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Germany’s political landscape is shifting dramatically. After major gains for the far-right AfD in eastern state elections – and a surge by the left-wing Die Linke in Berlin – traditional parties are facing growing pressure. With France’s presidential election less than a year away and far-right candidate Marine Le Pen…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 21

Why swimming in the Rhine is allowed in Switzerland but banned in Germany

Basel has spent decades making the Rhine safe for swimmers, while German cities are imposing bans. Could a growing European push to reclaim urban waterways change that?

Euronews · Aug 20

Rhine drought, heatwaves and deaths: Is it time for Germany to enshrine climate protection in law?

Germany’s coalition government is split over putting climate protection in the constitution.

Euronews · Aug 18

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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. It comes amid a record-breaking wave of extreme weather across the region.

Euronews · Aug 17

Facing drought, the Dutch rethink water management

NIJMEGEN, Netherlands - On the banks of the Waal, the Dutch branch of the Rhine, swimmers are sunning themselves on a Nijmegen beach that didn’t exist before the river level dropped a few months ago.

Bangkok Post · Aug 15

In pictures: Drought exposes Word War II ships, strands boats as Europe’s river levels plunge

Water levels on the Danube River, the second longest in Europe, have dropped so low due to drought and extreme heat over the summer that the hulls of dozens of German warships from World War II are emerging into view and the remains of an ancient mammoth were uncovered in…

France 24 · Aug 7

After 30 years, a Dutch river floodplain has become more than 5,500 hectares of new nature, and scientists say the Gelderse Poort shows how flood safety can support biodiversity recovery

Dutch river management now gives the Rhine more room to behave naturally. Former agricultural floodplains are now wetlands, grasslands, and woodland. This approach combines clay extraction and wetland creation with nature conversion. Restored floodplains improve ecological conditions and strengthen flood protection measures. The Gelderse Poort shows a landscape serving multiple…

The Times of India · Aug 6

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Europe’s rivers are running dry, and the knock-on effects are disastrous

Droughts that were once a century now happen every year, and the impact on wildlife, industrial output and culture itself is catastrophic, says Yiannis Baboulias, a Greek writer based in London

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5

I sailed the Rhine on a family-friendly river cruise and my kids loved it – even without any waterslides

Cruise expert Marc Shoffman explored the Netherlands and Germany with his children on A-Rosa Sena

The Independent UK · Aug 4

Europe’s Danube, Rhine and Loire are shrinking under heat and drought, disrupting shipping, power generation and tourism

Record low water levels in Europe's major rivers are disrupting electricity production, cargo transport and business operations as heatwaves and drought continue across the continent. Nuclear and hydropower plants have cut output, shipping on the Danube and Rhine has slowed, and companies are reporting lower earnings, highlighting the growing economic…

The Times of India · Aug 4

Rhine River hits record low as drought grips Germany

Record low water levels on Germany's Rhine River left boats stranded in Cologne, as prolonged heat and drought pushed the country's busiest waterway to its lowest level on record.

Euronews · Aug 2

Drought threatens the Netherlands’ iconic dikes and grounds houseboats

The flood barriers have been weakened by a lack of rain

The Independent UK · Aug 2

Lost income, energy fears and a woolly mammoth: what Europe’s dried-up rivers have yielded

Heat and drought have affected shipping, power plants and tourism across eastern Europe – as well as unearthing some surprises

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1

How the heatwave is taking a toll on European industry as key waterways run low

Prolonged low water levels have forced several European industries, including oil refining, nuclear power and chemicals, to reduce output because of raw-material and cooling-water shortages.

Euronews · Jul 30

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The Independent UK · Jul 24

Uniworld unveils details of three luxury ‘super ships’ setting sail in 2028

The luxury river cruise line will bring a new ship to the Danube, Rhine and Mekong

Marie Claire · Jul 22

This Storybook Swiss City Combines Luxurious Experiences With Extreme Comfort

I never wanted to leave.

The Independent UK · Jul 8

Independent Travel Awards 2026: Win a seven-night luxury European river cruise for two

Discover the Danube, Rhine or Seine as part of this prize sailing

The Independent UK · Jul 6

Celebrity River Cruises launches cruise extension stays featuring tours with local experts

The brand is entering the river cruise market on the Rhine next year

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Euronews · Jun 7

River cruise boom: why holidays on the water are trending

River cruises are evolving from a niche product into a key part of Europe's travel market. Rising demand on the German Rhine is increasing pressure on infrastructure.

The Times of India · Apr 20

Rare 1,700-year-old bronze cauldron found in Northern Germany rewrites connection to the Roman Empire

In Schaalby, northern Germany, archaeologists found rare bronze cauldrons dating from the 3rd to the 5th centuries AD. The cauldrons have been recovered through a collaboration between the Archaeological State Office of Schleswig-Holstein and Aarhus University. The cauldrons are called ‘Vestland cauldrons’ and provide important evidence of trade and cultural…

The Times of India · Apr 18

Buried for 1,600 years: Rome’s secret ‘superhighway’ discovered beneath German farms

In the German region of Groß-Gerau, archaeologists have discovered a large, engineered canal. Using geophysical remote sensing methods, it has been established that the canal was built in the 4th century during the reign of Emperor Valentinian I. This artificial waterway (15 meters in width) was used as a means…

Louder · Jan 9

Rick Wakeman, Steve Hackett, Asia, Caravan, Focus and more lined up for huge new prog cruise taking place this summer

Prog-friendly venue Trading Boundaries announces a new prog cruise venture up and down the Rhine for July

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8

Masses of toxic litter pours from Rhine into North Sea each year, research finds

Citizen scientists help in University of Bonn study showing river carries up to 4,700 tonnes of ‘macrolitter’ annually

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025

The Rhine’s castles, cathedrals and cuisine are best discovered from the river

From steaming hot dumplings to smoky regional sausages, Sandy Cadiz-Smith discovers the best of European gastronomy on a Viking cruise

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025

Koblenz is the cosy German city that welcomes visitors like locals

On the search for the perfect autumn break, Katie Mather finds intriguing history, traditional restaurants and delicious wine on the banks of the Mosel and Rhine

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