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Köhlbrand Bridge inspections prompt ban on heavy transports from May 1, threatening Hamburg port logistics Köhlbrand Bridge inspections show accelerating structural damage; heavy transports over 44 tonnes banned from May …

Feralpi Riesa investment: Italian steelmaker opens €120m rolling mill and bets on German recovery Feralpi Riesa investment: Italian steelmaker opens €120m mill, raising capacity to 1.3M t and betting on …

Beijing Auto Show Underscores China’s Auto Power with Giant EVs, Huawei and CATL Dominating Beijing Auto Show spans 17 halls with 180 new models and nearly 1,500 vehicles, showcasing giant …

Lufthansa Technik to Maintain Poseidon Patrol Aircraft in Hamburg Lufthansa Technik will maintain Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft in Hamburg, marking a notable expansion of the company’s defence services into maritime …

Germany plans to curb Ehegattensplitting and spousal co‑insurance, sparking fears of higher costs for married couples Proposed changes to Ehegattensplitting and spousal co‑insurance in Germany could raise costs for married …

Farmers Turn to Rapeseed Oil as Diesel Prices Bite High diesel prices are driving farmers to use rapeseed oil as tractor fuel, but technical limits, limited supply and regulations complicate …

Economist Marcel Fratzscher Urges Sale of German Gold Reserves to Fund Crisis Measures Marcel Fratzscher urges Germany to sell part of its gold reserves to fund crisis relief and invest …

Aleph Alpha-Cohere merger announced by German minister sparks debate over state-led AI industrial policy Germany’s Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger announced the Aleph Alpha-Cohere merger, provoking debate over state-backed deals and …

Spring cleaning fills Cologne recycling centers as Wertstoffhofs face fivefold weekend surge Spring cleaning sends thousands to Cologne recycling centers as Wertstoffhofs record weekend queues up to 5,000 cars and …