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Ireland launches 5-year medical marijuana trial

Ireland is embarking on a five-year medical cannabis pilot program, opening up commercial opportunities for companies to supply…

News July 1
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France on verge of launching trial medical cannabis program, opening door for overseas businesses to supply new market

A key government committee in France has set the stage for a two-year medical cannabis trial program that’s…

News June 28
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Switzerland aims to join neighbors in legalizing medical marijuana

Switzerland is looking to give physicians the ability to prescribe cannabis-based medicines, which would significantly boost access and,…

News June 27
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Cannabis the most widely used drug globally, UN World Drug Report says 

Marijuana was the most widely used drug around the world in 2017, with an estimated 188 million consumers…

News June 27
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Italy opens application process to import 400 kilograms of medical cannabis

The Italian government plans to import 400 kilograms of medical cannabis over two years and has opened the…

News June 19
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Affiliate of Canadian firm Hexo wins Greek cannabis license

An affiliate of Quebec-based cannabis producer Hexo has received a license allowing it to establish cultivation, processing and…

News June 13
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Germany’s medical cannabis market prioritizes efficacy over unfettered access

Germany may be the largest and fastest-growing medical cannabis market in Europe, but signs are emerging from medical…

News June 12
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Despite Italy’s ‘cannabis light’ court ruling, low-THC business continues as usual

The obituary for Italy's thriving "cannabis light" industry - stemming from an apparently unfavorable court decision - was…

News June 7
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Aurora, Canopy are Canada’s ‘most reputable’ cannabis firms, survey finds; others rank far behind

Alberta-based Aurora Cannabis edged out Ontario’s Canopy Growth as the most reputable marijuana company in Canada, according to…

News June 5

France nears launch of medical cannabis ‘experiment’

A potential medical marijuana program in France could soon be at the discretion of the nation’s Health Ministry…

News June 4
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