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Top story
Business of Cannabis Awards 2026: shortlist announced
The shortlist for the third annual Business of Cannabis Awards, Europe’s leading celebration of excellence across the cannabis sector, has been announced today.
Business of CannabisEvents & Industry
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Voices of Cannabis Europa: Sasho Stefanoski, CEO of PhCann International
Business of CannabisEvents & Industry
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Voices of Cannabis Europa: Green Success' Yuval Soiref on EU cannabis
Business of CannabisEUEvents & Industry
Europe
6 stories- Greece planning hemp flower ban despite warnings it could breach EU law
Business of CannabisGRRegulation
- Swiss cannabis industry group urges faster progress on national regulation framework
Hanf MagazinCHRegulation
- Bedrocan unveils new Bedromed medical cannabis product for European patients
NewsweedEUMedical
- More than 30% of licensed Portuguese cannabis companies lose or suspend INFARMED approval
CannaReporterPTRegulation
- Survey finds 92% of French people support access to medical cannabis
NewsweedFRMedical
- Hungary's new government faces growing pressure to reverse anti-drug policies
Business of CannabisHURegulation
United States
8 stories- Georgia governor signs bill expanding medical marijuana access and approving vaping products
Marijuana MomentUSMedical
- California assembly approves bill allowing marijuana dispensary drive-thru windows across state
Marijuana MomentUSAdult-use
- Indiana officials continue debates around cannabis policy and regional industry developments
kpcnews.comUSRegulation
- Congressional amendment advancing would let veterans receive medical cannabis recommendations through VA
Marijuana MomentUSMedical
- Michigan Marijuana Tours launches behind-the-scenes cannabis cultivation experiences for consumers
EIN NewsUSEvents & Industry
- Idaho medical cannabis advocacy group reports raising more than $150,000 for campaign
yahoo.comUSMedical
- Poll finds most Ohioans view marijuana as safe and socially acceptable
Marijuana MomentUSAdult-use
- Judge takes CMS hemp and marijuana CBD program under advisement amid growing evidence
newswire.comUSHemp & CBD
Canada
7 stories- Cronos Group's acquisition of Cannadelaar faces delays amid regulatory process
Cannabis IndustrieCABusiness & Investment
- Decline in active cannabis business licenses extends beyond two consecutive years
MJBizDailyCABusiness & Investment
- Retired Canadian senator continues campaign supporting broader cannabis reform efforts
ca.news.yahoo.comCARegulation
- Saskatchewan expands on-reserve cannabis refund program for Indigenous communities
StratCannCARegulation
- Nextleaf reports AGM results while expanding leadership through CCBC participation
TradingViewCABusiness & Investment
- Cronos reports first quarter 2026 financial results and strategic business developments
StratCannCABusiness & Investment
- High Tide announces additional insider share purchases following recent market activity
hightideinc.comCABusiness & Investment
LATAM & Caribbean
5 stories- Brazil surpasses 873,000 cannabis patients as São Paulo Cannabis Fair returns in 2026
Hanf MagazinBRMedical
- Caribbean island debating new rules for medical and adult-use cannabis market
SechatRegulation
- Maricá advances medical cannabis project with support from Brazilian health regulator ANVISA
SechatBRMedical
- Chile approves tougher cannabis penalties as constitutional court review looms
El PlanteoCLRegulation
- Bioxyne secures first Costa Rica medical cannabis flower supply agreement
CannabizCRMedical
Africa & Middle East
2 stories- Ghana and Vermont collaborate on industrial hemp marketplace development initiatives
Hemp GazetteGHUSHemp & CBD
- Hybrid seed technology innovations continue improving cannabis cultivation yields worldwide
Hemp GazetteHealth & Science
APAC
1 story- Pakistan's cannabis regulator advances Rs200 million facility refurbishment investment plan
pakistantoday.com.pkPKBusiness & Investment
Oceania
1 story- Ora Pharm acquires key Helius Therapeutics assets in significant New Zealand cannabis deal
CannabizNZBusiness & Investment
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