Amsterdam

Snoop Dogg, the hip-hop legend and longtime cannabis advocate, has officially entered the cannabis retail market with his own chain of stores called S.W.E.D., an acronym for the memorable phrase “Smoke Weed Every Day.” This venture is more than a business move, it’s a testament to...

Amsterdam, known for its picturesque canals and liberal stance on cannabis, offers a unique blend of both with the Smokeboat. This innovative concept combines the serene beauty of a canal cruise with the relaxed atmosphere of cannabis culture, creating an unforgettable experience for both locals...

In a pioneering move, Turkish-Dutch Corendon Airlines is set to inaugurate a special section strictly for adults on its international flights. As reported by The Hill on Monday, this unique offering aims to provide passengers without children and business travelers with a...

Alexey Pertsev, a Tornado Cash developer, has been granted temporary release by a court in the Netherlands. He was arrested in Amsterdam on Aug. 10, 2022, over allegations of facilitating money laundering. Pertsev, who has been denied release in the past due to the risk of him fleeing or tampering...

Marijuana Festival In Paraguay Places High Hopes On Legalization A cannabis harvest festival in Paraguay sparked hope among local farmers looking to legally grow marijuana for medicinal use. At the moment, local cultivation is not authorized despite the fact that since 2017 cannabis for...

Amsterdam is apparently tired of its reputation as the European capital of sex, drugs and rock 'n roll.  The deputy mayor of Amsterdam, Sofyan Mbarki recently announced a set of policy proposals to tackle what he calls the “tourist nuisance,” which seeks to keep visitors...

Nearly Half Of Missouri Voters Back Marijuana Legalization, Lots Undecided Just under half (48%) of Missouri voters are in favor of the cannabis legalization initiative scheduled for the November ballot, according to a new poll from Emerson College Polling and The Hill ...

A hostage situation that developed in Apple Inc’s (NASDAQ: AAPL) flagship store in Amsterdam’s central Leidseplein square has been resolved. What Happened: The alleged hostage-taker was hit by a car by the Police, Reuters reported Tuesday. The suspect in the case has been...

This article by Louis O'Neill was originally published on The Green Fund, and appears here with permission. Amsterdam's mayor Femke Halsema has once again floated the idea of banning cannabis for non-residents, in an effort to curb cannabis-driven tourism. Amsterdam is the capital city...

Amsterdam-based e-bike startup VanMoof on Tuesday announced it had raised $13.5 million in a funding round from London-based venture fund Balderton Capital and its Taiwan-based assembly partner SINBON Electronics. The startup said it would use the funding to expand internationally and ramp up...

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema is looking for ways to reduce the number of tourists attracted to the city mainly for cannabis, according to DutchNews. According to a survey conducted by Amsterdam’s statistics service, and which Halsema attached to her letter to councilors, one-third of...

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