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Now playing Next Europe News Major bridge partially collapses into river in Dresden The partial collapse of the Carola Bridge disrupted major traffic artery in Dresden and left the city without hot water. 12/09/2024
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Now playing Next Green News EU governments using ‘harsh new laws’ on climate activists Some Western nations are using old legislation or enacting harsh new laws to restrict the right to peaceful protest and impose disproportionate penalties, a report warns. 11/09/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Final curtain for London’s only Spanish-language theatre The Cervantes Theatre in London, established seven years ago as the only dedicated Spanish-language theatre in the capital, will close its doors due to lacking funds. 11/09/2024