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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

Green 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

Health news

Soaring use of laughing gas in Europe is no joke, drugs agency warns

Nitrous oxide has been growing in popularity as a recreational drug, as it can cause a feeling of euphoria, relaxation and dissociation from reality.

22/11/2022

Health news

Germany details plan to legalise cannabis for recreational purposes

Germany plans to decriminalise the possession of up to 30 g of cannabis and allow the sale of the substance to adults for recreational purposes.

26/10/2022

Culture news

Jamaica bans broadcasts deemed to glorify drugs and crime

The government said the ban is meant to cut back on material that “could give the wrong impression that criminality is an accepted feature of Jamaican culture and society.”

13/10/2022

Europe News

Belgium to step up fight against drug smuggling and organised crime

The Port of Antwerp seized 89 tonnes of cocaine In 2021.

11/10/2022

World News

Six EU countries agree to boost cooperation against drug crimes

The EU countries will also work more closely with Latin American nations in the fight against organised crime.

07/10/2022

Italy

Police discover €1.4m of cocaine inside wheelchair upholstery

The wheelchair user reportedly stood up and walked away unassisted when the drugs were discovered.

02/09/2022