Retail Rents in City Centers Rise 6% Across 16 Major German Cities
The study from the Institute of German Economics (IW), still unpublished but reported in the Saturday edition of the “Rheinische Post”, shows that retail rents in city centres rose 6 % last year in 16 selected cities, including Germany’s seven largest. This marks a sharp rebound after a period of almost flat growth in previous years. According to the…
February 21, 2026
German Environment Minister Rejects Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Move, Warns of Ongoing Risks
The Federal Environment Minister, Carsten Schneider of the SPD, has taken a hard line against proposals for small modular nuclear reactors, warning of the risks involved. Speaking to the partner newspapers of the “Neue Berliner Redaktionsgesellschaft” in their Saturday editions, he said that these reactors are still “dangerously hazardous”. He called…
February 20, 2026
Mainz and Hamburg Secure Draw to Keep Survival Hope Alive
During the 23rd matchday of the Bundesliga, Mainz 05 and Hamburger SV fought to a 1-1 draw at the MEWA Arena, securing a vital point for Mainz in their fight for survival.The game opened with Mainz gaining the early advantage, while Hamburg’s threat largely came from quick transitions. Soon after kickoff, Fabio Vieira of Mainz tested Hamburg keeper Daniel Batz from…
February 20, 2026
US Stocks Rally After Customs Ruling Brings Relief
U.S. stock markets finished higher on Friday. At the close in New York the Dow Jones Industrial Average settled at 49,626, up 0.5 % from the previous day. A few minutes earlier the broader S&P 500 traded around 6,910 points, up 0.7 %, while the technology‑focused Nasdaq 100 was at about 25,013 points, up 0.9 %. In April 2025 President Donald Trump celebrated what he…
February 20, 2026
Bochum 1-1 Draw With Nürnberg Leaves Forth On Top
VfL Bochum and 1. FC Nürnberg met on the 23rd day of the 2. Bundesliga, finishing 1‑1. Nürnberg had the better start, scoring early in the 38th minute when Mohamed Ali Zoma cut a short‑range cross into the net and opened the score at 1‑0. Bochum struggled to generate offensive opportunities, but before the break they benefited from a few chances that Marshall converted,…
February 20, 2026
Linke Demands Schufa Be Abolished as Score Reform Sparks Criticism
Janis Ehling, the federal executive director of the Left party, sharply criticized attempts to reform the Schufa credit‑score system and called for its complete abolition. Speaking to the news portal “Watson” he stated, “The Schufa is not reformable; it should be abolished”. Ehling argued that it is unacceptable for a private company to gather and…
In light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a large portion of the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, the President announced a new worldwide surcharge of ten percent.“Today I will sign an order, under Section 122, to impose a 10 % global surcharge in addition to the ordinary duties already levied. We will also launch several…
February 20, 2026
Eurojackpot Friday Draw Reveals Winning Numbers 11 17 23 36 40 5 6 with 1 in 140 Million Chance for Jackpot
During the Friday draw of the Eurojackpot, the winning numbers were chosen in the evening. They are 11, 17, 23, 36, 40, with the two “Euro numbers” being 5 and 6. This information is provided without warranty. The odds of winning prize tier 1, the actual Eurojackpot jackpot, are 1 in 140 million. Gambling can be addictive. The Eurojackpot has been played since…
February 20, 2026
Nouripour Urges EU Action to Free Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi
Vice President of the Bundestag Omid Nouripour, a member of the Greens, has urged European politicians to take a stronger stand for the imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace laureate Narges Mohammadi.He reported to the Funke media group that Mohammadi “has now been beaten in prison and transferred to a secret facility; her family is deeply worried”. Nouripour added that…
February 20, 2026
Banaszak Rejects Fischer’s Claims, Calls European Nuclear Debate Fearmongering
Green Party leader Felix Banaszak dismisses the public debates over a European nuclear bomb as pure fear‑mongering. In a podcast with the ARD Hauptstadtstudios he said it was irresponsible to “instill fear in the population with ever‑new proposals that many people can’t even grasp”. By doing so, Banaszak distances himself from former green foreign minister…
February 20, 2026
German Economy Ministry Reaffirms Gas Security Amid US‑Iran Tensions
The Federal Ministry of Economics maintains that Germany’s gas supply remains secure, even amid tensions between the United States and Iran. When asked how a possible Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz might affect LNG shipments and overall supply, a ministry spokesperson told a news agency that “there are many other options besides those LNG…
February 20, 2026
Friedrich Merz Re‑Elected CDU Leader With 91.2 Percent at Stuttgart Party Conference
Friedrich Merz was re‑elected as the chairman of the CDU at the federal party conference in Stuttgart. According to the conference leadership, he received 91.2 % affirmative votes on the Friday evening poll. In his last election in 2024 he had 89.8 % and in his first election in January 2022-an online conference that followed a members’ survey-he secured 94.6 %. In CDU…
