Netflix Buys Philippines Drug War Series Made by Duterte Supporter
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Netflix will be streaming a thriller series set during the Philippines’ drug war slaughter. The show was made by a…
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Singapore Restarts Drug Executions within Days of Trump’s Endorsement
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A man has been executed, and another faces imminent execution, for drug offences in Singapore – days after President Trump…
In EU First, Netherlands to Trial Recreational Cannabis Cultivation
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Dutch ministers have outlined plans to regulate cannabis cultivation in certain parts of the Netherlands for a trial period. In…
Report Reveals World’s Most Prolific Executioners for Drug Offences
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At least 33 countries retain the death penalty for drug offences, despite the practice being illegal under international law. A…
Wastewater Analysis Reveals European Cities Using Most Cocaine, MDMA
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The results of a new wastewater study show a considerable regional variation in drug use across Europe. On March 7,…
Portugal’s Largest Political Party Endorses Cannabis Legalisation
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The Social Democratic Party (PSD), the largest party in the Portuguese Parliament, has endorsed the legal regulation of cannabis. TalkingDrugs…
Greek Parliament Passes Bill to Regulate Medical Cannabis Production
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Legislators in Greece have approved a bill to regulate medical cannabis cultivation and distribution. On March 1, lawmakers voted in…
Finland Health Experts Call for Decriminalisation of All Drug Use, Igniting Public Debate
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Experts from the Finnish government’s leading health agency have called for the decriminalisation of all drug use, igniting a debate…
Four Great Hypocrisies of the UK’s Ban on Medical Cannabis
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On February 23, the UK Parliament will have its second reading of a bill which – if passed – would…
Slovakia Drug Decriminalisation Derailed by Nationalist Obstruction, Despite Support from Justice Ministry
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A proposal by Slovakia’s Ministry of Justice to decriminalise personal drug possession will no longer be considered, following opposition from…
Antigua and Barbuda Set to Decriminalise Cannabis, as PM Says It is “Part of the Culture of the Country”
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Legislators in Antigua and Barbuda’s lower house have voted to decriminalise cannabis possession, allow Rastafarians to use cannabis ritually, and…
US Corp Cashes in as Lesotho Becomes the First African Country to Legalise Cannabis Cultivation
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Lesotho has become the first African country to permit the legal cultivation of cannabis – but the production of the…