Author: Johnny Green

Zurich Officials Release Cannabis Legalization Pilot Program Details

Written by Johnny Green on September 21, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Switzerland is at the forefront of cannabis policy in many ways, not the least of which is the widespread availability of low-THC cannabis products. Starting in 2017 cannabis consumers have been able...

Leading German Politician Erwin Rüddel On Cannabis: “Attitude Is More Open”

Written by Johnny Green on September 18, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Until now, the CDU seemed to be quite isolated with its position on a possible new regulation. While the SPD, the Greens, the FDP and the Left all call for legalization, or at least model projects,...

Uruguay Likely To Allow Legal Cannabis Sales To Tourists

Written by Johnny Green on September 14, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Uruguay made history in 2013 when it became the first country on the planet to legalize cannabis for adult use. Various countries had enacted cannabis decriminalization measures prior to 2013, or cannabis...

Israel’s Public Companies: An Overlooked Opportunity?

Written by Johnny Green on September 12, 2021. Posted in Business.

This article is based on an interview conducted by Laura Herschlag, partner in Teqa Capital The first commercial medical cannabis cultivator was established in Israel in 2005 as a nonprofit organization....

Zimbabwe Continues Shift From Tobacco To Cannabis

Written by Johnny Green on September 7, 2021. Posted in Business.

Cannabis reform is spreading across the African continent, albeit in a slower fashion compared to most other continents. Many countries in Africa are at least exploring medical cannabis reform. In the...

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U.S. Drug Official: Legalization Hasn’t Led To Jumps In Adolescent Use

Written by Johnny Green on September 7, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Cannabis opponents have several go-to propaganda talking points, however, the ‘what about the children’ talking point seems to be their favorite one. It’s definitely one that they...

Panama Unanimously Approves Medical Cannabis Bill

Written by Johnny Green on August 31, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Central America consists of seven countries – Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. All of those countries have differing cannabis laws. Less than 10 grams...

Japan Minister Directs Local Governments To Ease Restrictions On Hemp

Written by Johnny Green on August 31, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Japan is currently home to some of the harshest cannabis laws on planet earth. Currently, possession of cannabis carries a potential prison sentence of up to 5 years in Japan. Also, the cultivation...

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Germany’s Drug Commissioner Endorses Decriminalizing Cannabis

Written by Johnny Green on August 24, 2021. Posted in Politics.

In recent years Germany has taken over the title of ‘cannabis capital of Europe’, at least from a cannabis industry perspective. Germany’s medical cannabis industry is booming, and...