. Tougher regulations loom for tobacco heat sticks in Europe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tougher-regulations-loom-for-tobacco-heat-sticks-in-europe

European governments are weighing the introduction of tougher rules on cigarette makers’ new zero-tobacco heat sticks, moving to close the loopholes they were designed to exploit just months after their launch. ...

24. Greek Mafia: Stolen phones expose three murders and attempted homicide

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-mafia-stolen-phones-expose-three-murders-and-attempted-homicide

In a breakthrough discovery, two phones found in a stolen car in Aspropyrgos have unraveled a series of crimes linked to the so-called Greek Mafia....

25. Three suspects in Greek mafia assassinations face prosecutor

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-suspects-in-greek-mafia-assassinations-face-prosecutor

Three suspects arrested in connection with the assassinations of two prominent members of the so-called Greek Mafia were led before a public prosecutor on Thursday....

26. Major crime boss gunned down in Greece

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/major-crime-boss-gunned-down-in-greece

New evidence has emerged about the mafia execution of Vangelis Zambounis on Sunday morning in Neos Kosmos. The Hellenic Police are still investigating the case, which is another episode in the bloody cycle of the Greek mafia....

27. France's controversial anti-smoking campaign sparks debate

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/france-s-controversial-anti-smoking-campaign-sparks-debate

France is set to intensify its battle against smoking, with Health Minister Aurelien Rousseau announcing a comprehensive anti-smoking program....

28. Nations unite for a tobacco-free tomorrow

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nations-unite-for-a-tobacco-free-tomorrow

There is a growing number of countries implementing measures to curb smoking, to eradicate the habit in future generations. Portugal, Canada, Australia, France, New Zealand, Mexico, and the UK are among those taking steps to create a smoke-free generation....

29. Producers and importers join forces to tackle tobacco product waste

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/producers-and-importers-join-forces-to-tackle-tobacco-product-waste

Producers and importers of tobacco products with filters have embarked on a significant environmental initiative, aligning themselves with the European Directive 2019/904/EU....

30. Flavored heated tobacco to be banned as Cyprus aligns with EU directives

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/flavored-heated-tobacco-to-be-banned-as-cyprus-aligns-with-eu-directives

The Council of Ministers has approved amendments to regulations, including bans and warning labels on heated smoking products with flavored substances, according to Health Minister Poppy Kanari, in a move to align national legislation with European directives....

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