Cigarettes

Employee cigarette breaks in France equal three weeks of lost work a year

Employees who smoke describe these pauses as a coping tool that can help them return to tasks more effectively.

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Israeli Authorities Probe Large-Scale Smuggling Network Moving Goods Into Gaza

Prosecutors file new Gaza smuggling indictment as state seeks detention through trial

Trucks carry aid for Palestinians, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, October 14, 2025.

Shin Bet employee indicted in Gaza smuggling affair alongside Bezalel Zini

Bezalel Zini, brother of Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) chief David Zini, suspected of smuggling cigarettes into Gaza, February 3, 2026.

Zini affair highlights the security and political costs of Gaza smuggling - opinion


Juul disregarded evidence it's e-cigarettes were getting teens hooked

“If you think Marlboros are bad because they’re addictive, then this is like a Marlboro on steroids.”

Juul e-cigarette starter pack is seen in this picture illustration taken July 16, 2018

Electronic cigarettes – blessing or curse?

While e-cigarettes have been said to be less harmful than their regular counterparts, the remaining effects say otherwise. Sometimes they even lead back to the use of regular cigarettes as well

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Man caught smuggling 450,000 cigarettes at Tel Aviv airport

His plan seems to have gone up in smoke

Man tries to smuggle 22,000 packs of cigarettes

Iran: 1 billion euros intended for essential imports 'disappeared'

In the letter, Mahmoud Vaezi, the Iranian chief of staff, demanded an explanation about what had happened to the imports promised by those who had received the currency.

Money changer holds U.S. dollar banknotes as he counts other currency banknotes at Grand Bazaar in Tehran

Iran spends government money on cigarettes, uses over 2 tons of drugs daily

The subsidized exchange rate was meant to be spent on importing essential medical supplies, according to the deputy health minister.

Vendor smokes cigarette in Russian Bazaar - Jolfa - Iranian Azerbaijan - Iran

‘Philip Morris wants to help a billion people stop smoking’

“I agree that young people should not have access to this product, but it’s extremely important that adults do,” explained Olczak.

A CUSTOMER holds a Philip Morris iQOS e-cigarette at an iQOS store in Tokyo last year

FDA investigating possible connection between e-cigarettes and seizures

The FDA called on those who have experienced adverse effects from e-cigarettes to report the episode to the agency.

Man smoking 150

High Court deals another setback to smoking, tobacco industries

Additional restrictions will kick in in June and in January 2020.

A 40g pouch of Bali Shag Halfzware, Bali Shag Halfzware tobacco and red Bali Shag rolling papers

Survey: Most smokers who want to quit are not successful

In September Israel prohibited smoking in public places, the country also recently introduced regulations on e-cigarettes.

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JUUL e-cigarette company files petition to High Court objecting ban

JUUL Israel accused the Ministry of Health of “selective enforcement of hidden agendas."

Juul e-cigarette starter pack is seen in this picture illustration taken July 16, 2018