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Italy's hemp industry fights for survival after controversial Security Bill amendment approved
Italy’s government has approved a controversial amendment to its Security Bill, which, if passed by the Chamber and Senate, would effectively close the country’s hemp industry.
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Landmark Philippines medical cannabis bill may set standard in region
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U.S. cannabis sales hit all-time record of $32B in June
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Europe
6 stories- German trade groups unite against spread of intoxicating hemp substances
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- Village Farms delays cannabis trial citing regulatory uncertainty
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- Stenocare wins approval for innovative medical cannabis oil in Germany Q4 2024
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- Medical cannabis price drops 50% in Germany with more strains available
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- France becomes Europe's largest hemp producer to cut carbon emissions
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- Germany reports 400% surge in medical cannabis prescriptions post-CanG with halved prices
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United States
6 stories- Growlink secures strategic investment from Snoop Dogg's Casa Verde Capital
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- Senate committee blocks D.C. recreational cannabis sales
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- Verano Holdings launches adult-use cannabis in Ohio
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- Mike Tyson's cannabis partnership expands to California retailers
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- New Hampshire governor signs laws expanding medical cannabis access
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- Nevis Brands licensing deal brings Major cannabis beverages to New Jersey
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Canada
6 stories- Organigram's nanoemulsion technology accelerates cannabis delivery
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- Aurora Cannabis unveils CBD lozenge with strategic partner
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- High Tide announces $10.8M subordinated debt facility closing
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- Health Canada recalls cannabis batch with incorrect THC and CBD values
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- ROSE LifeScience receives research license from Health Canada
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- Nova announces Q2 2024 results and CEO leadership transition
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LATAM & Caribbean
4 stories- Jamaica Cannabis Licensing Authority workers urge auditor investigation
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- Dominica establishes authority to regulate medicinal cannabis
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- Akras launches at 3rd Medical Cannabis Fair in Brazil
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- Uruguay public divided on cannabis regulation effectiveness
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Africa & Middle East
2 stories- IM Cannabis Corp. reports Q2 2024 results
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- Morocco to grant 3,000 legal cannabis farming permits in 2024
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APAC
1 story- Philippine medical cannabis legalization bill could position country as regional leader
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Oceania
3 stories- Auckland's Whakamana Cannabis Museum reopens as NZ's first legal dispensary
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- Australian medical cannabis firms leverage relaxed European regulations
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- NSW inquiry considers decriminalising recreational cannabis
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