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Sustainable fashion: Five German brands aiming to make your wardrobe eco-friendly

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 16:31:44 +0100

We're all trying to do our bit to cut down on waste. But what about fashion? Laura McDermott takes a look at some sustainable brands in Germany aiming to tackle fast fashion.

Germany tells Greece 'we can't be blackmailed'

Mon, 05 Jan 2015 09:52:00 +0100

Vice-Chancellor and Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel said on Monday that the government would expect a new Greek leadership to hold to the country's promises on the economy.

'We're driving 1,000km on a litre of fuel'

Thu, 15 May 2014 15:02:00 +0200

Twenty German teams will attempt to drive thousands of kilometers on just one litre of fuel starting on Thursday. The students hope to develop their technology for our future cars, making them The Local’s Germans of the Week.

Energy efficiency boosts German tech exports

Sun, 13 Apr 2014 11:53:00 +0200

An often-ignored aspect of Germany's green energy transition is the one that has most helped its export industry; energy efficiency, the new hallmark of the country's high-tech sector.

Chinese premier visit to strengthen trade ties

Sat, 25 May 2013 16:30:00 +0200

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang will meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday as the two export powerhouses seek to further strengthen economic ties amid brewing trade spats between Beijing and the EU.

Immigrants 'doing better at school and work'

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:43:00 +0200

Immigrants to Germany are facing less job discrimination and their children are doing better in school, but some problems remain, various reports released this week showed.

Merkel visits Vietnam, Mongolia to talk trade

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:33:00 +0200

Fresh from a euro crisis meeting with France, German Chancellor Angela Merkel embarks Monday on a visit to Vietnam and Mongolia, hoping to clinch deals on trade and precious raw materials.

Schäuble warns Greeks to stick to austerity plan

Tue, 04 May 2010 12:53:00 +0200

Greece must adhere rigidly to its austerity plan or loans from the eurozone and the IMF will be halted, potentially pushing the debt-laden country towards insolvency, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble said Tuesday.

Number of Germans living in poverty surges

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:49:00 +0100

The ranks of the poor in Germany have swelled over the past decade, as a study released on Wednesday showed more than 11 million people living in poverty.

Union demands €100bn stimulus investment

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:02:00 +0100

The powerful IG Metall union called on the federal government on Sunday to put €100 billion into a future investment programme that would bolster technological innovation by German industry.

Oktoberfest crowds drown recession in beer

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:36:00 +0200

Oktoberfest is booming despite the bad global economy, with 100,000 more guests downing a Maß or 10 in the first week compared with last year, organisers reported Sunday.

Economy drives East Germans to join army

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:19:00 +0200

Is economic adversity forcing eastern Germans to become “cannon fodder” for the military? David Wroe reports on the growing trend to join the Bundeswehr.

Premium for old cars revs up women drivers

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:50:00 +0200

Germany's cash-for-clunkers auto premium has drawn more women to Europe's biggest car market than ever before, according to a study released on Thursday.

Naked Merkel Karneval float to appear in Brazilian bikini

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:41:00 +0100

The Cologne Karneval committee has decided not to let a float parody of Chancellor Angela Merkel travel topless through the city during its Rosenmontag parade next Monday.

Recession creating Karneval cutbacks

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:53:00 +0100

Vendors and event planners for Cologne’s wild Karneval festival are feeling the pinch of the economic crisis, daily Express reported on Tuesday.