Austria

Austrian government MPs presented a bill on Wednesday which would continue to allow smoking in bars and restaurants, despite a huge groundswell of opposition. The bill, which would overturn a ban due to come into force on May 1st, was branded a "huge step backwards for public health" by the opposition.

Vaping

It was just a matter of time that negative studies would come out against Vaping, this one was conducted on 17 people. What a joke.<br type="_moz" />

Shanghai

Shanghai could ban smoking in Parks. According to the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Landscaping and City Appearance, the ban will first be piloted in a park that has yet to be designated. It added that the ban could eventually be implemented at all public parks in the city.