Swiss Government Wants to Enshrine Cash in the Constitution
The Swiss government wants to enshrine the availability of cash in the constitution and will let citizens decide
2023-05-17 17:46
Indonesian Debt Troubles Underscored as State Firm Seeks Help
A second Indonesian state-owned builder is seeking restructuring as the country’s construction push heightens worries about the sector’s
2023-05-17 17:18
Tencent’s Revenue Grows Most in Over a Year After China Reopens
Tencent Holdings Ltd. grew revenue at its fastest pace in more than a year, fueling hopes the world’s
2023-05-17 16:58
Blackstone, Thomson Reuters Selling £2.4 Billion of LSE Group Stock
A consortium of investors including Blackstone Inc. and Thomson Reuters Corp. sold £2.7 billion ($3.4 billion) worth of
2023-05-17 15:56
Who is Renate Krößner? The actress celebrated in today's Google Doodle
Head to the Google homepage today and you’ll see a flame-haired woman gazing into the distance. The Doodle was created in honour of German actress Renate Krößner, who would have turned 78 today. Krößner was propelled to international stardom after playing the titular role in Solo Sunny – a 1980 East German film about a rebellious singer, which struck a chord with audiences around the world. Her performance was met with universal critical acclaim, earning her the Best Actress Silver Bear award at the Berlin International Film Festival — the first for an East German production. Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter For the uninitiated, Germany was split into East and West from 1945-1990: the western bloc was led by the US and the eastern bloc by the USSR, and life on the two sides couldn’t have been more different. The West was a liberal democracy, while the East was essentially a communist state. Permission had to be granted to anyone who wished to leave the socialist territory, which Krößner obtained in 1985. After moving to West Berlin, Krößner became a mainstay on hit West German TV shows and continued to wow film critics, racking up a number of prestigious accolades including an RTL Golden Lion. In 1991, Krößner was a jury member at the 41st Berlin International Film Festivaland she continued acting into the 2000s. She died following a short illness on 25 May, 2020 at the age of 75. But, as today’s Google Doogle proves, her legacy lives on. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-05-17 15:52
EU Spat Over Nuclear Energy Escalates as Key Vote Is Delayed
A key European Union law on scaling up renewable energy has been delayed amid last-minute wrangling over the
2023-05-17 15:51
Telkom Plunges Most Since 2009 on $679 Million Impairment
Telkom SA, the South African telecommunications company, fell 30% in Johannesburg after the company warned it was considering
2023-05-17 15:48
UBS Sees $35 Billion Gain on Credit Suisse, Warns of Legal Costs
UBS Group AG is gearing up for an estimated $34.8 billion gain as a result of its emergency
2023-05-17 15:20
Siemens Hikes Outlook Again After Revenue, Orders Surge
Siemens AG raised its outlook for a second time in fiscal 2023 after revenue and orders jumped with
2023-05-17 14:46
Europe Car Sales Up in April as Output Gains on Better Supply
Auto sales in Europe rose in April for a ninth month as supply chains improved and carmakers worked
2023-05-17 14:15
Thai Election Winner Holds Coalition Talks Amid Senate Stalemate
Thailand’s Move Forward Party, which has staked claim to lead a government after emerging as the single-largest party
2023-05-17 13:51
China asks foreign missions displaying Ukraine flags to remove 'propaganda'
BEIJING China has notified several foreign missions in Beijing not to display "politicised propaganda" on their buildings, diplomats
2023-05-17 13:47