Travel News Lions, mascots and robots: Macao displays its charms in Madrid The Experience Macao Roadshow has brought culture, gastronomy and entertainment to the Madrid public, with an open-air nighttime closing. The initiative is part of the region's strategy to attract European tourists and diversify its market. 22/04/2026
East-West Connect How this country is building a regional food processing hub In partnership with MDQ Kazakhstan, one of the EU’s top suppliers of sunflower meal and durum wheat, wants value-added products to dominate its agricultural exports by 2028. 22/04/2026
Health news Condom prices set to rise as Iran war disrupts supply chains Karex, the world’s largest condom producer, says shipping disruptions and increased manufacturing costs caused by the Iran war are upping prices. 22/04/2026
Europe News Moldovan oligarch sentenced to 19 years in prison over $1bn fraud A former businessman, lawmaker and kingpin in the Democratic Party of Moldova, Plahotniuc fled Moldova in 2019, as he faced a series of corruption charges. 22/04/2026
Travel News This Spanish city is Europe’s top trending destination for summer 2026 More travellers are heading to this Costa Blanca city this summer for its warm weather, delicious food and rich culture. 22/04/2026
Iran Iran executes former atomic agency employee amid Mossad spy claims Iran executes former atomic energy employee Mehdi Farid for alleged Mossad links as rights groups decry opaque trial, coerced confessions and media blackout. 22/04/2026
Health news UK passes anti-tobacco bill to create a ‘smoke-free’ generation Shops will soon be restricted from selling tobacco products to anyone born on or after 2008. 22/04/2026
Europe News EU launches procedure to unblock Ukraine loan and Russia sanctions Hungary's contentious veto on the €90 billion loan for Ukraine is fast approaching its end after the restoration of the Druzhba oil pipeline. 22/04/2026
Economy Fed nominee Warsh rejects 'Trump sock puppet' label at Senate hearing Kevin Warsh, the nominee for Chair of the US Federal Reserve, declared he has not pledged to lower interest rates to secure his position despite public calls from US President Donald Trump for immediate monetary easing. 22/04/2026
Iran Iran's IRGC tightens grip on power as civilian leadership sidelined Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has evolved from a theocratic wartime force into a dominant military-economic power. Over decades, it expanded regionally, reshaped Iran’s internal balance of power, now standing at the centre of a shifting political structure amid leadership changes and consolidation. 22/04/2026
Cinema Cannes Film Festival unveils 2026 poster inspired by ‘Thelma & Louise’ The official poster for the 2026 edition of the Cannes Film Festival pays tribute to 'Thelma & Louise' – Ridley Scott’s feminist roadtrip adventure which premiered at Cannes 35 years ago. 22/04/2026
Residences Sweden’s famed Treehotel is getting a new suite Oasis, which will open at the property in Harads in August, comes complete with a private sauna and hot tub. 22/04/2026
Tech News Why Palantir's 22-point 'manifesto' draws backlash over tech's future AI weapons, national service, and 'inferior cultures': Palantir's controversial manifesto explained. 22/04/2026
Earth News EU pet passports: Why pet travel just got more expensive for Brits A loophole open since Brexit has now been closed, meaning pet owners will have to get new documents for every trip. 22/04/2026
Culture news The Royal Danish Theatre makes its debut in Astana Astana has hosted, for the first time, the Royal Danish Theatre, one of the world’s oldest and most respected performing arts institutions. The Kazakhstan capital is increasingly positioning itself as a place where European and Asian artistic traditions meet and interact. 22/04/2026
Europe Today 'I told Orbán his LGBT law was homophobic,' says Luxembourg's Bettel In an interview with Euronews' Europe Today show, Xavier Bettel said he once confronted outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán about the law he had passed targeting LGBT people. Bettel said he told Orbán: "Being gay is not a choice, but being homophobic is a choice." 22/04/2026
Travel News Frankfurt Airport’s new Terminal 3 is opening. Here’s what to expect Airlines in Terminal 2 will move operations to the new building over the next three months. 22/04/2026
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 22nd, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 22nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 22/04/2026
Equatorial Guinea Pope Leo XIV condemns ‘lust for power’ in Equatorial Guinea The Holy Father of the Catholic Church made a stop in the final leg of his four-country tour of Africa. Equatorial Guinea is a secular country, with around three-fourths of its population Catholic. 22/04/2026
Tech News Unauthorised users hack Anthropic's 'too dangerous to release' AI Hackers have gained access to Anthropic's Mythos, an AI the company considers too cybersecurity-sensitive to release publicly. 22/04/2026
Conscious Travel All the sustainable travel habits tourists are adopting in 2026 From travelling in off-season to avoiding overtouristed destinations completely, these are the changes travellers are making now to ensure their trip is more sustainable. 22/04/2026
Culture news New Prince single released on 10th anniversary of his death The gorgeous piano ballad has been released on the 10th anniversary of the singer's death. It may feature on a new, "never-before-released" Prince album which will come out later this year. 22/04/2026
Europe News Euroviews. Opinion: Europe is subsidising its way into a deeper energy crisis Energy crisis: Governments should replace blanket tax cuts and price caps with direct income transfers for vulnerable households, liquidity support and non-earmarked tax credits for exposed sectors, writes Judith Arnal, State Economist in Spain, in an opinion piece for Euronews. 22/04/2026
Economy UK inflation hits 3.3% as Iran war drives energy costs higher British consumer prices rose at a faster pace in March, reaching 3.3% as the ongoing Iran war sent fuel prices soaring. The data has forced markets to reassess expectations for the Bank of England, with a previously anticipated interest rate cut next week now looking very unlikely. 22/04/2026
Europe in Motion How do therapy costs compare around Europe? European workers under stress often consider seeing a therapist, but can most people actually afford it? Who is most likely to get burnt out? 22/04/2026
Uzbekistan Central Asia faces rising synthetic drug threat as trafficking evolves The rise of synthetic drugs and digital trafficking methods is forcing a shift in global anti-narcotics strategies. Uzbekistan is advancing new initiatives to improve cross-border cooperation, financial oversight and public awareness. 22/04/2026
Economy Spain launches €7bn housing plan to tackle rent crisis Spain's government on Tuesday approved a sweeping plan to alleviate the country's housing problem, one of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's main political vulnerabilities ahead of next year's elections. 22/04/2026
No Comment Israelis mark Memorial Day during ongoing conflict Israelis marked Memorial Day with ceremonies and informal tributes, reflecting on loss while continuing daily life amid ongoing conflict and uncertainty. 22/04/2026
Water New UN water agency could be founded at Kazakhstan summit The Regional Ecological Summit kicks off today in Astana. 22/04/2026
Europe Today Europe can't 'rule out' a war with Russia, says Sanna Marin Former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin believes Europe is "vulnerable" without Ukraine and demands the EU to build its "own" military capabilities and increase European nuclear deterrence. 22/04/2026