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Munich – September 10, 2026 -- German auto club ADAC has found that winter tires start losing significant safety performance once tread depth drops below four millimeters, well above the legal minimum of 1.6 millimeters allowed in Germany.

ADAC tested five tires worn down to specific depths

Researchers took five winter tires from different manufacturers and price ranges and used a specialized machine to wear them down to four millimeters and two millimeters of remaining tread. The tires then underwent handling and braking tests on wet and snow-covered surfaces.

Munich – September 09, 2026 -- German public broadcaster ARD will air a new episode of the talk show "maischberger" on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 10:50 p.m. on Das Erste.

Bavarian Premier Söder Sits Down to Discuss State Election Results

Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder (CSU) will appear in the studio to discuss the outcome of the Saxony-Anhalt state election and its potential impact on the federal government in Berlin.

Entrepreneur Maschmeyer Weighs In on the German Economy

Businessman Carsten Maschmeyer joins the program to address the state of the German economy and what reforms he believes are necessary.

Journalists and a Correspondent Round Out the Panel

Commentary will come from journalist and podcaster Robin Alexander, ARD Hauptstadtstudio correspondent Iris Sayram, and journalist Sergej Lochthofen.

Munich – September 09, 2026 -- A new two-part investigative docuseries, "Seelenfänger: Der falsche Heiler," premieres October 13, 2026 in the ARD Mediathek and airs October 19, 2026 at 11:30 p.m. on BR Fernsehen, documenting families who lost loved ones after they trusted the pseudo-medical theory known as "Germanische Neue Medizin" (Germanic New Medicine).

The theory rejects evidence-based cancer treatment

Germanic New Medicine frames cancer not as a disease but as the physical manifestation of an unresolved psychological conflict. Followers of the theory are encouraged to reject conventional, evidence-based medical treatment -- a choice the docuseries links directly to preventable deaths.

Munich – September 09, 2026 -- Drivers across Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy should brace for heavy congestion this weekend as the return wave from summer holidays collides with ongoing vacation traffic, the ADAC warns.

With school holidays ending in Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg and the last Austrian regions, return traffic from the south toward the north is expected to peak. At the same time, outbound traffic toward the Alps, lakes, coasts and low mountain ranges remains elevated.

Friday evening and Saturday carry the highest risk of gridlock

The ADAC identifies the worst congestion windows as Friday afternoon and evening, Saturday morning, and the return rush from Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening.

Munich – September 09, 2026 -- Huawei kicked off its global "Chase the Wild" product launch event on September 2 at the SHOWPALAST in Munich, Germany, unveiling a new lineup of wearables, tablets, smartphones and audio gear.

The WATCH GT 7 series adds ski-slope mapping for over 3,000 resorts worldwide

The HUAWEI WATCH GT 7 comes in 46mm and 41mm sizes with eight color options, while the GT 7 Pro offers three colors with a nanoceramic bezel and titanium alloy case for added durability. Both use a new EasyCross strap. The series introduces wrist-based turn and G-force detection, a new indoor winter sports mode, and outdoor ski slope mapping covering more than 3,000 stations globally. Cycling features now include uphill route planning, slope alerts and sharp-turn warnings, alongside updated Health Insights tools for fitness assessment and health data analysis.

Munich – September 09, 2026 -- Huawei kicked off its global "Chase the Wild" product launch on September 2 at the SHOWPALAST venue in Munich, unveiling a new wave of flagship devices across wearables, tablets, smartphones and audio.

The WATCH GT 7 series adds turn detection and G-Force tracking for athletes

The HUAWEI WATCH GT 7 line comes in 46mm and 41mm sizes with eight color options, while the GT 7 Pro offers three finishes with a nanotech ceramic frame and titanium alloy mid-frame. Huawei says the series is first in the industry to offer wrist-based turn detection and G-Force sensing, alongside a new indoor winter sports mode and outdoor skiing maps covering more than 3,000 resorts worldwide. Cycling features now include climb route planning and slope and sharp-turn alerts, plus an updated Health Insights app with fitness readiness scoring.

Munich – September 08, 2026 -- Huawei launched a new wave of flagship devices at its "Chase the Wild" global product event held at Munich's SHOWPALAST on September 2. The company introduced a lineup spanning smart wearables, tablets, smartphones and audio products aimed at outdoor sports, health tracking and creative work.

The HUAWEI WATCH GT 7 Series adds ski-slope mapping and G-force sensors

The GT 7 comes in 46mm and 41mm sizes across eight color options, while the GT 7 Pro offers three colors with a nano-ceramic bezel and titanium alloy mid-frame for added durability. Both models include wrist-turn detection, G-force sensing, an indoor snow-sports mode, and outdoor ski mapping covering more than 3,000 ski resorts worldwide. Cycling features now include climb route planning, gradient alerts and sharp-turn warnings, alongside upgraded Health Insights and a new Physical Fitness score.

Munich – September 08, 2026 -- Germany's unemployment rate climbed to 6.5 percent in August 2026, with 36,000 more people out of work than a year earlier, according to the Federal Employment Agency's latest monthly report. Against this backdrop, labor market experts point to the state-funded 'Bildungsgutschein' (education voucher) as a tool to help workers requalify before joblessness becomes long-term.

Manufacturing and metal industries post the steepest job losses

Compared to the previous year, employment fell most sharply in manufacturing (down 171,000), the metal, electronics and steel sector (down 121,000), and vehicle trade and maintenance (down 52,000). Job numbers also declined in intermediate goods production, temporary staffing, and information and communication services. The IAB job vacancy survey shows open positions have been trending downward since 2022.

Munich – September 08, 2026 -- EZVIZ is showcasing a new generation of smart home security devices at IFA Berlin 2026, running September 4 to 8, with a booth at Hall 1.2, Stand 175 built around the theme "Driving Innovations."

The company, a global smart-home technology provider, is presenting new camera lines, AI-powered locks, entry systems, cleaning robots and wearables across five connected showcase areas at its stand.

Triple-lens cameras extend surveillance range with 12x zoom

The new 90f series, an upgrade to the 90 Dual line, introduces EZVIZ's first cameras with three lenses. The wired H90f and battery-powered HB90f use a 12x mixed zoom designed to capture detail across large outdoor areas.

A companion 3K series targets portable use: the base CB30 and advanced CB60 run on high-capacity batteries with magnetic mounts. The CB60 adds 8x zoom and switchable 4G-WiFi connectivity for coverage outside home network range.

Munich – September 08, 2026 -- A new 50-minute episode of the German children's program "Checker EXTRA" explores how artificial intelligence is changing everyday life, airing Tuesday, September 15, at 8:05 p.m. on KiKA. The show, titled "Wie KI unser Leben verändert" (How AI Is Changing Our Life), will also stream on kika.de, the KiKA app, and the ARD Mediathek, where it remains available for five years.

The episode is part of KiKA's broader thematic push called "Check die KI" (Check the AI), aimed at helping young viewers understand a technology already embedded in homework help, image generation, and chatbot friendships.