July 21, 2013

Rival accuses Germany's Merkel of deceit over euro zone bailouts

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's main opposition leader Peer Steinbrueck accused Chancellor Angela Merkel of covering up the likelihood that German taxpayers will have to fund further euro zone bailouts due to a looming election.

July 20, 2013

Debt crisis: What lies ahead for the Eurozone this summer?

Latvia is standing tall this summer after receiving the go-ahead to join the Eurozone in January 2014. It has met all economic criteria and will become the zone's 18th member.

July 19, 2013

Merkel's Stealth Plan to Keep Euro Crisis From Exploding Again

Angela Merkel has a dilemma. Europe’s debt crisis is heating up again. But Germany will hold elections on Sept. 22, and Merkel’s popularity rests on voters’ belief that her leadership has helped bring the crisis under control.

July 18, 2013

Celebrating the Elderly With a Nervous Eye on Italy’s Future

PERDASDEFOGU, Italy — On a recent Sunday afternoon, hundreds of villagers gathered in this tiny Sardinian town for a Mass to celebrate the 100th birthday of Claudina Melis, one of its esteemed citizens.

July 17, 2013

U.S.'s Lew to visit Greece, discuss its reforms

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew will visit Greece on Sunday to discuss the euro zone country's economic reforms and Europe's policies to support recovery, the Treasury said on Wednesday.