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France finally unveils long-awaited blueprint for full medical cannabis rollout
France’s four-year campaign to launch a fully regulated generalised medical cannabis framework is finally being realised, just weeks after thousands of participants in France’s medical cannabis ‘experiment’ prepared to wean themselves off treatment.
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2 more Swiss adult-use cannabis pilot trials could soon be approved
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Interactive intelligence hub for the European industry launching soon
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Europe
7 stories- Celadon Pharmaceuticals announces plans to de-list
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- A quarter of UK adults unaware medical cannabis can be legally prescribed by NHS
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- Italy's hemp and CBD market generating €2 billion and employing 20,000 people
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- Bioxyne secures investment for cultivation facilities in UK and Czech Republic
- EUDA study shows drop in cannabis traces in wastewater, rise in stimulants
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- Xebra Brands explores strategic options after receiving Dutch cannabis licence
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- Pre-register interest for European Cannabis Intelligence Hub
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United States
6 stories- Virginia's governor vetoes adult-use cannabis legalisation for second consecutive year
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- New Hampshire Senate committee reviews cannabis bills passed by House
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- Tennessee lawmakers earmarked to consider new marijuana and hemp bills this week
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- Minnesota's adult-use cannabis sales move closer as judge reviews draft rules
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- US-China tariffs could have knock-on effects on American cannabis industry
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- Outdoor cannabis cultivation could cut emissions by up to 76%, new study finds
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Canada
6 stories- Cannabis stocks positioned for growth amid new North American regulatory shifts
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- Organigram rebrands to reflect leadership in Canada and global cannabis markets
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- Aurora Cannabis announces discovery of powdery mildew-resistant cultivars
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- MTL Cannabis Corp announces OTCQB listing to reach new US investors
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- Auxly reports full-year 2024 results, outlining financial challenges and outlook
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- Canadian cannabis flower prices continuing to climb through February 2025
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LATAM & Caribbean
4 stories- Anvisa debates changes to cannabis product regulations during latest Dicol meeting
SechatBRRegulation
- Argentina's INSAE and ARICCAME under fire for blocking cannabis trade
El PlanteoARRegulation
- Chilean lawmakers and 40+ groups call for end to cannabis criminalisation and clear rules
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- Paraguay prepares for legal production of marijuana with participation of 10,000 producers
SechatPYRegulation
Africa & Middle East
2 stories- South Africa reverses hemp food ban and pledges broader cannabis industry consultation
HempTodayZARegulation
- Botswana hosts major hemp Indaba to chart new regulatory landscape for growth
Cannabiz AfricaBWEvents & Industry
APAC
1 story- Stocktake raises $3M for cannabis market push across Europe as part of expansion plans
themercury.com.auEUBusiness & Investment
Oceania
3 stories- Australia's drug-driving rules for medical cannabis patients under scrutiny
CannabizAURegulation
- Lyphe Australia's GM joins Cannatrek to support national cannabis expansion plans
CannabizAUBusiness & Investment
- University of South Australia develops new tech to improve bioavailability of CBD
CannabizAUHemp & CBD
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