From the Heart of Europe | 24.11.2011, 15:00 UTC

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From the Heart of Europe 24.11.2011 | 15:00 UTC   Europe  |  Business Europe Economy Eurozone leaders agree to respect independence of European Central Bank The leaders of the three biggest eurozone economies - Germany, France and Italy - have met to discuss strategies to combat the debt crisis as signs grow that even they are not immune to turmoil in the bond markets. Merkel affirms her rejection of eurobonds in budget debate EU commission proposes eurobonds as crisis weapon Eurobonds: A cure or a curse? Strikes Portuguese unions launch austerity strike A general strike called by Portugal's trade unions has brought the troubled eurozone nation to a virtual standstill. Workers oppose budgetary cuts agreed between its new center-right government and international lenders. Transport, public services shut down in Portugal as trade unions strike Portuguese teachers join general strike New leaders in Greece, Italy call for united front to combat debt crisis Kosovo NATO clashes with Serbs in northern Kosovo NATO peacekeepers have clashed with Serbs manning a roadblock in northern Kosovo. It's the latest in a series of incidents as Serbs in the region continue to resist the country's ethnic Albanian administration. NATO troops back off from ethnic Serbs blockading border post NATO begins dismantling Serb barricade in northern Kosovo Serbs defy NATO deadline to surrender Kosovo border crossings Security Russian threats 'will not deter' US and NATO missile shield Through geopolitical posturing reminiscent of the Cold War, Russia has threatened to station missiles on the EU's borders if the US and NATO do not respect its security concerns over the construction of a missile shield. Romania, US sign missile defense agreement Russia warns NATO over missile defense shield plans NATO hashes out missile defense cooperation with Russia Greece Greek conservative leader offers lukewarm support for fiscal targets Greece has moved one step closer to unfreezing its desperately needed bailout package after conservative leader Antonis Samaras declared he supports the country's fiscal targets with certain "modifications." Merkel affirms her rejection of eurobonds in budget debate EU commission proposes eurobonds as crisis weapon Eurobonds: A cure or a curse? Business Telecommunications AT&T's bid for T-Mobile is dying a slow death US regulators aren't buying into AT&T's plans to acquire T-Mobile USA. The Federal Communications Commission has now joined the Justice Department to block the deal. The proposed merger looks increasingly unlikely. Deutsche Telekom struggles to disconnect in US US moves to block takeover of T-Mobile USA Deutsche Telekom ends 'global player' strategy Deutsche Telekom and Sprint are trying to connect again European Union EU commission proposes eurobonds as crisis weapon The European Commission has unveiled its ideas as to how the introduction of so-called eurobonds would work. All of them would require member states to submit budget plans to the Commission for closer scrutiny. Merkel affirms her rejection of eurobonds in budget debate Greek conservative leader offers lukewarm support for fiscal targets Eurobonds: A cure or a curse? Merkel calls for calm as debt crisis spreads Higher bond rates stoke fears of a spread of the eurozone debt crisis Finance Eurobonds: A cure or a curse? The eurobond debate in the eurozone shows no sign of disappearing, even if Angela Merkel and Nicolas Sarkozy remain opposed to the idea. Yet most experts agree - eurobonds will come sooner than later. Merkel calls for European unity at end of tumultuous week The European Commission 'is being pushed aside' Euro rescue postponed yet again, Italy fails to agree on reforms Aviation Lufthansa returns to Rio as business booms Lufthansa is once again flying non-stop to Rio de Janeiro and for good reason: Brazil's second largest city is booming, and the next World Cup soccer tournament is on the horizon. VW announces major investment in Brazil Brazil pushes environment projects to tackle crime and poverty A German recipe revolutionizing the Brazilian beer market   Unsubscribe Personal Data Feedback Imprint   © 2011