Money

Google Pay launches in Germany. But will cash-loving Teutons take to it?

Google Pay made its debut in Deutschland on Tuesday, making it the 19th country in the world to introduce the mobile payment service. Some experts say though, that the technology is answering a question Germans aren't asking.

architecture

ECB lays cornerstone for new Frankfurt headquarters

As a financial storm battered Europe and rain beat down on Frankfurt, the European Central Bank laid the cornerstone on Wednesday for its glittering new twin-towered headquarters.

Crime

Swiss data to be bought this weekend: report

German tax investigators were in France this weekend to buy the now-notorious stolen Swiss bank data on 1,500 alleged tax cheats, magazine <i>Focus</i> reported Saturday.

Cars

Abu Dhabi may rescue Opel

A senior member of Abu Dhabi’s royal family has confirmed United Arab Emirate's interest in buying into stricken car manufacturer Opel.