Now playing Next Europe News Commissioner pick unacceptable due to secret police links: Slovene EPP Head of Slovenia's European People’s Party (EPP) delegation told Euronews that the choice of Marta Kos is totally unacceptable to the European People's Party to which she belongs, citing experience and alleged links to the former Yugoslav secret police. 13/09/2024
Now playing Next Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | September 13th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 13/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Estonia records 600 customs violations at border with Russia According to the customs authorities, travellers leaving Estonia generally transport goods that are in short supply in Russia, such as spare parts for cars and machinery, components for drones and electronics and radio transmission devices. 13/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Austrian security forces raid 72 alleged Islamic extremists Tuesday's raids came a month after authorities foiled a plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna which were subsequently cancelled. 12/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Paris Olympics: Will the Games boost the French economy? With the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games now concluded, France is left with a bill exceeding €8 billion for hosting the world’s biggest sporting event. The question remains: will the Games stimulate the French economy, or will the expenses outweigh the potential gains? 12/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Russia launches counteroffensive in Kursk region All the latest military updates on the war in Ukraine. 12/09/2024
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
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Now playing Next Europe News Could the impossible peace in the Caucasus end the war in Ukraine? The end of Russia's war in Ukraine could come from an unexpected direction. 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
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation The ‘world’s strongest battery’ could pave the way for electric planes The properties of the structural battery mean it could be used in a wide variety of different situations, according to the researchers. 12/09/2024
Now playing Next Economy ECB's Lagarde reaffirms data-driven approach to future rate decisions ECB President Christine Lagarde reaffirms a data-driven approach to rate decisions while urging structural reforms, citing Mario Draghi's competitiveness report. The ECB lowered its deposit rate by 25 basis points, with inflation and growth forecasts largely unchanged. 12/09/2024
Now playing Next No Comment European Hyperloop successfully completes first test launch It's hoped that, in the long term, Hyperloop will allow Europeans to hurtle between cities at 700 km/h. 12/09/2024
Now playing Next Libya Libya's central bank chaos must serve as a wake-up call for the West Diplomats may be busy stopping other wars in Ukraine and Gaza from growing into monstrous regional conflicts. But if they’re too consumed to take this brief opportunity, they may end up with a third before too long, Tarek Megerisi writes. 12/09/2024
Now playing Next Portugal Portugal faces severe teacher shortage as school year begins Portugal's National Teachers' Federation (Fenprof) says that over 800 teachers are missing from Portuguese schools at the start of the academic year. 12/09/2024
Now playing Next Travel News Wizz Air launches no frills flights to the Middle East The budget airline will introduce long-haul routes from March 2025. 12/09/2024
Now playing Next Green News Renewables generate half of EU electricity in first six months of 2024 Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson said the EU is now “well equipped” to meet climate neutrality goals. 12/09/2024