From the Heart of Europe | 09.05.2013, 14:00 UTC

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From the Heart of Europe 09.05.2013 | 14:00 UTC World European Ties Is Germany's image improving in the UK? In the UK, Germany has long been derided as a nation of humorless sausage eaters. But British authors, businesses, cultural institutions and sports fans seem to be having a change of heart. Awards Dalia Grybauskaite: the Iron Lady of Lithuania It's known as the "Oscar of politics." Whoever receives the Charlemagne Prize is esteemed in Europe and beyond - such as this year's laureate: Lithuania's President Dalia Grybauskaite. But her style is controversial. Lithuania: the Charlemagne Prize for Grybauskaite Traces of the Past - Learning Yiddish in Vilnius Lithuania: Belarusian Soldier Seeks Asylum A modern house in Lithuania Grybauskaite: 'De facto we already have the euro' Lost and forgotten: German 'wolf children' in Lithuania Bumpy ride for Latvia's pothole protestors Eurozone crisis 532 billion euros to rescue five countries Cyprus is clearing the last hurdles for money to flow from the European rescue fund, ESM. Five eurozone states now have loans for half a trillion euros. Who pays what and who receives the loans? Europe vs the IMF: Austerity vs growth? Eurozone business activity far from out of the woods Eurozone's new 5-euro note: Coming to a wallet near you Business Corporate Reports Sony reports first annual net profit in five years Electronics giant Sony is back in the black for the first time in five years. A weaker yen has offered hope the Japanese company can again become a market leader after record struggles. Taxes Growth in German tax income to slow in coming years Germany must slightly lower its planned spending in the years to come as tax experts have calculated slower-than-predicted growth in tax revenue. But authorities are still far from having to tighten their belts. German opposition SPD to target rich tax cheats A way out for German tax dodgers Trade New WTO chief inherits crisis-plagued body The World Trade Organization (WTO) threatens to fall into obscurity, as it is proving unable to overcome differences among its members. Its new leader Robert Azevedo needs diplomatic diligence to ensure its survival. Brazil announces Azevedo as new head of WTO Trans-Atlantic free-trade tango Doha is dead. Long live... Doha? Trade EU imposes anti-dumping duties on Chinese solar panels The European Commission has agreed to impose high, anti-dumping tariffs on imports of Chinese solar panels. The decision is now up for debate among EU member states. Germany's energy revolution - Who will pay the price? News Russia Moscow military parade marks WWII Victory Day Russia has held a major military parade in the center of Moscow, an annual May 9 tradition to mark the German surrender in 1945 and the end of the Second World War in Europe. This follows French ceremonies on Wednesday. The search for the last Nazi henchmen Italy Silvio Berlusconi's tax fraud conviction upheld An Italian appeals court has upheld the tax fraud conviction against former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. He is expected to appeal the ruling in Italy's highest court. Opinion: Italy doesn't have much time World War II France and Poland mark 68th Victory in Europe day in Paris French President Francois Hollande was joined by Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski for the 68th annual Victory in Europe (VE) Day celebrations in Paris. Hollande spoke about compromise with Germany.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013