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 Tropical nights are becoming more common across Germany as the climate warms. A few surprisingly effective tricks, from mastering 'Querlüften' to sleeping under an empty duvet cover, can help you stay cool and get some rest. https://www.thelocal.de/20260804/seven-tips-for-better-sleep-during-a-heatwave-in-germany Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:21:55 +0200 seven-tips-for-better-sleep-during-a-heatwave-in-germany If you're not a fan of hot and humid days in Germany, here are a few places you can go to cool down - and discover more of the country. https://www.thelocal.de/20220623/8-of-the-coolest-places-in-germany-to-visit-on-hot-summer-days Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:31:01 +0200 8-of-the-coolest-places-in-germany-to-visit-on-hot-summer-days Large parts of Germany were still in the grips of a heatwave on Tuesday, with high temperatures of up to 38C as well as severe storms scattered in the northeast and later in the southwest. https://www.thelocal.de/20260804/where-extreme-weather-is-expected-in-germany-this-week Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:59:32 +0200 where-extreme-weather-is-expected-in-germany-this-week Following a day of record-breaking temperatures, thunderstorms and torrential rain are forecast on Friday in several parts of Germany. https://www.thelocal.de/20260731/germany-braces-for-violent-thunderstorms-following-intense-heat-spell Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:18:37 +0200 germany-braces-for-violent-thunderstorms-following-intense-heat-spell When temperatures rise it can be hard to stay cool, but what happens when your rented flat starts feeling more sauna than sanctuary? Here's a look at your rights in Germany, and when you could be eligible for a rent reduction. https://www.thelocal.de/20250814/can-you-get-a-rent-reduction-if-your-apartment-gets-too-hot-in-germany Thu, 14 Aug 2025 09:11:14 +0200 can-you-get-a-rent-reduction-if-your-apartment-gets-too-hot-in-germany The weather is heating up across Germany, with forecasts predicting nearly 40C on Thursday. At the same time certain regions will see the highest-level of wildfire risk. https://www.thelocal.de/20260729/maps-where-in-germany-faces-the-highest-risk-of-wildfires Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:46:47 +0200 maps-where-in-germany-faces-the-highest-risk-of-wildfires Unexploded munitions are hampering efforts by firefighters to tackle a blaze in a national park in northern Germany, local officials said Wednesday. https://www.thelocal.de/20260715/unexploded-munitions-hamper-fight-against-wildfire-in-north-germany Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:31:27 +0200 unexploded-munitions-hamper-fight-against-wildfire-in-north-germany Deaths in Germany spiked 32 percent during a record heatwave in June compared to levels in the previous four years, official data showed Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.de/20260714/germany-recorded-32-percent-spike-in-deaths-in-june-heatwave Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:18:26 +0200 germany-recorded-32-percent-spike-in-deaths-in-june-heatwave After hailstones the size of tennis balls caused damage in northern Germany, forecasters are warning that more severe thunderstorms, heavy rain and intense heat could affect other parts of the country this week. https://www.thelocal.de/20260714/heat-and-hail-what-to-expect-from-the-weather-in-germany-this-week Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:27:53 +0200 heat-and-hail-what-to-expect-from-the-weather-in-germany-this-week Heat is becoming a serious public health issue in Germany, with rising numbers of people reporting exhaustion, sleep disruption and circulatory problems, according to a new nationwide survey. https://www.thelocal.de/20260713/one-in-three-people-in-germany-report-heat-related-health-problems Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:52:27 +0200 one-in-three-people-in-germany-report-heat-related-health-problems Ninety-nine people drowned in Germany last month, the most since a record heatwave swept Europe in 2003, according to official figures. https://www.thelocal.de/20260712/drownings-surge-as-heat-stifles-germany Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:07:12 +0200 drownings-surge-as-heat-stifles-germany Following record-breaking temperatures in Germany, another heatwave is coming. What can we expect? https://www.thelocal.de/20260709/maps-how-hot-will-it-get-in-germany-in-mid-july Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:47:27 +0200 maps-how-hot-will-it-get-in-germany-in-mid-july Thousands of people have died in Germany in connection to the extreme up to the end of June, new figures show. https://www.thelocal.de/20260709/germany-sees-more-than-5000-heat-related-deaths-this-year Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:29:53 +0200 germany-sees-more-than-5000-heat-related-deaths-this-year With hotter summers and longer periods of drought, wildfires are becoming a more familiar feature of life in Germany. Fortunately, there are several official tools that allow you to monitor danger levels and receive emergency alerts. https://www.thelocal.de/20260703/map-how-to-get-the-latest-wildfire-information-and-alerts-in-germany Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:25:46 +0200 map-how-to-get-the-latest-wildfire-information-and-alerts-in-germany From stranded trains to wildfires and over-stretched emergency services, here’s how three consecutive days of record-breaking heat pushed Germany to the brink. https://www.thelocal.de/20260629/wildfires-and-cancelled-transport-how-record-breaking-high-temperatures-hit-germany Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:33:15 +0200 wildfires-and-cancelled-transport-how-record-breaking-high-temperatures-hit-germany The World Health Organisation said Sunday that over 1,300 excess deaths had been recorded in Europe since June 21 in connection with the record-breaking heatwave roasting much of the continent. https://www.thelocal.de/20260628/more-than-1300-excess-deaths-recorded-in-europe-heatwave-who Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:38:51 +0200 more-than-1300-excess-deaths-recorded-in-europe-heatwave-who Tens of millions are braving a weekend of extreme temperatures in Europe as a deadly heatwave moves eastwards, with some countries announcing rising death tolls and health services warning of saturation. https://www.thelocal.de/20260628/records-tumble-as-european-heatwave-moves-east Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:03:28 +0200 records-tumble-as-european-heatwave-moves-east In Germany, many believe that the weather on June 27th is a sign of what's to come for the next seven weeks. Where does the idea come from, and is there any truth to it? https://www.thelocal.de/20260626/seven-sleepers-day-why-june-27th-determines-the-summer-weather-in-germany Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:43:51 +0200 seven-sleepers-day-why-june-27th-determines-the-summer-weather-in-germany A heatwave sweeping Europe was starting to peak in Germany on Thursday, with several open-air events cancelled and temperatures expected to top 40C through the weekend. https://www.thelocal.de/20260625/events-cancelled-records-loom-as-temperatures-peak-in-germany Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:40:06 +0200 events-cancelled-records-loom-as-temperatures-peak-in-germany The heatwave gripping Europe is putting people's health at risk, and the continent's leaders must invest in making their health services more climate-resilient, the WHO chief said Wednesday. https://www.thelocal.de/20260624/people-are-at-risk-europe-urged-to-invest-in-healthcare-as-heatwaves-intensify Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:49 +0200 people-are-at-risk-europe-urged-to-invest-in-healthcare-as-heatwaves-intensify