Turkey Plans Radical Vape and Smoking Ban: €5,000 Fines for Tourists
The Turkish government is drafting radical legislation to ban the sale, import, and use of all tobacco and vaping products, aiming to make the country entirely smoke-free by 2040. Total Ban by 2040: The ruling AKP party’s draft aims to completely eliminate traditional tobacco, e-cigarettes, and shishas from daily life. Strict Tourist Impact: No exceptions will be made for travelers, who could face massive fines for smoking at beaches or carrying unauthorized vapes in their luggage. Severe Penalties: Businesses face fines up to €200,000 and forced closure, while individual violators could be fined up to €5,000. The Turkish government has…
