NORWAY BAN
June 1st, 2004
BY KEITH NUTHALL
NORWAY has followed Ireland's example and become the world's second country to ban smoking in restaurants and bars nationwide. Claiming support from opinion polls, the Norwegian government has justified its ban by the need to protect bar and restaurant staff from passive smoking.
NORWAY has followed Ireland's example and become the world's second country to ban smoking in restaurants and bars nationwide. Claiming support from opinion polls, the Norwegian government has justified its ban by the need to protect bar and restaurant staff from passive smoking.
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