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This article was originally published on Cannabis.net and appears here with permission. Last March, Germany announced that they would be legalizing recreational weed. Thousands of German residents are relieved that the country has finally legalized adult-use marijuana; medical use has been ...

European financial markets are under pressure as investors react to the results of the European Parliament elections held over the weekend. The elections, which determined the 720 members of the block’s parliament, have led to notable shifts in political power across several key countries....

In an address on Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin cautioned Germany on Ukraine using German weapons to strike Russian targets. He warned that such actions could lead to “very serious problems” and suggested that Russia might respond by providing long-range weapons to others...

Investors demanded more clarity from German healthcare group Fresenius SE regarding its intentions to relinquish strategic control over dialysis group Fresenius Medical Care AG (NYSE:FMS).  The investors’ call for transparency comes in the wake of Fresenius’s...

Climate activists are targeting the Gigafactory in Berlin Friday owned by electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA). The factory was shut down in a precautionary measure ahead of the event. Here's the latest. What Happened: A planned expansion by Tesla in Germany is facing pushback from...

The global cannabis trifecta has hit! The United States has finally rescheduled cannabis, moving it to Schedule III; the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have released a report deeming cannabis a safe medicine; and Germany has removed the...

Germany’s recent legislative overhaul in the cannabis sector marks a significant turning point not only for the nation but also for the European cannabis landscape.  Arthur De Cordova, CEO of Ziel and upcoming speaker at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, sheds light on the broader...

The state of California has vowed to have 100% clean power by 2045, but recent data showed that it was already reaching that goal, at least for a few hours each day. Data posted by the California Independent System Operator (ISO) revealed that in recent weeks, power supply generated through wind,...

Germany recently made headlines by legalizing recreational cannabis in February, joining Malta and Luxembourg as pioneers in the EU. The German parliament’s approval of the CanG bill marks a major shift in the nation’s drug policy, moving away from strict prohibitions. This legislation...

You may not see it or even hear about it but have no doubts: an enormous regulatory framework tsunami pushing global medical cannabis is happening right now.  Two Major Transatlantic Medical Cannabis Waves Start 2024 In the first two months of 2024, two significant catalytic events occurred,...

Sanity Group is leading a change in the perception and regulation of cannabis across Europe. Centering on the untapped potential of cannabinoids for health, the company based in Berlin is bridging historical misconceptions with modern recognition of cannabis’s benefits. Dual Approach:...

The news was trumpeted around the world: Germany, the European Union’s largest economy, surprised the global cannabis industry with the announcement of the legalization of cannabis for restricted recreational use, to be effective April 1. Additional regulations for collective private...

In a recent development, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), the parent company of Facebook, has announced that it will stop compensating news publishers for their content on the social media platform in Australia, France, and Germany. What Happened: Meta Platforms revealed on Wednesday that it will no...

A local water authority near Tesla Inc‘s (NASDAQ:TSLA) German gigafactory has reportedly accused the company of polluting local rivers, in what is a fresh environmental concern surrounding the EV-making plant. What Happened: The local water authority near Tesla’s Gigafactory in...

In a bid to secure military aid and sign bilateral security agreements, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to visit Germany and France amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. What Happened: Zelenskyy’s visit to Germany and France is scheduled for Friday. The primary objective of...