"We should be the new El Dorado of medical cannabis production," said agronomist Jose Martins as dozens of workers harvested marijuana in bright sunshine at a farm in southeastern Portugal. The country is fast becoming a European hub for medical cannabis, with its warm temperate subtropical climate -- often compared to California's -- making it an ideal place to grow the … [Read more...] about ‘Huge demand’: Portugal dreams of becoming medical cannabis hub
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Is weed legal in Portugal?
CANNABIS laws in Portugal are regarded as among the most progressive in the world. However, despite those perceptions, there remains some confusion about how legal cannabis actually is. Is weed legal in Portugal? In 2001, the Portuguese government made the decision to decriminalize the personal use (a 10-day supply) of all drugs, including cannabis. The government implemented … [Read more...] about Is weed legal in Portugal?