Tag: Turn of the year
NATO threatens new dispute over defense spending
The white compass rose of the NATO flag Germany is still below the two percent target. (Photo: imago images/photothek) Brussels There is a risk of a new dispute in NATO…
The UK is missing its own targets for post-Brexit trade deals
The flag of Great Britain at half mast The possibility, as a sovereign state, to conclude its own trade agreements free of EU regulations was one of the central promises…
15 percent more money – Verdi opens the year of collective bargaining at Deutsche Post
Postal workers with the Verdi flag The company calls the union’s demands “unrealistic”. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt/Berlin 2023 will be a conflict-laden tariff year for people in Germany. The trade unions…
15 percent more money – Verdi opens the year of collective bargaining at Deutsche Post
Postal workers with the Verdi flag The company calls the union’s demands “unrealistic”. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt/Berlin 2023 will be a conflict-laden tariff year for people in Germany. The trade unions…
“Amateurism is a weak word” – Nikolas Stihl severely criticizes the implementation of the energy transition
Nicholas Stihl “Of course, the nuclear power plants should have continued to run.” (Photo: dpa) Stuttgart The chainsaw entrepreneur Nikolas Stihl expresses harsh criticism of the implementation of the energy…
Citizens’ allowance, tobacco tax, housing benefit: These are the new rules from January 2023
family From January 1st, the state pays a uniform rate for all children. (Photo: Imago/Westend61) Berlin Housing benefit is increasing, Hartz IV is becoming citizen benefit and health insurance is…
Citizens’ allowance, tobacco tax, housing benefit: These are the new rules from January 2023
family From January 1st, the state pays a uniform rate for all children. (Photo: Imago/Westend61) Berlin Housing benefit is increasing, Hartz IV is becoming citizen benefit and health insurance is…
Craft complains about excessive bureaucracy: “Let’s work”
craft In many cases, companies cannot pass on higher costs through higher prices. (Photo: IMAGO/Future Image) Berlin The trade complains about the excessive bureaucracy in Germany. Holger Schwannecke, Secretary General…
Financial wealth reached another record high in 2021
Banknotes Many households simply park money in their current account. (Photo: imago images / Jens Schicke) Frankfurt / Main Many people in Germany increased their wealth further in 2021. All…
The year 2022 has begun – again rather restrained celebrations worldwide
Sydney / Wellington Hundreds of millions of people in Europe have welcomed the year 2022 – in the hope that the corona pandemic will end soon. In Germany the old…
Second New Year’s Eve with Corona – billions celebrate anyway
Fireworks in Sydney The fireworks over the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbor Bridge took place this year – tens of thousands watched from 30 vantage points. (Photo: dpa) Sydney…
Fireworks ban 2021: three graphics on the fireworks industry
Dusseldorf The majority of Germans prefer to celebrate the turn of the year traditionally: Champagne, “Dinner for One” and the New Year’s countdown on television – that is part of…
Deutsche Post increases postage: standard letters cost 85 cents
Postage increases Five cents more will be due from January 1st for a standard letter. Anyone who still has old postage stamps has to postage them. (Photo: dpa) Bonn Those…
The automotive industry sees the expansion of electromobility at risk
Fast charging park for e-cars Around 300 new charging points are currently being installed every week – far too few in the opinion of the VDA. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The…
Last-minute approval under Merkel at record high
A Meko 200 naval ship for Egypt. Shortly before the handover on December 8th, the GroKO approved the sale of three warships and 16 air defense systems. Overall, exports will…
Lauterbach calls for testing
Karl Lauterbach The Minister of Health spoke out in favor of vaccination again at Christmas and appealed to everyone to test themselves regularly over the holidays. (Photo: imago images /…
Last-minute approval under Merkel at record high
A Meko 200 naval ship for Egypt. Shortly before the handover on December 8th, the GroKO approved the sale of three warships and 16 air defense systems. Overall, exports will…