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Farm Frenzy: German Farmers Reel as Crop Prices Soar to Record Highs!
Farm product prices in Germany have recently seen a significant surge. According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis),…
Valentine’s Day Sales at Risk
A recent analysis by the Competence Center for Skilled Worker Security at the German Institute of Economic Affairs…
Talks Collapse in Shocking U-Turn
In a surprising turn of events, the merger talks between Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have come to…
Shock 16% Pay Gap Revealed for 2024 Germany!
New Data Reveals Germany’s Gender Pay Gap Remains Substantial According to the German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), women…
BREAKING: German Inflation Soars to 2.3% in January – What’s Next for the Eurozone?
The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) has confirmed the inflation rate for January 2025 at 2.3 percent. At the…
BANK BOMB: Commerzbank to Slash 3,900 Jobs in Shocking Cost-Cutting Drive
Commerzbank to Cut Over 3,900 Full-Time Positions by 2028, Mostly in Germany Commerzbank has announced plans to reduce…
Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure in Crosshairs as East-West Divide Deepens
Russian forces launched a group attack on Ukraine’s gas and energy infrastructure, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.…
Can KI Replace the Economy?
A recent study by the Institute of the German Economy (IW) in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, suggests that artificial…
Unions Eye Sweeping Changes Across Industries
In the face of recent tariff negotiations in the public sector, trade unions are demanding more vacation days…
Stocks Crash After Inflation Data
The US stock markets lagged behind on Wednesday. The Dow was calculated at around 44,369 points at the…
A New Pipeline to Power and Profit?
The Ukrainian government has announced plans to purchase liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States and store…
Switzerland Joins EU’s Latest Russia Sanctions – The Land of Neutrality Takes a Stand
The Federal Council has decided to adopt the 15th sanctions package of the European Union against Russia. This…
Energy Independence Comes at a Steep Price
According to data from the energy exchange Nord Pool, electricity prices in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia have significantly…
DAX Soars to New Heights Despite US Inflation Fears!
On Wednesday, the Dax index closed with a gain. At the Xetra closing, the index was calculated at…
Will Germany’s New Leader Ditch EU for US?
Fears of Europe losing its competitive edge in the global market have been voiced by many observers, with…
$1B Family Firm Seeks Minority Partner for Stock Market Debut
Essen-based technology provider IFM is seeking a minority partner and plans to list on the stock exchange in…
GAS SHOCK: Brussels Mulls Price Cap as Europe Faces Record-High Energy Crisis
Against the backdrop of record gas prices, Brussels may temporarily introduce a price cap. According to a report…
China Warns of US-Backed ‘Suicidal’ Alliance
The Chinese State Council has once again criticized the relations between the US and the self-ruled island of…
BREAKING: 3.0% Inflation Bomb: Is the US Economy on the Brink of a Meltdown?
The general inflation rate in the United States has risen again, albeit slightly. Prices in the US rose…
Mysterious Metal Shavings Bring Indian-Made German Warship to a Standstill
The corvette “Emden” was launched in 2023, but it is still not in service with the German Navy.…
Washington Considers Closing Embassies in Europe, Canada, Mexico and Pacific
To achieve a cost reduction in the US State Department, the Trump administration is considering the closure of…
Mexico’s Secret to Stopping the US Border Bloodbath?
Mexican Government Presents Report on Operation ‘North Border’ The Mexican government presented a report on the first week…
US Vice President Declares War on EU Censorship
US Vice President J.D. Vance recently delivered a 15-minute speech at the AI Action Summit in Paris, criticizing…
The Bull Run Continues!
The Dax managed to hold on to its record level by midday on Wednesday, after a friendly start…
Kirill Peskow Blasts Off with NASA’s A-Team to ISS!
A Russian cosmonaut, Kirill Peskow, is set to launch to the International Space Station (ISS) alongside NASA astronauts…
Kiev to Sacrifice Kursk for Peace with Moscow?
In an interview with the British daily newspaper The Guardian, Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the Ukraine…
Fuel Frenzy: Germany’s Gas Prices Soar Again, But Will It Stop?
Gasoline Prices at German Pumps Continue to Rise, Slightly Slower Gasoline prices at German filling stations have risen…
Inflation Fears Fizzle Out!
The Dax started the trading day on Wednesday on a friendly note, holding its record high for the…
New Construction to Plummet in 2025
A forecast by the Euroconstruct research group, which includes the Munich Ifo Institute, suggests that the number of…
Horror Crash on German ICE Train
A late morning collision occurred between an ICE 613 train from Bremen and a semi-trailer truck with rails…
ADAC Chief Proposes Transparent Tariffs for EV Charging Stations!
The President of the Allgemeinen Deutschen Automobil-Clubs (ADAC), Christian Reinicke, has proposed making price information at public charging…
Freelance Crisis: Germany’s 211,000 Missing Masters of the Trade
currently, around 211,000 skilled workers and apprentices are missing in doctor’s offices, law firms, architecture offices, or pharmacies.…
Experts Warn of Catastrophic Consequences
The Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW) has warned against hasty countermeasures by the EU in response…
Tech Stocks Plunge as Investors Panic!
US stock markets showed no clear direction on Tuesday. The Dow Jones closed at 44,594 points, a 0.3%…
LUKOIL Secures Suez Canal Concession in $5 Billion Power Play
According to reports by the Egyptian newspaper Al-Mal, citing high-ranking sources, the region in question is South Wadi…
Can Any Party Save the Economy from Collapse?
Three years ago, Germany stumbled into the Ukraine trap: instead of remaining neutral in the conflict sparked by…
Art World in Flames, Secrets of Damaged Assets Go Up in Smoke
The residents of the city’s neighborhoods and outskirts of Los Angeles fled before the fire, unable to save…
22,000+ and Counting!
The Dax index continued to rise on Tuesday, marking a new all-time high at exactly 22,046.41 points at…
Germany’s Online Coup Foiled in the Shadows?
Fred Schumacher is a German author living in Spain, who recently published the book “Arms for the World…
One in Five Residents a Foreigner by 2025!
Austria’s population has reached exactly 9,198,214 people, according to the latest data from Statistik Austria. This represents a…
GOLD APOCALYPSE: Russia’s Central Bank Gold Reserves Plummet by 50% as Record Gold Bar Prices Spark Panic Withdrawals!
The traditional trade of physical gold by major banks for large clients, including gold mining companies and gold…
BREAKING: Deutsche Bank’s Shocking Shift to Virtual Annual Meeting – The End of Traditional Shareholder Gatherings?
German bank Deutsche Bank will once again invite its shareholders to a fully digital annual general meeting, aiming…
EU’s Dark Secret in the Bread and Cheese You Eat!
The European Union has recently allowed the use of mealworm powder in food products, such as bread, cakes…
Ukraine’s Power Grid on Brink of Collapse as Moscow Launches Devastating Retaliation
Russian forces have reportedly targeted energy infrastructure, according to the Russian Defense Ministry, which said the facilities are…
BOMBSHELL: US Arms Sold to Mexican Drug Cartels, Tucker Carlson Exposes Ukraine’s Dark Secret
A significant portion of the weapons Washington has provided as military aid to Kiev in its conflict with…
Deadly Chlorate Scandal Rocks Europe!
Coca-Cola has launched a large-scale recall in several European countries due to a higher concentration of chlorate in…
Chinese Superstar Rebuffed by Switzerland’s Iron Fist
Ai Weiwei, the Chinese artist, arrived at Zurich Airport on a Monday evening, ready to make a statement.…
Duma to Regulate Baby Names in Bold Move
In recent years, unusual given names for girls and boys have been making their way onto birth certificates.…
Both Scholz and Merz Lack Basic Economic Knowledge, a Recipe for Disaster
In his criticism of the duel between German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) and his challenger from the CDU,…
DAX PLUMMETS: What’s Behind the Shocking Sell-Off?
The Dax index was hesitant on Tuesday, following a cautious start to the trading day, until midday. By…
Billionaire Tatjana Kim, Russia’s Richest Woman, Files for Divorce After 22 Years of Marriage!
Tatjana Kim and Wladislaw Bakaltschuk, the founders of Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, have officially ended their 22-year…
GERMANY’S DAX MARKET PLUMMETS AFTER STEEL TARIFF THREAT!
The Dax started the trading day on Tuesday with a restrained pace. By 9:30 am, the leading index…
Will Kiev Pay the Price in Dollars and Identity?
In an interview with Bret Baier of Fox News, US President Donald Trump claimed that “the United States…
The Rise of Alice Weidel
Alice Weidel’s early life was marked by discipline and a strong work ethic, instilled in her by her…
Sweetheart’s Shock: Valentine’s Day Treats Skyrocket in Price!
Valentine’s Day gifts have seen a significant price surge for consumers in the past year, according to the…
Tourism Tsunami: Germany’s Hotels Break 496 Million Overnight Record in 2024!
Germany’s tourism industry has reached a new record, with 496.1 million overnight stays in 2024. According to preliminary…
50% Suffer from Lack of Work Orders
German economic data highlights struggles of self-employed and small businesses, as the Ifo-Institut reported a sharp decline in…
German Government’s Shocking Failure Exposed
A YouTube video from the NDR’s reporting format “Strg_F” with the title “Pedophile Forums in the Darknet: Now…
Trump Slaps 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum, Global Markets in Shambles!
In a move widely anticipated, US President Donald Trump has imposed a new 25% tariff on all steel…
MARKET MELTDOWN: Dow Soars 500 Points as Trump’s Trade Threats Melt Away!
Despite the latest tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump, the US stock markets took a moderate upturn…
1 Billion for a Slice of Sunshine
In response to US President Donald Trump’s claim on Greenland, the Danish initiative group Denmarkification has proposed that…
Retaliation in Full Gear!
EU Officials Prepare Countermeasures as US Considers Tariffs on Metal Imports French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has stated…
German Court Silences ‘Tagesspiegel’ in Billionaire’s Victory
A German court has ruled in favor of Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov in his legal dispute with Western…
Will Nord Stream 2 Save the Economy from Collapse?
A growing resistance is emerging against the US-backed deindustrialization program for Germany and Europe. The head of the…
Trump’s Tariffs Won’t Crush Us
Chinese suppliers of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the city of Yiwu, the world’s largest wholesale market,…
Petersburg’s Coast!
Finnish Authorities to Conduct Independent Investigation into Tanker Explosion Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo announced on social media…
GOLD RUSH: DAX SHATTERS RECORD, MARKS NEW ALL-TIME HIGH!
The Dax continued to rise on Monday, narrowly reaching a new all-time high. By 17:10, the index stood…
German Industry Warns of Hasty Retaliation Against US
In a warning to the European Union, the German Federal Association of Industry (BDI) cautioned against hasty countermeasures…
Ministry Rejects Bid for Nocturnal Flight Loophole!
The Federal Ministry of Transport has responded to a proposal by the low-cost airline Ryanair, which had requested…
25% Steel and Aluminum Shockwave Hits Global Trade!
The US President, Donald Trump, has announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports,…
Cities Cancel Festivals as €1 Billion Deficit Looms
Three years of self-made recession have left their marks, especially in the once highly industrialized state of Saxony.…
Gas Prices Soar to 2-Year High!
Gas prices in Europe have surged to a two-year high as the region’s cold weather has led to…
A Divided Nation Gives Him a Passing Grade
A recent CBS News/YouGov poll has found that more than half of American adults have a positive view…
Solar Revolution: New Record for Efficiency, Prices Plummet!
The support requirements for rooftop solar installations have decreased once again. The bid values determined in the current…
BREAKING: Germany’s Stock Market to Launch Second DAX, No Limits in Sight!
The German Stock Exchange is planning a second Dax, which will run in addition to the existing stock…
BREAKING: Dax CRASHES as Oil Prices SOAR, Traders in PANIC!
The Dax index held a positive start on Monday, remaining in the green until lunchtime. By around 12:30…
GAS SHOCK: New Homeowners in Germany Pay 43% More for Gas, a Staggering Spike in Just One Year!
Gas Prices for New Customers in Germany Rise Sharply in a Year, Data Shows A recent analysis by…
What’s Behind the Shocking Plunge?
The Dax started the trading day on Monday with a gain. By 9:30 am, the leading index was…
0: The Battle for Global Supremacy Has Begun
A potential relapse in the trade war between China and the United States could be imminent if the…
German Real Estate Prices Soar in 2024!
After the decline in real estate prices in Germany in 2023, they were able to recover slightly in…
Meatless Revolution: 250,000 Jobs at Stake in Plant-Based Food Boom!
A German study by the consulting firm “Systemiq” for the “Good Food Institute Europe” has projected that the…
What are the boundaries for the growth of the Russian economy? With the current interest rates, investments in expanding production in Russia are not on the table. In recent years, the potential for rapid production growth has largely been exhausted.
Russia’s Economic Development in 2024: Uncertainty Lingers The Russian government has not yet released the official statistics on…
Macron’s French Fortune Fades as Russia Rift Reveals the Dark Side of European Economy
French President Emmanuel Macron has long been seen as the protégé of the rich and his efforts to…
Helicopter Crash in Bavaria Kills Two, Mystery Surrounds Catastrophic Accident
A helicopter crashed in a forest area near Greding in the Bavarian region of Middle Franconia on a…
Can Trump Defuse the Debt Crisis?
Von Rüdiger Rauls Markige Worte Trump legt los, und nichts scheint ihn aufhalten zu können. Vieles findet die…
LNG Rush: Germany’s Desperate Quest for Russian Gas Soars to Record Highs
According to a report, Germany is still importing significant amounts of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) through other…
Taiwan’s Tech Titan to Block Trump’s Tariffs, but US Trade Surplus Soars 83%!
Taiwan has dispatched a delegation to Washington to discuss potential tariffs with US President Donald Trump and has…
Military Spending and Arms Production to Surge Amid Russian Threat and Transatlantic Pressure
EU’s “Defense of Europe” Concept Revisited The idea of a “European Defense” has a long history, dating back…
Trump’s Policies Lure Top US Scientists to Germany!
US President Donald Trump’s research policy could bring a surge of top researchers to German science, according to…
UN Payment Freeze Ignites Global Fears!
Russia will not contribute to the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) for the year 2024, as…
Washington’s Economic Leverage Crashes as SWIFT-Free Transactions Skyrocket, Leaving Few Options for Sanctions
Washington Risks Losing the Ability to Impose Economic Sanctions in the Next Five Years US Secretary of State…
Russia’s Underwater Cables in Finnish Waters Under Siege!
A Russian cable has been damaged in the exclusive economic zone of Finland in the Finnish Gulf, according…
Baltic States Seize Control from Russia in Bitter Cold
by Hans-Ueli Läppli A historic day – or perhaps a dark and cold one? On February 8, Lithuania,…
From Prosperity to Arms Race, as Defense Budget Soars to $1 Trillion
In a speech to journalists in Brussels, where an informal EU summit on defense issues took place, French…
Billionaire Boss Declares ‘No Deal’ for Viral Video Empire
In a recent video appearance at a private event, entrepreneur Elon Musk has ruled out a potential takeover…
US Economy on Brink of Collapse as Protectionist Pacts Unleash Global Economic Chaos!
The Trump administration has implemented a significant protectionist move, imposing 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and 10%…
IQ and Education Edge Out Rivals!
Switzerland has been ranked as the most intelligent country in the world in a recent study. The research,…
GAS APOCALYPSE: Europe’s Gas Prices Soar to Record High, War and Politics Ignite Crisis
Gas prices in the EU are currently rising rapidly. The price for the reference value climbed to its…
German Pipeline Chief Seeks Revival of Russian Gas Flow
The head of Infra-Leuna in Saxony-Anhalt, Christof Günther, is calling for the resumption of Russian natural gas deliveries…
Who’ll Control the Oil Bonanza?
By Alex Mann In his first term, US President Donald Trump had considered withdrawing all US troops from…