Latest in Tag: Germany Highlight
Latest in Tag: Germany
Germany approves onshore wind farms expansion
German authorities have approved hundreds of megawatts in additional capacity at onshore wind farms. The price at which it awarded the projects was below expectations, pointing to stronger competition.The German Economy Ministry announced Friday it had approved 807 megawatts of capacity at onshore wind parks. The projects were granted at an average price requiring a …
How green is Berlin?
The German capital is hailed for its green spaces, where Berliners flock to at the first glimpse of sun. Check out our insider tips for the best nature hangouts – and find out if Berlin really is as green as people say.DW: You’re a nature conservationist. How green is Berlin in comparison to other cities …
Hoffenheim’s Demirbay chooses Germany over Turkey
Among the players that Joachim Löw has nominated for the Confederations Cup is Kerem Demirbay, who was also eligible to play for Turkey. The Hoffenheim midfielder chose Germany at the last minute.Germany coach Joachim Löw’s naming of Kerem Demirbay to the national team on Wednesday came as a surprise to reporters at the DFB’s (German …
Coach Sturm has Germany moving in the right direction again
Germany made it all the way to the semifinals in 2010 the last time the world championship was played here. After some dark days for the national team since then, coach Marco Sturm has Germany back on the right track.As Germany’s national anthem was played after the national team’s dramatic win in a shootout in …
Former Germany player Tripp: ‘Draisaitl on his way to becoming a top-10 NHL player’
Germany face Latvia in a game that will decide who will advance to the quarterfinals of the worlds. DW asked former Germany player John Tripp for his views on the tournament and the prospects for the German team.DW: John Tripp, what are your thoughts on this world championship, particularly the games being played in Cologne? …
Germany to deliver more submarines to Singapore
Germany and Singapore have inked a contract on the delivery of two more submarines for the Asia Pacific nation. Countries in the area have all stepped up their efforts to strengthen their navies.Singapore’s navy is to get two more German-made 218SG submarines. A delivery contract between Singapore and German ThyssenKrupp subsidiary Marine Systems was inked …
Germany face must-win game against Latvia
Germany hope that the home fans can give them the boost they need to overcome Latvia and punch their ticket for the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Thomas Greiss has apologized for his likes of controversial Instagram posts.Only a win will do for head coach Marco Sturm’s team when they face Latvia in their last Group A game …
The joys and woes of Germany and the ESC
What hasn’t Germany tried yet in an effort to succeed at the Eurovision Song Contest? Take a look back at past decades, and you’ll see there’s no clear recipe for success.The grand era of German Schlager – folk pop – is long past, as is the heyday of hit manufacturer Ralph Siegel. The composer and …
Germany beat Italy, close in on Latvia
The Germany national hockey team easily handled Italy for its third win at the World Ice Hockey Championship. The victory leaves them with a chance to catch Latvia and qualify for the quarterfinals.Four goals in the first two periods was all Germany needed as they defeated Italy 4-1 in Cologne on Saturday evening. The victory …
Germany goalie Greiss under fire over Instagram likes
Germany goalie Thomas Greiss is coming under fire for “likes” he gave to some political posts on Instagram. The German hockey association has said he will face no disciplinary action despite the media outcry.Just hours before Germany took to the ice in a key group-stage game of the Ice Hockey World Championship in Cologne on …
Denmark snatch overtime win to leave Germany on the brink
A late Peter Regin goal handed Denmark a surprise 3-2 comeback win and put a serious dent in Germany’s quarterfinal hopes. Germany started strongly but couldn’t capitalize and the cohosts have a lot of work to do.After their dramatic shootout win over Slovakia, Germany went in to Friday night’s game as strong favorites and looked …
Germany expects significantly higher tax revenues
The most recent tax estimate provided by German economists has signaled that both the federal government and the 16 states can look forward to higher tax income. But the windfall is not evenly distributed.The panel of experts tasked with presenting a tax estimate for Germany twice a year said in its spring outlook that Europe’s …
IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship: Germany seal comeback win in shootout
Germany dug deep to claim a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory in a shootout against Slovakia in Cologne on Wednesday night. The cohosts’ dramatic victory keeps their hopes of reaching the quarterfinals alive.Dominik Kahun was the only man to find the net in the shootout after Yasin Ehliz and Patrick Reimer scored within 37 seconds of …
Prosecutor General orders investigations on death of Egyptian student in GermanyÂ
The student died in April after being hit by a car
Germany get off to perfect start at Ice Hockey World Championship
Cohosts Germany have pulled off a major upset at the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. The result has fans wondering whether this could spur them onto faring as well as Germany did the last time they hosted the worlds.Germany beat the odds at Cologne’s Lanxess Arena on Friday night by hanging on to defeat a …
Does Germany’s ‘upskill debate’ help the unemployed?
In Germany, SPD chancellor candidate Martin Schulz has proposed significant changes to labor reforms, including extended benefits for unemployed people who undertake further education programs. Is it a good idea?Twice during the course of his professional life, Karl Preissler has had to start again. The 55-year-old’s first job was in the National Army of the …
Germany’s DAX hits all-time high on France, Ifo index
Germany’s blue-chip share index has surged to a record as investors were relieved by the success of French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron
Egypt’s navy receives submarine from Germany
This came based on a deal signed between both countries to send Egypt four submarines
Germany gains popularity among foreign investors
Germany is becoming increasingly attractive to foreign investors, a fresh study by a leading business consultancy has shown. The authors say the country stands to profit from the UK’s exit from the European Union.Renowned consultancy A.T. Kearney on Wednesday published its 2017 Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index, looking once again at changes in investors’ perception …
Germany’s Schäuble promises ‘moderate’ tax cuts
Germany’s finance minister has said taxpayers in the country can expect a slight decrease of their tax burden after the fall general election. But he’s not willing to agree to fresh borrowing to finance the measure.German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble told public German broadcaster ZDF he would propose moderate tax cuts for low-and middle-income earners …
Food trade exchange with Egypt amounted to €255m: GACIC CEO
Egyptian crops boosted German market growth 10.7% in the past two years
Comedy ‘Bye Bye Germany’ portrays little explored chapter of post-WWII Jews
Some 4,000 Jews remained in Germany after the Holocaust. Their motivations have rarely been explored. The movie “Bye Bye Germany,” starring Moritz Bleibtreu, chose to depict their paradoxical situation through humor.”Hitler is dead, but we are alive!” declares David Bermann to motivate his new business partners at the beginning of the film “Bye Bye Germany,” …
How far is Germany from a complete coal exit?
Although Germany has ambitious plans to reduce CO2 emissions over the upcoming decades, a total phase-out of the country’s main climate culprit still seems far off. A report from Germany’s biggest coal battleground.Germany’s ambitious greenhouse gas reduction plans are facing a major obstacle: an apparent addiction to coal. Germany has committed to reducing greenhouse gas …
Germany exports a secret of its success: vocational education
Germany has been trying to export one of the keys to its industrial success: its dual-track vocational education system. Slovakia is one of the countries that have made strong progress in adopting the system.If you run a business, you know that one of the most important factors in the success of your enterprise is being …
Opinion: Germany’s Andre SchĂĽrrle proves a point in Baku
Often criticzed and inconsistent, Andre SchĂĽrrle put in a timely performance for Germany against Azerbaijan. The BVB winger showed all of his qualities and must now aim to be more consistent.It seems a long time since Andre SchĂĽrrle crossed the ball for Mario Götze in the Maracana. The 26-year-old has since swapped London for Dortmund …
Germany’s Oliver Bierhoff fears oversaturation in football
Thousands of seats remained empty when Germany faced England in Dortmund. Germany’s national team manager, Oliver Bierhoff, thinks too much football is having a negative effect on the game.Germany’s national team manager Oliver Bierhoff has warned of an “oversaturation” of football after Wednesday’s international friendly between Germany and England failed to sell out. Approximately 5,000 …
Germany seeks EU help in steel row with the US
Germany has called on the European Commission to back its steelmakers by insisting on global trade rules in a dispute with US competitors over alleged German price dumping on the embattled US market.The US Department of Commerce has launched price dumping proceedings against foreign steel firms, including two German producers, suspecting they may be selling …
Consumers confident despite inflation worries
Consumers in Germany are still optimistic about economic developments at home, a closely-watched survey by the GfK market research group has shown. But inflation worries may soon change the picture.GfK market researchers presented their latest consumer confidence index Thursday, pointing out that their forward-looking survey for April slipped to 9.8 points from 10 points a …
Coach Löw hails Podolski as one of Germany’s greatest
Lukas Podolski was full of his usual charm at his final press conference on international duty ahead of Germany’s friendly against England. The striker will captain the national side on his 130th and last appearance.It was somewhat fitting that the day before Germany bid farewell to Lukas Podolski on the pitch, they did so in …
Neuer pulls out of Germany squad, Trapp called up
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has pulled out of Germany’s matches against England and Azerbaijan due to injury. Paris Saint-Germain keeper Kevin Trapp has been called up to fill the gap left by Germany’s No. 1.Manuel Neuer, 30, who played the full 90 minutes of Bayern’s 1-0 victory at Borussia Mönchengladbach on Sunday, has announced …