Serious Violations of Tobacco Control Policy in Armenia

Since 2009, October 12th has been observed in Armenia as National “No Tobacco” Day. In September-October 2010, the Center for Health Services Research and Development of the American University of Armenia (AUA) conducted monitoring to assess the tobacco control policy implementation in Yerevan. This program is being implemented with support from the American Cancer Society, UK Cancer Research, and the Framework Convention Alliance.

Australia PM Gillard Faces Tobacco Fights

The tobacco industry and crucial marginal voters turned on Australia's first female Prime Minister Julia Gillard Wednesday as she struggled to get her flagging election campaign back on the front foot.

Gillard continued her assault on conservative rival Tony Abbott's economic credentials as the race to the August 21 polls hit the halfway mark, warning Australians that he presented a "pretty frightening vision of the future".

Eliminate Outdoor Tobacco Ads

The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, adopted last year, grants the U.S. Food and Drug Administration the authority to regulate tobacco products. Parts of this law have taken effect, as recently as last Tuesday, to help protect youth from the sale and marketing of discount cigarettes Marlboro, Virginia and smokeless tobacco.

New Hike on Tobacco Taxes in New York City

NYC $11 cigarettes per pack is bad news for smokers. Some brands of cigarettes like Marlboro in NYC will cost $11 per pack and that is prompting many smokers to think twice about dropping the habit. As of July 1, NYC cigarettes will average $9 a pack for both major brands and generic.

New Ordinance Banned Smoking in Public Places in Negros Oriental

The provincial board of Negros Oriental has passed an ordinance banning smoking Pall Mall, Marlboro and other discount smoking brands in public places.

The measure, known as the Anti-Smoking Ordinance of Negros Oriental, also prohibits the sale, distribution and advertisement of cigarettes and other tobacco products within 100 meters from schools and other areas that will be identified by the implementing agencies by June 30.