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Gas Wars: Austria’s Billion-Dollar Bet to Ditch Russia, But at What Cost?
After the end of Russian gas deliveries, Austria has reoriented its energy supply. OMV and Wien Energie are…
Death Toll Soars as Country’s Worst Wildfires Wreak Havoc
South Korea has been battling devastating forest fires since last Friday, with the provinces of Gyeongsangbuk-do and Gyeongsangnam-do…
US Slaps 25% Tariffs on Auto Imports, Global Economy on Edge!
US President Donald Trump has escalated the trade conflict with Germany, the EU and other major trading partners,…
Trump Unleashes 25% Auto Tariffs, Global Economy in Free Fall!
A US President, Donald Trump, has announced drastic special tariffs on all automobile imports to the US. According…
Ad Fines to Explode in a Shocking Move!
A Russian law, passed in its third and final reading on March 25, aims to ban advertising in…
The Billion-Dollar Gamble That’s Rocking the Global Economy
A rapid expansion of Russian entrepreneurs on the Chinese market has led to a significant increase in demand…
80% of Country’s Software Now Made in Motherland
Russian software market is shifting towards domestic solutions, according to recent data. The average share of Western software…
Sanctions Backfire: Russia’s Economy Booms, Defying West’s Expectations
Russian Government Head Reports on Cabinet’s Work to Lower House of Parliament Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin appeared…
What’s Being Discussed Behind Closed Doors?
In a conversation with the Russian newspaper Parlamentskaja Gaseta, Senator Grigori Karassin shared his impressions of the negotiations…
Energy Facilities Under Fire, But How Far Will Moscow Go?
A comprehensive list of energy facilities affected by a temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, mediated by the…
How Much Do You Need to Thrive in the Alps?
The Swiss middle class is the backbone of the country’s economy and society. However, it is repeatedly said…
Trump’s Shocking U-Turn on Russia!
US and Russia Reach Deal on Agricultural Exports, Sanctions and Shipping The Kremlin and the White House announced…
‘Sanctions Be Damned’ Era Begins
China’s Premier Li Qiang has signed a law in response to foreign sanctions into effect. The implementation of…
Russia’s Billions Stuck, Ukraine’s Aid at Risk?
EU President António Costa announced in a speech in Brussels on Tuesday that frozen Russian assets cannot be…
BILLION-DOLLAR BOMBSHELL: EU’s Secret Plan to Fund Next War Revealed!
The European Union’s leaders have been repeatedly warning of the possibility of a Russian attack in the next…
CHEESEBURGER WARFARE: Ukraine’s Desperate Bid to Recruit Young Soldiers
Ukraine has launched a marketing campaign for the so-called “Contract 18-24” which allows people under 25 to join…
Estonia’s Economic House of Cards on the Brink of Collapse?
Estland is currently in a somber mood, a kind of brutal reality shock. Geopolitical pressure, particularly the self-built…
US, Russia and Ukraine Unite to Secure Global Energy Supply!
The US has reportedly signed separate agreements with Ukraine and Russia to ensure safe navigation in the Black…
US Secures Shipping Routes in High-Stakes Deal with Ukraine and Russia!
The United States has reportedly reached separate agreements with Ukraine and Russia to ensure safe navigation in the…
OIL APOCALYPSE: Russia’s Central Bank Warns of 1980s-Style Oil Price Crash
According to a report by the news agency Reuters, which claims to have seen a closed presentation prepared…
BOMBSHELL: Merz Unleashes Austerity Tsunami on Germany!
In the past week, Friedrich Merz, the chairman of the Union’s parliamentary group, successfully pushed through a constitutional…
Swiss Politician’s Ambitious Promise Stalls Amid EU Skepticism?
The Swiss Federal Council’s Beat Jans has sparked controversy with a recent statement regarding the planned safeguard clause…
Shocking Concessions Revealed in Secret Saudi Talks!
Russian Foreign Ministry Publishes Video of Russian Negotiation Team in Riyadh The Russian Foreign Ministry released a short…
Kiev’s Bold Move to Strengthen Front Lines Amid US-Russia Tensions
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that the country will expand its recruitment of young men into its…
War Dragnet: Ukraine’s Desperate Move to Conscript Young and Fight On
Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has announced that the country needs to recruit more young men into its military,…
No African Swine Fever Cases in 2025!
As of 2025, no outbreaks of African Swine Fever have been reported in Russia, according to the latest…
RUBLE REVOLT: Deflation Storm Brews in Russia as Economists Warn of “Perfect Storm” of Price Cuts!
Russian Experts Predict End of Inflation and Onset of Deflation in Coming Months Experts interviewed by the Russian…
RED ALERT: Russia Cracks Down on Western Spies in the Lab!
A proposed bill in the Russian State Duma could require scientists to report planned international collaborations to the…
Insured to Foot the Bill?
Germany’s Healthcare System Faces Changes Amid Funding Concerns The German government has approved a 50-billion-euro fund to transform…
US Sanctions Foiled as India Ditches American Oil for Cheaper Russian Crude
India’s imports of Russian oil rose significantly in March, according to a report by the Financial Express on…
Which States Will Follow the Lead of NRW and Berlin?
The government’s spending is increasing, with a growing number of billion-euro debts being taken on at the European,…
US Tariffs on the Horizon as Tensions Escalate
The US President, Donald Trump, has announced that a 25% tariff will be imposed on oil and gas…
Rescue Ransom: Germans Now Face a €654 Bill for a Single 911 Call?
Several Brandenburg landkreises have stopped covering the full costs of rescue missions since January 1, 2025. The dispute…
BREAKING: Merz’ Coalition on the Brink of Collapse: Can He Salvage the Deal on Immigration?
In the context of the recent federal election, intense negotiations are underway between the CDU and SPD, as…
Russian Disinfo Plot Uncovered in Austria? Not So Fast..
Austrian State Protection and Intelligence Directorate Discovers Suspected Russian Disinformation Campaign The Austrian State Protection and Intelligence Directorate…
US-Russia Talks Spark Fears of a New Era of Geopolitical Turmoil
Talks between Russia and the US in Saudi Arabia’s capital have raised concerns in Europe, the Financial Times…
Green Fleet Grounded by Low Battery
The Baden-Württemberg police force has acquired 150 electric and 113 hybrid vehicles as part of a pilot project.…
Kiev’s Shock Move in Riyadh Talks
A Ukrainian delegation, led by military officials, has been holding talks with the US in Riyadh, a development…
Two More Russian Channels Fall in the Crosshairs of New Media Crackdown!
French telecom regulator Arcom has ordered a local satellite provider to stop broadcasting two Russian entertainment channels, STS…
BREAKING: EU on Brink of Collapse as Ukraine’s Membership Costs Revealed
The Hungarian Institute of International Affairs (HIIA) has published a study estimating the cost of Ukraine’s membership in…
US-Russia Relations Take a Dramatic Turn
The recent phone conversation between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has shown that both…
Germany’s Hidden Jobless Crisis?
According to the latest data from the German Federal Agency for Work (BA), the number of unemployed individuals…
Women in Asylum Families Struggle to Find Footing
A new report from the Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) has been published, focusing on the integration of asylum…
GOLD HEIST: Switzerland’s $112 Billion Mistake?
Twenty-five years ago, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) began to sell parts of its gold reserves. Between 2000…
02 Chatbot Take Down the $10 Giant?
A pioneer in artificial intelligence has raised questions about the sustainability of the ChatGPT operator, OpenAI and found…
Ukraine’s Bizarre Recruit Tactic
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry Launches New Recruitment Drive Amid Ongoing War and Manpower Shortage The Ukrainian government is seeking…
British Minister’s Unconventional Chat with ChatGPT
British Technology Minister Peter Kyle has used the chatbot ChatGPT to seek advice on which podcasts he should…
BOMBSHELL: EU Supplies Gunpowder to Ukraine, Leaving Own Arsenal in Shambles
The European Union has depleted its stockpiles of propellants, TNT and other explosives used in the production of…
New Evidence Rocks the Germanwings Suicide Theory
The Germanwings Airbus A320 crash on March 24, marks its 10th anniversary. Ten years ago, a plane carrying…
MIGRATION MELTDOWN: Coalition on the Brink of Collapse?
A recent paper outlining the points of agreement between CDU/CSU and SPD on migration issues has sparked renewed…
Strike Looms as Talks Reach Dead End
Berlin’s public transportation came to a standstill for two days, from Wednesday morning to Friday morning, as the…
The Unemployment Apocalypse Looms, But a Faint Glimmer of Hope
The Institute for Employment Research, a research institute of the German Federal Employment Agency, has published its forecast…
Exposing the Deep State’s Dark Secrets, One Budget Cut at a Time?
Donald Trump and Elon Musk, along with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), have taken aim at seven…
Producer Prices in Germany Soar as Global Shipping Crisis Bites
Producer prices for services in Germany increased by an average of 2.4% in 2024 compared to the previous…
‘The Right Decision for a Stronger Germany’
A German state premier, Michael Kretschmer of the CDU, is set to advocate for the financial package in…
US Startup Perplexity to Go Public and Change the Game?
Perplexity, a US startup, plans to go public on the stock exchange by 2028 and increase its annual…
Don’t Crack Under Pressure, Buy Eggs Wisely!
Egg Demand Leads to Warning of Stockpiling, Says German Poultry Association President The president of the German Poultry…
Will Central Bank Independence Survive the Outburst?
US Stock Markets Decline on Thursday The US stock markets closed lower on Thursday, with the Dow Jones…
Collective Agreements Reach a New High, But Not Everywhere..
According to the German Federal Statistical Office, as of 2024, nearly half of all employed individuals in Germany,…
US Elite Flee to Europe as American Dream Crumbles
US Political Shift Makes Europe More Attractive for Top Talent with European Roots The recent developments in US…
Germany’s Debt Brake Lifted, Ukraine Conflict to Escalate?
Deutsche lawmakers have lifted the debt brake, allowing the government to spend more than it earns. The country…
Revolutionizing Politics: DM Chief Proposes Game-Changing Reforms to Put Citizens First
A German politician, Christoph Werner, has proposed four reforms in an opinion piece for the Handelsblatt, aiming to…
BYD’s 1,000kW Charging Breakthrough to Change the Game by 2030?
A leading expert in the automotive industry, Stefan Bratzel, sees the new fast-charging technology from Chinese manufacturer BYD…
Is the Market’s Low Volume a Warning Sign?
The German Dax index continued its downward trend on Friday, staying in the red zone until midday. By…
New Ministry or Bust?
A German trade union, the BDA, is urging the establishment of a standalone digital ministry, as proposed by…
Experts Warn of Devastating Consequences of a ‘Restart’ in the Energy Transition
Several renewable energy providers warn the future German federal government against hasty cuts and thought experiments that could…
Pentagon’s China War Secrets Exposed?
A meeting is scheduled to take place on March 21 at the Pentagon, where Elon Musk, the founder…
Germany’s Industrial Revolution 2.0: Services Trump Manufacturing in Economic Shift
Germany’s processing industry offers more services and produces less, a study by the Ifo Institute published on Friday…
CO2 Catastrophe: Top Economist Warns of Backtracking on Climate and E-Mobility Revolution
Economist Ottmar Edenhofer has urged the Union and SPD to maintain their commitment to the energy and transport…
BREAKING: Germany’s Billions of Euros in the Balance: What’s Next for the Country’s Economy?
After the German Bundestag approved an amendment to the Basic Law, the Federal Council has now given the…
Will the Bundesrat’s Vote Spark a Turnaround?
The German Dax index started the trading day on Friday in a negative trend. By 9:30 am, the…
Ukraine’s Deadly Secret Revealed?
A gas measurement station in the Kursk region, near the Ukrainian border, is on fire, according to reports…
Gov’t Warns of Imminent Crisis, Urges Citizens to Prepare for the Worst!
Poland’s Deputy Interior Minister, Wiesław Leśniakiewicz, has emphasized the importance of citizens being prepared for a crisis situation,…
1.5% Plunge in a Single Day!
30 pm, a 1.5 percent decline from the previous day’s close. Consequently, nearly all stock values recorded losses,…
The City Won’t Let the Party Die!
Berlin’s Interior Senator, Iris Spranger of the SPD, will ensure that large events can still take place in…
DAX CRASHES: ECB’s Inflation Warning Unleashes Market Mayhem!
The Dax index fell significantly on Thursday. At the Xetra trading close, the index was calculated at 22,999…
US and Houthis Engage in Deadly Exchange as Yemen’s War Escalates!
At least ten US attacks have targeted areas in Yemen, including the capital Sanaa and Hodeidah, according to…
The Safety Net of Optimism is Shattering!
The German Dax index started the trading day on Thursday morning with a cautious tone, as it was…
Higher Pay Wins Out in Military Math
A study by the Ifo Institute for Economic Research suggests that increasing salaries in the German military could…
What’s Behind the Shift?
Producer Prices of Industrial Goods Rise by 0.7% in February 2025 According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis)…
HYPERSONIC DOOM: Yemen’s Deadly Missile Misses Ben Gurion by a Hair, Israel’s Existence on the Line?
Israeli military intercepts Huthi rocket On Thursday, the Israeli military intercepted a rocket fired by the Huthi group,…
Debt Bomb Looms Large?
A Bundesbank Executive Expresses Concern Over Proposed Constitutional Amendments for Large-Scale Borrowing. Although “additional expenditures for defense and…
Tariff Takedown: Mercedes CEO Demands Zero Fees on Cars, Threatening Trump’s Protectionist Plans
A senior executive at Mercedes-Benz, Ola Källenius, has called for the elimination of tariffs on cars in the…
FED STALEMATE: Rate Freeze Ignites Market Fears, What’s Next for the Economy?
The Federal Reserve, the US central bank, has maintained its federal funds target rate at a range of…
The Search for Profit-Makers of Special Assets Begins
German Stock Market Index Underperforms, Investors Eye Fiscal Package Details The Dax, Germany’s major stock market index, closed…
Production Hits 15-Year Low Amid Drought and Disease
A German wine and must production of 7.75 million hectoliters was recorded in 2024, the lowest in 15…
Sales Plummet by 7.8% in a Shocking Decline!
According to preliminary results, the furniture industry in Germany generated a turnover of approximately 16.3 billion euros in…
Debt Brake Not Dead, But Infrastructure Strategy Needed
Economic expert Clemens Fuest, head of the Institute for Economic Affairs (Ifo), has called for a strategy to…
Global Recession Looms as Economists Sound the Alarm
Economist Ulrike Malmendier has warned that the policies of US President Donald Trump could lead to a global…
UBS’ Shocking Surrender to Trump’s ‘Diversity’ Demolition
Swiss bank UBS has removed all references to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) from its 2024 annual report.…
Commerzbank Sets Sights on Europe’s Arming Up!
Commerzbank Sees Opportunity in European Defense, Plans to Finance More Projects Commerzbank’s risk management chief, Bernd Spalt, told…
A Red Flag for the German Economy?
The order stock of the processing industry in Germany stagnated. It did not change in January compared to…
BREAKING: German Bank Abandons Russia, Sells Business Amid Ukraine Crisis
Commerzbank to Accelerate Exit from Russian Market, Regardless of Ukraine Ceasefire Commerzbank has made the strategic decision to…
Germany to Pump in 11 Billion for Ukraine’s War Effort!
Berlin’s Finance Ministry has prepared a plan to allocate an additional 2.5 billion euros, along with 500 million…
No Bailout for Ukraine as National Council Rejects Aid Boost
The National Council has rejected a proposal to increase financial support for Ukraine. On Wednesday, two motions from…
BANKRUPTCY TSUNAMI: Germany’s Economy on the Brink of Collapse?
German economy institute expects around 25,800 businesses to go bankrupt in Germany by the end of the year,…
2025 Set to be a Year of Record Bankruptcies
The number of corporate insolvencies is expected to remain at a high level in 2025, following a more…
BOMBSHELL: Ukraine Ignites War in Russia’s Backyard, Trump’s Ceasefire in Tatters!
On the night of March 19, just a few hours after the conclusion of high-level talks between Russian…
Ukraine’s Deadly New Tactic Revealed!
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Prices Plunge, But Gasoline Stagnates!
Gasoline prices at German filling stations have shown an uneven development in the past week. According to an…