‘It Saved Our Business’: Italy’s Farmers Turn Low Into High With Cannabis
Hemp cultivation for non-pharmaceutical could help revert desiccation of farm land.
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Meet the Cannabis Mayor of Augsburg, Germany
Martini Meinreiß is a former construction worker, who in his words, “got infected with the cannabis legalization virus” several years ago.
“Legal” Weed in Italy is a Joke
I was walking down a side street in Rome near the Spanish Steps when a sign leapt out at me: “Weed Shop.” Be still my Seattleite heart.
Germany Relaunches Cannabis Tender After Scuttling First Bid
At least three companies will be selected to grow 10,400 kilograms of medical cannabis in Germany over the next four years.
The Demand for Medical Marijuana in Germany Has Skyrocketed Over the Last Year — and It’s Costing Health Insurance Companies Millions
The demand for medical marijuana in Germany has skyrocketed since it was legalised in March last year, placing a greater burden on the country’s health insurance providers to cover the cost of prescriptions.
Cannabis Used to Grow Wild in Europe but Went Extinct Before First Farmers Arrived, Research Finds
Scientists now believe plant was commonplace on continent in prehistoric period.
Estonian District Adopts Cannabis Leaf as Its Flag Symbol After Online Poll
A rural Estonia town whose name literally means “cannabis” has voted to adopt a marijuana leaf as its official logo, a local official said Thursday.
Portuguese Doctors Back Marijuana Medicine as Bill Enters Parliament
Portugal’s influential Doctors’ Association called for the legalization of marijuana-based medicines on Thursday, the same day parliament started to debate a draft bill that goes even further in seeking to allow patients to grow pot at home.
The Swiss Cannabis Farm Aiming to Supply ‘Legal Weed’ Across Europe
With its low-THC and high-CBD products already on sale in Switzerland and France – and soon the UK – Swiss business CBD420 are keen to see clearer regulation around the supply of cannabis.
Poland Legalizes Medical Cannabis
Epilepsy, nausea caused by chemotherapy, chronic pain and symptoms of multiple sclerosis are among ailments that can be treated.
