Tag: costs
Record sick leave costs the economy up to 42 billion euros
Sick at work Sick leave jumped from a good 68 hours per employee in 2021 to a good 91 hours. (Photo: imago images/photothek) Berlin Flu, corona, bronchitis: According to a…
High costs make things difficult for Persil manufacturers
Dusseldorf The manufacturer Henkel made significantly less money last year with Persil detergents, Pril cleaners and Pritt glue sticks. Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) fell by 13.7 percent…
Confrontation costs prosperity – also in China
National People’s Congress in Beijing The mock parliament began its session on Sunday. (Photo: IMAGO/Xinhua) Actually, 2023 should be the big year of recovery for the Chinese economy. Because it…
The reconstruction of Ukraine – a task of the century
Workers rebuild a destroyed house in Bucha On a small scale, the Ukrainians have already taken the reconstruction into their own hands. (Photo: AP) Dusseldorf, Riga Shortly before it was…
Paid Blue Teak Costs Instagram and Facebook Heavy
After Twitter, Meta has recently switched to the ‘money verified account’ system. But things don’t seem to be going well for Facebook and Instagram. One of the biggest changes in…
Such is the cost to Ukraine and the rest of the world
artillery fire Numerous countries have now agreed to supply main battle tanks to Ukraine, including Germany the Leopard 2, the USA the M1 Abrams and Great Britain the Challenger 2.…
Inflation persists, bringing higher interest rates and costs
ECB in Frankfurt am Main Central banks must ensure that inflation comes down without dampening demand too much, which in the long run increases unemployment. (Photo: dpa) China’s return to…
The cost of the Ukraine war in 12 charts
Riga, Dusseldorf Almost twelve months have passed since Russia launched a large-scale war of aggression against Ukraine. Since then, experts have been trying to quantify the costs of the war…
The cost of the Ukraine war in 12 charts
Family saying goodbye in Lviv, Ukraine A snapshot in April: Mother and daughter flee to Poland, the father stays in Ukraine. Such war costs can hardly be quantified. (Photo: dpa)…
No agreement on refugee costs between the federal and state governments
Berlin Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser (SPD) had high expectations of the refugee summit. In view of the increasing number of people they have to take in, many towns and…
Up to 84 billion dollars – that’s how expensive reconstruction in Turkey will be
Destroyed houses in Antakya The destruction in Turkey and Syria is enormous. (Photo: AP) Antalya It was a catastrophe of a century: The earthquake in Turkey and Syria last Monday…
Facebook parent Meta optimistic despite slump in profits
san francisco The Facebook group Meta wants to get more involved in the race for artificial intelligence. When asked about the success of systems like the chatbot ChatGPT, Meta boss…
Facebook parent Meta optimistic despite slump in profits
san francisco The Facebook group Meta wants to get more involved in the race for artificial intelligence. When asked about the success of systems like the chatbot ChatGPT, Meta boss…
Facebook parent Meta optimistic despite slump in profits
san francisco High costs for severance payments and the restructuring of the group brought Meta a surprisingly sharp drop in profits. However, the parent company of the online network Facebook…
Beer brewers are burdened by high costs – is beer becoming more expensive now?
Dusseldorf It initially sounds like good news for brewers: Germans are drinking more beer again. Pubs and restaurants are open again without restrictions. Folk festivals and festivals are taking place…
Vonovia stops all new construction projects for 2023
Vonovia Due to the high inflation and the rise in building interest, Vonovia is discontinuing its planned new construction projects. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf The real estate giant Vonovia is pulling…
Energy-efficient factory to cut costs by 35 percent
Velden In view of the high energy costs, fears of de-industrialization are raging in the German economy. One way out could be the more efficient use of electricity and gas.…
Infrastructure, bureaucracy, energy costs and tax burden: Germany’s location quality is declining
Industry Concerns about de-industrialization should not be downplayed. (Photo: dpa) The backbone of the German economy is known to be small and medium-sized enterprises. According to a study by the…
What the German clinics really lack
Clinics at the limit The situation in the hospitals has been tense for a long time – now there is an attempt at reform. Too many clinics and often mediocre…
What the German clinics really lack
Clinics at the limit The situation in the hospitals has been tense for a long time – now there is an attempt at reform. Too many clinics and often mediocre…