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Italian government pushes hemp flower ban using emergency powers
The final nail in the coffin of Italy’s booming ‘cannabis light’ sector appears to have been hammered into place by the government, after months of the industry battling for its survival.
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PhCann named headline sponsor of Cannabis Europa London 2025
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Cannabis industry supply chain already feeling effects of Trump's tariffs
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Europe
7 stories- Austria rules out cannabis tourism despite signs of regional relaxation
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- Malta proposes new amendments to tighten recreational cannabis legislation
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- Flintshire council protects medicinal cannabis from discrimination
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- Germany's cannabis reform: what's changed one year after partial legalisation?
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- Vaporised cannabis significantly improves multiple sclerosis symptoms, study shows
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- Man behind global success of Epidyolex betting on Ananda Pharma
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- Pre-register interest for European Cannabis Intelligence Hub
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United States
6 stories- Maryland passes bill shielding minor cannabis convictions from public view
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- FDA hammered by lawmakers on Capitol Hill for allowing intoxicating hemp industry to flourish
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- Cannabis industry targets Trump with US$1 million ad push urging reform
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- New Delaware bill seeks to resolve FBI dispute delaying adult-use cannabis rollout
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- Pennsylvania GOP senator backs cannabis legalisation to fund legacy investment fund
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- Judge approves Minnesota cannabis rules, paving way for legal sales
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Canada
6 stories- Tilray reports decline in cannabis sales, lowers 2025 forecast
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- Legalisation has displaced the illicit cannabis market, Canadian research finds
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- HYTN earns GMP certification for US, Bermuda and Israel export markets
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- NFL-backed cannabinoid research trial enters next phase with Rapid Dose Therapeutics
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- Rubicon Organics releases 2024 financial results, outlines new growth strategy
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- Nova Scotia looks to authorise cannabis sales through Mi'kmaw communities
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LATAM & Caribbean
5 stories- Bill aims to regulate cannabis-based medicine production and sales in Brazil
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- Ease Labs looks to produce first domestically made cannabis capsules in Brazil
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- Panama introduces new framework to regulate access to medical cannabis products
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- Inside Paraguayan pressed cannabis: how it's produced and the dangers it poses
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- Campaigners fight for cannabis policy reform in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
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Africa & Middle East
1 story- South Africa health minister admits skipping consultation on cannabis food ban
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APAC
1 story- One year on: medicinal cannabis shows real-world benefits for pain and mental health
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Oceania
3 stories- Australian research confirms long-term cannabis relief for chronic conditions
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- NSW Drug Summit renews calls for reform of outdated cannabis driving laws
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- Cann Group secures $712K in funding as share price dips in early trading
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