Australia accused of ‘double standards’ after refusing vape shop compensation
The Australian government has been accused of an ‘outrageous double standard’ after denying compensation to legal vape shops left bankrupt due to the vape ban.
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Tighter rules on vapes imposed in Africa
The African nations of Namibia and South Africa have moved to impose tighter restrictions on vaping and other nicotine alternatives.
Los vapeadores españoles protestan contra la prohibición de sabores
Cientos de vapeadores españoles y propietarios de pequeñas empresas realizaron una manifestación frente al Ministerio de Sanidad el viernes para protestar contra la legislación prevista por el Gobierno español para prohibir los sabores en los productos de vapeo.
Spanish vapers protest flavour ban
Hundreds of Spanish vapers and small business owners held a demonstration outside the Ministry of Health on Friday to protest against the Spanish Government’s intended legislation to ban flavours in vaping products.
Blackmarket fire wars in Australia following vape crackdown
Violent fire wars have erupted in Australia over the black market trade of vapes - with dozens of tobacco shops going up in flames.
El ministro español que impulsa la prohibición de los sabores se postula para el puesto más alto de la OMS
Monica García, ministra de Sanidad española y portavoz del grupo político de extrema izquierda Mas Madrid, ha anunciado que postula para un puesto de alto nivel en la Organización Mundial de la Salud.
Spanish Minister pushing for a flavour ban applies for top WHO job
Monica Garcia - Spanish Health Minister and spokesperson for far-left political group Mas Madrid - has announced that she is applying for a top role at the World Health Organisation.
Prescription-only vapes law recommended in Australia
A bill to make vapes only available on prescription has been recommended by the Australian senate.
How to respond to UK government’s vape tax consultation
A new tax on vapes is due to come into effect in the UK from October 2026. Here's what to do about it...
Make vape designs standardised to reduce appeal to children, Dutch public health body urges.
Vape designs should be standardised to reduce the appeal of vaping to children, a Dutch public health body has said.
New report: Vapes are a “missed opportunity” to cut smoking deaths
The under-use of vapes is a “large, missed opportunity to reduce morbidity and premature mortality,” a major new report warns.