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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

European nonprofits take lead in CBD safety testing, call for consistent standards

The popularity of CBD in Europe is on the rise, even though the market has no clear rules nor…

News May 29
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Canadian marijuana shortage dampens Aurora’s international sales

A shortfall of cannabis in Canada’s regulated market took a toll on the international sales of an industry…

News May 22
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Denmark health minister: Clarity needed for European cannabis producers

Inconsistent regulations for medical cannabis across Europe create an uneven playing field that makes doing business and accessing…

News May 22
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