Snoop Dogg Invests in UK Cannabis Clinic – Another Signal of Europe’s Rising Momentum
Europe is increasingly moving into the spotlight of international cannabis investors. Just a few weeks after the acquisition of Remexian Pharma by High Tide in Germany, another deal is making headlines: Casa Verde Capital, the venture fund co-founded by Snoop Dogg, has invested £4.5 million into the UK medical cannabis clinic Mamedica. Founded in 2022, […]
Thailand Cannabis: The Complete Analysis
What You Need to Know About the World’s Next Cannabis Superpower Executive Summary: With Anutin Charnvirakul – Thailand’s “Cannabis King” – now serving as Prime Minister, the Southeast Asian nation is positioned to become one of the world’s largest cannabis markets. Our complete analysis reveals why Thailand could challenge established markets like Canada and Germany […]
BREAKING Thailand’s Cannabis Pivot: Compliance Tech Becomes the New Growth Market
Thailand’s healthcare technology landscape is rapidly evolving as new cannabis regulations reshape opportunities for startups and investors. The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM), in partnership with the SME Council and leading health tech firms, is pioneering a digital transformation with a centralized platform for medical cannabis control. Key Regulatory Changes DTAM has rolled out […]
Israel Moves Toward Medical Cannabis Reform – But Faces Resistance
A new bill promises broader access and less bureaucracy for patients. But opposition from doctors, insurers, and police casts a long shadow. Last Tuesday, the Israeli Knesset’s Public Committee approved a long-debated bill to reform the country’s medical cannabis framework. Initially introduced by MK Sharren Haskel and now revived by MK Moshe Passal, the bill […]
Malta: A Small Island with Big Potential – What Cannabis Startups Should Know About the Market
Malta made headlines in 2021 when it became the first EU country to legalize the personal use and cultivation of cannabis. Yet despite this progressive image, the reality on the ground remains complex. Recent legislation introducing €250 fines for cannabis odour—yes, smell—reveals a deeper cultural tension and regulatory inconsistency. But for cannabis startups, this isn’t […]
Italian Administrative Court Upholds CBD Ban – Industry Calls for Council of State Appeal
Today, Italy’s Administrative Court (TAR) dismissed the appeal filed by national hemp associations against the Ministry of Health’s decree classifying oral-use CBD preparations as narcotic substances. The ruling marks another serious setback for the Italian hemp and CBD sector—and may significantly impact the country’s future in the European cannabinoid market. A Dangerous Legal Precedent By […]
Chile Takes Bold Step Toward Cannabis Legalization: Lawmakers Present Adult-Use Regulation Bill
In a significant step forward for cannabis policy in Latin America, a group of progressive Chilean lawmakers has introduced a bill to regulate adult use of cannabis. The “Regulación por la paz” parliamentary group, led by Deputy Ana María Gazmuri, presented the initiative in the Chilean Congress, aiming to create a legal and responsible framework […]
Czechia Expands Medical Cannabis Access: What It Means for Startups and Investors
As of April 1, 2025, all general practitioners in Czechia are authorized to prescribe medical cannabis. This development significantly expands patient access and reshapes the country’s position within the European cannabis landscape. It is also a policy signal worth close attention from investors, healthtech companies, and international producers aiming to enter the Czech or broader […]
France on the Path to Medical Cannabis Regulation: Opportunities for Startups and Investors
After years of delays, France is now taking decisive steps toward comprehensive regulation of medical cannabis. Two ordinances specifying cannabis-based medicinal products and their production have been NOT SUBMITTED yet (I hope they will be!) to the European Commission (EC) for review. This development signals a potential market opening, particularly interesting for startups and investors […]
Cannabis Summit 2025: The Kickoff to an Exceptional Event Season followed by ICBC in Barcelona
The international elite of the cannabis industry gathers at Cannabis Summit 2025 in the World Horti Center, Netherlands—an event carefully curated to bring together the most important developments in the sector. This gathering marks the perfect kickoff for a series of groundbreaking events in the coming weeks. In particular, ICBC Barcelona is set to play […]
