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Consumption of tobacco or nicotine products by Luxembourg residents remains high, with youth smoking rates rising sharply

Nearly a third of Luxembourg residents aged 16 and over consume tobacco or nicotine products, with youth smoking rates rising sharply, according to the latest survey on smoking habits in the Grand Duchy.

Ahead of World No Tobacco Day on 31 May, the two institutions released the findings of the national smoking survey. The data shows that nearly a third of Luxembourg residents aged 16 and over – approximately 177,000 people – smoke regularly or occasionally. Men are more likely to smoke than women, at 36% compared to 27%.

Tobacco and nicotine consumption is particularly high among young adults. The proportion of smokers reaches 41% among 16 to 24-year-olds and 42% among those aged 25 to 34. For the youngest demographic, consumption is not limited to traditional cigarettes. Shisha, e-cigarettes, and nicotine pouches are also widely used. The survey also indicates that many users start before the age of 18. Compared to 2024, the increase is mainly driven by occasional smokers.

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• Iran's Revolutionary Guards have said a return to war with the United States was unlikely, while warning that the Islamic republic stood ready against any attack.
• A German far-left militant arrested in Berlin after decades on the run has today been sentenced to 13 years' in prison for a series of armed robberies committed while she was a fugitive.

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Figure of the day

Minister of Home Affairs Léon Gloden has confirmed that the government is working to increase state support for Luxembourg Air Rescue by around 40%.

• Minister of Home Affairs Léon Gloden has confirmed that the government is working to increase state support for Luxembourg Air Rescue by around 40%, in response to a parliamentary question from MP Marc Goergen of the Pirate Party.
• Luxembourg Air Rescue, the non-profit organisation involved in emergency rescue operations by air, receives state funding for its operational cooperation with the Grand Ducal Fire and Rescue Corps (CGDIS).

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