Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

German Statistical Office (Destatis): Germany inflation rate measured by consumer price index expected to be 0.9% on an annual average in 2014 vs. 2013

WIESBADEN, 07-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The inflation rate in Germany as measured by the consumer price index is expected to be 0.9% on an annual average in 2014 as compared with 2013. Based on the results available so far, the Federal Statistical … Read the full press release

German Statistical Office (Destatis): 42.6 million persons resident in Germany were in employment in 2014, 0.9 % increase on a year earlier

WIESBADEN, 07-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In 2014, an average 42.6 million persons resident in Germany were in employment, which was an increase of 372,000 or 0.9 % on a year earlier. According to first provisional calculations of the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), … Read the full press release

Bosch Group completed its acquisition of Siemens’s 50 percent share in BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH following the antitrust authorities’ approval

Antitrust authorities give green light Company to be known in the future as BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Household-appliance manufacturer to be run as a largely independent operation Expansion of activities in connected buildings and appliances Stuttgart and Munich, 07-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — On … Read the full press release

Bosch Sensortec unveils the world’s first environmental sensor combining pressure, humidity, temperature and indoor air quality

World’s first environmental sensor combining pressure, humidity, temperature and indoor air quality Equips mobile devices and wearables with indoor air quality measurement Expands existing product family of environmental sensors Low power consumption and tiny package Stuttgart, 07-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Expanding … Read the full press release

Bosch presents automated driving solutions at the Vehicle Intelligence Marketplace during the CES in Las Vegas, January 6-9, 2015

K.I.T.T. replica co-stars at the CES in Las Vegas Test cars fitted with Bosch technology can already drive themselves Bosch is developing automated driving in California and Germany Bosch sensors are the eyes and ears of modern vehicles Bosch iBooster … Read the full press release

Bosch showcases intelligent solutions designed to enable consumers to lead convenient, efficient, and secure lives at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2015

Designed for a convenient, efficient, and secure life Smart thermostat and smart home appliances make living more comfortable Smart mobility solutions: more safety and convenience on the road Assisted driving and eBike demos at the Vehicle Intelligence Marketplace Smart devices, … Read the full press release

Robert Bosch Chairman Dr. Werner Struth speech at the Bosch Press Conference, International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas

Stuttgart, 07-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ —  Dr. Werner Struth, Chairman, Robert Bosch LLC and Member of the Board of Management, Robert Bosch GmbH at the Bosch Press Conference, International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada (USA), January 5, 2015 Good morning, everyone! Thank you for … Read the full press release

BMW presents further laser functions for vehicles of the future at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES ) 2015 in Las Vegas

Munich/Las Vegas, 07-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES ) 2015 in Las Vegas, BMW is providing further evidence that it is a world leader in the development of Laserlight. Having already supplied its first models with Laserlight to … Read the full press release

Haier, Astronautics, and BASF present proof‑of‑concept wine cooler refrigerated by a magnetocaloric heat pump at CES, Jan. 6 – 9 in Las Vegas

Haier, Astronautics, and BASF present the first prototype of a magnetocaloric wine cooler at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas/Nevada Partners demonstrate the functional principle of innovative technology for energy efficient cooling Ludwigshafen, Germany and Las Vegas, Nevada, … Read the full press release

KfW improves its “Energy-Efficient Refurbishment” programme

5% increase in repayment bonuses for all KfW Efficiency House standards Binding right to grants for construction supervision FRANKFURT, 06-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — KfW improves its “Energy-Efficient Refurbishment” programme: The repayment bonuses for all KfW Efficiency House standards have become … Read the full press release

Edeka: Techno-Künstler H.P. Baxxter geht im Online-Clip auf Einkaufstour

• Vier begleitende E-Cards • Aktion zeigt EDEKA-Eigenmarkenprodukte zu günstigen Preisen HAMBURG, 06-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — EDEKA startet mit einem überraschenden Online-Clip in das neue Jahr: H.P. Baxxter, Frontmann der Techno-Erfolgsband Scooter, stimmt beim EDEKA-Einkauf seinen Hit „How much is … Read the full press release

The international derivatives markets of Eurex Group ended 2014 with turnover of approximately 2.1 billion contracts

FRANKFURT, 05-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Eurex: The international derivatives markets of Eurex Group ended 2014 with a turnover of approximately 2.1 billion contracts (2013: 2.2 billion contracts). The total volume for 2014 splits into 1.5 billion contracts traded at Eurex Exchange … Read the full press release

Deutsche Börse announced it had €1.28 trillion turnover on its cash markets in 2014

FRANKFURT, 05-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Börse: In 2014, turnover at the cash markets of Deutsche Börse stood at €1.28 trillion (2013: €1.16 trillion). Order book turnover on Xetra, Börse Frankfurt and Tradegate stood at €108.9 billion in December (December 2013: … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bundesbank: The Federal Government will issue Treasury discount paper with 6 months maturity for sale by auction on 12 January 2015

Frankfurt am Main,  05-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — As already announced in the issuance calendar for the first quarter of 2015, the Federal Government will issue Treasury discount paper (“Bubills”) with a maturity of 6 months for sale by auction on 12 January 2015. … Read the full press release

BMW to present concept vehicle with lighting innovations we can expect in the future at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas from 6 to 9 January 2015

Intelligent laser lighting and OLED technology point the way to the future. Munich/Las Vegas, 05-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas from 6 to 9 January 2015, BMW presents a concept vehicle that showcases the kind … Read the full press release

BMW with more than 50 national and international awards in 2014

Prizes and awards attest the quality and sustainability of BMW products as well as the company’s innovation leadership. Munich, 29-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — BMW has concluded the year 2014, in every respect a successful one, with more than 50 national and international … Read the full press release

Destatis: total of 36,900 accidents occurred under the influence of alcohol during 2013 in Germany

WIESBADEN, 29-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Following Ascension Day (Father’s Day), New Year’s Day 2013 was the day of the year when most alcohol-related road traffic accidents occurred. The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reports that, on the first day of the new year, … Read the full press release

BMW ConnectedDrive Store will also be available in the USA from spring 2015

München/Las Vegas, 29-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — At BMW, connectivity between driver, vehicle and environment is about to get even simpler, even more personalised and even more flexible. The extensive range of digital services and features available under the umbrella of BMW … Read the full press release

American affiliate of Lone Star Funds to acquire HeidelbergCement’s Hanson Building Products for US$ 1.4 billion

Heidelberg, 29-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — HeidelbergCement announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement with an American affiliate of Lone Star Funds to sell its North American (excluding Western Canada) and United Kingdom building products business (collectively “Hanson Building Products”), … Read the full press release

Audi to invest €24 billion between 2015 and 2019, 70 percent of which to go into new models and technologies

Audi CEO Rupert Stadler: “We are strengthening our innovative areas and expanding the global production network” Axel Strotbek, CFO: “70 percent of all investments flow into new models and innovative technologies” Audi Chief Technical Officer Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg: “Focus on … Read the full press release