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Poland discloses the involvement of international investors committing €1.8 billion in the "mega-airport" project.

A consortium consisting of Vinci Airports from France and Australia-based IFM Global Infrastructure ...

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Frankfurt Airport has become the inaugural European airport to provide passengers with contactless check-in and boarding services.

Frankfurt Airport has achieved the distinction of being the pioneer European airport to offer a full...

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Spanish Tourism Industry Employs 6.5% More People Compared to 2022

Almost three million people were employed in the tourism sector in Spain during the third quarter of...

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Poland’s Orlen to buy gas producer KUFPEC Norway in $445 million deal

Polish state energy giant Orlen is set to continue its recent expansion in Norway after one of its s...

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Germany records highest employment figures since reunification

During the third quarter of 2023, more people were employed in Germany than ever before in the histo...

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"Price shock" expected as Germany plans to raise VAT for restaurants and cafes

Consumer advocates have warned of a “price shock” on the horizon as the German government announ...

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Switzerland Wants to Allow Sunday Work in Urban Tourist Hotspots

KEY TAKEAWAYSSwitzerland is considering a regulation that would allow Sunday work in urban tourism d...

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Controversy in Poland over incoming coalition’s plans to loosen rules on building wind turbines

Plans by Poland’s incoming ruling coalition that would loosen rules on building wind turbines has ...

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Port of Gdańsk sees 40% cargo growth amid war in Ukraine, second-largest in EU

The port of Gdańsk in Poland recorded the second-highest growth among the EU’s largest ports last...

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Polish parliament votes to extend energy price freeze for first half of 2024

Poland’s parliament has approved an extension of current energy price freezes for households, loca...

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EU approves first €5 billion for Poland from recovery funds

The EU has approved over €5 billion (21.6 billion zloty) in grants and loans for Poland from the b...

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Part of Poland’s nuclear plans in question after negative assessment by security agency

Part of Poland’s plans to develop nuclear power has been thrown into doubt after the Internal Secu...

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Greek Islands Expect 50% Increase in Turkish Tourists Following Introduction of On-Arrival Visas

KEY TAKEAWAYSIntroducing one-week visas for Turkish tourists visiting the Greek islands is expected ...

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Romanian Transporters Call for Schengen Membership As Trucks Wait for 36 Hours at the Borders

KEY TAKEAWAYSThe National Union of Road Transporters from Romania (UNTRR) has raised concerns about ...

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Cost of rent in Poland up 62% since 2015, fifth-fastest rise in OECD

The cost of rent in Poland has risen by 62% since 2015, the fifth-fastest growth among 40 countries ...

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Historic Fiat car factory in Poland to close after 75 years

A historic factory in the Polish city of Bielsko-Biała, which has operated since 1948 and produced ...

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Flying from Germany will get more expensive from spring 2024

Due to an increased aviation tax, flying from airports in Germany is set to get more ...

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BVG announces plan for semi-automatic U-Bahn trains in Berlin

The BVG has formally announced that it is planning to purchase semi-automatic U-Bahn trains&nbs...

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Boeing opens its factory doors to all 737 MAX operators to restore trust

As Boeing looks to toughen its quality control checks in the wake of the Alaska Airline 737 MAX 9 pl...

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Austria, France and Italy lead charge against lab-grown meat

Vienna, Paris and Rome, along with nine other EU countries, are set to argue that meat grown in a la...

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India defers $602 mln plan to fill parts of strategic petroleum reserve

In the federal budget for 2023-24, the government had outlined a plan to purchase crude oil worth 50...

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Saudi Arabia goes big in Davos as it looks to become a top AI tech hub for the Middle East

KEY POINTSSaudi Arabia’s delegation came out in force in Davos as the country looks to establish i...

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EU antitrust authority probes Lufthansa's ITA stake bid

The German airline has agreed to purchase a 41% stake in Italy's ITA, with an option to fully acquir...

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Deutsche Telekom rated as Europe's most valuable brand for 2024

Placing among the likes of Apple and Amazon, Deutsche Telekom has been rated as one of the most valu...

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Poland records EU’s second-highest annual rise in house prices

Poland recorded the European Union’s second-highest annual growth in house prices in the latest fi...

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Iconic department store KaDeWe preparing insolvency application, report claims

The world-famous Berlin department store KaDeWe is preparing an insolvency application, reports from...

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German inflation falls to +2,9 percent, the lowest value since June 2021

Provisional figures from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) have found that the German inflat...

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Some EU countries use the eurozone as a credit card, with Germany picking up the tab – new research

Europe is home to many languages, varied geography and different cultures. And until fairly recently...

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State energy giant Orlen sold assets to Saudis for billions below value, finds Polish audit office

Poland’s Supreme Audit Office (NIK) has found that state energy giant Orlen sold assets to Saudi A...

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Political turbulence challenges Poland's ambitious "mega-airport" proposals.

Poland’s new government has announced a pause and “audit” of one of its predecessor...

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2023 figures: Berlin S-Bahn services were the most punctual in Germany

Punctuality standards for transportation have been slipping for a few years, but 2023 figu...

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German housing market sees biggest price drop in 60 years

Figures from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW) have revealed that the cost of property ...

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FlyDubai to launch flights from Lithuania

One more new air carrier is set to enter the Lithuanian market – FlyDubai, a subsidiary of the UAE...

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Ver.di declares strike impacting operations at seven airports in Germany.

Ver.di has announced that Lufthansa ground staff will commence a strike from the early hours of Febr...

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Establish Your Own Business While on a Polish Visa

Establish Your Company on a Polish VisaWhy Opt for Poland to Start Your Business:Poland's central Eu...

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Von der Leyen declares in Warsaw that Brussels will release Poland's €137 billion of withheld EU funds

Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, announced during her visit to Warsaw...

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Authorities have mandated that Thaipark in Berlin relocate from Preußenpark

Berlin's Thaipark food market, a weekly event held at Preußenpark in the Charlottenburg district, m...

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Nearly half of freelancers in Germany are struggling to find clients

Freelance workers in Germany are struggling to find employment at the moment, a new survey from...

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Poland finalizes a $2.5 billion agreement with the United States for an air defense system.

Poland has recently inked a $2.5 billion (10 billion zloty) contract with the United States for an a...

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How much grain is Poland importing from Ukraine and Russia?

Grain imports from Russia to Poland doubled in 2023, which was the fifth-largest rise among EU membe...

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Deutschlandticket increases passenger numbers by 16 percent

Deutsche Bahn has seen passenger numbers increase by 16 percent, largely thanks to the Deutschl...

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Owner Of Indian Restaurant In UK Gets Jail For Misusing Covid Loan

Insolvency Service analysis of Shaa's transactions indicated he transferred the funds into his perso...

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60-hour Lufthansa strike expected to impact 200.000 passengers

Ver.di has announced that ground staff working for Lufthansa at German airports ...

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Lufthansa crowned as Europe’s Leading Airline for 2024.

Amidst widespread strikes by thousands of cabin crew and ground staff, Lufthansa, the German flag-ca...

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DTEK, based in Ukraine, plans to construct its inaugural energy facility in Poland.

Ukraine's leading private energy company has secured rights to develop its inaugural battery sto...

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Travelers continue to be uncertain about the regulations surrounding single-entry Schengen visas, as searches for their validity have surged by 5000%.

Here are the main points to remember: Searches regarding the validity of single-entry visas ha...

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In July, a 29-euro transportation ticket for traveling from Berlin will be introduced.

The Berlin senate has announced the imminent release of the city’s 29-euro public transport ti...

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Business executives urge the Polish government to refrain from abandoning the "mega-airport" initiative.

A prominent group of Polish business leaders has urged the government not to abandon the previous ad...

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The Saudi minister describes Pakistan as a "favorable" destination for investments.

Finance Minister Aurangzeb reaffirms the government's determination to support traders and inves...

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Tesla mandates a work-from-home day for its Brandenburg factory staff.

A spokesperson has announced that production at Tesla's Grünheide plant, located southeast ...

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Korean government has pledged $9.8 million to facilitate the creation of green jobs in Pokhara.

The Republic of Korea's government has committed to providing a grant of USD 9.8 million to fost...

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UN projects Pakistan’s economy to grow by 2% in 2024

IMF Program Expected to Stabilize Economy and Boost Foreign Reserves, Says Report Pakistan, facin...

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According to Microsoft's president, "Poland is the ideal location to expand your tech business."

Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith has urged global tech firms to invest in Poland, empha...

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Bangladesh approves plan to import 40MW of electricity from Nepal

Bangladeshi media reports indicate that the electricity will be traded at 8.17 Bangladeshi Taka per ...

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G7 Summit Live Updates: After Macron, Modi Meets with Rishi Sunak; Next Up is Ukraine’s Zelenskyy

G7 Summit 2024 Updates: PM Modi to Hold Bilateral Meeting with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni; China to b...

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Britain Grants Special Trading Preferences to Nepal

Key Points 1. The UK government confirms Nepal will continue to benefit from the Developing Count...

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The IMF has established 33 requirements for the forthcoming two loan installments.

Bangladesh must meet 33 new conditions by June next year to qualify for the next two disbursements u...

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Qatar's Amir Scheduled to Attend Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Kazakhstan

Sheikh Tamim and President Tokayev to Discuss Doha and Astana’s Relations Qatar’s Ami...

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BVG unveils one of the world's longest trams in Berlin, Germany

Berlin’s local public transport association has introduced a new tram for the city. The Urbanl...

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EU Greenlights €194m Offshore Wind Farm Terminal in Poland

The European Commission has approved Poland's plans to allocate approximately €194 million ...

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Elon Musk opens "Giga Rave Cave" nightclub beneath Brandenburg factory

South African billionaire Elon Musk has opened a nightclub beneath Tesla’s gigafactory in Gr&u...

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Global IT Outage Disrupts Air Travel in EU: Discover Your Eligibility for Compensation

Key Takeaways 1. A global outage on Microsoft systems has caused travel chaos across Europe and t...

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Qatar Airways to Unveil its Latest Business Class Innovation: The ‘Next Gen’ of Luxury

Qatar Airways to Showcase Its Latest Business Class Innovation at Farnborough Airshow Qatar Airwa...

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Poland achieves the fastest GDP growth in the EU

Poland achieved the highest annual and quarterly GDP growth in the EU during the second quarter of 2...

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IKEA plans to launch a secondhand resale platform in Germany

In December, IKEA plans to globally launch IKEA Preowned, an online marketplace where customers can ...

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Poland's eSky Acquires Thomas Cook, the World's Oldest Travel Brand

Polish travel group eSky has reached an agreement to acquire Thomas Cook, the world’s oldest t...

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German Government Unveils Billion-Euro Funding Package for Start-Ups

The German Government Launches 12-Billion Euro WIN Initiative to Support Start-Ups Berlin Introdu...

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Tesla Criticized for Making Home Visits to Sick Employees in Berlin a Standard Practice

Berlin Tesla Gigafactory Chief Criticized for Normalizing Home Visits to Employees on Sick Leave ...

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PM Modi Confident India Will Surpass Projected Economic Growth Rate

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the government's commitment to reducing inequality while...

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Airfare Prices from Amsterdam Set to Rise as Schiphol Airport Increases Fees

Key Points 1. Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam has announced updated airline fees. 2. Ticket prices...

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