The Austrian salesman turned a Thai energy drink into a marketing juggernaut that owned sports teams, media outlets and a winning Formula 1 crew.
Author: CHRISTOPHER F. SCHUETZE
Germany Sacks Cybersecurity Official Over Possible Links to Russia
The move comes after reports that the official kept contact with a lobbying group that had links to Russian intelligence even after Russia invaded Ukraine.
German Cyber Chief Removed Over Claims of Ties to Russia
The allegations of possible ties to Russian intelligence were reported this month by a German satirical news show.
German Far-Right Politicians Cancel Trip to Russian-Occupied Part of Donbas
The planned visit by state politicians of the Alternative for Germany party was controversial, with critics saying it would chip away at national unity over Ukraine.
In Energy Crunch, Germany Turns Down Heat but Won’t Limit Autobahn Speeds
Putting general restrictions on the country’s storied highways is a simple step to save energy, carbon emissions and lives. But even with the Greens in power, the country is unlikely to take it.
50 Years After Attack at Munich Olympics, a Formal German Apology
Palestinian militants killed 11 Israeli athletes at the Olympic Games in 1972. Decades later Germany asked the victims’ families for forgiveness for not keeping the delegation safe.
E.U. Says It Can Endure Winter Without Russian Gas Supply
The European Union economy minister said the bloc was “well prepared” to resist efforts by Moscow to disrupt its energy supply.
Europe’s Drought Reveals WWII Relics and Bombs in Danube River
The Danube River is running so low on water that the wreckage of German warships, sunk in 1944, has resurfaced, posing a danger to local ship traffic.
Dmitri Vrubel, Who Planted a Kiss on the Berlin Wall, Dies at 62
A Russian-born painter, he created a mural of the Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev smooching the East German leader Erich Honecker — and with it a tourist attraction.
Germany’s €9 Monthly Train Pass Has Proved Popular (and a Pleasant Surprise)
To help offset inflation, Germany’s government has subsidized cheap train passes this summer. While many feared chaos and overcrowding on an overburdened system, it has been a relatively smooth ride.