As president of Volkswagen of America, he pushed the “Think Small” ad campaign that helped create a counterculture icon.
Category: Germany
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Carl Hahn Dies at 96; Made the VW Beetle Ubiquitous
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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.
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German Tax Schemer Hanno Berger Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison
The New York Times – Business:Hanno Berger, a former lawyer and tax adviser, was at the center of a scandal that cost Germany nearly $300 million.
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Inside the Prisoner Swap That Freed Brittney Griner
The New York Times – Sports:U.S. officials say Moscow had been pushing for the release of a Russian assassin being held in Germany before finally agreeing to release Ms. Griner for Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer.
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Advice for Europeans: Bundle Up and Get Ready for Outages
The New York Times – Business:As temperatures drop amid an energy crisis, governments say power blackouts may be necessary to conserve electricity.
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Werner Franke, Who Exposed East German Doping Program, Dies at 82
The New York Times – Sports:In the 1990s, he and his wife unearthed documentary evidence of the illicit, state-sponsored drug program that propelled the country to Olympic glory.
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Kornel Mundruczo Brings Powerful Imagery to Wagner and Film
The New York Times – Music:Kornel Mundruczo’s varied career has included the Oscar-nominated movie “Pieces of a Woman,” stage productions across Europe and now, “Lohengrin.”