Helgoland
- 6d ago
Germany hits 40.5°C in July heatwave peak, three states set monthly records before storms sweep in
Bernburg in Saxony-Anhalt recorded 40.5°C on Thursday, the highest of several 40°C-plus readings across Germany. Three federal states set new July temperature records before thunderstorms, heavy rain and hurricane-force gusts brought a sharp cooldown.
- Jul 20
Germany advances first North Sea hydrogen pipeline Aquaductus, ground surveys begin off Norderney
Ground investigations for the 400-km offshore pipeline are starting this week on the island of Norderney and the Aurich coast, with a preferred route landing near Hilgenriedersiel to minimize impact on the Wadden Sea.
- Jun 13
Ferry 'Funny Girl' disabled off Helgoland: 69 people on board await rescue after engine failure
The passenger ferry 'Funny Girl' lost power five kilometres off the North Sea island of Helgoland on 13 June after an engine breakdown, leaving 69 people on board awaiting rescue.
