Now playing Next Culture news The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week Irish comedy 'Kneecap', Sabrina Carpenter's 'Short n' Sweet', Fontaines D.C.'s 'Romance', Notting Hill Carnival and more - here's what to see, do and listen to in Europe this weekend. 24/08/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Huge Ukrainian flag unfurled in Brussels on eve of Independence Day Friday's ceremony was attended by representatives of the European Commission as well as the European Parliament, the diplomatic corps and several Ukrainians, many of whom wore traditional dress. 24/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Ukraine says it used US-supplied glide bombs in Kursk incursion Many of Ukraine's international allies oppose the country using donated weapons for anything but defensive purposes. However, Ukraine has argued that its Kursk incursion is essentially defensive and aimed at creating a buffer zone to minimise attacks on Ukrainian soil. 23/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Indian PM Modi offers to help 'as a friend' to bring peace to Ukraine Many in Ukraine hope Narendra Modi's visit will pave the way for an Indian role in peace mediation. 23/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Russia redeploys troops to Kursk in response to Ukrainian incursion Russia is more focused on pushing towards Porkrovsk in the east, as Ukrainian forces withdrew from some positions in the area. 23/08/2024
Now playing Next Russia Hostages freed and four prisoners killed in Russian prison attack The incident follows a similar attack in a prison in Rostov-on-Don in June. The hostage-takers claimed to be part of the Islamic State terrorist group. 23/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Czech-based choir raises over €80,000 for Ukraine soldiers Their performances, CDs and gadgets are helping to buy medical kits for Ukrainian soldiers on the frontline. 23/08/2024
Now playing Next Markets Preparing for the worst? Polish central bank goes on gold buying spree The president of the National Bank of Poland, Adam Glapinski, recently revealed that the central bank would continue to buy gold, and is aiming for the precious metal to make up 20% of the bank’s reserves. 23/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Modi arrives in Kyiv to meet Zelenskyy after Russia trip The visit comes just weeks after the Indian Prime Minister met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, a trip that was strongly criticised by Zelenskyy. 23/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News How can local German elections affect the war in Ukraine? The war in Ukraine has dominated the political discussion ahead of three east German state elections in September. Both far-left and far-right parties are demanding negotiations with Russia and the halting of weapons deliveries to Ukraine. Can they affect Germany's foreign policies? 23/08/2024
Now playing Next USA Five key takeaways from Kamala Harris's DNC speech The vice-president argued that her personal story and background as a prosecutor made her uniquely qualified to protect Americans' interests against a former president she cast as only having his own interests in mind. 23/08/2024
Now playing Next USA Kamala Harris stands by Ukraine as she accepts Democratic nomination Harris made a forceful defence of Ukraine and NATO in her speech as she lambasted Donald Trump's past comments on the war in Ukraine. 23/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Lithuania unveils equipment park as part of Baltic Defence Line The Lithuanian defence line will form a part of the system of fortifications agreed by Baltic defence ministers in January in response to Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. 23/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Zelenskyy makes first trip to border area since Kursk incursion In Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke about the situation with governors of regions bordering Ukraine and accused Ukraine of attempting to strike the Kursk nuclear power plant. 23/08/2024
Now playing Next Russia ISW: Ukraine’s Kursk incursion shows Russian border is not impermeable Kyiv’s military operation into Russia just over two weeks ago caught everyone off guard, including Moscow. 22/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU executive to contact Budapest over eviction of Ukrainian refugees The European Commission has said is 'looking into' a new Hungarian law that cancels state-funded accommodation for refugees from parts of Ukraine that Budapest says are not directly affected by military action. 22/08/2024