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German municipalities gear up for cannabis research pilots
‘The way is clear’ for Germany’s growing list of municipalities, universities and cannabis businesses to launch model research projects into adult-use cannabis.
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Europe
6 stories- Portugal looking to become a global medical cannabis hub
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- Barney's Farm, Sensi Seeds and ILGM announce merger and IPO launch plans
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- Berlin reports drop in cannabis-related crime following legalisation
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- British Cannabis focuses on pioneering strain-specific sublingual oils
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- Automation, compliance and decontamination driving production efficiency globally
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- Poland's medical cannabis crackdown sees sales bump; Ireland's future uncertain
United States
6 stories- New data supports Epidiolex use for treating tuberous sclerosis complex
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- Texas proposes blanket THC ban expected to decimate hemp industry
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- GOP congressman and DC officials push to end federal ban on marijuana sales
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- New York expects US$1 billion in cannabis sales, urging local purchases
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- Canopy Growth completes acquisition of Acreage Holdings
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- US cannabis industry growth slows amid price compression and delayed federal reform
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Canada
6 stories- Canada's legalisation shifts consumers from illicit markets, youth use steady
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- Organigram acquires Motif for $90M, solidifying market leadership
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- Tilray Canada launches THC beverage campaign with XMG and Mollo
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- Organigram becomes Canada's largest cannabis company by market share
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- Only 5% of cannabis purchases in Canada now come from illicit sources
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- Xebra Brands extends warrants reflecting strategic business adjustments
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LATAM & Caribbean
4 stories- Paraguay plans to raise THC limits for hemp production to boost industry
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- Espírito Santo develops cannabis production programs for medicinal sector
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- Brazilian Ministry of Health to lead technical chamber on medicinal cannabis
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- Buenos Aires advances legislation for medicinal cannabis use
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Africa & Middle East
2 stories- South Africa's R28 billion cannabis industry faces major regulatory changes
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- Syqe Medical launches clinical trial of cannabis treatment for diabetes
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APAC
2 stories- Japan's CBD industry receives first public investments after regulatory reforms
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- Cannim to feature on global TV series 'High Science' promoting cannabis innovation
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Oceania
2 stories- Leafio opens new distribution facility in Sydney, expanding Australian reach
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- Rua Bioscience secures $12M funding despite challenging NZ market
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