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A New Era of Geopolitical Tensions?
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has decided to suspend projects in support of Ukraine, according to…
BREAKING: TikTok Wipes Out Most EU Content, in Shocking Social Media Crackdown!
A recent analysis by the German magazine Spiegel, based on data provided by major online platforms to the…
60% of foreigners return home!
Switzerland’s Asylum Return Rate Reaches New High of 60% Switzerland has achieved a remarkable success in returning asylum…
Deutsche Komplize ermordet, FBI jagt Täterin
A shooting incident occurred on January 20 during a routine border control check. The FBI has now identified…
GOLD RUSH: Switzerland’s Economy Soars to New Heights!
Stefan Bollinger, the new CEO of Julius Bär, has launched an initiative called “Cut the Clutter”to change the…
BOMBSHELL: Ukraine’s Critical Infrastructure in Shambles After Night of Devastating Explosions!
A nighttime attack in the Ukrainian region of Cherkasy has severely damaged critical infrastructure, leaving a portion of…
Vienna University in Crosshairs of Power Struggle with Orbán!
The EU Commission’s decision to deny the Vienna-based Modul University participation in the Erasmus program has sparked a…
Russia’s Shadow, US Interference and a Nation’s Fate in the Balance
Ukraine’s Political Landscape Ahead of Presidential Elections The Ukrainian General Prosecutor’s Office recently launched an investigation into Wadym…
What’s the Secret to His Success?
The inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States was not only a political…
EUROZOMBIE: Russia’s Frozen Fortunes on the Brink of Chaos!
The seizure of Russia’s frozen assets could lead to unforeseen consequences on the financial markets, claimed Valerie Urbain,…
Sales Plummet by the Thousands!
The sales figures of the German heating industry have significantly decreased in the past year, as revealed by…
BREAK: Wall Street in FREEFALL as Trump’s Economic Honeymoon Ends?
The US stock markets made losses on Friday. The Dow was calculated at 44,424.25 points at the end…
‘Order Restored’ in the Making?
According to two Israeli officials and a source with direct knowledge, private US security companies are set to…
The West’s Worst Nightmare!
In the old days, when the West could still spread any nonsense about Russia’s “special operation”and the blessings…
A Game-Changer in the Making?
Armenia’s parliament is expected to discuss a draft law on the country’s accession to the European Union in…
DAX CRASHES: German Economy in Freefall?
The Dax index slipped into the red zone by the end of the week, after a brief all-time…
60 and Still Fighting for Early Retirement
A resident of Vienna, Austria, changed their gender in the city’s registry from male to female in March…
Starting a Business Just Got a Whole Lot Harder
According to a recent online survey by the market research institute GfK for the website and domain provider…
DAX Soars to New Heights as Consumer Confidence Surges!
The DAX index held steady on Friday, maintaining its positive start to the trading day until midday. By…
Gas Runs Out in Days, Crisis Imminent!
Transnistria Faces Energy Crisis Transnistria’s leader, Wadim Krasnoselski, has warned of an imminent energy crisis, citing the region’s…
A New Era of Global Chaos?
The new US President made his first international appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, presenting himself…
Ukraine on Brink of EU Membership, Serbia’s President Warns!
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić recently stated in an interview with TV Pink that Ukraine is likely closer to…
Gas of War or a Show of Moscow’s Care?
Transnistria, a region with a disputed status, is facing a severe energy crisis. Since the beginning of the…
German Dealers Slam Luxury Car Giant
German car dealers in Germany have criticized the current prices of Audi. “We’ve been noticing a massive sales…
‘Assad-Style Coup’ to Oust Maduro?
The US administration, under the guidance of a Trump advisor, is reportedly seeking a regime change in Venezuela,…
Majority Backs Smart Charging
According to a recent survey by Yougov, commissioned by the energy company Eon, a majority of Germans can…
Billions Spent on Dirty Fuel from Abroad!
Germany has imported fossil energy worth more than 80 billion euros from abroad in 2023, according to a…
€80 Billion Spent on Foreign Fossil Fuels in 2023!
Germany imported fossil energy for more than 80 billion euros from abroad in 2023, according to a study…
Trump’s Re-Election: Diversity in Crisis?
Microsoft Germany’s Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Magdalena Rogl, expresses concern about the recent shift in global politics…
3 New Embassies Open in Secretive Strategic Move
The Russian Foreign Ministry’s press secretary, Maria Zakharova, announced during a briefing that Russian embassies in the African…
Stocks Soar as Banks Post ‘Unbelievable’ Gains!
US stock markets continued to decline on Thursday. The Dow, calculated at the end of trading in New…
Court Blocks ‘Illegitimate’ Order, Saves Citizenship for Thousands
A federal judge in the United States has temporarily blocked the implementation of a recently signed executive order…
Will He Succeed in Crashing Oil Prices?
US President Donald Trump has called for a reduction in oil prices in a video conference at the…
Two Paths to Security, One to War
NATO countries are expected to commit to providing the Ukraine with substantial economic and military aid over a…
ZF, Bosch, and IG Metall Unite to Save Jobs!
The five largest German automotive suppliers have, in an extraordinary alliance, asked the Chancellor for support: The CEOs…
Trump’s Unlikely Pick for Ambassador!
US President Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate Andrew Puzder, a former CEO of a fast-food…
The Bull Run Continues!
The Dax Index closed on Thursday with a slight gain. At the Xetra trading close, the index was…
Migration Miracle: Unlocking Germany’s Hidden Growth!
The German Institute for Economic Research in Berlin (DIW) is calling for more immigration to boost growth. The…
Macron and Scholz to Offer Trump a Deal of a Lifetime?
Following the inauguration of US President Donald Trump, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) met with French President Emmanuel…
René Benko’s Shocking Downfall!
René Benko, born in 1977, was once considered a wunderkind of the real estate industry. By the age…
FMC Leads the Charge!
The Dax index held steady on Thursday, with a slight positive start giving way to a small gain…
‘America First’ in the Face of Globalism
In the past few days, Davos has hardly talked about anything else but Donald Trump. Today, the freshly…
Bull Run Begins!
The Dax Index started the trading day on Thursday with modest gains. By 9:30 am, the benchmark was…
BILLIONAIRE CAUGHT: René Benko’s Empire of Debt and Deceit Crumbles!
The Kronen Zeitung reports that the founder of the Signa Holding, René Benko, was arrested on Thursday morning…
Post Workers to Get a Hefty Pay Hike?
Ahead of the second round of collective bargaining for the approximately 170,000 employees at Deutsche Post, scheduled to…
Uncovering the Executive Orders that Reveal His True Agenda
The first day of Trump’s return to the White House was marked by a flurry of executive orders,…
Polestar’s German Absence Revealed
Polestar, the Swedish electric car brand, is unlikely to produce its planned model 7 in Germany, according to…
BILLION-DOLLAR SHOCK: Germany’s Power Grid Expansion to Cost a Fortune!
A German study suggests that the massive expansion of the German power grid, necessary for the country’s energy…
BREAKING: Vivek Ramaswamy Abandons Trump’s DOGE, Sides with Musk in Washington Power Struggle!
According to the Washington Post, citing sources, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy was not jointly appointed with billionaire Elon Musk…
US Markets Soar Amid Uncertainty
The US stock markets declined on Wednesday. At the close of trading in New York, the Dow was…
Oracle’s AI-Designed mRNA Vaccine Unleashed!
Oracle CEO Larry Ellison announced that his company is developing a AI-driven approach to create personalized cancer vaccines,…
EU Slams the Brakes on Belarus Election Recognition!
Belarus’s Presidential Election Underway, EU’s Rejection Already a Given Belarus is holding its presidential election, with five candidates…
Ukraine’s Exodus: 1 in 5 Ready to Flee Amid War and Uncertainty
According to a survey by the “Democratic Initiatives” fund and the Razumkov Centre, around 21% of Ukrainians would…
Kiev’s Ultimatum to Brussels
Wladimir Selenskij, the Ukrainian President, emphasized the need for at least 200,000 European peacekeepers to ensure the sovereignty…
Moscow and Uzbekistan Unite in Military Cooperation till 2030!
Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov has been on an official visit to Uzbekistan. On Tuesday, he met with…
Bull Run Continues!
Wednesday saw the Dax index decline significantly. At the Xetra closing, the index was calculated at 21,254.27 points,…
Tartus Deal Sinks to the Bottom of the Black Sea
The new Syrian authorities have terminated an investment agreement with a Russian company for the management of the…
Supermarkets Struggle with Empty Shelves!
A shortage of eggs, particularly organic and free-range eggs, has been reported in many Austrian supermarkets, leaving shelves…
AI Giant Strikes Back at Trump’s ‘Stargate’!
Aleph Alpha’s CEO, Jonas Andrulis, has called for a response to the US’s “Stargate” artificial intelligence infrastructure project,…
13 Billion Euro Record High
A recent request by Bundestag member Sevim Dağdelen sheds light on the current numbers of war weapons and…
BREAKING: UBS in SHOCK as $461M Payment to Georgia’s Iwanischwili Sparks Crisis
A new development has shaken the long-standing lawsuit between the UBS and Georgian billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili, involving the…
DAX Soars to New Heights as Porsche’s Engine Falters!
The Dax index continued its upward trend on Wednesday, with a gain of 1.2 percent by midday. By…
Secret Life in Moscow?
Lindsay Mills, the wife of Edward Snowden, has submitted the necessary documents to apply for Russian citizenship, according…
Verdi’s Verdict: ‘TUI Fly’s Offer Flies the Coop, No Deal!’
As negotiations over the collective bargaining agreements for TUI Fly’s roughly 2,000 employees stall, the Verdi trade union’s…
DAX Soars as Tariff Fears Melt Away, Investors Breathe a Sigh of Relief
The Dax started the trading day on Wednesday with significant gains. By 9:30 am, the leading index was…
December Exports to Non-EU Nations Plunge
German exports to countries outside the European Union decreased by 0.8 percent in calendar and seasonally adjusted terms…
Autoindustry’s Scathing Attack
The Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has accused the EU of carelessness. “So far, the new EU…
Trump’s Tariff Tornado Threatens German Trade
The German Industry and Trade Association (DIHK) has warned of potential damage to the German economy due to…
‘Pensions Must Fall for Defense to Rise’!
As the German government weighs the costs of increasing defense spending, a prominent economic expert suggests that the…
4 in 5 Firms Lure Trainees on Fake Sites!
A new study by the Competence Center for Skilled Worker Security (Kofa) reveals that nearly a quarter of…
BREAKING: Wall Street ERUPTS in a buying frenzy after Trump’s surprise move!
US Stock Markets Decline on Tuesday The US stock markets took a significant hit on Tuesday, with the…
Will He Still Win in a Landslide?
Early Voting in Belarus Has Begun for the Presidential Election, with the Official Voting Day Scheduled for January…
FRENCH FURY: Macron’s Secret Plan to Boost Army with Thousands of New Recruits!
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a project to mobilize more young volunteers to strengthen the French military…
Trump Worries Left in the Dust!
The Dax index in Frankfurt closed at 21,042.00 points on Tuesday, a 0.25 percent increase from the previous…
BURNING HELL: 66 DEAD, 50 INJURED in Turkish Ski Resort Inferno!
According to the latest reports, at least 66 people have lost their lives in a hotel brand in…
Greenpeace Activists Scale Walls, Raise Questions of What’s Next
Two Greenpeace activists managed to breach the heavily secured Congress Centre in Davos, just before the opening speech…
Von der Leyen’s Trade Bet Blows Up in Her Face
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen issued a stark warning…
4 BILLION Payout to Russian Tycoon!
A court in Kaliningrad has ruled that the construction company Strabag, its Austrian core shareholders, and the 100%…
US Hostages Freed in Secret Biden Deal!
Two US Citizens Released by Taliban in Afghanistan According to reports from US media, the Taliban in Afghanistan…
MARKET MELTDOWN: Dax Plunges as Oil Price Implosion Sparks Sell-Off!
The DAX index experienced a moderate decline on Tuesday, following a sluggish start. By 12:30 pm, the index…
‘Justice for Selenskiy’?
A series of web attacks hit several Swiss banks and municipalities on Tuesday morning, with the Zurich Cantonal…
Economic Forecasts Plunge to New Lows
Mid-term expectations of financial analysts and institutional investors have deteriorated in January. The corresponding index fell by 5.4…
A 2.1% Crash!
According to a provisional estimate by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the German hospitality industry saw a real…
Germany’s Market in Chaos After Trump’s Latest Move?
The German Dax index started the trading day on Tuesday, hovering near its closing level from the previous…
Germany’s Industrial Orders See Slight but Hopeful Boost!
New Industrial Order Book Figures Released, Suggesting a Slight Increase Preliminary statistics from the German Federal Statistical Office…
Most Americans Think Ukraine Aid is Too High
A recent survey by New York Times/Ipsos has found that a majority of Americans believe the US government…
EU Cracks Down on X’s Election Meddling
The European Commission has strengthened its measures against Elon Musk’s platform X, demanding insight into internal documents on…
21,000 And Beyond!
The Dax index briefly broke the 21,000-point mark at the start of the week, only to fall just…
Dax Stagnates: Market in a Holding Pattern?
The Dax index returned to its closing level of Friday by midday on Monday, after a relatively subdued…
US-Russia Tensions Soar as He Prepares for Reckoning in the Far North
The newly elected US President, Donald Trump, is set to take office and has promised radical changes not…
Price Boom: German Producers’ Prices Soar in December!
Producer prices for industrial goods rose by 0.8 percent in December 2024 compared to the same month in…
DAX Dives: Monday’s Market Mayhem!
The Dax index started the trading week on a slightly weaker note on Monday morning. By 9:30 am,…
20 Billion Euro Bonanza in 11 Months!
Germany’s exports to Japan reached a value of 20.1 billion euros from January to November 2024, a 7.5%…
Billionaire Boom Baffles Experts
Despite the inflation, the total wealth of billionaires in 2024 grew three times faster than in 2023, according…
Russia’s Secret to Sinking the US
The start of January 2025 was marked by rising oil prices, but such fluctuations should not instill excessive…
Iran Deal Unleashed!
Russia’s Finance Minister, Anton Siluanov, has identified the increase in trade volume between Russia and Iran as the…
Trump’s Trade Tornado Threatens German Economy
German Industry and Trade Association Warns of Severe Consequences for the German Economy from Trump’s US Trade Policy…
Nordrhein-Westfalen: 120,000 New Jobs Boon in 10 Years!
The number of employees in the public sector in North Rhine-Westphalia has increased by 16 percent over the…
$72 BILLION in 72 HOURS, the Meme Cryptocurrency That’s Got the World in a Frenzy!
In the days leading up to his inauguration, US President-elect Donald Trump caused a stir by introducing a…
CDU’s Merz Blasts ‘Schnapsidee’ of Green’s Wealth Tax!
The proposal by German Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck (Greens) to also apply social surcharges to capital…