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☆ Former Audi boss agrees deal to make confession in diesel emissions scandal
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-03 | by ( Jörn Poltz | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The former CEO has been on trial since 2020 over his role in the scandal after parent group Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) and Audi admitted in 2015 to having used illegal software to cheat on emissions tests. The trial is one of the most prominent court proceedings in the aftermath of the diesel scandal at Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) and its subsidiary Audi. Revelations that millions of emissions tests had been manipulated emerged in September 2015. Stadler was accused of failing to stop the sale of the manipulated cars after the scandal became known. Stadler has been on trial along with former Audi executive Wolfgang Hatz and an engineer.

☆ Inside Qatar’s ‘city of the future’
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-24 | by ( Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Like others, it has moved from the capital Doha to this, Qatar’s newest city – 10 miles north. Andrej Isakovic/AFP/Getty ImagesLusail claims to be Qatar’s first sustainable city – no easy task for a newbuild in the desert. There’s an extensive choice from food trucks at the Lusail Marina Food Arena, abundant cafes, and fine dining restaurants.”A sprawling city of the futureThe Marina area is fast proving a hit for residents. Al Tara – the district, by Al Maha Island, where Warner lives – is home to the Lusail Marina. There is a rumor – as yet unsubstantiated – that Lusail might eventually become Qatar’s capital city.

☆ German 'wise ones' see inflation uptick if banking woes halt rate rises
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] Members of the German economic expert council attend a news conference to present the economic prognosis 2022/23, in Berlin, Germany March 22, 2023. "The recent increase in financial market risks has made it more difficult for central banks to fight inflation," the five "wise ones" who advise Berlin on economic policy said in their biannual report. "If the monetary policy response is too weak due to these trade-offs, inflation could remain high for longer than expected or even pick up again," they added. Turmoil in the banking sector culminated in the Swiss regulator-backed takeover of Credit Suisse by rival UBS at the weekend. Inflation will come in at 6.6% in 2023 and 3.0% in 2024, the council predicted.

☆ Asian markets rebound after First Republic Bank gets rescued by US lenders
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-17 | by ( Laura He | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Hong Kong CNN —Asian markets rebounded Friday after First Republic Bank was rescued by a group of major US lenders, which eased worries about the current banking turmoil. First Republic Bank (FRC) is set to receive a $30 billion lifeline from a group of America’s largest banks, including JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Bank of America (BAC), Wells Fargo (CBEAX), Citigroup (C) and Truist (TFC). “Following the recent global financial instabilities, First Republic Bank was expected to be the next domino to fall,” said Yeap Jun Rong, a market analyst at IG. Worries deepened on Wednesday after shares of Credit Suisse plummeted in Europe. Regulators on both sides of the Atlantic have taken emergency measures to shore up confidence, including protecting deposits at Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank and giving a $54 billion lifeline to Credit Suisse.

Many Germans viewed the end of the Cold War as the end of major conflict for the West. Germany has since become one of Ukraine's top military supporters, having spent 2.2 billion euros on weapons deliveries. 'EMPTY-HANDED' ARMYBeyond the immediate decision on tanks, Pistorius faces the mammoth task of upgrading Germany's military, the Bundeswehr, which army chief Alfons Mais, on the day of Russia's invasion, described as "more or less empty handed". Even before Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Germany was 20 billion euros short of reaching NATO's target for ammunitions stockpiling, a defence source said. Analysts and experts say Pistorius will have to find his own voice to push for more spending and an overhaul of Germany's defence and procurement systems.

☆ At CES 2023, Sony's 'Gran Turismo' flags new entertainment strategy
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-04 | by ( Dawn Chmielewski | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

It also represents a significant bridging of the divides between Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony PlayStation and Sony Music, according to a dozen current and former senior executives interviewed by Reuters. “I defined our identity as a creative entertainment company with a solid foundation on technology,” Sony chief executive Kenichiro Yoshida said. Sony’s “creative entertainment” company approach extends beyond content. A Sony-Honda electric vehicle, scheduled to reach consumers by 2026, is being framed as a rolling showcase of Sony’s entertainment, gaming and camera sensor prowess. This August will bring another test of Sony’s strategy when “Gran Turismo” hits theaters after languishing for 12 years.

☆ Germans spending less as soaring power, food costs gnaw finances
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Mathis Richtmann | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +8 min

REUTERS/Thomas PeterSummary Germans consuming less as inflation bitesMore worried about personal finances than FrenchState support arriving, but will it work? But this year he took the dish off the menu because rising costs all along the supply chain would have doubled its price compared to last year. That would be beyond the budgets of Germans looking to cut back on non-essentials amid a cost of living crisis fuelled by rising energy prices. At some point in 2023, he and hundreds of thousands of others will receive a bill for his 2022 heating to recover additional costs from rising prices. Discount retailer Primark said in November it was looking to reduce its presence in Germany as it grappled with weak sales and rising costs.

☆ German inflation at highest level in over 25 years
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-29 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Full shelves with groceries are pictured in a supermarket during the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Berlin, Germany, March 17, 2020. REUTERS/Fabrizio BenschSummary EU-harmonized inflation at 10.9%Energy costs up 43.9% year-on-yearAnalyst: ECB must act quickly, vigorouslyBERLIN, Sept 29 (Reuters) - German inflation was at its highest in more than a quarter of a century in September, driven by high energy prices, data showed, as analysts warned that the energy crisis has yet to make itself fully felt. Consumer prices, harmonised to make them comparable with inflation data from other European Union countries (HICP), increased by 10.9% on the year, the federal statistics office said. That was the highest reading since comparable data going back to 1996. Dwindling gas supplies from Russia have pushed energy prices, and correspondingly inflation, to highs not seen in decades, with the massive loss in consumer purchasing power adding to the likelihood that a recession is on the way.

☆ În clasele multietnice cu elevi romi se vor preda lecţii de toleranță și respect reciproc
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-14 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +4 min

În clasele multietnice cu elevi romi din Republica Moldova se vor preda lecţii de toleranță și respect reciproc, în conformitate cu standardele Consiliului Europei și experiențele europene. „Germania vrea să pună în lumină preocupările și așteptările minorităților inclusiv a romilor și călătorilor ca cea mai numeroasă minoritate din Europa. Acest atelier de formare le-a oferit cadrelor didactice și psihologilor oportunitatea să examineze experiența germană și să analizeze subiecte relevante cum ar fi comunicarea și percepția interetnică”, a adăugat ambasadoarea Ganninger. Printre tendințele pozitive și încurajatoare, Dr. Wolff-Jontofsohn a evidențiat următoarele:# creșterea numărului de copii romi care frecventează gradinița și educația elementară (60 %);# toți copiii romi și sinti merg la școala primară (100%) și absolvesc învățământul obligatoriu (86 %);# majoritatea copiilor frecventează prima și a doua treaptă a învățământului secundar;# circa 7% absolvesc liceul și obțin diploma de bacalaureat etc. Expertul cheie Călin Rus, directorul Institutului Intercultural Timișoara (România), a prezentat și discutat cu participanții bunele practici și exemple de predare şi învăţare a toleranței și a respectului reciproc în clase multietnice cu copii romi.

Persons: Angela Ganninger, William Massolin, Dr . Ulrike Wolff, Dr . Wolff, Jontofsohn, Călin Rus Organizations: Ministerul Educației, Culturii, Cercetării, Europei, Romi Locations: Republica Moldova, Germaniei, Chișinău, Germania, Europei, Europa, Chişinău, Freie Universität Berlin, Timișoara, România

☆ Germania Angela Merkel susține un lockdown „scurt și dur” la nivel național în Germania
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-07 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Cancelarul german Angela Merkel sprijină apelurile pentru un lockdown dur și pe termen scurt în Germania, pentru a reduce răspândirea coronavirusului, deoarece rata de infectare e mult prea mare, potrivit uneipurtătoare de cuvânt a guvernului german, citată de Reuters. „Toate apelurile în favoarea unui lockdownscurt și uniform sunt corecte”, a spus Ulrike Demmer, purtător de cuvânt adjunct al guvernului. Ea a adăugat că Germania se confruntă cu un număr tot mai mare de pacienți la terapie intensivă. „Avem nevoie de o incidență stabilă sub 100”, a spus ea, referindu-se la numărul de cazuri la 100.000 de locuitori pe 7 zile. Demmer a mai spus că guvernul analizează dacă sunt necesare măsuri la nivel federal, mai degrabă decât la nivel regional, așa cum se întâmplă acum.

Persons: Angela Merkel, Reuters, Ulrike, . Ea, Robert Koch . Demmer Locations: Germania, german

☆ Teste COVID sub formă de acadea, introduse în grădinițe din Austria
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-07 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Cinci grădinițe din Austria Inferioară, landul care înconjoară regiunea Vienei, vor testa copiii prin „teste-acadea”, ca parte dintr-un program- pilot, menit să detecteze cât mai din timp îmbolnăvirile cu COVID, scrie portalul european Themayor.eu, citat de libertatea.ro. Conform procedurii, testul se va face în prima zi de grădiniță a fiecărei săptămâni și încă odată două zile mai târziu. Testul are o acuratețe de 95,65% și costă în jur de 12 euro. Planul este ca noile teste „prietenoase” cu copiii să fie folosite timp de opt săptămâni, urmând ca rezultatele să fie evaluate după alte două săptămâni. „Dacă testele-acadea sunt bine primite, vom extinde programul la toate grădinițele din regiune”, spune Ulrike Königsberger-Ludwig, consilier de stat în Austria Inferioară și unul dintre inițiatorii programului.

Persons: Ulrike, Ludwig Locations: Austria Inferioară, Vienei

☆ Angela Merkel susține un lockdown „scurt și dur” la nivel național în Germania
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-07 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +1 min

Sursa foto: Profimedia ImagesAngela Merkel susține un lockdown „scurt și dur” la nivel național în GermaniaCancelarul german Angela Merkel sprijină apelurile pentru un lockdown dur și pe termen scurt în Germania, pentru a reduce răspândirea coronavirusului, deoarece rata de infectare e mult prea mare, potrivit unei purtătoare de cuvânt a guvernului german, citată de Reuters și Digi24. „Toate apelurile în favoarea unui lockdown scurt și uniform sunt corecte”, a spus Ulrike Demmer, purtător de cuvânt adjunct al guvernului. Ea a adăugat că Germania se confruntă cu un număr tot mai mare de pacienți la terapie intensivă. „Avem nevoie de o incidență stabilă sub 100”, a spus ea, referindu-se la numărul de cazuri la 100.000 de locuitori pe 7 zile. Demmer a mai spus că guvernul analizează dacă sunt necesare măsuri la nivel federal, mai degrabă decât la nivel regional, așa cum se întâmplă acum.

Persons: Angela Merkel, Germania Cancelarul german Angela Merkel, Digi24, Ulrike, . Ea, Robert Koch . Demmer Organizations: Reuters Locations: Germania, german

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