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Wind turbines: What about abrasion?: Wind turbines produce abrasion. This can release microplastics and particulate matter. We investigate whether this has ...
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Wind turbines: What about abrasion?
Audi is turning its back on electric cars - | Expert: "Politicians have deceived the manufacturers"
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Audi is turning its back on electric cars - | Expert:
Audi wants to cut up to 7,500 jobs in Germany: Following VW, the car manufacturer Audi also wants to cut thousands of jobs. This involves up to 7 ...
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Audi wants to cut up to 7,500 jobs in Germany
Quick Glance: Audi Announces Major Job Cuts by 2029
  • Audi plans to eliminate a total of 7,500 jobs in Germany by 2029 to save over one billion euros annually.

  • Job security is extended until 2033, with no layoffs occurring until then.

  • The cuts will mainly affect indirect roles, focusing on reducing bureaucracy, while the company invests eight billion euros in its German facilities.

  • IG Metall members will receive an additional bonus starting in 2026, and Audi commits to producing the Q3 in Ingolstadt.
Accident after illegal car race on the A81 near Ilsfeld: Police seek VW driver: During an illegal car race on the A81 between Ilsfeld and Mundelsheim on Thursday ...
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Accident after illegal car race on the A81 near Ilsfeld: Police seek VW ...
Audi to cut 7,500 jobs as Germany’s auto industry struggles: Volkswagen’s Audi luxury brand has announced it will cut thousands of jobs over the next few years ...
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Audi to cut 7,500 jobs as Germany’s auto industry struggles
EU sanctions plans for Russian fertilizer: Are prices about to explode?: If the EU implements new import restrictions on fertilizers from Russia ...
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EU sanctions plans for Russian fertilizer: Are prices about to explode?
Farmers are fed up: Nutrias threaten agriculture: Farmers in northern Germany are fed up with nutrias. The rodents threaten agriculture ...
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Farmers are fed up: Nutrias threaten agriculture
During a soccer match: Farmer drives a tractor across the pitch: In Bavaria, a farmer drove his tractor across the pitch during a soccer match ...
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During a soccer match: Farmer drives a tractor across the pitch
M23 rebels push further east attacking another town ignoring calls for ceasefire | Africanews
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M23 rebels push further east attacking another town ignoring calls for ...
Quick Glance: M23 Rebels Withdraw from Peace Talks
  • M23 rebels have pulled out of peace talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo's government following EU sanctions imposed on them and Rwandan officials.

  • Despite the withdrawal, Congo President Felix Tshisekedi agreed to send a delegation to Luanda for negotiations after initially refusing to engage with M23.

  • The conflict, rooted in the aftermath of Rwanda's 1994 genocide, has escalated significantly, with M23 capturing key eastern Congo cities.

  • Rwanda severed diplomatic ties with Belgium after it called for EU actions against Kigali, accusing Belgium of fostering negative perceptions of Rwanda.
This is what the WLV is demanding from the new government: For people to regain confidence, a completely different approach to politics is needed ...
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This is what the WLV is demanding from the new government
Large automotive supplier with over 1,000 employees insolvent: "We are extremely disappointed"
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Large automotive supplier with over 1,000 employees insolvent:
Horsch expands tine drill range with Sprinter 6.25 CO: The new Sprinter 6.25 CO tine seed drill from Horsch plants the seed directly into the stubble ...
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Horsch expands tine drill range with Sprinter 6.25 CO
It's no longer worthwhile - | This large potato producer is ceasing operations
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It's no longer worthwhile - | This large potato producer is ceasing ...
Hermann the rooster lives at a motorway service station and keeps the police on their toes
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Hermann the rooster lives at a motorway service station and keeps the ...
Soon also in retail stores: Volkswagen is banking on currywurst sales: With 8.5 million sold, the VW currywurst is one of the German car manufacturer's top ...
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Soon also in retail stores: Volkswagen is banking on currywurst sales
China is coming, Trump is blocking: Things are getting tight for Friedrich Merz: The German auto industry is caught between two fronts: The Chinese are pushing ...
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China is coming, Trump is blocking: Things are getting tight for Friedrich ...
The Māori economy is more diverse and wealthier than ever: Once dominated by agriculture, forestry and fishing, the Māori economy is diversifying.
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The Māori economy is more diverse and wealthier than ever
Volkswagen: VW builds a bridge to the startup world: Development costs at Europe's largest automaker are consistently high. To become more efficient ...
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Volkswagen: VW builds a bridge to the startup world
Citroën e-C3 tested: Saving with charm - | VW would like to have this car today: VW customers still have to wait, but Citroën already offers an entry-level ...
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Citroën e-C3 tested: Saving with charm - | VW would like to have this car ...
Financial package in the Bundestag: More money for climate protection than ever before
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Financial package in the Bundestag: More money for climate protection than ...
This butter wasn’t made from plants or animals—it was made with methane: California-based startup Savor makes fats and oils without any agriculture ...
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This butter wasn’t made from plants or animals—it was made with methane
Deutsche Bank: 647 employees earn one million euros or more: Germany's largest financial institution pays its management team generously ...
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Deutsche Bank: 647 employees earn one million euros or more
Quick Glance: Rwanda Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Belgium
  • Rwanda announced on Monday the severance of diplomatic relations with Belgium, expelling all Belgian diplomats amid accusations of Belgium undermining Kigali during the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

  • This decision followed a fiery speech by President Paul Kagame, who condemned Belgium for its historical actions against Rwanda.

  • Belgium's foreign affairs minister called the move disproportionate and stated that they would also declare Rwandan diplomats persona non grata.

  • The EU has imposed sanctions on several senior Rwandan military commanders connected to the ongoing conflict in the DRC.
Volkswagen Group credit rating downgraded: A rating agency has downgraded the Volkswagen Group's credit rating. These are the reasons.
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Volkswagen Group credit rating downgraded
Seat Cupra posts record figures for 2024: Seat and Cupra are making a significant contribution to the Volkswagen Group's "Core" brand group achieving a solid ...
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Seat Cupra posts record figures for 2024
Volkswagen's Audi to cut 7,500 jobs in administration, development by 2029: Volkswagen's Audi will cut up to 7,500 jobs in Germany by 2029 in areas like ...
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Volkswagen's Audi to cut 7,500 jobs in administration, development by 2029
Almost 60% of our electricity came from renewable energy sources last year: Electricity generation from renewable energies continued to rise by 2.3% ...
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Almost 60% of our electricity came from renewable energy sources last year
A farmer's farm office without paperwork: Digital accounting instead of paper chaos - | How digital office management makes Regina Puvogel's farm more ...
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A farmer's farm office without paperwork
Take mouse damage on arable land and grassland seriously: Mouse damage can become a problem, especially on areas with minimal tillage or direct sowing ...
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Take mouse damage on arable land and grassland seriously
M23 rebels enter another eastern Congo town, defying calls for ceasefire: Rwanda-backed M23 rebels pressed deeper into Congolese territory a day after Congo and ...
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M23 rebels enter another eastern Congo town, defying calls for ceasefire
Tree felling with a cable winch: Expert course shows safe technology: Working correctly with a cable winch: An expert shows forest owners how to fell trees ...
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Tree felling with a cable winch: Expert course shows safe technology
VW cashes in: Traton shares are cashed in: VW is selling part of its Traton shares and reducing its stake to approximately 87.5%, aiming for up to €392 million ...
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VW cashes in: Traton shares are cashed in
Christiane Benner now on the VW supervisory board: The employee representatives on the supervisory board at Volkswagen AG are getting a new face ...
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Christiane Benner now on the VW supervisory board
New fertilizer spreaders from Nexat and Amazone in use in Brazil and Romania: The unique Nexat system vehicle can now also fertilize. Amazone has developed a 20 ...
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New fertilizer spreaders from Nexat and Amazone in use in Brazil and ...
Restoring agriculture in Ukraine costs €51 billion: €51 billion would be needed to fully restart the war-torn agriculture in Ukraine. However ...
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Restoring agriculture in Ukraine costs €51 billion
"People's Tank" to combat the VW crisis: Experts celebrate military production at the car manufacturer
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Rheinmetall CEO: VW plant in Osnabrück well-suited for military equipment: Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger has described the VW plant in Osnabrück as ...
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Rheinmetall CEO: VW plant in Osnabrück well-suited for military equipment
EU states approve ban on flufenacet: The majority of EU countries have approved the ban on the active ingredient flufenacet. There still appears to be a need for ...
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EU states approve ban on flufenacet
Young bulls hold up - | Cows are becoming increasingly scarce: The future outlook for bulls is positive. Because beef is scarce and expensive worldwide ...
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Young bulls hold up - | Cows are becoming increasingly scarce
Are wood prices skyrocketing? - | Wood exports and the new timber boom are having an impact
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Are wood prices skyrocketing? - | Wood exports and the new timber boom are ...
Lull slows wind power - | power-rich summer expected: Every energy month is different: The lull in the electricity market continues. The performance of the PV ...
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Lull slows wind power - | power-rich summer expected
Battery manufacturer Northvolt files for insolvency: Northvolt's restructuring team has concluded that filing for insolvency is the only solution to save the ...
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Battery manufacturer Northvolt files for insolvency
Quick Glance: Northvolt Declares Bankruptcy - Industry Implications
  • Swedish battery company Northvolt has declared bankruptcy, while operations in Germany will continue for now.

  • Despite efforts to secure investors, the bankruptcy filing became necessary as debts soared to 58 billion kronor.

  • The insolvency significantly impacts employees and the European automotive industry, which relies on self-sufficiency in battery production.

  • German Economy Minister Robert Habeck expressed hope for a new investor to stabilize the company.
Accident in Haiterbach - | Driver crashes into garage wall and dies: During the night from Saturday to Sunday, a 22-year-old man drove his VW on Nagolder Straße ...
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Accident in Haiterbach - | Driver crashes into garage wall and dies
Porsche Crisis: What's Behind the Strange Figures of the Decline: After years of growth, Porsche is currently in decline. A slump in profits, high costs ...
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Porsche Crisis: What's Behind the Strange Figures of the Decline
Dairy farm gives up: Hundreds of dairy cows and calves are being sold: A dairy farm in Brandenburg is giving up. It is the largest cattle farm in the district ...
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Dairy farm gives up: Hundreds of dairy cows and calves are being sold
VW: This is how Volkswagen wants to get out of the crisis: 2024 was a difficult year for Volkswagen. Now the company wants to get going again ...
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VW: This is how Volkswagen wants to get out of the crisis
Volkswagen open to building military equipment for German army: Volkswagen has said it is willing to consider building equipment for the German military as part ...
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Volkswagen open to building military equipment for German army
By 37 percent: BMW also reports a drastic drop in profits: After years of extreme profits, things are currently going downhill for car manufacturers - | and the ...
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By 37 percent: BMW also reports a drastic drop in profits
Quick Glance: BMW's Profit Drop: Challenge or Opportunity?
  • BMW reported a 37% decline in profit for 2024 to €7.7 billion, attributed to weak sales in China and supplier issues.

  • Revenue decreased by 8.4% to €142 billion, but BMW anticipates rising demand this year despite challenging market conditions.

  • Industry experts view current figures in light of historical record profits and caution against a looming crisis requiring structural adjustments.

  • Competition in the electric vehicle market is increasing, while BMW has boosted its EV sales and invested in research and development to ensure long-term growth.
Skoda posts another record profit: Unlike at Volkswagen in Wolfsburg, the mood at Skoda is good. But they don't want to rest on their laurels ...
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Skoda posts another record profit
Poultry farming combines animal welfare and climate protection: The mood in the poultry industry is currently good: Meat is on the rise. Demand for chicken meat ...
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Poultry farming combines animal welfare and climate protection
Paper mill closes: Farmers lose important timber customer: UPM paper mill in Ettringen ends production. Forest farmers are thus losing an important customer for ...
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Paper mill closes: Farmers lose important timber customer
Part-time farming: Do I need permission from a new employer?: Do you run your farm as a part-time job and want to take on a new job as an employee? Our expert ...
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Part-time farming: Do I need permission from a new employer?
Car manufacturer: VW subsidiary Skoda increases profits by almost a third: Unlike its parent company, things are currently going well at Skoda ...
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Car manufacturer: VW subsidiary Skoda increases profits by almost a third
M23 rebels withdraw from Congo peace talks citing EU sanctions | Africanews: The Rwanda-backed rebels who captured key areas of Congo's mineral-rich east said ...
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M23 rebels withdraw from Congo peace talks citing EU sanctions | ...
The supply of piglets is becoming scarcer: The piglet market is increasingly showing signs of a sustainable reduction in sow farming. This doesn't just apply ...
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The supply of piglets is becoming scarcer
Free farmers call for protests in Bad Frankenhausen: The Free Farmers from Thuringia are calling on their colleagues across the country to protest against ...
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Free farmers call for protests in Bad Frankenhausen
Volkswagen, Mercedes, BMW: | "This problem must be solved," demands automotive professor Dudenhöffer
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Volkswagen, Mercedes, BMW: |
Why rolling promotes grain growth and tillering: The use of a roller on grain in spring can be useful under certain circumstances. Read here when this is the ...
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Why rolling promotes grain growth and tillering
Rwanda-backed rebels enter mineral-rich town in Congo, defying ceasefire calls | Africanews
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Rwanda-backed rebels enter mineral-rich town in Congo, defying ceasefire ...
Porsche SE: No sale of VW shares planned: The Porsche and Piëch families deny reports of the sale of VW shares. They hold the majority of voting rights through ...
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Porsche SE: No sale of VW shares planned
Deutsche Bank: 647 employees receive one million or more: Germany's largest financial institution pays its management team generously ...
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Deutsche Bank: 647 employees receive one million or more
Volkswagen’s ID.1 entry-level EV will be here sooner than expected, thanks to Rivian
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Volkswagen’s ID.1 entry-level EV will be here sooner than expected ...
AI in crop protection: Digital yellow tray revolutionizes pest control: In Lower Saxony, more and more farmers are relying on innovative technologies such as ...
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AI in crop protection: Digital yellow tray revolutionizes pest control
Porsche SE: No sale of VW shares planned: Without the Porsche and Piëch families, virtually nothing would happen at Volkswagen. They hold the majority of voting ...
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Porsche SE: No sale of VW shares planned
WAZ Autopilot: Of bonus payments, profit slumps, and a success story: Employees at Volkswagen AG are to receive a bonus payment of €2,920 in May 2025 ...
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WAZ Autopilot: Of bonus payments, profit slumps, and a success story
Million-dollar salaries in Baden-Württemberg - | Top earners at DAX companies: 12 million euros and more: Some top earners in Baden-Württemberg could look ...
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Million-dollar salaries in Baden-Württemberg - | Top earners at DAX ...