As regular Newsweed users will have noticed, we've been on hiatus for the past few weeks. But since there's no news to wait for us, here's a recap...
As regular Newsweed users will have noticed, we've been on hiatus for the past few weeks. But since there's no news to wait for us, here's a recap...
European legislators are lobbying the European Commission to raise the maximum «permitted» THC content (see below) in industrial hemp to 0.5%, in order to...
Medical cannabis company Tilray has obtained Italy's first-ever government authorization to distribute medical cannabis flowers to pharmacies across the country....
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, the Hungarian government has launched a vast campaign of repression presented as a moral crusade to protect...
Following the Assembly, the Czech Senate has approved an amendment to the penal code legalizing the possession and cultivation of cannabis. Legal limits on possession and...
As cannabis reform gathers pace across Europe, two major cities - Berlin and London - have taken center stage over the past two weeks,...
As France prepares to take the next step towards legalizing medical cannabis, a groundbreaking report, the fruit of months of work, has just been published....
Tom Félix, a 32-year-old Frenchman living in Malaysia, is currently engaged in a terrible legal battle. Arrested on August 9, 2023 in Langkawi,...
In recent weeks, the eternal debate over the legalization of cannabis has resurfaced, giving rise to countless interviews and analyses. While a growing consensus among...
Even in a city with over 160 coffeeshops, a new name can still cause a stir, especially when it's already famous online. Drewissharing, the...
As the legalization of medical cannabis in France seems closer than ever, Newsweed and Augur Associates will publish a groundbreaking report to take stock...
The Berlin Court of Appeal (KG) has confirmed that people serving a prison sentence of at least six months are entitled to own up to 50...
Cannabis remains the most widely used illicit substance in Europe, with 24 million adults, or 8.4% of the population aged 15 to 64,...
Ukraine has granted its first-ever import authorization for cannabis-based substances, officially launching the next phase of its post-legalization program. The Ukrainian...
In a major setback for the Italian government's attempt to crack down on the hemp industry, a court in Parma has ruled in favor of entrepreneur Luca Marola,...
Edito. What a surprise it was to read the Courrier des Lecteurs of France's biggest PQR newspaper 3 weeks ago:...
On April 29 and 30, 2025, the International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) held its flagship event at the Estrel Berlin, the world's largest hotel and...
German confectionery giant Haribo has recalled a batch of its famous Happy Cola F!ZZ jelly sweets in the Netherlands after several people, including...
The Czech Chamber of Deputies has approved by a clear majority of 142 out of 159 deputies the reform of the Czech penal code, which includes a relaxation...