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German hockey hails Sturm appointment as Boston Bruins coach
Marco Sturm has reached his stated goal — becoming head coach of a team in the National Hockey League. It's not just another team in the NHL either; the Bruins are an Original Six team and the winner of six Stanley Cups, the last having come in...

Leading Bitcoin Cloud Mining App in 2025: Miningcoop Launches AI-Powered
As digital assets like Bitcoin continue to capture mainstream attention in 2025, more investors—especially beginners—are looking for low-barrier, stable ways to generate passive income from the crypto market. Among various options, cloud mining...

German chancellor hopes US will bring down tariffs, says 'best thing for mutual wealth' is open markets
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz discusses trade negotiations with the U.S. and Elon Musk's involvement in German politics on 'Special Report.' German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said President Donald Trump's tariffs are threatening his economy,...
Mass timber gaining traction as sustainable alternative to concrete, steel
DUBLIN — The global market for Mass Timber Construction was valued at $990.4 Million in 2024 and is projected to reach $1.3 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2024 to 2030. The "Mass Timber Construction - Global Strategic Business...
German government spending may take years to boost growth, Bundesbank says
FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Economic growth in Germany, the euro zone’s biggest nation, will be weaker this year than already muted expectations and increased government spending will not significantly raise growth until the end of 2027, the Bundesbank...

German Industrial Output Drops; Exports Fall
German industrial production declined more than expected in April as the temporary boost from the frontloading of orders ahead of the US tariff hikes faded, data from Destatis revealed on Friday. Another data showed that Germany's trade surplus...
Germany's Merz eyes car tariff offsetting mechanism after Trump talks
BERLIN (Reuters) -German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday that he would pursue a deal under which U.S. cars could be imported into Europe duty free in exchange for tariff waivers on the same number of vehicles exported to the U.S. Speaking...

Germany’s 1Komma5° unveils VPP-ready home solar-plus-battery product for Australia
With the Australian government set to open a AUD 2.3 billion ($1.5 billion) battery rebate scheme on July 1, German company 1Komma5° is offering homeowners Down Under a residential system featuring full-black, double-glass solar modules; a hybrid...
German Industrial Production and Exports Declined in April
(Bloomberg) -- German industrial production and exports sank in April, dashing hopes of a cyclical recovery of the country’s critical sector amid looming US trade tariff threats. Most Read from Bloomberg Output fell 1.4% from the previous month...

Inside Germany: How Merz handled his trip to the White House and one last spring holiday
From the first meeting between Germany's new chancellor and the US President to the 'Pfingsten' holiday weekend, here's what we've been talking about at The Local this week. Inside Germany is our weekly look at some of the news, talking points and...
EU seeking to target Russia’s financial reputation: FT
The blacklist includes countries that Brussels considers to have inadequate regulations against shady financial activity. Inclusion on the list would impose extra compliance requirements on banks and financial institutions dealing with Russian...

Back to the Land: Young Enthusiasts Revive Rural Life with Handmade Food Market
The beginning of an unconventional market – offering goods made by young enthusiasts who have chosen to live in rural areas and produce their own food – was marked Saturday in the village of Eremiya. The producers will offer their goods every...

China 'cornerstone' of Everllence global strategy
Everllence remains committed to the Chinese market and is accelerating its investment in China in the hydrogen, carbon capture and storage (CCS) sectors, eyeing the massive development potential in the world's largest renewable energy consumer,...
Germany Considers Implementing Retirement Accounts For Kids As Young As 6 Years Old
Because what six-year-old doesn’t want to start planning for retirement? Germany’s government is floating an “early start pension” for kids aged 6 to 18, according to Fortune. Instead of relying on your own paycheck (which, at 6, probably isn't...

Lightweight Innovation Meets Leading Excellence – The 4th...
In April 2025, the 4th International Lightweight Industry Conference and Exhibition, hosted by the China Die Casting Network, took place at the Chongqing International Convention and Exhibition Center. More than 1,000 experts, scientists, and...

German police brand search for Madeleine McCann a 'waste of time' as sources claim three-day operation in Portugal turned up 'nothing'
The head of the German force leading the fresh searches for Madeleine McCann told a friend who wished him luck: ’Thanks, we need it.’ Rainer Grimm, boss of the BKA, Germany’s equivalent of the FBI, is in Portugal overseeing the search which ended...
German exports, industrial production fall more than expected in April
By Maria Martinez (Reuters) -German exports and industrial output fell more than expected in April as demand from the United States decreased following months of strong purchases in anticipation of U.S. tariffs. German exports fell by 1.7% in...

German expert presents possibilities of organic waste to local leaders
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – University of Applied Sciences Professor Dr. Christof Wetter of Muenster, Germany, presented his research on Thursday to Rochester and Olmsted County leaders about the collection and use of organic household waste. The...

EU Commission paid environmental NGOs to target Germany, report says
Brussels paid environmental groups up to €700,000 to lobby and in some cases initiate legal action against German companies, German media reported on Saturday. The European Commission and leading green NGOs, including Friends of the Earth and...

T Rabi Sankar Appointed As Part-Time Member Of 16th Finance Commission
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar has been appointed as a part-time member of the Dr Arvind Panagariya-headed 16th Finance Commission, it was announced on Saturday. “The President has appointed T. Rabi...