JCB profits rise despite faltering demand in UK and Germany Company owned by Bamford family says it has been hit by slowdown in UK housebuilding The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2024
“Germany Struggles To Find Reliable Alternatives To Fossil Fuels” – Former Top EU Energy Policy Official Professor Em. Samuel Furfari analyzes energy transition and challenges facing Germany. Zenger · Sep 23, 2024
Show shines light on overlooked artist who made UK’s first Holocaust memorial Work of German-Jewish sculptor Fred Kormis, who fled Nazis in 1930s, will be subject of an exhibition in London The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2024
Revealing the long-lost secrets of the real First World War – more than 3,000 years ago How archaeologists are investigating a major European battle fought over 32 centuries ago The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2024
The cost of Germany's popular transport ticket will rise significantly The cost of a popular ticket that allows people to use all local and regional trains, buses and subway systems across Germany is set to increase by about 18% next year The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2024
Germany is ready to fight Turkey's claim over the döner kebabs Germany's connection with döner kebabs are similar to Britain's to chicken tikka masala—whatever the provenance might be, the dish is culturally special. Fortune · Sep 23, 2024
AfD: how Germany’s constitution was designed with the threat of extremism in mind German chancellor Olaf Scholz’s SPD has narrowly held off the rightwing Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) in regional elections in Brandenburg, nudging them into second place. The Conversation · Sep 23, 2024
Mercedes Drive Pilot 95 can do 59 mph while you watch movies behind the wheel The latest Mercedes-Benz level 3 autonomous driving system boosts the maximum speed up to 95 km/h and adds some smart features T3 · Sep 23, 2024
Scholz's party fends off far-right AfD in German state vote German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats (SPD) looked set to fend off the far-right in a state election in eastern Germany. The SPD scored 31.9% of the vote, ahead of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AFD) on 29.2% in a last-minute comeback. France 24 · Sep 22, 2024
Germany: exit polls show Olaf Scholz’s party narrowly beating far-right AfD in key state election – as it happened AfD calls its performance in Brandenburg ‘huge success’ but Social Democratic party projected to take the lead The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2024
Health and productivity losses from obesity ‘far outstrip weight-loss jab costs’ Exclusive: £100bn-a-year cost of obesity to UK makes clear economic case for use of drugs such as Ozempic, says report The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2024
Far-right AfD eyes further electoral gains in key German state of Brandenburg Ballot being seen as referendum on Olaf Scholz’s government ahead of next autumn’s general election The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2024
Brandenburg State Election: Far-Right Party Gains Concern Observers Brandenburg state election on Sunday pivotal for Germany's political landscape amid far-right party's rise. Top News · Sep 22, 2024
German chancellor's Social Democrats seek to hold off far right in Brandenburg state election A state election is taking place in Brandenburg three weeks after a far-right party made gains in two other states in eastern Germany The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2024
International Business Times · Sep 22, 2024 Far-right AfD Eyes New Win In East German State Vote Germans began casting ballots Sunday for a regional election in a formerly communist eastern state where the far-right AfD party is narrowly ahead in opinion polls.
International Business Times · Sep 21, 2024 Germany's Oktoberfest Opens Under Tight Security After Attacks Munich's Oktoberfest, the world's biggest beer festival, opened Saturday under heightened security following a string of attacks in Germany attributed to jihadists.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 21, 2024 Asylum requests slump as EU borders tighten following shift to far right Asylum applications in the European Union have declined compared to 2023, a trend that aligns with the rise of far-right political parties in Germany and the Netherlands, leading to stricter immigration policies.
Tom’s Hardware · Sep 20, 2024 Some analysts believe Intel won't build out its German fab due to financial woes: Report There is a 50% chance that Intel is not going build its fab in Germany after it put it on pause for two years.
FourFourTwo · Sep 20, 2024 Arsenal touted to land Florian Wirtz as potential midfield upgrade: report Arsenal could be set for an audacious swoop for one of Europe's most exciting talents
Wallpaper · Sep 20, 2024 ‘Nike: Form Follows Motion’ surveys 50 years of the Swoosh’s era-defining design ‘Nike: Form Follows Motion’ at the Vitra Design Museum in Germany, curated by Glenn Adamson, is the first-ever exhibition dedicated to the sportswear giant
Metal Hammer · Sep 20, 2024 Norse folk shamen Wardruna announce new album Birna with single Himinndotter The collective, as heard on juggernaut TV series Vikings, will release their next album in January
Fortune · Sep 20, 2024 I spark creative destruction within my $7B-plus company to drive innovation. Here’s how it’s done Creative destruction within a company is not destruction for its own sake. It’s a strategic approach to help employees become the best versions of themselves.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2024 Far-right AfD looking to make German history in Brandenburg state election Attention is focused on regional vote this Sunday that could determine the fate of the national government
Radio France Internationale · Sep 20, 2024 EU, China hold 'constructive' talks on electric vehicle tariffs but still no agreement EU Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis reported positive progress in discussions with Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao on Thursday. The talks come as China aims to negotiate an agreement with the European Union to prevent the imposition of high tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) exported to EU countries.
Metal Hammer · Sep 20, 2024 Fever 333 double down on promoting new album Darker White by releasing two singles at once Fever 333 have released not one, not three, but two new songs at the same time. Hear Murderer and Nosebleeds here.