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Glasgow hopes new safe injection site will curb drug overdose deaths

More countries in Europe have opened sites where people can use illegal drugs. But not everyone is in favour of the practice.

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What the EU drugs agency chief is most worried about in 2025

The EUDA director said people using multiple drugs at once, violence, and political polarisation are key challenges for 2025.

Europe News

Suspected drug gang leader extradited from Morocco to France

Félix Bingui, known as 'The Cat', is alleged to be the leader of the Yoda drug gang in Marseille and is wanted on several charges by French authorities.

Health news

Customs officials issue warning about 'erectile honey' flooding France

French authorities made a record bust in 2024, seizing 13 tonnes of honey laced with erectile dysfunction medicine.

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United Kingdom

Drones are flying weapons and drugs into UK prisons, watchdog warns

The UK's Chief Inspector of Prisons, Charlie Taylor, has called for urgent action to tackle drones delivering drugs and guns to high security prisons.

Europe News

France mass rape trial: Calls at new helpline increase after verdict

The platform to help victims who believe they have been drugged then assaulted was created two months amid the trauma of a mass trial that shook France and the rest of the world.

Culture news

Elton John slams legalisation of marijuana in US and Canada

"I maintain that it's addictive," Sir Elton tells Time, which named him Icon of the Year. He spoke to the publication about his belief that marijuana never should’ve been legalised in America and Canada.

Culture news

'Men In Love': Irvine Welsh to publish new sequel to ‘Trainspotting’

There have been other spin-off novels with the Trainspotting characters, but next year's "Men In Love" is the first that takes place immediately after the events of the original novel.

Colombia

Colombian navy finds 'narco sub' in new Australia trafficking route

The discovery of a semi-submersible vessel carrying cocaine in the Pacific was part of a global six-week operation against drug smugglers.

Culture news

Mexico’s president unveils a plan to promote non-violent music

President Claudia Sheinbaum plans to launch a campaign to promote other, less violent musical styles that aren’t as linked to drug trafficking.

Europe News

Spain arrests top anti-fraud cop after €20 million 'found in his home'

The arrest is linked to Spain's largest-ever cocaine bust after 13 tonnes of the drug were found in a cargo container of bananas shipped from Ecuador.

Europe News

Spain seizes record 13 tonnes of cocaine in Ecuadorean banana shipment

Authorities in Spain say the drug bust is the second-largest ever recorded in Europe and one of the biggest worldwide.

Lifestyle

Expo Cannabis 2024: A look inside Argentina’s largest marijuana fair

Expo Cannabis 2024, South America's largest cannabis fair, recently rolled into Buenos Aires, featuring cannabis, medicinal mushrooms, wellness workshops and legal discussions.

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Buenos Aires hosts South America’s largest cannabis fair

Expo Cannabis 2024 has arrived in Buenos Aires, showcasing a diverse range of topics beyond marijuana, including magic mushrooms and legal discussions.

Europe News

Five people wounded in shootout linked to drug trafficking in France

Hundreds of people were involved in the drug-related violence in the western French city of Poitiers, with teenagers among those injured.

Health news

What is the recreational drug 'pink cocaine'?

The party drug, which doesn't typically contain cocaine, is attracting attention after reports it was found during late musician Liam Payne's autopsy.

Germany

Order pizza, get cocaine: Düsseldorf pizzeria busted for drug scheme

The pizzeria manager and several other suspects were arrested, with police seizing drugs, weapons, and cash. The operation also uncovered two cannabis plantations.

Healthcare

Surging drug costs straining national budgets, health insurers warn

Rising pharmaceutical prices, particularly for novel therapies and cancer treatments, are driving increased health spending across Europe, placing significant strain on national budgets, according to a new study published this week.

Culture news

Doctor pleads guilty in connection to Matthew Perry’s death

Dr. Mark Chavez is one of five people who have been charged over the Friends star's death. He is the third to plead guilty.

Health news

Man amputated penis with axe after eating psychedelic mushrooms

Psilocybin has become increasingly popular in medical research for its potential therapeutic benefits, but an extreme case has highlighted the drug’s potential dangers when used in uncontrolled settings.