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International Cannabis Weekly
The week’s global cannabis news, read through the analyst’s lens — one sentence per story, sourced.
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Luxembourg will become the first European country to legalise cannabis for adult-use
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NICE guidelines prevent NHS cannabis treatments for epilepsy in the UK
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Mexican parliament invites public to weigh in on expected cannabis legalisation
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Bernie Sanders pledges to legalise cannabis if elected
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Feasibility study underway to use Irish bogs for cannabis cultivation
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Greece approves 26 licences for cannabis cultivation and processing facilities
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Europe
8 stories- Greece has issued 26 licences for cannabis cultivation and production
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- North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner backs cannabis legalisation
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- CBD marketing claims need stricter regulation in the UK
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- Jersey Deputy argues in favour of adult-use cannabis
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- Ireland adopts a 'three-strike' rule for cannabis users
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- MGC Pharma to open GMP compliant cannabis facility in Malta
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- France's cannabis prohibition disproportionately affects Muslim communities
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- Lack of a legal framework for cannabis cultivation in Spain causing black market boom
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United States
4 stories- Cannabis prevalence is increasing across the US
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- The Cannabis Banking Bill picks up momentum in the US Congress
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- Iowa approves bill to include chronic pain as a qualifying condition for medical cannabis
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- Florida state representative files bill to decriminalise cannabis
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Canada
1 story- Canadian natural health food stores call for the right to sell CBD
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LATAM & Caribbean
3 stories- Argentina opening up to cannabis oil for medical use
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- Mexico aims to become a cannabis cultivation powerhouse
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- El Salvador takes first steps towards legalising medical cannabis
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Africa & Middle East
4 stories- Health Ministry reforms will affect medical cannabis access in Israel
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- Zimbabwe approves cultivation of industrial hemp
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- Eastern Cape looks to boost local economy with legal cannabis industry
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- Israeli firm granted CUMCS GAP certification for Ugandan cannabis facility
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APAC
4 stories- Thailand receives first batch of medical cannabis oil for distribution
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- Regional representative urges Philippine president to rethink cannabis legislation
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- Folk practitioners given permission to prescribe medical cannabis in Thailand
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- Japan's attitude towards medical cannabis softening in light of market opportunities
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Oceania
4 stories- Sydney start-up targets exports to Asia in Australian joint venture
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- Australian government to prioritise licences for cannabis research projects
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- Amendments to New Zealand's Misuse of Drugs Bill passed in parliament
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- High cost and limited availability continue to obstruct cannabis access in Australia
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Health & Science
- Study examines effects of cannabis on brain neurochemistry
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- Cannabis legalisation reduces opioid-related deaths
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- One in seven Americans (14%) use CBD
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