Paul Varakas
Paul Varakas is a passionate cigar defender. As Director General of the European Cigar Manufacturers Association – recipient of the 2025 Ambassador Cigar Trophy award, Paul represents the cigar sector towards European decision-makers. For Cigar Journal, he writes a monthly column on cigar regulatory developments and opinions pieces for the magazine.
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