The Netherlands cannabis

Often considered one of the most liberal countries on drugs, the Netherlands is introducing harsher penalties for drug-related crimes. Justice Minister David van Weel introduced a new bill proposing tougher penalties for various drug offenses, writes Born2Invest. The changes seek to make the...

The last few years have brought many changes to cannabis laws across Europe. Here are some of the latest cannabis developments from the United Kingdom, The Netherlands and Poland. UK Experts Raise Concerns About Two Trials On Medical Marijuana And Epilepsy University of College London is preparing...

Over the last several years, Europe has become more open-minded about medical and recreational marijuana. Here are some of the latest cannabis developments from Malta, Poland, The Netherlands, and Norway. Malta: Head Of Cannabis Regulatory Authority Says Harm Reduction Approach Is Working About...

Snoop Dogg is set to open his first licensed cannabis store, S.W.E.D., near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The name S.W.E.D. stands for Snoop’s signature phrase "Smoke Weed Every Day." This new store aims to be a cultural hub in Los Angeles, offering top-shelf premium...

“The world is a book and those who don't travel read only one page.” Saint Augustine Summer is here and it's time to pack your bags and do some sightseeing. Why not head over to Europe, which according to UN Tourism is the most popular tourist destination in the world. In 2023 alone,...

Over the last several years, Europe has become more open-minded about medical and recreational marijuana. Here are some of the latest cannabis developments from the Netherlands, Italy and The UK.  The Netherlands: Amsterdam Won't Join The Government's Legal Cannabis Trial  Members of the...

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema recently called for the legalization and regulation of cocaine.  "We have handed the market to unscrupulous criminals," Halsema said, according to High Times, citing an interview with the Dutch newspaper Financieele Dagblad.  "They earn billions. And in the meantime,...

George Bernard Shaw once said, “Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” When it comes to reforming stagnant marijuana attitudes and laws, institutional change needs to keep pace with shifts in society,...

Over the last couple of years, Europe has become more open-minded about medical and recreational marijuana. Here are some of the latest cannabis developments from the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Bailiwick of Guernsey, and Switzerland. Netherlands: Legal Cannabis Trial Program Kicks Off This Week...

France: Medical Marijuana Trial Program To Continue France will continue its experimental medical marijuana (MMJ) program, benefiting some 2,540 patients, confirmed the country’s Minister for Health Aurélien Rousseau, writes Business of Cannabis. The ...

Israel: NII To Fully Cover Medical Marijuana For Victims Of Hostilities Israel's National Insurance Institute (NII) will fully cover medical marijuana treatments with a metered inhaler for victims of terrorism or criminal violence, writes The Jerusalem Post. To make this possible,...

Smoking pot in Amsterdam's world-famous red light district will no longer be allowed. At least, legally. Under the new rules unveiled by the city lawmakers on Thursday, it will be illegal to smoke marijuana on the street in the red light district starting mid-May. Sex workers would have to...