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EuronewsApr 20, 2025

Hungarian Court Allows Cannabis Legalisation Protest in Budapest

Hungarian Court Allows Cannabis Legalisation Protest in Budapest

Hungary's Supreme Court has allowed a cannabis legalisation protest in Budapest, challenging the government's strict drug policies

•Hungarian Supreme Court overturned police ban on cannabis protest
•MKKP argues marijuana is less harmful than alcohol
•Protest highlights lack of support for drug users

by Protest in favour of cannabis legalisation takes place in Budapest The event was held by Hungarian political party 'Two-Tailed Dog', with participants pointing out that alcohol has a far more serious negative effect and causes greater social harm than marijuana, the consumption of which is criminalised. 20/04/2025

DutchNewsApr 1, 2025

Dutch Cannabis Cafés Begin Selling Marijuana from Licensed Growers in Regulatory Experiment

Dutch Cannabis Cafés Begin Selling Marijuana from Licensed Growers in Regulatory Experiment

Dutch cannabis cafés in 10 municipalities begin selling marijuana from licensed growers to assess impacts on crime and health

•80 Dutch cannabis cafés start selling licensed marijuana
•The experiment runs until 2029 in 10 municipalities
•Aims to reduce illegal market influence and improve safety

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EuronewsFeb 4, 2025

Study Links Rising Schizophrenia Cases to Increased Cannabis Use in Ontario

Study Links Rising Schizophrenia Cases to Increased Cannabis Use in Ontario

New research from Ontario links rising schizophrenia cases to increased cannabis use, highlighting potential mental health risks post-legalization

•Schizophrenia cases linked to cannabis use tripled in Ontario
•Study examined over 13.5 million records from 2006 to 2022
•Young men aged 19-24 most affected by cannabis-related schizophrenia

by Proportion of new schizophrenia cases linked to cannabis use triple New research adds to mounting evidence of a link between heavy cannabis use and psychosis, experts say. 04/02/2025

EuronewsNov 7, 2024

Thailand Proposes Restricting Cannabis to Medical Use Amid Regulatory Concerns

Thailand Proposes Restricting Cannabis to Medical Use Amid Regulatory Concerns

Thailand proposes restricting cannabis use to medical purposes, signaling a shift from previous liberal policies amidst regulatory concerns

•Thailand proposes restricting cannabis to medical use
•New legislation introduces fines for non-medical cannabis use
•Public protests highlight economic concerns over restrictions

by Cannabis: Thailand U-turns on legalisation after just two years A new proposal drops plans to relist the plant as a narcotic - but upholds that weed should be restricted to medical uses. 07/11/2024

NewsweedAug 1, 2024

Jamaica Introduces Legal Psilocybin Products in Pharmacies Through PATOO and Fontana Partnership

Jamaica Introduces Legal Psilocybin Products in Pharmacies Through PATOO and Fontana Partnership

Jamaica introduces legal psilocybin products in pharmacies through a partnership between PATOO and Fontana Pharmacy, marking a significant step in psychedelic wellness acceptance

•PATOO partners with Fontana Pharmacy to offer legal psilocybin products in Jamaica
•Products include microdosed capsules, honey, chocolate bars, and gummies
•Jamaica's regulatory approach allows broader retail distribution of psilocybin

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NewsweedAug 1, 2024

Teen Cannabis Use in the U.S. Drops by 20% Over the Last Decade

Teen Cannabis Use in the U.S. Drops by 20% Over the Last Decade

U.S. teen cannabis use has declined by 20% over the past decade, contradicting fears that legalization would increase youth consumption

•Teen cannabis use in the U.S. has decreased by 20% over the last decade
•The decline coincides with widespread adult cannabis legalization
•Data refutes claims that legalization increases teen cannabis consumption

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NewsweedAug 1, 2024

New York Shuts Down Over 1,000 Illegal Cannabis Shops in Major Crackdown

New York Shuts Down Over 1,000 Illegal Cannabis Shops in Major Crackdown

New York has closed over 1,000 illegal cannabis shops, boosting sales for licensed dispensaries and strengthening the state's legal cannabis market

•New York closed over 1,000 illegal cannabis shops
•The crackdown involved state and local authorities
•Legal cannabis sales have surged following closures

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EuronewsJul 21, 2024

Spanish Police Dismantle Major Marijuana Trafficking Network to Germany

Spanish Police Dismantle Major Marijuana Trafficking Network to Germany

Spanish police dismantled a major marijuana trafficking network, arresting five and seizing over 1,000 plants destined for Germany

•Spanish police arrested five individuals in a major drug bust
•Over 1,000 marijuana plants were seized in the operation
•The network used tracking devices in packages to monitor shipments

by Spanish police arrest five people and seize 1,000 marijuana plants The police have dismantled a criminal network dedicated to sending marijuana to Gerrmany through parcel companies. 21/07/2024

EuronewsJul 10, 2024

Germany's First Marijuana Social Club Opens Amid Complex Legalization Efforts

Germany's First Marijuana Social Club Opens Amid Complex Legalization Efforts

Germany's first marijuana social club opens in Lower Saxony, marking a step forward in cannabis legalization amidst EU regulatory challenges

•Germany approves its first marijuana social club, Social Club Ganderkesee
•Bavaria and other regions delay permits for cannabis clubs
•Germany's cannabis legalization faces EU regulatory hurdles

by Could Germany be Europe’s newest ‘weed tourism’ hotspot? Bureaucracy imposed by the EU and disagreements in the Bundestag mean that Germany’s path to legalising cannabis is far from clear. 10/07/2024

NewsweedJul 3, 2024

CBDOO Offers Diverse Range of Premium CBD Flowers for All Needs

CBDOO Offers Diverse Range of Premium CBD Flowers for All Needs

CBDOO offers a diverse range of premium CBD flowers, ensuring quality and satisfaction through rigorous testing and natural cultivation methods

•CBDOO offers a wide selection of high-quality CBD flowers
•Rigorous testing ensures only the best products are available
•Products comply with EU regulations, containing less than 0.3% THC

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EuronewsMay 17, 2024

US Government Proposes Reclassifying Marijuana to a Lower Risk Category

US Government Proposes Reclassifying Marijuana to a Lower Risk Category

The Biden administration proposes reclassifying marijuana, recognizing its medical use and lower abuse potential, aligning federal policy with state trends

•Biden administration proposes reclassifying marijuana to schedule III
•The move acknowledges medical uses and lower abuse potential
•President Biden sees it as a step to correct past injustices

by US proposes reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug The Biden administration suggested reclassifying cannabis so that it's listed at the same level as ketamine instead of drugs such as heroin or LSD. 17/05/2024

NewsweedMar 18, 2024

CBDOO Emerges as a Leading Online CBD Retailer with Quality and Affordability

CBDOO Emerges as a Leading Online CBD Retailer with Quality and Affordability

CBDOO establishes itself as a top online CBD retailer by offering high-quality products, competitive pricing, and exceptional customer service

•CBDOO offers a wide range of high-quality CBD products
•The company provides competitive pricing and free shipping on orders over 50 euros
•CBDOO runs frequent promotions and discounts to enhance customer experience

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EuronewsFeb 7, 2024

Canadian Study Links Cannabis-Related Hospital Visits to Increased Anxiety Risk

Canadian Study Links Cannabis-Related Hospital Visits to Increased Anxiety Risk

A Canadian study finds that hospital visits for cannabis use significantly increase the risk of developing anxiety disorders, highlighting mental health implications

•Study links cannabis-related hospital visits to increased anxiety risk
•Over 27% of cannabis-treated individuals developed anxiety disorders
•Young adults and men are particularly vulnerable

by Scientists link hospitalisation for cannabis use to anxiety risk People who visited a hospital due to marijuana use had an increased risk of hospitalisation for anxiety, a Canadian study has found. 07/02/2024

DutchNewsDec 1, 2023

Dutch Regulated Cannabis Experiment Begins in Breda and Tilburg

Dutch Regulated Cannabis Experiment Begins in Breda and Tilburg

The Netherlands launches a regulated cannabis experiment in Breda and Tilburg, aiming to control supply chains and address criminal involvement in the market

•Dutch regulated cannabis experiment begins in Breda and Tilburg
•The experiment aims to phase out the gedoogd policy and reduce crime
•Ten growers licensed to supply cannabis to participating coffee shops

by Louis Gore Langton

DutchNewsDec 1, 2023

Dutch Study Finds Cannabis Users More Prone to Sleep and Mental Health Issues

Dutch Study Finds Cannabis Users More Prone to Sleep and Mental Health Issues

A Dutch study reveals that cannabis users face higher risks of sleep and mental health issues compared to non-users, highlighting public health concerns

•Cannabis users in the Netherlands report higher sleep issues
•10% of Dutch adults used drugs in 2021/2022, up from previous years
•Cannabis remains the most popular drug, with stable usage rates

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DutchNewsDec 1, 2023

Netherlands Launches Europe's First Legal Cannabis Market in Breda and Tilburg

Netherlands Launches Europe's First Legal Cannabis Market in Breda and Tilburg

The Netherlands begins Europe's first legal cannabis market in Breda and Tilburg, aiming to replace the gedoogt policy with regulated sales

•Netherlands launches legal cannabis market in Breda and Tilburg
•Health Minister Kuipers supports regulated cannabis to ensure quality
•Initial phase allows both regulated and unregulated cannabis sales

by Louis Gore Langton

EuronewsOct 12, 2023

New York Expands Cannabis Market Amidst Licensing Challenges

New York Expands Cannabis Market Amidst Licensing Challenges

New York expands its cannabis market, addressing licensing challenges and opening opportunities for larger companies, while maintaining a focus on social equity

•New York opens cannabis market to larger competitors
•Initial focus on prior offenders' licenses largely unmet
•400 provisional licensees remain in limbo due to legal issues

by New York opens its marijuana market to larger competitors The US state promised the first retail licences to previously convicted marijuana sellers. In most cases, it didn’t happen. 12/10/2023

DutchNewsSep 1, 2023

Dutch Government to Launch Legal Cannabis Experiment in Tilburg and Breda

Dutch Government to Launch Legal Cannabis Experiment in Tilburg and Breda

The Dutch government will begin its legal cannabis experiment in Tilburg and Breda on December 15, transitioning cannabis cafes to licensed suppliers

•Dutch legal cannabis experiment starts December 15 in Tilburg and Breda
•Two licensed growers to supply cannabis cafes initially
•Current illegal suppliers will be phased out after six weeks

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EuronewsAug 18, 2023

Germany Advances Towards Legalizing Recreational Cannabis, Setting a European Precedent

Germany Advances Towards Legalizing Recreational Cannabis, Setting a European Precedent

Germany is set to become the second EU country to legalize recreational cannabis, potentially influencing broader European reform

•Germany's cabinet approved recreational cannabis legislation, pending Bundestag vote
•Malta allows adults to carry 7g and grow four cannabis plants at home
•The Netherlands tolerates cannabis sale in coffee shops despite legal restrictions

by Living the high life: Where in Europe is cannabis use legal? While medical marijuana is becoming more available in Europe, cannabis remains illegal in most EU countries for personal use. 18/08/2023

EuronewsJul 8, 2023

French Police Dismantle Major Cannabis Operation in Alpine Village

French Police Dismantle Major Cannabis Operation in Alpine Village

French police dismantled a major cannabis cultivation site near Grenoble, arresting six individuals and seizing 4,000 plants worth millions

•French police seized 4,000 cannabis plants near Grenoble
•Six individuals were arrested in connection with the operation
•The raid followed an eight-month investigation

by French police seize thousands of cannabis plants in Alpine raid An eight-month investigation uncovered an enormous growing operation near Grenoble. 08/07/2023

EuronewsJul 7, 2023

UK Police Seize Nearly 200,000 Cannabis Plants Worth €150 Million

UK Police Seize Nearly 200,000 Cannabis Plants Worth €150 Million

UK police seized 182,000 cannabis plants valued at up to €150 million, arresting nearly 1,000 people in a record-breaking operation against illegal drug networks

•UK police seized 182,000 cannabis plants valued at €150 million
•Nearly 1,000 individuals were arrested, with 450 facing charges
•Operation also netted firearms, cash, and 26 kilograms of cocaine

by Nearly 200,000 cannabis plants worth €150m seized by UK police Hundreds are facing criminal charges after a swoop that also netted cocaine, cash and illegal weapons. 07/07/2023

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