From the Heart of Europe | 01.12.2011, 15:00 UTC

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From the Heart of Europe 01.12.2011 | 15:00 UTC   Business  |  Europe  |  Culture & Lifestyle Business European Union ECB chief signals bank's willingness to help fight Europe's debt crisis A week ahead of a crucial EU summit on tighter eurozone rules, European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi has hinted that the bank is ready to play a bigger role in the resolution of Europe's debt crisis. Asian markets soar on central banks' move Investors losing trust in bond markets Stocks continue rally after central banks' announcement A new timetable for the rescue of the euro Italy's borrowing costs hit an all-time euro high Merkel and Cameron discuss clashing euro views Health Pharma companies show willingness to share HIV drug patents Makers of HIV drugs have been under pressure to increase access to their medicines in developing countries for years. A patent pool aims to boost competition in the market to keep prices down for these drugs. New HIV infections worldwide fall to a record low, the UN reports Liberian radio host helps fight HIV on air Berlin man still cured of HIV after three years, researchers say Economy Stocks continue rally after central banks' announcement Global markets have surged on the news that the world's major central banks are making it cheaper for banks to borrow dollars, hoping to shore up a global economy struggling from the eurozone debt crisis. Asian markets soar on central banks' move Investors losing trust in bond markets Eurozone looks to IMF for more help A new timetable for the rescue of the euro German exports reach record highs despite debt crisis Eurozone ministers agree to boost rescue fund Europe Politics Belgian parties to end deadlock and form coalition Belgium has set the world record - 535 days so far - for going the longest without a formal elected government. But a final agreement has been reached, meaning the country's political deadlock is finally nearing its end. Belgian budget breakthrough builds hopes for new government Top Belgian mediator offers to quit over budget stalemate Higher bond rates stoke fears of a spread of the eurozone debt crisis Corruption Corruption makes eurozone crisis worse, report says The debt problems of eurozone countries like Greece and Italy are due in part to their governments' failure to tackle bribery and corruption, according to an annual report by an anti-corruption watchdog. A drop in the ocean - Greece's battle with tax evaders Corruption watchdog calls on G20 to crack down on bribery New EU rules could force miners to air their dirty laundry Strikes 'Biggest strike in a generation' for Britain's public sector workers Up to two million public sector workers in Britain have staged a one-day walkout in a row over pensions. The action had a severe impact on schools and services, but disruption was minimal at border controls. Portuguese unions launch austerity strike Massive strike shuts down Greece but can't stop austerity vote German air traffic controllers set to strike Crime Minsk metro bombers receive the death sentence Gunshot to the back of the neck: that's how authorities in Belarus carry out the death sentence. Dmitri Konovalov and Vladislav Kovalyov face this punishment. They have been convicted of bombing a Minsk metro station. Protesters in Belarus call for fresh and free elections Minsk bombing trial opens amid high security Minsk metro bomb plot suspects face death sentence Strikes Britain suffers biggest strike in 30 years More than 2 million public sector workers in the UK have walked off the job over pension reforms, sparking major travel delays. The coordinated industrial action is the country's largest one-day strike in 30 years. Portuguese unions launch austerity strike Britain, Germany fail to thrash out eurozone differences Police block protest at London Stock Exchange Culture & Lifestyle Drugs Drug tourism may soon be over in Amsterdam Long known as one of the world's most tolerant cities - especially on the issue of cannabis - Amsterdam is feeling the winds of change as the national government applies pressure to clean up the capital. Dutch coffee shops allowed to sell cannabis to foreigners, for now Verdict to decide fate of Dutch cannabis coffee shops Last puff of pot for foreigners in Dutch hash houses   Unsubscribe Personal Data Feedback Imprint   © 2011