The Local Germany

Google Pay launches in Germany. But will cash-loving Teutons take to it?

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 18:33:05 +0200

Google Pay made its debut in Deutschland on Tuesday, making it the 19th country in the world to introduce the mobile payment service. Some experts say though, that the technology is answering a question Germans aren't asking.

ECB lays cornerstone for new Frankfurt headquarters

Thu, 20 May 2010 10:00:00 +0200

As a financial storm battered Europe and rain beat down on Frankfurt, the European Central Bank laid the cornerstone on Wednesday for its glittering new twin-towered headquarters.

Swiss data to be bought this weekend: report

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:01:00 +0100

German tax investigators were in France this weekend to buy the now-notorious stolen Swiss bank data on 1,500 alleged tax cheats, magazine Focus reported Saturday.

Abu Dhabi may rescue Opel

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:28:00 +0200

A senior member of Abu Dhabi’s royal family has confirmed United Arab Emirate's interest in buying into stricken car manufacturer Opel.