Rachid Ellouah wins Spanish arm wrestling title and targets world stage

Rachid Ellouah has secured the Spanish arm wrestling title after defeating a German opponent in the final of an official competition recognized within the sport. The victory marks a major step for a Moroccan athlete who built his career without federation backing or institutional support. His performance also reinforced the growing presence......

German economy faces pressure from Iran conflict and global uncertainty

Germany’s economy is expected to face increased pressure during the second quarter of the year as the impact of tensions linked to the conflict involving Iran affects global markets and business confidence. According to statements from the German economy ministry, rising prices, supply chain disruptions, and growing uncertainty are......

KNDS explores takeover of Mercedes and Volkswagen plants amid defence expansion push

The Franco-German defence company KNDS is reportedly in discussions to take over industrial facilities owned by major German carmakers, as the defence sector seeks to expand production capacity. According to media reports, KNDS is in talks with Mercedes-Benz Group regarding the possible acquisition of a plant located in Ludwigsfelde, near......

Volkswagen unveils first electric GTI at Nürburgring anniversary event

Volkswagen is preparing to introduce the ID. Polo GTI, the first fully electric model to carry the iconic GTI badge, during the Nürburgring 24 Hours weekend in Germany. The unveiling coincides with the 50th anniversary of the original Golf GTI, a model that transformed the compact performance car segment after its launch in 1976. The......

Volkswagen deepens Rivian alliance as software venture gains momentum

Volkswagen executives said the company’s software partnership with Rivian is advancing on schedule, marking a major step in the German automaker’s effort to modernize its electric vehicle technology and streamline future vehicle platforms. Thomas Schäfer, chief executive of the Volkswagen brand, said the $5.8 billion joint......

British startup Humanoid to deploy 2,000 robots in factories

A British robotics startup has secured a large industrial agreement with German manufacturer Schaeffler to deploy up to 2,000 wheeled humanoid robots across global production sites by 2032. The deal marks one of the most extensive planned industrial deployments of humanoid robots to date and reflects accelerating investment in automation across......

German cabinet agrees to replace green heating law amid policy shift

Germany’s cabinet has agreed to replace a controversial heating regulation introduced in 2023 that required new building heating systems to rely heavily on renewable energy sources, marking a significant shift in the country’s climate and housing policy. The original legislation, widely known as the “Heating Law,”......

Iran conflict shifts summer travel toward trains and nearby destinations

Travel patterns across Europe are being reshaped as the Iran conflict and wider regional instability push passengers to rethink summer plans. Many travelers are not cancelling trips but adjusting them, choosing closer destinations, shorter stays, and more flexible bookings. Rail travel is gaining ground as aviation costs and uncertainty rise......

Germany must pull itself together, Merz tells unions amid growing political tension

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged the country to “pull itself together” during a tense address to trade union representatives in Berlin, warning that Germany risks falling behind in an increasingly competitive global economy. The speech, delivered at a national union congress, was met with jeers, whistles, and boos from parts......

Germany’s financial watchdog steps up AI inspections over rising cyber risks

Germany’s financial regulator has announced new targeted inspections across the banking and financial sector amid growing concerns over cybersecurity risks linked to rapid advances in artificial intelligence. The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, known as BaFin, warned that cyber threats are becoming increasingly “substantial”......

“Money alone does not build ships,” TKMS CEO says on Rival Rheinmetall bid for GNYK

German naval shipbuilder TKMS AG & Co KgaA has reacted cautiously to a competing acquisition interest from defense group Rheinmetall AG in the German Naval Yards (GNYK), a key shipyard involved in naval construction projects. The CEO of TKMS, Oliver Burkhard, emphasized that financial strength alone is not sufficient in the highly specialized......

German property market continues recovery with 2.2% rise in first-quarter prices

German property prices continued their gradual recovery during the first quarter of 2026, with overall real estate values increasing by 2.2% compared to the same period last year, according to banking sector data. The latest figures suggest that Germany’s real estate market is stabilizing after a prolonged slowdown caused by rising......

Aspex increases stake in Delivery Hero, intensifying pressure on company leadership

Activist investor Aspex Management has increased its stake in German food delivery company Delivery Hero to around 15%, strengthening its influence over the company and increasing pressure on Chief Executive Officer Niklas Oestberg. The move follows the purchase of a 5% stake from technology investment group Prosus in a deal valued at approximately......

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