Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Continental expands its Smart Access solution for convenient vehicle access via smartphone

Vehicle doors can be unlocked digitally in emergencies even when the car’s battery is flat No handle, no key: contactless door opener allows design freedom and improves comfort Continental Smart Access (CoSmA): a complete package providing hands-free and digital vehicle … Read the full press release

EWE 1H 2017: sales up to EUR 4,209.1 million

Half-year results reflective of challenging business enviroment Consolidated net income for the period falls again adjusted for non-recurring items in the previous year Operating EBIT slightly below that of previous year Capital expenditure higher in regional fibre-optic network expansion and … Read the full press release

EMBO: new TREM2 research suggests a new therapeutic target in Alzheimer’s disease treatment

Uncovering the molecular mechanism behind a rare genetic risk factor of Alzheimer’s disease points to a new therapeutic target HEIDELBERG, 04-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — A gene called triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2, or TREM2, has been associated with numerous … Read the full press release

DNV GL study: EU’s draft Electricity Directive risks distorting the energy retail market

DNV GL experts recommend the EU takes a wider view that allows member states to choose between different compensation models according to their market needs HAMBURG, 01-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — A new study carried out by independent experts from DNV GL … Read the full press release

Hapag-Lloyd 1H 2017: EBITDA and EBIT significantly higher than previous year

HAMBURG, 01-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — EBITDA and EBIT significantly higher than previous year / Transport volume up by 14% / Freight rates continue to recover / Integration and synergy delivery on track / First outlook including UASC In the first … Read the full press release

Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW) 1H 2017: Consolidated profit before tax up 8.0 percent YoY

STUTTGART, 01-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW) has improved its net profit in the first six months of 2017. In a still challenging environment, consolidated profit before tax rose by 8.0 percent to EUR 279 million (previous year: EUR … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bundesbank: low-interest-rate environment continues to weigh heavily on SME credit institutions in Germany

FRANKFURT, 31-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The low-interest-rate environment continues to weigh heavily on small and medium-sized credit institutions in Germany. This was established by the latest survey on the profitability and resilience of German financial institutions in a low-interest-rate environment, which … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bundesbank: Reopening of five-year Federal notes series 176 of 2017 (2022)

Frankfurt am Main, 31-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — As already announced in the issue calendar for the third quarter of 2017, the Federal Government will reopen once again the 0 % five-year Federal notes series 176 of 2017 (2022) due on 7 … Read the full press release

KfW Group: Providing junior employees with vocational training is vital to the survival of SMEs

SMEs provide training for 1.2 million apprentices and trainees – 90% of total Training intensity varies across states – Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland are leaders Microenterprises have few trainees or apprentices Frankfurt am Main, 31-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The number of trainees … Read the full press release

Destatis: the highest poverty risk in all of Germany recorded for Bremen

WIESBADEN, 31-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — In terms of the at-risk-of-poverty rate, the poverty risk was lowest in the southern Länder of Baden-Württemberg (11.9%) and Bayern (12.1%) in 2016. The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reports that the highest poverty risk in all of Germany was recorded for Bremen (22.6%), followed by Sachsen-Anhalt (21.4%) … Read the full press release

Destatis: agreed earnings up 3.8% in 2Q 2017 YoY

WIESBADEN, 31-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The collectively agreed earnings, as measured by the index of agreed monthly earnings including extra payments, increased by an average 3.8% in the second quarter of 2017 compared with the same quarter of the previous year. … Read the full press release

Destatis: 509,997 young people concluded new apprenticeship contracts in 2016

WIESBADEN, 31-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — A total of 509,997 young people concluded new apprenticeship contracts in 2016. This was a decrease of 1.3% compared with a year earlier. The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) also reports that management assistant for retail services … Read the full press release

Destatis: Germany inflation measured by the consumer price index expected at 1.8% in August 2017

WIESBADEN, 30-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The inflation rate in Germany as measured by the consumer price index is expected to be 1.8% in August 2017. Based on the results available so far, the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) also reports that the … Read the full press release

DHL implements innovative volume measurement solution called MetriX Freight

DHL Trade Fairs & Events uses gaming technology for its logistics services Time savings and more efficient dimensioning thanks to 3D camera technology BONN, 30-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — DHL is the official logistics partner of Messe Frankfurt. The specialists for … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom to introduce world’s first Virtual Reality (VR) game that helps scientists fight dementia

First consumer VR game where players can help to advance dementia research through gameplay Building on the success of the mobile game Sea Hero Quest, which collected the data of almost 3 million players worldwide VR game allows for more … Read the full press release

BASF to further improve the efficiency of its engineering and maintenance processes with SAP® Asset Intelligence Network

Ludwigshafen and Walldorf, Germany, 30-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF and SAP today announced the start of a project at BASF’s Ludwigshafen site to evaluate digital collaboration among business partners in the domain of engineering and maintenance. SAP® Asset Intelligence Network, a cloud-based … Read the full press release

#JETZTMAGENTA is Deutsche Telekom’s slogan at the IFA in Berlin

#JETZTMAGENTA – Deutsche Telekom spearheads the digital revolution Products and services displayed at the stand for fun-and-games extravaganza Thrilling live show offers highlights for all the family BONN, 30-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — With its pioneering role in the digital revolution, … Read the full press release

BMW: extraordinary pageant of new models and concept vehicles at the IAA Cars 2017 show in Frankfurt am Main

MUNICH, 30-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The new products unveiled at the 2017 Frankfurt show highlight the status of BMW as a manufacturer of vehicles that transmit unrivalled levels of emotional appeal with their inspirational design, trailblazing innovations and the driving pleasure … Read the full press release

BMW Group: BMW i3 and BMW i3s represent the future of urban mobility

MUNICH, 30-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The BMW i3 shows the way ahead to a new era of mobility. It is recognised the world over as a symbol of driving pleasure, sustainability and intelligent connectivity in the urban traffic environment, which is … Read the full press release

BMW Motorrad: The Pure&Crafted Festival’s third edition in Berlin with new home at Altes Kraftwerk Rummelsburg

MUNICH, 29-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The Pure&Crafted Festival’s third edition went out with a bang under yesterday’s starry late summer night sky. On the grounds of the Altes Kraftwerk Rummelsburg in Berlin, the festival appealed to its audience with a … Read the full press release