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• After Cyprus, Markets See Slovenia Closer to Bailout Friday, 29 Mar 2013 | 9:00 AM ET

  

  Cyprus may be a "special case" in the eyes of European officials, but their handling of its bailout is taking a toll on another small euro zone member with an over-burdened banking sector- Slovenia.

• Bank of Cyprus Big Savers to Lose Up to 60 Percent Saturday, 30 Mar 2013 | 4:16 PM ET

  

  Big depositors at Cyprus' largest bank may be forced to accept losses of up to 60 percent, far more than initially estimated under the European rescue package to save the country from bankruptcy.

• Italy's Napolitano Faces Greatest Test of His Career Sunday, 31 Mar 2013 | 11:47 AM ET

  

  Italy's 87-year-old President will face the greatest test of his career as he tries to end the standoff preventing a new government being formed more than a month after elections.

• Italy President Denies Resignation Reports Saturday, 30 Mar 2013 | 9:04 AM ET

  

  Giorgio Napolitano on Saturday ruled out standing down to make way for new parliamentary elections after the failure of attempts to form a government this week, saying he would stay in place until the very end of his mandate in May.

• Big Depositors in Cyprus to Lose Far More Than Feared Saturday, 30 Mar 2013 | 3:48 AM ET

  

  Under conditions to be announced Saturday, depositors in Bank of Cyprus will get shares in the bank worth 37.5 percent of their deposits over 100,000 euros, while the rest may never be paid back.

• Cyprus Says Threat Contained, No Plan to Leave Euro Friday, 29 Mar 2013 | 8:47 AM ET

  

  The president of Cyprus said on Friday the risk of bankruptcy had been contained and the country had no intention of leaving the euro.

• 75% Wealth Tax for French Companies Friday, 29 Mar 2013 | 3:57 AM ET

  

  Francois Hollande declared that companies would have to pay a 75 percent tax on salaries over a million euros after his plan for a "super-tax" on individuals was knocked down.

• Europe Risks Being Too Tough on Banking Moral Hazard Friday, 29 Mar 2013 | 12:15 AM ET

  

  Europe has long been far too tolerant of moral hazard in its banking system. But with the Cyprus plan, the pendulum may now be swinging too far in the opposite direction. The Financial Times reports.

• Cyprus Bank Controls to Last a Month: Minister Friday, 29 Mar 2013 | 1:54 AM ET

  

  Cyprus conceded on Thursday that tight capital controls would remain in force longer than expected as the island's banks reopened for the first time after the government was forced to accept a tough EU rescue package to avoid bankruptcy.

• Douwe Egberts Coffee Group Gets $8.2 Billion Bid Friday, 29 Mar 2013 | 4:15 AM ET

  

  D.E Master Blenders 1753 said on Thursday it received a 6.4- billion-euro takeover offer from German investor Joh A Benckiser, sending shares of the Dutch coffee and tea maker up more than 25 percent.

• European Default Has to Happen: Mark Mobius Thursday, 28 Mar 2013 | 2:18 AM ET

  

  As fears grow that the Cyprus crisis could spread to other parts of the euro zone, renowned investor Mark Mobius says that a default is the only way to solve the single-currency bloc's problems.

• Italy Knows Nothing About Possible Downgrade Thursday, 28 Mar 2013 | 6:32 AM ET

  

  Italian Economy Minister Vittorio Grilli said on Thursday he had no knowledge of any imminent decision by Moody's to cut Italy's sovereign debt rating.

• Gold Reaching 'Inflexion Point': Pro Thursday, 28 Mar 2013 | 7:14 AM ET

  

  As gold ETFs celebrate their tenth birthday this month, investors are heading for the exit doors as speculation about an end to the Federal Reserve's loose monetary policy curb the precious metal's rally.

• Rangers FC—The Best Investment in Soccer? Thursday, 28 Mar 2013 | 8:45 AM ET

  

  One soccer club in Scotland could be set for great things after a turbulent few years. Time to invest?

• Why Europe May Be More at Risk From Hacking Than US Wednesday, 27 Mar 2013 | 9:09 AM ET

  

  While media coverage of cyber threats has been widespread in the U.S., hacking has hardly made headlines in Europe. Experts say this is mainly due to a difference in reporting rules.

• Play the Cyprus Crisis, Buy This Currency: Pro Thursday, 28 Mar 2013 | 12:56 AM ET

  

  Uncertainties surrounding the Cyprus bailout are set to continue for some time, but one way to play the fallout is to buy the Australian dollar, one analyst told CNBC.

• Hippie Commune Thrives as Europeans Tire of Chaos Thursday, 28 Mar 2013 | 3:43 AM ET

  

  Some European citizens are looking to escape their economic troubles by joining an Italian commune.

• 'Cyprus Euros' Could Take on Own Value Thursday, 28 Mar 2013 | 3:16 AM ET

  

  Cyprus's plan to impose capital controls threatens to test the ties that bind Europe's monetary union and could see euros on the Mediterranean island valued differently to those in the rest of the bloc.

• Remember Euro Breakup Fears? They Are Back Wednesday, 27 Mar 2013 | 10:35 PM ET

  

  After months of calm in global markets, concerns about the future of the euro zone are back with a vengeance as fears grow that the turmoil in Cyprus could spread to other parts of the region.

• Cyprus Banks Opening: Guards Prepare for Battle Wednesday, 27 Mar 2013 | 4:19 PM ET

  

  Cyprus reopens its banks on Thursday with capital controls in place and guards at branches to help avert bank runs.