A smoking ban has been announced by the authorities effective July 1st. The reasoning behind the date was that in the summer everyone stays outdoors and therefore there will be enough time for owners and smokers to adjust to the new law. However, like everything else in Greece, the ban is not a simple blanket measure for all. Establishments over 70 sqm will be obliged to provide separate smoking rooms (it will be fun to see people sitting inside glass boxes in bouzoukia nightclubs!) and owners of places under 70 sqm will be free to decide whether theirs will be a smoking place or not! Everyone seems confused about what they should do and our guess is that most small bars and restaurants will opt to remain smoking to cater for the majority of their clientele.