Cold snap puts cities on alert
Several provinces in China are bracing themselves for a severe cold snap with storms and heavy snowfall. Freezing temperatures are even forecast for Shanghai.
By Fabian Peltsch
Several provinces in China are bracing themselves for a severe cold snap with storms and heavy snowfall. Freezing temperatures are even forecast for Shanghai.
By Fabian Peltsch
Negotiations on Article 6 at COP28 have failed. Thus, discussions on the structure of international carbon markets continue, although observers consider this to be a positive development.
By Lukas Knigge
After lengthy negotiations, the coalition leaders in Berlin have reached an agreement on the 2024 budget. Robert Habeck's Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Protection has been hit particularly hard by cuts.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The EU Commission wants to clear the way for €10 billion in previously blocked EU funds to be paid out to Hungary. The Budapest government had fulfilled the conditions imposed by Brussels in the area of the independence of the judiciary.
By Markus Grabitz
According to insiders, digital giant Apple wants to open its cell phone payment system to other payment processors. This is likely an attempt by the company to avoid a billion-euro fine from the EU.
By Redaktion Table
Norway donates 50 million US dollars to the Amazon Fund. By doing so, it recognizes Brazil's efforts to end deforestation.
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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has spoken out in favor of a two-state solution for Israel in a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart.
By Fabian Peltsch
Six provinces have received a reprimand from Beijing for falsifying statistics. The National Bureau of Statistics called on them to take better action against data falsification – and to submit a report.
By Fabian Peltsch
Chip manufacturer Changxin is postponing its IPO due to the difficult market environment. Instead, it wants to raise fresh capital for further expansion via a financing round with investors.
By Redaktion Table
Beijing has announced that it will give six more African countries duty-free access to the Chinese market. The government wants to import more agricultural products and food.
By Andreas Sieren