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European heat drives meals, drinks, safety & senior aid

33 clusters · 135 sources · last updated

Latest: Summer seasonal recipes for desserts and salads

The prolonged summer heatwave across Germany and neighboring countries continues to shape food habits and public health measures. German blogs and lifestyle portals have rolled out a steady stream of ultra‑light, no‑cook

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Smartphone maintenance and repair issues

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: EU Right-to-Repair rules take effect in Germany

In late July, experts warned that common cleaning mistakes—such as using household alcohol, detergents, abrasive materials, or metal tools—can damage smartphones by stripping protective coatings, causing oxidation, short

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German court limits telecom contract terms

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated

Latest: EDEKA's Planned Tegut Acquisition Faces Competition Scrutiny

In July 2026 a German appellate court issued a broad ruling prohibiting mobile operators from terminating contracts unilaterally. The decision emphasized that such unilateral termination clauses violated consumer‑protect

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Germany heat‑pump subsidies and renewable heating push

61 clusters · 212 sources · last updated

Latest: German SHK firms streamline BEG 2026 heating subsidy applications with digital first assessments

The July 2026 BEG reform capped eligible heat‑pump costs at €28 000, lowering the maximum grant to €22 400 (30 % basic subsidy, 80 % of the ceiling). The climate‑speed bonus fell from 20 % to 16 % and will be reduced by

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