Winter service is ready: Mild weather surprises on November 1st!

Winter service is ready: Mild weather surprises on November 1st!

On November 1st, 2025, the weather in Cologne will be mild, as the weather service predicts. No snowfall or ice formation is expected, which is welcome news for drivers in the area. The winter season officially began today, and the federal Autobahn GmbH has also completed its preparations. Salt halls are filled and the vehicles are converted for winter service so that we can react quickly if necessary. The districts are also required to prepare for the clearing and spreading work and, as the Oder-Spree district administration reports, have already completed the necessary preparations.

The daytime temperatures in the coming days will be over ten degrees, which will make the transition to winter a little more pleasant. The ADAC has a practical tip for drivers: It is recommended to change to winter tires in good time from October to Easter so that you are well prepared for frosty temperatures. The calendar start of winter isn't until December 21st, but attention to winter-ready cars is already very popular.

A look into the world of research

However, the weather might not be the only reason why people in the city are paying attention at the moment. The fate of young people who stand up for justice and change also comes into focus. An example of this is Maryam Khalil, a Libyan-American aspiring doctor and dedicated researcher. With a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, Anthropology and an excellent thesis in International Security Studies, she has acquired impressive knowledge. Her honors thesis, “The Impact of De Facto Refoulement on the Health System and the Most Vulnerable in Libya,” examines how forced returns affect access to healthcare for displaced people.

In addition to being educated at Stanford University, Maryam is a 2024-25 Fulbright Schuman Program Scholar. She is currently researching topics such as healthcare and migration policy in the European Union, focusing on the challenges of forced displacement and the associated newly modernized carceral systems. Their commitment is impressive and shows how important the voice of young, educated people is in current debates.

The role of social media

In a world in which social networks are becoming increasingly influential, platforms such as Facebook have also taken on an important role in communication and the exchange of information. Facebook, founded by Mark Zuckerberg and his classmates at Harvard University in 2004, has grown from a platform initially only available to students to a global network with over 2.7 billion monthly active users. The focus is on advertising, but also on the opportunity to network with each other, exchange information and share content. But not without controversy: data protection issues and the spread of false information are always raised.

In 2023, the Meta Verified program was introduced, allowing accounts to be verified for a fee - a move that may help increase the credibility of content on the platform. It remains to be seen how Facebook and similar platforms will develop, especially in times when the younger generation is increasingly turning to alternative forms of communication.