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Now playing Next Europe News Austrians struck by flooding reel from ruin left in its wake Authorities have reported 23 deaths in Central Europe, as record rainfall has caused devastation to infrastructure in small towns. 19/09/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Eastern European voters care more about candidates' religion — study People with right-wing views are more likely to choose a leader who shares their religious beliefs, the Pew Research Centre told Euronews. 19/09/2024
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Now playing Next Health news Stroke deaths have fallen in Europe but are rising worldwide Stroke prevention efforts should focus on high blood pressure, lifestyle, and environmental factors that can increase people’s risk, the study authors said. 19/09/2024
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
Now playing Next Markets How have European stocks previously reacted to Fed rate cuts? Historically, European stocks have reacted positively to Fed rate cuts, especially when not linked to a recession. However, during recessions, market performance is volatile. The 2020 pandemic cut was an outlier, with stocks surging due to unprecedented global stimulus. 18/09/2024
Now playing Next Russia Evacuation in Russia's Tver region after Ukrainian drone strike Reports from the Ukrainian and Russian sides differed as to the cause and scale of the attack. 18/09/2024