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The Bundestag has passed the tobacco tax reform, rejecting the dramatic increase that had threatened cigars and cigarillos. The ad valorem tax rate will ultimately rise to 3.83%, rather than the 21.05% envisaged under the worst-case scenario. The German Cigar Manufacturers Association (BdZ) welcomes a compromise that has averted the worst. Update, October 16, 2026 — Relief is now official

Any disposal by Fifth Avenue of its assets now requires the approval of the preliminary administrator. The Waldshut-Tiengen district court ordered, on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 5 p.m., the preliminary insolvency administration of Fifth Avenue Products Trading-GmbH, the exclusive importer of Cuban cigars for Germany, Austria and Poland. The proceedings are registered under case number 4 IN 194/26. According

As the country prepares to host the tobacco industry in Dortmund, the sector is alarmed by a potential 50% price hike starting this coming January 1st. A 50% increase in the retail price of most cigars. That’s the fear among manufacturers, distributors and retailers in Germany, as the country prepares to host the tobacco world from September 15 to 17

Fifth Avenue Trading has told its customers it is temporarily suspending its business activities. Fifth Avenue, one of Europe’s leading distributors of Cuban cigars, has announced that it has been forced to temporarily suspend its operations. In an email sent to German cigar retailers on Friday, September 4, the company said it was no longer able to accept new orders

The Por Larrañaga 35 Aniversario, a Churchill-sized cigar, is available starting this week in shops across the country. To celebrate its 35th anniversary, Fifth Avenue—the exclusive importer of Habanos for Germany, Austria, and Poland—has selected the Por Larrañaga brand for a Regional Edition named “35 Aniversario.” It is a Double Corona measuring 194 mm in length with a 49 ring

Germany is one of the first countries to market this Churchill, which is reserved for Casa del Habano and Habanos Specialists. Unveiled in Mexico last November, the Trinidad Villa is arriving in Germany—one of the first countries to market this new release, which is exclusive to La Casa del Habano (LCDH) franchises and shops designated as Habanos Specialists. Announced during

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

Several European Habanos distributors have had their bank accounts closed in recent weeks, according to our sources.   Although Chen Zhi is not officially sanctioned on the Continent, several European Habanos distributors have in recent weeks faced banking restrictions, including outright account closures. According to our sources, Laguito 1492 (Benelux) and Fifth Avenue (Germany, Austria, Poland) have had their bank

This grand robusto joins the regular catalogue of Hoyo de Monterrey, one of the six global brands of Habanos S.A. Premiered on November 12th in Saarbrücken, western Germany, the Hoyo de Montrerrey Le Hoyo de San Luís, a new addition to the brand’s regular catalog, is finally available in stores across the country, announces Fifth Avenue Trading, the exclusive distributor

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

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 Romeo y Julieta Cupidos (LCDH exclusive) was launched this Saturday, September 2 in a world preview during Habanos Day organized at Bückeburg Castle, Germany.   Announced during the XXIII Festival del Habano in February 2023 (without any samples being distributed), the Romeo y Julieta Cupidos was officially launched in Germany this Saturday, September 2, on the occasion of the