Will Smoking Ban Come To Cyprus?

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The Cyprus Parliament are debating a legal bill, tabled by Greens deputy Georgios Perdikis that there should be  a complete smoking ban in public areas.
 

Airport operator Hermes has already banned smoking in the arrivals section of Larnaca Airport, usually the scene of a mass light up as people rush off the plane before collecting their baggage.
 

Phanos Leventis, speaking on behalf of the Pancyprian restaurants and Entertainment Establishments Owners Association described a full ban as a violation of democracy and a compromise solution whereby creating "areas" where people are sent to smoke an unrealistic alternative.
 

One solution the Association head argued in favour of are heat recovery ventilation systems, which ensure a high quality of air in bars and nightclubs.
 

The other alternative will be to create members-only clubs where everyone will be able to smoke without breaking the law.