Europe News French elections: Paris stays left as far right makes mixed gains The results offered an early snapshot of France’s political balance before 2027. Here are the main takeaways. 23/03/2026
Sport Georgia Shows Its Heavyweight Power on Day 3 in Tbilisi A powerful final day in Tbilisi saw Luka Maisuradze win gold at -90kg, Audrey Tcheumeo dominate, and Idar Bifov impress. Raz Hershko staged a comeback victory, while Irakli Demetrashvili thrilled the home crowd. Georgia confirmed its strength with multiple medals. 22/03/2026
Europe News Slovenia exit polls: PM Golob narrowly leads Jansa’s conservatives The liberals of incumbent Prime Minister Robert Golob are narrowly leading the conservatives of Janez Jansa in Sunday's parliamentary vote. A first exit poll shows Golob's party at 29.9 percent and the conservatives of Jansa at 27.5 per cent. 22/03/2026
Europe News High-level NATO delegation in Ukraine for the first time since 2022 For the first time since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a high-level NATO delegation has paid a visit to discuss the future involvement of Ukrainian military personnel in NATO exercises. 22/03/2026
Europe News High turnout as Italians vote in justice referendum 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
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
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
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
Earth 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
Sport Thrilling Finishes Light Up Day 2 in Tbilisi An electric Day 2 in Tbilisi saw Haruka Kaju take gold in -63kg, Leonardo Valeriani claim his first Grand Slam title, and Madina Taimazova return to the top. Vedat Albayrak sealed victory in the final seconds, while the Georgian crowd celebrated Giorgi Loladze’s bronze. 21/03/2026
Europe News Russian attack on a home leaves couple dead and children injured A home in the southerneastern city of Zaporizhzhia was struck in an overnight Russian attack, killing a couple and leaving their two children injured. 21/03/2026
Economy Is Europe going to be forced to return to nuclear energy? With the EU still importing over 50% of its energy and facing persistently high electricity bills, the debate over a nuclear revival to ensure independence and affordability has been reignited. 21/03/2026
Slovenia Slovenia decides against joining ICJ case against Israel amid scandals Slovenia's Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon said she regretted the government's move not to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ, claiming that external "pressure" had contributed to the decision. 20/03/2026
Sport Tbilisi Welcomes the World Judo Tour in Spectacular Fashion The World Judo Tour returns to Tbilisi with an exciting opening day. Tugce Beder dominates at -48kg, Izhak Ashpiz claims his first Grand Slam gold, and Blandine Pont shines. Nurkanat Serikbayev snatches victory late, while Timna Nelson Levy secures gold. 20/03/2026
Belgium Hungary threatens further anti-Ukraine measures over oil dispute Speaking to media in Brussels a day after he blocked the €90 billion loan to Ukraine, Orbán said he and his government have “a lot of cards in our hands.” 20/03/2026
France France boards tanker suspected of being part of Russia's shadow fleet The interception took place in the Western Mediterranean and was carried out in cooperation with allies, including the United Kingdom, which monitored the ship. 20/03/2026
Made in Europe Curro Rodríguez: from bankruptcy to global water empire After facing financial ruin, Francisco “Curro” Rodríguez has built one of the world leaders in carton-packaged water: Ly Company. A success story inextricably linked to the personal history of a man who has turned his failures into a driving force. 20/03/2026
France Fitness app reportedly reveals location of France aircraft carrier A French navy member was reportedly shown jogging in circles on a ship in the middle of the sea northwest of Cyprus, according to his public profile on the Strava fitness tracking app. 20/03/2026
Europe News Macron pushes tougher EU digital action ahead of key votes In a letter sent to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, French President Emmanuel Macron called for tighter rules on social media platforms to curb foreign interference, as France faces ongoing attempts to influence its municipal election campaign. 20/03/2026
No Comment Nowruz in London: Iranian diaspora marks spring amid grief over war in Iran Members of the Iranian diaspora in north London gathered on 20 March to mark Nowruz, the Persian New Year, despite concern over the ongoing war in Iran. 20/03/2026
Germany Two of world's largest bot networks behind major attacks shut down German, US and Canadian cybercrime specialists shut down two of the world's largest botnets, Aisuru and Kimwolf, suspected of being behind major online attacks. 20/03/2026
Travel News These are the UK’s most popular tourist attractions How many of these museums, galleries and monuments have you been to? 20/03/2026
Economy IEA urges swift cuts in oil demand, encourages remote work As the war in the oil-rich Middle East keeps escalating, the International Energy Agency is calling on governments to take measures to reduce oil demand by pushing remote working, reducing speed limits and encouraging a shift towards public transport. 20/03/2026
Health news Mental health misinformation widespread on social media, study finds Social media is full of mental health misinformation, posing risks to young people who increasingly turn to these platforms for diagnosis. 20/03/2026
Tech News Europe seeks to turn talent and AI into advantage over US and China Europe faces a decisive moment for its technological competitiveness: boosting artificial intelligence, developing hybrid talent and improving funding will be key to competing with the US and China. 20/03/2026
Earth News Drive slower and work from home: Countries take fuel-saving measures "Today’s report provides immediate and concrete measures... to shelter consumers from the impacts of this crisis," says IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol. 20/03/2026