Experts do not expert falling energy prices 4. October 2007 by Thomas Jannot A great majority of experts questioned in the course of the ZEW energy barometer by the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) expect rising prices for electricity, natural gas, crude oil and coal for industrial clients over the next five years. In the short run, i.e. over the next six months, most experts forecast stagnating …
Biometrics market offers huge opportunities to companies 2. October 2007 by Thomas Jannot According to BITKOM, the German biometrics market will more than double in size over the next years to come. Turnover will probably grow from 120 million Euros in 2006 to about 300 million Euros in the year 2010.
Number of gainfully employed people hit new record of 40 million 2. October 2007 by Thomas Jannot Just in time for the anniversary of the German reunification the number of gainfully employed people has risen to a new record of 40.000.000. This is the finding of a study conducted by IZA institute in Bonn which was commissioned by the INSM institute.
New portal against brand piracy launched 2. October 2007 by Thomas Jannot Due to product and brand piracy the German economy suffers massive damage. One means intended to help to curb these damages is a new internet portal called »Original ist genial« which is among others sponsored by the Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK). The portal provides both theoretic and practical support. Among …
Internet brings job seekers and employers together 2. October 2007 by Thomas Jannot The internet is becoming the most important means when it comes to finding a job. According to the German Association for Information Technology, Telecommunications and New Media (BITKOM), 38% of all Germans have already used it in their search. Among the young generation aged up to 35 years this percentage even amounts to 55%.
German consumer prices up in September 28. September 2007 by Thomas Jannot According to the Federal Statistical Office, in September 2007 consumer prices rose noticeably by 2.5% as compared to September last year (calculations based on data provided by six Federal Laender). Back in August the increase in inflation had only been 1.9%. Thus, the rise in September is the highest annual inflation rate increase since September …
More jobs in August in Germany 28. September 2007 by Thomas Jannot In August this year there were 39.71 million gainfully employed people in Germany. This is an increase by 638.000 (+1.6%) as compared to August last year. Thus, according to the Federal Statistical Office, the number of gainfully employed people reached its highest level since the German re-unification. Compared to July this year the number of …
Number of foreign visitors to Germany up by 2 percent 28. September 2007 by Thomas Jannot As was reported by the Federal Statistical Office on the occasion of the World Tourism Day, the number of overnight stays in Germany in hotels with more than nine beds or at camping sites increased by 2% or 23.8 million over the first half of 2007. Most guests (3.4 millions) came from the Netherlands.
Import prices falling in August 26. September 2007 by Thomas Jannot According to the Federal Statistical Office, the index for import prices in August 2007 was 0.6% lower than in the same month last year. This marks the first annual decrease since March 2004. The index for export prices was 1.6% higher in August this year than in August 2006 and remained unchanged as compared to …
Internet data retention for 332 million Euros 26. September 2007 by Thomas Jannot According to the latest calculations by the the eco-association, the introduction of internet data retention will turn out to be much more expensive to the internet economy than so far assumed. For the storage of dynamic IP addresses and IP forwarding costs are expected to amount to 139 million Euros. Even more costly will probably …