Now playing Next Experiences Euroviews. These three European cities show you can get tourism policies right To harness the power of travel, alleviate the drawbacks with smart policies, and make our world more tolerant and inclusive in the process — that’s the vision I’d like to offer, Peter Lochbihler writes. 25/04/2024
Now playing Next Destinations These are Europe’s best hidden gems: How many have you visited? European Best Destinations has published its annual list of the best hidden gems on the continent. 24/04/2024
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Now playing Next Art Venice Biennale 2024 grapples with geographic and national identities At the heart of several national pavilion exhibitions is the complex and often controversial concept of nationality and belonging. 19/04/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Faced with US and China, EU leaders call for competitiveness deal The 27 leaders of the European Union have called for a "new competitiveness deal" to close the economic gap with its global rivals and reverse a worrying trend of industrial decline. 18/04/2024
Now playing Next Climate Climate change will cut incomes by a fifth by 2050, scientists say In Europe, southern countries like Spain and Italy will bear the brunt of declining incomes, while Arctic-adjacent nations could benefit. 18/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Eurovision 2024: Terror threats mount as police issues statement Swedish police state that the security protocols will be "rigorous" for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest next month - one of the most controversial editions in recent memory. 18/04/2024
Now playing Next Sweden Sweden's parliament makes it easier for young people to change gender The centre-right governing coalition's two biggest parties supported the legislation, which ultimately passed easily. 18/04/2024
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