Now playing Next Economy People in Croatia rejoice as border queues become a thing of the past "Seamless travel will bring tangible results for people living along the border, working across the border or having family on both sides of the border," said EU chief Ursula von der Leyen. 01/01/2023
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Now playing Next Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sworn in as Brazil's president The veteran left-wing politician, known widely as Lula, also led the country between 2003 and 2010 and defeated Jair Bolsonaro in last October's elections. 01/01/2023
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Now playing Next Brazil Brazil's Lula sworn in as president for third time Lula's predecessor Jair Bolsonaro is believed to have flown in a Brazilian military jet to Florida at the end of December. 01/01/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Thrill seekers across Europe take the plunge on New Year's Day "When you leave the water after swimming you have a feeling that your happiness hormones are flowing," one swimmer said. 01/01/2023
Now playing Next No Comment Crowds in Pyongyang welcome the start of the New Year Crowds climbed Mansu Hill in the centre of Pyongyang to lay flowers and bow to statues of past leaders Kim Jong Il and Kim Il Sung. 01/01/2023
Now playing Next United Kingdom Extinction Rebellion to stop disruptive UK protests The environmental group said it would take a break from acts of public disruption in order to bring more people on board its campaign. 01/01/2023
Now playing Next No Comment Watch: Revellers around the world ring in the New Year The ball dropped on New York City's iconic Times Square as huge crowds counted down the seconds into 2023, culminating in raucous cheers and a deluge of confetti glittering amid jumbo screens, neon, pulsing lights and soggy streets. 01/01/2023
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Now playing Next France France urges all EU countries to test Chinese travellers for COVID Any passengers arriving from China to France who test positive for COVID will be instructed to self-isolate for seven days. 01/01/2023
Now playing Next Economy EU chief celebrates 'immense achievements' of member Croatia The chief of the European Union visited Croatia on Sunday to celebrate the “immense achievements” of the newest EU member nation, which switched to using the euro and joined the world’s largest passport-free travel area on New Year's Day. 01/01/2023
Now playing Next World News Animal lovers in Madrid embark on dog walk against animal abandonment Animal rights activists suggest that in Spain, 100,000 dogs and 30,000 cats are abandoned every year. 01/01/2023
Now playing Next Culture news The Pointer Sisters singer, Anita Pointer, dies aged 74 The group won three Grammy Awards and had 13 US top 20 hit songs in the 1970's and 1980's. 01/01/2023
Now playing Next World News Lula set for inauguration to preside over polarised Brazil Brazil’s President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will be sworn in Sunday in the capital Brasilia and assume office for the third time, marking the culmination of a political comeback sure to thrill supporters and enrage opponents in a fiercely polarised nation. 01/01/2023
Now playing Next Economy Croatia's big day: Balkan nation adopts euro and joins Schengen zone Croatia has officially adopted the euro as its currency and entered the borderless Schengen zone 01/01/2023
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Now playing Next Health news This US lab is modifying pig livers to transplant them into humans To help people waiting for transplants, US scientists are exploring alternatives like bioengineering organs from animals. 01/01/2023
Now playing Next World News Vatican preparations underway for Benedict XVI's funeral Pope Francis will preside over the funeral of his predecessor Benedict XVI on Thursday. 01/01/2023
Now playing Next Ukraine Zelenskyy and Putin both promise victory in New Year speeches Ukraine's president released a video message with footage of Russia's attacks on the country and words of pride for Ukrainians withstanding attacks, darkness and cold. 01/01/2023
Now playing Next World News Ticker tape and fireworks bring in the new year around the world 2023 has begun with celebrations across the globe 01/01/2023
Now playing Next Destinations Europe’s best national parks for a mindful nature escape From the Czech Republic to Italy, these national parks are the perfect places to kickstart your mindfulness journey. 01/01/2023
Now playing Next Ukraine Kyiv under fire again - just half an hour into the new year Just half an hour into 2023, air raid sirens ring across Ukraine's capital followed by the sound of explosions. 01/01/2023
Now playing Next Nature In pictures: Nature has taken over these 12 abandoned buildings From a swimming pool turned urban jungle, to a church carpeted with green, these are some of the most spectacular spots that nature has taken over. 01/01/2023
Now playing Next Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 1st – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 01/01/2023