Almost nobody has AC here; just like in Germany, electricity is very expensive here. Belgium, especially the Flemish part is very densely populated. When everybody would have AC here, the electricity power stations would break down.... . We have a ceiling fan in our bedroom, but it this highly unusual here.
Kirsten, when it is really hot, I spray cold water in my face and neck. I found this spray can a while ago; I put it in the fridge; spraying a bit of water feels sooooooooooooooooo good now