Economy
ECB Raises Interest Rates Amid Soaring Inflation
The European Central Bank (ECB) raised its main interest rate to 4.25 percent on Thursday, its first increase in more than a year amid spiraling euro zone inflation and soaring oil prices. »Mehr zu: title"
Fashion
Marimekko Fights Dolce & Gabbana Over Famous Flowers
The Finnish textile design company is fighting Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana to protect a trademark on its signature "Unikko" poppy print. »Mehr zu: title"
Corruption
Siemens Hit by Corruption Charges in Greece, Norway
Embattled engineering giant Siemens, under investigation in Germany for allegations of bribery and corruption, was dealt another blow this week as faced charges of bribing politicians in Greece and a fine in Norway. »Mehr zu: title"
China
Steiff Halts Production in China Over Quality Concerns
While more and more toys sport "Made in China" labels, high-end stuffed animal maker Steiff is going against the flow. It moved production to China four years ago, but is now bringing it back to Germany. »Mehr zu: title"
Corruption
German Firms Face Court Over Saddam-Era Kickbacks in Iraq
The Iraqi government has slapped dozens of foreign companies with a 6 billion-euro ($10 billion) civil lawsuit. German companies Daimler, Siemens and B. Braun were among those accused of colluding with Saddam Hussein. »Mehr zu: title"
Business
Deutsche Post Triumphs in Billion-Euro Brussels Row
Germany's former postal monopoly, Deutsche Post has won a six-year legal battle with the EU Commission earning the right from the European Court to claim back up to 1 billion euros ($1.6 billion) from the government. »Mehr zu: title"
Business
German Unemployment Falls in June, Surprising Forecasters
German unemployment fell more than forecast to a 16-year-low in June, the nation's labour agency said Tuesday, adding to signs that Europe's biggest economy is withstanding softer world economic growth. »Mehr zu: title"
More Business Articles
US, Germany Think Positively Ahead of WTO Trade Talks | 01.07.2008
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