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Written by Johnny Green on July 12, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Nearly 90% Of Thailand Cannabis Stores Expected To Close

At the start of this year, Thailand was one of the top legal cannabis markets on the planet, becoming so after a landmark policy change a...

Written by Johnny Green on July 11, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Kazakhstan Passports To Be Made From Industrial Hemp

Humans making useful materials that incorporated the hemp plant was a very common practice by humans for thousands of years. For...

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Written by Johnny Green on July 11, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Members Of European Parliament Push For Hemp Legal Framework

Hemp policies and regulations in Europe have historically been a patchwork of sorts, and that patchwork has resulted in a considerable...

Written by Johnny Green on July 9, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Switzerland To Open Consultation On Cannabis Legalization

Back in February of this year, Switzerland’s Social Security and Health Committee of the National Council gave preliminary approval to an...

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Written by Johnny Green on July 5, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

UK Announces Updates To CBD Novel Foods Approval Process

A growing body of peer-reviewed scientific research and consumer and patient testimonials has demonstrated that cannabidiol (CBD) is safe...

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Written by Johnny Green on July 3, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Czech Cannabis Legalization To Take Effect On January 1, 2026

In late May 2025, the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic voted to approve a national adult-use cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on July 1, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Medical Cannabis Legislation Submitted In Türkiye

The cannabis policies and regulations in Türkiye, historically referred to in the West as ‘Turkey’, are somewhat...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 29, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

The Evolving Industrial Hemp Industry

The hemp plant is arguably the most versatile crop on the planet, and humans have made use of it for thousands of years. Prohibition...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 28, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Italy Issues Authorization To Distribute Medical Cannabis Flower

Against the backdrop of an ongoing legal battle between Italy’s ‘cannabis light’ industry and the Italian government,...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 28, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

European Industrial Hemp Association Announces Leadership Change

The European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) is one of the most established, respected, and important organizations on the planet....

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Written by Johnny Green on June 27, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Youth Cannabis Consumption In Frankfurt Is At An All-Time Low

According to a preliminary evaluation of the 2024 Monitoring System Drug Trends (MoSyD) study, cannabis consumption among young people in...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 27, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Former German Health Minister Continues To Promote Regulation Over Prohibition

Professor Dr. Karl Lauterbach is a German physician, epidemiologist, and health economist who has served as a Social Democrat (SPD)...

Written by Johnny Green on June 27, 2025. Posted in Policy.

New UN Drug Report Demonstrates Cannabis Prohibition’s Ineffectiveness

The United Nations has published its 2025 World Drug Report. Included in it is the statistic that an estimated 244 million people are...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 26, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Nearly Half Of Australians Support Cannabis Legalization

Nearly half of Australian adults now support modernizing the nation’s policies to permit adult-use cannabis activity, according to...

Written by Johnny Green on June 25, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Thailand Is Moving Backwards On Cannabis Policy

Thailand adopted a historic measure in 2022, which involved the removal of cannabis from the nation’s narcotics list, making it the...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 23, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

A Big Win For Hemp In The United States

Consumable hemp products containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) have increased exponentially in availability and popularity in the United...

Written by Johnny Green on June 23, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Modernized Cannabis Policies In France Could Benefit Millions Of Patients

France is currently home to a very limited medical cannabis program that only serves a small fraction of the nation’s suffering...

Written by Johnny Green on June 22, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Cannabis Shop Inspections Ramp Up In Thailand

A series of cannabis store inspections reportedly occurred in Bangkok, Thailand, today as part of the government’s increased...

Written by Johnny Green on June 20, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Harmonizing Global Cannabis Regulations Could Unlock Billion-Dollar Markets

The emerging legal cannabis industry is governed by a layered patchwork of local, regional, and international laws and regulations. At...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 20, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Malta: Cannabis Odor Complaints In Private Spaces To Be Handled By ARUC

The cannabis plant and certain consumption methods can put off a considerable amount of odor, with some members of society finding those...

Written by Johnny Green on June 18, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Germany: 49 Applications For Cannabis Model Projects Submitted

Regional adult-use cannabis commerce pilot trials are operating in multiple jurisdictions in Europe, and at some point, they are expected...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 14, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Antigua And Barbuda To Expunge Cannabis Convictions

A cannabis conviction on a person’s record can wreak havoc on their life, long after the penalty for the conviction has been...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 13, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

South African Authority Warns Against Fraudulent Service Providers

As South Africa’s emerging legal cannabis industry continues to increase in size and scope, the nation’s regulators are...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 11, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Pakistan Is Allocating Funds For Medical Cannabis And Hemp Production

Over a year ago, Pakistan’s government approved the creation of a cannabis regulatory agency to oversee the nation’s emerging...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 11, 2025. Posted in Policy.

LEAP Germany Calls For Expanding Legal Options For Obtaining Cannabis

The organization Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP) originated in the United States, where it has been highly effective in...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 11, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

German Lawmaker: Raising THC Limit For CBD Flowers Is “A Sensible Step”

As governments and courts around the world seem to continue to struggle with policies and regulations pertaining to hemp-derived...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 10, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Study: Cannabis Legalization Not Associated With Increased Adolescent Use

Modern cannabis prohibition policies were enacted starting in the early 1900s, and since that time, cannabis advocates around the world...

Written by Johnny Green on June 9, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Albania Government Approves Medical Cannabis Cultivation

As medical cannabis policy and regulatory reform continues to sweep across the European continent, the latest country to witness...

Written by Johnny Green on June 8, 2025. Posted in Policy.

An Estimated 8.4% Of European Adults Consume Cannabis

The European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) recently published an updated analysis of cannabis use within the European continent. Based in...

Written by Johnny Green on June 7, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Ukraine Approves Country’s First Medical Cannabis Product Import Permit

Ukraine’s emerging legal medical cannabis industry continues to make strides, with a recent example being the nation’s...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 6, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

German Survey: 70% In Favor Of Prescribing Cannabis Via Online Questionnaire

Germany’s medical cannabis industry is booming, thanks in large part to the rise of telemedicine. Telemedicine involves a potential...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 4, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Lawmakers Approve Ban On ‘Cannabis Light’ In Italy

The legal saga for low-THC cannabis products in Italy has taken another turn, with lawmakers in the European nation officially adopting a...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 3, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

U.S. Cannabis Industry Capital Is Tighter, But Still Flowing

The emerging legal cannabis industry in the United States continues to mature and evolve, and that is particularly evident when it comes...

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Written by Johnny Green on June 1, 2025. Posted in Policy.

UK Poll Finds Majority Support For Decriminalizing Cannabis

A YouGov UK poll was conducted on May 28th, 2025, the same day that news broke about the London Drugs Commission recommending that...

Written by Johnny Green on May 30, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

European Cannabis Pilot Projects

Certain European markets are home to a unique public policy and commerce concept known as pilot trials. These research-based projects...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 30, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Czechia Takes Historic Step Toward Cannabis Policy Modernization

Lawmakers in the Czech Republic have reportedly approved a historic measure today that will legalize home cultivation for adult use. Part...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 29, 2025. Posted in Policy.

European Cannabis Reform Demonstrations Scheduled For May 31st

Cannabis activism comes in many forms. Working to modernize cannabis policies in any jurisdiction where prohibition is in place is not...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 28, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Study Finds That Cannabis Legalization Could “Stabilize Finland’s GDP”

As the emerging legal cannabis industry continues to spread throughout Europe, one nation that is a bit of a holdout is Finland. Cannabis...

Written by Johnny Green on May 28, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Examining Germany’s Evolving Legal Cannabis Industry

Germany continues to be the continental leader for Europe’s emerging legal cannabis industry. Legal sales of medical cannabis...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 28, 2025. Posted in Policy.

London Mayor Supports Commission’s Recommendation To Decriminalize Cannabis

In 2022, London Mayor Sadiq Khan established the independent London Drugs Commission (LDC), tasking the Commission with examining...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 23, 2025. Posted in Policy.

A Reversal Of German Cannabis Legalization Is “Off The Table”

The German Cannabis Industry Association (BvCW) recently held a parliamentary evening event, at which current German Bundestag member...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 23, 2025. Posted in Business, Entertainment, Policy, Science.

Excitement Level At ICBC Berlin Demonstrates Surging Interest In The Global Industry

On April 29th-30th, 2025, the International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) held its flagship event at the Estrel Berlin, Germany’s...

Written by Johnny Green on May 21, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Thailand Health Minister: ‘Cannabis Users Will Need Medical Certificates’

In recent years, Thailand’s cannabis industry has increased in size and scope thanks to a cannabis policy change in 2022....

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Written by Johnny Green on May 21, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Calls For Cannabis Excise Tax Reform Intensify In Canada

Taxing cannabis commerce can be a delicate thing. On one hand, a major argument in favor of cannabis policy modernization is that it will...

Written by Johnny Green on May 19, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Legalization In Lebanon ‘Could Generate $1-3 Billion Annually’

A 2019 report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) estimated that Lebanon was the third largest source for...

Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

Changes Coming To Ontario Cannabis Stores

Changes are coming to Ontario’s emerging retail cannabis industry. The Ford government is reportedly loosening cannabis store...

Written by Johnny Green on May 16, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Latvian Police Express Openness To Legalizing Medical Cannabis

Cannabis is currently illegal in Latvia, although the production of industrial hemp is permitted in some instances. Cannabis is listed as...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 15, 2025. Posted in Policy.

Cannabis Advocates Demand Further Pardons In Czech Republic

Cannabis advocates staged a peaceful protest today in Prague, Czechia, outside the nation’s Ministry of Health in Palacký Square....

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Written by Johnny Green on May 14, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

The World Continues To Learn From Canada’s Modernized Cannabis Industry

When Canada became the second country to adopt a national adult-use cannabis legalization measure in 2018, it was a historic moment for...

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Written by Johnny Green on May 14, 2025. Posted in Business, Policy.

South African Province To Prioritize Cannabis Industry Job Creation

South Africa’s government released updated employment data yesterday, with the official unemployment rate increasing by 1.0...