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Tobacco is a cultivated plant whose leaves are processed into products like cigarettes, subject to significant taxation.
Turkey Sees 35% Rise in Women's Tobacco Use
In Turkey, tobacco use among women rose from 15.2% in 2008 to 20.6% in 2025, while usage among men decreased from 47.9% to 46%. This shift highlights a significant change in tobacco consumption patterns between genders.
Turkey to ban tobacco sales by 2040
Turkey's Ministry of Health is preparing a draft law introducing significant restrictions on tobacco products, including digital age verification for sales and a complete sales ban by 2040. New rules will also cover sales methods, outdoor consumption, and designated smoking areas.
French Tobacconists Protest Tax Hikes
French tobacconists are launching a week of national protests in six cities to denounce fiscal pressure and demand a freeze on tobacco taxes. They are concerned that automatic price increases linked to inflation threaten their economic model.
Tobacco is a cultivated plant whose leaves are processed into products like cigarettes, subject to significant taxation.