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Thailand moves closer to decriminalizing marijuana

Thailand moves closer to decriminalizing marijuana 11.02.2022

Only cannabis containing over 0.2% of the psychoactive ingredient THC remains illegal. The intent behind the move is to promote use of cannabis for medicinal purposes and build an industry around such products.

In the Middle East, culture around recreational drugs is changing

In the Middle East, culture around recreational drugs is changing 05.02.2022

Smoking cannabis on social media and sharing jokes about getting stoned are leading to more openness about recreational drug use in a region where intoxication of any kind is usually frowned upon.

A brief cultural history of hemp

A brief cultural history of hemp 31.01.2022

Whether the Chinese emperor, the prophet Moses or the US founding fathers: the hemp plant was part of people's everyday lives for millennia — and not just as an intoxicant.

Cannabis legalization: Health risks and benefits

Cannabis legalization: Health risks and benefits 26.01.2022

Better sex and protection from COVID-19 versus reduced cognitive ability and long-term damage — the science is split when it comes to the risks and uses of the cannabis plant for youth in particular.

A close-up of hemp plants

Cannabis: Open to cultural interpretation 26.01.2022

Opponents demonize it while supporters praise it as a universal remedy: for decades, myths and tales have surrounded cannabis like no other plant.

Germany: Olaf Scholz faces questions from lawmakers

Germany: Olaf Scholz faces questions from lawmakers 12.01.2022

The new German chancellor is facing the first parliamentary question session of his tenure. The coronavirus pandemic tops the agenda on a day Germany reported a record number of infections.

Malta approves legalizing recreational cannabis in EU first

Malta approves legalizing recreational cannabis in EU first 14.12.2021

Though some countries in the EU have decriminalized cannabis, the island nation is the first to legalize recreational use and cultivation for adults. Germany and Luxembourg are expected to follow suit early next year.

Berlin metro offers passengers edible hemp tickets

Berlin metro offers passengers edible hemp tickets 14.12.2021

Berlin's public transport operator is offering hemp-oil laced edible metro tickets for stressed commuters.

What are the main tasks for Olaf Scholz and Germany's new government?

What are the main tasks for Olaf Scholz and Germany's new government? 09.12.2021

Germany's incoming coalition government needs to hit the ground running. Fighting the COVID pandemic is the most pressing task.

DW Business – Europe & America

DW Business – Europe & America 08.12.2021

Pfizer says booster effective against Omicron - Germany to legalize cannabis sale for recreation - Cuba counts on newly-created businesses for growth

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