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Germany denies export ban on arms to Israel

Reports indicate that arms exports have fallen dramatically from the previous year, and no more permits have been issued for weapons sales since March.

18/09/2024

Business

Intel postpones construction of German chip factory for two years

US chip-maker Intel has announced plans to postpone the construction of a factory in Germany for at least two years.

17/09/2024

Europe News

Germany reinstates land border checks in much-criticised move

Germany has reinstated border checks at all land crossings on its nine borders to curb migration and tackle crime, according to officials.

16/09/2024

Business

BMW took two years to discover billion-euro car fault

The company's shares plummeted last week on its profit warning as it revealed the scale of the problem, with €5bn at one stage being wiped off its value.

16/09/2024

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Could Brussels get Germany's new border controls revoked?

The German government ordered spot passport controls at all its land borders from Monday morning, going against the EU's free movement principle.

16/09/2024

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Large explosion rocks venue in Cologne city centre

Police have announced a "major operation" and closed a road running between two central locations in the city.

16/09/2024

Germany

Far-right AfD in favour ahead of state elections in Brandenburg

Polls predict more success for the far-right AfD party in Brandenburg; weeks ago the party made massive gains in Thuringia and Saxony state elections.

14/09/2024

Business

Danish logistics giant DSV buys Schenker from Deutsche Bahn

DSV will become the world's largest logistics company thanks to the acquisition.

14/09/2024

Business

Denmark's DSV secures Deutsche Bahn unit despite union resistance

DSV will become the world's largest logistics company thanks to the acquisition.

13/09/2024

Europe News

Islamic extremist 'plotted to attack German soldiers during lunch'

The suspect allegedly planned to attack the soldiers with 40cm-long machetes.

13/09/2024

Europe News

German cannabis clubs irked by cumbersome licence bureaucracy

Germany recently allowed the restricted consumption of cannabis, but clubs that grow and share the plant say they are experiencing challenging levels of bureaucracy.

13/09/2024

Business

DSV in talks to buy Deutsche Bahn unit amid bidding war with CVC

The €14bn deal still has to be approved by the supervisory board of Germany's state railway.

12/09/2024

Europe News

Major bridge partially collapses into river in Dresden

The partial collapse of the Carola Bridge disrupted major traffic artery in Dresden and left the city without hot water.

12/09/2024

Europe News

'Serious politics': Scholz backs government's migration policies

The chancellor stressed that many people from other countries have helped the economy but added that the government must be able to choose who comes to Germany.

11/09/2024

Business

Germany approves bailout for struggling Meyer Werft shipbuilder

The federal government and the state of Lower Saxony are collectively buying up 80% of the firm, as the shipbuilder struggles with a nearly €2.8 billion hole in its balance sheet.

11/09/2024

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Neighbours slam Germany over 'unacceptable' border control measures

Poland has deemed Germany's decision to implement border controls "unacceptable," while Austria has announced that it will not accept any migrants who are turned back.

11/09/2024

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IFA Berlin at 100: Tech highlights from this year's electronics fair

Lighter, faster, more practical: IFA Berlin's hundreds of exhibitors showed off their latest innovations in electronics for consumers and pros alike.

11/09/2024

Economy

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz underlines economic need for immigration

Scholz gave a speech in the Bundestag in Berlin on Wednesday morning, where he discussed migration, productivity, and warned of a "big economic problem" ahead, according to international and domestic calculations.

11/09/2024

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IFA Berlin: Manufacturers present tech solutions to cut energy bills

How can you slash the energy used at home? New kitchen and household appliances can make a difference, manufacturers say at the IFA Berlin electronics show.

11/09/2024

Business

BMW shares plunge after vehicle recalls for brake system fix

BMW has downgraded its full-year outlook following a braking system malfunction that led to a recall of more than 1.5 million vehicles.

11/09/2024

Economy

Germany's political uncertainty diminishes investor confidence

The growing support for Germany's populist parties, the AfD and BSW, could exacerbate the country's economic challenges, potentially accelerating the trend of businesses relocating their operations elsewhere.

11/09/2024

Europe News

Why is Germany strengthening its border controls now?

Germany is set to impose stricter border controls with several neighbouring countries starting next week, following deadly migrant attacks that fueled far-right gains in recent state elections.

10/09/2024

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IFA Berlin 2024: Best AI-powered innovations to run your home

How can AI and other tech help make running your home and kitchen more efficient? There were plenty of new ideas from top manufacturers at IFA Berlin.

10/09/2024

Economy

German inflation rate dips to lowest level in more than three years

The news raises hopes for another rate cut from the European Central Bank, with the policy committee set to meet this Thursday.

10/09/2024

Travel News

New Germany border checks: Will they cause delays for travellers?

More strict checks at land borders will be in place for six months.

10/09/2024

Europe News

Germany announces temporary border checks at all land borders

Interior Minister Nancy Faeser says Germany will set up temporary controls at all of its land borders in an attempt to curb irregular migration, expanding checks it already has in place at some borders.

10/09/2024