Medicinal plants

The first medicinal cannabis company licensed in Greece has announced that it has completed its first export of product.

Tikun Olam, which runs a state-of-the-art facility in Kria Vrysi, outside Corinth, said the first overseas order was destined for Switzerland.

Its products have been available on prescription in the Greek market since March.

Police have uncovered a large cannabis plantation in a forest area near Tripoli in the Peloponnese. 

During a significant operation this week, authorities seized more than a ton of processed cannabis and 1,253 cannabis seedlings, each approximately 3.5 meters tall. The plantation covered around 35 acres. 

Researchers from five universities spread across the country have united forces and initiated a project to explore the effects of cannabis plants on schizophrenia, in an attempt to identify an active ingredient.

As the summer heat finally recedes, it’s the perfect time to refresh your outdoor spaces. Autumn, often reminiscent of spring, is an ideal season for introducing new plants, whether on your balcony, in your garden, or through transplanting. The mild temperatures create a nurturing environment for most plants to thrive.

Three local residents—a man and two women—were arrested yesterday, Monday, September 23, at noon in Lamia for violations of drug laws and, in some cases, weapon laws.

Specifically, the man and one of the women were arrested because both in their possession and during a lawful search conducted at their home, the following were found and seized:

When temperatures and humidity levels rise, our gardens and balconies often become unwelcome hosts to mosquitoes. However, their presence is no longer as harmless as we once thought.

Several children hospitalized after consuming cannabis-laced biscuits have stabilized, with their conditions showing improvement, and doctors expect them to recover soon, BNT reports.

Athens' Zappeion outdoor promenade will host the Meet Market (themeetmarket.gr) on the weekend of July 6-7, offering a vibrant showcase of small designers' clothing, handmade jewelry, gourmet treats and more under the shade of the flowering jacaranda trees. Over 80 local designers, artists and producers will present their wares, all made in Greece.

Initial findings on the effects of medicinal cannabis on Greek patients were presented at a recent conference

Bulgarian farmers were busy harvesting rose petals for their renowned oil this week, about a month earlier than the historical norm due to climate change that has ushered in warmer and more humid springs.

Bulgaria is one of the top global producers of fragrant rose oil that is also used in the cosmetics industry.