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Now playing Next Europe News Tusk rejigs cabinet to release ministers running in European elections Last year, Poland voted out a hardline right-wing government, but the right is expected to make EU-wide gains next month. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Health news Pope tells Italians they need to have more babies Italy’s birth rate, already one of the lowest in the world, has been falling steadily for about 15 years and reached a record low last year. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Business IAG profits soar in first quarter as tourists return to the skies A recovery in the business travel market and increased numbers of holidaymakers flying for winter breaks to the Caribbean all contributed to a major increase in profits. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Italy's falling birth rate is a crisis that's only getting worse Italian welfare systems are already struggling to cope with the ageing of the population, and there is no consensus on what to do about it. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Armenia Armenians take to the streets asking PM Pashinyan to resign Protesters led by a senior cleric in Armenia's church walked a distance of around 160 kilometres from villages near the border with Azerbaijan to Yerevan, where they gathered Thursday in Republic Square. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Economy UK shakes off recession with 0.6% GDP growth in first quarter In a pre-election boost for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, national output surpasses analysts’ expectations. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Green News Polish farmers stage sit-in at parliament as protests continue An influx of grain from Ukraine has compounded existing grievances against what farmers describe as punitive environmental regulations from Brussels. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Israel qualifies for Eurovision final amid protest Politics continue to loom large during this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Singer Eden Golan performed her song 'Hurricane' and secured her spot in Saturday’s final while almost 12,000 people protested Israel's participation in the competition over the war in Gaza. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Art 200 today: UK’s National Gallery kicks off bicentenary celebrations After two centuries exhibiting some of the world’s most prized artworks in London, the National Gallery has decided it’s time to get a bit more national. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Climate Less than 25% of the EU’s electricity came from fossil fuels in April The drop in fossil fuel generation was driven by wind and solar growth as well as the recovery of hydropower. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Russians celebrate WWII victory on Vienna‘s streets Russians to celebrate WWII victory on Vienna‘s streets. Ukraine asks authorities to ban events. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Greece Attica wildfire officials to face retrial Twenty defendants in the 2018 Attica wildfires case will face retrial, after last month's controversial ruling, which saw only six people convicted over their roles in the disaster. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Ukraine European Parliament president visits Kyiv on Europe Day European Parliament President Robert Metsola addressed the International Summit of Cities and Regions in Kyiv on Thursday. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Is China using Hungary as its bridgehead in Europe? The primary purpose of Xi Jinping's three-day visit to Hungary might be to ensure that Hungary can help China gain market share in the EU, as Beijing and Budapest prepare to sign a total of 16 bilateral agreements. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation Iceland: See inside the world’s biggest plant sucking CO2 from the air Climeworks is harnessing Iceland’s geothermal power, while gearing up for megatonne capacity around the world. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Destinations Europe’s off-the-beaten-track highlights according to travellers You might not get to see iconic landmarks or eat in raved-about restaurants, but you’ll find space, peace and a few surprises. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Euroviews. Europe matters to consumers, and so does your vote What happens in Brussels does have an impact on our daily lives, more than we are aware of, more than we credit them for. Treating it like a second-rate election would not do it right, Els Bruggeman writes. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Ibiza's legendary club Amnesia set to celebrate opening of 2024 season The 2024 season in Ibiza is about to kick off and if the strength of the opening parties is anything to go by, it’s going to be another bumper year on the island. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Health news 3-year-old child dies in cholera outbreak on French island of Mayotte A child died of the diarrhoeal disease amid an ongoing outbreak in the French territory of Mayotte. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Business US bans Qualcomm and Intel from exporting some chips to China The move would primarily impact Huawei, a major Chinese smartphone and laptop manufacturer, which is suspected of having ties to the Chinese government and military. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Economy BoE holds rates steady, sees inflation below target in two years The Bank of England maintained interest rates at 5.25%, in a split decision with two members dissenting. Governor Andrew Bailey indicated it's premature to reduce rates. New forecasts project that price pressures will fall below the target within two years. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Euroviews. Mitigating climate change is no longer enough. We need protection Climate change is not merely an environmental predicament — it is a matter of social justice. Our transition to a sustainable future can only succeed if it brings people hope for the future and leaves no one behind, MEPs Iratxe García Pérez and Mohammed Chahim write. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next no comment WATCH: Russia celebrates 79th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany Russia on Thursday wrapped itself in patriotic pageantry for Victory Day, a celebration of its defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Ireland struggles to deal with migrant influx across UK border London's plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda has many already inside the UK fearing for their safety, leading many to cross the Irish border. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Kosovo Kosovo accession to the Council of Europe is likely to be delayed The Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers will not be making a decision on Kosovo membership in mid-May, according to their agenda. In the meantime, Pristina has been asked to fix the constitutional issue related to the Community of Serb Municipalities. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Russia marks Victory Day as Putin rails against West's 'arrogance' “Russia will do everything to prevent global confrontation, but will not allow anyone to threaten us,” he said. “Our strategic forces are in combat readiness.” 09/05/2024