New restrictions and levies to be imposed on tobacco products

Ljubljana, 23 February - The Health Ministry proposes tightening restrictions on tobacco products in line with new EU rules as well as introducing new levies to finance smoking prevention, according to a blueprint set out on Tuesday.

Ljubljana Health Minister Milojka Kolar Celarc (second from left) and her aides unveil proposal for changes to tobacco law. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Health Minister Milojka Kolar Celarc (second from left) and her aides unveil proposal for changes to tobacco law.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana Health Minister Milojka Kolar Celarc sets out changes to tobacco law. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Health Minister Milojka Kolar Celarc sets out changes to tobacco law.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana New restrictions proposed for tobacco products. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
New restrictions proposed for tobacco products.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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