Shortage of skilled workers in Germany reaches record level

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The shortage of skilled workers in Germany reached record levels in the first quarter of this year, despite the strains on the economy caused by the Corona pandemic and the Ukraine war. In March, the number of vacancies for which there were no suitably qualified unemployed people nationwide rose to...
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Russian energy company stops deliveries to Finland

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A Russian company that imports electricity to Finland has announced a supply stop at short notice. As the Helsinki-based...

Lots of sun in Berlin and Brandenburg - but drought causes problems

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After several dry months now summery outdoor weather already at the beginning of May: Maximum temperatures of up to 28...

Taliban prescribes women burqa in public

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Taliban chief Hibatullah Achundsada has mandated that women in Afghanistan wear a burqa in public. They should wear the...

More than 30 million people for 2022 census starting May 15

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Starting May 15, more than 30 million randomly selected people nationwide will be surveyed for the census. It consists of...

German government expects weaker economic growth

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In view of the consequences of the war in Ukraine, the German government sees clear risks for the German economy. It...

European countries take action against high energy prices

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Since last fall, electricity and gas have been getting more and more expensive. Because of the Russian invasion of...

Euro exchange rate rises significantly

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Speculation of an imminent interest rate hike in the euro zone drove up the euro exchange rate on Thursday morning. One...

Ukraine war and pandemic - economic growth collapses

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The five leading economic research institutes have significantly lowered their economic forecast for this year. They...

Baerbock promotes delivery of heavy weapons to Ukraine

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German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has spoken out in favor of supplying heavy weapons to Ukraine. "Ukraine needs...

Fear of price shock

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A small group of demonstrators has gathered in front of the European Council, carrying Ukrainian flags and holding up a...

Russia insists on ruble payments for gas supplies

Following the EU's widespread rejection of payment for gas supplies in rubles, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has...

Lauterbach urges rapid containment of Corona wave

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Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach sees Germany again in a severe Corona wave and has urged the states to take...

Boeing 737 crashed with 132 people on board

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A Chinese airplane with 132 people on board suddenly crashed from a great height in southern China. The Boeing 737 of...

Ukraine reports 35 dead in rocket fire near Polish border

A Russian attack on a military training area about 15 kilometers from the Polish border has killed 35 people and injured...

Munich prepares for Ukrainian refugees

The city of Munich could soon take in war refugees from Ukraine - the city is currently preparing for this case, according...

USA imposes sanctions on Russia

U.S. President Joe Biden continues to anticipate a large-scale attack by Russia on the neighboring country following the...

Storm "Zeynep" kills at least nine people in Europe

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At least nine people lost their lives on Friday in Germany and other countries as a result of hurricane "Zeynep". In the...

Canada wants to end corona protests with emergency law

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With protests in Canada against the government's Corona policy heating up for weeks, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans...

Telegram apparently blocks several channels

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The operators of the chat platform Telegram have blocked several channels of the extreme right-wing Corona denier Attila...

German natural gas storage facilities only 37 percent full

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The consumption of natural gas is continuing, and as a result the levels in Germany's storage facilities are also falling...
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EU announces another 500 million euros for arms deliveries

The EU wants to provide a further 500 million euros for the supply of weapons and equipment to the Ukrainian armed forces....
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Bavarian siren tests at 11am today

At 11 a.m. today, sirens and warning apps in Bavaria will be tested for one minute to ensure they are working properly....

Real estate prices rise to record high

The price increase in the German real estate market continues with unchanged momentum. As reported by the Association of...
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G7 help Ukraine in cyberspace

Free data flow, sustainability and the framework conditions for digital technologies were actually the top topics for the...
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Munich remains top in German real estate prices

Munich still achieves top values both in the development of purchase prices and in the increase in value for...

Inflation in Turkey rises to almost 70 percent

Inflation in Turkey continues to rise at a very high level. In April, consumer prices rose by almost 70 percent compared...
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Inflation in Germany rises to 7.4 percent in April

The exceptionally strong price increase continues. In April, the inflation rate in Germany reached 7.4 percent, as the...

Low-income earners receive one-time payment of 200 euros

Recipients of social benefits are to receive a one-off payment of 200 euros in July due to the burden of the Corona...
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UK retailers cut prices

Two of the largest retailers in the UK are responding to the rapidly rising cost of living with price cuts and wage...
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How the traffic light curves through budgetary law

Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) claims to have always thought through his decisions and statements and to formulate them very...

FDP against value-added tax relief for food

In the debate about rising food prices, the co-ruling FDP rejects a VAT exemption for certain products. Faction leader...
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Ukraine now has more tanks than Russia

The U.S. Department of Defense now considers the Ukrainian military to outnumber Russian forces in armored vehicles. Due...
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Germany prepares exchange of heavy weapons for Ukraine

The German government is preparing a ring swap for the delivery of heavy weapons to Ukraine. According to information...
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Authorities report more than 300 dead in South Africa

The death toll from severe flooding in South Africa has risen to more than 300. By Wednesday evening, 306 deaths had been...
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Potatoes increase in price by 88 percent

Even before the start of the war in Ukraine, producers of agricultural products raised their prices more sharply than they...
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US inflation rate above eight percent for the first time in 40 years

The last time prices rose as dramatically as they are now, a certain Ronald Reagan was reigning in Washington. Olivia...
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S-Bahn Munich tests all-day bicycle transport

Those planning excursions to the area around Munich are often bothered by the closing times for taking bicycles on the...
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Majority in Finland wants to join NATO

Finnish President Sauli Niinistö assumes that his country will join NATO. Speaking to German journalists a day before...
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Ukrainian refugees to be distributed in Germany

The federal and state governments want to facilitate a "swift and fair" distribution of refugees from Ukraine in Germany....
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US, UK and Australia want to jointly develop hypersonic weapons

The United States, UK, and Australia plan to jointly develop hypersonic weapons. The trilateral cooperation is taking...
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Can the U.S. meet liquefied natural gas demand?

Managers of U.S. liquefied natural gas companies are meeting with representatives of German companies in Berlin at the end...
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Ministry of Transport wants to review decision on passenger car tolls

The Federal Ministry of Transport wants to consider an arbitration decision in the dispute over the failed passenger car...
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Coalition leaders agree on relief package

Due to rising prices, people in Germany are to receive one-off relief in the form of a flat-rate energy tax of 300 euros...
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Ukraine's President Zelensky combines national TV channels

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Selenskyj is having all Ukrainian television stations merged. This was reported by...
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Habeck seeks alternatives to Putin's gas

In the shadow of the Ukraine war, Robert Habeck is on the road as a traveling salesman. The German government wants to...
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China denies help request from Moscow

China has denied reports that Russia asked the Chinese government for military and economic assistance after the war in...
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Germany delivers more anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine

Ukraine is to receive further weapons from German stocks to defend against air attacks. According to military sources, the...
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Volunteer fighters move to Ukraine

In the fight against Russian troops, Ukraine has called on volunteer fighters from abroad to join them. On Sunday - three...
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30,000 Afghans are waiting for asylum decisions

Nearly 30,000 Afghan protection seekers are waiting for their asylum applications to be processed in Germany, including...
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Compulsory school attendance again from March 1

The Senate agreed on Tuesday not to extend the suspension of compulsory attendance for Berlin schoolchildren, which has...
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No signs of Russian troop withdrawal

NATO continues to have no credible indications of a withdrawal of Russian troops from the border area with Ukraine. "There...
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Deutsche Bahn renewed suspension of regional services

"Ylenia", "Zeynep" and now "Antonia": At the turn of the week, the third storm is rushing over Berlin and Brandenburg -...
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Rights for rail passengers during severe weather conditions

General passenger rights apply in the event of delays and train cancellations. Deutsche Bahn often responds to exceptional...
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Almost all corona restrictions are to be lifted

Extensive relaxations in the Corona policy are emerging ahead of the federal-state round on Wednesday. A draft resolution...
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Lufthansa considers suspension of air traffic

Lufthansa says it is closely monitoring the situation in Ukraine and is considering suspending flights. At the moment,...
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Novavax vaccine now also tested in adolescents

After the European authorities approved the vaccine on December 20 and the Standing Commission on Vaccination (Stiko) also...
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2 G when shopping should fall nationwide

Many German states have already abolished it, and now the 2-G rule in retail is about to be abolished nationwide. At their...
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Russia accuses U.S. of targeted escalation

The deployment of 2,000 soldiers to Europe announced by the United States is further fueling the Ukraine conflict in the...
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Russia apparently continues troop buildup

The strength of Russian troops on the Ukrainian border has continued to increase "over the past 24 hours," according to...
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Germany sends field hospital to Ukraine

In the Ukraine conflict, the German government wants to deliver a field hospital to Kiev, but continues to reject arms...