Heatwave in Germany: DWD Warns of Extreme Heat Stress
The heatwave in Germany continues. The German Weather Service (DWD) is issuing heat warnings and recorded a new preliminary record of 41.5 degrees Celsius on Saturday.
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Heatwave in the North: Record Temperatures and Severe Weather Warning
Northern Germany saw historic heat records on Saturday, with temperatures reaching up to 40.2 degrees Celsius, according to the German Weather Service (DWD). A severe weather warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and hail is now in effect.
CSD 2026 in Munich: 30,000 Celebrate Despite Heat
Despite temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius, around 30,000 people took part in the CSD parade in Munich on Saturday, with another 200,000 spectators lining the streets.
230,000 Celebrate CSD in Munich – Söder Emphasizes Openness
Nearly 230,000 people celebrated Christopher Street Day (CSD) in Munich on Saturday. Markus Söder (CSU) stressed the state's cosmopolitanism.
CSD in Munich defies heatwave: Parade attracts thousands
Despite the scorching heat, tens of thousands of people celebrated at the Christopher Street Day (CSD) in Munich. Around 30,000 participants marched in a colorful parade through the city.
Germany sets new heat record – 41.5 degrees measured
Germany broke its nationwide heat record for the second consecutive day on Saturday. The German Weather Service (DWD) reported 41.5 degrees Celsius in Möckern-Drewitz, Saxony-Anhalt.
Heat: Metronom Advises Against Train Travel
Extreme heat is causing major disruptions in regional rail services in Germany. Operator Metronom has urged passengers not to travel and to avoid stations, citing heat-related infrastructure faults and overloaded air conditioning systems.
Train Disruption: Maintenance Work to Be Limited to Between Midnight and 4 AM
Following a nationwide train shutdown on Wednesday night, Deutsche Bahn has announced new rules for maintenance work. From now on, maintenance will only take place between midnight and 4 AM, the company said.
Swimming accident in Chiemsee: 68-year-old dies
A 68-year-old Swiss man died on Friday afternoon after a swimming accident in Chiemsee. According to police, he was on an electric boat.
Heatwave in Northern Germany: Up to 40 Degrees This Weekend
Northern Germany is experiencing extreme heat. The German Weather Service (DWD) warns of temperatures up to 40 degrees Celsius on Saturday and Sunday.
Bavaria Criticizes Federal Bias in Wind Turbine Allocation
The Bavarian state government has sharply criticized the Federal Network Agency's allocation practice for wind power projects. Markus Söder and Economics Minister Hubert Aiwanger see a disadvantage for Bavaria.
Munich Cemeteries Ban Grave Candles Due to Drought
Due to persistent drought and high fire risk, Munich's municipal cemeteries have immediately banned grave candles, the city announced.
Berlin S-Bahn Tender: Dispute Ends, Contract Free
The years-long dispute over the tender for large parts of the Berlin S-Bahn network has ended. Train manufacturer Alstom is dropping further legal action, clearing the way for the billion-euro contract to be awarded.
Two suspected supporters of the Last Defense Wave arrested
In Thuringia, two suspected supporters of the right-wing extremist group 'Last Defense Wave' have been arrested. They are accused of attempting to set fire to an asylum seeker accommodation, the Federal Prosecutor's Office announced.
Life Sentence for Magdeburg Christmas Market Attacker
A court in Magdeburg has sentenced the man who drove a car into a Christmas market crowd in 2024 to life imprisonment. The 51-year-old killed six people and injured more than 300.
Flensburg Point Trading to Be Fined Up to €30,000 from July
Starting in July, trading driver's license points in Flensburg will become illegal. Anyone who deceives authorities about the actual driver or brokers such services faces fines of up to €30,000.
Fire on former shooting range near Neustrelitz: New hotspots discovered
The fire department had declared the fire on a former shooting range near Neustrelitz (Mecklenburg Lake District) extinguished in the morning, but during patrols they discovered new hotspots.
Hochtaunus District: Bus Services to Expand from December
The Hochtaunus Transport Association (VHT) will expand bus services in the district starting in December. According to the FAZ, new buses will be purchased and timetables adjusted to better connect rural areas.
German Railway Introduces Free Cancellations Due to Heat
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is preparing for operational disruptions caused by the ongoing heatwave and is offering passengers free ticket cancellations for the first time, as reported by FAZ.
Large-Scale Raid on Hamburg Refugee Shelter: Police Search Ukraine House
Early on Wednesday morning, Hamburg police surrounded and searched a large refugee shelter in the Winterhude district. Officers were providing administrative assistance to the Federal Employment Agency, a police operations center employee said.
GSM-R Disruption Paralyzes German Rail Traffic, Euro to Have Upper Limits
A disruption of the GSM-R radio system has largely paralyzed German rail traffic. Meanwhile, the digital euro is set to have upper limits, and Norway bans AI in schools.
Medical Association Warns of Health Risks from Heat
Germany's Federal Medical Association and the German Alliance on Climate Change and Health have warned of health risks due to persistently high temperatures, calling on the public to help each other.
Up to 40 Degrees: Next Heatwave Hits Northern Germany
The next heatwave has reached the north. According to the German Weather Service (DWD), temperatures of up to 38 degrees are expected.
AI-Generated Nude Images of Students: Police Investigate in Berlin-Pankow
At the Heinz-Brandt School in Berlin-Weißensee, two students are accused of creating and distributing AI-generated nude images of female classmates. School authorities have been notified, and police are investigating.
Raids at Former Gazprom Subsidiary: Gas Supplier Suspected of Sabotage
Investigators have searched a former subsidiary of the Russian energy giant Gazprom. Germany's Federal Public Prosecutor General's Office announced that there is a suspicion of sabotage – the gas supply in Germany could be at risk.
Bavaria Allows AI in University Exams
Bavaria's state government plans to lift the ban on artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education, allowing students to use AI tools in exams and coursework.
Technical glitch at Deutsche Bahn brings train traffic across Germany to a standstill
A radio malfunction brought train traffic across Germany to a halt on Tuesday evening. According to Deutsche Bahn, the disruption was resolved after about two hours, and services resumed on Wednesday morning.
No Public Viewing for World Cup in Munich
Munich will not host a large fan festival during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to the Süddeutsche Zeitung, the few suitable locations in the city are unavailable during the tournament period.
Brandenburg’s Transport Minister Demands Answers After Train Radio Failure
After a nationwide failure of the train radio system, Brandenburg's Transport Minister Robert Crumbach (SPD) has demanded a thorough investigation from Deutsche Bahn. He sees trust in the railway at risk.
Kiel Week: Power Outage and IT Failure Paralyze Celebrations
A power outage in downtown Kiel brought parts of the Kiel Week festivities to a halt on Tuesday evening.
Antisemitism in Schools: ‘Oh Man, Here Comes the Annoying Jew’
A Jewish student is insulted and threatened for weeks without teachers intervening. Experts say such incidents have become quite normal.
Stuttgart 21: Deutsche Bahn Delays Opening to End of 2031
The new underground station in Stuttgart will not open until December 2031, five years later than previously planned. Deutsche Bahn representatives informed the German parliament's transport committee.
Nationwide Rail Outage: Digital Radio GSM-R Brings Trains to a Standstill
The entire German rail network collapsed late Tuesday evening. At the center of the disruption is a failure of the digital mobile radio system GSM-R.
Train disruption: Services resume, delays remain
After a massive disruption of the digital railway radio system, train services in Germany have resumed. However, passengers must expect delays and cancellations until the morning.
New Mega Arena Munich Airport Clears Key Hurdle
The planned Munich Arena near the airport has taken a major step forward: the city of Freising approved the development plan.
Two Dead in Truck Accident on A31 in Emsland
Two construction workers were killed on Tuesday when a truck crashed into a safety vehicle on the A31 motorway in Emsland, police said.
Regional train to Munich: Witness films secret upskirt filmer
A 57-year-old woman filmed a man in a regional train from Augsburg to Munich as he secretly recorded under a 28-year-old woman's skirt. The victim later filed a complaint with the federal police.
Raids on suspected IS members in three German states
Germany's Federal Prosecutor's Office has searched the homes of five suspected Islamic State supporters in Baden-Württemberg, Brandenburg and Hesse. No arrests were made.
Eastern Commissioner warns of old-age poverty due to planned pension reform
The German government's Eastern Commissioner, Elisabeth Kaiser (SPD), has warned of old-age poverty in eastern Germany if the pension level is lowered from 2031. According to Zeit, Kaiser called for maintaining the statutory pension as a central basis of livelihood for many eastern Germans.
Frankfurt Boosts Social Budget to Record High
The city of Frankfurt has approved a record budget for social housing this year.