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How Buying Cryptocurrencies Could Save us from Digital Enslavement

How Buying Cryptocurrencies Could Save us from Digital Enslavement

June 25, 2025 • 12:00 AM

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology and finance, cryptocurrency has emerged as a revolutionary force that has the potential to free society from the shackles of digital enslavement. While often associated with financial speculation, the true power of cryptocurrencies lies in their ability to disrupt traditional financial systems, empower individuals, and safeguard personal freedom in the digital age. This article explores how the adoption of cryptocurrencies can usher in a new era of...

Pixar, Adobe, Apple, Autodesk, and NVIDIA Establish Alliance for OpenUSD

Pixar, Adobe, Apple, Autodesk, and NVIDIA Establish Alliance for OpenUSD

June 25, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Today, in a move aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation in the realm of 3D content creation, powerhouse companies Pixar, Adobe, Apple, Autodesk, and NVIDIA have joined forces to announce the establishment of the Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD). This partnership, backed by the Joint Development Foundation (JDF), a subsidiary of the Linux Foundation, is set to accelerate the standardization, evolution, and growth of Pixar's Universal Scene Description (USD) technology. The overarching goal...

Lufthansa and HCS Group Aim for Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

Lufthansa and HCS Group Aim for Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

June 25, 2025 • 12:00 AM

The Lufthansa Group, a leading airline conglomerate, has taken a significant step towards advancing its sustainability strategy by signing a letter of intent with the HCS Group, a chemical company. This collaboration aims to produce and supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) that adheres to stringent environmental criteria. The agreement seeks to contribute to the decarbonization of the aviation industry by utilizing SAF, a crucial technological key for more sustainable flying. The Lufthansa...

Virtual-Production Funding Project 'BaViPro' Successfully Concludes with Pilot Shoot

Virtual-Production Funding Project 'BaViPro' Successfully Concludes with Pilot Shoot

June 25, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Munich's Bavaria Studios in Geiselgasteig witnessed the successful culmination of the two-year-long research and development initiative, the "BaViPro" funding project. The project was marked by a pilot shoot on July 27th and 28th, 2023. Dr. Hans Michael Strepp, the Chief Officer at the Bavarian State Ministry of Digital Affairs, visited the set, engaging with partners ARRI, Bavaria Studios, Eyeline Studios, and the creative minds from Rat Pack Filmproduktion to explore the technological...

O2 Telefónica and Ericsson Deploy Europe's First Cloud RAN, Delivering Over 4 Gbit/s

O2 Telefónica and Ericsson Deploy Europe's First Cloud RAN, Delivering Over 4 Gbit/s

June 25, 2025 • 12:00 AM

O2 Telefónica, in collaboration with Ericsson and Wayra, has achieved a major milestone in the advancement of 5G networks by implementing the first-ever Ericsson Cloud RAN solution in Europe's mobile network. This groundbreaking Cloud RAN architecture virtualizes segments of the radio access network, enabling the companies to achieve remarkable speeds of over 4 gigabits per second using millimeter waves in the 26 GHz range - significantly surpassing current 5G capabilities. A Catalyst for...

Exploring Digital Nomad Visa Requirements Across EU Member States

Exploring Digital Nomad Visa Requirements Across EU Member States

June 25, 2025 • 12:00 AM

The concept of digital nomadism has gained significant popularity in recent years. As remote working continues to thrive, people are increasingly seeking opportunities to live and work in different countries as "digital nomads." To cater to this growing trend, several European Union (EU) member states have introduced specific visa schemes for digital nomads. In this article, we will provide an overview of the digital nomad visa requirements in different EU countries.

1. Estonia:
Estonia was among...

Most Blue Card holders still living in Germany after five years

Most Blue Card holders still living in Germany after five years

June 25, 2025 • 12:00 AM

From 2012 to 2022, according to an analysis by the Ausländerzentralregisters (Central Register of Foreigners), nearly 200,000 academic professionals from non-EU countries received a Blue Card for the first time. The Statistical Federal Office (Destatis) reports that 83% of those who obtained this residence permit between 2012 and 2017 continued to live in Germany after five years. In comparison, international students (55%) had a lower retention rate after five years, indicating that Blue Card...

Bavaria Facing Growing Danger of De-industrialization

Bavaria Facing Growing Danger of De-industrialization

June 25, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Bavaria is facing a growing danger of de-industrialization, as more and more domestic industrial companies prefer to invest abroad rather than at home. According to a survey of 900 Bavarian industrial companies by the Bavarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BIHK), the intentions for domestic investments are currently well below the long-term average. The opposite picture emerges for foreign investments. "The investment balance for the country falls by 6 points to a level that we have only...

Chinese Automobile Industry Expands to Germany

Chinese Automobile Industry Expands to Germany

June 25, 2025 • 12:00 AM

The Chinese automobile industry is rapidly expanding and aims to become a global automotive leader. In recent years, China has achieved remarkable success in increasing its auto exports, reaching the third position in the world after Japan and Germany. While old industrialized nations see slow or stagnant growth in their vehicle exports, the demand for "Made in China" cars is growing rapidly. Chinese automakers have made significant strides in Latin America and parts of the Middle East, where...

Israeli Companies and the German market

Israeli Companies and the German market

June 25, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Navigating the German market can indeed unlock significant opportunities for Israeli companies due to the strong economic partnership between the two countries. Germany, being the largest European market with 83 million potential customers and close proximity to Israel, offers enticing advantages. However, there are challenges that Israeli companies should be aware of while entering the German market. Let's explore some key points to consider: 1. Germany's Innovative Economy: Despite some...

Synthesia reaches unicorn status

Synthesia reaches unicorn status

June 25, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Synthesia, a software company co-founded by Prof. Matthias Niessner, has reached unicorn status with a valuation exceeding $1 billion. The start-up, founded in 2017 by Prof. Niessner, a visual computing professor at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), in collaboration with a researcher from University College London and two companies, utilizes artificial intelligence to simplify video content production. Using AI avatars, users can easily create learning videos without requiring...

Werk1 Opens Munich's First Coliving Concept

Werk1 Opens Munich's First Coliving Concept

June 25, 2025 • 12:00 AM

The Munich start-up center celebrated the opening of its new Werk1.4 building with an official ceremony followed by a summer party. With the new Coliving, Werk1 wants to support startups in bringing employees from all over the world to Munich. The doors of Werk1 Coliving have been open to its new residents since June. The living concept includes 63 modern apartments that offer everything you need to live in a very small space. The entire new building covers more than 10,000 square meters in...

German PKV Insurance

German Private Health Insurance

Health Insurance in Germany is compulsory and sometimes complicated, not to mention expensive. As an expat, you are required to navigate this landscape within weeks of arriving, so check our FAQ on PKV. For our guide on resources and access to agents who can give you a competitive quote, try our PKV Cost comparison tool.

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Hospital and Clinic Directory

Germany is famous for its medical expertise and extensive number of hospitals and clinics. See this comprehensive directory of hospitals and clinics across the country, complete with links to their websites, addresses, contact info, and specializations/services.

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