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South African Producer To List On Johannesburg Stock Exchange

Written by Marguerite Arnold on October 19, 2021. Posted in Business.

In a first of its kind, a Gauteng based cannabis producer has listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Tuesday October 12 last week was a red-letter day of sorts for the South African cannabis industry (not to mention the regional discussion beyond that plus destination markets). Cilo Cybin...

“Trivializing The Joint?” German Police Unions Speak Out Against More Legalization

Written by Marguerite Arnold on October 19, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Head of Police Union speaks out against recreational reform as coalition talks for new government continue with parties in favour of forward progress on cannabis issues In a clear clash of values as well as a sign that German politics are changing, the head of the country’s police union, GdP,...

U.S. Cannabis Arrests Reduced More Than 30 Percent In 2020

Written by Johnny Green on October 12, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Cannabis prohibition is one of the most harmful public policies in human history. Prohibition negatively impacts lives wherever it exists, including and especially within the criminal justice system. Thankfully, cannabis prohibition is dwindling across the globe, including in the United States. All...

‘Overwhelming Majority’ Of Feedback For Legalization Bill In Malta Is Positive

Written by Johnny Green on October 12, 2021. Posted in Politics.

When it comes to the next country to legalize cannabis for adult use, Malta is probably not the first country that comes to mind. However, momentum for cannabis legalization is extremely strong in Malta right now. A cannabis legalization measure has been introduced in Malta, and the government is...

German Study Shows Dramatic Increase In Cannabis Consumption

Written by Marguerite Arnold on October 4, 2021. Posted in Cultural.

A study by UKE-Hamburg shows that the number of cannabis users in Europe has increased more than 25% over the second decade of the century. According to a study conducted by the Centre for Interdisciplinary Addiction Research at the University of Hamburg and the Technical University of Dresden, evaluated...

Which Way Are The Winds Of Recreational Cannabis Blowing In Europe?

Written by Marguerite Arnold on October 4, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Several countries have decided to delay their plans for recreational markets – apparently in response to the German national elections In a strange response apparently to the results of the German elections, both Portugal and Luxembourg have just announced delays and review of their decisions...

Czech Republic Is Wrongfully Trying To Punish Cannabis Educators

Written by Johnny Green on October 2, 2021. Posted in Cultural.

Cannabis media resources play a vital role in the cannabis community and beyond. For many years, efforts to spread the truth about the cannabis plant were difficult because mainstream media outlets around the world helped perpetuate misleading, and in some cases, blatantly false information about...

Scotland Decriminalizes Drug Possession

Written by Marguerite Arnold on September 27, 2021. Posted in Politics.

Scotland’s new policy covers all ‘illegal drugs” including cannabis in a surprise turn of events. In a surprise announcement, Class A substances have been effectively decriminalized in Scotland. This includes cannabis. According to the lord advocate, Dorothy Bain QC. this is a “diversion...

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