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Latest news bulletin | March 23rd, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 23rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Old masters, new methods: The tech transforming art restoration
From an AI-generated mask that can restore a 15th-century painting in three hours to scientists developing eco-friendly cleaning gels from renewable materials, a new wave of technology is saving masterpieces.
Cycling in Sweden: New 170km route from Gothenburg will open in May
The Ljungleden trail from Gothenburg to Falköping is designed for both experienced cyclists and more casual riders.
Iran threatens to hit Middle East power plants as Hormuz crisis grows
Early Monday, Iranian state-run television broadcast a statement from the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) that warned, "Do not doubt that we will do this."
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Iran vows to strike US bases' power plants as Trump's deadline on Strait of Hormuz nears
Early Monday, Iranian state television read out a statement from the Paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, which warned, "Do not doubt that we will do this."
Iran vows to attack US bases' power plants as Trump's deadline on Strait of Hormuz nears
Early Monday, Iranian state television read out a statement from the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, which warned, "Do not doubt that we will do this."
Iran threatens to attack US bases' power plants as Trump's deadline on Strait of Hormuz approaches
Early Monday, Iranian state television read out a statement from the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, which warned, "Do not doubt that we will do this."
Meet the co-founder of Airbnb: How a weekend scheme to pay the rent turned into an industry giant
Airbnb was first dreamed up in 2008, with people initially asking “how could you trust a stranger ever in your own home?” In 2025, $92 billion was transacted on the platform. So how did they do it?
France local 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.
French municipal 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.
Election in Rhineland-Palatinate: AfD achieves record result in western Germany
In the Rhineland-Palatinate state election, the Christian Democrats have, according to projections, won just over 30% of the vote. They are clearly ahead of the Social Democrats and look set to provide the next state premier.
More than 160 people injured following two Iranian missile strikes on southern israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the city of Arad, where 84 people were injured, according to first responders.
Europe's response to the relentless surge in energy and fuel costs from the war in Iran
Brent crude topped €100 a barrel after the Strait of Hormuz was closed. With no unified EU response from Brussels, capitals are opting for tax cuts, price caps or simply delaying concrete action.
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.
Matisse 1941-1954: Paris exhibition traces painter's final years
The exhibition "Matisse 1941-1954" is now on at the Grand Palais in Paris. More than 300 paintings, drawings, books and cut-out gouaches trace this pivotal, and most prolific, period in the artist’s life.
"Matisse 1941-1954": Paris exhibition traces painter's final years
The exhibition "Matisse 1941-1954" opens at the Grand Palais in Paris. Over 300 paintings, drawings, books and cut-out gouaches trace this pivotal, and most prolific, period in the artist’s life.
Breakthrough in brain research: German researcher discovers brain navigational system
The brain helps us navigate through the world, but it also functions as a navigational system. This is the opinion of neuroscientist Prof. Christian Doeller, who has just been awarded the Leibniz Prize worth 2.5 million euros for his research.
Latest news bulletin | March 22nd, 2026 – Evening
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.
Slovenia exit polls: ruling Freedom Movement is set to win parliamentary vote
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.
Slovenia parliamentary elections: Governing liberals face right-wing conservatives
The incumbent liberal Prime Minister Robert Golob takes on right-wing conservative Janez Janša. The race is expected to be tight, and will decide whether the country stays on its centre-left course or sways towards the right.
Hungarian minister shared EU confidential information with Russia for years, report claims
A report by the Washington Post suggests Hungary’s foreign minister Péter Szijjártó shared confidential reports of EU Council meetings with his Russian counterpart Lavrov. Budapest denies it.
A high-level NATO delegation visits Ukraine for the first time since full-scale invasion
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.
Highest referendum turnout in years as Italians vote on high-stakes judicial reform
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.
Italy votes on high-stakes justice referendum, a significant 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.
Italy votes on high-stakes 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.
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.
France local elections: a key test one year before the country's presidential election
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.
Orbán vouches to 'break down the gates of the progressives in Brussels' if he wins elections
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.
Danes do it better: 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.