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How this tiny country took a global lead on cannabis research – Cannabis News

With its government’s approval, Israel has been a pioneer in medical cannabis research and development for more than 50 years.

Argentina Province of Chubut Legalizes Medical Marijuana

Medical marijuana is about to become a part of the public health care system in the southern Argentinean province of Chubut – making it the first jurisdiction in South America to allow cannabis into the healthcare system.

Majority in Dutch Parliament Supports Legalizing Commercial Cultivation

After a backroom meeting between political party leaders, a slim majority of Dutch Parliament has aligned behind a proposal to regulate the flow of cannabis that feeds the country’s coffeeshops. If enacted, the new system would bring the Netherlands closer to the legal, adult-use markets emerging across North America.

The Netherlands comes a step closer to legalised marijuana cultivation

‘‘Legalising cannabis plants would benefit health’.

Northern Ireland: Ex police chief in cannabis rethink call

A former deputy chief constable has said it may be time to reconsider de-criminalising cannabis.

Spain: Barcelona's marijuana clubs want to legalize, and parliament agrees

It’s a pleasant summer evening in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter. The plazas are bustling, and it seems every bit of storefront is a bar or a restaurant. But one inconspicuous door opens to a different kind of place.

A Visit to ‘Leaves of Grass’ Cannabis Lounge in Bologna, Italy

Cannabis is coming out of the shadows in Italy. 

Mexico president following California marijuana vote: state lawmaker – Cannabis News

Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto, who has proposed liberalizing his country's drug laws, privately asked California lawmakers visiting Mexico about a state measure to legalize recreational marijuana, a state legislator said on Thursday.

Colombia's clandestine cannabis growers keen to come out of the shadows

Farmers in northern Cauca province, the centre of the country’s marijuana cultivation, have formed a co-op to capitalise on legalisation of the pot trade.

Major rise in amount of cannabis sold by German pharmacies

While highly regulated, the amount of medicinal cannabis sold by German pharmacies has almost doubled in just one year. 


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