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Zurich extends its pilot project for regulated cannabis sales until 2028
The city of Zurich plans to extend its pilot project for regulated cannabis sales until 2028, two years beyond the originally planned date. Dubbed “Züri-Can,” the initiative was launched to test alternatives to prohibition and study the social and health effects of legal access to cannabis.
NewsweedCHAdult-use
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Significant variation in standards found across UK medical pharmacies
Cannabis HealthGBMedical
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American Council of Cannabis Medicine launches initiative to improve patient access
Cannabis Business TimesUSMedical
Europe
8 stories- Germany's TÜV organisation calls for tougher cannabis road traffic laws
Hanf MagazinDERegulation
- Portuguese start-up Nau Verde aims to revolutionise hemp textile industry
CannaReporterPTBusiness & Investment
- CannaZores returns to Terceira Island with focus on science and sustainability
CannaReporterPTEvents & Industry
- Germany approves 343 new cannabis cultivation associations nationwide
Cannabis IndustrieDERegulation
- Dutch 'Cannabus' tour resumes to promote cannabis policy awareness and reform
Cannabis IndustrieNLEvents & Industry
- Goodrays extends range outside CBD drinks with cognitive performance product
Yahoo FinanceHemp & CBD
- Alternaleaf launches UK's first dedicated women's health cannabis service
Business of CannabisGBMedical
- Micro-credential course in cannabis metrology open for enrolment until 18 October
CannaReporterEvents & Industry
United States
8 stories- New York distributes first $5 million in cannabis reinvestment grants
Business of CannabisUSRegulation
- Ohio lawmakers advance proposal to roll back voter-approved cannabis law
Marijuana MomentUSRegulation
- Pennsylvania senators approve bipartisan bill to establish new cannabis regulatory agency
Marijuana MomentUSRegulation
- Alcohol industry intensifies lobbying against hemp drinks as Congress weighs THC limits
Marijuana MomentUSHemp & CBD
- Minnesota signs cannabis compact with Prairie Island Indian Community
twincities.comUSRegulation
- US Supreme Court poised to decide if federal gun ban applies to cannabis users
NORMLUSRegulation
- Michigan industry group files legal challenge against proposed cannabis tax increase
NORMLUSRegulation
- Massachusetts campaign to end adult-use cannabis market nears signature goal
Cannabis Business TimesUSAdult-use
Canada
6 stories- Rubicon Organics secures Health Canada cultivation licence for Cascadia facility
Cannabis Business TimesCABusiness & Investment
- Survey shows cannabis popularity declining among consumers in Quebec
montreal.citynews.caCAHealth & Science
- Village Farms introduces innovative one-way aroma valve in Pure Sunfarms packaging
quiverquant.comCABusiness & Investment
- Akanda Corp increases investment in cannabis ventures to expand international footprint
newsfilecorp.comCABusiness & Investment
- Adastra Holdings completes sale of multiple subsidiaries in restructuring move
Investing NewsCABusiness & Investment
- Organigram Global announces update to CEO succession plans as search continues
Business WireCABusiness & Investment
LATAM & Caribbean
2 stories- Colombia intensifies national debate over future of drug policy reform
El PlanteoCORegulation
- Argentina's cannabis industry facing stagnation despite huge market potential
cronista.comARBusiness & Investment
Africa & Middle East
2 stories- Kenya's cannabis culture blending in with music and art in growing creative scene
High TimesKEEvents & Industry
- Experts say medicinal cannabis could boost Nigeria's economy and innovation
newtelegraphng.comNGMedical
Oceania
2 stories- New Zealand Medicinal Cannabis Council reveals agenda for 2025 industry day
CannabizNZEvents & Industry
- Australia's ODC confirms import delays as unused permits limit national cannabis quota
CannabizAUMedical
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