Munich

ADAC Warns: R134a Car AC Refills Set to Get Costlier and Scarcer

Munich – September 07, 2026 -- Owners of older cars running on the R134a refrigerant could soon face pricier and harder-to-schedule air conditioning maintenance, according to Germany's ADAC motoring club. Tighter EU rules are further restricting the use of R134a, while no widely available, legally approved alternative exists yet for the existing vehicle fleet.

New cars have banned R134a since 2017
New passenger vehicles have not been allowed to use R134a since 2017, and some workshops now offer conversions to the newer, more climate-friendly refrigerant R1234yf. However, existing R134a systems are generally not built for that swap, and ADAC says clear approvals and technical sign-offs for such conversions are still missing -- raising open questions about vehicle operating permits and liability.

Huawei Watch D3 Teased at ESC Congress 2026 as Next Blood Pressure Watch

Munich – September 07, 2026 -- Huawei gave an early preview of its next-generation ambulatory blood pressure watch, the HUAWEI WATCH D3, at the European Society of Cardiology Congress in Munich, ahead of its official unveiling at the Huawei Innovative Product Launch on September 2.

Huawei's wrist blood pressure tech dates back to 2021.

The company entered the sports and health sector in 2014, gradually adding heart rate monitoring, SpO2 tracking and ECG recording before launching the HUAWEI WATCH D in 2021 -- its first wrist-worn ambulatory blood pressure monitor, certified as a medical device in China and the European Union. The HUAWEI WATCH D2 followed in 2024 with 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.

New 'Hartz und herzlich' Episode Follows Rostock Families' Big Hopes

Munich – September 04, 2026 -- A new episode of "Hartz und herzlich - Tag für Tag Rostock" airs September 1, 2026 at 8:15 PM on RTLZWEI, with the episode available seven days early on RTL+.

Jasmin and Maik juggle housing search with benefits renewal

The couple currently lives temporarily with Maik's mother Bärbel while searching for their own apartment. They face a Jobcenter appointment to renew their social benefits applications. Maik has also interviewed in person at a landscaping company, with the conversation opening up the possibility of a mini-job as a starting point.