Now playing Next Serbia Ursula von der Leyen's message of peace and prosperity for the Balkans The EU Commission President is half way through a four-day visit to the Western Balkans. 31/10/2023
Now playing Next no comment Europe's largest Halloween celebration thrills in Northern Ireland The event's organisers say the medieval walled city is home to Europe's largest celebration of the ancient rite. 31/10/2023
Now playing Next Norway Store says 'drama' in Gaza threatens civilians and Israel itself Speaking at the Nordic Council meeting in Oslo, Norwegian leader Jonas Gahr Store said while Israel has the right to defend itself, there is also a 'link' to proportionality and the drama unfolding in Gaza which he believes is a threat to civilians and the region, including Israel. 31/10/2023
Now playing Next Ukraine Ukraine war in maps: Holding territory in Kherson region priority for Russian forces According to Russian media, the deputy commander of Russian forces in Ukraine, Colonel General Mikhail Teplinsky, has personally taken over command of Russia’s Dnipro Grouping of Forces, responsible for the occupied areas of Kherson region. 31/10/2023
Now playing Next Europe News EU divisions on Gaza risk weakening it on the foreign policy stage The EU was late to clarify that Israel had an obligation to minimise casualties while the country was bombing and cutting off fuel, water and medical supplies to a civilian population. 31/10/2023
Now playing Next Italy Severe rainstorms flood the streets of Milan The Italian city of Milan woke up this Tuesday with water up to its neck. 31/10/2023
Now playing Next Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | October 31st – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 31/10/2023
Now playing Next Tech News China’s Alibaba upgrades its AI model to challenge Amazon, Microsoft Alibaba upgrades AI model with the aim of being “the most open cloud in the era of AI.” 31/10/2023
Now playing Next Slovakia Slovakia backtracks on reinforcing border with Hungary Less than 24 hours after announcing a "massive" deployment of police and armed forces at the border with Hungary to curb illegal migration, the new Slovak government called it off, saying it was a "one-off measure." 31/10/2023
Now playing Next Tech News Google defends paying to make it the default search engine on devices Google CEO Sundar Pichai defended his company’s practice of paying Apple and other tech companies to make Google the default search engine on their devices. 31/10/2023
Now playing Next Green News Over 60 Just Stop Oil activists arrested for blocking London road The UK is following in other European countries footsteps with new powers to break up the climate group's slow marches. 31/10/2023
Now playing Next Ocean Keeping fishing fair: On board an EU patrol vessel in the Adriatic Sea IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION In this episode of Ocean, we step on board the Ocean Sentinel patrol vessel to see first-hand how EU member states and agencies are working together to enforce fishing regulations in the Adriatic Sea. 31/10/2023
Now playing Next France Popular German burial option gaining popularity in eastern France An ecological concept adopted from neighbouring Germany, cinerary or sanctuary forests are growing in popularity in eastern France as an alternative to cemeteries. They give people an option to be buried in a peaceful setting among nature. 31/10/2023
Now playing Next Ocean How European collaboration is closing gaps in fishery control IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION Ocean spoke with the Executive Director of the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA), Dr Susan Steele, to discuss the practical value of interagency collaboration across multiple water zones. 31/10/2023
Now playing Next Slovakia Slovakia reinforces border with Hungary, warning of 'terrorist' threat Prime Minister Robert Fico did not immediately provide further details but said illegal migration must be controlled or else people linked to “terrorist” groups could enter the country. 31/10/2023
Now playing Next United Kingdom 'Nothing seems to have worked': UK migration policy criticised Glaring issues were found with the Conservative government's attempts to stop migrants coming to Britain. 31/10/2023
Now playing Next Work Valencia’s four-day week trial results in less stress and more sleep The trial only ran for a month, but the results show overwhelming benefits for employee health and wellbeing. 31/10/2023
Now playing Next France French police shoot woman who shouted 'Allah Akbar' on Paris train Unidentified woman is said to have a history of psychiatric issues, and has been left in critical condition. 31/10/2023
Now playing Next Food and Drink Swiss village hosts first ever Raclette World Championships Over the course of three days, raclette lovers from around the world gathered in a small Swiss village, to attend the inaugural Raclette World Championships where almost 90 cheeses were put to the test. 31/10/2023
Now playing Next world news Euroviews. The EU can’t hope for unity until it solves its Schengen conundrum A chain is as strong as its weakest link, as the saying goes, and Brussels can’t afford a lack of unity or coherence regarding free movement. If a country deserves to be part of Schengen, it should be allowed in, Cristian Gherasim writes. 31/10/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Would you Adam and Eve it? Cockney accents are disappearing in Britain New research has found three other accents are the defining voices of London in 2023 31/10/2023
Now playing Next Health news New cancer treatment using antibody could be less toxic - study Researchers used an antibody to target mutated proteins in cancer with fewer side effects than common treatments in a promising study on mice. 31/10/2023
Now playing Next Montenegro Montenegro's new government takes power, looks at EU membership Montenegro's new government has finally taken power after ensuring the backing of an anti-Western alliance which has called for closer ties with the Kremlin. But Ursula von der Leyen said the country is still a frontrunner among the candidates for the EU membership. 31/10/2023
Now playing Next Markets High interest rates and weak demand hit Europe's economy European markets were higher on Tuesday as investors digested a raft of economic data from across the Eurozone, as well as more corporate updates, including BP's latest earnings. 31/10/2023
Now playing Next United Kingdom Antisemitism rampant online since Hamas’ attack, report finds New research by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue found that in the days after Hamas' attack antisemitic comments on conflict-related YouTube videos increased by 4963%. 31/10/2023
Now playing Next Green News Carbon budget for 1.5C will run out before 2030, scientists warn Beyond this internationally agreed temperature limit, the risk of climate catastrophes increases. 31/10/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Robert De Niro denies gender discrimination claim in civil trial De Niro is being sued for $12 million (€11.2m) in the gender discrimination and retaliation lawsuit 31/10/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Montenegro ahead in race for EU membership says President Milatović Montenegro’s President Jakov Milatović said his country has "advanced the furthest" on the path to become a European Union member during a visit of EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen. 31/10/2023
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone inflation falls further than expected to 2.9% in October Inflation in the eurozone fell more sharply than expected to 2.9% in October, according to the EU's statistics office. 31/10/2023
Now playing Next Kenya King Charles visits Kenya as demands for colonial apology grow Under a new King, the British Monarchy is grappling with ways to ease its relations with former colonies demanding recognition and reparation for imperial abuses. 31/10/2023