9 March 2026 (MIA) 

New York — 70th session of UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) begins, focused on ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls.

Brussels — Annual European Union Ambassadors Conference “Advancing EU interests at a Turning Point” begins, with 145 EU ambassadors set to attend. 

Istanbul — High-profile trial opens of jailed opposition leader and Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, on charges of founding and leading a criminal organization, as well as bribery and money laundering.

Paris — Top court rules on former president Nicolas Sarkozy's request to merge sentences in campaign finance case

Nicosia — French President Emmanuel Macron travels to Cyprus for talks with leaders on the security situation in the region, after a British base was targeted by an Iran-made drone.

Seoul — US–South Korean "Freedom Shield" military exercise begins (until March 19).