Psychiatry, inequality, and obesity medicine: Health profiles in the election debate
Health issues have not featured prominently in the election campaign, but a debate with health politicians highlights several vital topics, including tobacco tax and regional economic balance.
Suspicion: Company Avoided Millions in Tobacco Taxes Through Nicotine Pouch Sales
A company operating in Eastern and Southern Finland is under suspicion for importing nicotine pouches worth millions of euros to Finland without paying tobacco taxes.
Customs Suspects: A Company Operating in Finland Has Evaded Over Two Million Euros in Taxes from Nicotine Pouch Sales
Customs officials in Finland suspect a company of importing and selling nicotine pouches while failing to pay taxes amounting to over two million euros.
Tax increases for a ‘war-capable Japan’ ultimately hit smokers' wallets
The Japanese government's ambitions for becoming a 'war-capable nation' are projected to result in higher tax burdens on its citizens, particularly through tax increases on tobacco and corporate taxes.
Cigarette smuggling has exploded in Estonia - 37 million confiscated cigarettes per year
Estonia is facing a significant rise in cigarette smuggling, with 37 million illegal cigarettes confiscated in a year despite stricter border controls.
AADE: From thousands of undeclared euros to shisha tobacco - What the AADE caught between July and December 2025
The AADE has reported significant seizures linked to smuggling and tax evasion in Greece during the latter half of 2025.
Six people convicted of serious tax crimes in the tobacco scandal
Six individuals, including five men and one woman, have been convicted of serious tax crimes related to an illegal tobacco operation in central Sweden.
‘Last Mile’ in Inflation: Swimming Against the Current
The article discusses the impact of tax adjustments on tobacco and soft drink prices during January, analyzing their effect on inflation and private consumption in Mexico.
Kanpur: When Shivam Mishra Brandished a Pistol at Income Tax Officials!
The case of a Lamborghini accident in Kanpur involving Shivam Mishra, son of billionaire tobacco businessman KK Mishra, has drawn attention amid allegations of reckless driving and prior misconduct.
One in Six People Consume Excess Sugar... Is the Discussion on Sugar Tax Gaining Momentum?
A recent survey reveals that one in six South Koreans is consuming excessive sugar, prompting discussions about a potential sugar tax akin to tobacco taxes.
Photo: Customs officers and police in Zagreb seized 28 kilograms of tobacco and 10,800 cigarettes
Customs officials and police in Zagreb conducted a joint operation to prevent illegal tobacco trade, seizing 28 kilograms of cut tobacco and 10,800 cigarettes without tax stamps.
"If one completely avoids sugar, it is also bad"
Klaus Reinhardt, head of the Medical Association, advocates for a new tax on alcohol, tobacco, and sugar, while the WHO recommends a daily sugar intake of no more than 25 grams.
Cigarettes will become more expensive from the New Year. Minister announced how much
Finance Minister Marko Primorac announced that cigarette prices will increase by up to 20 cents per pack starting January 1, 2026, due to higher excise taxes on tobacco products.
Cigarettes will become more expensive from the New Year
The government has announced that higher excise duties on tobacco products will take effect from January 1, 2026, increasing the tax on cigarettes significantly.