From the Heart of Europe | 24.01.2013, 17:15 UTC

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From the Heart of Europe 24.01.2013 | 17:15 UTC World Human Rights UK mulls ruling over prisoner voting rights The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Britain must give prisoners the right to vote. But the idea of lifting the ban is not going down well with the British public. Abuse in UK's Iraq occupation was 'systemic' European court sets limits on religious liberty Art Geneva keeps priceless art under wraps Which building is home to the world's best collection of art? The Louvre in Paris? London's Tate Modern? The MOMA in New York? It might just be an unattractive warehouse in Geneva. Art heists threaten exhibitions The art of freedom Latvians don't want to let go of their lats Balkans Uncertainty for southeast Europe's middle class The gap between rich and poor is widening in countries in southeast Europe, where the middle classes are threatened by social decline. Clinton to push Balkans reform Nationalism on the rise in southeastern Europe Pirate movement reaches southeast Europe NATO Why were German soldiers 'attacked' in Turkey? The recent attack on German soldiers by a group of Turkish nationalists in Iskenderun reveals the distrust some Turks feel toward the West, NATO and the US. It seems likely that more protests will follow. NATO sets up missile defense shield in Turkey Germany frets about troops on Turkish border 'The Syrian opposition must get its act together' Business Banking Germany's Allianz buries its banking operations German insurer Allianz has announced it will close its own bank because of a difficult business environment. The move is expected to cost hundreds of jobs nationwide and end one of the company's failed experiments. Social Change Social entrepreneurs take their case to Davos Social entrepreneurs are no longer fighting lonely battles - they have set up an international network. And the Davos forum gives them a perfect platform to bang their drum. News Politics Merkel calls on eurozone to hold firm at Davos German Chancellor Angela Merkel has told business leaders in Davos that governments need to continue efforts to bring borrowing under control while there's political will and pressure to do so. She also lauded progress. Merkel only made an oblique UK reference Cameron seeks to reassure Davos over US exit Davos economic forum tries optimism Protests Athens threatens to sack striking metro workers Greece's government has threatened striking public transport workers with sackings or arrests under emergency legislation. Athens' subway system remained paralyzed for an eighth consecutive day. Politics Cameron defends EU referendum pledge at Davos British Prime Minister David Cameron has been in the spotlight at the Davos World Economic Forum, a day after he promised the British an EU membership referendum. He said it was "not about turning our backs on Europe." Cameron tells Davos about his EU desires Cameron wants another EU   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013