Turkey plans on leveraging hemp in surprising ways to help combat its crippling economic crisis. In an effort to diversify business, Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip
Washington DC City Council unanimously approved a bill that will allow medical cannabis patients who have expired program ID cards to continue using their cards until the
Russia has some of the strictest laws regarding cannabis, both medicinal and recreational. Both are prohibited. The use of raw cannabis for medical purposes is
Manitoba’s renowned weed-themed superhero, Captain Cannabis, is due for some fresh excitement. Initiated back in 1977 as a post-legal character, Hal Lighter’s time has finally
If you’re looking to live out your ‘Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants’ moment in Greece, then don’t plan on getting high on weed while you
Israel has been at the forefront of the cannabis world for over a decade. It’s home to some of the most advanced cannabis research centers
Curaleaf Holdings Inc. has been very busy this week with the announcement that their first batches of whole flower in New York finished testing. Third-party
With the amount of cannabis brands located all throughout California, how do consumers and dispensaries know what to choose? Anyone can say they have the
As Halloween approaches, many people are preparing their costumes or brainstorming ideas. In 2021, cannabis culture is booming, which may have an effect on this
Patients in Ireland can now receive prescriptions for cannabis. Previously, patients in need couldn’t secure a reliable supply of medicine for their conditions. People with
Scotland’s first medical cannabis clinic opened in June 2021. The clinic prescribes unlicensed cannabis-based medicines to patients. The Sapphire Medical Clinic in Stirling, Scotland serves
As many states are enjoying the benefits of cannabis legalization, some have yet to push legalization through. For example, the New Hampshire House of Criminal
Cannabis is illegal in every Australian state (including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia Tasmania, and Northern Territory) except for the Australian
There’s good news for adults in Luxembourg. Luxembourg is on its way to becoming the first European country to legalize both the production and consumption of
The United Kingdom (UK) has some of the strictest cannabis laws in Europe. Medical marijuana was legalized in 2018, but it remains illegal to possess,
Croptober is just another reason to love October. Autumn marks the beginning of harvest season for many cannabis farmers, and this month is a prime
On Thursday, October 1st, a bill to federally legalize marijuana was approved by a key House committee. The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act
Who grows the best cannabis in California? The 2022 California State Fair is seeking to answer this very question. For the first time ever in
At first glance, the cannabis laws in Spain seem contradictory. Residents are allowed to use marijuana in private spaces, like cannabis clubs, but selling any
While recreational cannabis is technically legal in the state of Maine, less than 10% of the towns and cities in the state are allowing adult-use
As elections loom, Germany may be the next country to legalize recreational marijuana. While the German Federal Government legalized medical cannabis in 2017, smoking recreationally is still not government
France just launched their first-ever pilot program for medical cannabis. They are working closely with Aurora Germany GmbH, who recently sent the first shipment of marijuana
Italy is working to pass a new reform bill that decriminalizes the cultivation of cannabis plants for personal use, but cracks down harder on individuals
Since California first legalized medical marijuana in 1996, other states began to follow suit, and the cannabis industry has been booming ever since. Today, the
Turkey plans on leveraging hemp in surprising ways to help combat its crippling economic crisis. In an effort to diversify business, Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip
Washington DC City Council unanimously approved a bill that will allow medical cannabis patients who have expired program ID cards to continue using their cards until the
Russia has some of the strictest laws regarding cannabis, both medicinal and recreational. Both are prohibited. The use of raw cannabis for medical purposes is
Manitoba’s renowned weed-themed superhero, Captain Cannabis, is due for some fresh excitement. Initiated back in 1977 as a post-legal character, Hal Lighter’s time has finally
If you’re looking to live out your ‘Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants’ moment in Greece, then don’t plan on getting high on weed while you
Israel has been at the forefront of the cannabis world for over a decade. It’s home to some of the most advanced cannabis research centers
Curaleaf Holdings Inc. has been very busy this week with the announcement that their first batches of whole flower in New York finished testing. Third-party
With the amount of cannabis brands located all throughout California, how do consumers and dispensaries know what to choose? Anyone can say they have the
As Halloween approaches, many people are preparing their costumes or brainstorming ideas. In 2021, cannabis culture is booming, which may have an effect on this
Patients in Ireland can now receive prescriptions for cannabis. Previously, patients in need couldn’t secure a reliable supply of medicine for their conditions. People with
Scotland’s first medical cannabis clinic opened in June 2021. The clinic prescribes unlicensed cannabis-based medicines to patients. The Sapphire Medical Clinic in Stirling, Scotland serves
As many states are enjoying the benefits of cannabis legalization, some have yet to push legalization through. For example, the New Hampshire House of Criminal
Cannabis is illegal in every Australian state (including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia Tasmania, and Northern Territory) except for the Australian
There’s good news for adults in Luxembourg. Luxembourg is on its way to becoming the first European country to legalize both the production and consumption of
The United Kingdom (UK) has some of the strictest cannabis laws in Europe. Medical marijuana was legalized in 2018, but it remains illegal to possess,
Croptober is just another reason to love October. Autumn marks the beginning of harvest season for many cannabis farmers, and this month is a prime
On Thursday, October 1st, a bill to federally legalize marijuana was approved by a key House committee. The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act
Who grows the best cannabis in California? The 2022 California State Fair is seeking to answer this very question. For the first time ever in
At first glance, the cannabis laws in Spain seem contradictory. Residents are allowed to use marijuana in private spaces, like cannabis clubs, but selling any
While recreational cannabis is technically legal in the state of Maine, less than 10% of the towns and cities in the state are allowing adult-use
As elections loom, Germany may be the next country to legalize recreational marijuana. While the German Federal Government legalized medical cannabis in 2017, smoking recreationally is still not government
France just launched their first-ever pilot program for medical cannabis. They are working closely with Aurora Germany GmbH, who recently sent the first shipment of marijuana
Italy is working to pass a new reform bill that decriminalizes the cultivation of cannabis plants for personal use, but cracks down harder on individuals
Since California first legalized medical marijuana in 1996, other states began to follow suit, and the cannabis industry has been booming ever since. Today, the
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