- 5d ago
Hesse's big cities see population surge while countryside stagnates
Hesse's major cities gained 12.5% more residents between 2004 and 2025, while rural districts added just 0.2%, widening the urban-rural divide in one of Germany's densest states.
- Jun 28
Record heatwave grips Germany: 41.5°C, ten drown, rail network strained
A weekend of extreme heat broke temperature records across Germany, with 41.5°C in Saxony-Anhalt marking the country's hottest day. At least ten people died in swimming accidents and rail services buckled under the strain.
- Jun 28
After record heat, Germany prepares for severe storms and flooding
Following a weekend of unprecedented heat that broke national temperature records three times, Germany is now facing intense thunderstorms, torrential rain, and the risk of major flooding.
- Jun 27
Rhineland-Palatinate records 41.1°C as heatwave severs regional train services across the state
A new temperature record of 41.1°C was set in Rhineland-Palatinate on Saturday as extreme heat forced Deutsche Bahn to cancel or delay dozens of regional trains, leaving passengers stranded amid sweltering conditions.
- Jun 24
Germany breaks heat record for second day with 41.5°C, triggering transport chaos and evacuations
Germany recorded 41.5°C on Saturday in Drewitz, Saxony-Anhalt, surpassing Friday's 41.3°C and prompting rail shutdowns, motorway closures and the evacuation of care homes as extreme heat pushed eastward.
