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Food and Drink

No buzz, no problem: Germany sees non-alcoholic drinks gain popularity

Statistics from the National Breweries Association show that there has been a steady decline in beer sales since 2015.

Markets

DAX may face pressure amid rising economic and political uncertainties

Germany's stock market has continued to reach new highs, buoyed by the easing monetary policies of global central banks. However, political and economic challenges may limit further gains.

Europe News

SPD narrowly leads Brandenburg state election

The latest projections at 8pm on Sunday indicate that the ruling SPD maintains its narrow lead on the far-right AfD, but its leader urged members to “put on the euphoria brakes” until the final results are clear.

Germany

Exit polls indicate narrow lead for SPD in Brandenburg state election

Two exit polls indicated the ruling SPD party had secured a narrow lead in the Brandenburg state election by 6pm on Sunday evening.

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Europe News

The centuries-old German beer festival Oktoberfest has begun

At least six million people are expected to sip on the best of Bavarian beer over the 16 heady days that make up the centuries-old festival Oktoberfest in Munich.

Business

Turkey and Germany in spat over döner kebab - the EU may decide

Turkey wants döner kebabs registered so that it has the same protected EU status as Serrano ham from Spain and Neapolitan pizza.

Business

Volkswagen denies plans to cut 30,000 staff from its workforce

Earlier this month, CEO Oliver Blume told employees that the company needed to end a three-decade-old job protection pledge that would have banned layoffs until 2029.

Germany

Germany's Oktoberfest tightens security after Solingen knife attack

The festival's organiser has promised it will be "the safest place in Germany".

Europe News

Will Brandenburg follow the far-right surge in eastern Germany?

The third and final eastern German state of Brandenburg heads to the polls in just a couple of days. With the government already adopting far-right policies in a bid to hold on to voters, how is the vote likely to play out?

Europe News

Europe's first lithium refinery opens in Germany

The refinery is expected to produce enough lithium hydroxide for 500,000 electric cars per year.

Europe News

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.

Culture news

Iconic Berlin music institution to permanently close after 22 years

The iconic Berlin club Watergate will shut its doors at the end of 2024, with the team citing “enormous financial pressure” as one of the reasons behind the closure.

Business

UniCredit seeks ECB approval for larger stake in Commerzbank

UniCredit seeks the European Central Bank's approval to own up to 30% of a stake in Commerzbank, potentially triggering a full buyout deal of Germany's second-largest lender by assets.

Europe News

Not-so-well-liked: Who are Europe's most unpopular leaders?

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's approval rating has hit a new low of just 18%, according to a recent survey. In Europe, he is not alone.

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.

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.

Germany

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.

Europe News

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.

Europe News

Scholz and Mirziyoyev ink worker entry deal in Uzbekistan

The bilateral deal is intended to ease the entry of skilled workers from Uzbekistan to Germany, particularly those working in the healthcare sector.

Business

Danish logistics giant DSV buys Schenker from Deutsche Bahn

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