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Austria sees record imports of medical cannabis in 2021
New data obtained by Prohibition Partners by means of a freedom of information process shows that Austria likely continues to have one of the largest populations accessing legal medical cannabis in Europe. However, progress in patient access is slow, and remains very restricted when compared to neighbouring Germany and especially so when compared to North America.
Prohibition PartnersATMedical
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Spain set to become latest country to legalise medical cannabis
inews.co.ukESMedical
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Cannabis tourism in the US adds more than US$17 billion to local economies
Business of CannabisUSBusiness & Investment
Europe
8 stories- German government urged to focus on detail rather than speed in adult-use cannabis roll-out
BusinessCannDEAdult-use
- Cellular Goods reports slower than expected growth with £13K revenue for last six months
BusinessCannGBBusiness & Investment
- IMC reduces cannabis extract prices below illicit-market level
Apotheke AdhocDEBusiness & Investment
- Adult-use cannabis market attracts attention from overseas venture capitalists
Hemp.imDEBusiness & Investment
- First CSU politician in Germany comes out in support of cannabis legalisation
bild.deDERegulation
- DGS provides update on status and potential opportunity of CBD within French pharmacies
NewsweedFRHemp & CBD
- Cannamedical conducts study on cannabis use for pain management
Hanf MagazinDEHealth & Science
- PharmaCielo ships 300kg of CBD oil to Spain as revenue growth continues
NewswireESBusiness & Investment
United States
6 stories- Austin voters approve referendum preventing police from enforcing cannabis possession laws
Cannabis IndustrieUSAdult-use
- Ayr Wellness reports quarterly results with 90% year-on-year revenue increase
Cannabis Business TimesUSBusiness & Investment
- Medical cannabis sales fall in Arizona as adult-use increases significantly
tucsonweekly.comUSAdult-use
- South Dakota officials verify sufficient signatures to qualify for November ballot
Marijuana MomentUSAdult-use
- Meredith Holt at Atlantia Clinical Trials says science is key to effective CBD regulations
HempTodayUSHemp & CBD
- Farming legislation establishing legality of industrial hemp in North Carolina passes senate
HempTodayUSHemp & CBD
Canada
9 stories- Cigarette sales slump in New Brunswick whilst cannabis sales soar after pandemic boost
CBCCAAdult-use
- Aurora Cannabis announces US$125 million deal led by Canaccord Genuity and BMO Capital Markets
420 IntelCABusiness & Investment
- Prince George Airport partners with Copilot dispensary pioneering cannabis for travel
matadornetwork.comCABusiness & Investment
- Entourage Health's Q1 revenue increased 17% sequentially to C$12.4 million
New Cannabis VenturesCABusiness & Investment
- Item 9 Labs acquires Sessions Cannabis to fast-track Canadian market entry
420 IntelCABusiness & Investment
- Ikanik Farms changes name to Pideka Group Inc. for securities exchange listing
ca.finance.yahoo.comCABusiness & Investment
- Harvest One Cannabis reports revenue jump with higher US cannabis health product sales
ProactiveCABusiness & Investment
- Canadian federal government sanctions drug decriminalisation programme in British Columbia
Marijuana MomentCARegulation
- High Tide acquires Bud Heaven, adding two retail stores in Ontario
PR NewswireCABusiness & Investment
LATAM & Caribbean
5 stories- Nearly half of cannabis sales in Uruguay now occur in legal market after four years
NewsweedUYAdult-use
- Argentina's ARICCAME aims to encourage harmonious industry development by region
harrisbricken.comARRegulation
- Brazilian bill to encourage cannabis research in Goiania approved by CCJ
SechatBRMedical
- Colombian presidential favourite is firm supporter of cannabis legalisation
El PlanteoCORegulation
- Latin America experiences surge in cannabis tourism including themed tours and hotels
SechatBusiness & Investment
Africa & Middle East
6 stories- Sweetwaters produces one ton of 26% THC flower for Australian pharmaceutical client
Cannabiz AfricaZABusiness & Investment
- South African medicinal cannabis growers targeting European market, particularly Germany
The South AfricanZABusiness & Investment
- Zambia National Service plans cannabis farm in Luapula Province
lusakatimes.comZMBusiness & Investment
- Cannabis liberalisation in Africa welcome but small producers being priced out
AllAfricaRegulation
- Global brand Cookies opens largest cannabis pharmacy in Israel
Cannabis Magazine (Israel)ILMedical
- Israeli researchers use repurposed plant to grow cannabis with enhanced THC and CBG levels
The Times of IsraelILHealth & Science
APAC
4 stories- Japanese Ministry of Health set to hold talks around cannabis legalisation
High TimesJPRegulation
- Bhumjaithai party credits cannabis law changes for electoral success in Thailand
Bangkok PostTHRegulation
- Thailand's DLT pushes for law banning public transport drivers from cannabis use
The Nation (Thailand)THRegulation
- Thai government set to launch mobile app for cannabis grower registration next week
thaienquirer.comTHRegulation
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