- 5h ago
Lufthansa Boeing 787 nose gear collapses at Frankfurt gate, injuring several staff
The nose gear of a Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner retracted unexpectedly while parked at a Frankfurt airport gate on Thursday, causing the aircraft to drop forward and injuring several crew and ground staff.
- 14h ago
Berlin CDU unveils election platform with major U-Bahn and S-Bahn expansion, return of preschool
The Berlin CDU, led by Governing Mayor Kai Wegner, has released its platform for the 20 September state election, centering on a large-scale expansion of the U-Bahn and S-Bahn networks and a return to earlier education policies.
- 20h ago
SpaceX files for record $75 billion IPO at $135 per share, targeting $1.77 trillion valuation
Elon Musk's SpaceX has filed updated prospectus documents with the SEC, confirming plans to raise $75 billion in what would be the largest initial public offering in history, surpassing Saudi Aramco's 2019 record.
- 4d ago
Adi Hütter returns to Eintracht Frankfurt on a three-year deal, vowing to finish 'unfinished business'
Five years after a controversial departure, Austrian coach Adi Hütter is back at Eintracht Frankfurt, signing a contract until 2029 to replace Albert Riera and revive the club after a disappointing eighth-place Bundesliga finish.
- 6d ago
German inflation unexpectedly drops to 2.6% in May as fuel discount takes effect, but ECB rate hike looms
Germany's annual inflation rate fell to 2.6% in May from 2.9% in April, defying economist expectations, as a temporary fuel tax cut and lower crude oil prices eased pressure on consumers.
- 6d ago
German unemployment dips below three million in May but spring recovery stalls
The number of unemployed people in Germany fell by 58,000 to 2.95 million in May, slipping back below the three-million mark for the first time since December, yet the Federal Employment Agency warns a genuine turnaround remains out of sight.
- May 29
Cocktails, Sand und Sonne: Hessens Beachclubs locken mit Urlaubsflair auf Dächern und am Wasser
From rooftop pools in Frankfurt to sandy Rhine banks in Wiesbaden, Hessen's beach clubs are kicking off the summer season with cocktails, palm trees, and a promise of holiday atmosphere close to home.
- May 27
BUND warns of land consumption by data centres in Hesse ahead of state digital summit
The environmental organisation BUND has raised alarms over the rapid expansion of data centres in the German state of Hesse, citing threats to farmland, endangered species, and local infrastructure.
- May 26
ECB officials signal June rate hike as Iran war drives inflation toward 4% and economic outlook darkens
Top European Central Bank officials Isabel Schnabel and Philip Lane have delivered their clearest warnings yet that interest rates will rise in June, as the Iran war pushes eurozone inflation toward 4% and the macroeconomic outlook deteriorates.
