 Carnival Corps AIDA cruise operator is among a list of companies seeking state aid from the German government, the Business Insider website reported on Thursday. AIDA is seeking about half a billion euros 591 million in state aid, Business Insider said, citing a government list of companies seeking support, which also includes shipbuilder MV Werften and steel producer Georgsmarienhuette. Germany is examining requests from at least 14 companies for state aid that could see the government take on more stakes in privately held firms due to the COVID-19 pandemic, an economy ministry document seen by Reuters showed on Tuesday. 