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German far-right party reelects its leaders after election gains while opponents protest

Jun. 29, 2024 12:31 PM EDT

BERLIN (AP) — The far-right Alternative for Germany reelected its leadership duo Saturday after the party made gains in the recent European election, while thousands of people protested against its convention and some demonstrators tried to block roads or clashed with police. ...

Germany's last department store chain is to get new owners after its latest insolvency

Apr. 10, 2024 08:48 AM EDT

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's only remaining major department store chain is set to get new owners after its third spell in bankruptcy protection in four years, and the company aims to keep most of its stores open, its insolvency administrator said Wednesday. Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof is...