Lidl

Germans are looking up their Christmas bonus rights ahead of the holiday season. Questions dominating coverage include whether Lidl staff will receive Weihnachtsgeld in 2026, how much major employers such as Audi, Würth and Lidl pay in the Heilbronn region, what changed for care workers under TVöD collective agreements, and when a bonus is still owed after resignation or dismissal. Lawyers also warn that some employees face clawback demands if they leave a company shortly after receiving the payment.

Lidl Poland is promoting a new range of offers starting 12 November, featuring persimmons, Ocean Sea brand shrimp, and household cleaning chemicals. The promotion is drawing wide attention online, with the quirky combination of fresh seafood, fruit and cleaning products sparking curiosity among Polish shoppers ahead of the sale date.

Interest in houseplants is surging in Spain, mixing expert care advice with budget shopping. Expert Nena von Flow advises repotting any new plant into fresh substrate and a larger pot on arrival. Meanwhile, retailers Lidl and Aldi are drawing attention with autumn plant offers under four euros. Separately, botanist Carlos Magdalena discovered a giant, critically endangered water lily in Colombia, visible from space but only identified after an Instagram photo.