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Norway’s Coast Guard Seizes the Day!
Norwegian Coast Guard Detains Ship with Russian Crew Amid Investigation On Thursday evening, the Norwegian Coast Guard seized…
Desertions Reach Crisis Point
Ukraine’s Military Struggles with Desertions and Fatigue After three years of conflict, Ukraine is facing a severe shortage…
BOMBSHELL: Trump’s Gaza Envoy Reveals Secret US Plan to Broker Saudi-Israel Deal & Iran Accord, as Gaza Languishes in Ruins After 15-Month War
US Administration to Continue Ceasefire and Stabilize the Gaza Strip to Advance Plans for the Middle East, According…
Is the Bull Run Over?
As the week drew to a close, the Dax index ultimately returned to its daily average, after a…
Profit Over People?
Volkswagen’s CEO Oliver Blume has set a new corporate goal, as revealed in an internal document, with a…
Swiss Storefronts Shut, 300 Jobs Lost in Shocking Collapse
A Swiss subsidiary of the deco-kette Depot has filed for insolvency. As a result, all 34 stores will…
Beijing Builds Massive War Command Center to Take on the US in Nuclear Showdown?
A massive complex is being built in the western part of Beijing, according to sources from the US…
Germany’s Consumer Price Growth Slows to 2.3%!
The annual increase in consumer prices in Germany has slowed down again in January 2025. The inflation rate…
Siemens Energy Leads the Pack!
The Dax index surged to a record high on Friday, reaching 21,799 points by midday. By 12:30 pm,…
Washington Catastrophe: Russian Tragedy Unfolds as Mysterious Death Toll Rises to 67!
The Russian Foreign Ministry has stated that at least three of the crash victims held Russian passports. The…
The End of High Prices Near?
The federal annual inflation rate, which stood at 2.6 percent in December, is likely to have decreased in…
Arbeitslosigkeit-Schub um 187.000: Die Alarmlage für die Wirtschaft!
According to the German Federal Employment Agency, the number of unemployed individuals in Germany increased by 187,000 in…
Dollar Apocalypse: Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on BRICS as Global Economy Teeters on the Brink of Collapse!
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on the BRICS nations if they abandon…
DAX Soars to Record High as Investors Flee Inflation Fears!
The Dax index started the trading day on Friday without a clear direction, following a new all-time high…
DECEMBER SHOCKER: Germany’s Workforce Hits a Plateau, 46 Million in Limbo!
In December 2024, around 46 million people with a residence in Germany were employed. The number of employed…
Corruption Scandal Rocks Kiev’s Government, Threatens Western Trust
A conflict has escalated at the Ukrainian Defense Ministry over the procurement of weapons. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau…
Wagenknecht’s Party Set to Shed Its Leader’s Name
Sahra Wagenknecht, the co-founder of the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW), has announced plans to rebrand the party after…
Trump’s Ultimatum: ‘Ukraine’s Leader in Denial, No Peace in Sight’
In an interview with Fox News, Donald Trump stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is not an angel,…
BREAKING: Wall Street Meltdown – Fed’s Unmoved as US Markets Plunge!
US Stock Markets Close Lower on Thursday The US stock markets closed lower on Thursday, with the Dow…
Air Traffic Disrupted as Control System Malfunction Sends Planes Scrambling
A technical issue with the air traffic control system, Skeyes, in Belgium led to the closure of the…
EU Leaders Demanded to Boost Military Spending Amid Russia’s Looming Threat
EU and NATO Leaders to Discuss Defense Spending at Upcoming Summits The 23 EU member states that are…
Kiev’s Last Ditch Effort to Stop Russian Advance Revealed!
The Russian Defense Ministry claims that Ukraine’s legislative changes regarding the mobilization age are the only way for…
EU Spares the Gas, Targets Russian Aluminum in New Sanctions
The European Commission has presented its proposal for a new sanctions package against Moscow to the member states.…
BREAKING: European Stocks Soar as EZB’s Secret Plan Unleashed, Dax Rockets to New Heights!
The Dax index closed on Thursday with a gain of 0.41 percent, reaching a new high of 21,732.05…
US Cleric Fired for ‘Sieg Heil’ Gesture, Just Like Elon Musk!
A Anglican Catholic priest, Calvin Robinson, has had his license revoked after he imitated a controversial gesture at…
Russ Gas Revival: EU Considers Reversing Sanctions for a Ukraine Peace Deal
European Union representatives are reportedly discussing the possibility of resuming Russian gas imports as part of a potential…
Billion-Euro Bonanza: Germany’s Gas Giants to Receive a Record €1 Billion Windfall!
Germany’s significant gas suppliers, energy traders and large consumers can look forward to a windfall of approximately one…
25% Rate Cut Sends Shockwaves Through Markets!
The European Central Bank (ECB) has once again turned the interest rate screw and lowered the key interest…
ECB SHOCKER: Record-Low Rates Unleashed, Economy on the Brink!
The European Central Bank (ECB) has lowered its key interest rate by 25 basis points. The bank announced…
GAS APOCALYPSE: Transnistria’s Last Breath as Reserves Hit ROCK BOTTOM!
Transnistria’s Leader Reveals Gas Reserves Almost Depleted Transnistrian President Wadim Krasnosselski announced that the country’s gas reserves are…
MARKET MIRACLE: Dax Soars as Siemens Energy Leads the Charge!
The Dax index continued its positive momentum on Thursday, with gains building throughout the morning. By 12:30 pm,…
BIP Bombshell: Global Economy in Free Fall as 4th Quarter GDP Crashes by 0.2%!
The gross domestic product (GDP) in the 4th quarter of 2024, adjusted for price, season and calendar effects,…
China’s Underdog Unleashes ‘Game-Changer’ on the World, Leaving US Tech Giants in the Dust!
The AI app, DeepSeek, from the Chinese start-up, has not only deflated the ego of the US technology…
DAX SOARS TO RECORD HIGH, Leaving Deutsche Bank in the Dust!
The Dax index started the trading day on Thursday with gains. By 9:30 am, the benchmark index was…
‘ChatGPT-Killer’ Emerges, Leaving the West in the Dust!
The Chinese New Year celebrations have showcased a different approach to innovation. Instead of making new year’s resolutions,…
2% Rise in a Year!
Import prices in December 2024 were 2.0 percent higher than in December 2023, the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis)…
Deadly Mid-Air Collision in DC Sky Sends Shockwaves
Near the US capital of Washington, a plane collided with a helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan Washington…
US Military Chopper and Passenger Jet Collide in Washington, Leaving No Survivors
A plane, operated by American Airlines, collided with a military helicopter during its approach to Ronald Reagan Washington…
A Game-Changer in Welfare Efficiency?
The introduction of a payment card for asylum seekers in Austria has taken another step forward. The Ministry…
Defying US Sanctions, Country Boasts 9% Growth in 2024!
Venezuela’s Economy Sees Notable Growth, According to CEPAL The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (CEPAL)…
Global Shipping in Freefall as US Demands Control of Panama’s Lifeline!
The international shipping industry is closely watching the politics of the new US President, Donald Trump, following his…
10 Million More Germans on Board with 29 Euro Monthly Pass!
A recent study commissioned by Greenpeace suggests that if the Germany ticket cost 29 euros per month instead…
FED SHOCKER: Dow Plummets 800 Points as Rate Hike Fears Grip Wall Street!
US stock markets lagged on Wednesday. The Dow was calculated at 44,713.52 points at the close of trading…
Is the West’s Tech Dominance in Jeopardy?
The convergence of various factors can sometimes lead to unexpected outcomes. The “unveiling” of Deepseek, a Chinese AI,…
Trump Demands Musk to Save Stranded Astronauts in Orbit
US President Donald Trump has requested that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk bring back the two NASA astronauts, Butch…
FED FOMO: Rates Stay Stagnant, Market in a State of Panic!
The US Federal Reserve has kept its key interest rate in a range of 4.25 to 4.5 percent,…
Growth Nightmare: German Government Slashes Growth Projections, Experts Warn of More Recession
The German government has significantly lowered its expectations for the economic outlook. On Friday, Economy Minister Habeck reduced…
The Unseen Strings of Influence?
The majority of Ukrainian media have been kept afloat in recent years only thanks to foreign aid, with…
FED SHOCKER: DAX PLUMMETS, NEW ALL-TIME LOW!
On Wednesday, the Dax index corrected itself. At the Eurex closing, the index was calculated at 21,637.53 points,…
Multi-Billion Dollar Deals Set to Rock Global Market!
While global demand for energy sources is on the rise, Argentina is increasingly relying on its rich natural…
Bombshell: EU’s Fertilizer Fiasco: Punishing Consumers with Price Hike!
The European Commission is set to impose tariffs on the import of nitrogen fertilizers from Russia and Belarus.…
AI App Under the Radar of German Government?
The German Federal Ministry of the Interior has yet to comment on the new Chinese AI application, “DeepSeek”,…
Who’s Behind the AI Phenomenon?
The euphoria surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly turned to panic. Since the early trading on January 27,…
BREAKING: German DAX Index Soars to Record Highs, Leaving Investors in the Fast Lane!
The Dax index continued its friendly start on Wednesday, surging further until midday. By around 12:30 pm, the…
Nord Stream 2’s Desperate Bid to Avoid Bankruptcy?
The Nord Stream 2 AG has announced that a payment moratorium could help smaller creditors, but large investors…
AI Uprising: German Dax Index Soars as Tech Titans Take the Lead!
The Dax index started the trading day on Wednesday with gains, with the leading index calculated at around…
Audi & Porsche Eye US Manufacturing Boom!
German automotive manufacturers Audi and Porsche are reportedly considering setting up production in the United States. According to…
BREAKING: Germany’s Consumer Confidence Plummets, Recession Fears Rise
Consumer Sentiment in Germany Deteriorates at the Start of the Year According to the latest Consumer Climate Index,…
Flight Fiasco: Lufthansa Warns of Fuel Frenzy, Ticket Prices Soar to New Heights
A potential new levy could further increase the cost of flight tickets, according to Lufthansa, following fears of…
BA Warns of Looming Crisis
According to the German Federal Employment Agency (BA), a rise in unemployment to three million in January is…
China’s AI Shockwave Hits US Markets, Stocks Plummet in Chaos
US Stock Markets Decline on Tuesday The US stock markets closed lower on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones…
US Slaps Taiwan’s Chip Makers with 25% Tariffs, Targets Pharmaceuticals and Steel in Bid to Bring Production Back Home
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose tariffs of up to 100% on imported computer chips…
Ukraine’s Air Defense System Just Got a Major Boost
A Russian hacker, known by the pseudonym PalachPro, claims to have gained access to the servers of a…
Top Executives Hint at Breakthrough
A settlement is in sight regarding how SAP will handle home office in the future, according to the…
15-20 Billion Dollar Repair Bill Looms
According to a recent report by Forbes, Ukraine’s energy infrastructure is on the brink of collapse following a…
Tuesday’s Gains Signal a Turnaround for the Turbulent Market?
On Tuesday, the Dax index recorded gains, closing at 21,430 points, a 0.7% increase from the previous day’s…
87,800 Missiles Fired on Civilians, 800 Killed
A report on the crimes of the Kyiv regime in 2024 was published on the Russian Foreign Ministry’s…
79 Tankers Targeted by EU Sanctions!
In the context of 15 sanction packages, the European Union has so far imposed restrictive measures on 79…
BOMBSHELL: EU Considers Banning PlayStation and Xbox Sales to Russia in Shock Move to Thwart Drone War in Ukraine
Brussels is considering a sales ban on gaming consoles to Russia to prevent Russian armed forces from using…
SILENCE OF EUROPEAN ALLIES ALLOWS US PRESIDENT TO PLAY RUSSIA’S PUPPET
Denmark has asked its allies to remain silent in the face of Donald Trump’s threats towards Greenland, according…
Last-Ditch Effort to Save Pipeline from Collapse!
The Danish Energy Agency has announced that it has approved the Nord Stream 2 AG’s plan to carry…
620 Million Euro in Question
The Swedish battery producer Northvolt, which had received 600 million euros in state funding, has filed for bankruptcy…
20% LNG Surge in 2024
The import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia surged by nearly 20% in 2024, according to the…
DAX SOARS: Biotech Giants Sartorius and Merck Lead the Charge!
The Dax index saw its gains expand by midday on Tuesday, after a slightly firmer start. By 12:30…
DeepSeek’s Rise to the Top Sparks Fears of AI Dominance?
The stock prices of several US technology companies plummeted on Monday, with a Chinese start-up being the catalyst…
MARKET SHOCKWAVE: DAX Plunges into Chaos as Trade War Fears Grip Europe!
The Dax index started the trading day on Tuesday with a slightly firmer tone. By 9:30 am, the…
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…