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Bongs for beer steins? Why Germany might move to legalise cannabis

For many, big steins of beer are synonymous with Germany. But is another vice about to challenge its supremacy?

Luxembourg

Luxembourg to legalise growing and using cannabis at home

Luxembourg’s government has announced changes to the law on cannabis, with plans to legalise growing and using the drug at home.

Health news

Why is Snoop Dogg betting big on Europe’s cannabis scene?

The rapper is the co-founder of Casa Verde, a VC fund based in Los Angeles that focuses on the cannabis industry.

My Europe Series

Is Italy set for a vote on decriminalising cannabis?

A petition collected half a million signatures in support of a referendum on decriminalising cannabis. Now Italy's Supreme Court will decide if it can go ahead.

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Nature

CBD oil: Wonder drug or widespread scam?

CBD oil derives from hemp, a cousin of marijuana in the Cannabis family. But we look at what it really is and whether it's healthy.

Finland

Party in Finland's ruling coalition backs legalising cannabis

The Green League, the party of Finland's interior minister, Maria Ohisalo, voted on the issue during a virtual conference earlier this month.

Italy

Italy set to hold a referendum on decriminalising cannabis

Italy will soon decide whether or not to decriminalise cannabis in a referendum next year, as campaign groups gathered 500,000 signatures, the threshold required by law to trigger a nationwide vote.

Destinations

Why are these popular destinations saying no to tourists?

As most countries are trying to tempt back tourists, these destinations are trying to keep them out. We've find out why.

World News

Gibraltar seizes €15m worth of cannabis resin after sea pursuit

Authorities in Gibraltar seized 2.6 metric tons of cannabis resin with a street value of €15 million after a high-speed chase at sea.

My Europe Series

Is the Czech Republic on the cusp of a cannabis boom?

An opposition party that has promised to legalise marijuana looks poised to win upcoming elections. If it does, growers expect high times.

Tech News

Euroviews. Cannabis, nicotine and psychedelics could be key to healthcare

In this Rethink piece, Shane MacGuill, Nicotine & Cannabis global lead at Euromonitor International argues that illegal drugs including psychedelics could open the doors to more effective healthcare treatments.

Greece

Four tonnes of cannabis found in cupcake-making machines

The street value of the drugs is estimated at around €33 million.

Experiences

High society: These are the cannabis capitals of Europe

Here’s our guide to the best European towns and cities where weed isn’t a criminal offence.

Green News

Is cannabis farming destroying the planet?

“Industrial farming for cannabis is bad for the environment. The land can’t take it anymore.”

Green News

This biodegradable faux fur is made from cannabis plants

Hemp fur could provide a plastic and animal-free alternative for the fashion industry.

Netherlands

Amsterdam mulls ban on foreign tourists at its cannabis 'coffee shops'

Only Dutch residents would be allowed to enter the city's 166 coffee shops under new proposals.

World News

Mum fearful for her son's life after Brexit halts cannabis medicine

Hannah Deacon’s son Alfie suffers from a rare form of epilepsy and has been seizure-free after taking life-changing cannabis medicine for the last two years

United Kingdom

Men arrested after accidentally showing police video of cannabis farm

One of the men went to open Google Translate on his phone to help him communicate with the officers but ended up showing them a video of a cannabis farm instead.

Canada

Study: Use of cannabis during pregnancy increases risk of autism

Children of mothers who use cannabis during pregnancy appear to be at higher risk of being autistic, according to a study of half a million women.

United Kingdom

Two cannabis-based medicines approved for Britian's NHS

Two cannabis-based medicines were approved for epilepsy and multiple sclerosis patients have been approved by NHS England.