Category: Germany

Inflation Eases Slightly in Germany and Spain

The New York Times – Business:
The pace of consumer price gains in the two countries eased in November, the latest in a series of indications that their economies might suffer less in the coming months than predicted.
Why Big Business Can’t Get Enough of the World Cup, Scandal and All

The New York Times – Business:
The World Cup in Qatar, which started this week, has been plagued by controversy — and yet companies and countries are tripping over themselves to be part of the show.
Who Has Qualified for the 2022 World Cup?

The New York Times – Sports:
The coaches have picked their players, the squads have arrived in Qatar and the schedule is set. But who has put together the winning team?
KFC Apologizes for Kristallnacht-linked Promotion

The New York Times – Business:
An automated push notification sent in error by KFC Germany conflated the infamous 1938 pogrom and “tender cheese with crispy chicken.”
For a Chef Beloved by the Art and Fashion Worlds, Flowers Make a Main Course

The New York Times – T Magazine:
At the artist Danh Vo’s farm north of Berlin, the restaurateur Rose Chalalai Singh created a lively lunch centered on the blossoms that grow there.
In a German ‘All Quiet on the Western Front,’ History Has a Starring Role

The New York Times – Movies:
More gruesome than previous film adaptations of the novel, a new Netflix feature looks to other conflicts past and present.
With Recession Looming, Big European Economies Still Show Some Growth

The New York Times – Business:
Germany surprised economists by expanding in the third quarter, but the French and Spanish economies both slowed down.
Three Inquiries, but No Answers to Who Blew Holes in Nord Stream Pipelines

The New York Times – Business:
Denmark, Germany and Sweden are all investigating the ruptured pipeline sites, but they remain tight-lipped over who might have caused the damage and why.
As Inflation Stalks Europe, Leaders Shudder

The New York Times – Business:
The downfall of Britain’s prime minister served as a warning to all of the political peril that awaits those who fail to address the erosion of living standards, no matter the cause.
France Sends Gas to Germany to Offset Russia Supply Cuts

The New York Times – Business:
The shipment of natural gas, through a reopened pipeline connection, is part of a deal that calls for Germany to supply electricity to France.
Lufthansa Says Apple AirTags Are Once Again Allowed in Checked Bags

The New York Times – Travel:
The airline reversed itself Wednesday, saying it had consulted with German aviation authorities, who agreed that Bluetooth trackers were safe for passengers to use.
Lufthansa Says Passengers Can’t Use Apple AirTags to Track Checked Bags

The New York Times – Travel:
It appears to be the sole airline saying that international standards don’t allow passengers to use the Bluetooth devices in the cargo hold. Apple said that regulators allow their use for all baggage.