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Unicredit buys many shares of Commerzbank
Read nowThe Italian bank Unicredit now owns nearly 40 percent of Commerzbank. The Unicredit boss wants the whole bank. Commerzbank is against this plan.
Economy
Consumer & Retail
Cancelling online contracts more easily
Read nowNew rules make cancelling online purchases easier. From June 2026, shops must show a special cancel button on their websites.
Economy
Companies & Markets
Cuba plans big changes for the economy
Read nowCuba changes its economic rules. There will be more private firms and money from other countries. The reason is a hard time for the country and its people.
Economy
International Trade
First ships sail through the Strait of Hormuz
Read nowThe USA and Iran made a deal. Now ships sail through the Strait of Hormuz again. Many ships carry oil and gas.
Economy
Energy & Commodities
Switzerland allows new nuclear power plants
Read nowThe parliament in Switzerland wants to allow new nuclear power plants. This shall keep the power supply safe. The people will likely vote on this soon.
Economy
Companies & Markets
Volkswagen plans to cut many jobs
Read nowThe boss of Volkswagen defends his plan to save money. The car company wants to cut many jobs by the year 2030. The reason is low profit and trouble in China.
Economy
Companies & Markets
Singapore is the new leader in economic strength
Read nowA new study shows the strength of countries for business. Singapore is now number 1. Germany, Austria and Switzerland lose places in the ranking.
Economy
Consumer & Retail
Sun protection for kids in a test
Read nowExperts tested sun creams and clothes for kids. Many products do not protect well. Some products contain poison.
Economy
Companies & Markets
Apple plans higher prices
Read nowApple leader Tim Cook announces more expensive products. High costs for memory chips cause this. This is due to the boom in artificial intelligence.
Economy
Companies & Markets
Fewer company failures in Austria
Read nowIn the first half of 2026, there were fewer company failures in Austria. However, the situation remains difficult in retail and construction.
Economy
Companies & Markets
ZDF changes show because of Elon Musk
Read nowThe TV station ZDF deleted parts of a show. The rich businessman Elon Musk complained. This is about reports on violence in the city Belfast.
Economy
Companies & Markets
Big car makers are in trouble
Read nowThe German car makers VW and BMW have big problems. Managers at VW fear for the future. BMW expects much less money. Both companies now try to save money.