Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence of the German DAFI Scholarship Programme
Erbil, 27 July 2022 - This year marks 30 years of the DAFI (Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative) scholarship programme. This program offers qualified refugee and returnee students all over the world the possibility to earn an undergraduate college degree in their country of asylum or home country.
Pfizer Starts Mid-Stage Trial for Vaccine Against Omicron Subvariant
(Reuters) - Pfizer Inc and its German partner BioNTech SE said on Wednesday they had started a mid-stage study of a modified COVID-19 vaccine which targets both the original as well as the BA.2 Omicron subvariant. Pfizer said the vaccine is in an initial proof-of-concept study to gather more data.
TES Fundraising of €65m to Accelerate European Energy Transition
Tree Energy Solutions (TES), a world-scale green hydrogen company with a mission to deliver on a net-zero future by decarbonising the energy chain, today announced it has successfully concluded its second fundraising round at €65m. This new capital will enable TES to accelerate the clean energy transition by building the world's largest hydrogen projects by 2030.
Puma stock plunges despite record revenue
PUMA SE (OTCPK:PMMAF) shares slid sharply on Wednesday despite reporting record second quarter revenue. For the second quarter, the German apparel and footwear manufacturer reported a 25.8% jump in revenue to €2.0B, coming in €110M above expectations. Net earnings also improved by 73.2% from the prior year.
Volkswagen’s Surprise CEO Shuffle Threatens Porsche’s Mega IPO
Analysts believe Porsche could be worth more than its parent company, Volkswagen Group, if it goes public. The IPO plan is now in jeopardy after an abrupt leadership change. German auto giant Volkswagen Group’s abrupt CEO change could threaten the company’s plan to spin off Porsche, its most profitable brand, as a public company, which automobile analysts estimate could be worth as much as $100 billion.
Popp spearheads Germany’s force but glimpses of hope for England | Nick Ames
Two minutes before the hour, with France starting to suggest they had finally got Germany’s measure, their substitute Selma Bacha was sent sprinting clear down the inside-left channel. Her decision to shoot early as the ball held up outside the penalty area seemed questionable but was quickly explained: she had seen Alexandra Popp, in effect the last German defender, making up ground in her rear view mirror and could do little as, from nowhere, the hurtling No 11 successfully threw herself towards the shot.
Europe’s banks are bringing some good news, but the economy is bearish
FRANKFURT/LONDON, July 27 (-) – European banks offered flashes of better-than-expected earnings news this week, but some executives spoke of a bleak outlook for the rest of the year amid raging inflation, war and energy shortages. Deutsche Bank (DBKGn.DE), the German lender to Europe’s largest economy, on Wednesday reported higher-than-expected second-quarter earnings, helped by trading earnings in volatile markets and higher interest rates.
Austria Imports Record Amount of Medical Weed While Constitutional Challenges Loom
Austria Imports Record Amount of Medical Weed While Constitutional Challenges Loom High Times Austria is in an interesting position when it comes to the legalization of cannabis right now. The third country in the DACH alliance in Europe (which also consists of Germany and Switzerland) currently has no legislative path to recreational cannabis reform, even though its two trade partners are pushing the boundaries of the discussion in the E.U.
British American Tobacco Invests $37M In German Cannabis Company, Joining Snoop Dogg
British American Tobacco (BAT) BTI is investing in German cannabis company Sanity Group GmbH along with Snoop Dogg’s Casa Verde Capital as part of the tobacco giant’s bid to diversify beyond nicotine. On Monday, Bloomberg reported that Sanity secured $37.6 million in a BAT-led Series B funding round.
Berlin Marathon Men — Kipchoge Crushes His WR
BERLIN, GERMANY, September 25 — Eliud Kipchoge’s ever-brilliant marathon career shines even brighter after the Kenyan marvel pared a half-minute off his ’18 World Record with a demonstrative 2:01:09 effort. A master of the understatement, the ageless 37-year-old fessed, “I am very happy to achieve a personal best, and if that translates to a course record and a World Record, it is even better.”
In pictures.. an exchange of “triple bombing” between the three lions and the Manshet in the nations of Europe
After a modest first half between the arch-rivals, Germany gradually dominated the match, advancing in the 52nd minute through a penalty kick by Ilkay Gundogan, before Haverts scored the second goal with an elegant shot in the 67th minute.. England returned with two goals within four minutes through a shot from Luke Shaw in the far corner in the 71st minute before Bukayo Saka dribbled past three defenders and passed the ball to substitute Mason Mount, who scored the equalizer brilliantly.
2022 Audi RS 3 Sedan: A Subcompact Energy Drink On Wheels
From sedate cruiser to drifting machine, the RS 3 is the most attainable Audi Sport model, that is Turbocharged to 400 horsepower Who of us hasn’t dreamed of owning a German sports car? I’m talking something on a higher plane than a base BMW 3 Series…like an M, AMG or one of Audi’s Sport models; the race-inspired extroverts with an R in front of their name.
A roundup of area Oktoberfest events next month
It’s time to pull on the lederhosen, lace up the dirndl and throw back a pint because Oktoberfest season is just around the corner. According to census data, more than 40 million Americans claim German ancestry — that’s roughly 16% of the U.S. population.
Diane Kruger Wore Alexandre Vauthier To The ‘Marlowe’ San Sebastian Film Festival Photocall
When I saw Diane Kruger at the ‘Marlowe’ San Sebastian International Film Festival photocall on Saturday (September 24) in Spain, it was confirmation that the premiere look wasn’t a fluke. The German actress, who is now styled by Isabelle Huppert’s stylist Jonathan Huguet, was oozing Parisian elegance wearing a pinstripe suit from the collection.
Gas from Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline leaks into Baltic Sea
Danish authorities on Monday asked ships to steer clear of a five nautical mile radius off the island of Bornholm after a gas leak overnight from the defunct Russian-owned Nord Stream 2 pipeline drained into the Baltic Sea. The German government said it was in contact with the Danish authorities and working with local law enforcement to find out what caused pressure in the pipeline to plummet suddenly.
Liverpool have possible bargaining chip for Bellingham deal as Dortmund want Reds star – Bild
Liverpool may have been handed an advantage in the race for Jude Bellingham’s signature after Borussia Dortmund emerged as an interested party for Naby Keita. This comes courtesy of a report from German outlet Bild (via TEAMtalk) with the Bundesliga side keen to snap up the Guinean on a free transfer with his contract set to expire in 2023.
New report details the results of Germany’s effort to prosecute citizens for online speech
A new report from the New York Times details how Germany has “gone further than any other Western democracy” to prosecute individuals for what they say online. In 2017, Germany passed a landmark law — the Network Enforcement Act — that forced online platforms to quickly take down hate speech or face fines.
Why We Would Pick The 2023 Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Over Any Performance Sedan
With a massive 680-hp hybrid power, handsome looks, luxurious cabin, and a heap of features, the AMG C 63 S E Performance is sensibly wild! German carmakers are known for their swift cars with beautiful designs and most importantly, cutting-edge technologies. And the new Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance can be used as an example.
Cumberland Winds German Band to bring Oktoberfest to Roxy Regional Theatre
CLARKSVILLE, TN – The sounds of marches, polkas, waltzes and German music typical of the Oktoberfest season will fill the hall of Clarksville’s oldest professional theater for one evening this autumn. The Cumberland Winds German Band presents a special Oktoberfest concert in the intimate setting of the Roxy Regional Theatre on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m.