2026-03-22

Europe News

Italy votes on justice referendum, a key test for Meloni's government

Polling stations opened Sunday in Italy for a two-day referendum on judicial reform.The vote is seen as a key test for Giorgia Meloni's government.

22/03/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 22nd, 2026 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 22nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

22/03/2026

World News

France local elections: a key test one year before presidential race

One year before Emmanuel Macron’s term ends, parties will be able to gauge their strength in the second round of the local elections, with tight races in major cities, such as Paris, Marseille and Lyon.

22/03/2026

Europe News

Orbán vouches to 'break down the gates of progressives in Brussels'

CPAC Hungary, an overseas version of the most prominent right-wing political event in the US, kicked off in Hungary. Independent media are not allowed to enter. Neither Trump nor JD Vance showed up, but Trump endorsed Viktor Orbán in video message.

22/03/2026

Lifestyle

The 5 best vintage shops in Copenhagen, according to It-Girls

Copenhagen has long been on it-girls’ radar as street style sets the tone and vintage rivals luxury. In the Danish capital, fashion is about personality and history – Danes prove that great looks come from pieces with a past, worn effortlessly and with confidence.

22/03/2026

Iran

Trump gives ultimatum to reopen Strait, Iran threatens to retaliate

US President Donald Trump said it would 'obliterate' Iran's power plants if it did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz in 48 hours. Iran threatened retaliation on US and Israeli energy infrastructure if its own became targeted.

22/03/2026

Food and Drink

Volcanic vineyards: Pompeii revives long-lost wine making traditions

Heritage is at the heart of a wine making project in Pompeii that is aiming to re-establish the southern Italian volcanic region's age-old reputation for producing quality grapes from within the walls of its archaeological site.

22/03/2026

Green News

Frankfurt Airport owners hit with €16m eco-lawsuit in Brazil

The owners of Germany’s biggest airport have been accused of clearing swathes of forests to build a logistics warehouse in Brazil.

22/03/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | March 22nd, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 22nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

22/03/2026

Business

EU–Iran trade: Which countries have the strongest economic links?

EU–Iran trade fell to its lowest level in two decades in 2025 due to sanctions. Trade continues on a limited scale, with Germany accounting for the largest share.

22/03/2026

Destinations

The rise of sports tourism for non-sports fans

From Muay Thai in Thailand to ice hockey in Canada, you don’t need to be a mega fan to enjoy the atmosphere at live sporting events.

22/03/2026