Tough Spanish law bans smoking in bars, restaurants and nightclubs.

Madrid, 3 Jan (EFE).- Spain's new anti-smoking law, which prohibits smoking in all public spaces including bars, restaurants and nightclubs as well as open-air areas such as children's playgrounds and outside hospitals, came into effect on Sunday.



The new legislation puts Spain at the head of the European Union with other member states with respect to smoking regulations.



Many establishment owners are concerned the ban will negatively affect their businesses.