Shops Looted as Cost-of-Living Protests Turn Violent in Germany

By admin November 2, 2026 No comment

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Thousands of people took to the streets across Germany on Saturday to protest rising living costs, education underfunding, public spending cuts and compulsory military service. While most demonstrations remained peaceful, violence erupted in Frankfurt, Berlin, Cologne and Hamburg, with protesters clashing with police, smashing shop windows and looting stores. Police used

German Engineering Workers Launch Wage Strikes

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Workers in Germany’s engineering industry began temporary warning strikes on Sunday amid an ongoing wage dispute between employees and employers. Around 3.7 million workers are seeking a 5% pay increase over 12 months as the country’s industrial sector faces growing challenges, particularly due to the crisis in the automotive industry. The first walkout began

Eight-Year-Old Girl Seriously Injured in Wolf Attack at German Wildlife Park

By admin October 29, 2026 No comment

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An eight-year-old girl has been seriously injured in a wolf attack at Johannismühle Wildlife Park in Brandenburg, south of Berlin, Germany. According to police, the girl was inside an animal enclosure with a staff member and two other children when the incident occurred on Wednesday. She was airlifted to hospital by helicopter, while no other […]

Audi CEO Faces Criticism Over Trump Rally Appearance

By admin October 26, 2026 No comment

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Audi CEO Gernot Döllner has faced criticism from Germany’s leading trade union following his appearance alongside US President Donald Trump at a rally in Perry, Georgia, on October 24. The event announced plans for a $4 billion Audi assembly plant in Georgia, which is expected to produce 200,000 SUVs annually. The proposed investment still requires […]

Leaked Emails Raise Questions Over AfD Leader’s Donation Claims

By admin October 24, 2026 No comment

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Emails from more than 420,000 hacked accounts linked to Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party appear to contradict leader Alice Weidel’s previous statements about an illegal campaign donation, according to a report by Der Spiegel. The emails, published online earlier this week, are being examined by journalists from several media organisations. According

Volkswagen Workers Threaten Strikes Over Cancelled Wage Agreements

By admin October 23, 2026 No comment

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Volkswagen workers in Germany have threatened industrial action from January unless the automaker reverses its decision to terminate wage agreements by the end of October. The dispute intensified after the company cancelled almost all wage deals with its German workforce in September, putting established labour protections, including working hours and holiday pay, up for

SAP Crosses €10 Billion Quarterly Revenue, Raises 2026 Outlook

By admin October 22, 2026 No comment

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Germany-based SAP, Europe’s largest technology company, reported quarterly revenue exceeding €10 billion for the first time, raising its 2026 revenue outlook to the upper end of its forecast range. The company’s third-quarter performance was supported by strong cloud demand, with cloud revenue increasing 26% to €6.67 billion and its cloud backlog rising 26% to €24.14 […]

Europe Considers Giving Utilities More Power to Stop Drone Threats

By admin October 21, 2026 No comment

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European governments are considering granting electricity providers and critical infrastructure operators greater authority to detect and disable drones amid growing security concerns following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Energy companies fear drone attacks and other hybrid threats could disrupt power supplies to millions of people, while existing regulations often limit

Adidas Raises 2026 Profit Forecast After Record Third-Quarter Results

By admin October 21, 2026 No comment

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German sportswear giant Adidas raised its full-year profit forecast after reporting a record third-quarter operating profit, supported by a US tariff refund and strong full-price sales. The company’s operating profit rose 37% to €1.008 billion from €736 million in the same period last year, according to Reuters on October 20, 2026. Adidas received approximately €200 […]

German Court Jails Two Men for Plot to Kill Jewish Leaders Linked to Iran

By admin October 16, 2026 No comment

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A German court in Hamburg has sentenced two men to prison for plotting to assassinate a leader of Germany’s Jewish community. One defendant, identified as Danish national Ali S., received eight years and six months for preparing an assassination and aggravated arson. The court said he had been recruited by Iran’s intelligence service to carry […]