https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Bavaria is battling the spread of ragweed, a plant indigenous to North America that causes particularly severe symptoms in allergy sufferers. https://www.thelocal.de/20200721/ragweed-infestation-in-southern-germany-poses-threat-to Tue, 21 Jul 2020 18:57:34 +0200 ragweed-infestation-in-southern-germany-poses-threat-to Festival-goers were rushed to the hospital after being stung by a swarm of hornets. https://www.thelocal.de/20180903/18-people-attacked-by-swarm-of-hornets-at-wine-festival Mon, 03 Sep 2018 12:51:09 +0200 18-people-attacked-by-swarm-of-hornets-at-wine-festival 15 young children were taken to hospital late on Friday after bug-busting authorities in North Rhine-Westphalia accidentally dumped toxic insecticide over a primary school during playtime. https://www.thelocal.de/20130525/49913 Sat, 25 May 2013 12:35:00 +0200 49913 People in Germany who suffer from hay fever should keep their handkerchiefs at the ready - winter colds are likely to be replaced almost seamlessly by pollen, with experts speaking of a coming explosion. https://www.thelocal.de/20130402/48889 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:59:00 +0200 48889 A rapidly-spreading population of poisonous caterpillars is causing alarm all over Germany after migrating out of forests to build their nests in gardens, parks, and even streets. https://www.thelocal.de/20120615/43169 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:12:00 +0200 43169 Teams of bug-busters have been deployed to the roads of western Germany to spray trees to rid them of poisonous hairy caterpillars which can seriously damage human health. https://www.thelocal.de/20110511/34931 Wed, 11 May 2011 10:19:00 +0200 34931 Researchers in Bochum believe they have isolated a substance in cowshed dust that protects farm children from developing allergies and asthma, according to a report published this month. https://www.thelocal.de/20100720/28617 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:24:00 +0200 28617 Winter might have been brutally long in Germany this year, but allergy sufferers will benefit – sort of. Pollen isn't expected to begin plaguing people until two weeks later than normal, but the delay could make allergies much more intense. https://www.thelocal.de/20100312/25843 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:17:00 +0100 25843 Itchy eyes and runny noses herald the start of what could be a brutal allergy season this spring. Michael Dumiak reports on the German Weather Service’s new high-tech pollen forecasting that will let you know exactly why you’re sneezing. https://www.thelocal.de/20090423/18827 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:32:00 +0200 18827 Women can significantly reduce the chance of their children developing allergies by paying regular visits to dairy farms and breathing in the air, according to researchers in Germany. https://www.thelocal.de/20080503/11671 Sat, 03 May 2008 13:30:00 +0200 11671