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DWNews, Analysis and Service from Germany and Europe - in 30 LanguagesGermans at Russia's SPIEF: Who's really there?
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Russian officials and media claim German businesses are comming back to the St. Petersburg Economic Forum despite the war in Ukraine. But who is actually attending Russia's flagship event this year?2026-06-04T12:13:00ZBusinessen77416709Iran war: Even a peace deal won't fix energy crunch
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The growing energy and supply chain crisis is unlikely to ease, even if the US and Iran step back from the brink. Experts warn that reopening the Strait of Hormuz and repairing infrastructure could take months or years.2026-06-04T07:43:00ZBusinessen77322623Saudi Arabia and Russia draw closer amid OPEC upheaval
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As Saudi Arabia and Russia deepen cooperation, their combined influence over global oil supply is growing. Could this shift the balance of power in energy markets?2026-06-03T13:03:00ZBusinessen77387950Who owns the billions in Germany's dormant bank accounts?
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Billions of euros sit untouched in dormant bank accounts in Germany. With heirs unaware and no central register in place, banks and politicians are debating who should ultimately control the money.2026-06-03T09:25:00ZBusinessen77167930How China keeps North Korea's economy alive
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Xi Jinping is visiting North Korea for the first time since 2019. Pyongyang relies on China for 95% of its legitimate trade; hacking, arms deals and remittances also help it stay afloat.2026-06-01T08:38:00ZBusinessen77295494German town prints its own cash to cut CO2 emissions
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It started as a school project to promote local businesses in a remote Bavarian region. Now, the "Chiemgauer" currency helps to cut emissions.2026-06-01T06:46:00ZEnvironmenten77167075Space race: Why Portugal is reaching for the stars
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A spaceport is being built on a small Portuguese island in the Atlantic. Is Portugal on the verge of becoming a space nation?2026-05-31T13:51:00ZWorlden77303795Suez, Panama canals charge for transit — why can't Hormuz?
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Iran has been widely condemned for demanding up to $2 million for vessels to ship through the Strait of Hormuz. DW explores the reasons why Egypt can charge for the Suez Canal and Panama for its waterway, but Iran can't.2026-05-28T15:35:00ZBusinessen77325707Iran war: Oil shortages threaten global energy security
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Strategic petroleum reserves are declining rapidly as countries release emergency crude supplies to cushion the economic impact of the Middle East conflict.2026-05-28T09:02:00ZBusinessen77313462Germany eyes heat pumps as Iran war drives energy costs up
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The war in the Middle East is threatening fossil fuel supplies and causing energy prices to rise in Germany. Could that drive a surge in demand for heat pumps?2026-05-27T13:11:00ZBusinessen77310083Ferrari unveils its first all-electric car, the 4-door Luce
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The Italian supercar giant has released images of what will be both its first ever pure EV, and its first car that can seat five people. The Luce eyes a younger clientele and the increasingly competitive Chinese market.2026-05-26T13:24:00ZNewsen77297459Will SpaceX's IPO fund life on Mars — and a trillionaire?
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SpaceX is launching history's biggest public listing, propelling Elon Musk's wealth into the stratosphere. DW explores whether the firm's out-of-this-world ambitions are truly cosmic or another black hole for investors.2026-05-25T16:27:00ZBusinessen77236838Kevin Warsh: Trump ally at the Federal Reserve?
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Never before has a chair of the US Federal Reserve been so controversial. Who is Kevin Warsh? Can he preserve the Fed's independence, or will he become Donald Trump's puppet?2026-05-22T21:54:00ZBusinessen77248236US or Iran: Who will win the Hormuz endurance game?
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Tehran is betting that its sanctions‑hardened economy can outlast the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Washington, meanwhile, is contending with elevated oil prices, renewed inflation pressure and rising global recession risks.2026-05-22T18:19:00ZBusinessen77211690Will Germany's aviation tax cut lower ticket prices?
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The tax cut aims to ease the burden on the aviation industry and make flying slightly cheaper. However, some experts warn that it is unlikely to have a meaningful impact on ticket prices.2026-05-21T15:46:00ZBusinessen75022175How China became Russia's economic lifeline
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Hot on the heels of Donald Trump's visit, Russian President Vladimir Putin travels to Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping. DW explores how China's trade and financial support is helping keep Russia's economy afloat.2026-05-19T04:43:00ZBusinessen77193402Germany's crisis-hit chemical industry seeks revival
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Hit by high energy costs and regulation, Germany's chemical companies are scaling back production at home while expanding abroad. Can the trend be reversed?2026-05-18T10:20:00ZBusinessen77166282Germany and Japan test hydrogen future with BMW, Toyota cars
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During a recent visit to Japan, Germany's transport minister Patrick Schnieder toured hydrogen projects aimed at bringing the fuel into the mainstream.2026-05-17T08:25:00ZBusinessen77182456Who is Mario Draghi, this year's Charlemagne Prize winner?
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The Charlemagne Prize honors those who advance European unity. This year's winner is Italy's Mario Draghi, a former European Central Bank chief and a key architect of European stability during a time of economic crisis.2026-05-14T14:25:00ZWorlden77115925Honda reports first loss since 1957 as it waters down EV strategy, but shares rise on 2026 forecasts
https://www.dw.com/en/honda-reports-first-loss-since-1957-as-it-waters-down-ev-strategy-but-shares-rise-on-2026-forecasts/a-77158590?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf
The Japanese carmaker pursued an aggressive switch towards electric vehicles that it's now trying to walk back. Despite posting its first loss since 1957, its share price spiked on more buoyant predictions for 2026.2026-05-14T08:52:00ZNewsen77158590