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The party leader who likes to vape on the parlimentary balcony

The election campaign is underway, at least on some social media platforms. Left-wing Nooshi Dadgostar is somewhat unexpectedly using his vejping in forbidden places as a tool to reach out to the younger...

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The professor who manages to piss off colleagues and lobbyists alike

Fredrik Nyström is a doctor, a researcher and something of a thorn in the side of the Swedish anti-nicotine movement. He believes that snus and vejpning can do more good than harm - but for that...

EU budget under threat - 14 countries side with Sweden on nicotine tax

The European Commission's record budget is at risk of collapse. There is strong opposition to plans to finance part of the budget through new nicotine and corporate taxes - with 14 member states siding with Sweden.

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Snus giant: "Boycott champagne and don't holiday in France"

Boycott Champagne and don't go to France on holiday. That's the message from the Swedish Haypp Group, which runs Snusbolaget, Sweden's largest retailer of snus and nicotine pouches.

Indonesia snatches puffy tourists from Singapore

Singapore's tough 1TP8 laws have had an unexpected impact on neighbouring Indonesia. Cities on neighbouring islands are seeing a marked increase in tourists keen to let off steam where it is still allowed. One of the ...

Concerns that Spain's ban on smokeless nicotine is affecting tourism

Swedish mass tourism in Spain could be affected by the Spanish government's crackdown on nicotine pouches. This is according to the Spanish newspaper Huffpost.

Russia may ban e-cigs - Putin backs regional restrictions

Vladimir Putin has given the green light to regional proposals to ban the sale and distribution of e-cigarettes, with most signs now pointing to a national ban. If he can forego the tax revenue, he wants...

Fighting for nicotine pouches in the EU - but the opposition is massive

Considerate Pouchers is touring Europe with harm reduction as its message. At the same time, several countries, with the support of the European Commission, want to see tougher measures to reduce harm reduction opportunities in the nicotine market.

Amnesty for vejpare in Singapore - "Throw away your e-cig and avoid punishment"

Singapore has some of the world's strictest rules against vejpning. Importing, selling, possessing - all are prohibited under the country's strict laws. Now the government is offering an amnesty for those who hand over their vejp to the state.

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"Alliance between snus users and vejp users could save smoke-free options in the EU"

Sweden needs to build alliances within the EU to defend Swedish alternatives to cigarettes. This is the view of Swedish MEP Charlie Weimers (SD). "We are pretty much alone on nicotine pouches in the EU, but it...

France to ban nicotine pouches

Despite protests, the sale, import and even possession of nicotine pouches will be banned in France as of 1 March 2026. This was announced by the French government via...

Research: Better fertility when smokers switched to e-cigs

In addition to less damage to the lungs, vejpning may improve sperm quality, according to new Swiss research. The study also links vejp use to a reduced risk of miscarriage compared to smoking.