Croatia's 'Big Brother' not allowed to smoke

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No smoking for Big Brother...


ZAGREB (FAP) - Croatia's first "Big Brother" reality television show is fuming over a warning from the health ministry that participants are not allowed to smoke.

"Despite that fact that it is a show which has a special status and has to attract viewers, the law is the same for everyone," Health Minister Andrija Hebrang told national radio on Tuesday.

Croatian law bans smoking during public apperances and on television. Fines for violations can reach 500,000 kunas (83,000 dollars).

The Balkans country's first so-called "reality-TV" show involves 12 people who are supposed to live together for 30 days under constant surveillance.

The competitors will be gradually eliminated and the winner will get one million kunas (165,000 dollars) in prize money.