Major bank HSBC to close securities settlement operations in Germany – around 320 jobs to be cut
Düsseldorf, September 9, 2026. As part of major bank HSBC’s workforce reduction, around 320 jobs in German securities processing will […]
Düsseldorf, September 9, 2026. As part of major bank HSBC’s workforce reduction, around 320 jobs in German securities processing will […]
A marten caused a widespread power outage in Pfullendorf on the evening of Monday, September 7, 2026. Shortly before 10
Off the coast of Borkum, damage to a rotor blade is delaying the full launch of “He Dreiht”—Germany’s largest offshore
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Berlin – Several German climate and environmental policymakers will no longer be driving purely electric cars in 2026. This is
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Berlin – A major failure in government procurement has come to light regarding drone defense systems for German airports. According
In the Ilm-Kreis district of Thuringia, District Administrator Petra Enders initiated a freeze on budget spending on September 2, 2026.
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On the night of August 27, 2026, a storage hall measuring approximately 500 square meters burned down in Stâlpu, in
Illertissen – The insolvent pharmaceutical manufacturer R-Pharm is ceasing operations following a failed search for investors. This move results in
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Over-indebtedness in Germany could rise significantly again in 2026. On August 26, Creditreform warned in Berlin of a further substantial
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In Apfelstetten near Münsingen, a voltage surge caused extensive damage to private households. A technical fault at a Netze BW
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A major fire broke out at a battery and electrical appliance recycling facility in Emsdetten on August 31, 2026. The
For weeks, Bonn has been grappling with the simultaneous failure of several key transport links. Since June 3, 2026, the
Arnstadt – In mid-August 2026, Thyssenkrupp Nucera halted plans to establish its own serial production line for SOEC units. The
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Berlin/Zurich – Starting January 11, 2027, German residents will no longer be able to open new bank accounts through standard
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Berlin, August 2026. As the number of electric cars rises, the state stands to lose long-term revenue from fuel and
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