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Dax current: Dax closes almost unchanged

Geopolitical developments in the Middle East and Eastern Europe hardly impressed investors. At the end of the trading week, market participants also looked at economic data.

Bondi defends handling of Epstein files to House panel

President Donald Trump fired Pam Bondi in April after being displeased with her handling of DOJ files about sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Brussels fires starting gun on tougher China trade policy, as Beijing vows retaliation

The European Commission agreed on a tough new approach to trade relations with China, at a rare Beijing-focused debate among Brussels’ leadership on Friday. In a presentation, trade chief Maros Sefcovic laid out why the bloc needed to take stronger steps to defend itself from what is described as a new “China shock” to its industries, according to people briefed on the event. This may require developing a new instrument to compel companies in critical sectors to expand both the number and the...

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United Nations: UN report: Rapid increase in sexual violence in conflict

A new UN report reveals shocking details about the rise in sexual violence in 21 conflict regions - and provokes strong reactions from Israel.

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Ex-chief of Hong Kong journalist union serving 5-day jail term after losing appeal

A former chairman of the Hong Kong Journalists Association has failed in his bid to overturn a conviction and five-day jail sentence for obstructing a police officer. Ronson Chan Ron-sing, 45, had refused to present his identity card to police during a stop-and-search procedure nearly four years ago. Deputy Judge Lily Wong Sze-lai dismissed his appeal at the High Court on Friday and ordered him into custody immediately. Chan was sentenced to five days in jail in 2023 after a magistrate found him

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Education Bureau took action after teacher carried female student like bride

The conduct of another Hong Kong educator has been thrust into the spotlight after photos showing him carrying a female student in his arms surfaced online, with education authorities revealing they dealt with the matter when they first learned of the images two years ago. The Education Bureau’s response to questions from the South China Morning Post about the photos on Friday came a day after the principal of another Hong Kong school resigned for swearing at security guards during a class trip.

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Special funds: Dispute slows down infrastructure law - industry urges haste

Transport Minister Schnieder and Environment Minister Schneider face conflicts of interest when it comes to infrastructure expansion. Germany's industry fears that the effect of the special fund will evaporate.

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Update FATCA customer and investment

Hello, I reported here 10 months ago (https://www.reddit.com/r/Finanzen/s/STdgasJBo3). US citizenship is finally history (6 month wait). It cost just under $8,000 (€2.5k for retroactive tax returns, Americans Overseas Fees of $2k and $2.5k for the US consultation (with processing fee)) and in the end it didn't do anything. Sure, we save ourselves the $500/year US tax return, but we still can't invest... And therefore no D

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Secretive Azerbaijan Deal Raises Energy Security Concerns in Georgia

Recently signed deals between Georgia and Azerbaijan are raising fresh questions about Tbilisi’s strategic direction and energy security. The deals flowed out of a May 18 meeting in Baku between Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. Those talks occurred just weeks after Aliyev’s visit to Tbilisi, where he also met Georgia’s de facto ruler, Bidzina Ivanishvili. Despite their political significance, the full texts of the agreements signed while Kob

Kalshi is moving beyond prediction markets and into one of crypto's biggest trading lanes

Kalshi said offshore perpetuals grew from $28 trillion in annual volume in 2023 to more than $90 trillion in 2025.

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Europe: Magyar triumphs: EU releases 16.4 billion euros for Hungary

The EU had frozen the funding due to violations of the rule of law under Magyar's predecessor Orban. Now the money should flow again - if the new Prime Minister implements reforms.

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When Ludwig Erhard was still Minister of Economic Affairs

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My portfolio

Crypto: BTC – €7,600 (24%) ETH – €1,800 (6%) SOL – €900 (3%) ADA – €800 (3%) Other – €4,500 (14%) ETF: SXR8 (S&P 500) – €12,500 (40%) EMIM – €2,000 (6%) EXUS – €1,200 (4%) I realize there is too much crypto. Honestly, I am a bit lost right now and would like to hear your opinions. What would you change and how would you proceed with €500 a month to invest? My main goal is to build wealth in the long term. I am 26 years old from Slovenia. submitted by /u/Upper_Tradition_5924 [link] [comments]

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US economy: AI saves Trump's economy

Despite tariff policy, immigration disputes and the Iran War, America's economy continues to grow. The reason lies in a huge investment boom. Germany can only dream of that.

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SpaceX skeptics have added reason for concern after Musk comments diverge from IPO filing

In a post on X, Elon Musk offered details about SpaceX's deal with Anthropic that weren't included in the company's IPO prospectus.

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Army sent jailbroken tech to Middle East as part of ongoing hackathon

The hackathon now allows the Army to take new systems and work them into command and control structures to sync up with radars and sensors, all of which have previously never communicated with each other, according to Army Secretary Dan Driscoll.

Disney's ABC files early broadcast licenses renewal. FCC Chair vows to 'follow the facts'

Disney said it filed renewals for eight broadcast station licenses "under protest," after the FCC launched an early review years ahead of schedule.

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Wolfgang Kubicki: FDP elects new leadership at federal party conference

It will be the FDP's second personnel reorganization within twelve months: the old leadership under party leader Dürr only came into office a year ago.

Energy: How fracking could cover 25 percent of Germany's gas needs

A report calls the fracking ban into question: Germany could use this technology to produce 20 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually - and thus make itself more independent of the global market.

Parliamentary question: 19 soldiers released from the Bundeswehr according to new law

With a new law, the Bundeswehr can dismiss unconstitutional soldiers more quickly by administrative act. The federal government provides insight into the numbers.

Weekend newsletter: Short weeks are better than their reputation - the Handelsblatt weekend

Also: Who owns European football? What do the Vatican and Silicon Valley have in common? How should a boss dress? Our reading recommendations.

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Insolvency law: State demands back Corona aid - this is how companies defend themselves

If the state unexpectedly wants Corona aid back, this can ruin small businesses. Lawyers show how they defend themselves.

Care costs: Need care? When the social welfare office accesses your home

Who pays if there isn't enough money for a nursing home? A Union politician demands that the home be able to be used. How does the demand differ from the status quo?

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Explosion in Florida: Why the USA's lunar plans depend on this rocket

Jeff Bezos' space company has suffered a major setback. This could also have significant consequences for NASA's Artemis program.

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Nvidia is investing billions into this emerging technology that could change the AI industry

Photonics is considered to be a more efficient alternative to the current process of transferring data using electricity, which could be crucial to the AI boom.

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How do you save when the future is uncertain?

Hello everyone, I basically wanted to know how you set your savings goals if you don't know exactly where you should go. About me: just 25, I first did an apprenticeship and then studied. I didn't save much but lived my life. Now I work full time and thanks to a good salary I can earn around €1500 per month. save. I use this to save into an ETF savings plan. I'm just wondering, does it make sense to add additional money to the checking account in addition to my emergency fund (two months' salary).

Space travel: Bezos rocket explodes during test before launch

The Amazon founder’s powerful heavy-lift rocket “New Glenn” was scheduled to take off for the fourth time. But an explosion occurred during a test. The background is unclear.