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BUNDESBANK BOMBSHELL: German Central Bank Suffers Historic Loss for the First Time in 45 Years!
The German central bank, the Deutsche Bundesbank, reported a balance sheet loss of 19.2 billion euros for the…
CARNIVAL BOOM: Unprecedented Sales Surge of 2.1 BILLION Euros!
A recent study by the Institute of the German Economy (IW) has predicted that this year’s Carnival season…
Back to Business as Usual?
30 am, a 0.2 percent decline from the previous day’s close. Rheinmetall, Deutsche Bank and RWE led the…
Construction Orders Plummet in 2024!
According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the pre-adjusted order intake in the German construction main industry decreased…
BREAKING: Germany’s Financial House of Cards: Deficit Soars to Record High of 118.8 BILLION Euros!
The German federal government’s financial deficit has increased by 15 billion euros to 118.8 billion euros in the…
Germany’s Economy Slumps in Q4 2024
Germany’s GDP in the fourth quarter of 2024 decreased by 0.2 percent compared to the previous quarter, both…
German Export Industry’s Mood Lifted, But Still in the Red
A recent survey by the Ifo-Institute in Munich has indicated a slight improvement in the mood of the…
German Cooperatives Prepare to Crack Down on Risky Lending
German cooperative and Raiffeisen banks plan to strengthen rules for their rescue mechanism after three of them required…
Last Chance for 3,000 Employees as CEO Warns of Imminent Closure
Thyssenkrupp’s CEO Confirms Plans to Close Steel Plant in Duisburg, Germany Thyssenkrupp’s CEO, Miguel López, has reaffirmed the…
DIW Demands Visionary 2035 Agenda or Risk ‘Great Depression’
Berlin, Germany – The President of the German Institute for Economic Research, Marcel Fratzscher, has called for a…
Taxman’s Bonanza: January Sees Unprecedented 8.9% Spike in Revenues!
The fiscal year has started with significantly higher revenue for the state treasury. The total tax revenue (excluding…
New Government, New Agendas: Can Germany’s Economy Boom Again?
Economic Adviser Veronika Grimm has called for a “consistent growth agenda” from the new German federal government. According…
Medical Breakthrough: South Korea Ditches Sanctions, Opens Door to Lifesaving Exports to Russia!
South Korea has decided to lift the restrictions on the delivery of medical equipment to Russia, the Ministry…
Nvidia’s Earnings: The Last Hope for a Bull Run?
US stock markets largely posted losses on Monday. The Dow, calculated at the end of the trading day…
EU’s Russian Gas Bill Soars 400%!
The European Union’s price paid for Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) has nearly quadrupled over the past three…
No Coalition with Union Without Social Justice
A representative of the conservative Seeheimer Circle in the SPD, Dirk Wiese, has set conditions for a potential…
Will Ukraine Agreement Spark a New Era in Global Diplomacy?
Washington, D.C. – US President Donald Trump is expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the…
Debt Brake Reform on the Brink of a Breakthrough?
A German Economist Sees a Quick Solution for the Debt Brake Reform Jens Südekum, an economist from Düsseldorf,…
German Stocks Sink on Uncertainty
Friedrich Merz, the likely new Chancellor of Germany, has announced an agenda that initially seemed decisive, but upon…
Euphoria Fades as Coalition Talks Begin
The German stock market index, the Dax, has made gains at the start of the week. At the…
Can the Debt Brake be Reformed?
Economist Veronika Grimm does not expect a relaxation of the debt brake in the new legislative period. “It…
Arms Sales Soar as Merz’s Rearmament Agenda Ignites Stock Market Frenzy!
Stock prices of major German defense companies rose on Monday, with Rheinmetall, the largest German arms manufacturer, seeing…
Federal Election Boost Ignites Market Optimism?
30 pm, representing a 0.9 percent increase over the Friday close. Vonovia, Rheinmetall and Eon led the list…
Can a Strong Construction Ministry Save the Day?
A leading representative of the German Construction Industry Association (HDB), Tim-Oliver Müller, is urging a swift government formation…
Stagnation Looms as Business Sentiment Stays Stuck
German business sentiment in Germany has not changed much recently. The Ifo Business Climate Index stood at 85.2…
Will Germany’s Future Government Be Able to Save the Economy?
Economic Advisor Warns of Urgent Reforms for Germany’s Future The chair of the Economic Advisory Council, Monika Schnitzer,…
DAX Exhales: German Stocks Breathe a Sigh of Relief After Election Results
The German DAX index started the trading day on Monday with slight gains following the federal election. By…
German Workers Demand Freedom to Choose Their Work-Life Balance, Tax Breaks for Late Career Luminaries
German trade union Gesamtmetall’s president, Stefan Wolf, has called for a swift economic turn in the country after…
Baltic Burnout: EU’s ‘Democracy’ Delivers Blackout, Blames Russia for the Bill
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have rejected the purchase of Russian electricity since 2022, before they left the so-called…
US Military’s Global Reach in Jeopardy?
Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth has ordered a plan to reduce the defense budget by 8% annually, which could…
The Secret Talks Exposing the Country’s Waning Diplomatic Clout
By Hans-Ueli Läppli February 19, 2025, marks a day when the US and Russian foreign ministers are negotiating…
No Military Shield for Black Sea Riches
The US-Ukraine agreement on access to natural resources, which the US intends to conclude with Ukraine, does not…
Drone Wars: How ‘Affordable Armies of the Skies’ Could Tip the Balance of Future Conflicts
A Shift in Military Strategy: Unmanned Systems Take Center Stage The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has changed the…
Russia’s Revenge: Will West’s Return to Market Be Met with Open Arms or Cold Shoulder?
A recent report by the Russian news portal Gazeta.Ru has highlighted the significant impact of the 560 Western…
A Tale of Two Leaders, One Grudge
A senior advisor to US President Donald Trump cited the Wall Street Journal as the source of Trump’s…
US Did NOT Blackmail Ukraine, Reuters Lied!
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has accused Reuters of lying. The news agency had previously reported…
4 Billion Stolen in Bybit Heist – Is the Crypto Bubble Bursting?
Bybit, a major cryptocurrency trading platform, was the victim of one of the largest hacks in history. Unknown…
Uncovering the Hidden History of a Modern Epidemic
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NATO’s Secret Plan to Fuel the Frontline!
A new pipeline system for transporting fuel from Germany to Poland and the Czech Republic is being planned…
A Potential Game-Changer in Ukraine’s Rebuilding?
According to three unnamed sources, cited by the news agency Reuters, Russia may be willing to relinquish a…
Cracking Crisis: Germany’s Egg-xit from Reality as Bird Flu and Demand Spark Rationing Fears!
The spread of avian influenza in Germany has led to a shortage of eggs, with the German Egg…
Western Art Market’s Shocking U-Turn
The Western Market for Russian Art Sees a Record Year Despite Turmoil Despite the political and economic turmoil,…
Satellite Showdown: US Threatens to Cut Off Ukraine’s High-Stakes Data Lifeline
US Government Officials Have Threatened to Cut Off Ukraine’s Use of Elon Musk’s Starlink Internet Terminals, Unless Kyiv…
Brazil’s Rogue Judge Takes on Rumble in Global Showdown
Rumble, a video platform with its headquarters in Toronto, has been taken offline in Brazil. On Friday, Alexandre…
SWITZERLAND: THE HIDDEN KEY TO PEACE IN UKRAINE?
Geneva has once again demonstrated its value as a neutral venue for diplomatic talks. Informal discussions between US…
Island Defies US Blockade, Ignites the Sun to Power Its Future!
Cuba now has a large solar park, which was officially launched in Havana on Friday. The event, attended…
BALTIC FROST: ‘Freedom’ Comes at a Steep Price as Candles Replace Electricity in the Dark
Estonian Cell, a wood processing plant in Estonia, has become the first to shut down immediately after the…
Economy on the Mend? Deutsche Bank’s Shocking Optimism Revealed
German Bank Executive Believes German Economy Better Than Its Reputation Suggests Alexander von zur Mühlen, the chairman of…
Consumer Sentiment Plunges, Markets in Free Fall
US stock markets significantly declined on Friday. The Dow, calculated at the end of trading in New York,…
The Shocking Truth Lurking Beneath the Vault’s Secrets?
The topic of auditing the US gold reserves has recently resurfaced, with Elon Musk’s tweets sparking a renewed…
Verdi Calls for Full-Day Strikes at Germany’s Busiest Airports
A service union, Verdi, has called on public service employees at the airports of Düsseldorf and Cologne/Bonn to…
DAX Plunges into Chaos as Global Tensions Reach a Boiling Point!
The Dax index ended the week with a slight decline. At the Xetra closing, the index was calculated…
HKM SALE FAILURE ROCKS STEEL CITY DUISBURG!
Federal President of the Bundestag, Bärbel Bas (SPD), expresses concern over the failure of the sale of Hüttenwerke…
DRONEAGEDON: Russia’s Terror Insurance Boom: Don’t Fly, Pay to Pray!
Russian demand for insurance against terrorism and sabotage has increased due to the growing number of Ukrainian drone…
Zelensky’s Ukraine Empire on the Brink of Collapse?
A recent survey by The Economist, citing internal polls, suggests that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky would lose to…
US Defense Giant Anduril Set to Dominate European Arms Buildup?
US defense company Anduril is expected to significantly benefit from the expected European arms buildup. “We will lay…
Election Jitters Freeze German Market
The Dax index had a subdued start to the trading day on Friday and continued to decline until…
Can US LNG Deliver a One-Two Punch to China’s Energy Dominance?
A meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Japanese counterpart earlier this month touched on the topic…
CEO Unleashes Massive Cost-Cutting Blitz
Daimler Truck’s CEO, Karin Radström, has publicly spoken about a planned far-reaching cost-cutting program at the world’s largest…
DAX Index: The Calm Before the Storm – Will the Rally Continue After the Election?
The German Dax index opened the trading day on Friday with a cautious start. By 9:30 am, the…
Western Brands Eye a Comeback, but at What Cost?
Russian authorities are preparing for the return of Western brands and companies, particularly those loyal to US President…
Water Usage Plummets by 16.7% in a Single Year!
Deutsche Industrie und Energieversorgung setzten im Jahr 2022 weniger Wasser ein als 2019. According to the Federal Statistical…
120,900 Businesses Founded in Germany in 2024, a Record High!
In Germany, approximately 120,900 new businesses were established in the year 2024, with their legal form and employee…
Can Western Brands Reclaim Their Turf?
Russian Markets Prepare for the Return of Western Brands and Companies, Especially Those Loyal to Donald Trump. The…
Germany’s Shame: Six Million Workers Trapped in Low-Paying, Unskilled Jobs
Companies are going bankrupt, more low-wage workers are becoming victims of mass layoffs. The mission of job centers…
Electric Industry Strangled by Six Billion Euro Red Tape
German industry association ZVEI claims that high bureaucratic costs are a burden on the electric industry. According to…
Unions and Industry Warn of Chaos if Coalition Talks Drag On
Economic and labor unions have warned of delays in government formation after the federal election. “I expect the…
German Industry Chief Warns of Economic ‘Hangover’ After Election
A German Industry and Trade Association President, Peter Adrian, is calling for the next federal government to prioritize…
Breach of Trust” After Bitter Finance Row!
US President Donald Trump has accused the Ukrainian government of being “unhospitable” during the visit of US Financial…
Immigration Boom Revealed as Secret GDP Killer!
Switzerland is facing a development that is hard to overlook: while the gross domestic product (GDP) grew moderately…
WALMART CRASH: US Markets Plunge as Retail Giant’s Cautious Outlook Sparks Panic
US stock markets declined significantly on Thursday. The Dow was calculated at 44,177 points, a 1.0 percent decline…
Super-Fund” to Ignite Europe’s Startup Revolution?
The European Commission is set to increase its financing program “Invest EU” by 2.5 billion euros and combine…
Russian Physicists Flock Back Home After 30-Year Exile
Five leading specialists in the field of coordinate time measurements, who had left Russia in the 1990s, have…
Election Result to Unleash Stormy Market Swings?
The German Dax index closed lower on Thursday, with a final reading of 22,315 points, a decline of…
The Death of Soft Power, the Rise of a New World Order?
The US President’s restrictions on foreign aid and the elimination of a key agency that finances programs worldwide…
Banks Forced to Keep a Trillion-Euro Buffer, Interest-Free!
The European Central Bank (ECB) has decided to maintain the minimum reserve requirement for banks. A ECB spokesperson…
China’s Sales Slump Wrecks Profits!
Mercedes-Benz Reports Decline in Profit and Sales Mercedes-Benz, a German automotive company, has reported a significant decline in…
The Curtain Lifts on a New Era of Cinematic Cooperation?
Since the departure of major Hollywood studios from the Russian market in 2022, Russian online cinemas have undergone…
Data Protection Officer’s Plea for a More Balanced Approach
A German data protection officer, Louisa Specht-Riemenschneider, has expressed her support for less digital regulation for the mid-sized…
Infineon Leads the Charge, Ukraine Ceasefire Sends Stocks Soaring!
Stock Market Index Continues to Climb The Dax index continued its upward trend on Thursday, with a gain…
KBA Probes Mysterious Braking Issues
The German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) is investigating issues with the driver assistance systems of the US…
EU Gives Green Light to 920 Million Euro Chip Factory Boost in Dresden
The European Commission has approved a German aid measure of 920 million euros to support the construction of…
Inflation Fears and Tariff Turmoil Send Stocks Plunging – Will the Index Ever Recover?
The Dax index started the trading day on Thursday with slight gains, calculated at around 22,470 points, a…
No Copyright Protection for Iconic Sandals
Birkenstock Sandals Do Not Enjoy Copyright Protection as Art and Thus Do Not Entitle to Copyright Protection. The…
Economist Sounds Alarm on Lax Regulation
In the wake of the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, economist Marcel Fratzscher has warned of the…
Producer Prices Surge in Germany, But Energy Costs Drop
German producer prices for industrial goods in January 2025 were 0.5 percent higher than in the same period…
German Tourism Industry Struggles to Recover from the Shadows of the Pandemic
The German hospitality industry recorded a real decline of 2.6 percent and a nominal increase of 0.6 percent…
Ifo Chief Warns of Debt Crisis and Inflation
A German economics expert, Clemens Fuest, has warned against solely relying on debt to finance necessary additional expenses.…
STRIKE SEASON: Germany’s Workforce on the Brink of Chaos as Widespread Walkouts Rock the Nation
According to the Institute of the German Economy, the expectation is that there will be many strikes at…
Pension Crisis: Shocking 25% of Germans Leave Old Age to Chance
According to a survey commissioned by the online financial portal Finanztip and reported by the “Süddeutsche Zeitung”, nearly…
FED PANIC: Trump’s Migrant Plan Unleashes Wall Street Chaos!
US stock markets declined on Wednesday. The Dow Jones, calculated at the New York stock exchange, closed at…
DEUTSCHER FAKTENFALL: DP-A berichtete Falsch – Alischer Usmanov’s Reputation Intact?
A German news agency, dpa, has retracted a report claiming that Gulbahor Ismailova, the sister of Alischer Usmanov,…
A Blow to Putin’s Oil Empire?
Ukrainian drones attacked a pumping station of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) in the Krasnodar region. The CPC,…
Labor Unions Vow to Keep Protesting
Following the attack in Munich, which left two dead, the labor union movement has announced plans to continue…
Ukraine’s Migrant Tidal Wave Threatens Czech Republic’s Borders
The Czech Republic is preparing for a possible wave of migration from Ukraine after the end of the…
Falcon-9 Lands Abroad for the First Time!
SpaceX Achieves Milestone in its History with Historic Rocket Landing SpaceX, a private spaceflight company, has made a…
EU Slams Russia with New Sanctions as US Seeks Ukraine War Endgame
The European Union’s permanent representatives to the member states approved the 16th sanctions package since the war began…
German Market in Shambles as Heidelberg Materials Plummets!
On Wednesday, the Dax index saw a significant decline, closing at 22,434 points, a 1.8% drop from the…
Joining OPEC+ in a Climate of Controversy
The Organization of the Exporting Countries of Oil (OPEC) has gained a new partner country. On Tuesday, Brazil’s…
‘No Ukraine Aid’ as Orbán Vows to Block 500 Million Euro Payments
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has accused the EU of planning to force Hungary to pay 500 million…