Now playing Next Markets European markets mixed after week of central bank rate decisions European markets were in a mixed mood on Friday as investors digested central bank decisions this week on interest rates, including from the US Federal Reserve, Bank of England and European Central Bank. 15/12/2023
Now playing Next Finland Finland to reseal border after temporary reopening lures migrants Finland accuses Russia of deliberately ushering migrants - most of whom are seeking asylum in Finland - to the border zone, which is normally heavily controlled on the Russian side. 15/12/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Poland’s new government must restore artist freedoms, NGO says Poland’s nationalist government dismantled artistic freedoms over eight years but Donald Tusk’s coalition can and should undo the damage, according to the Artistic Freedom Initiative. 15/12/2023
Now playing Next Economy Euroviews. New India-Europe corridor brings opportunities and challenges alike As the world moves towards "minilateralism" — meaning, small groups of countries cooperating to tackle collective issues or pursue goals — the IMEC presents the EU with an opportunity to grow its trade and improve its access to global markets, Osama Rizvi writes. 15/12/2023
Now playing Next Green News Coal gets free pass under electricity market reform Poland, backed by France and Bulgaria, won its lobbying campaign for a coal exemption. 14/12/2023
Now playing Next Green News Firms face sanctions over harmful impact of business partners Firms operating in the EU will in future be held accountable for the environmental damage and human rights abuses caused by their suppliers and business partners, under a newly agreed law on corporate due diligence. 14/12/2023
Now playing Next Green News Euroviews. At COP28, spirituality and faith showed they could be a beacon of hope We may come from different traditions, yet what unites us is our shared gift of life on Earth, our only home which has been lent to us as guests, four religious leaders write. 14/12/2023
Now playing Next Finland Finland to close entire border with Russia again amid migrant crisis Finland accuses Russia of deliberately ushering migrants to the border zone, which is normally heavily controlled by Russia’s Federal Security Service. 14/12/2023
Now playing Next Economy ECB's Christine Lagarde stands firm: No rate cuts on the horizon Those anticipating a dovish pivot from ECB President Christine Lagarde in the wake of comments by Fed Chair Jerome Powell a day earlier would have found her latest press conference a stark contrast. 14/12/2023
Now playing Next Climate Swallowed by the sea: Barely anyone remains in this Mexican town In the shadow of Mexico’s oil industry, a fishing community has been lost to the rising seas. 14/12/2023
Now playing Next Serbia Everything you need to know about Serbia elections The Serbian Parliament has 250 seats, and incumbent President Aleksandar Vučić will face off against his main opposition rivals from a right-wing bloc, and Belgrade Mayor Dragan Djilas. 14/12/2023
Now playing Next Green News COP28: Talks enter last day with no agreement in sight on fossil fuels Hopes for finishing the critical summit on time are fading as countries are still far apart on key issues. 14/12/2023
Now playing Next Work Nurses' salaries: Which countries pay the most and least in Europe? Following a series of strikes across Europe in 2023, nurses in the UK and Italy are expected to continue taking to the streets in 2024 for better pay and work conditions. 14/12/2023
Now playing Next Economy €21 for a hot dog? Prices are 'unreal' at this Christmas market Hungarians might find themselves priced out of the holiday experience in the heart of their capital. 14/12/2023
Now playing Next Economy First-time buyers look for long-term loans to get on property ladder One-fifth of first-time buyers in the UK wanting to get onto the property ladder are taking out mortgages of more than 35 years, according to UK Finance. 14/12/2023
Now playing Next Green News Euroviews. In the global fight against climate change, a way forward exists As COP28 concludes, the question remains — who is going to provide the leadership we so desperately need, Prof Lee White CBE writes. 13/12/2023
Now playing Next Green News Auditors question potential of biofuels to tackle transport emissions A lack of production capacity and access to sufficient sustainable feedstock means policy makers should not depend too much on biofuels to slash greenhouse gas emissions from transport, EU auditors have warned. 13/12/2023