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Statement on the Proposed Relaxation of Outdoor Smoking Restrictions

Smoke Free Greece opposes proposed amendments that would permit smoking in certain outdoor hospitality areas, and calls on legislators to reject the bill.

We have learned that amendments are being proposed to the Greek smoke-free legislation that would permit smoking in designated areas of outdoor hospitality venues. Smoke Free Greece strongly opposes these amendments.

The evidence is unequivocal: partial exemptions undermine compliance with smoking bans broadly and expose workers to second-hand smoke in their workplace. We urge all legislators to reject these amendments.

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