Europe

Not in favour of extending temporary cut to VAT: German finance minister

Editorial Bureau August 3, 2020

BERLIN (GERMANY) – German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said on Monday that he did not favour an extension of a temporary slash to the value added tax, which is meant to reinvigorate the economy which has been affected by the pandemic, said public broadcaster SWR. “It’s

Europe

Thousands hit the streets in Berlin to protest against COVID-19 curbs

Editorial Bureau August 1, 2020

BERLIN (GERMANY) – Thousands took to the streets in the Geman capital on Saturday to protest against the restrictions put in place to halt the spread of coronavirus. Protesters said they violated freedoms and personal rights. According to police, the protesters numbered almost 15,000 and it included libertarians, constitutional loyalists and sceptics. Members of the

Europe

Number of coronavirus cases rises by 955 in Germany, 7 fatalities

Editorial Bureau August 1, 2020

BERLIN (GERMANY) – The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Germany climbed by 955 to touch 209,653, according to data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases on Friday. The death tally rose by 7 to reach 9,148, according to the tally. (Photos syndicated via Reuters)This story has been edited by BH staff […]

Europe

Ifo survey shows German companies are gradually lifting furloughs

Editorial Bureau July 30, 2020

BERLIN (GERMANY) – According to a survey by the German economic institute Ifo showed on Thursday, the number of German companies where the workers have been employed on shortened working hours is gradually coming down, especially in the construction, services and retail sectors. In July, 42% of companies surveyed were still making use of the […]

Europe

Berlin to make COVID testing mandatory for travellers returning from risky countries

Editorial Bureau July 29, 2020

BERLIN (GERMANY) – German authorities are all set to make coronavirus screening mandatory for travellers returning from high-risk countries from next week. This was announced by a health ministry spokesperson during a briefing on Wednesday. On Monday, the government announced plans for free, mandatory coronavirus testing for holidamakers returning from high-risk

UK

Britain eyes France, Germany after imposing quarantine on those returning from Spain

Editorial Bureau July 27, 2020

LONDON (UK) – After imposing a two-week quarantine on those returning from Spain, Britain is closely scrutinising European destinations such as France and Germany. The quarantine for those visitors to Spain indicate that Europe is likely to face a second wave of economic turbulence as states scramble to stem the rising number of infections. Shares […]

Europe

Germany mulls mandatory COVID-19 testing for people returning from high-risk countries

Editorial Bureau July 25, 2020

BERLIN (GERMANY) – The German health minister said on Saturday that the country may introduce mandatory coronavirus testing for holidaymakers who return from high risk countries. This new measure comes after the number of new cases in the country reached a two-month high. Health Minister Jens Spahn said that the government would do everything possible […]

Europe

Number of infections in Germany rises to 204,183

Editorial Bureau July 24, 2020

BERLIN (GERMANY) – Germany on Friday witnessed a rise of 815 in the number of coronavirus cases, and the tally has risen to 204,183, according to data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases. The number of fatalities climbed by 10 to touch 9,111, according to the data. (Photos syndicated via Reuters)This story […]

Business

Pig prices in Germany remain stable as Toennies slaughterhouse reopens

Editorial Bureau July 23, 2020

HAMBURG (GERMANY) – With the reopening of a huge abattoir after the outbreak of the pandemic, pig prices in Germany stabilised this week after witnessing heavy falls, said a farming association on Thursday. Last week, the Toennies slaughterhouse and meatpacking plant in Rheda-Wiedenbrueck restarted operations after remaining closed for a month when more than 1,500

Europe

Coronavirus cases in Germany rise by 534 to touch 200,260

Editorial Bureau July 16, 2020

BERLIN (GERMANY) – Germany’s coronavirus cases climbed by 534 to touch 200,260, said data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases on Thursday. The country’s fatality toll went up by seven to reach 9,078, said the data. (Photos syndicated via Reuters)This story has been edited by BH staff and is published from a […]