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Now playing Next Economy Eurozone growth speeds up in April - price pressures may test the ECB European private sector economic activity rebounds strongly in April, led by robust demand in services, although manufacturing continued to contract. However, resuming inflationary pressures cast uncertainty on the speed of ECB rate cuts. 23/04/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news George the dragon slayer: Europe's most multicultural patron saint Today is Saint George's Day. The patron saint has been depicted in countless works of art, and the date of his martyrdom is celebrated in many European countries. 23/04/2024