From the Heart of Europe | 21.03.2013, 15:00 UTC

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From the Heart of Europe 21.03.2013 | 15:00 UTC World Agriculture How green is the EU's new farm deal? Agriculture in the European Union is set to get a little greener, say ministers and famers. But environmental protection groups doubt a new farming proposal will do much good on the ground. Cheap temp labor a result of the euro crisis? Opinion: EU budget sets the wrong priorities EU politicians bicker over the bills Small farms crucial for food security, say NGOs Crime Germany debates 'five-star slammer' in Berlin A new prison in Berlin has triggered a debate in Germany on the country's penal system. Media describe the new jail as 'five-star slammer.' But what kind of standards and conditions are there in German prisons? Prison violence in Germany a part of life UK mulls ruling over prisoner voting rights Jailhouse rock makes prisoners' dreams come true Eurozone crisis Russia between outrage and hysteria over Cyprus State TV runs special reports, Prime Minister Medvedev refers to "Soviet methods," populist Shirinovsky wears black - all because of the Cyprus bank levy. But, how is the banking crisis viewed by the Russian public? Russian oligarchs stung by Cypriot bank tax Chaos rolls over the eurozone - again Eurozone tells Cyprus to make next move News Cyprus Cyprus banks face bankruptcy, Central Bank threatens withdrawal Cyprus has just four days to agree on a new plan to raise much needed funds to avoid bankruptcy. The European Central Bank warned Thursday it would stop propping up the country's banks if no solution was found. Russia between outrage and hysteria over Cyprus Cyprus Cyprus scrambles to come up with 'Plan B Package' Cyprus is scrambling to devise a 'Plan B' that would secure the embattled country a much needed bailout package. The near-bankrupt eurozone country rejected an initial plan to levy all bank deposits in the country. Russia between outrage and hysteria over Cyprus Strikes Lufthansa workers strike for higher pay, more secure jobs Lufthansa workers have begun an early morning airport strike, causing massive disruptions to domestic flights. Union members are walking out across Germany's airports in a bid for a pay raise and better job security. Lufthansa embarks on path to increase operating profit Business Transportation Deutsche Bahn posts record profit and revenues Germany's state-run rail operator Deutsche Bahn has announced record results for 2012. It said both profit and revenues were up markedly as passenger numbers soared despite higher ticket costs. Speeding into the holidays on a high-speed train Growth New Bank of Japan chief vows 'all-out effort' on deflation The governor of Japan's central bank Haruhiko Kuroda has pledged to do everything he can to fight falling prices and low investment in the country's economy. But his plan is controversial as it aims to stoke inflation. Yen weakness seen as goal of Japanese monetary policy China warns Japan on currency devaluation   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013