Greece List of smoking bans

royal decree of 1856, introducing first restriction upon smoking in modern greece. prohibition valid within state buildings , grounded on need prevent accidents.

as of 2010, greece country highest rate of tobacco consumption (more 40%) in european union. since older legislation not efficient new, more comprehensive law passed. effective 1 september 2010, law prohibits smoking , consumption of tobacco products other means, in work-places, transport stations, taxis , passenger ships (in trains, buses , airplanes smoking prohibited), in enclosed public places including restaurants, night clubs, etc., without exception. casinos , bars bigger 300 m given 8 months apply law. enforcement of law reportedly weak, owners of coffee shops, pubs, , restaurants continuing allow smoking.

in santorini there appears no enforcement.