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Giant pumpkin displays in Allgäu

2 clusters · 28 sources · last updated

Latest: Giant pumpkins attract attention in Allgäu

The Allgäu region in Germany has gained attention due to the presence of exceptionally large pumpkins. In the Unterallgäu district near Ottobeuren, a pumpkin grown by the Frommelt family in a greenhouse weighs 833 kilog

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The Voice of Germany 16th season premiere

3 clusters · 18 sources · last updated

Latest: The Voice of Germany features standout talent and coach disputes

The 16th season of ‘The Voice of Germany’ premiered on September 11, 2026, utilizing a new broadcasting format. Episodes air on Fridays on SAT.1 and Saturdays on ProSieben, with additional content available via the Joyn

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McDonald’s waste management dispute in Oberhausen

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Latest: Oberhausen residents criticize McDonald's waste management deal

In Oberhausen, residents have expressed criticism regarding a waste management agreement between the city and a local McDonald’s franchise. The arrangement involves the city providing eight additional trash cans on Mülhe

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Opening and expansion of Karls Erlebnis-Dorf in Oberhausen

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Latest: Karls Erlebnis-Dorf in Oberhausen faces criticism over park character

The Karls Erlebnis-Dorf leisure park opened at Centro Oberhausen on 22 July 2026. To mark the opening, the park featured a display of more than 18,000 empty coffee mugs in its 6,000-square-metre main hall. Managing direc

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Retail expansion in Germany

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Retailers expand presence in Germany with new store openings

Retail expansion is progressing across various German cities through new store openings by several companies. In late August 2026, the Austrian organic specialist Sonnentor opened a branch in Nuremberg, while the househ

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Loreley rockfall and B42 highway closure

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated

Latest: Ruhrgebiet motorways A40 and A2 face major closures

On August 31, a rockfall occurred at the Loreley rock formation in Germany’s Middle Rhine Valley, depositing rocks of various sizes onto the B42 federal highway between St. Goarshausen and Kaub. While no injuries or vehi

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German motorway construction and transit disruptions

2 clusters · 36 sources · last updated

Latest: Germany faces major rail and road transport disruptions

Roadwork and maintenance projects have led to significant motorway closures in Germany, specifically affecting the A2 and the Ruhrgebiet region. In late August, the A2 motorway was fully closed between Kamener Kreuz and

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Volkswagen sale of Everllence stake to Bain Capital

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Latest: Bain Capital to acquire majority stake in Everllence from Volkswagen

Volkswagen Group has entered an exclusive agreement to sell a 51% stake in Everllence, formerly known as MAN Energy Solutions, to the investment firm Bain Capital. The leveraged buyout is valued at approximately 7.4 bill

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Berlin public restroom expansion pilot program

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Berlin launches pilot program to expand public restroom access

The Berlin Senate Department for Mobility, Transport, Climate Protection and the Environment has initiated the ‘Berlin WC Cooperation Program’. This pilot project, scheduled to run until the end of 2027, aims to increase

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Mosquito attraction & breeding: odors, CO2, heat, color

29 clusters · 108 sources · last updated

Latest: Florida International University study reveals why mosquitoes target specific people

Research since 2026 shows mosquitoes are expanding northward, with recent records in Iceland indicating a broader Arctic shift. While most species are harmless, a minority act as pollinators, visiting orchids and transpo

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Decathlon retail expansion in Europe

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Latest: Decathlon to open first northern Luxembourg store in Weiswampach

Decathlon is expanding its retail presence through new store openings in Germany and Luxembourg. In Oberhausen, Germany, the retailer is constructing a flagship store at the Centro shopping center on a former steelworks

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