International Cannabis Weekly: 449

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.

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VOICES OF CANNABIS EUROPA: SASHO STEFANOSKI, CEO OF PHCANN INTERNATIONAL

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VOICES OF CANNABIS EUROPA: GREEN SUCCESS’ YUVAL SOIREF ON EU CANNABIS

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• Greece is planning a hemp flower ban despite the warnings it could breach EU law.
• Swiss cannabis industry group urges faster progress on national regulation framework.
• Bedrocan has unveiled new Bedromed medical cannabis product for European patients.
• More than 30% of licensed Portuguese cannabis companies lose or suspend INFARMED approval.
• A new survey has found 92% of French people support access to medical cannabis.
• Hungary’s new government faces growing pressure to reverse longstanding anti-drug policies.

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• Georgia governor signs bill expanding medical marijuana access and approving vaping products.
• California assembly approves bill allowing marijuana dispensary drive-thru windows across state.
• Indiana officials continue debates around cannabis policy and regional industry developments.
• Congressional amendment advancing would let veterans receive medical cannabis recommendations through VA.
• Michigan Marijuana Tours launches behind-the-scenes cannabis cultivation experiences for consumers.
• Idaho medical cannabis advocacy group reports raising more than $150,000 for campaign.
• New poll finds most Ohioans view marijuana as safe and socially acceptable.
• Judge takes CMS hemp and marijuana CBD program under advisement amid growing evidence.

• Cronos Group’s acquisition of Cannadelaar faces delays amid regulatory process.
• Decline in active cannabis business licenses extends beyond two consecutive years.
• Retired Canadian senator continues campaign supporting broader cannabis reform efforts.
• Saskatchewan expands on-reserve cannabis refund program for Indigenous communities.
• Nextleaf reports AGM results while expanding leadership through CCBC participation.
• Cronos reports first quarter 2026 financial results and strategic business developments.
• High Tide announces additional insider share purchases following recent market activity.

• Brazil surpasses 873,000 cannabis patients as São Paulo Cannabis Fair returns in 2026.
• Caribbean island is debating new rules for medical and adult-use cannabis market.
• Maricá advances medical cannabis project with support from Brazilian health regulator ANVISA.
• Chile approves tougher cannabis penalties as constitutional court review looms.
• Bioxyne has secured first Costa Rica medical cannabis flower supply agreement.

• Pakistan’s cannabis regulator advances Rs200 million facility refurbishment investment plan.
• Ora Pharm acquires key Helius Therapeutics assets in significant New Zealand cannabis deal.

• Ghana and Vermont collaborate on industrial hemp marketplace development initiatives.
• Hybrid seed technology innovations continue improving cannabis cultivation yields worldwide.