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EU resolution’s medical cannabis definition too restrictive, experts say

While the European Parliament’s approval of a resolution to develop a European strategy for medical cannabis was well…

News February 21
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Canopy’s European cannabis production center expects first sales in September

Sales from Canopy Growth’s large cannabis production center in Denmark are expected to start in September, expanding the limited…

News February 19
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UK receives initial ‘bulk’ shipment of medical cannabis

The United Kingdom received its first-ever import of “bulk” medical cannabis this week, marking a milestone for a…

News February 15
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European Parliament calls for uniform definition of medical cannabis

In a move to get more clarity on what medical marijuana is, the European Parliament passed a resolution Wednesday calling…

News February 13
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Greece challenges Denmark in race to be Europe’s marijuana hub

Greece has received as many as 30 foreign investment applications for medical and industrial cannabis production worth approximately…

News February 13
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Belgium considers agency to govern medical marijuana production

Belgium’s minority government has proposed a law that calls for the establishment of a medical cannabis agency to…

News February 8
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Though a ‘positive step,’ WHO recommendations on cannabis fall short for some

The World Health Organization (WHO) made great strides in its recommendations on how cannabis should be scheduled, but…

News February 1
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World Health Organization recommends rescheduling cannabis, provides clarity on CBD

Member states of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) received the World Health Organization Expert Committee on…

News January 31
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In race to win Europe, Aurora Cannabis and other Canadian companies pursue EU-GMP

In an effort to add to their international credibility and gain leverage over competitors, more Canadian medical marijuana…

News January 30
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79 applications received for 13 contracts to cultivate medical cannabis in Germany

German officials report high interest in domestic cultivation, with 79 applications submitted for the 13 contracts to be granted.…

News January 28
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