Drought in Germany and Europe are driving up costs
Ongoing drought in Europe is causing rivers to dry up and crops to fail. Transport costs are rising and the price of food has exploded. Is inflation due to extreme weather?
World
dw.com
20.08.2026
Why are Germany's gas storage levels so low?
Germany's gas storage facilities are only 50% full as traders bet that wholesale prices will fall if the Iran war ends. With around three months until winter, DW asks whether the country can refill it
Finance
dw.com
20.08.2026
Why Germany's gas storage levels are so low
Germany's gas storage facilities are only 50% full as traders bet that wholesale prices will fall if the Iran war ends. With around three months until winter, DW asks whether the country can refill it
Finance
dw.com
20.08.2026
Germany records 14,000 heat-related deaths this summer as heatwaves scorch Europe
Berlin has recorded roughly 14,000 heat-related deaths this summer, official data showed Thursday. Europe has experienced a spike in heat-related mortality as the worst-hit countries grapple with hist
World
france24.com
20.08.2026
Germany’s military has a new recruiting tool: Kebab wrappers
The recruitment campaign comes as Berlin seeks roughly 73,000 additional active troops over the next decade.
Politics
politico.eu
20.08.2026
Deadly overnight storms batter Germany as tornado hits region
A tornado struck the town of Fürstenwalde
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
About 14,000 people died in Germany this summer due to abnormal heat
About 14,000 people have died in Germany this summer due to extremely high temperatures, and about 10,000 deaths were recorded in one week at the end of June.
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
Deadly overnight storms batter Germany, killing a woman and injuring at least 2
Severe storms have caused extensive damage in parts of Germany, leaving one woman dead and at least two people injured
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Germany will allocate up to 50 million euros for the restoration of the protective structure of the Chernobyl NPP
The Federal Environment Ministry of Germany plans to provide up to 50 million euros of aid to Ukraine for the repair of the protective structure of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant (NPP).
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
Germany to extend border controls due to crisis in Ceuta
Germany plans to extend border controls with neighboring countries for another six months due to the migrant crisis in Ceuta, Spain.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Kloster Eberbach in Eltville am Rhein, Germany
Perched on a sun-drenched slope in Eltville am Rhein, Kloster Eberbach stands as a masterpiece of Cistercian architecture, founded in 1136 by twelve monks seeking isolation and spiritual rigor. The ab
Journal
atlasobscura.com
18.08.2026
Will Germany's drought push up food prices?
Germany's main farmers' association has warned of a below-average harvest after drought and crops damaged by extreme heat. DW looks into what lower yields could mean for food prices and grocery bills.
Finance
dw.com
18.08.2026
Germany harvest drops as drought raises food price fears
Germany's farmers' association has warned of a below-average harvest after drought and extreme heat damaged crops. DW looks into what lower yields could mean for food prices and grocery bills.
Finance
dw.com
18.08.2026
As drought hits Germany's harvest, will food prices rise?
Germany's main farmers' association has warned of a below-average harvest after drought and extreme heat damaged crops. DW looks into what lower yields could mean for food prices and grocery bills.
Finance
dw.com
18.08.2026
MM to acquire RDM Arnsberg carton board mill in Germany
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
18.08.2026
Trial opens 32 years after American woman murdered in Germany
The man is accused of luring Amy Lopez under false pretenses into a secluded room, where he then allegedly handcuffed her, sexually assaulted her and killed her.
World
cbsnews.com
18.08.2026
An 81-year-old admits to 1994 killing of American tourist as trial opens in Germany
An 81-year-old man has admitted to sexually abusing and killing an American tourist in Germany more than 30 years ago
World
abcnews.com
18.08.2026
Inside secret police warehouse as Germany targets small boats gangs
German authorities seize dinghies and life jackets during their first raids under a new law that cracks down on smuggling.
World
bbc.co.uk
18.08.2026
The number of personnel of the Bundeswehr in Germany has reached the highest level in 13 years
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
Rhine River remains low amid ongoing drought in Germany
Drought conditions have pushed water levels on Germany's Rhine to exceptionally low levels. The situation is putting pressure on inland navigation along one of western Europe's key transport routes. I
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
17.08.2026