Now playing Next Economy UK's loss is Europe's gain as overseas visitors put off by tourist tax Wealthy overseas tourists put off from shopping in the UK by its hefty tourist tax are visiting France, Italy and other European countries to benefit from Europe's continuing tourist tax breaks. 19/09/2024
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Now playing Next Cinema Here's what not to miss at this year's Festival Lumière 2024 Cinephiles rejoice! The 2024 Lumière Festival kicks off in Lyon next month, and with a rich and eclectic program, this 16th edition promises to be yet another vibrant tribute to cinema in all its forms. Here’s the lowdown on the screenings and events you shouldn’t miss. 17/09/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Starmer to contribute €4.75m to Meloni's anti-illegal migration plan The UK prime minister met with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni in Rome Monday to discuss how the two countries could bolster cooperation in tackling illegal migration. 16/09/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Iranian resistance on film two years after Mahsa Amini's death Two years after the death of Mahsa Amini, two Iranian films which defy state censorship and expose the crimes of the Islamic State begin their European rollouts in cinemas. They remind us how fortunate we are to have filmmakers who dare to challenge oppression, misogyny and tyranny. 16/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Uncertainty hangs over EU Parliament plenary as Orbán cancels speech The Hungarian Prime Minister had intended to address the Strasbourg plenary on Wednesday. 16/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Starmer seeks to learn from Italy's 'dramatic' decline in migrants The centre-left Labour Party prime minister isn't a natural ally of Giorgia Meloni, who heads the far-right Brothers of Italy party, yet the two sides hope to work together to reduce irregular migration to Europe and improve the UK's relations with the rest of the continent. 16/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Italian Deputy PM Salvini to face charges over migrant ship case Prosecutors in Sicily have accused Salvini of alleged kidnapping after he decided to leave a migrant rescue ship stranded at sea for 19 days. 15/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Four dead and dozens stranded after torrents hit eastern Romania Rescue services also rushed to save 95 people in the hard-hit eastern counties of Galati and Vaslui. 14/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Spain hosts meeting on Palestine-Israel two-state solution Hosted in Madrid, Arab, Turkish, and European officials discussed a two-state solution for Israel-Palestine and urgent humanitarian aid for Gaza. 13/09/2024
Now playing Next Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Brussels Design September, mind-melting body horror 'The Substance', wine in Budapest and 'Emily in Paris' - here's what to look out for in Europe this week. 13/09/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Film of the Week: ‘The Substance’ - A spine-cleaving triumph For her second film, which won Best Screenplay in Cannes this year, French director Coralie Fargeat delivers a gory parable about the fetishisation of youth. It’s a demented fairytale you won’t want to miss, and 2024’s best horror film. Warning: Weak stomachs need not apply. 13/09/2024
Now playing Next Football Now Introducing the new UEFA Champions League format In partnership with Media City Europe’s premier club competition is back, with more teams and a refreshed draw process. 12/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU Parliament set for showdown between Orbán and opposition leader Buoyed by a bombshell opinion poll result showing his six-month old party has almost closed the gap on Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz, which has ruled Hungary since 2010, the insurgent opposition leader Péter Magyar plans to put the nationalist premier on the spot in the European Parliament next week. 12/09/2024