DPA is doing better again

Germany's news agency DPA was able to increase its turnover last year for the first time in five years. Turnover rose slightly by 0.7 percent to 94.7 million euros, said the Chairman of the Management Board, Malte von Trotha, as reported by the Neue Zürcher Zeitung. Profit increased by 1.6 million to 2.1 million euros. These results are due not least to savings and special effects. Following price reductions, DPA was able to acquire new customers even in a difficult market environment - a significant increase in turnover was achieved, particularly with private broadcasters. Revenues from companies and political organizations also increased again after two difficult years. However, the number of jobs fell by 32 to 783 - DPA has thus cut 134 jobs in the last five years.