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Scholz's party beats far-right AfD in east German state vote

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats narrowly beat the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in a state election on Sept. 22 in the formerly communist east, a rare bit of good news for his party.

2024-09-23 12:15

Scholz's party dismisses questions about German leader's election candidacy

The leadership of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party has sought to squash questions about his candidacy in next year’s national election after narrowly beating the far right in a regional vote

2024-09-23 12:06

Environmental Activist ClientEarth Sues Germany Over Pesticides Use

Environmental activist charity ClientEarth launched a lawsuit against Germany on Friday to push Berlin to implement an EU law to limit pesticide use in farming, the group said on Friday. The group said in a statement Germany was not complying …

2024-09-23 12:05

Alexander Zverev Swaps Passive Play For Aggression At Laver Cup

Alexander Zverev's stirring comeback against Frances Tiafoe helped Team Europe win the Laver Cup. Can Zverev find the same level at the Grand Slams before it's too late?

2024-09-23 12:00

UniCredit boosts its stake in Commerzbank, applies to own up to 29.9% of the German bank

UniCredit boosts its stake in Commerzbank, applies to own up to 29.9% of the German bank CNBC Europe’s Banks Are Takeover Targets. How to Invest. Barron's UniCredit Raises Commerzbank Stake to 21% Amid Berlin Opposition Bloomberg Commerzbank, UniCredit shares…

2024-09-23 11:25

Oscars: Dissident Iranian Filmmakers Call On AMPAS To Rethink Relationship With Iran’s Govt-Controlled Selection Body Farabi Amid Oppression

Dissident Iranian film professionals have reiterated calls to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to reconsider its relationship with Iran’s government-controlled Farabi cinema org which currently oversees the country’s Oscar submission pr…

2024-09-23 11:20

The cost of Germany's popular transport ticket will rise significantly

The cost of a popular ticket that allows people to use all local and regional trains, buses and subway systems across Germany is set to increase by about 18% next year

2024-09-23 11:10

Far-right gains in east Germany could deal blow to economy

After elections in Thuringia and Saxony, the far-right AfD party has again massively gained in a poll in eastern Germany. Now the second-strongest force in Brandenburg, their success causes concerns among businesses.

2024-09-23 11:02

The cost of Germany’s popular transport ticket will rise significantly

The cost of a popular ticket introduced last year that allows people to use all local and regional trains, buses and subway systems across Germany is set to increase by about 18% next year, a senior official said Monday. Transport ministers from Germany’s 16 …

2024-09-23 11:01

Tesla increases charger production in bid to expand Supercharger network to new EVs — here are the brands listed as 'coming soon'

Expanding access to charging will vastly help customers who have been hesitant to switch to EVs.

2024-09-23 11:00