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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.

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.

A roundup of countries that permit recreational cannabis

A roundup of countries that permit recreational cannabis 15.10.2021

Germany's budding coalition is considering the legalization of cannabis. DW takes a look at a few countries that have already adopted a softer stance.

German customs officers seize record 2.3 million cannabis seeds

German customs officers seize record 2.3 million cannabis seeds 31.08.2021

Authorities say more than 300 soccer fields could have been planted with the seeds, generating a crop likely to fetch €2.3 billion at street prices at conservative estimates. The find was made at Cologne/Bonn airport.

Ugandan firm aims to benefit from growing marijuana demand

Ugandan firm aims to benefit from growing marijuana demand 23.08.2021

Demand for medical marijuana is growing exponentially in Europe and the US. A Ugandan firm, which aims to tap into this market, has teamed up with an Israeli company.

Can German pot succeed in a crowded medicinal marijuana market?

Can German pot succeed in a crowded medicinal marijuana market? 13.07.2021

For the first time in modern German history, homegrown medical cannabis is being sold to local pharmacies. Although enthusiasts have lauded the milestone, doubts remain about pot's business case in the country.

Mexico: Top court strikes down ban on recreational marijuana use

Mexico: Top court strikes down ban on recreational marijuana use 29.06.2021

Mexicans will soon be able to apply for permits to use marijuana recreationally. The move could help create one of the largest legal markets for cannabis.

Germany: Cannabis legalization becomes election campaign issue

Germany: Cannabis legalization becomes election campaign issue 26.06.2021

Millions of people regularly use illegal drugs. After Germany's upcoming parliamentary election, drugs legalization looks set to be a new issue on the political agenda.

Amazon to drop cannabis drug tests for most job applicants

Amazon to drop cannabis drug tests for most job applicants 02.06.2021

The online retail giant has pledged to stop testing most potential employees for marijuana use in the United States. Amazon has also given its support to the federal legalization of marijuana.

Should the EU help legalize cannabis farms in Morocco?

Should the EU help legalize cannabis farms in Morocco? 28.04.2021

Political fights are delaying Morocco's legalization of cannabis. But, thanks to the rise of medical marijuana, the measure fits well with EU development aims and international drug policy.

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