Smoking

To the horror of those who once adopted the "this is Europe, smoker's heaven, anything goes" attitude, more universal rules against smoking in public were implemented early 2008.

Smoking was already banned in certain places, including airports, metro stations, most stores and some offices. Now, 2010, smoking is being banned in all offices and small establishments, like bars and cafes.

From the 1st of January 2008 it is not possible to smoke in the premises of less than 100 square meters establishments, but in those of greater size, there can be zones for smokers, as long as they have good ventilation.