
Bedrocan’s Bankruptcy Leaves Dutch Cannabis Patients in Limbo
Last week, the District Court of Northern Netherlands declared both Bedrocan Nederland B.V. and Bedrocan International B.V. bankrupt. Effectively ending the company’s two-decade run as…
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Last week, the District Court of Northern Netherlands declared both Bedrocan Nederland B.V. and Bedrocan International B.V. bankrupt. Effectively ending the company’s two-decade run as…

Germany’s hemp sector may be getting a legislative glow-up. On October 14th, the Bundestag’s Committee on Agriculture, Food and Home Affairs will hold a public…

Beard Bros and BRITISH CANNABIS™ have announced a commercial collaboration focused on developing and expanding cannabinoid products across the United Kingdom, Europe and North America….

Germany’s cannabis cultivation associations, the member-run clubs that let adults grow and share cannabis legally, are closing in on a round number that’s bound to…

For a while, Spain’s hemp industry worked off a simple assumption: stay under roughly 0.2% to 0.3% THC and your flower products were safe to…

The Netherlands has spent decades living with what officials call the “backdoor problem.” Coffeeshops could legally sell cannabis under a tolerance policy known as gedoogbeleid,…

Endometriosis is one of those conditions where the gap between how much it hurts and how little medicine can do about it stays frustratingly wide….

Last week, we covered how Circular AP oik.4941 dismantled Greece’s 0.3% THC threshold as a safe harbor for retailers. That story centered on THC. But…

Britain’s medical-cannabis patients have waited nearly eight years for a straight answer on whether the country’s 2018 reforms actually worked. They just got a little…

Czechia built a reputation as one of the more thoughtful regulators in the European cannabis space. Instead of banning kratom and low-risk cannabinoids outright, the…

Greek hemp shops built entire business models around one number: 0.3% THC. Stay under that threshold, the thinking went, and your product is legal. Circular…

Portugal built its reputation as Europe’s largest medical cannabis exporter on cultivation and processing capacity. That reputation now depends on something less visible: whether a…

From Schedule III in America and CBD regulation in Britain to legalization experiments in Germany, Colombia, Mexico and Australia, cannabis policy has entered a new…

For decades, the cannabis debate has split into two camps shouting past each other: one side warns that legal access breeds more use and more…

Aurora Cannabis has drawn a hard line. On September 2, 2026, its board of directors unanimously urged shareholders to reject Curaleaf’s hostile takeover bid and…
Aurora Cannabis has drawn a hard line. On September 2, 2026, its board of directors unanimously urged shareholders to reject Curaleaf’s hostile takeover bid and…

For decades, the Netherlands lived with a strange contradiction. Coffeeshops could legally sell cannabis over the counter, but they had no legal way to buy…

Germany did not simply cut cannabis flower from its statutory health insurance. It steered roughly 65,000 patients toward a replacement medical cannabis market whose core…

Two weeks ago, we warned that Germany’s reimbursement change would leave established patients in immediate limbo, because the law included no transition protection for people…

Germany did not pass a new cannabis law this summer. It did not touch an import quota. Instead, a single state health authority published a…

Hemp tea has existed in legal gray zones across Europe for years. Farmers grew it. Cafes served it. Retailers packaged it. And regulators mostly looked…

Billy Caldwell recently turned 21. He is seizure-free, thriving, and by his mother Charlotte’s account, he’s walking up steps he couldn’t manage not long ago…

Irish manufacturer brings commercial-scale, EU GMP-certified production and reliable supply to medicines produced through the UK’s regulated Specials pathway Athlone, Ireland — [18 August 2026]…

Cannabis has been legal in Canada since October 2018. In the years since, the market has grown fast, public attitudes have shifted, and more than…

Barcelona has been doing this for over a decade. Officials hold a press conference, declare war on the city’s cannabis social clubs (CSCs), headlines flare…

A government-backed study from Japan has delivered compelling evidence against one of the most persistent myths surrounding cannabis use. The research, published in Neuropsychopharmacology Reports…

Czech Republic President Petr Pavel has officially signed legislation that will reshape the nation’s approach to personal cannabis use and medical psilocybin. The reform, which…

The Czech Republic has reached a significant milestone in cannabis reform as lawmakers pass groundbreaking legislation that will reshape the country’s approach to cannabis possession…

As the cannabis industry eyes international expansion, Europe is emerging as the next frontier. With the implementation of Germany’s Cannabis Act in April 2024, the…

Thailand, once the forefront leader in Asia for cannabis decriminalization, has now officially taken a sharp turn away from recreational cannabis use. With declared intentions…

Berlin doesn’t just do nightlife and politics. It cooks—and in Charlottenburg, it cooks with soul. Right there on Schlüterstraße, just off the tourist trail but…

When it comes to cannabis lounges, The Tribe Berlin is setting new standards in an emerging space. In a city known for its deep roots…

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that can severely impact quality of life, with symptoms like intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. While traditional…

We’re not here to watch the cannabis game from the sidelines—we’re in it to grow it. That’s why Beard Bros Pharms is heading to London…

Ukraine has officially taken a major step in its healthcare reform by granting the first-ever permit to import medical marijuana products into the country. This…

On April 29th-30th, 2025, the International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) held its flagship event at the Estrel Berlin, Germany’s largest hotel and conference center. The…

As Germany steps confidently into the era of cannabis legalization, German cannabis industry players—both seasoned professionals and eager startups—face a dynamic market with evolving regulations,…

The cannabis industry is undergoing a global shift. While the United States has been a leader in cannabis reform and innovation, legislative roadblocks are causing…

When you talk about legacy, it’s not just about who was first—it’s about who’s still standing and still setting the bar. In the heart of…

When you think of fries, what comes to mind? A sad side dish? Fast food filler? Not here. Not now. Not at Frittenwerk. Nestled in…

In what marks a significant milestone for cannabis legislation in Europe, the upper house of Germany, the Bundesrat, last Friday gave the green light to…

In a recent interview by the Thailand Health Minister regarding the countries plan to ban the recreational use of cannabis by the end of 2024…

The International Cannabis Business Conference is the leading cannabis business to business (B2B) event series on the planet, with previous conferences taking place in several countries on…

Germany’s decision to loosen its cannabis policies has sent ripples through the advocacy community and the global market. The passage of a major cannabis reform…

The budding cannabis industry has entered yet another stormy phase as Israel, one of the world’s most progressive medical cannabis markets, launches an investigation into…

In a decision that may very well be a harbinger of change in Europe’s approach to cannabis policy, Germany’s Traffic Light Coalition—comprising the Greens, the…

Germany has been making headlines recently due to the news that cannabis legalization is on the horizon. This exciting development comes from an update by…

Thailand’s flurry of legislation surrounding cannabis has been a hot topic in the international community. In June 2022, the country made headlines when it became…

The Czech Republic’s adult-use cannabis plan has been making waves in Europe, as it offers a unique opportunity for home cultivation and the establishment of…

The topic of medical cannabis legalization in Ukraine is a contentious issue that has been met with both support and opposition. In December, the Ukrainian…
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