Now playing Next Business Are Italy and the EU close to resolving their beach concessions feud? A dispute over the management of Italy’s beach concessions has left family-controlled businesses up in arms. 23/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Security stepped up at NATO airbase in Germany over 'potential threat' The incident comes amid jitters about possible infrastructure vulnerability to potential Russian sabotage. 23/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Icelandic volcano erupts for sixth time this year Authorities say the eruption’s effects remain localised with road closures but do not threaten the population. 23/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Film of the Week: 'Kneecap' - Fun, raucous and heartfelt The controversial Belfast rappers get their very own biopic - with the musicians playing themselves. And it's unmissable. Warning: This review contains language that some may find offensive. (Duh!) 23/08/2024
Now playing Next Markets Trading mixed as Bank of Japan governor warns markets are unstable Trading in Asian markets were mixed and muted on Friday morning ahead of a key Fed Chair speech - and as the Bank of Japan governor warned global markets are unstable. 23/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News A male-dominated Commission would be 'inconsistent' for Parliament MEP Lina Gálvez (Spain/Socialists and Democrats), the new chair of the European Parliament's Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM), addressed the main challenges and priorities for the next two and a half years of legislative work. 23/08/2024
Now playing Next Hungary Summer camp for young people with disabilities returns to Lake Balaton The camp aims to bring disabled and non-disabled people together to have fun and to show youngsters how hard it can be living in a wheelchair. 22/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Will Netflix 'Dorian Gray' series remove Wilde's homoerotic themes? Netflix has put a TV series adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s classic "The Picture of Dorian Gray" into development, but the announcement has already triggered criticism for its erasure of Wilde’s homoerotic themes. 22/08/2024
Now playing Next Markets Wall Street's next big test is looming with Nvidia's profit report How much hype is left in Nvidia's stock? Anyone with an S&P 500 index fund is hoping to get an answer to that weighty question next week. 22/08/2024
Now playing Next Economy ECB urges caution on interest rate cuts amid inflation uncertainty The European Central Bank is cautious on potential rate cuts, emphasising flexibility ahead of the 12 September meeting. Policymakers highlight uncertainty in the economic outlook and the need for data-driven policy decisions. 22/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Gamescom 2024 kicks off in Cologne amid industry challenges Thousands of fans and experts are attending the event to share their love of gaming and get a sneak-peak of new releases, including a new Indiana Jones game. 22/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Beyoncé vs Trump over unauthorized use of her song ‘Freedom’ Another day, another unauthorized use of a song by the Trump campaign team... Beyoncé adds her name to a long list of artists who are issuing cease-and-desist letters or even suing Trump for using their songs without permission. 22/08/2024
Now playing Next Markets Markets eye ECB decision as Fed minutes reinforce rate cut bets The minutes from the Federal Reserve's July meeting indicate that the bank is likely to begin cutting interest rates in September. Markets will closely watch the ECB's decision next month as the euro reaches a one-year high against the US dollar. 22/08/2024
Now playing Next Art Meet the women bringing Estonian art to the world From Manhattan art fairs to the Venice Biennale, a generation of Estonian artists and gallerists are putting the country's creative scene on the map. 22/08/2024
Now playing Next Nature This European country is killing 20 per cent of its bear population Bear defenders say the hunt is more about ‘macho prestige’ than keeping the predators to a safe level. 22/08/2024
Now playing Next World News Female leaders in Europe: Where are they and how many are there? Nordic and Baltic European countries have historically led the way in women's inclusion in politics. The presence of women in top jobs is also becoming increasingly relevant in the Balkans. However, most leaders are still men. 22/08/2024
Now playing Next Climate Did record sea temperatures put the Sicily yacht in a fatal position? One expert says the storm could be seen hours before and the risk should have been communicated, even in the middle of the night. 21/08/2024