Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
Sweden moves to ban outdoor smoking
STOCKHOLM – Sweden is banning outdoor smoking in certain public places, including playgrounds and train station platforms.
In a 142-120 vote Wednesday, the Riksdagen extended the smoking ban as of July 1, 2019. Smoking in outdoor restaurants and entrances to booths for smokers will also be banned.
In Sweden, smoking is currently allowed in designated smoking areas in most workplaces and public places.
Official figures show only 11 per cent of the Swedish population of 10 million smoked daily in 2016, with about 10 per cent smoking occasionally.
In May 2005, Sweden banned smoking in bars and restaurants.
According to the new law, the goal is to make the Scandinavian country smoke-free by 2025.
News from © iNFOnews.ca, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?
You must be logged in to post a comment.
