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German cannabis clubs irked by cumbersome licence bureaucracy

Germany recently allowed the restricted consumption of cannabis, but clubs that grow and share the plant say they are experiencing challenging levels of bureaucracy.

Business

European cannabis firms look to list in the US as it eases controls

Cannabis could be moved from the stringent Schedule 1 classification of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) to the relatively less regulated Schedule 3, in view of its medicinal and pharmaceutical properties and usages.

Destinations

Could Germany be Europe’s newest ‘weed tourism’ hotspot?

Bureaucracy imposed by the EU and disagreements in the Bundestag mean that Germany’s path to legalising cannabis is far from clear.

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Bangkok's green march, protesting the potential cannabis ban

Two years after marijuana decriminalization in Thailand, nearly a hundred advocates marched to the prime minister’s office to protest a potential ban on general use.

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Germany

Did German police tell Euro fans to smoke weed over drinking alcohol?

German police have denied claims that they advised fans travelling to the country for the Euro 2024 championship to consume cannabis instead of alcohol, after news reports emerged stating the contrary.

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Activists in Sao Paulo march in support of the legalisation of marijua

The protest comes after the Brazilian Congress approved the Constitutional reform of drugs, which seeks to punish for possession of illegal drugs or substances regardless of the quantity and substance.

Health news

US proposes reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug

The Biden administration suggested reclassifying cannabis so that it's listed at the same level as ketamine instead of drugs such as heroin or LSD.

Healthcare

UK families turn to private prescriptions to get medical cannabis

Medical cannabis campaigners say current rules mean hardly anyone is eligible for free treatment.

Health news

Alcohol, e-cigarette use by teens in Europe is ‘public health threat’

Experts warned that the widespread use of harmful substances among teenagers in Europe was a serious public health threat.

Healthcare

Portugal is a major medical cannabis grower but not for local patients

In 2023, Portugal exported 11 tonnes of cannabis but only 17 kg were sold within its borders. Patients still resort to the black market although the plant is legal in the country

World News

Romanian right-wing parties join efforts ahead of EU elections

The bloc's goal is to challenge the country's governing alliance and the rising far-right movement across Europe.

Health news

Could this cannabis extract become a future treatment for skin cancer?

There were positive results in the laboratory but the researchers have not yet started animal trials, and it could take years before it’s approved for human trials.

Destinations

Germany legalises cannabis: Could it become a ‘weed tourism’ hotspot?

Germany has relaxed its laws on the possession and cultivation of cannabis - but is ‘weed tourism’ on the cards?

Health news

Germany legalises limited amounts of marijuana

From April, people aged 18 and over will be allowed to have 25g of cannabis and grow three plants of marijuana.

Health news

German lawmakers appove new law to partially legalise cannabis

Germany may soon have some of the most lenient marijuana laws in the European Union as lawmakers in the Bundestag debate legislation on cannabis.

Health news

Scientists link hospitalisation for cannabis use to anxiety risk

People who visited a hospital due to marijuana use had an increased risk of hospitalisation for anxiety, a Canadian study has found.

Business

New York opens its marijuana market to larger competitors

The US state promised the first retail licences to previously convicted marijuana sellers. In most cases, it didn’t happen.

France

Over 600 kilos of cannabis seized at French-Spanish border

Police stopped a vehicle crossing the French-Spanish border which was carrying 603 kilos of cannabis as well as €38,000 in cash. They arrested the driver and another man they believed to be one of the organisers of a wider drug trafficking network.

Health news

Living the high life: Where in Europe is cannabis use legal?

While medical marijuana is becoming more available in Europe, cannabis remains illegal in most EU countries for personal use.

Germany

German Cabinet approves landmark bill to liberalise cannabis use

While the bill still needs to be passed by parliament, the decision is seen as a first step towards Germany legalising marijuana.