Thursday 29 October 2009

Turkey, a country of cigarettes, pipes and hookahs, introduces a ban on smoking

Anti Tobacco Act will be introduced in a country where tobacco, cigarettes, pipes and hookahs are one of the attributes of life style. In accordance with the law, approved by the Commission on the legal procedures of the Turkish Parliament, the ban on smoking in public places across the country will be introduced.

Sandwiched between the ancient habits and great desire to meet European standards, a Turkish citizen to adopt a new law, as a revolution. Turkish people have always smoked. People in Turkey smoke everywhere, in offices and hospitals, schools and taxis, in bars and cinemas. Even near mosques perceive the smell of cigarettes. Many of the mustached man with a cigarette can be met everywhere in the country.

Nevertheless, the majority of the population said that they are ready to give up the ritual, according to European law, to enter the European Union.

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