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The European debt crisis claims a new victim: Bulgaria
Stephen Beard Feb 20, 2013
After clashes between police and protesters became violent, Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov submitted his resignation today in what has become the latest example of voters rising up against budget cuts and winning.
Amazon to launch virtual currency
Jim Burress Feb 7, 2013
This week, the retailing giant said it will soon offer its own currency, called the Amazon Coin.
France's president says no to 'endless austerity'
Bethany Bell Feb 5, 2013
Francois Hollande gives his first speech to the European Parliament as head of state.
Which is scarier: Dow 14,000 or European debt?
Jeremy Hobson Feb 4, 2013
After a week of near-record highs, Wall Street appears worried again -- one of the culprits may be new concerns about the European debt crisis.
In Spain, corruption and austerity don't mix
Stephen Beard Feb 1, 2013
A bribery scandal in Spain is threatening the government of Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy at a time of austerity and high unemployment.
Making money: The most secure paper in the world
Jeremy Hobson Jan 28, 2013
How do you stop a counterfeiter? Holograms are out, but bank note windows are in. We talk with the CEO of Fortress Paper, a company that makes special paper that money is made from, with a focus on security.
Greek Parliament investigates former finance minister over 'tax list'
Mark Lowen Jan 18, 2013
George Papaconstantinou is under investigation over allegations he removed the names of his family members from a list of Greek tax evaders.
Europe's economy: Recovering or recoiling?
Jeremy Hobson Jan 14, 2013
The head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, had reassuring words this morning about the state of the European economy. But the latest economic numbers tell a different story.
What would the trillion dollar coin look like?
Kai Ryssdal Jan 8, 2013
Coin designer Garret Burke gives two cents on what a trillion dollar coin would look like
Minting, not printing, dollars to ease debt
Mark Garrison Jan 4, 2013
A trillion dollar coin? It’s legal for the Treasury to mint and it could resolve the debt ceiling debate. But don’t bet your paper money on it.
