Now playing Next Culture news Iconic Berlin music institution to permanently close after 22 years The iconic Berlin club Watergate will shut its doors at the end of 2024, with the team citing “enormous financial pressure” as one of the reasons behind the closure. 18/09/2024
Now playing Next Economy Bank of England set to hold rates steady as it eyes stubborn inflation The Bank of England is set to announce its interest rate decision on Thursday, with market participants widely anticipating the rate to remain unchanged, given the unsupportive economic landscape. 18/09/2024
Now playing Next Economy US Federal Reserve set to cut interest rates for first time in 4 years The US Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates for the first time in 4 years later today. 18/09/2024
Now playing Next Economy What is the economic impact of floods across Europe? Central Europe is experiencing its biggest floods in decades, which is expected to cost billions in economic losses. 18/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Storm Boris leaves trail of devastation as it heads south to Italy Italy braces itself for extreme weather as Storm Boris sweeping over Central Europe heads south. 18/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Hungary braces for what could be the worst floods in a decade As Storm Boris continues to head south, Hungary remains on high alert for risk of flooding. 18/09/2024
Now playing Next Cinema Here's what not to miss at this year's Festival Lumière 2024 Cinephiles rejoice! The 2024 Lumière Festival kicks off in Lyon next month, and with a rich and eclectic program, this 16th edition promises to be yet another vibrant tribute to cinema in all its forms. Here’s the lowdown on the screenings and events you shouldn’t miss. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe Decoded The eight biggest surprises from Ursula von der Leyen's new Commission From Austria's unexpected assignment to Spain's mega portfolio, the next Commission of Ursula von der Leyen has Brussels talking. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Polish PM calls for EU relief funding as thousands forced to evacuate Prime Minister Donald Tusk has declared a month-long state of natural disaster as Poland braces for further flooding. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Climate Now How is climate data shaping EU policy? In partnership with Copernicus Join us for our live Climate Now debate from Brussels, streaming on our YouTube channel on 24 September at 11:30 CET. Our experts will explore how climate data is shaping EU policy, reflecting on past decisions and future strategies. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Moscow claims progress in Kursk amid Kyiv's 'propaganda' accusations Russia's Defence Ministry claimed on Tuesday it had regained control of the village of Snagost. Prior to that, Zelenskyy said reality differed from "Russian state propaganda". 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Economy Germany's economic sentiment takes a dramatic fall as outlook worsens Germany's economic sentiment plunged to an 11-month low in September, with the ZEW index dropping sharply. Economic outlook worsened across key German industries, impacting the broader eurozone morale. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Markets Gold nears record highs ahead of crucial central bank rate decision Gold continues to hover near all-time highs, driven by a weakened US dollar, uncertain global economic outlooks, and escalating geopolitical tensions. The rally shows no signs of slowing, as upcoming central bank decisions may further boost demand. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Culture news 'Diddy' pleads not guilty to sex trafficking and racketeering charges The music mogul “engaged in a persistent and pervasive pattern of abuse toward women and other individuals,” according to a recent indictment. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Poland declares state of natural disaster in flood-hit regions Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that the decision will facilitate evacuation efforts and speed up financial aid for the victims. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Climate Spain is moving from a Mediterranean to desert climate, study says Summer has increased by an average of 36 days across Spain over the last 50 years. 16/09/2024
Now playing Next Travel News Which European airline has the best rewards programme? This new ranking considered more than 60 individual frequent flyer programmes worldwide - and European airlines performed well across the board. 16/09/2024