School is back in session in several German states as temperatures climb higher across the country. We look at whether children will be sent home from school.
With the temperatures rising across Germany, you've probably seen a lot more pesky wasps, fruit flies and mosquitos. Here's what you can do to keep them at bay.
If you live in Berlin or Brandenburg, and you're seeking a place to escape from a scorching summer day, here’s out list of top attractions in 'cool' locations.
Human-caused climate change made recent European heatwaves up to 4C hotter in many cities, pushing temperatures into deadly territory for thousands of vulnerable people, scientists have said.
Emergency services are battling forest fires in several locations in eastern Germany. Villages have been evacuated in the states of Saxony and Brandenburg, and two firefighters are reported injured.
Germany has just been hit by a punishing, record-breaking heatwave that had a major impact on how the country functioned. With more extreme heat to come here's what we can expect in future.
With temperatures of up to 40C expected, the extreme heat was expected to significantly impact rail traffic in Germany on Wednesday, especially in the west of the country.
With a heatwave gripping Germany and forecasters suggesting the country could see record temperatures this week, health authorities have official advice on how to stay safe.
Seasonal forecasts suggest Germany could be in for a scorcher this summer, with higher-than-average temperatures from July to September and more frequent heat waves. The consequences could be serious.
Thursday is set to be a scorcher with temperatures above 30C predicted in many German cities. During intense heat, it's important to find ways to cool off. We've compiled a list of some recent articles to help you stay cool during the heatwave.
When temperatures start to get up to 30C or more in Germany, a familiar debate begins. It often starts with a simple question, asked by a new arrival to the country: 'Why don’t German homes have air conditioning?'
More than 61,000 people died due to the heat during Europe's record-breaking summer last year, a study said on Monday which called for more to be done to protect against even deadlier heatwaves expected in the coming years.
Europe should brace for more deadly heatwaves driven by climate change, according to a sweeping new report that said the world's fastest-warming continent was some 2.3 degrees Celsius hotter last year than in pre-industrial times.
The summer of 2022 was the hottest in Europe's recorded history, with the continent suffering blistering heatwaves and the
worst drought in centuries, the European Commission's satellite monitor said on Thursday.
As temperatures climbed in Germany on Tuesday, politicians and social organisations warned residents to take care in the extreme heat, and look out for vulnerable people.
As temperatures climb higher across some parts of Germany, we looked at whether it can ever be too hot to work or go to school. Here's what you need to know.
