Marc and Jodie Emery; The Interview

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France and the medicinal use of cannabis

In France, the laws on cannabis are very strict. Even medicinal use, with the exception of the Sativa spray for MS-patients, is not allowed. Nevertheless, the third edition of the UFCM iCare symposium on the use of cannabinoids in medicine was held in Strasbourg. This symposium was opened by a representative of the Mayor of […]

Big cannabis fields in Vienna?

Cannabis News Network visited a plantation in Vienna, where it is legal to grow and sell cannabis seedlings. In some countries, such as Uruguay or the United States (in Washington and Colorado) the growing and use of cannabis is regulated. But if you visit Austria, you will come across huge plantations filled with cannabis seedlings, without […]

Professor Mechoulam, the Godfather of THC

The Israeli Professor Raphael Mechoulam was the key speaker at the third edition of the UFCM iCare symposium in Strasbourg. The symposium was held on October 22nd 2014, when more than 150 health professionals, researchers and patients gathered to discuss the progress of medicinal cannabis.

Marc Emery & Jodie Emery nominated for a Cannabis Culture Award during Cultiva 2014

During the seventh edition of the Cultiva Hemp Fair in Vienna, the Canadian cannabis activists Marc and Jodie Emery were nominated for a Cannabis Culture Award! This is a special award for those who make a difference when it comes to the acceptance of cannabis and hemp in all its forms, the world over.

15% THC as a maximum?

Should there be a ban on the level of THC within cannabis? Different counties are dealing with this question such as Uruguay, and recently the Dutch government discussed the topic.

Why aren’t we building more with hemp? – Part 2

Hemp could save the environment and the use of bio-based materials is, one possible solution. Part 2 of ‘Hemp in construction’ dives deeper into this matter.

Amsterdam’s Cannabis Liberation Day 2014 in review (Cannabis Bevrijdingsdag)

On the 15th of June 2014 the Dutch annual Cannabis Liberation Day was held for the 6th time in Amsterdam. Although cannabis is tolerated to a certain extent in the Netherlands, it is still necessary to make a stand. This free event attracts visitors from all around the world, and the Hemp Market sells a […]

Cannabis: the WHO vs. the Pharmaceutical industry

The pharmaceutical industry is (and has been for a long time) one of the forces trying to oppose the legalization of cannabis. But there is also a very positive signal in this matter.

How is the world going to regulate medicinal cannabis? – Cannabis News Network

How is the world going to regulate medicinal cannabis? This episode of Cannabis News Network is taking a look at this question.