Almost all plastic in the ocean comes from just 10 rivers
Most of the plastic in our oceans doesn't get dumped there directly, rivers carry it to the sea. As it turns out, a very small number of them do most…
The World Cup draw: When, where and how
The draw for the 2018 football World Cup in Russia takes place in Moscow on Friday. Here is a lowdown on the procedure and who world champions Germany might face.The…
No proof that Russian athletes were complicit in doping, says German lawyer
The International Olympic Committee has banned 22 Russians for life for doping, with three bobsledders the latest to be sanctioned on Wednesday. But a German lawyer defending one doper says…
PSA inherits massive emissions problem from Opel deal
French car maker PSA is reportedly seeking a refund from General Motors (GM) after discovering it was allegedly misled about Opel's emissions challenges prior to the acquisition of the German…
Tears and tree houses: the occupation in Hambach Forest
The trees may soon have to give way to a coal mine expansion. But activists are building tree houses and blocking roads. DW spent three days in the ancient forest…
Ahmed Shafiq announces bid for 2018 election: Reuters
Ahmed Shafiq, the last prime minister under deposed president Hosni Mubarak and a 2012 presidential candidate, announced that he intends to run for Egypt’s 2018 presidential election and that he…
Energy prices power German inflation
Prices in Germany rose faster than expected in November, strengthening the case of the European Central Bank, which has argued that its economic stimulus will eventually lead to more growth…
Customs exchange rate to remain at EGP16 in December: Ministry of Finance
The customs exchange rate for US dollars is set to remain at EGP 16 in December, said the Ministry of Finance in a press statement on Wednesday. The ministry said…
Chinese businesses build networks in Germany
Over 120,000 Chinese live in Germany. Most of them are students; the second largest group consists of entrepreneurs. They network with each other — not just for business opportunities, but…
CI Capital advises on EGP 1.47 bn acquisition of NCMP by Cairo 3A for international industries
The transaction is the bank’s second ECM, and the fifth closing in 2017
