From the Heart of Europe | 30.05.2013, 14:00 UTC

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From the Heart of Europe 30.05.2013 | 14:00 UTC Business Travel Europeans drop summer holiday travel as austerity bites Fewer Europeans are planning to go away for a summer holiday this year, a fresh study has shown. People in many nations feel the impact of austerity programs aimed at reining in public deficits. Tourism brings unemployment down in Spain Aviation Singapore Airlines places huge orders with Boeing, Airbus Singapore Airlines has announced multi-billion dollar deals with aircraft makers Boeing and Airbus. The Asian carrier has ordered more than 60 airplanes in what's believed to be the biggest purchases in company history. Airbus A350 waiting in the wings Boeing conducts final test flight for grounded 787 Consumer Electronics Apple likely to ease dependence on Foxconn Newspaper reports in the US have indicated that US consumer electronics giant Apple is about to decrease its dependence on contract company Foxconn. A low-cost iPhone will be produced by a competitor. Foxconn allows staff councils Growth Austerity chokes off Spanish economy In the first months of 2013, Spain's economy contracted for the seventh consecutive quarter. The country's rapid economic decline is accelerated by the government's sweeping austerity measures, the latest figures show. Spanish protest government austerity Spain's Rajoy defends self in euro crisis state-of-the-nation World Agriculture Croatia's EU membership spells trouble for Bosnia's farmers Croatia is set to join the EU in July, but when it does, neighboring Bosnia and Herzegovina will lose its main market for its farming exports. And without it, the country's already fragile economy may falter. Little joy - Croatia's path to the EU Croatia brings minefields to EU soil EU proposal seeks big reforms on farm subsidies Russia Rallying behind Russia's 'foreign agent' Levada Center Hundreds of scientists, authors and politicians say Russia has escalated its policy against NGOs in the country. A push to close the well-regarded Levada Center is the most recent blow to Russian civil society. Human rights activist Pamfilova: 'Demand for change in Russia is increasing' Russian opposition seeks soul mates Russian NGOs fight 'foreign agent' status News Eurozone crisis Merkel, Hollande seek increased competitiveness, job creation A demand by Brussels that Paris do more to reign in its public debt has angered President Hollande. The debt crisis was to feature high on the agenda in talks between Hollande and visiting German Chancellor Merkel. 'Madame strong' and 'Monsieur weak' Society Vincent and Bruno marry in France's first gay wedding Two men have tied the knot in the first gay marriage ceremony to take place in France under a new law allowing same-sex weddings. The event is the first after a change in the law that has prompted violent protests. EU study: Gay people still face discrimination Elections Bulgarian parliament approves government of new PM Oresharski After almost four months of political stalemate, the Bulgarian parliament has approved a new government. The new premier is calling for a more harmonious public discourse in order to stabilize Bulgaria's economy. Bulgaria election fails to end political deadlock Afghanistan Afghan detentions 'legal,' says British defense chief Responding to allegations of illegal prisoner detentions at a facility in Afghanistan, Britain's defense secretary has defended the military's actions. He says the detentions are legal.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013