Dallas – September 09, 2026 -- TGI Fridays has signed a development agreement with Devolli Group to open 10 restaurants across Kosovo, Albania and North Macedonia, marking the brand's first entry into the Balkans.

Devolli Group secures exclusive sub-franchise rights across three Balkan markets

Under the agreement, Devolli Group will develop the 10 restaurants and holds exclusive rights to sub-franchise the TGI Fridays brand throughout the territory, creating a platform for long-term expansion in southeast Europe.

Aliso Viejo, California – September 09, 2026 -- UST has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Italdesign from Audi Group, combining nearly six decades of automotive design heritage with UST's artificial intelligence and digital engineering capabilities.

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. – September 09, 2026 -- UST has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Italdesign from Audi Group, combining nearly six decades of automotive design and engineering heritage with UST's artificial intelligence and software-defined vehicle capabilities.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- The German Congress for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery (DKOU) 2026 has published its full program and opened registration, with the four-day event set to run October 20-23, 2026 at CityCube Berlin.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Pudu Robotics is showcasing its complete commercial robotics portfolio at IFA 2026 in Berlin, marking the company's first appearance at the trade show and the European debut of its semi-humanoid PUDU D7.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Dahua Technology unveiled an expanded AIoT product portfolio spanning wireless video surveillance, intrusion alarms, video intercoms, display screens and fire safety systems at IFA Berlin 2026, running September 4-8 at stand H1.2-173.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Dahua Technology unveiled an expanded lineup of AIoT-based smart living products at IFA Berlin 2026, pushing further into wireless surveillance, intrusion detection, video intercoms, monitors and fire safety.

Ningbo, China – September 09, 2026 -- EVE Energy has cut its maritime transit time to Hamburg by nearly 50% after becoming one of the first Chinese battery manufacturers to deploy the Northern Sea Route for lithium product exports.

Dallas – September 09, 2026 -- TGI Fridays has signed a development agreement with the Devolli Group to open 10 restaurants across Kosovo, Albania and North Macedonia, marking the brand's first entry into the Balkans.

Mainz – September 09, 2026 -- German public broadcaster ZDF has shortlisted five debut novels for its 48th annual "aspekte" Literature Prize, a €10,000 award recognized as a launchpad for major literary careers since 1979.