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Lobby organisation ETHRA fights for vejpares' rights in the EU

Fighting for e-cigarettes in Europe

Flavour restrictions, heavy taxation and outright bans are on the agenda as the EU reviews its directives. ETHRA is a voice for e-cigarettes in the EU.

World Vape Day celebrates e-cigarettes and harm reduction for smokers.

World Vape Day aims to encourage smokers to give up cigarettes.

World Vape Day recognises e-cigarettes and encourages smokers to vape on their own terms.

The e-cigarette company Cigoteket is changing hands.

Major Swedish e-cigarette chain changes ownership

Cigoteket, one of Sweden's oldest and largest e-cig companies, is changing ownership. But the shops will continue to operate as usual.

Uncertainty about how nicotine affects COVID-19

Fewer smokers than expected are being hospitalised for Covid-19. Researchers suspect that nicotine may be affecting the disease. But it could also be a class issue.

Banning flavours in E-juice becomes an EU issue after Danish law proposal

Appeals to EU to stop Danish flavour ban

Denmark's law banning flavours in e-cigarettes and e-liquid has implications for all vejp users in the EU, says ETHRA.

Nicotine in e-liquid to be taxed even higher

New nicotine tax on e-juice could triple its price

The government wants to raise the tax on nicotine shots to SEK 4000 per millilitre. "Purely criminal" says Christian Brandt from Light Your Fire (LYF).

Researchers call for e-cig shops to be allowed to open during quarantine in England

British scientists appeal: reopen the roadside shops!

Closing roadside shops leads to more smokers and puts a strain on hospitals. British scientists and doctors are now appealing to the government to open the shops during the quarantine.

Is COVID-19 hitting vapers harder than others?

Covid-19 not worse because of e-cigarettes

Unclear research leads to unnecessary concern for road users in times of coronavirus. Professor Linda Bauld and researcher Louise Adermark review what we know - and don't know.

French e-cig shops can stay open despite coronavirus

French e-cig shops reopen - "in the public interest"

French vape shops can reopen after decision by health authority "The state has taken a stand in favour of vaping as an anti-smoking tool"

Italy e-cigarette shops to stay open during lockdown, thanks to Riccardo Polosa

Roadside shops open in Italy during the coronavirus crisis

Although almost all shops in Italy are closed, roadside shops are allowed to stay open - for health reasons. All thanks to doctor Riccardo Polosa.

How vape shops reduce the risk of coronavirus

Hand sanitiser, limited customer contact and less tasting. This is what Swedish roadside shoppers are doing as the coronavirus spreads through society.

The impact of the coronavirus on vapers and e-cigarette users

E-cig shops forced to close - tobacco shops remain

Roadside shops are forced to close during the coronavirus crisis in France. But tobacco retailers are still allowed to sell cigarettes, despite protests.