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DAX Slumps on Renewed US-EU Trade Tensions FRANKFURT, 20 January 2026 – Germany’s benchmark DAX 40 index closed at its lowest level in two weeks on Monday, pressured by renewed fears of a transatlantic trade war after US President Trump announced new tariffs on imports from several European nations, including Germany. The Tariff Threat In […]

Parloa: Berlin’s AI Unicorn Transforming Customer Service with Agentic Agents Berlin, 19 January 2026 – In a significant milestone for the European technology sector, Berlin-based artificial intelligence startup Parloa cemented its status as a German unicorn in 2025. The company, which specialises in Agentic AI for customer experience, secured a $120 million (approximately €106 million)

ZDF Streaming Portal Surpasses Commercial Rivals in German Market Reach MAINZ, 19 January 2026 – Germany’s public broadcaster ZDF has successfully transformed its traditional media library into a modern streaming portal, now reaching more than 60% of the population aged 14 and above. According to the latest ARD/ZDF media usage study, the public broadcasting streaming

Beyond the Ballroom: The Cultural Reckoning of Bridgerton’s Third Season 19 January 2026 – Nearly two years after its release, the legacy of *Bridgerton*’s third season continues to spark debate. While the Netflix behemoth shattered its own viewership records in May and June 2024, the critical and fan response to the “Polin” love story proved

Bishop Georg Bätzing: The Reforming Face of German Catholicism LIMBURG, 19 January 2026 – As the chairman of the German Bishops’ Conference, Bishop Georg Bätzing of Limburg has become the most prominent and polarising figure in German Catholicism. Since his election in 2020, he has championed a sweeping reform agenda known as the Synodal Way,

PIMCO Rides Income Fund Wave to Record Inflows, Sounds Caution on German Bonds FRANKFURT, 19 January 2026 – Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO) has solidified its position as the world’s premier active bond manager, attracting nearly $100 billion in net client inflows in 2024 alone. This remarkable resurgence, spearheaded by the stellar performance of the

TKMS: Germany’s Naval Powerhouse Charts New Course After Historic Spin-Off Kiel, 19 January 2026 – ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, now operating as the independent TKMS AG & Co. KGaA, has completed one of the most significant transformations in European defence industry history. Emerging from its former parent conglomerate, the company has cemented its status as a

The Rogan Paradox: Enduring Influence and Perpetual Controversy of the World’s Top Podcaster BERLIN, 18 January 2026 – For over 15 years, *The Joe Rogan Experience* has dominated the podcast charts, becoming a cultural phenomenon that blends long-form conversation with comedy, combat sports, and contentious political discourse. Host Joe Rogan, a 58-year-old former television host

From Notorious Slum to Coveted Destination: The Remarkable Story of London’s Seven Dials LONDON, 18 January 2026 – Nestled in the heart of Covent Garden, Seven Dials stands as one of London’s most distinctive urban landscapes. Its unique star-shaped layout, conceived in the 1690s, has witnessed a dramatic transformation from a byword for poverty and

Gil Ofarim Case: A False Accusation That Shook Germany’s Fight Against Antisemitism BERLIN, 18 January 2026 – The case of singer Gil Ofarim stands as one of Germany’s most consequential modern hoaxes, a saga that began with a viral video alleging antisemitism in 2021 and ended with a courtroom confession two years later. The incident