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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Tax Office seeks bankruptcy for nicotine pouch company - "it's a misunderstanding"

The Finnish Tax Administration has filed for bankruptcy against Snus Empire Finland, a company specializing in nicotine pouches; however, the CEO claims it is based on a misunderstanding.

Feb 27 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Detainees are fighting: who demands more food in prison, who wants to use a computer

Several incidents related to aggressive behavior among detainees and the discovery of prohibited items were reported in Estonian prisons last week.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Young people in Rautalampi municipality recruited as nicotine agents โ€“ this is how it affected snuff use in schools

In Rautalampi, Finland, young people serve as nicotine agents to educate their peers on the dangers of nicotine, leading to a reduction in tobacco use in schools.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Researchers have identified a gene that reduces the urge to smoke

Researchers have discovered a gene linked to lower nicotine dependence and reduced tobacco consumption.

Feb 25 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Discovery that people with certain genetic variants are less 'hooked' on tobacco

Individuals carrying specific genetic variants related to nicotine regulation are less likely to smoke heavily, according to new research.

Feb 24 โ€ข 16:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Free from nicotine and feel like an addiction counselor

An individual discusses their experience of overcoming nicotine addiction and feels empowered to help others.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Invest in Ramadan and Say Goodbye to Smoking: Five Tips to Quit the 'Nicotine Slavery'

The article provides five tips for smokers to use the month of Ramadan as an opportunity to quit smoking by leveraging the fasting period.

Feb 24 โ€ข 08:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Nordic Cancer Foundations warn the EU about white snus

The Nordic cancer foundations are urging the EU Commission to tighten regulations on white snus and other addictive nicotine products.

Feb 24 โ€ข 05:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Life & Tech

Jerry O'Connell reveals the powerful bedroom ultimatum that finally ended his smoking habit

Jerry O'Connell shares how a stark ultimatum from his wife prompted him to quit smoking after decades of struggle with nicotine addiction.

Feb 21 โ€ข 21:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Controversial ban law has come into force - Shopkeeper was astonished by the impacts

A new law regulating the allowed flavors of nicotine pouches has come into effect in Finland, but shopkeepers report minimal changes in sales despite initial expectations.

Feb 21 โ€ข 15:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Health: Addiction Costs Germany More Than 136 Billion Euros Per Year

Addiction to alcohol, nicotine, and gambling costs Germany over 136 billion euros annually, according to health experts.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A Phenomenon Seen in Doctors' Offices Due to Nicotine Pouches - 'It's Like Elephant Skin'

Doctors are revealing harrowing effects of nicotine pouches, particularly affecting women, amid growing evidence of their negative health impacts.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Eero Merilind: vaping and other narcotics are not the cause, but the consequence

Eero Merilind discusses the alarming rise of nicotine addiction among Estonian youth and emphasizes that it is a byproduct of deeper societal issues rather than the root cause.

Feb 15 โ€ข 09:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
World

The frog poison killed Navalny: 'Stimulates nicotine receptors'

The article discusses the findings that the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was reportedly killed by a potent and relatively unknown poison, identified as epibatidine, while in Russian captivity.

Feb 14 โ€ข 19:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Drauzio Varella stated that cigarette addiction is worse than crack addiction

Drauzio Varella argues in a recent article that nicotine addiction is more severe than crack addiction, drawing on personal experiences with both substances.

Feb 12 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Sports

Mouthful in the Olympics

Swedish ice hockey star Erik Karlsson was candid about his tobacco use after the Olympic match against Italy, illustrating his reliance on nicotine.

Feb 12 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Neither cigarettes nor vapes: warnings about the risks of a new smokeless tobacco trend

Experts warn about the dangers of nicotine pouches, a new trend in smokeless tobacco consumption among young people.

Feb 10 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

With the Wise One reveals the dangers of nicotine pouches and warns of the spread of the Nipah virus in Asia

The program 'With the Wise One' highlights health risks associated with nicotine pouches and warns about the rising cases of the Nipah virus in Asia.

Feb 9 โ€ข 14:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

We must stop pushing children and young people in front of us in the debate about tobacco-free nicotine products

The article discusses the need for stricter enforcement of age limits on nicotine products to protect minors from access to these substances.

Feb 8 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Among them cancer: A recent study warns of the dangers of nicotine pouches

A recent exclusive medical study warns of the serious health risks associated with nicotine pouches, including the potential for oral cancer, particularly among youth and adolescents.

Feb 8 โ€ข 16:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Bachelor Arttu opens up about his withdrawal symptoms - dependency costs 200 euros a month

Arttu Kilpelรคinen, a contestant on the new season of Bachelor Finland, discusses his struggle with nicotine addiction and his efforts to quit after a week without nicotine.

Feb 6 โ€ข 20:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

Prodamp fined 400,000 kroner - acted contrary to advertising prohibition

The website Prodamp, which sells electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches, has been fined 400,000 kroner for violating an advertising ban according to the Consumer Ombudsman.

Feb 3 โ€ข 08:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
Life & Tech

We must do our part to ensure that snus does not conquer the world

The article warns against the rising perception of snus as a harmless alternative to smoking, particularly emphasizing the risks of nicotine for children and youth.

Feb 3 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Liquid E-Cigarettes to Face 100,000 Won Fine for Use in Non-Smoking Areas Starting April

From April, users of liquid e-cigarettes containing synthetic nicotine will face fines for using them in non-smoking areas, with the regulation expanding across all tobacco products as per a recent amendment to the Tobacco Business Act.

Feb 3 โ€ข 04:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
Crime & Justice

Teenagers smoke electronic cigarettes more than adults / Manufacturers see potential in children for a new market, students are already addicted in primary schools

A mother shares her concern over her 15-year-old sonโ€™s nicotine addiction, which he developed from vaping at school, highlighting an alarming trend of early addiction among students.

Jan 15 โ€ข 12:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Addiction among children and adolescents: "A toothpick can contain up to three times the nicotine of a cigarette"

At the Carl von Linde secondary school in Munich, a strict toothpick ban has been implemented due to the rising trend of flavored toothpicks, some of which are infused with nicotine, posing significant risks primarily for children and teenagers.

Jan 8 โ€ข 09:14 UTC

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