Two telecommunications cables cut in the Baltic Sea in 48 hours prompted European officials to say Tuesday that they suspect “sabotage” and “hybrid warfare” linked to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The four countries affected by the cuts — Finland, Germany, Lithuania and Sweden — have all launched investigations, with Berlin and Swedish police saying they … Read more
Birkenstock is celebrating its 250th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the company is releasing a new content series that aims to showcase “two and a half centuries of quality, innovation and craftsmanship in images.” The book series, whose central work is the “Book of Birkenstock”, shows the “diverse design skills and the profound cultural significance” … Read more
When you move into a new German house or apartment and decide to have a housewarming party, the first thing you will likely receive is bread and salt. The custom German gift is designed to ensure that the new household has enough food — and plenty of flavor! But the centuries-old tradition also symbolizes prosperity, … Read more
The ordinance approved by the Los Angeles City Council codifies the protection of migrants in municipal law in the second-largest US city. The move follows President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to carry out mass deportations of immigrants. Source link
The Greven-based logistics service provider Fiege has started building a state-of-the-art multi-user logistics center in Borna, southeast of Leipzig. By late summer 2025, around 38,000 square meters of logistics space as well as office, administrative and social rooms will be built on a site measuring around 80,000 square meters. The logistics center is designed as … Read more
After the Steffen Schraut collection at QVC in the shoe sector – produced by the Rhineland-Palatinate shoe specialist Kennel & Schmenger – was very well received, the designer brand with Abro is focusing on exclusive leather accessories. The capsule collection includes four models in two to three colors each. “We are a premium brand and … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump named Linda McMahon, the former head of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), to lead the department of education. McMahon left WWE in 2009 to run unsuccessfully for a US Senate seat, and has been a major donor to Trump’s presidential campaign. Source link
NCP-SP MP and Sharad Pawar’s daughter Supriya Sule on Wednesday rejected BJP’s allegations of her involvement in the alleged “cryptocurrency scam”. He said that his voice is not in the audio clip released by the saffron party. He said he was ready to answer all the questions raised by the BJP and claimed his innocence … Read more
After the success of Mücke 70, the strategy of also transporting marketing through events will be continued in 2025. The coming year will be under the motto of brand emotionalization in order to continue the 2024 realignment. The key date set for next year is the reopening of the location in Rödental on April 26, … Read more
The winners of the campaign – one per federal state – represent 16 stores of different types and sizes. On November 16th they were named “Favorite Store 2024” with the “Kauf Lokal” award. Also there: Ranzenfee & Suitcase Troll with the branch in Berlin. “We are thrilled that the Stratmann family has once again received … Read more