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Audi has officially introduced the new Q9, a large luxury SUV designed to compete with established models such as the BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS. The vehicle combines a spacious interior, advanced technology and a range of powerful engines, positioning it as a new flagship in Audi's SUV lineup. Measuring around 5.31 metres in length,......
Germany recalled around 1.78 million vehicles in 2025 after authorities identified various technical defects during market inspections and safety checks, according to data from the country's Federal Motor Transport Authority. The number of vehicles affected by recall campaigns fell by approximately 37% compared with the previous year,......
German automaker BMW is preparing to reduce its workforce by around 8,000 positions by the end of 2027 as part of a voluntary departure program agreed with employee representatives. The measure comes as the luxury car manufacturer faces weaker demand in key markets and growing pressure to improve efficiency. According to reports, the job......
Authorities in Amsterdam are reinforcing security measures for WorldPride 2026 following the deadly attack at Berlin Pride, as the Dutch capital prepares to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors for its flagship celebrations. The enhanced security arrangements will be particularly visible during the city's renowned Canal Parade on......
Germany’s governing conservative alliance has chosen Thorsten Frei, a close ally of Chancellor Friedrich Merz, as its new parliamentary faction chief, according to sources familiar with the decision. The appointment marks another significant step in an ongoing leadership reshuffle within the conservative bloc, as Merz seeks to consolidate......
BMW has announced plans to reduce its workforce in Germany by several thousand employees through a voluntary redundancy programme, as the premium automaker intensifies efforts to improve efficiency amid weakening demand in key international markets. The company confirmed on Wednesday that it had reached an agreement with employee representatives......
ermany and the Netherlands are facing historically low gas storage levels as Europe prepares for the upcoming winter, according to data from Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE). The decline has raised renewed concerns over the continent's energy security and its ability to maintain stable supplies during the colder months. By the end of the......
Mercedes-Benz delivered mixed financial results in the second quarter of 2026, with stronger operating profitability offsetting a decline in revenue and weaker global vehicle sales. The German automaker benefited from solid performances in its financial services and commercial vehicle divisions, but a sharp downturn in China prompted the company......
Germany has deported an Afghan national without a criminal record for the first time since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in 2021, marking a significant development in the country's migration and asylum policy. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt confirmed that the individual was returned to Afghanistan after exhausting......
Mercedes-Benz is preparing to defend its position in the United States as political scrutiny over Chinese-linked investments intensifies, with the company's leadership signaling its readiness to adapt to any new regulatory framework that could affect its operations. Speaking alongside the release of the automaker's second-quarter......
German luxury sports car manufacturer Porsche is preparing to reduce its workforce by around 5,000 positions over the coming years as part of a broader restructuring plan aimed at cutting costs and improving operational efficiency. Under an agreement reached with employee representatives, the workforce reduction is expected to take place......
German federal prosecutors have released a second individual who had been detained in connection with the deadly vehicle attack that struck Berlin's Christopher Street Day Pride celebrations, while confirming that the wider investigation remains ongoing. The decision comes as authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding......
Business confidence in Germany strengthened more than economists had anticipated in July, signaling a gradual improvement in corporate sentiment despite continued geopolitical uncertainty and broader global economic challenges. Fresh data released by the Ifo Institute showed that its closely watched Business Climate Index climbed to 86.6......
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Throne Day 2026
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