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Smoking ban comes into force in France and Germany
Agencies
Published: January 01, 2008, 12:30
Berlin: A ban on smoking in bars in Germany and France came into force on
Tuesday.
However, the laws will not be strictly enforced straight away in all
places, with the German capital Berlin opting for a more lenient approach until
the summer.
In France the ban on smoking in public places has now been extended to
bars, cafes and hotels.
But the French are also allowing a 24 hour grace period because of the
NewYear.
Smokers who light up in these places could face a 450 euro fin
