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BREAKING – The Belgian Government Eases Plain Packaging Rules For Cigars

1 June 2026

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
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A Special Regional Edition Celebrating 60 Years of Habanos in the Benelux

6 May 2026

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
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Por Larrañaga Ignacios, a regional edition available next week in Belgium and Luxembourg

11 February 2026

This is the first time this historic brand has been used for a “Belux” regional edition. The Por Larrañaga Ignacios RE Belgium-Luxembourg 2023 will be available starting next week at La Casa del Habano (LCDH) franchises in both countries, announces Laguito 1492, the exclusive distributor of Cuban cigars in the Benelux region. This is a grand robusto (150 mm x
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Dominique London: Miquel Angel Palacios i Moliner appointed Group Operations Manager

6 February 2026

The group led by Dominique Gyselinck and Frederic Dechamps is recruiting the former Managing Director of Maori Tabacs, distributor of Cuban cigars in Andorra.   Dominique London announces the appointment of Miquel Angel Palacios i Moliner as Group Operations Manager. “This strategic appointment further strengthens the group’s global management structure and supports its continued expansion across key international markets,” Dominique
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Belgium bans public display of all tobacco products from April 1, 2025

21 March 2025

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
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