Canada’s legal cannabis market has reached a new milestone, coming within a few million dollars of California’s monthly sales. The numbers highlight a growing divergence between two of the world’s most mature regulated cannabis markets — and offer important lessons for the industry in Europe. Canada recorded C$517.8 million in legal cannabis sales in June…
A €1.15 Billion Market Takes Shape Germany’s medical cannabis sector is entering a new phase, with the market expected to generate approximately €1.15 billion in revenue in 2026. While regulation remains an important factor, the market is increasingly being shaped by patient access, private spending, product availability and competition between suppliers. The latest analysis from…
Vaping Cannabis May Reduce Harmful Chemicals by 99%, Study Finds For many cannabis consumers, smoking a joint remains the most familiar way to consume cannabis. But new research suggests that simply changing how cannabis is consumed could significantly reduce exposure to harmful chemicals. According to a new U.S. study, vaporizing cannabis instead of smoking it…
A New Approach to Cannabis Policy Across Europe, governments are increasingly looking for evidence-based alternatives to cannabis prohibition. One of the most promising initiatives is taking place in Zurich, Switzerland, where the Züri Can pilot program is exploring how a strictly regulated cannabis market can improve public health, reduce illegal trade, and provide valuable scientific…
Two years after legalising medical cannabis, Ukraine has reached a significant milestone by issuing its first legal prescriptions for cannabis-based medicines. On 11 June 2026, neurologists at the Vinnytsia Regional Clinical Psychoneurological Hospital prescribed the country’s first medical cannabis treatments to two patients: Lyudmyla Monastyrska, who is living with multiple sclerosis, and Yaroslav Yurchuk, a…
A recent study highlights how cannabidiol (CBD) is increasingly used by elite athletes to manage pain, improve sleep, and support recovery. While many Olympic-level competitors report positive effects, concerns about anti-doping regulations and product safety remain a significant issue. Growing use of CBD among elite athletes The study, conducted between late 2021 and mid-2023 and…
As cannabis legalization continues to expand across the United States and Europe, lawmakers and law enforcement agencies are facing a growing challenge: how can authorities accurately determine whether someone is impaired by cannabis while driving? Unlike alcohol, THC behaves very differently in the human body, making roadside testing significantly more complicated. Now, a newly published…
The recent national elections in Hungary may mark the beginning of a new political era. With the end of the premiership of Viktor Orbán, new opportunities are emerging for social and political change that once seemed unlikely. One of the policy areas increasingly being discussed is cannabis reform. For many years, Hungary maintained some of…
There are a lot of stories floating around about where 420 comes from. Some of them sound pretty convincing, which is probably why they’ve stuck around for so long. But when you actually look into it, many of these explanations turn out to be myths rather than facts. Myth: The Police Code Theory One of…
Germany’s Cannabis Legalization: A Phased Approach (2024–2026) German cannabis legislation has undergone a major transformation between 2024 and 2026. After years of prohibition, the country has introduced a phased legalization model focused on controlled and limited access. Since April 2024, adults are allowed to possess small amounts of cannabis, and from July 2024 onwards, regulated…
