Latest in Tag: Germany Highlight
Latest in Tag: Germany
Women getting ripped off: In Germany, pink razors cost more
A new study shows that women often pay more for goods and services than men in Europe’s biggest economy. Though unofficial, the “pink tax” has worked its way into many different parts of daily life.From razor blades and haircuts to girls’ toys, women regularly pay more for items and especially services that are nearly identical …
UN climate conference COP23 kicks off in Bonn
The abrupt changes in the atmosphere witnessed in the past 70 years are without precedent
UAE celebrates World Cup qualification with Egyptians at Anuga
Germany – The UAE pavilion at the International Anuga exhibition in Germany surprised the Egyptian companies Monday with a small celebration because of Egyptâs qualification to the World Cup on Sunday. The UAE companies participating in the exhibition cut the table on this occasion and distributed to the Egyptian wing companies, expressing their happiness with …
$250m from Germany to support Egyptâs economic reform programme
Germany is ready to extend the finance another year in the case of meeting the economic reforms, says German ambassador
Germany tops the worldâs quality of nationality index, Egypt ranks 130
There is no direct correlation between the power of the state and the quality of its nationality, says QNI co-author
Mamish embarks on tour to promote SCZone in 4 German cities
SCZone to establish a technical training centre with Siemens and discuss cooperation with Hamburg port
Merkel starts her electoral campaign, vows to embrace oppositionÂ
The German Chancellor said that refugees are obliged to obey the law and the constitution
Egypt, Germany sign cooperation agreement in solving illegal migration problem
FM Sameh Shoukry maintains boycotting statesâ demands from Qatar in meeting with German FM in Berlin
Suspect of killing Hurghada tourists hospitalised for psychiatric evaluation
Three female tourists, two Germans and a Czech, were stabbed to death in the resort city
Higher National Security Prosecution investigates Hurghada attack, Germany confirms 2 nationals killed
Suspect deported to Cairo, motive undeclared by authorities
Germany should pressure the countries funding terrorism: Al-Sisi
Egyptâs president has called for international cooperation to pressure countries that support terrorism
Al-Sisi discusses Qatar crisis with German officials in Berlin
Meeting taking place alongside G20 Africa Partnership conference
Siemens considers establishing training centre in SCZone, developing transport sector
Egypt is open to all investments and keen to benefit from German expertise, says Nasr
Al-Sisi opens German-Egyptian Economic Forum in business-focused trip to Berlin
The Egyptian president highlights the investment opportunists between the two countries
Confederations Cup: Germany with different goals heading into the tournament
Most countries are bringing their best to Russia for this year’s Confederations Cup, but not Germany. The squad selection from coach Joachim Löw made one thing clear – he is planning for next year’s World Cup.The German national team has always been at the pinnacle of international competition. They have reached the semifinals of every …
Al-Sisi heads to Germany for German-African Summit
President is scheduled to meet with chancellor Merkel to discuss latest developments in the region and bilateral relations
Sandro Wagner stars as Germany dismantle San Marino
Germany remain two points clear of Northern Ireland at the top of World Cup qualifying Group C after a routine rout of San Marino. Sandro Wagner scored a hat-trick and Amin Younes was also among the goals.Germany 7-0 San Marino (Draxler 11′, Wagner 16′, 29′, 85′, Younes 38′, Mustafi 47′, Brandt 72′) Sandro Wagner marked …
Germany in the digital slow lane
At a forthcoming digital summit, the German government will praise itself for progress in the expansion of networks and fight over the need for a digital ministry; but experts see a different reality.The two-day congress which used to be called the National IT Summit, has once again been able to attract many famous names. Organizers …
Going green: a look at Germany’s Energiewende
“Energiewende” is Germany’s energy transition policy, marking a shift from coal and nuclear towards green power sources. The project has divided voters over rising costs and negligible benefits for the environment.The promise was sweet: Germany’s transition towards a low-carbon society would cost the average household no more than 1 euro ($1.1) per month, “the price …
Tarek Kabil, German ambassador discuss preparations for Al-Sisiâs visit to Germany next week
Trade exchange between Egypt and Germany reached âŹ5,567bn in 2016, up 10% compared to 2015, says minister
Late Joshua Kimmich strike salvages draw for experimental Germany
A drab game had a fantastic finish as Germany came away from Denmark with a draw. Germany coach Joachim Löw fielded six new players with one eye on the Confederations Cup, which kicks off next week in Russia.Denmark 1-1 Germany (Eriksen 18â â Kimmich 88â) Joshua Kimmichâs acrobatic late strike salvaged a draw for an …
Germany’s Delivery Hero set for IPO this year
The Berlin-headquartered start-up says its public listing will help it dominate the growing online meal delivery market. The food ordering platform features more than 150,000 restaurants in 40 countries.Amid an already competitive food delivery market, Delivery Hero said on Tuesday it plans to raise around 450 million euros ($506 million) from an initial public offering …
Germany’s Werner ruled out of Denmark game
The RB Leipzig striker had the chance to push for a permanent starting berth. But he will miss the friendly on Tuesday with stomach problems.Timo Werner has a stomach bug and will not travel to Denmark for Germany’s friendly on Tuesday, the German FA (DFB) said in a statement. However, he is expected to recover …
Egypt, Germany to organise investment forum in Berlin soon: Nasr
German companies looking to increase their investments in Egypt, says German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerceâs CEO
Opinion: Germany is on its high horse
Neither the ECB, nor fellow European countries are to blame for Germany’s excessive trade surplus, says DIW President Marcel Fratzscher. He insists the ball is in German politicians’ own court to remedy the situation.Stark criticism of the ECB’s refusal to end its loose monetary policy has increased in recent months and will most likely intensify …
Opinion: Germany’s trade surplus is made in US
Donald Trump has been making a show of irritation with Germany’s trade surplus with the US. But Ulrich Kater, chief economist of DekaBank, says US policies drive Germany’s surplus.The Trump Administration is obsessed with the US’s bilateral trade numbers. Wherever a country exports more goods or services to the US, as measured in dollar value, …
‘Bundesbank must stop buying bonds’
Critics of the ECB’s lax monetary policy have submitted an urgent motion to Germany’s Supreme Court. They demand that the country’s central bank immediately exit the ECB’s huge bond-buying program.A group of economists and policymakers critical of the European Central Bank’s quantitative easing program submitted an urgent motion to Germany’s Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe in …
Prophetic world literature: International Lit Prize shortlist in touch with the times
Six books are in the running for Germany’s International Literature Prize. The shortlist tackles today’s hot-button issues and bucks the trend of long novels with short, challenging texts.Contemporary literature from all over the world, in top-notch German translation, is honored each year with the International Literature Prize. The accolade is being presented for the ninth …
Happy Father’s Day in Germany to all fathers
On the 40th day after Easter – Ascension Day in the Christian world – Germany also marks Father’s Day. It has been celebrated as such in the German-speaking world for more than a century.Germans may have a reputation for doing things a little differently, and the day on which they celebrate Father’s Day is no …
Germany’s Gabriel sees ‘deal’ with China on e-car quota
German foreign minister Sigmar Gabriel is expecting new Chinese rules on e-car sales to be relaxed, saying there was a deal with Beijing avoiding massive fallout from a speedy introduction of the quotas.On the sidelines of a visit to China, German foreign minister Sigmar Gabriel said on Wednesday that he expected an informal deal on …