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Bolivian coca farmers and police clash in third week of market dispute

Anti-government coca farmers throw homemade dynamite sticks at the police in Bolivia's La Paz as they continue their attempts to shut down a parallel market for the plant, which they claim is illegal and enjoys government support.

Destinations

Could Bangkok’s cannabis shops take Thai tourism to an all-time high?

Thailand’s new cannabis smoking rooms could help tourism recover before laws are tightened.

Sport

Brittney Griner pleads guilty to Russian drug charges, denies intent

The athlete was detained in February after cannabis oil was allegedly found in her airport luggage.

Series

Meet the film director who built his own house out of hemp

After turning 60 and welcoming his first granddaughter, Steve Barron felt the need to give something back to the planet and began researching how to build a house out of hemp.

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Europe News

Switzerland trials legal cannabis sales for recreational use

Swiss authorities have greenlit a pilot project, where a selection of people in Basel will be allowed to buy cannabis from pharmacies for recreational use.

Health news

France trials CBD as a treatment for children with epilepsy

A large-scale medical cannabis trial in France is already showing results and could lead to legalisation in the country.

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Croatia opens cannabis museum

Rituals, healing or inebriation, nutrition, clothing, fuel or construction material, the millennial history and many uses of cannabis are on display in Croatia's first museum dedicated to the plant.

Europe Decoded

In Malta, confusion over cannabis law after doctor arrested

Malta became the first EU state to legalise cannabis last year, and yet...

Health news

Medical marijuana can quickly cause addiction, new study warns

A US study found that turning to medical cannabis failed to improve patients’ symptoms of anxiety and depression while doubling their risk of addictive disorders.

Health news

Cannabis 'stock exchange' launches in Europe as CBD market booms

An online trading platform for cannabis products is hoping to disrupt Europe’s booming CBD market and bring more transparency to consumers.

Italy

In blow for cannabis advocates, Italy's high court blocks referendum

630,000 people signed a petition calling for the cultivation of the plant to be decriminalised.

Malta

Europe should follow Malta's example on cannabis reform, says minister

Malta is the only European state that has legalised possession of small amounts of cannabis without incentivising the criminal gangs that traffic and grow the drug.

My Europe Series

Malta aims to keep cannabis users out of jail. For some, it's too late

20 years ago, cannabis cost Kevin Bellotti his apartment and five years of his life. As of 2022, he'd never have been arrested in the first place.

Health news

Cannabis start-ups blooming as Germany eyes legal recreational use

German start-ups growing cannabis for medical use - legal in the country since 2016 - are booming. What impact will a move to recreational use have?

Malta

Malta becomes first EU country to legalise cannabis for personal use

Citizens aged over 18 will be allowed to carry up to seven grams of cannabis and grow up to four cannabis plants at home.

Netherlands

Dutch cannabis cafes see rise in business during COVID-19 pandemic

A survey by Trimbos, a research institute on mental health and addictions, found that 90% of Dutch cannabis users were smoking as much or more since the start of the pandemic.

Food and Drink

Cannabis pizza on the menu in Thailand, but you won't get pie high

The new pizza by one of Thailand's most popular fast food chains is one of the first products to take advantage of the country's relaxed cannabis laws.

Germany

Six key takeaways from Germany's new coalition deal

Here's how Germany's likely new coalition could change the country.

Tech News

Uber now lets you order cannabis in Canada

Uber, which also delivers alcohol through its Eats app, has had its eyes for some time on Canada’ growing cannabis market.

Climate

Are cannabis farms the next big way to suck CO2 from the atmosphere?

A hectare of hemp sequesters almost twice as much carbon as a forest, prompting calls from UK farmers to loosen its regulation.