Latest in Tag: German Highlight
Latest in Tag: German
‘No sell-out of German businesses’
There’s no reason to fear a sell-out of German technology through Chinese takeovers, says APA Chairman Hubert Lienhard in an interview granted to DW at the Asia Pacific Conference of German Business in Hong Kong.
BMW logs record quarterly profit on strong sales
German premium carmaker BMW has posted a decent increase in third-quarter earnings
Bayer profits soar on strong pharma business
German pharmaceutical giant Bayer has reported strong earnings and sales for the third quarter on higher demand for prescription drugs.
Brexit to eat into German GDP: study
Britain’s vote to leave the European Union will have a negative impact on gross domestic product in Germany, a survey by an economic think tank has predicted.
The color of cities
A German researcher journeyed from Norway to Greece, visiting 22 cities to find out if there’s such a thing as a “color character” of a city – and if so, how does it affect us?
NGO work deserves appreciation, even if they are occasionally critical of governments: German ambassador to Egypt
We have always underlined that Germany is at Egypt’s side when it comes to its long-term stability and security, says Julius Georg Luy
German official urges UN sanctions on Syria over use of chlorine gas
The UN should push ahead with sanctions against Syria for using chlorine gas, said Gernot Erler, Berlin’s representative in charge of relations with Moscow. He slammed Russia for threatening to veto the motion.
NGOs launch massive lawsuit against EU-Canada trade deal
German activists have launched the country’s largest-ever civil lawsuit in protest of a planned free trade agreement between the EU and Canada.
German cities bemoan loss of taxes from VW
Volkswagen HQ in Wolfsburg isn’t the only place where the consequences of the dieselgate scandal are being felt. Cities that host VW’s production facilities must also rejigger their budgets as VW pays fewer taxes.
Record number of refugees ask Red Cross to find family members
The German Red Cross expects around 3,000 calls for help by the end of 2016 from refugees who have lost track of family members on their perilous journey. A large number of requests come from minors.
German business confidence battered
Confidence among German business leaders has slipped markedly, the latest monthly index of Germany’s Ifo economic research institute has shown. Global uncertainties are finally taking their toll, experts say.
German court rules against predatory bidder on eBay
Ending a listing early on eBay is not against the law, Germany’s highest court has ruled, throwing out a claim for damages from a buyer, who has made a business out of suing sellers that cancel their auctions.
German economy expands amid budget surplus
The German economy has logged another quarter of expansion, the National Statistics Office has confirmed.
Brush-making to bread-baking: experience historic German trades hands-on
Did you know that brush making has historically been a trade for the blind? At Hagen’s outdoor museum, visitors can go back in time, forge hammers on anvils, eat tradtiionally baked bread and learn about German history.
German Book Prize announces long list
One of these 20 titles will be named the best German-language novel at the upcoming Frankfurt Book Fair. The prestigious German Book Prize has selected its long list from among 178 entries.
Continental sees major potential for growth in Egyptian market: managing director
“The prospective opportunities for us to expand our business in the Middle East are truly significant,” says Continental Middle East’s managing director José Luis de La Fuente
Rio 2016: German coach fighting for his life after car accident
Olympic canoe trainer Stefan Henze was critically injured after his taxi was involved in a car accident. Germany’s mission chief at the Olympics said Henze was in the thoughts of his fellow athletes.
German museum presents face of Egyptian mummy
Does he look familiar? The reconstructed face of a 4,000-year-old Egyptian mummy is now on display at a German museum. A wealthy civil servant in Ancient Egypt, he is now one of the world’s best-researched mummies.
German utility Eon logs huge half-year loss
German energy giant Eon has booked a big loss for the first half of the year. Like other utilities, it has been impacted by Berlin’s mandated shutdown of nuclear power stations as the country switches to renewables.
Dieselgate cheating costs VW 5.5 million euros in Italy
Italy’s antitrust regulator has fined Volkswagen 5 million euros for its Dieselgate software manipulation. VW has admitted to installing software to circumvent pollution standards in millions of diesel cars.
Film Festival Locarno honors Mario Adorf’s lifetime achievement
Mario Adorf never let himself be enticed by Hollywood. This year’s Film Festival Locarno honors the German actor with the ‘Pardo alla Carriera’ for his lifetime achievement. An interview with DW.
Investor paradise Macedonia is a nightmare for workers
Macedonians who can find jobs are told to consider themselves lucky. But it’s unclear whether the luck is good or bad in a country where the minimal existing protections for workers are often blatantly ignored.
Mercedes announces huge investment in Hungary
German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz has said it’s planning to invest heavily in a new factory in Hungary. The plant will create thousands of new jobs and produce a variety of models in the auto maker’s product palette.
Robust sales help VW ride out Dieselgate
German carmaker Volkswagen has reported a rise in sales and operating profit, indicating the company’s dieselgate legacy is manageable. The firm also set aside more money to cover future litigation costs.
Premier League fortunes are making the Bundesliga lazy on transfer market
With more money than ever flowing in to the German Bundesliga, the league’s biggest clubs are growing more and more careless in how they acquire new talent. DW’s Stefan Bienkowski looks at diminishing returns.
Calm atmosphere in Turkish coastal resorts
Some 200,000 Germans are said to be holidaying in Turkey at the moment. The German Foreign Office warns tourists in Istanbul and Ankara to be extremely vigilant.
Nice and the Cote d’Azur in painting
The south of France has inspired artists for centuries. After the tragic events of July 14 in Nice, here are some images seen through the eyes of artists who have captured the region’s beauty and joie de vivre.
Tour operators offer help to Nice tourists
In the wake of Thursday’s terrorist attack in Nice, France, German tour operators have offered no-fee cancellations to clients who booked holidays in the town. They’re also offering help to clients already there.
Mercedes decide not to appeal Rosberg’s Silverstone penalty
Mercedes have decided not to appeal a British Grand Prix penalty for Nico Rosberg. The sanction leaves the German driver just one point clear of team mate and fierce rival Lewis Hamilton in the championship standings.
CIA documents reveal details about wrongfully renditioned German
New documents released by the CIA have revealed details about the detention of Khalid al-Masri, a German-Lebanese man mistaken for an al Qaeda member in 2003. He is yet to be given compensation or an apology from the US.