Health news

3,000-year-old human hair provides first proof of drug use in Europe

The unusual finding of human hair in a cave in Menorca has provided the first direct evidence of the use of plant drugs by people in Europe.

21/04/2023

Italy

Italian authorities seize 'record' cocaine haul floating in the Med

Police suspect that the packages had been dropped at sea by a cargo ship to be recovered later.

17/04/2023

Culture news

The purr-fect crime: Police detain woman smuggling drugs and a kitten

After detaining a "mother" whose "child" aroused suspicion in the Russian city of Nizhny Tagil, police instead discovered a kitten dressed in baby clothes and a diaper, stuffed away with five packs of powdered methylephedrine, a prohibited stimulant.

14/04/2023

Europe News

Germany presents scaled-back cannabis legislation proposal

Germany has revised its plan for cannabis liberalisation following talks with the European Union.

12/04/2023

Culture news

Putting the E in Easter: Drug bunnies seized in Belgium

Chocolate rabbits are a delicious Easter treat for children all around the world. But some bunnies seized in Belgium are far less kid-friendly...

07/04/2023

Culture news

Rap star Coolio died of fentanyl overdose according to coroner

'Gangsta’s Paradise' rapper Coolio suffered an accidental death from the effects of fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamine last year, according to the Los Angeles County coroner's office.

07/04/2023

Culture news

Michael K Williams: Drug dealer pleads guilty over actor's death

A drug dealer has pleaded guilty to selling fentanyl-laced heroin to 'The Wire' actor Michael K. Williams, leading to his death

06/04/2023

Europe News

Debunk: Was an MEP caught snorting cocaine during public meeting?

Euronews fact-checked the claims of whether a European politician was using illegal drugs during a meeting.

05/04/2023

Travel News

Watch Amsterdam’s dramatic new videos urging tourists to ‘stay away’

Amsterdam locals are fed up with drunken party tourism.

29/03/2023

Health news

Cocaine use in Europe: How do EU countries compare?

The production of cocaine is no longer an offshore affair. With the increased availability of the drug in the EU, what does it mean for consumption?

28/03/2023

Health news

Drug-resistant fungus spreading at 'alarming rate' in US hospitals

Candida auris, which spreads easily and can resist common treatments, poses a deadly infection risk to fragile and elderly patients.

23/03/2023

Health news

Scientists discover brain changes during psychedelic trips on DMT

People on DMT trips had their brains scanned to see what changes to their high level functions were taking place.

21/03/2023

Earth News

Cocaine cat: Escaped wild cat discovered with drugs in its system

The cat was rescued after escaping its owner. It will now live at Cincinnati Zoo.

10/03/2023

Travel News

Cannabis smoking to be banned on the streets of Amsterdam

Residents say drug and alcohol abuse have made the inner city unliveable.

15/02/2023

Europe News

Brussels looks to step up war on drugs through more police cooperation

The Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson says organised crime poses as big a threat to society as terrorism.

08/02/2023

Culture news

Why are Americans using ayahuasca to cure mental health issues?

Ayahuasca practices are growing in popularity in the US. Many feel the psychedelic has mental health healing properties not found in conventional medicine.

03/02/2023

Europe Decoded

In the weeds: Germany's plan to legalise cannabis in 2024 in doubt

Berlin unveiled its bold project to legalise cannabis in October 2022 but has yet to draft the law it then needs to present to the European Commission to launch talks.

27/01/2023

Culture news

Britain wants to ban laughing gas to reduce anti-social behaviour

Nitrous Oxide, otherwise known as laughing gas, is the second most used drug in 16-24-year-olds after cannabis and is at the centre of an anti-social behaviour row.

27/01/2023

World News

EU’s drugs agency concerned the continent's a centre for production

The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) says the continent is increasingly becoming a centre for cocaine production as the increased drug seizures indicate there are more illicit substances in circulation.

10/01/2023

Lifestyle

California's 'Sisters of the Valley' grow and sell cannabis products

California's 'Sisters of the Valley' grow and sell cannabis products

23/12/2022