Traffic: Almost every third train passenger arrives late at their destination
Almost every third passenger on Deutsche Bahn's long-distance transport was affected by delays this year. That was roughly as many as in the whole...
Investing: Why successful saving starts in the head
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Labor market: KfW: Weak economy slows shortage of skilled workers
The weak economy in Germany has also curbed the shortage of skilled workers somewhat. In October, only 39 percent of all companies stated that...
Consumers: A good year for savers is coming to an end – trend reversal...
After years of dry spells, millions of savers will benefit from increased interest rates on a larger scale for the first time in 2023....
Car manufacturer: Back on the road – how the traditional Opel brand is picking...
The man who is supposed to lead Opel into the future came of age in 1995. It was one of those years in which...
State subsidies: Record demand for housing construction subsidies
The demand for state subsidies for building savings contracts has reached a record level. In 2023, around 203 million euros were drawn down as...
Health: Care relief is coming – warning of “cost avalanche”
In view of ever-increasing costs for care, relief for those in need of care at home and in nursing homes will be available in...
Chocolate manufacturer: Ritter Sport: “Turbulent year” and slight growth
The chocolate manufacturer Ritter Sport said it grew slightly in 2023 despite difficult conditions. “2023 was a turbulent year,” said managing director Andreas Ronken...
Construction: Tschentscher: Hamburg near Elbtower prepared for an emergency
Hamburg's mayor Peter Tschentscher sees the city as prepared in the event of a total failure of the Elbtower investor Signa. “The likely variant...
Extreme weather: R V: Climate change could make insurance unaffordable
According to the insurance industry, climate change could make building insurance unaffordable in some cases. “We are gradually moving towards the uninsurability of risks,”...