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Smoking is now banned on beaches, in public parks, and at bus stops. Violators face a fine of €135.   Two days ahead of the date announced by the French Health Minister Catherine Vautrin, Decree 2025-582 banning smoking on beaches and in public gardens came into effect this Sunday, June 29. The text stipulates that smoking is prohibited: – on

The Frenchman was notably Vice President at Oettinger Davidoff after starting his career at Seita/Altadis/Imperial Tobacco. Luc Hyvernat has been appointed Deputy General Manager of Maya Selva Cigars, the company announced in a press release. “An Epicurean at heart and a strategist in action, Luc Hyvernat joins the Franco-Honduran manufacturer to write a new chapter in the adventure,” reads the

This new vitola from the Le Hoyo series will join the brand’s regular portfolio.   Announced at the 25th Festival del Habano last February, the Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo de San Luís is the first new 2025 cigar to have its launching date made public. The launch party will take place on November 12th in Saarbrücken, Germany, announced Fifth

The co-founder of the accessories company was in charge of international sales development. He will leave his position on June 30th. “We are writing to inform you that Pablo Rodet, co-founder of Les Fines Lames and current CEO in charge of international sales development, will be stepping down from his role after seven years. His contract will end on June

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While visiting the Vuelta Abajo, the president of Tabacuba unveils the official production targets for 2025: 80 million rolled cigars, 70 million of which will be exported.   “We need to produce more than 80 million cigars in the factories. And deliver more than 70 million for export,” declared Marino Murillo, president of Tabacuba, during a visit to the province

This government decision unifies regulations nationwide. Violators will be liable to a fine of 135 euros. “Beaches, public parks and gardens, school surroundings, bus shelters, and sports facilities will be smoke-free throughout France” starting July 1st, announced Catherine Vautrin, Minister of Health, in an interview with the daily newspaper Ouest-France to be published this Friday, May 30th. “Where there are

An anti-Sandinista news website in exile claims that JDN is facing a hefty fine of €15 million, which could lead to the company being nationalized.   “Recent reports regarding the status of Joya de Nicaragua are based on outdated and inaccurate information,” the Nicaraguan manufacturer wrote in a statement posted Tuesday, May 20, on its social media channels. “We wish

The Monte Carlo Cigar Club is a collaboration between Dominique London and Monte Carlo Société des Bains de Mer. It was officially opened on Monday, May 19. As the Principality bustles with preparations for the Formula 1 Grand Prix, which will be held later this week, the Monte Carlo Cigar Club (MCCC) was officially inaugurated on Monday, May 19. Located

Acquired in 2022 by STG, Room 101, a brand created by Matt Booth, was practically only available in the United States. With the presence of Matt Booth himself for each and every event, Room 101 is being launched in Europe. The first launching event took place on May 15 in Paris in a cooperative garage of Boulogne-Billancourt. A series of

Sandro Stroili’s Eurotab distribution company announces that pre-orders will open in two days for delivery in French cigar shops in June. Eurotab confirms the arrival of several products in its catalog and even states in a newsletter sent to its customers on Monday, May 5th: “We are proud to announce that we are the official distributors of a legendary brand:

This acquisition will allow the accessories company “to pursue its international expansion and benefit from synergies with VCF.” After an initial investment announced at the PCA trade show in July 2023, Fred Vandermarliere’s VCF group recently acquired all of the shares of Les Fines Lames that still belonged to the two founders, Pierre Jourdan and Pablo Rodet. Since 2023, VCF

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Cigar shops have one year to adapt. Afterward, they risk fines and up to a year in prison.   Belgian anti-smoking regulations are evolving. As of April 1, 2025, it will be prohibited to display all tobacco products, whether in shop windows or inside. The measure does not include any exceptions for handmade cigars. However, it gives retailers one year

The Cuban president made this statement during a visit to the H. Upmann cigar factory in Havana. “Tobacco has become the country’s leading export,” declared Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Cuban Communist Party and President of the Republic of Cuba, during an official visit to the H. Upmann cigar factory in central Havana in early February 2025. “We are

The Diplomáticos Genios RE Phoenicia was presented to a hundred participants of the XXVth Festival del Habano, a few days before its release in Africa and the Middle East.   Hassan AlTamimi, our special correspondent in Havana (Cuba) Despite a last-minute change of venue due to uncertain weather, around a hundred Havana enthusiasts were invited to the Packard Hotel in

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After 236 days of negotiations, several right and center-right parties signed a 2025-2029 government agreement which contains its share of anti-tobacco measures.   “If we want to realize the dream of a “tobacco-free generation” in 2040, we will have to, in collaboration with the Communities, continue to join forces for a strong anti-smoking policy,” write the parties committed to supporting