Germany’s Industriestrompreis Approved by EU to Subsidise Industrial Power Costs Germany’s Industriestrompreis, approved by Brussels, subsidises industrial electricity through 2028. Who qualifies, how it works, costs, and industry reactions. The …
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Bahn to launch Berlin to Oslo direct train as aviation faces kerosene strain Deutsche Bahn announces a Berlin to Oslo direct train while airport groups warn of kerosene shortages and …
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UniCredit launches bid for Commerzbank amid German government opposition
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerUnicredit takeover of Commerzbank ignites political clash and integration concerns Unicredit takeover of Commerzbank triggers political pushback and raises IT, cultural and shareholder challenges over Germany’s mid‑market banking future. The …
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Fujifilm launches $175 Instax Wide 400 with larger 62 × 99 mm prints
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzFujifilm Instax Wide 400 review: wider 62×99mm prints with one-button simplicity Fujifilm Instax Wide 400 delivers 62×99mm instant prints with easy one-button operation, rich color and landscape framing, but mixed …
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Prime Video launches Clips short-form feed rolling out to US users
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzPrime Video launches “Clips” short-form feed in U.S. to boost discovery Prime Video launches Clips, a short-form feed of vertical show highlights to boost discovery. U.S. rollout begins on mobile …
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SPIEGEL launches smart search to help descendants find Nazi files
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoSPIEGEL smart search helps descendants find Nazi-era files as rail investments lag and Rheinmetall steps in Der Spiegel’s smart search helps descendants find Nazi-era files; rail investments yield little and …
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Unicredit launches takeover bid for Commerzbank as Berlin weighs intervention
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerUnicredit takeover of Commerzbank advances as Berlin weighs KfW intervention Unicredit takeover of Commerzbank: UniCredit launches a share-swap offer, Berlin weighs a KfW stake to block the bid, and Commerzbank …
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German Customs Launches Nationwide Raids on Parcel Firms over Minimum Wage Violations
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany launches nationwide parcel delivery inspections as 2,900 customs officers check depots for illegal work German customs deployed over 2,900 officers in nationwide parcel delivery inspections targeting undeclared work, subcontracting …
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Unicredit launches takeover bid for Commerzbank, offers 0.485 share swap
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerUnicredit launches takeover offer for Commerzbank Unicredit formally launches takeover offer for Commerzbank with a 0.485 share-swap; shareholders can accept until June 16, 2026 amid government opposition. Unicredit has formally …
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GPT-5.5 Instant launches as ChatGPT default, reduces hallucinations in law and finance
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzOpenAI names GPT-5.5 Instant default ChatGPT model, promises reduced hallucinations OpenAI makes GPT-5.5 Instant the default ChatGPT model, touting improved accuracy, higher benchmark scores and expanded context and memory tools …