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    Join the Portorož Youth Health Forum 2026

    From 21 to 23 September, the Portorož Youth Health Forum brings together youth workers, youth health advocates, health professionals, experts, and stakeholders from across Europe and beyond to explore the role of young people in shaping healthier societies. By connecting youth work with health promotion, prevention, advocacy, and policymaking, the forum creates a space for practical learning, exchange of ideas, cooperation, networking, and the development of new approaches to youth health. Organised by the Youth Health Organization (YHO), the Forum creates a space where youth work meets health promotion, prevention, research, advocacy and policymaking. Participants will exchange experiences, strengthen practical skills and develop […]

    ECTC 2026: Strengthening international cooperation on Tobacco Control

    Preparations are gaining momentum for the 11th European Conference on Tobacco Control (ECTC 2026), which will take place in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 4 to 6 November 2026. Held under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, the conference will be hosted by the Türkiye Green Crescent Society and the International Green Crescent Federation, in partnership with the European Network for Smoking and Tobacco Prevention. As part of the preparations, Conference Co-Chairs Prof. Panagiotis Behrakis, President of ENSP, and Amb. Dr. Mehmet Güllüoğlu, Vice President of the Türkiye Green Crescent Society, recently met to advance the planning and […]

    Palau calls United Nations to Review Nicotine

    The molecule behind 7 million deaths a year has never been regulated. A Pacific island nation of 18,000 is trying to change that Koror, Palau (June 10, 2026) — The Republic of Palau has become the first country in history to formally ask the United Nations to place nicotine, the addictive molecule in cigarettes, vapes and pouches, under global drug control. Tobacco and nicotine products kill more than seven million people every year. Without decisive action, the WHO projects that up to one billion people could die from tobacco-related diseases this century. “We may be a small nation, but the scale […]

    Presentation of a pioneering global campaign led by the SEPA Foundation and the ENSP

    ONLINE PRESS CONFERENCE INVITATION Date: Tuesday, June 2 Schedule: • Madrid 2 p.m. (CEST, Central European Summer Time) • New York 8 a.m. (USA ET Eastern Time) • Chicago 7 a.m. (USA CT Central Time) Venue (English, prior registration required): https://go.sepa.es/4wjqy2q More than 30 countries and scientific organisations, representing a combined population of approximately 1.5 billion people, are joining the most ambitious global initiative to position the dental practice as a key ally in tackling tobacco and other nicotine products Promoting global efforts for smoking cessation and the prevention of tobacco use and emerging forms of nicotine consumption through the […]

    Social Media Toolkit: Working Toward a Tobacco- & Nicotine-Free Generation

    ENSP envisions a tobacco free future, in which no European will have to suffer from tobacco related illnesses and early death. All our constant efforts are concentrated towards providing children and young people the freedom to grow up independently and in good health, without being coaxed into a lifetime of addiction. Reaching the objective of reducing tobacco use to below 5% by 2040, as specified also in the ENSP Statutes from 2011, will depend on sustained commitment, coordinated action, and a strong emphasis on prevention. By prioritizing youth protection and addressing nicotine dependence at its source, the European Union can […]

    Health organisations urge EU action on youth nicotine addiction

    Nicotine addiction among young people is no longer a future risk, becoming an urgent concern to be acted upon. This open letter brings together a broad coalition of European and international health organisations to call for a stronger, more coherent response at the EU level. As new nicotine products continue to evolve and reach younger audiences, the letter underlines the need for earlier prevention strategies, sustained protection, and proactive regulation able to keep pace with the reality of today’s market. Addressing nicotine addiction at its source is key to avoiding a new generation locked into long-term dependence. This joint letter highlights that the necessary […]

    Save the Date and Submit your Abstract for the 11th ENSP-ECTC

    Save the date for the next ENSP European Conference on Tobacco Control (ECTC), which will take place between 4-6 November 2026, in Istanbul, Türkiye. The 11th edition of the Conference will be co-organized with the ENSP’s Turkish members and esteemed partners, notably the Green Crescent Society / Türkiye Yeşilay Cemiyeti and the International Federation of Green Crescent. This year’s conference calls for a shift from simply preventing youth nicotine use to actively protecting the next generation through urgent and stronger collective action. The Call for Abstracts is now open! We welcome abstract submissions on a wide range of topics related to tobacco control, […]

    Addressing the changing nicotine landscape: Key takeaways from the 11th Nicotine Conference

    The 11th Nicotine Conference, held at the Barmelweid Clinic in Switzerland under the motto ATEM UND WANDEL – BREATHE FOR CHANGE, brought together experts from clinical practice, public health, and policy to address the evolving nicotine landscape. The discussions highlighted the growing complexity of nicotine products, the need for stronger prevention approaches, and the importance of cross-sector collaboration to protect population health. In his keynote speech, José Luis Castro, WHO Director-General’s Special Envoy for Chronic Respiratory Diseases, warned against the rapid normalisation of new nicotine products, particularly among young people. He highlighted the shift from a single-product landscape to a […]

    SAVE THE DATE: 23 April – 4P-CAN Policy Dialogue

    Closing the Loop: Linking Policy and Implementation – Scaling Equitable Cancer Prevention in Eastern Europe, 23 April 2026, Info Hub of the European Parliament We are pleased to invite you to a in person, high-level multi-stakeholder policy dialogue organised by the 4P-CAN Consortium and hosted by Vice-President Victor Negrescu, exploring how to bridge the gap between cancer prevention policy and real-world implementation. 4P-CAN is a Horizon Europe project contributing to the EU Mission on Cancer, combining implementation research, social sciences, and citizen engagement to generate practice-based evidence for effective and equitable prevention. Central to the project is the Lerești Living […]

    Launch of the new EU Project RELIEF

    EU-Funded RELIEF Project Launched in Cyprus to Strengthen Early Prevention of E-Cigarettes and Emerging Nicotine Products  Rising experimentation with e-cigarettes and other emerging nicotine products among children is an increasing public health concern across Europe. Addressing this trend requires prevention efforts that begin early in life and are grounded in scientific evidence. In response, the EU-funded project InteRvening EarLier in life for hEalthier liFestyles (RELIEF) was officially launched on 13–14 January 2026 in Limassol, Cyprus.  The RELIEF Project Kick-off Meeting took place at the Municipal Library of the Cyprus University of Technology, bringing together project partners from Cyprus, Greece, Iceland, Belgium, Italy, and Spain, with participation both […]

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