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FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2011
ENGLISH EDITION WITH THE INTERNATIONAL HERALD TRIBUNE
Smokers in Madrid had something to smile about yesterday, having got used to a ban on,tobacco in all enclosed public places. The regional government announced a plan to provide subsidies of up to 40 percent for bars to install lighting and heaters on terraces, to give smokers a warm and bright place to enjoy their habit. Meanwhile, a survey carried out by a business association has found that eight out of 10 Spanish bars have seen revenues fall between 11mand 60 percent since January 2 smoking ban.
Madrileños to get warm, well-lit places to smoke
Smokers in Madrid had something to smile about yesterday, having got used to a ban on,tobacco in all enclosed public places. The regional government announced a plan to provide subsidies of up to 40 percent for bars to install lighting and heaters on terraces, to give smokers a warm and bright place to enjoy their habit. Meanwhile, a survey carried out by a business association has found that eight out of 10 Spanish bars have seen revenues fall between 11 and 60 percent since the January 2 smoking ban.
