Czechia to tighten kratom and hemp regulations, backtracks on full e-cigarette ban
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The measures aim to protect young people from the risks associated with substances and promote safer consumption practices.
Czech poppies: The 'seedier' side of a culinary treasure in the spotlight
A key ingredient in everything from traditional Czech pastries to savory pasta dishes, police say poppy straw is increasingly harvested to mimic heroin.
Fighting fat: Will weight-loss drug Ozempic become a revelation in Czechia?
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In 2023, the new antidiabetic drug went out of stock in Czechia, and its popularity shows no signs of abating – what does the future hold?
Report: Czechia has highest number of meth labs in Europe
Methamphetamine, along with marijuana, remains the most frequently used drug in Czechia, and authorities note a recent influx of cheap variants.
Czech security service covers up discovery of cocaine in parliament toilets
Security officials say they did not take the case higher because nobody's health was in immediate danger and traces of the drug were negligible.
HHC vs. CBD: What you should know about Czechia's legal semi-synthetic cannabis
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After 'several' children required emergency help following an overdose of the cannabinoid, debate has flared on whether Czechia should regulate the drug.
Synthetic opioid Fentanyl claims first overdose victim in the Czech Republic
On Thursday, police charged the man who provided a Fentanyl patch to the 36-year-old woman with murder. The man faces close to 18 years in prison.
Czech anti-drug coordinator sparks controversy with proposal for legalizing cocaine
Government officials and addiction experts remain skeptical despite the fact that regulation has proven successful in other European countries.
Czech authorities will incinerate over 600 kilograms of cocaine found in banana shipments
The street value of the drugs, which were allegedly travelling from Ecuador to the Netherlands, is estimated at up to CZK 5 billion.
Photo of Brno mayor with lines of white powder spreads on social media
Markéta Vaňková claims that she does not remember what happened while maintaining her innocence.
Drug prosecutions on the rise in Czechia, with higher online sales
Police last year seized CZK 2.5 billion in drugs, and noted a sharp increase in dealers using the Telegram social network.
Czechs mark '420' with annual Konopex cannabis festival
This year's event will feature hemp beer, educational talks, and a competition for the most beautiful cannabis plant.
'420' is here: How much do you know about cannabis in Czechia?
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Take our quiz to test your knowledge of cannabis usage and laws in the country.
Czechia's plans to legalize cannabis: Buy up to 5 grams per day, but register in a database first
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The draft new proposal, which the government will debate this month, will also make it legal for firms to grow and sell the drug for recreational purposes.
Three major Czech cities lead Europe in meth use by a wide margin
Levels of cannabis and ecstasy use were also comparatively high, while amphetamine and cocaine use is on the decline in Czechia.
Czech news for March 15: Prague marks Nazi occupation anniversary, Ledecká returns to the slopes
Top headlines for the Czech Republic for Wednesday, March 15, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
Czech ePrescriptions will soon be valid for pick up abroad
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Czechia will join a cross-border system of prescriptions that already works in Croatia and Portugal.
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