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Should Ukraine be allowed to use Western weapons against Russian territory? – Politics
Because of the difficult situation for the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, which has a population of one million and is close to the border with Russia, pressure is growing on…
Stock market: investors and political risk
Stock market professionals like to close their eyes to political risks. Nowadays, that is hardly possible anymore. What this means for savers. source site
Incidents on Sylt: How xenophobic is the upper class?
For a long time, it was the marginalized who were considered vulnerable to right-wing populism. Now young people with good jobs are chanting “Foreigners out”. How prosperity and xenophobia are…
Scandal over Pope Francis’s remark about homosexuals – Politics
Pope Francis is known for not caring much about diplomatic consideration, for being spontaneous in his expressions and for being quick-witted. This habit, combined with the traditionally very reserved information…
ABN Amro takes over traditional Frankfurt bank – Economy
Of the three major Frankfurt private banks, whose history dates back to the 17th and 18th centuries, only the Metzler private bank has been family-owned for a long time. The…
Election in South Africa: Why the ANC deserves a historic defeat – Opinion
This year, the election campaign is an opportunity for people in South Africa to get to know an old feeling again: what it’s like not to have to plan your…
Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof: Creditors clear the way for takeover – Economy
The way is clear for a new start for Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof (GKK). At a closed meeting in Essen on Tuesday afternoon, the creditors of the ailing department store chain…
John Deere: New boss to advance AI in agriculture – Business
As the new European head of John Deere, Deanna Kovar is to lead the agricultural machinery manufacturer into the future. She has made her way in a male-dominated world and…
Industry: Head of important Thyssenkrupp division leaves – Economy
The departure of an important division head is causing further unrest at Thyssenkrupp. The group confirmed on Tuesday that the head of the materials trading company Materials Services, Martin Stillger,…
Israeli tanks spotted in the center of Rafah
The city in the south of the Gaza Strip is being bombarded by tanks and air strikes. Following the Israeli attack on a refugee camp that left many dead, the…