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Verdi’s Ultimatum to Deutsche Post: ‘No More Talks, No More Packages’!
As the German Postal Service’s (Deutsche Post) labor dispute with the Verdi trade union continues, the latter has…
A Financial Crisis Unfolds!
Every sixth hospital under the aegis of the German Red Cross (DRK) is insolvent, said DRK President Gerda…
Tech Stocks PLUMMET in a Chaotic Market Meltdown!
US stock markets showed a mixed picture on Monday. The Dow was calculated at 44,713.58 points, a 0.65%…
AfD Soars to 22% as Union Holds Strong, BSW Plummets in Shock New Poll!
According to a new survey conducted by Insa for the Bild, both the Union and the AfD can…
MARKET MELTDOWN: DAX PLUMMETS 3.5% as Siemens Energy Stock Crashes, Leaving Investors in the Dark!
As the trading week began, the Dax index failed to make up for its losses. By the Xetra…
Hungary’s Energy Security in Exchange for Russian Sanctions Extension!
Following a Monday session, the European Union’s foreign ministers have agreed to extend the sanctions against Russia. According…
Bitcoin Plunges as Nvidia Shares Crash 15%!
DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company, has made a splash in the stock market with its eponymous…
SBB-Züge halten 93,2% der Mal pünktlich an!
The Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) looks back on a remarkable year: With 93.2 percent punctual trains, it achieved…
Atom Power Abroad, Not at Home?
The 2022 gas crisis led to the de facto nationalization of the energy company Uniper. The Uniper Participation…
Fighting Atom Power at Home, but Boosting it Abroad!
The German energy company Uniper, which was effectively nationalized in 2022, continues to operate nuclear power plants in…
Despite IFO’s Shock, German Index Plummets Further!
The Dax continued to slide into the red zone on Monday, following a weak start to the trading…
BREAKING: Maltese Mischief in the Baltic – Sweden’s Undersea Cable Sabotaged, Again!
A submarine cable between Latvia and Gotland, a large Swedish island and province in the Baltic Sea, has…
Has the US Military’s Winning Streak Finally Run Out?
Donald Trump has officially taken office as the 46th US President and the US Senate is continuing to…
A Glimmer of Hope Amidst the Downturn?
Business sentiment in Germany has slightly improved. The Ifo Business Climate Index rose to 85.1 points in January,…
China’s Market Crash Wreaks Havoc on European Stocks!
The Dax opened weak on Monday morning, with the leading index calculated at around 21,135 points by 9:30…
Left-Wing Extremists Torch 23 Police Cars in Munich
An early morning explosion of glass and the acrid smell of smoke greeted residents on January 25. When…
Is the Smoking Habit Making a Comeback?
German cigarette tax revenues rise for the first time since 2019, with 66.2 billion sticks taxed in 2024,…
Billionaire’s Rise, Luxury and Scandal Exposed!
René Benko, the founder of the now-insolvent Signa Group, is one of the most well-known and controversial figures…
BENKO’S BOMBSHELL: Billionaire’s Shattered Empire Unravels in Shocking Prison Stint
René Benko, the founder of the defunct Signa Group, has been in custody since last week, a surprise…
Where are the Listeners?
The Swiss Federal Administration has invested heavily in podcasts over the past few years to bring its work…
Germany to the Rescue, But for How Long?
Natural Gas Supply Remains a Concern in the EU The European Union is facing a challenging natural gas…
5M Windfall: Who’s the Real Spender’s Champion?
The election campaign is expensive and for some parties, at least, generous donors are filling party coffers. The…
A New Era of Secret Information Sharing and Industrial Control
The NATO military alliance has reportedly initiated a procedure to share some of its most secretive military information…
Switzerland’s Central Bank at Risk of Being Left Behind in the Crypto Gold Rush?
The financial world is abuzz. Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology are changing the rules of the game – and…
Oreschnik Missiles Arrive in Days, Lukaschenko Confirms
Belarus is expected to receive the Russian Oreschnik hypersonic missile system in the coming days, according to the…
US President Lifts Ban on Deadly Bombs for Israel!
In his first week back in the White House after his return, US President Donald Trump has consistently…
Ex-Presidents’ “Star Wars”Legacy Revived in Shocking New Defense Initiative!
Donald Trump has announced plans to develop and deploy a US version of Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense…
The Game-Changing Revolution in German Energy
Vattenfall’s Germany CEO, Robert Zurawski, has expressed support for the construction of photovoltaic panels on farmland and between…
Resource Crisis Looms as Investors Flee
The Ukrainian city of Krasnoarmeisk, formerly known as Pokrowsk, has seen its coal mine, the only one in…
Gas Game-Changer: Ukraine’s Secret to Swaying Europe’s Energy Future?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reportedly discussed the transit of Azerbaijani natural gas through Ukraine to Europe with…
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…