Articles tagged with "Europe"
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State of the Leaf: Is ‘Europe’s Cannabis Capital’ Doomed?
Lisa Rough - Published on September 8, 2016read moreAlaska gears up to open its adult-use market, Denver gets set to vote on social consumption, and New York is finally expanding medical marijuana.
Italian Law Enforcement Join Push for Cannabis Legalization
Enrico Fletzer - Published on September 7, 2016read moreThe bill, which would create Europe’s first fully legal adult-use cannabis market, is set for debate in Italy’s parliament later this month.
Fire on Fire: Italy’s Pikkanapa Festival Marries Cannabis and Chili Peppers
Enrico Fletzer - Published on September 1, 2016read moreThe Italian town of Jesi hosts an annual festival in celebration of two of the region’s hottest agricultural products: cannabis and spicy chilies.
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Leading by Example: A German Parent’s Experience with Medical Cannabis
Michael Knodt - Published on September 1, 2016read more“As a patient, I don’t want to hide. As a parent, I don’t want my children to inhale my smoke or vapor.”
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How Autoflowering Cannabis Strains Became So Popular in Central Europe
Lukas Hurt - Published on September 1, 2016read moreEuropean seed banks introduced the first commercial autoflowering strains, but the innovation has only recently caught on with home growers.
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How It Feels to Get Lost in a Hemp Maze
Lukas Hurt - Published on August 31, 2016read moreAn unusual travel destination in Central Europe features an artificial Jamaican beach, an array of exotic animals, and a towering cannabis labyrinth.
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Pressure Mounts as Dutch Coffeeshop Pioneer Languishes in Thai Prison
Derrick Bergman - Published on August 25, 2016read moreJohan van Laarhoven faces a 103-year jail sentence in Thailand despite never having committed a crime in that country.
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Reggae in Venice: The Story of Italy’s Edgiest Pro-Cannabis Band
Enrico Fletzer - Published on August 22, 2016read morePitura Freska jumpstarted Italy’s reggae scene and became a voice for cannabis activists.
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How an Ailing Artist Helped Unite Italians Around Cannabis
Enrico Fletzer - Published on August 18, 2016read moreFabrizio Pellegrini’s case has garnered an unprecedented wave of solidarity and support — and it could mark a turning point for the country.
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Should Cannabis Grow Tent Linings Be Silver or White?
Michael Knodt - Published on August 12, 2016read moreHow white-lined grow tents became the norm in some parts of the world while silver linings took hold in another — and which works better.









