Cluj-Napoca Becomes First Romanian City to Ban Smoking in Open Public Spaces

A neighboring city with Alba prohibits smoking in parks, bus stations and sports bases. The measure applies from autumn A neighboring city with Alba prohibits smoking in parks, bus stations and sports bases. The measure is the first town in Romania that will ban smoking in public places. The ban is included in the use of steam and hot tin and will apply from autumn. According to the latest data provided [...] A neighboring city with Alba prohibi…

Cluj-Napoca Becomes First Romanian City to Ban Smoking in Open Public Spaces

Cluj-Napoca has taken a pioneering step in public health policy by becoming the first city in Romania to ban smoking in open public spaces. The decision, approved by the Local Council on May 12, 2025, marks a significant shift in the city’s approach to protecting residents from the dangers of both traditional and electronic smoking devices. The new regulation, set to take effect 90 days after its approval, prohibits smoking in several key areas …

A city in Romania is banning outdoor smoking in several public places, with fines for those who violate the rule. The measure applies to both traditional smoking and the use of electronic cigarettes and vaping devices.

The decision was adopted by 22 votes "for" and 3 abstentions. Exceptions only make special areas threatened for this purpose. The application of sanctions will be in the charge of the Local Police Cluj-Napoca. The Local Council has approved the decision which imposes smoking restrictions in more public areas of the city, including the public transport stations, parks and sports bases. The decision has been adopted by 22 votes "for" and 3 abstent…

The Local Cluj-Napoca Council has taken a decision on the ban of smoking, including e-markets, in public transport stations in general, in parks and sports bases.The...