Europe - Mediterranean
Ibiza holiday rentals plunge as Spain cracks down on overtourism
The number of short-term tourist lets on Ibiza almost halved in 2025 from a year earlier as Spain's crackdown on holiday homes…
Italy to hold referendum on judicial reform on March 22-23
Italy will hold a referendum on March 22-23 over a contentious reform of the justice system, sources close to the matter said,…
Spain to tighten rental rules with room rent caps, seasonal lease curbs
Spain's leftist government will further tighten rental rules and restrict medium-term leases to contain soaring rents and prevent price abuse under a…
Pope Leo meets Venezuelan opposition leader Machado at Vatican
Pope Leo met Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel peace prize winner Maria Corina Machado on Monday, the Vatican said, but did not…
France launches recruitment campaign for new voluntary military service
France said on Monday it was launching a campaign to recruit thousands of young people for a new 10-month voluntary national military…
Cyprus shaken by corruption claims as first lady resigns charity post
Cyprus’ first lady Philippa Karsera said she will step down from the management committee of a charity fund amid corruption allegations tied…
Meloni Urges Europe for Unified Talks with Russia
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni urged Europe to appoint a special envoy to engage Russia in talks amid ongoing efforts to resolve…
Pope Leo and Trump head for a clash
The first American pope is on a collision course with U.S. President Donald Trump. The latest fault line between the Vatican and…
Pope to visit Spain this year, with stops in Madrid, Barcelona and Canary Islands
Pope Leo XIV is planning to travel to Spain this year, with stops in Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands to fulfil…
34 arrests in Spain during action against the ‘Black Axe’ criminal organisation
The Spanish National Police (Policía Nacional), in close cooperation with the Bavarian State Criminal Police Office (Bayerisches Landeskriminalamt) and with the support…
Italy wants stricter 5% safeguard trigger in Mercosur deal
Italy wants a stricter threshold for the suspension of imports under the planned Mercosur trade agreement, its agriculture minister said in an…
Severe Weather in Italy: Aniene River Floods Rome as Snow Brings Motorway Disruption
Rome is grappling with severe weather conditions after the Aniene River burst its banks, flooding roads and prompting closures across parts of…