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Climate activists are targeting the Gigafactory in Berlin Friday owned by electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA). The factory was shut down in a precautionary measure ahead of the event. Here's the latest. What Happened: A planned expansion by Tesla in Germany is facing pushback from...

The news was trumpeted around the world: Germany, the European Union’s largest economy, surprised the global cannabis industry with the announcement of the legalization of cannabis for restricted recreational use, to be effective April 1. Additional regulations for collective private...

In a recent development, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), the parent company of Facebook, has announced that it will stop compensating news publishers for their content on the social media platform in Australia, France, and Germany. What Happened: Meta Platforms revealed on Wednesday that it will no...

A local water authority near Tesla Inc‘s (NASDAQ:TSLA) German gigafactory has reportedly accused the company of polluting local rivers, in what is a fresh environmental concern surrounding the EV-making plant. What Happened: The local water authority near Tesla’s Gigafactory in...

In a bid to secure military aid and sign bilateral security agreements, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to visit Germany and France amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. What Happened: Zelenskyy’s visit to Germany and France is scheduled for Friday. The primary objective of...

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) has announced plans to invest €3.2 billion ($3.44 billion) in Germany’s artificial intelligence (AI) sector over the next two years. This marks the company’s most significant investment in the country in four decades. What Happened: According to a Reuters...

Crypto Finance AG, a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse Group specializing in institutional-grade investment solutions for digital assets, has been granted four licenses by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin). These licenses authorize Crypto Finance (Deutschland) GmbH to...

Japan has lost its position as the world’s third-largest economy to Germany, indicating declining economic competitiveness and productivity, largely attributed to its aging population and declining birth rates. What Happened: As per government data released on Thursday, Japan’s...

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has increased prices on the Model Y SUV by as much as 2,500 euros (~$2,692) in Germany, after dropping them first in January. What Happened: As per Tesla’s Germany website, the company has raised prices on the base rear-wheel drive version of the electric SUV by 2,000...

Tesla Inc‘s (NASDAQ:TSLA) famed electric pickup, the Cybertruck, may soon be making its way to Germany for a display tour, following its successful showcase in China, as per a prediction by a user. What Happened: A user named Andre Fink speculated on social media platform X and Teslarati...

An investigation into copyright violations by the German state of Saxony led to the uncovering of 50,000 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) acquired using the proceeds of pirated works. What Happened: German authorities announced the seizure of almost 50,000 Bitcoins equivalent to around $2.1 billion after...

In a heartwarming yet shocking turn of events, long-lost twins who were separated and sold off at birth have found each other on TikTok and uncovered a dark truth about their past. What Happened: Identical twins, Amy Khvitia and Ano Sartania, were separated and sold shortly after birth. They...

In a recent interview, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a stark warning about the potential for the ongoing conflict with Russia to escalate into a global conflict. He has also called for increased support from Western nations. What Happened: Zelenskyy, in an interview with...

Arnold Schwarzenegger is now embroiled in criminal tax proceedings in Germany. The former California governor and Hollywood star failed to declare a luxury watch upon his arrival in the country. What Happened: Schwarzenegger, 76, was detained at Munich Airport for over two hours on Wednesday, a...

Digital asset investment products saw a striking rebound in 2023, recording $2.25 billion in inflows, marking the third-largest year since 2017. This recovery was over 2.7 times greater than 2022's figures, according to Coinshares. A substantial portion of this recovery occurred in the...