Episode 5 - Too Hot to BBQ

Düsseldorf is feeling the heat and not just because of the weather.In this episode, we look back at the biggest local stories of the week, including the ongoing heatwave, a dramatic rescue after a swimming accident in the Rhine, and new fines for anyone ignoring Düsseldorf's park barbecue ban. We also discuss how the low water level of the Rhine is affecting the city and why Düsseldorf now boasts the highest number of ice cream parlors per 100,000 residents in Germany.On the business side, we cover Rheinmetall's falling share price and why Düsseldorf continues to generate the highest business tax revenue in North Rhine-Westphalia.In sports, Rhein Fire and the Düsseldorf Panther both celebrate victories, while stadium beer suuplier Schumacher Alt signs a new contract at the Merkur Spiel-Arena.We also talk about the opening of the new House of Cultures, the musical Six bringing the story of Anne of Cleves to the stage, children performing "operations" on teddy bears to learn about medicine, and a preview of next weekend's France Festival.From summer heat and city politics to sports, culture, and wonderfully quirky local stories, this is another week of Düsseldorf Alive.