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Ukraine Makes ‘Historic Decision’ to Legalise Medical Cannabis
Ukraine has officially voted to legalise medical cannabis in what its Health Minister described as a ‘great victory for humanity and the beginning of a long journey’.
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2023 Spotlight: France’s Battle for Medical Cannabis
2023 has been a milestone year for European cannabis. Europe’s first fully legal adult-use cannabis stores have opened in Switzerland.
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Growing Legal Cannabis Market Helps Women and Minorities, Says New Report
Expanding the prescription cannabis market will lead to improved outcomes for ethnic minorities, women, and the LGBT community, according to a new report from the Cannabis Industry Council (CIC).
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Two Swiss Cannabis Pilots Begin Sales, France’s Medical Cannabis Budget Passed, and New Maltese Cannabis Associations Get Approved
Switzerland’s pilots begin sales Two of Switzerland’s adult-use cannabis pilot projects have entered their sales phase over the last week as the country’s ambitious programme enters a critical phase.
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Greek MEP Calls on European Commission to Address Medical Cannabis ‘Inequalities’ Forcing Patients Into Illicit Market
As reported by Cannabis Health Greek MEP, Stelios Kouloglou, has appealed to the European Commission (EC) to address the lack of legislative framework for medicinal cannabis that has left patients relying on the illegal market.
- Hemp Industry
Head of Minnesota’s Cannabis Regulator Steps Down in Second Major Departure Since September
The head of Minnesota’s medical cannabis office, Chris Tholkes, is stepping down after nearly five years at the helm of the regulator.
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Leaked Documents Suggest Significant Changes to Germany’s Cannabis Act
Germany’s traffic light coalition has reportedly agreed on a number of significant changes to the country’s landmark cannabis act.
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French Polynesia Votes to Repeal Medical Cannabis Laws
As reported by Newsweed The Assembly of French Polynesia recently voted to repeal the law of January 5, 2023, which was intended to pave the way for the legalisation of medical cannabis.
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Rokshaw Announces Launch of Four20 Medical Cannabis Products in the UK
Rokshaw can today announce the exclusive UK manufacture and distribution of medical cannabis products under the Four20 Pharma brand.
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Ukraine’s Medical Cannabis Legalisation Delayed by Opponents
Ukraine’s bid to legalise medical cannabis appeared to be on the cusp of a significant breakthrough this week, but defeat was snatched from the jaws of victory and the bill has now been effectively ‘blocked’.
- CBD Market
Japan Takes Major Step Towards Cannabis Reform
Japan, one of the world’s strictest and most hostile countries in regard to cannabis, recently took a major step towards reform, potentially providing a major boom for the country’s CBD industry and opening the door for the establishment of a medical cannabis and industrial hemp industry in the country.
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Cannabis Costs in Germany: Breaking Down the Numbers for Patients and Practitioners
In Germany, the price of cannabis sold on public prescription is set by the government.
