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German companies sharply reduced their investment in the United States during the first half of 2026, with new figures pointing to a significant pullback as trade tensions and uncertainty over US policy weigh on business decisions. Direct investment by German firms fell by almost two-thirds from a year earlier to €4.3 billion ($5 billion),......
German corporate insolvencies declined in May 2026, marking the first annual decrease since February, according to data from Germany’s Federal Statistical Office. Local courts recorded 1,995 applications for corporate insolvency in May, down 2% from the same month a year earlier. Despite this monthly improvement, insolvencies remained......
Germany has recorded around 12,500 deaths linked to heatwaves during the first four months of the current heat season, according to a recent assessment by the Robert Koch Institute, the country's public health authority. The estimate covers the period from April 6 to August 2 and indicates that heat-related mortality has reached particularly......
German digital rights organization HateAid has filed a criminal complaint against Meta and several companies involved in the sale of AI-enabled smart glasses, arguing that the devices could violate Germany's strict privacy protections. The complaint, submitted Wednesday, targets the management of Meta Platforms Technologies Ireland, as......
The European Central Bank is leaning toward approving UniCredit's bid for Commerzbank, according to an internal document outlining the central bank's preliminary assessment of the proposed transaction. The potential takeover would bring together two major European banking groups and could create one of the continent's largest......
The German development agency GIZ has appointed Rico Langheine as its new country director in Morocco, succeeding Katrin Lorenz, who completed three years at the helm of the agency’s activities in the Kingdom. The leadership change comes as Germany and Morocco continue to strengthen their development and economic cooperation through......
Germany’s trade imbalance with China widened during the first half of 2026, as German exports to the Asian market declined sharply while imports from China continued to increase, according to preliminary data from Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI). The figures highlight a significant shift in the commercial relationship between the......
Maison Pommery has ended exclusive negotiations with German sparkling wine producer Henkell after the two companies failed to reach an agreement on a proposed majority investment that could have reshaped the global premium sparkling wine market. The discussions, which had continued for several months, were aimed at bringing Henkell into the......
Air traffic at Leipzig/Halle Airport in eastern Germany was temporarily suspended and remained disrupted into Wednesday after authorities reported the presence of an unidentified flying object near the airport, prompting a security response. According to German police, the incident began shortly before midnight when an unidentified object......
Dutch brewing giant Heineken has eliminated approximately 3,000 jobs during the first half of 2026 as part of a global restructuring programme aimed at improving efficiency, while reporting a double-digit increase in net profit. The world's second-largest brewer, behind AB InBev, said the workforce reduction has accelerated its organizational......
Canadian superstar The Weeknd delivered an emotional tribute to the late French electronic music producer Kavinsky during his concert in Frankfurt, describing the artist as both "a very good friend" and one of his greatest musical inspirations. Performing before approximately 55,000 fans at Deutsche Bank Park, the singer paused......
Germany is facing mounting economic and technological challenges as government officials acknowledge growing pressure on the country's public finances and industrial competitiveness. Recent comments from the German labor minister have renewed debate about the need for structural reforms, increased investment in innovation, and policies......
Germany has reaffirmed the strength of its partnership with Morocco, highlighting growing strategic ties and opportunities to expand cooperation in key sectors including energy, education and skilled labor mobility. Speaking in Berlin during a reception marking the 27th anniversary of HM King Mohammed VI’s accession to the Moroccan......
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Throne Day 2026
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At the Heart of the 2026 World Cup
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
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Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
Tuesday 31 March 2026 - 10:03
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Iran under the lens
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