Now playing Next Economy French inflation stays on its downward path as energy prices ease The fall is largely due to a slowdown in energy, services and manufactured goods prices. Yet food prices, which are one of the main drivers of inflation, failed to cool off as significantly. 15/12/2023
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Now playing Next Culture news Mickey Mouse becomes available for public use in 2024 - with caveats Anyone getting any ideas of starting a film company or a theme park with mouse ears as their logo have another think coming... 15/12/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Hungary’s Orbán blocks €50bn EU financial support to Ukraine European Union leaders failed to clinch a deal on a long-term financial package to Ukraine in talks that extended into the early hours on Friday, as Hungary’s Viktor Orbán refused to compromise. 15/12/2023
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Now playing Next United Kingdom Eastern European women and children trafficked to shoplift in the UK Organised criminal gangs have been found trafficking women and children in the UK for large-scale shoplifting, exacerbating an alarming surge in retail crime, while a grim reality of human trafficking unfolds. 15/12/2023
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Now playing Next The Cube Will Parisians be forced to stay home during the 2024 Summer Olympics? Numerous social media users and even some media outlets are claiming the prefect of the Paris region will force residents to stay home due to the lack of public transportation available for all of the visitors during the Summer Games. 15/12/2023
Now playing Next Design Twisted reality: German firm wins bid for Tencent's futuristic HQ The Chinese tech firm's 23,000 employees will work in a 'multi-dimensional' purpose-built 500,000 square metre campus that includes restaurants, shops, public services and cultural spaces. 15/12/2023
Now playing Next Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 15th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 15/12/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Culture Re-View: The only European gig the Plastic Ono Band played 15 December 1969: The Plastic Ono Band play their only European concert. 15/12/2023
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation The world’s first solar truck is being tested on Sweden's roads Swedish manufacturer Scania has developed a haulage trailer fitted with solar panels which could decarbonise existing trucks. 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 Europe News EU opens accession talks with Ukraine but Orbán vetoes aid package The European Union decided Thursday to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova. But hours later, Viktor Orbán used his veto power to block a €50-billion aid package for the war-battered nation. 14/12/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Bourges completes list of European Capitals of Culture for 2028 France is celebrating being crowned with its fifth European Capital of Culture title. This latest honour will be shared with České Budějovice (Czech Republic) and Skopje (North Macedonia). 14/12/2023