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Now playing Next Culture news Italy returns stolen Churchill portrait to original Canadian owners Nicola Cassinelli, an Italian lawyer, unknowingly purchased the iconic portrait at an auction before returning it after discovering its origins. 20/09/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Hundreds of cultural events kick off for European Heritage Days Events in Austria, Belgium, Germany and Ireland have already finished, but there are still plenty more upcoming in other countries. 20/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU-China talks fail to deliver breakthrough on electric cars dispute Brussels and Beijing have agreed to take a new look at price undertakings, which could avoid extra tariffs on China-made electric vehicles. 19/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Battle for Pokrovsk: Why is Russia so rapt with this Ukrainian town? Kyiv's surprise incursion into Kursk hasn’t changed Russia’s plans and strategic priorities. Moscow is still primarily focused on capturing Pokrovsk and advancing in eastern Ukraine. 19/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Prime Minister Rama insists Albania migrant deal 'exclusive' to Italy Albania's "unconditional love" for Italy means Rome has the exclusive privilege to house asylum seekers on Albanian soil, Rama told Euronews. 19/09/2024
Now playing Next Green News New report maps France’s biggest climate impacts by region The report’s authors hope it can act as a roadmap for local authorities to adapt and accelerate the green transition. 19/09/2024