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Now playing Next World News Call for reinforcement of 'Aspides' operation guarding Red Sea vessels The EU naval mission in the Red Sea was launched to protect merchant ships from attacks by Houthi rebels. 17/04/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news And the LUX Audience Award goes to... 'The Teachers' Lounge' German director Ilker Çatak was awarded the 2024 LUX European Audience Film during a ceremony at the EU Parliament. 16/04/2024
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Now playing Next World News Paris Olympics flame lit at Greek cradle of ancient games The countdown to this year's staging of the ultimate world sporting event has begun in earnest. 16/04/2024
Now playing Next Destinations Malaga’s new €1.6 million gorge walk promises stunning views The Camino del Desfiladero del Tajo will let you see Ronda’s iconic gorge from a new perspective. 16/04/2024
Now playing Next Nature Euroviews. To save our oceans, we need leaders ready to challenge the status quo It’s safe to say we put the oceans through a lot. And it takes bold action to counteract these harsh effects. Yet, there is still hope for the oceans and our planet's future, actor Ted Danson writes in a Euronews exclusive. 16/04/2024
Now playing Next Economy Italian inflation steadies as markets eagerly await ECB rate cut A drop in energy prices brings monthly inflation to a lower-than-expected rate as price increases also cool on an annual basis. 16/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Israeli artists stops own Venice Biennale show in cease-fire call Following months of public pressure, Ruth Patir, the Israeli artist exhibiting work at this year's Venice Biennale, has closed her country's pavilion until a cease-fire is reached. 16/04/2024