Saxony premier warns of economic “spiral” as AfD support grows Saxony minister-president warns Germany risks an economic “spiral” and rising AfD support unless policymakers act decisively on energy costs, public …
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Furnished rentals surge in Germany as regular listings drop 22 percent
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerSurge in Furnished Rentals Reshapes German City Markets, IfW GREIX Data Shows IfW GREIX data finds furnished rentals in German cities have more than tripled since 2015 while regular listings …
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Health
Nitrous oxide deaths surge in U.S. after FDA inhalation warning
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerNitrous oxide misuse linked to rising US hospitalizations and deaths US deaths from nitrous oxide misuse are rising; researchers warn of severe health risks as flavored ‘whippets’ and online sales …
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Technology
App releases surge 60% in Q1 2026, defying AI predictions
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzApp launches surge 60% in Q1 2026 as AI tools spark a new app creation wave App launches rose sharply in Q1 2026, up across both the App Store and …
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Business
German building permits surge 16.2% in Jan–Feb 2026 amid cost and rate concerns
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerBuilding permits in Germany rise 16% as approvals reach 41,700 in January–February 2026 Germany saw 41,700 new housing building permits in Jan–Feb 2026, a 16.2% rise from last year, signaling …
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Lufthansa accelerates Cityline closure, grounds 27 regional jets amid kerosene price surge
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerLufthansa Cityline to be grounded this Saturday as fuel costs and strikes force early shutdown Lufthansa speeds Cityline shutdown, grounding 27 regional jets from Saturday amid rising jet-fuel costs and …
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Politics
2026 state election polls show AfD surge in Saxony-Anhalt ahead of September voting
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoLandtagswahlen 2026: Polls Point to Deep Regional Shifts Ahead of September Votes Polls ahead of the Landtagswahlen 2026 show shifting voter support across states, testing Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government and …
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Technology
OpenAI faces investor skepticism as it pivots to enterprise amid Anthropic surge
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzOpenAI valuation faces investor skepticism amid Anthropic’s rapid revenue surge OpenAI valuation draws investor skepticism as Anthropic’s rapid revenue growth and private-market demand reshape AI fundraising, competition, and IPO outlooks. …
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Business
Fertilizer price surge threatens German food costs, farmers’ association warns
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerFertilizer prices to rise in Germany as Strait of Hormuz tensions push up energy costs Strait of Hormuz unrest lifts oil and gas prices, driving fertilizer prices higher and raising …
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Business
China export growth slows sharply to 2.5% in March as imports surge
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerChina export slowdown deepens in March 2026 as energy costs and Iran conflict weigh on shipments China export slowdown deepened in March 2026: exports rose 2.5% year‑on‑year while imports jumped …