Day: August 20, 2025
48 posts
Nasdaq dips US markets mixed
US equity markets presented a mixed performance Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing at 44,938, a…
Factory Prices Fall Slightly In July
German producer prices for industrial products decreased by 1.5 percent in July 2025 compared to the same month…
German Hospitality Revenue Dips in First Half of 2025
Germany’s hospitality sector experienced a downturn in revenue during the first half of 2025, according to data released…
German Economy Reliant on Red Sea Trade Route
Approximately ten percent of all imports to Germany arrive by sea via the Red Sea – encompassing the…
Frankfurt Lands Bremen Goalkeeper Zetterer
Eintracht Frankfurt has secured the immediate transfer of goalkeeper Michael Zetterer from fellow Bundesliga club Werder Bremen, the…
Europol Busts Massive Counterfeit Currency Operation
Law enforcement agencies across multiple nations have seized millions of euros worth of counterfeit currency in a coordinated…
Wagenknecht Opposes Sending German Troops To Ukraine
The co-leader of the BSW party, Sahra Wagenknecht, has voiced support for the position of Saxony’s Minister-President Michael…
German Lotto Results Drawn Wednesday Night
The German Lotto and Toto Block conducted its weekly “6 aus 49” draw on Wednesday evening, revealing the…
Poland Traces Drone Crash to Russia
A military drone crashed and exploded in Osiny, Poland, southeast of Warsaw, reportedly originating from Russia, the Polish…
German Stocks Fall Oil Prices Jump
European markets experienced a moderate downturn on Wednesday, with the DAX closing at 24,277 points, a decrease of…
Klitschko Warns Ukraine Needs Strong Security Pledges
Kyiv’s Mayor Vitali Klitschko has cautioned against accepting insufficient security assurances in potential negotiations with Russia, referencing the…
Parents Spend 500 Euros on Kids’ Digital Lives
German parents spend an average of 503 euros annually on digital devices and media for their children, according…
Scheuer Faces Inquiry Over Road Toll Testimony
The German Federal Ministry of Transport is declining to comment on the indictment brought against former Transport Minister…
Schulze Joins CDU Criticism of Ukraine Peacekeeping Forces
Growing dissent within Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is surfacing regarding discussions about the potential deployment of German…
Lufthansa Wins Appeal Over Condor Ruling
The Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court has overturned a decision by the German Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) against Lufthansa.…
Berlin Report Details Rising Clan Crime
Berlin authorities released a comprehensive report on Wednesday detailing the current state of organized crime linked to extended…
Minister Calls For Bureaucracy-Cutting Cabinet
Germany’s Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger is calling for a focused cabinet meeting following the summer recess, aimed at…
Germany Faces Fine Over Afghan Visa Delays
Germany’s Foreign Office is facing potential fines after a Berlin administrative court issued a directive demanding concrete action…
Coalition Divided Over Palantir Security Software
A divergence of opinion is emerging within Germany’s governing coalition regarding the deployment of data analysis software developed…
Scheuer Faces Court Over Toll System Claims
Following the indictment of former Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer (CSU) regarding potential false statements made before the inquiry…
Germans Wary of Ukraine Joining NATO
Public opinion in Germany remains cautiously reserved regarding the potential integration of Ukraine into Western alliance structures, according…
Expert Says Report Could Fuel AfD Ban Bid
A legal expert has assessed the recent report by Germany’s domestic intelligence agency, the Verfassungsschutz, regarding the Alternative…
Porsche Scales Back Battery Unit Workforce
Porsche is reportedly planning significant restructuring of its battery subsidiary, Cellforce Group, potentially leading to the dismissal of…
German DAX Slides Investors Eye Clues
European stocks exhibited cautious trading activity mid-Wednesday, with Germany’s DAX index experiencing a slight downturn. By approximately 12:30…
Russian National Charged in Plot Against Israel Embassy
German prosecutors have filed charges against a Russian national before the State Protection Chamber of the Regional Court…
Germany Sees No Progress From Putin On Ukraine Peace
Berlin – The German government currently observes no indications of movement towards a peaceful resolution from Russian President…
Scheuer Faces Inquiry After Toll Road Scandal
Following the indictment of former Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer (CSU) on suspicion of providing false testimony to the…
Haseloff Opposes Tax Hikes Favors Welfare Reform
The debate around Germany’s fiscal policy is intensifying, with diverging views emerging from key political figures. Reiner Haseloff,…
NFT Sales Now Subject To Sales Tax Ruling
A German tax court in Lower Saxony has issued a landmark ruling concerning the value-added tax (VAT) treatment…
Scheuer Faces Inquiry Fallout Over Road Toll Claims
A former member of the parliamentary investigative committee examining the toll system, Oliver Luksic, views the indictment against…
Iranian Espionage Threatens Berlin Senator’s Election
Security expert Professor Peter Neumann, specializing in security studies at King’s College London, has cautioned about the potential…
German Stocks Dip Ahead of Jackson Hole Speech
European stock markets opened Wednesday with modest declines, as the DAX, Germany’s leading stock index, began the day…
Federal Laws Threaten City Finances Stuttgart Finds
Stuttgart’s city administration has received a legal assessment revealing a stark reality for local authorities across Germany. The…
German Exports Dip Slightly in First Half of 2025
Germany’s exports totaled €786.0 billion in the first half of 2025, a decrease of 0.1 percent compared to…
UK Inflation Surges To 3.8 Percent
The pace of consumer price increases in the United Kingdom accelerated recently, according to data released Wednesday by…
Ex-Minister Scheuer Faces Perjury Charges
Berlin’s public prosecutor’s office has filed charges against former German Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer, according to reports. The…
Luxury Tax Plan Faces Opposition From Local Authorities
A proposal by Germany’s Left Party to introduce a special tax on luxury real estate is facing criticism…
Employers Push For Doctor Visit Fee
Germany’s leading employer association, the Bundesvereinigung der Deutschen Arbeitgeberverbände (BDA), is advocating for a new approach to healthcare…
Kretschmer Opposes German Troops in Ukraine
Saxon State Premier Michael Kretschmer has voiced opposition to the deployment of German ground troops in Ukraine. “German…
German Party Seeks Spy Agency Powers After Data Breach
Berlin is facing increased calls for enhanced cybersecurity measures following a sophisticated espionage attempt targeting Justice Senator Felor…
Left Party Plans Gaza Protest in Berlin
Berlin is set to host multiple demonstrations on September 27th focusing on the situation in Gaza, with Die…
SPD Fights Low Wages To Protect Welfare System
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) in Germany is aiming to reduce the number of individuals reliant on supplementary…
Hodges Calls For Western Troops To Bolster Ukraine Security
Former U.S. Army Europe Commander Ben Hodges has advocated for substantial security commitments to Ukraine, suggesting the deployment…
Greens Accuse Opposition of Tax Cuts For The Wealthy
Members of Germany’s Green Party are sharply criticizing the opposition CDU and its leadership, alleging policies favoring the…
Opposition Demands Cuts to Heat Pump Funding
A growing budgetary dispute is unfolding in Germany, with opposition parties demanding significant spending cuts as concerns mount…
Wagenknecht Hints at Uncertain Future in Party
The co-leader of the BSW (Alliance Sahra Wagenknecht), Sahra Wagenknecht, has indicated she remains committed to the party,…
CO2 Storage Alone Won’t Fix Climate Crisis Warns Agency
Germany’s Federal Environment Agency (UBA) has cautioned the government against over-reliance on carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies…
Afghan Allies Demand More Action From German Official
A network advocating for former local staff employed by German federal agencies in Afghanistan has leveled serious accusations…