Domain: welt.de

German national daily newspaper

Die Welt is a German national daily newspaper, published as a broadsheet by Axel Springer SE. Die Welt is the flagship newspaper of the Axel Springer publishing group, and considered a newspaper of record in Germany. Its leading competitors are the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, the Süddeutsche Zeitung and the Frankfurter Rundschau. The modern paper takes a self-described "liberal cosmopolitan" position in editing, but it is generally considered to be conservative.

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Dm to Sell Pharmacy-Only Medications Online Amidst German Pharmacy Decline

German drugstore chain dm will start selling non-prescription, pharmacy-only medications online due to a decreasing number of pharmacies in Germany (17,041 in 2023, lowest since 1978), rising healthcare costs, and anticipated regulatory changes. Dm aims to improve access to affordable healthcare pro...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Bayern Rejects Nkunku-Tel Swap, Focuses on Bundesliga Title

Amidst transfer speculation surrounding players like Christopher Nkunku and Mathys Tel, FC Bayern München sporting director Christoph Freund confirmed the club's commitment to maintaining its current squad and securing the Bundesliga title, focusing on winning upcoming matches and ongoing contract n...

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SPD Proposes €1 Billion to Boost Bavaria's Auto Industry

The SPD in Bavaria's state parliament proposed a €1 billion, two-year plan to boost the auto industry, using €900 million from state reserves and €100 million from a transformation fund, focusing on fast-charging stations (€500 million), battery technology (€250 million), and worker training (€125 m...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Syrian Man Fined for Attack on German Constitutional Court

A Syrian man, Sakr B., was arrested in Karlsruhe, Germany, after throwing a rock filled with feces at the Federal Constitutional Court, following similar attacks on the Chancellery and Interior Ministry in Berlin; he received an €2400 fine.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Germany Seizes Over €500 Million in Criminal Assets in 2023

German authorities seized over €500 million in criminally obtained assets in 2023, a €50 million increase from 2022, highlighting the growing effectiveness of asset forfeiture in combating organized crime and deterring future criminal activity.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Saxony-Anhalt Municipalities to Invest €15 Million in Administrative Building Renovations

Saxony-Anhalt municipalities plan €15 million in investments to renovate administrative buildings, driven by climate neutrality goals and evolving work structures; some need more space, others less due to remote work.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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German Startup Funding Rebounds, Bayern Overtakes Berlin

German startups rebounded from a funding crisis in 2024, raising €7 billion in venture capital—a €1 billion increase—with Bayern surpassing Berlin (€2.33 billion vs €2.17 billion) due to AI investments, while North Rhine-Westphalia also experienced considerable growth (€951 million).

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Signa's Hamburg Properties Sold for "385 Million

Three prime Hamburg properties previously owned by the insolvent Signa Group—the Kaufmannshaus ("165 million), Alsterarkaden ("130 million), and a Gänsemarkt plot ("90 million)—were sold to new investors, resolving financial issues and enabling the completion of stalled development projects. The cit...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Karlsruhe Zoo Welcomes Rare Polar Bear Cub, Takes Protective Measures

The Karlsruhe Zoo announced the birth of a polar bear cub to Nuka and Kap in December 2023. To protect the cub, the zoo sealed off the enclosure and limited access, monitoring the family via webcams. The cub's sex remains unknown, and a veterinary examination is planned in several weeks.

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Life on Land
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CSU Defends Four Billion Euro Mütterrente Expansion Amidst Criticism

The CSU's Markus Söder is defending a proposed four billion euro expansion of the Mütterrente, arguing its cost is less than spending on migration (50 billion euros) and the Bürgergeld (50 billion euros), despite criticism of it as a pre-election gift.

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Reduced Inequality
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Bremen's Expedited Election: Logistical Challenges Loom

Bremen's upcoming Bundestag election on February 23rd faces logistical hurdles due to its expedited timeline following the collapse of the Ampel coalition, impacting absentee ballot processing and election worker availability.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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China's Export Boom Masks Underlying Economic Weaknesses

China's 2024 exports reached a record $3.58 trillion, up 5.9% year-on-year, driven partly by pre-Trump administration stockpiling, while imports grew only 1.1%, leading to a near $1 trillion trade surplus; however, weakening domestic demand and trade tensions pose significant challenges.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth