Soldiers say they’re adjusting to Bavarian smoking ban

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Bavaria, Germany, banned smoking in clubs, bars and restaurants at midnight on Dec. 31, but troops say they'll cope. Separate smoking rooms aren't permitted.


Soldiers say they’re adjusting to Bavarian smoking ban
By Mark St.Clair, Stars and Stripes
European edition, Monday, January 7, 2008

BAMBERG, Germany — The cobblestones outside the entrance to the Green Goose seem almost paved with cigarette butts.

At 2 a.m. on Saturday, more than a dozen people stood near the door of the club in small circles or alone, chatting or quietly puffing away.

About a week ago, GI and German smokers were happily dragging inside, but like other Bavarian clubs, bars and restaurants, the Goose went smoke-free at the stroke of midnight Dec. 31.

Some clubs, such as Bamberg’s Sound ’n Arts, are making themselves members-only, with a membership that embraces nicotine.

New members can sign up at the door and smoke to their heart’s content for a nominal fee.


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