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EU law could block German health ministry's plan to ban telemedicine for cannabis health prescriptions
Telemedicine and access to medical cannabis via online platforms have become a central issue in Germany’s cannabis sector, drawing scrutiny from policymakers and healthcare professionals.
Business of CannabisDERegulation
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Sri Lanka's president surprises with pro-market pivot
ReutersLKRegulation
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White House exploring 'all options' for cannabis rescheduling
Cannabis Business TimesUSRegulation
Europe
8 stories- EU preparing to decide on THC limits and future of industrial hemp
Hanf MagazinEURegulation
- Curaleaf teams up with Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society to improve prescriber education in the UK
Cannabis HealthGBMedical
- Aurora Cannabis invests in new German manufacturing facility for European operations
Cannabis Business TimesDEBusiness & Investment
- Unions fight to protect workers' rights for patients using medical cannabis in UK
Cannabis HealthGBMedical
- Rizzle Kicks star partners with UK clinic to raise awareness of men's mental health through cannabis
Cannabis HealthGBMedical
- Leiden coffeeshops request permission to double cannabis stock limits to 1,000 grams
nltimes.nlNLRegulation
- Mamedica secures £4.5m funding round led by Casa Verde for UK medical cannabis expansion
PR NewswireGBBusiness & Investment
- Astrasana launches AST Premium line of cannabis flowers in Switzerland
Business of CannabisCHBusiness & Investment
United States
6 stories- Texas introduces emergency rules banning hemp sales to anyone under 21 years of age
Marijuana MomentUSRegulation
- California approves tax relief measures to support struggling cannabis growers statewide
times-standard.comUSRegulation
- Minnesota organisations receive grants for cannabis education and community outreach
bemidjipioneer.comUSEvents & Industry
- Pelorus Capital Group introduces new growth equity strategy focused on cannabis sector ownership
Business WireUSBusiness & Investment
- Wana Brands launches hemp-derived THC edibles and drinks across Georgia
Cannabis Business TimesUSAdult-use
- Rochester medical dispensary begins recreational cannabis sales to local customers
kttc.comUSAdult-use
Canada
4 stories- High Tide to open three new Canna Cabana retail locations in Ontario
Stock TitanCABusiness & Investment
- Innocan Pharma partners with animal sanctuary to trial CBD injections for injured animals
NewswireCAHemp & CBD
- Federal gridlock continues to slow progress despite rising US demand for Canadian cannabis exports
Investing NewsCARegulation
- BCGEU strike leads to cannabis store shortages across British Columbia warehouses
theprovince.comCABusiness & Investment
LATAM & Caribbean
4 stories- Colombian universities may conduct academic, non-commercial research into medical cannabis
InfobaeCOMedical
- Salta council approves new project supporting medicinal cannabis use in Argentina
elintra.com.arARMedical
- Cannabis company announces $401 million investment in decentralised artificial intelligence solutions
SechatBusiness & Investment
- Uruguay has officially added CBD products to national healthcare system coverage
SechatUYHemp & CBD
Africa & Middle East
2 stories- InterCure announces strategic acquisition of ISHI to expand medical cannabis operations in Israel
Yahoo FinanceILBusiness & Investment
- South African lab seeks partner to develop contaminant-free cannabis cultivation research
timeslive.co.zaZAHealth & Science
APAC
2 stories- Sri Lanka is considering introducing new cannabis policies as part of broader drug reforms
NewsweedLKRegulation
- China and Italy have both agreed to fund major hemp investment project based in Kazakhstan
NewsweedKZCNITBusiness & Investment
Oceania
4 stories- Neurotech to launch paediatric cannabis drug through Australia's authorised prescriber network
CannabizAUMedical
- Humacology reports positive outcomes from cannabis studies on women's health and PTSD treatment
CannabizAUHealth & Science
- Australian Pharmacy Board targets unsafe supply practices of medicinal cannabis products
retailpharmacymagazine.com.auAUMedical
- New South Wales government rejects full cannabis overhaul but leaves room for future reform
CannabizAURegulation
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