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Uruguay's State-Controlled Cannabis Market Shows Promise Six Months On
EuronewsJan 10, 2018

Uruguay's State-Controlled Cannabis Market Shows Promise Six Months On

Uruguay's state-controlled cannabis market, initiated in 2017, shows promise in reducing illegal trade and improving public health, despite ongoing public debate

  • •Uruguay fully legalizes and regulates cannabis with state-controlled production and sales
  • •Registered citizens can buy cannabis from pharmacies, reducing illegal market influence
  • •Public opinion is divided, with concerns over potential increase in drug use

by Government supplied cannabis: Uruguay's controlled high Uruguay has gone further than any country in the world in the legalisation of cannabis use, not just by allowing people to use and buy it, but also by setting up and managing the supply chain 10/01/2018

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California Faces Federal Threats Over Legal Cannabis
EuronewsJan 5, 2018

California Faces Federal Threats Over Legal Cannabis

California's legal cannabis industry faces federal challenges as Attorney General Jeff Sessions revokes Obama-era protections, prompting state officials to defend voter-approved measures

  • •California's legal cannabis industry threatened by federal action
  • •Jeff Sessions rescinds Obama-era protections for cannabis
  • •State officials vow to defend California's cannabis laws

by Sessions targets California as rollback of legalised cannabis begins States that have legalised marijuana, including California, which allowed the recreational drug from Jan. 1, are pondering the legal and economic consequences of federal powers overturning popular votes. 05/01/2018

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German Entrepreneur Converts Cold War Bunker into Cannabis Research Lab
EuronewsNov 10, 2017

German Entrepreneur Converts Cold War Bunker into Cannabis Research Lab

A Cold War bunker in Germany is being converted into a cannabis research lab, highlighting the plant's medical and industrial potential

  • •Cold War bunker in Germany repurposed for cannabis research
  • •Facility meets Germany's strict anti-narcotic security standards
  • •Christoph Rossner aims to explore medical and industrial cannabis uses

by A joint effort: investors help businessman set up marijuana research lab in Cold War bunker Christoph Rossner hopes to use the bunker's unique facilities to conduct research into cannabis' medical applications. 10/11/2017

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Peru Advances Medical Marijuana Legalization Following Public Outcry
EuronewsSep 19, 2017

Peru Advances Medical Marijuana Legalization Following Public Outcry

Peru progresses towards legalizing medical marijuana following a bill's approval, driven by public demand and a police raid on a cannabis lab

  • •Peru's Congress moves forward with medical cannabis legalization
  • •A police raid on a cannabis lab highlighted parents' struggles
  • •65% of Peruvians support medical marijuana, according to a poll

by A joint decision: Peru moves closer to medical marijuana legalisation A new bill proposing the legalisation will be debated by congress after a raid on a makeshift cannabis lab that mothers were using to soothe the symptoms of their sick children. 19/09/2017

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California Cannabis Dispensaries Face Cash-Only Tax Payments Amid Banking Challenges
EuronewsAug 3, 2017

California Cannabis Dispensaries Face Cash-Only Tax Payments Amid Banking Challenges

California cannabis dispensaries face cash-only tax payments due to federal banking restrictions, causing safety concerns as recreational marijuana legalization approaches

  • •California cannabis dispensaries operate cash-only due to federal banking laws
  • •Dispensary owner Jerred Kiloh transports over $40,000 monthly for tax payments
  • •Recreational marijuana legalization may worsen banking challenges

by Medical cannabis shops pay taxes with bundles of cash in California The medical marijuana industry in California is booming and when recreational pot becomes legal next year, billions of dollars are expected to flow through legitimate businesses. 03/08/2017

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Uruguay Launches Legal Cannabis Sales in Pharmacies
EuronewsJul 20, 2017

Uruguay Launches Legal Cannabis Sales in Pharmacies

Uruguay has begun legal cannabis sales in pharmacies, becoming the first nation to fully regulate the marijuana market from cultivation to purchase

  • •Uruguay starts legal cannabis sales in pharmacies
  • •Nearly 5,000 people registered to buy cannabis
  • •Consumers can purchase up to 40 grams per month

by Legal high in Uruguay Marijuana now on sale legally from pharmacies in Uruguay 20/07/2017

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France Plans to Eliminate Prison Sentences for Cannabis Use by Year-End
EuronewsMay 28, 2017

France Plans to Eliminate Prison Sentences for Cannabis Use by Year-End

France will introduce a new law to end prison terms for cannabis use by year-end, aligning with President Macron's campaign promise

  • •France plans to end prison terms for cannabis use by the end of the year
  • •The proposed law fulfills a campaign promise by President Emmanuel Macron
  • •Current penalties include up to a year in jail and a 3,750 euro fine

by France wants to scrap prison terms for cannabis use 28/05/2017

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Cannabis Advocates Plan 420 Protest During Trump's Inauguration
EuronewsJan 19, 2017

Cannabis Advocates Plan 420 Protest During Trump's Inauguration

Cannabis advocates in Washington, D.C. plan a protest during Trump's inauguration, distributing free joints to push for federal legalization

  • •DCMJ plans 420-themed protest during Trump's inauguration
  • •4,200 joints to be distributed; synchronized smoke-in planned
  • •Protest challenges Trump's AG pick, Jeff Sessions

by Marijuana legalisation advocates get on their high horses in anti-Trump protest A group of “Washingstonians” have planned a 420-themed protest on January 20: the day of Donald Trump’s inauguration as President of the United States. 19/01/2017

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Ireland Considers Cannabis Decriminalization Amid Global Trend
EuronewsDec 30, 2016

Ireland Considers Cannabis Decriminalization Amid Global Trend

Ireland considers decriminalizing cannabis for medicinal use, reflecting a global trend toward drug reform and potential public health benefits

  • •Ireland considers cannabis decriminalization for medicinal use
  • •Health Minister Simon Harris awaits further evidence on cannabis benefits
  • •Global trends show increasing acceptance and legalization of cannabis

by Could Ireland get even greener? As Ireland decides whether to follow suit and decriminalise marijuana, we take a look at the reported pros and cons. 30/12/2016

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Uncertainty Surrounds Marijuana Legalization Under Trump Administration
EuronewsNov 9, 2016

Uncertainty Surrounds Marijuana Legalization Under Trump Administration

Marijuana legalization faces uncertainty under Trump's presidency, as his stance remains unclear, leaving advocates and policymakers in anticipation

  • •Trump's stance on marijuana has shifted since 1990
  • •He supports medical marijuana but opposes adult recreational use
  • •Vice President Mike Pence is against legalization

by Trump and marijuana The legalisation of marijuana became a hot-button issue in this US election campaign How will plans to legalise the drug fare in a Trump presidency? 09/11/2016

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Copenhagen's Christiania Residents Dismantle Cannabis Stalls Following Shooting
EuronewsSep 2, 2016

Copenhagen's Christiania Residents Dismantle Cannabis Stalls Following Shooting

Christiania residents in Copenhagen dismantle cannabis stalls after a shooting injures police officers, highlighting concerns over organized crime

  • •Christiania residents dismantle cannabis stalls after a shooting
  • •Two police officers and a civilian were injured in the incident
  • •The suspected shooter was arrested but later died from injuries

by Residents of Copenhagen's Christiania demolish cannabis huts after shooting Residents of Copenhagen’s so-called free town of Christiania began tearing down stalls selling cannabis. 02/09/2016

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DEA Upholds Marijuana's Classification as a High-Risk Drug
EuronewsAug 11, 2016

DEA Upholds Marijuana's Classification as a High-Risk Drug

The DEA has reaffirmed marijuana's classification as a Schedule I drug, citing insufficient evidence for medical use, despite state-level legalization trends

  • •DEA maintains marijuana as a Schedule I drug, citing no substantial evidence for change
  • •The decision responds to a 2011 petition by former governors for reclassification
  • •Health officials report marijuana has high abuse potential and lacks medical safety

by No mercy for marijuana The US Drug Enforcement Administration has denied requests to loosen the classification of marijuana as a dangerous drug with no medical use. 11/08/2016

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Germany to Legalize Medicinal Cannabis by 2017 to Aid Seriously Ill Patients
EuronewsMay 4, 2016

Germany to Legalize Medicinal Cannabis by 2017 to Aid Seriously Ill Patients

Germany will legalize medicinal cannabis by 2017, aiming to improve treatment for seriously ill patients, with health insurance expected to cover costs

  • •Germany to legalize medicinal cannabis by early 2017
  • •Health Minister Hermann Gröhe emphasizes treatment for seriously ill
  • •Bill to be presented to the German cabinet

by Germany to legalise medicinal marijuana Germany is to legalise "cannabis":https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_cannabis for medical purposes early next year, according to health minister Hermann Gröhe. 04/05/2016

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US Marijuana Market Sees Record Growth as Legalization Gains Support
EuronewsFeb 8, 2016

US Marijuana Market Sees Record Growth as Legalization Gains Support

US marijuana sales are set to soar past $7 billion in 2016 as legalization gains widespread support, with over half of Americans now favoring legal cannabis

  • •US marijuana sales projected to exceed $7 billion in 2016
  • •Over half of Americans support cannabis legalization
  • •Marijuana is authorized in some form in 38 states

by Marijuana in the US: business booming, attitudes changing The marijuana business is booming in the US, with projected legal sales expected to be up more than a billion dollars in 2016 compared to 2015, when 08/02/2016

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Mexican Supreme Court Decision Fuels Marijuana Legalization Hopes
EuronewsNov 5, 2015

Mexican Supreme Court Decision Fuels Marijuana Legalization Hopes

Mexico's Supreme Court ruling against marijuana cultivation prohibition could lead to legalization, sparking debate on drug policy reform

  • •Mexico's Supreme Court rules marijuana cultivation prohibition unconstitutional
  • •Four more similar rulings needed to set legal precedent for reform
  • •President Pena Nieto calls for cautious debate on marijuana regulation

by Mexico court ruling sparks marijuana legalisation hopes In Mexico, supporters of drug reform have been celebrating a Supreme Court decision that could lead to the legalisation of marijuana. Ruling on a 05/11/2015

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Chile Begins Harvest of First Legal Medical Marijuana for Cancer Treatment
EuronewsApr 8, 2015

Chile Begins Harvest of First Legal Medical Marijuana for Cancer Treatment

Chile's first legal medical marijuana harvest aims to provide relief for cancer patients, marking a significant shift in the country's cannabis policy

  • •Chile harvests its first legal medical marijuana for cancer patients
  • •The initiative is a government-approved pilot program in Santiago
  • •The Daya Foundation collaborates on this project, aiming for regional leadership

by Chile's first legal medical marijuana 08/04/2015

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