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Croatian smoking ban loosened up
11 September 2009Plans to strictly enforce a smoking ban in Croatia have been watered down by the government.
After complaints from some businesses that it would be bad for them, smoking will be allowed to continue under certain conditions in bars and restaurants, which could appeal to holidaymakers from countries such as the UK where public bans are now in place.
Health minister Darko Milinovic said that the law was not being changed due to "any pressure".
"We are still taking care of Croatia's public interest," he said.
Cafes that are smaller than 50 square metres will reportedly be allowed to decide themselves whether they will be smoking or non-smoking, while larger establishments will have to have a smoking zone that takes up less than 20 per cent of the surface area.
Smoking in public places has been banned in Croatia since May, but many cafe and restaurant owners have suggested that it is ruining their business.
It is believed that around a third of Croatian nationals smoke.
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