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For several weeks, the cigar world has been in turmoil in Sweden and Northern Europe. At the heart of the matter: a legal case involving Chen Zhi and a Swedish blog that has been publishing a stream of approximations and insinuations about Elite Trading, the exclusive distributor of Cuban cigars in the region. Between amalgams and speculation, L’Amateur de Cigare

Announced in 2019, this cigar, reserved for La Casa del Habano franchises and Habanos Specialists stores, was until now practically impossible to find.   Some Cohiba Novedosos (LCDH + HS) have been available for a few days in the Principality of Andorra – and they are practically the first examples available worldwide since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Presented

Original bands are permitted and the designation of references is relaxed.   While the plain packaging for cigars and cigarillos officially came into effect this Monday, June 1st, in Belgium, the authorities are partially acknowledging the specific nature of these products and relaxing some of the measures stipulated in the initial decree. Since June 1st, 2026, Belgium has applied the

Cigar and cigarillo consumers represent only 2.3% of smokers and are all over 45 years old.   While European authorities are increasingly proposing stricter regulations against tobacco products, a German study serves as a reminder that cigars is a very niche product, consumed primarily by people—often men—over 45. The figures come from the 2025 Mikrozensus (microcensus) conducted by the German

He is temporarily replacing Jorge Perez Martel, who has retired.   Habanos S.A. announces the appointment of Alberto Donar Cruz Rojas as interim Commercial Vice President. In an email to distributors, the Havana-based group states that Alberto Donar “has built a distinguished career within Corporación Habanos, S.A., having held responsabilities as Sales Administration Director of Habanos, S.A., and as Commercial

The area of land used for tobacco cultivation in the country has increased by 50% over the past six years.   The Dominican cigar industry produced more than 196 million hand-rolled cigars last year, most of which are exported to 148 countries, with the United States being the main trading partner, Iván Hernández Guzmán, director of the Dominican Tobacco Institute

“We strongly encourage cigar smokers to make their voices heard,” explains the European Cigar Manufacturers Association.   The European Union has launched a consultation on its tobacco control rules. The consultation is open to all European citizens until midnight on June 15 (Brussels time) ahead of a review of the European tobacco directives. The European Cigar Manufacturers Association (ECMA) has

With overall sales in decline, Scandinavian Tobacco Group’s handmade cigar segment posts 8% growth.   The first quarter is traditionally the weakest period of the year for STG. Consolidated revenue came in at 1.859 billion Danish kroner (DKK) — approximately €249,769 — down 6% compared to the same quarter in 2025. This contraction is largely attributable to unfavourable exchange rate

The 2018 regional edition returns to Spanish cigar shops after several years of aging.   First released in 2020, the La Flor de Cano Mágicos RE Spain 2018 is being reissued under the Fuera de Serie concept – which can be translated as “exceptional” – developed by Tabacalera, a co-shareholder of Habanos S.A. and the exclusive distributor of Cuban cigars

In the first quarter of 2026, the United States imported 90.9 million premium cigars, a decrease of 3% compared to last year.   The figures for the first quarter of 2026 published by the Cigar Association of America (CAA) are historic. Not because of the slight 3% decrease in volume they reveal, but because with 17.2 million premium cigars exported

The limited edition celebrating the brand’s 185th anniversary is available in French cigar shops. A few months after its global launch in Cyprus, the Punch Princesas Limited Edition 2025 is now available in France. Presented in boxes of 20, this grand robusto (135 mm x 50) celebrates the brand’s 185th anniversary. This new size for the brand is known in

The Constitutional Court has ruled that the registration fees imposed on cigar importers and manufacturers are disproportionate. On May 8, 2026, the Constitutional Court of Estonia upheld the unconstitutionality of the regulatory fees levied on cigar manufacturers and importers—a decision that, had it not been issued, could have eliminated hundreds of cigar brands from the Estonian market. Under the EU-CEG

Son of the legendary Angel Oliva Sr., he had been vice-president of the Oliva Tobacco Company, one of the largest suppliers of premium tobacco leaves. The world of premium tobacco has lost a figure as respected as he was discreet. Angel Oliva Jr. passed away on April 30, 2026, at the age of 91, according to multiple sources. Born on

Given the introduction of plain packaging in a few weeks, the Bolivar Generales is probably the last regional edition in Belgium for a long time.   Released just a few days ago, the Bolivar Generales RE Belgium-Luxembourg 2025 is likely the last regional edition in Belgium for a long time. The country will impose plain packaging on handmade cigars starting

As with the first edition, 500 numbered boxes are reserved exclusively for Zino stores in Abidjan.   Following the Horacio Marfiloso exclusive to Cote d’Ivoire and launched in 2022, Zino Cigares, which has seven boutiques and a smoking lounge in Abidjan, announces the release of the Marfiloso II. The Horacio Marfiloso II retains the same vitola (133 mm x 66),

Tabacalera SLU has obtained temporary licenses from the American and British authorities, giving it additional time to remove Chen Zhi from its shareholding.   Tabacalera SLU has obtained temporary licenses to market its products in the United States and the United Kingdom, according to the Spanish website El Confidencial. The Madrid-based company, a co-shareholder of Habanos S.A., has also emerged

Made in Honduras, Oscar Valladares cigars are distributed in French cigar shops by Volutes & Vitoles.   Oscar Valladares cigars have arrived in France, distributed by Volutes & Vitoles. Four lines are now available in French tobacconists: the Leaf by Oscar Toro (152 mm x 52 mm) in Connecticut, Maduro, Sumatra, and Corojo. Retail price: €22 each. These cigars, presented

The final installment of a trilogy that revived this Cuban label exclusively for the Italian market, this regional edition commemorates the 25th anniversary of the local distributor.   Unveiled last week to mark the 20th anniversary of La Casa del Habano Milano, La Escepción Selectos Reales RE Italy 2025 celebrates 25 years of Diadema S.p.A., the Habanos exclusive distributor in