No Changes Expected To Luxembourg’s New Cannabis Law
Luxembourg became the fourth nation to ever pass a national adult-use cannabis law when it did so earlier this year. Luxembourg joined...
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First Legal Medical Cannabis Clinic Opens In Ireland
Medical cannabis may be commonly found in various parts of the world now, however, in Ireland, medical cannabis policy modernization...
Australian Medical Association Opposes Cannabis Legalization Measure
Lawmakers in Australia’s Parliament are currently considering a bill that would legalize cannabis for adult use. The...
Legalization Vote Delayed In Germany
A long-awaited adult-use cannabis legalization vote was initially scheduled for this week in Germany, however, the vote was delayed until...
SPD Interior Ministers Continue To Cling To Failed Prohibition
Roughly a month ago, cannabis opponents in Germany’s Federal Council (or Bundesrat) tried to derail the nation’s legalization...
United Kingdom Accepts New Recommendations For CBD Products
The United Kingdom, like most countries, has struggled to regulate products containing cannabidiol (CBD). CBD products have increased in...
Morocco’s King Appoints General Director Of National Cannabis Agency
Back in mid-2021, Morocco passed a key measure that has helped pave the way for the nation’s emerging legal cannabis industry....
Malta Issues First Noncommercial Cannabis Club Licenses
Malta became the third nation on earth, and the first in Europe, to pass a national adult-use legalization measure back in late 2021....
Medical Cannabis Trial In France To Receive Extension
France’s current 2,540 registered medical cannabis patients received good news in recent days via comments made by the...
Bundestag Holds First Debate On German Legalization Measure
A long-awaited initial legalization measure debate was finally held in Germany’s Bundestag earlier this week after a reading...
CBD Decree In Italy Is Temporarily Suspended
Regulating cannabidiol (CBD) products has proven to be a difficult task for most of the world, and Italy is no exception. An August...
How Long Have Humans Used Cannabis?
The cannabis plant is arguably the most versatile plant on earth and humans have a long history of harnessing its properties for a myriad...
‘Expert Panel’ Releases Cannabis Engagement Report In Canada
Canada became the first G-7 nation to pass an adult-use national cannabis legalization measure roughly five years ago. It still remains...
Court In Brazil Determines Cannabis Smell Does Not Justify Home Search
Cannabis prohibition enforcement involves various tactics, including the reliance on ‘smelling’ cannabis to...
Why Is Ireland’s Chief Medical Officer Concerned About Cannabis Usage Rates?
Ireland is a cannabis prohibition nation. Not only is adult-use cannabis prohibited in Ireland, but medical cannabis is also technically...
French Medical Cannabis Legalization Is Not Expected In 2024
France’s government is expected to refrain from recommending national medical cannabis legalization after the European...
Slowing Down Legalization In Germany Is The Wrong Move
A coalition of SPD ministers from Hamburg, Thuringia, and Lower Saxony are trying to slow down cannabis policy modernization efforts in...
European Parliament Member Shares Pictures Of His Cannabis Plants On Social Media
A member of the European Parliament (MEP) recently posted pictures of cannabis he is cultivating for personal use. Luke ‘Ming’...
Limited Legal Cannabis Sales Expected To Launch In The Netherlands This December
A long-awaited cannabis public policy experiment is reportedly set to launch on December 15th in two different municipalities in the...
Cannabis History Is Made In Slovenia At International Event
The International Cannabis Business Conference was held in Bled, Slovenia last week on September 7th and 8th, with a VIP reception held...
Himachal Pradesh Inches Closer To Permitting Cannabis Cultivation
Himachal Pradesh is the northernmost state of India. Host to the Dalai Lama, it is known for its scenic towns and resorts and is the...
Zurich Launches Cannabis Pilot Trial
With a population of roughly 400,000 people, Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city. Zurich also serves as the capital of the canton...
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Supports Cannabis Reform Despite Not Being A Consumer
People do not need to be cannabis consumers in order to recognize the harms of cannabis prohibition and the benefits of cannabis policy...
Big Opportunities In The Cannabis Genetics Sector
Cannabis breeding is an essential part of the industry, as it allows for the development of new strains and products that can be tailored...
Cannabis Policy Reform History Made In Australia
Australian cannabis reform efforts reached a historic milestone this week with Greens Senator David Shoebridge introducing the Legalising...
Regulatory Changes In Israel Will Expand Patients’ Medical Cannabis Access
Israel is home to arguably the best cannabis research community on earth, serving as the longtime base for legendary cannabis researcher...
One Global Cannabis Industry: Who Will Be The Winners And Losers?
The global cannabis industry is still emerging. The commodity cannabis is becoming more and more relevant for conventional industries,...
UK Court Of Appeal: Low-THC Hemp Flower Is Not A ‘Narcotic Drug’
For many years, hemp flower was largely considered to be an undesirable commodity to cannabis consumers. The hemp plant was almost always...
Overcoming International Cannabis Logistical Challenges
The emerging international cannabis industry is currently governed by a complex web of laws, rules, and regulations that are constantly...
New Zealand Ministry Of Health Approves Medical Cannabis Changes
New Zealand’s medical cannabis industry and research efforts are set to receive a boost in the near future after the nation’s...
Opening Your Mind to the Future of Cannabis
To truly understand the future of cannabis, it’s important to approach it from different angles and challenge existing perceptions and...
Mastering The Challenge Of European Cannabis Market Saturation And Oversupply
Different nations across Europe allow for the cultivation, manufacturing, and processing of medical cannabis. Few of the facilities are...
Albanian Parliament Approves Medical Cannabis Legalization Measure
Albania’s Parliament recently approved a medical cannabis legalization measure. The bill, which appears to be a fairly general...
Where Does Colombia Export Legal Cannabis Flower To?
A new report is out in Colombia that provides insight into the South American country’s emerging legal medical cannabis export...
Ghana Approves Historic Cannabis Bill
Ghana recently became the latest country to pass a national medical cannabis legalization measure. The African nation’s parliament...
Ukrainian Health Ministry Backs Medical Cannabis Bill
In recent days the Ukrainian Health Ministry expressed its support for backing a medical cannabis bill originally proposed by Ukrainian...
Women Report Using Cannabis To Mitigate Symptoms Of Menopause Per Canadian Study
A natural part of biological aging for every woman involves experiencing menopause. Most women experience menopause when they are between...
German Cannabis Legalization Bill Expected To Be In Cabinet By August
As Germany continues its high-profile quest to become the largest nation so far to pass a comprehensive, nationwide adult-use...
A Missed Opportunity To Modernize Colombia’s Cannabis Policies
In Colombia, all constitutional amendments must undergo a two-year process, and since adult-use legalization requires a constitutional...
Jim Belushi Talks Cannabis Ahead Of Fireside Chat In Berlin
This year’s International Cannabis Business Conference event in Berlin will feature a one-on-one fireside chat with acclaimed...
Medical Cannabis Safe Access To Expand In Israel
When it comes to medical cannabis research, Israel has long served as an international leader. After all, it is where International...
French Town Wants To Launch Cannabis Pilot Program
By many measures, the concept of a cannabis commerce pilot program is a relatively new thing. While they are already in existence in...
SOMAÍ Pharmaceuticals Signs Supply Contract With Cosma Poland
LISBON, Portugal (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SOMAÍ Pharmaceuticals Unipessoal LDA (“SOMAÍ”) has entered into a two-year supply agreement...
What Is Next For The Cannabis Industry?
The emerging legal cannabis industry is continuing to undergo a dramatic evolution, particularly in Europe. The momentum for global...
Hemp Leaves No Longer A Novel Food Under EU Law
Cannabinoid-based products are increasing in popularity across the globe, and particularly so in Europe. ‘Cannabis light’...
Medical Cannabis Pilot Project Proposed In Iceland
The concept of cannabis commerce pilot projects is not a new thing and is seemingly growing in popularity among policymakers and...
Spain’s Minister Of Health Says Medical Cannabis Regulations Are On The Way
Spain has long served as a unique home for cannabis public policy. Technically, medical cannabis is prohibited in many instances in...
Switzerland Cannabis Pilot Programs Set To Expand
Switzerland is home to a cannabis commerce public policy experiment that is based on a concept which is seemingly growing in popularity...
Network With International Cannabis Investors At The Berlin Global Investment Forum
Proper timing is a vital ingredient to success in every industry, and particularly so in the emerging international cannabis industry....
Colombia Needs To Improve Its Cannabis Export Regulations
Out of all of the countries on earth, you will be hard-pressed to find a country that is better suited to benefit from international...
