Berlin – September 12, 2026 -- TCL took home more than 30 awards at IFA 2026 in Berlin, including seven IFA Innovation Award Honoree titles and five Global Product Technology Innovation Awards, alongside recognitions from Android Authority, TechRadar, Tom's Guide and What Hi-Fi?.

Berlin – September 12, 2026 -- TCL picked up more than 30 awards at IFA 2026 in Berlin, including seven IFA Innovation Award Honoree titles and five Global Product Technology Innovation Awards, alongside recognitions from Android Authority, TechRadar, Tom's Guide and What Hi-Fi?.

Groß-Bieberau – September 11, 2026 -- Homeowners selling property in Germany now face buyers who scrutinize energy efficiency and renovation costs as closely as location and square footage. SENGER Immobilien & Energieberatung, based in Groß-Bieberau, combines over 30 years of real estate brokerage experience with certified energy consulting across the Darmstadt-Dieburg district, Rhein-Main region, Odenwald and Bergstrasse areas.

Cologne – September 11, 2026 -- German broadcaster WDR has produced a second batch of 1,000 free "Maus" school-start packages for first-grade classrooms in North Rhine-Westphalia after the initial run sold out within days.

The free kits, tied to the long-running children's show Die Sendung mit der Maus, are designed to ease the transition into elementary school and introduce young children to responsible media use.

Munich – September 11, 2026 -- Italian restaurant chain L'Osteria is putting fresh black truffle on its pizza menu for the first time, launching the dish as part of a limited-time "Mamma Mia" promotion running September 12 to 20.

The Pizza Tartufo, topped with freshly shaved black truffle, costs 11.95 euros in participating restaurants across Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and France. The same pizza is priced at 345 Czech koruna in the Czech Republic and 22.90 Swiss francs in Switzerland. Availability is limited to stock on hand.

Hamburg – September 11, 2026 -- Philips has unveiled the Lumea IPL 9900 Pro, a new at-home hair removal device priced at €799.99, now available on philips.de and through retailers.

Live audio feedback guides users through treatments

The device pairs with the Lumea IPL app, which tracks movement in real time during leg and arm treatments. It delivers live audio cues to help users maintain correct technique, while step-by-step visual guidance for legs ensures no area is missed.

Cologne – September 11, 2026 -- Rescue dogs got a shot at new homes at a Bark Date event held on September 6 at Beethovenpark in Cologne, where TV presenter Laura Wontorra and dog expert Jochen Bendel helped connect shelter animals with potential adopters.

Berlin – September 11, 2026 -- Zendure's SolarFlow 4000 Mix Pro home battery system took home the Gold Award in the Sustainable Home Energy Storage System category at the Global Product Technology Innovation Awards 2026, presented during IFA 2026 in Berlin. The company also won the Smart Energy Solutions Brand Award, recognizing its broader approach to home energy management.

Grabenstätt – September 11, 2026 -- The Fossil Store at Grabenstätt, located along the A8 highway, will remain open to shoppers throughout an upcoming construction phase tied to a planned redevelopment of the site.

Shoppers keep access to current collections and Watch Station

Customers can continue browsing current Fossil collections, the Watch Station selection, outlet deals, and a range of licensed brands without interruption during the renovation.

Unterföhring – September 11, 2026 -- German broadcaster SAT.1 is partnering with the country's cinema and distribution associations to bring KINOFEST 2026 to more than 700 cinemas and over 2,700 screens on September 12 and 13, offering tickets for just 5 euros each.

Every seat, every screen joins the discount weekend

The event is organized by HDF KINO e.V., AllScreens e.V., AG Kino e.V. and AG Verleih e.V., with SAT.1 serving as a key partner. Cinemas nationwide will also host additional on-site promotions during the two-day festival.