Denmark bans smoking in public places, bars and restaurants
Denmark on Wednesday joined the swelling ranks of European countries that have banned smoking in bars, restaurants and other public places.
The Danish law had initially been due to take effect on April 1, but was delayed until Aug. 15 to allow pub and restaurant owners to build the necessary facilities for smokers.
The law allows people to light up in separate smoking rooms and in secluded one-person workplaces. Smoking is also allowed in bars that are smaller than 40 square meters (430 square feet).
Denmark's Smokers Association organized a small protest late Tuesday on Copenhagen's main square where two dozen people lit up cigarettes as the City Hall's bells tolled at midnight.
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