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Mark Degendorf
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Luxury
Bali-Immobilien - ICONIC ESTATE baut in München die Brücke nach Bali
Ein deutsch geführter Entwickler hat auf der EXPO REAL Premium-Grundstücke auf Bali und patentierten 3D-Druck-Bau vorgestellt. Die Botschaft: Mit dem richtigen Partner vor Ort wird der Weg zur Auslan…
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Innovation
Hebt Bulgariens nächste Luftfahrtregion ab? Aviation Day 2026 verbindet Flugshow, Wirtschaft und Innovation
Am 17. Oktober 2026 rückt der Flughafen Gorna Oryahovitsa in Nordzentralbulgarien in den Mittelpunkt der Luftfahrtbranche. Beim Aviation Day 2026 treffen Flugvorführungen, moderne Leichtflugzeuge, in…
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Policies & World
Guest Night at the Philharmonie Berlin - The Filharmonie Brno and Maestro Arkady Beryn Bring an Opera Gala to Germany’s Most Famous Concert Hall
René Barbera, Florian Sempey and Alisa Medvedeva are the soloists on 2 November 2026 – an evening that continues Beryn’s long association with German stages. On Monday, 2 November 2026, the Großer Sa…
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Policies & World
Report Finds Taxpayers Subsidize a $40 Billion Private Jet Boom
A new analysis finds private jet owners pay a tiny share of the taxes that fund air traffic infrastructure while claiming massive deductions on purchases, fueling calls for Congress to close the loopholes.
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Policies & World
Germany's Growth Forecast Doubles, but Economists Warn of a Widening Debt Problem
Leading German research institutes more than doubled their 2026 growth outlook to 1.3 percent, powered by a wave of defense and infrastructure spending that is also pushing the country's finances further out of balance.
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Luxury
Alessandro Bressanello honoured at La Dolce Vita in Venice
The Venetian actor and theatre figure received recognition at the Congress Awards during an international gala at Ca’ Sagredo. Alessandro Bressanello Venice celebrated one of its own on 11 September…
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Leadership
Better.com Founder Wins Round in Court Fight to Retake Control From Board
A federal judge declined to block Vishal Garg's campaign to rally shareholders and reclaim leadership of Better.com months after the board ousted him as chief executive.
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Luxury
Dr. Axel Munz Shapes Angermaier’s Future by Preserving Heritage and Modernizing the Product
Angermaier is a Munich-based family company specializing in traditional Bavarian clothing. Established in 1948, it operates in a category defined by strong regional codes and highly seasonal demand.…
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Business
Charter's CFO Departs for Google-Blackstone AI Data Center Venture
Jessica Fischer is leaving the cable giant next month to become chief financial officer of a joint venture between Google and Blackstone building AI focused data centers, a sign of how the AI boom is drawing senior finance talent away from legacy industries.
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Luxury
From One Boutique to 30 Countries: The Sima Couture Vision of Silva Erkoc and Buket Kantekin
The international development of Sima Couture began with a clear creative vision. In 2011, Silva Erkoc founded the company in Duisburg, establishing herself as its designer and central creative force…
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Policies & World
German Finance Minister Presses G20 to Address Iran War and Trade Tensions
Lars Klingbeil urged the Trump administration to end its war with Iran and warned that the conflict, combined with unresolved trade disputes, is driving global bond yields higher ahead of G20 finance talks in North Carolina.
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Business
Nvidia Reportedly Agrees to Buy Open Source AI Platform Hugging Face for $12.9 Billion
The chipmaker is said to be paying nearly triple Hugging Face's last private valuation, a move that would hand Nvidia control of one of the most widely used hubs for open source AI models.
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Luxury
Hannah Brandt: More Than Extensions, a Holistic Approach to Hair
“My goal is not for a client to need extensions forever.” For Hannah Brandt, this simple statement captures an approach to hair extensions that goes far beyond instant length and volume. Her work beg…
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Business
Rakuten Brokers Deal to Bring German Strike Drones to Japan's Military
Rakuten is acting as the go between for Helsing, a German defense startup, as Japan's Ground Self Defense Force field tests the company's HX-2 strike drone through the end of September.
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Luxury
Venice After the Red Carpet: Thomas Misse, Marek Harmony and Anna Stukkert Bring La Dolce Vita to Film Festival Week
On 11 September, the Royal Gentlemen Gala Dinner & Congress Awards will turn Venice’s historic Ca’ Sagredo into a private world of Black Tie elegance, international personalities, art, music, phi…
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Luxury
Royal Gentlemen Club by Thomas Misse: A Night of La Dolce Vita with Anna Stukkert in Venice
Royal Gentlemen Gala Dinner & Congress Awards | La Dolce Vita | Venice, 11 September 2026 On Friday, 11 September 2026, Venice will provide the stage for a private evening shaped by old-wor…
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Markets
Noura Elmassaoudi: Reimagining the Bavarian Dirndl for a New Generation
The dirndl is deeply rooted in Bavarian identity, but for Munich-based fashion entrepreneur and designer Noura Elmassaoudi, tradition is not something that has to remain static. Her approach is to pr…
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