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Now playing Next Europe News What was stored at the Russian arms depot in Tver region? Renovated in 2018, the facility in Toropets is estimated to have stored tonnes upon tonnes of military goods, including explosives, artillery shells and ballistic missiles. 18/09/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Have archaeologists uncovered the remains of a famed French poet? Archaeological excavations at Notre-Dame de Paris have uncovered a burial site that could be that of the French poet Joachim du Bellay (1522 - 1560), whose grave has been sought since the 18th century. But doubts remain... 18/09/2024
Now playing Next No Comment Myanmar floods have affected 631,000 people and caused 226 deaths. A week after Typhoon Yagi and monsoon rains triggered severe flooding in Myanmar, residents in the capital, Naypyitaw, have begun cleaning their homes. 18/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe Decoded The EU's new defence commissioner is open to eurobonds Lithuanian commissioner hopeful Andrius Kubilius told Euronews he's urgently looking to raise billions - including via the controversial idea of joint borrowing. 18/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Who is the financial services EU Commissioner-designate? European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen entrusted a financial portfolio to a woman known for administering tough fiscal discipline during Portugal's sovereign debt crisis. 18/09/2024
Now playing Next Health news The EU's new Hungarian health Commissioner is in for a rocky ride Olivér Várhelyi, the controversial pick of Hungary's PM Viktor Orbán, has been handed a highly technical role by Ursula von der Leyen. What does it mean for EU health policy if he's rejected by the European Parliament? 18/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Brussels moves to deduct €200 million fine from Hungary's EU funds Budapest will soon be deprived of a share of its EU funds for refusing to pay the fine imposed by the European Court of Justice. 18/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Portuguese prison guards decry country's penal system as 'obsolete' Frederico Morais, President of the National Prison Guard Union, claims a lack of resources has led to poor security in Portuguese prisons. 18/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News More than 5,000 firefighters battle 100 active fires in Portugal Hot weather has pushed over 50 municipalities across nine mainland districts in Portugal to maximum fire risk, complicating containment efforts and resulting in seven deaths since the weekend. 18/09/2024
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Now playing Next Radio Schuman Von der Leyen's Commission roll call stirs mixed reactions Ursula von der Leyen presented her list of Commissioners to the press on Tuesday, featuring six executive vice-presidents, four of whom are women, many important job titles given to Eastern European and Baltic countries, and some new portfolios like the Mediterranean, housing and animal welfare. 18/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Von der Leyen splits EU policy towards eastern and southern neighbours The move is a response to the geopolitical urgency of enlargement and the EU's spiralling reputation in its southern neighbourhood. 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 Business Retailers take emergency action to avoid Christmas delivery nightmare Unprecedented early ordering is being driven by concerns that the global shipping industry could buckle under the strain of trying to fulfil mounting Christmas orders without using the important Red Sea trading routes. 18/09/2024