Priscilla Sims Brown’s atypical childhood has helped her lead a financial institution from a different perspective as Amalgamated Bank’s chief executive.
Category: Germany
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BASF to Cut 2,600 Jobs After a Year of High Energy Costs
The New York Times – Business:The German chemical giant blamed a drop in profits on stubbornly high natural gas prices and shifting global demand.
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China’s Leading Electric Carmaker Has Arrived in Germany
The New York Times – Business:BYD is a powerhouse in China and sells the most electric vehicles of any company in the world. Now it has a plan to attract buyers in Europe’s largest economy.
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Lufthansa Cancels Flights After Cable is Cut During Construction Work
The New York Times – Business:A cable cut during construction knocked systems offline for Lufthansa, Germany’s leading carrier, stranding thousands of travelers at Frankfurt Airport and elsewhere.
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The Artists Questioning Nostalgia for East Germany’s Past
The New York Times – T Magazine:Contemporary works are casting a new light on sentimentality for Communism.
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Solomon Perel, Jew Who Posed as a Hitler Youth to Survive, Dies at 97
The New York Times – Movies:His masquerade — a tale recounted in a memoir and in the film “Europa Europa” — saved his life. But “to this day,” he said, “I have a tangle of two souls in one body.”
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Carl Hahn Dies at 96; Made the VW Beetle Ubiquitous
The New York Times – Business:As president of Volkswagen of America, he pushed the “Think Small” ad campaign that helped create a counterculture icon.
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Investigating the Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage
The New York Times – Business:As investigators piece together clues, Russia has quietly taken steps to begin expensive repairs on the giant gas pipeline, complicating theories about who was behind September’s sabotage.
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Germany’s Energy Crisis Is a Cue to Chop Wood and Stock Up
The New York Times – Business:The high cost of natural gas and electricity is prompting many to prepare for outages and shortages. For some, it’s been a way of life for years.
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At German Christmas Markets, Smiles Shine Bright but Budgets Are Tight
The New York Times – Business:In Nuremberg, the stalls are open without Covid restrictions, and big crowds are returning to sip mulled wine and socialize. But amid economic uncertainty, visitors are spending less.
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Exploring the World in Miniature: A Model Train Lover’s Paradise in Hamburg
The New York Times – Travel:With some 53,000 feet of train track, the world’s largest model airport and an array of meticulously scaled-town cities, Miniatur Wunderland captivates all who enter its life-size doors.
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Craft Your Own D.I.Y. Hanukkah Menorah
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Creating your own candleholder can be a fun way to teach kids about the holiday — and to spread a bit of festive light.