The German Federal Cartel Office approved the purchase of a 10% stake in airBaltic by Lufthansa, granting it a seat on the board. Despite direct competition on several routes between Germany and the Baltic states, the merger was permitted under the de minimis merger law
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Violent incidents in Berlin continue: Two days ago, it was reported that private cars in the Wilmersdorf neighborhood were vandalized with swastikas and SS symbols. The police have launched an investigation, suspecting an antisemitic ideological motive
"We are proud to welcome our newest addition to the growing fleet of award-winning ships," said Viking's CEO about the new river ship, the Viking Nerthus. What destinations will it sail to?
The Ringbahn Bridge on the A100 Highway has been completely closed for safety reasons, causing severe traffic congestion in the German capital, with access to Brandenburg Airport also affected. All the details
Ver.di Strike: Berlin’s Public Transport to Halt as Subways, Trams, and Buses Shut Down for Two Days
The Low-Cost Airline Launches Direct Paphos-Düsseldorf Route, Strengthening Ties with One of Germany's Leading Cities
The strike includes most flights to and from Germany, including from Israel, after labor unions called for airports to participate in a 24-hour warning strike
After the strikes in Düsseldorf and Cologne/Bonn, the ver.di workers union has announced a two-day strike this week at Munich Airport. Lufthansa Group notes that there may be disruptions in its flight schedule. All the details
According to Ryanair, which has already reduced its operations in several European countries including Spain, Germany, and Denmark, the proposed hike will bring Belgium's aviation tax to 5 euros per departing passenger, a move the company defines as "excessive," especially in light of the already high costs at Brussels airport, which have risen by more than 20% since the coronavirus pandemic
