Europe News Land border controls could impact German economy, business groups say German industries are concerned about border checks causing delays and higher costs, calling for policies like green lanes to ease the impact on trade and workers. 11/10/2024
Travel News Part of Frankfurt Airport's power supply cut overnight by a dormouse The power cut was due to a dormouse who caused a short-circuit at an electricity substation. 06/08/2024
Travel News Frankfurt flights cancelled after climate activists protest on runways More than 100 flights have been cancelled. 25/07/2024
Economy Germany's business climate falls in June: No Euro 2024 fairytale? Sentiment among German companies fell more than anticipated in June, the first fall since last December. The service sector improved but the trade sector worsened. Euro 2024 is expected to bring additional revenue but will not significantly affect the economy. 24/06/2024
Travel News Inside Germany’s new airline launching this June Germany's new airline launches this month. Here’s where it will fly to. 17/06/2024
Economy German inflation rises as consumer confidence hits 2-year high Germany's annual inflation rose to 2.4% in May, matching forecasts, while the core rate held at 3.0%. Consumer sentiment improved to an over 2-year high as market watchers anticipate an ECB interest rate cut in June. 29/05/2024
Economy Germany's economy brightens up: Could the DAX Index reflect that? Germany's economic sentiment rises more than expected during March, defying the country's 'sick man' label. Yet risks persist. 19/03/2024
Travel News Travel chaos in Germany as new strikes announced Airport and rail workers have announced walkouts, just days after similar strikes caused disruption across Germany. 11/03/2024
Travel News Frankfurt and Hamburg: No departures from major airports due to strike How to find out if your flight or train is cancelled and how to rebook or get a refund. 05/03/2024
Europe News Frankfurt wins bid to host new anti-money laundering authority The German financial centre beat off competition from eight others as the EU puts the final touches to dirty-money reforms. 23/02/2024
Economy Germany now world's third largest economy as Japan loses its spot Japan slips into recession, becoming the 4th-largest economy, behind the US, China and now Germany. 15/02/2024
Economy German inflation eases raising ECB interest rate cut hopes German inflation eased to 3.1% in January year-over-year from 3.8% in December, confirming preliminary data, according to the country's federal statistics office. 09/02/2024
Travel News Lufthansa ground staff at major German airports to strike on Wednesday Passengers will be informed of cancellations from 4pm today. 05/02/2024
Travel News Mass flight cancellations in Germany due to security workers' strike Lufthansa has advised travellers to stay at home but flights from one major airport are unaffected. 31/01/2024
World News Mass weekend protests across Germany to denounce far right AfD party According to national authorities, around 250,000 people took to the streets across several cities in Germany, to denounce the AfD and right-wing extremists' deportation goals. 20/01/2024
Travel News Flights cancelled at German airports due to ‘extreme’ conditions Delays and cancellations snarled runways for several days. 19/01/2024
Travel News All the train companies planning new Channel Tunnel routes The Channel Tunnel operating company says the line has capacity for more services. 02/01/2024
Economy Will German manufacturers have to reduce production with orders down? The latest industrial data from Germany has been released and shows a decline in manufacturing orders. 06/12/2023
Economy The price of goods and services in Germany just got a little cheaper The consumer price index for Germany, which measures the average price change for all goods and services purchased by households for consumption purposes, shows inflation easing in November. 29/11/2023
Travel News This airport is using biometric technology to make check-in faster Frankfurt airport hopes to slash queuing times by becoming the first in Europe to open up biometric check-in for all passengers. 27/10/2023