Monthly Archives: December 2011

No Euro Crisis in Germany

Germany has the financial clout, keeps on shopping Germany looks to be in the best position of all of European countries, so they do not worry about the crisis. Germany is the only country with the financial clout to rescue … Continue reading

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German business upbeat on 2012 prospects

German companies expect more investment and job creation in 2012 in spite of the pervasive economic uncertainty in the eurozone, according to a survey of the corporate sector.   The relatively upbeat mood highlighted by the DIHK, the German chamber … Continue reading

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German economy in downright robust form: Minister

The German economy is starting the new year in “downright robust” form, Economy Minister Philipp Roesler said in a newspaper interview Tuesday. “Our economy is downright robust, even if the environment, both at an international and a European level, has … Continue reading

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German Minister Rejects Calls to Cut Solar Power Subsidies

Dec. 16 (Bloomberg) — German Environment Minister Norbert Roettgen rejected Economy Ministry calls to cut renewable energy subsidies in one of the biggest markets for the industry, saying it would hurt the nation’s goal of transforming its power use. “It … Continue reading

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Berlin moves up on Europe’s more lauded capitals

The appeal of property in Germany’s premier city is outstripping London and Paris “Berlin property tends to offer much more,” Mr Upson added. This is attracting buyers, according to Nicolas Jeissing, the managing director of Engel & Volkers. He said: … Continue reading

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New photos added to buyberlin flickr group

Images of one of our propertiers currently available. Five-story front house with right and left wings, plus attic with total of 36 apartments. Most of the units have been modernized with granite bathrooms, www.buyberlin.co.uk/property_details.php?PropertyID=266 Ebersstraße is a quiet residential street … Continue reading

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German Economy’s Good Performance Being Closely Studied

As economists wait with bated breath for concrete action to prevent the crisis in the euro zone from spreading across the countries of Europe, German industry showed underlying strength as unemployment in Germany fell more than had been forecast. The … Continue reading

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German Property Prices Up

Pressure caused by the Eurozone crisis has been chipping away at Germany’s reliably robust economic growth, but the turndown has so far failed to have a noticeably negative impact on the country’s housing market. Reports at the end of the … Continue reading

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Germany, France lead euro-zone retailing pickup

LONDON — Retail sales in the 17 countries that use the euro improved in October, led by increased sales in Germany and France, despite the ongoing debt crisis which is threatening to strangle economic growth as soon as the fourth … Continue reading

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Old Berlin is history; this is a city reborn

BERLIN — More than any other place in Europe, Berlin is a work in progress. Over the last two decades, ripped-up tracks and a canopy of cranes have signaled its rebirth as a great city. If you haven’t been here … Continue reading

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