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.

Bobby Greenhash not prosecuted

On October 6 2015 we reported on Sheldon Cramer, also known as Bobby Greenhash. After the police raided the house of this South African medicinal cannabis oil producer and activist while he wasn’t home, Cramer handed himself over to the police the Monday after. After a productive meeting in the police station he was told they won’t […]

One year of Cannabis News Network videos – an overview

This month we are celebrating one year of Cannabis News Network! A great moment to look back at the stories we covered, the progress that has been made, the policymakers who did or absolutely did not contribute to that progress, and a great moment to shine a light on everybody who supports the normalization of […]

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.

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 […]

Landmark ruling for cannabis grower Doede de Jong

Dutch judges do not punish famous ideological cannabis grower. On Thursday the 29th of October, famous Dutch cannabis grower Doede de Jong was found guilty of cultivating cannabis, but without receiving a punishment! A truly historic moment for the Dutch and international cannabis communities, of which Cannabis News Network made a report.

Mexico Ending The War on Cannabis? | Cannabis News Network

Mexico is one of the biggest producers of cannabis in Latin America. It is a clear example of the failures of prohibition and the war on drugs, with Mexico being one of the most violent countries in the world. But now important steps towards legalization of cannabis are being made. For the first time in […]

The Green Revolution will be televised! – Cannabis News Network

All over the world the awareness towards cannabis is rising. In the USA already 8 states have regulated the use of cannabis. Uruguay, Canada and Jamaica did as well. Many other countries and international organizations are currently debating on how to deal with these changes of opinion. Cannabis News Network Cannabis News Network is showing […]

30 years of Sensi Seeds: Hemp for victory

Celebrating milestones of the cannabis industry. In October 2015, one of the biggest names in the cannabis industry celebrated two huge milestones. Check out this special report from Cannabis News Network.