Cologne, Düsseldorf and the surrounding areas attract many internationals who move to Germany. We look at what you can expect for salaries and jobs in the region.
With the aim of cutting noise and pollution in the centre, the German city of Cologne is pinning its hopes on Barcelona's successful 'superblock' concept. So what exactly are superblocks - and what could this mean for pedestrians and drivers?
More than 1,000 runners are expected to take part in the race up the 40 floors of the Cologne Tower, the city's tallest office building, in Sunday's Staircase Championship.
The city of Cologne is known for its twin-spired Gothic cathedral and lively culture, but it's also a great starting point for escaping the city. Here are four of our favourite day trip ideas from North Rhine-Westphalia's largest city.
Armour-clad warriors mixed with cosplaying Super Marios and monster hunters on Thursday, as gamers braved hours of queuing at the sector's biggest trade show, Gamescom in Germany's Cologne.
Many foreign residents are getting ready to apply for citizenship as the law is set to be relaxed. But one German city has paused applications because it doesn't have the capacity to manage the demand.
Cologne is one of the oldest cities in Germany, with a history stretching back just over 2,000 years. It’s a past full of old Roman bones, Gothic architecture and world-famous fine fragrances. But it's possible to explore without breaking the bank.
All cell phone users in Germany's most populous state are set to receive a piercing alert on their phones Thursday at 11am during the 10th 'Warntag' (warning day). Why is the drill taking place?
Germany on Monday condemned an appearance by a Taliban official at a mosque in Cologne, with the interior minister demanding explanations from the Turkish organisation running the Islamic site.
Whether you're on the lookout for local grocery delivery services or want to decode what words in 'Kölsch' really mean, these apps are must-haves for life in the Cathedral City.
Cologne’s Carnival trio has cancelled all their events after “Prince” Sven Oleff tested positive for coronavirus, as Germany sees a huge rise in infections.
No city north of the Alps has been home to Jews for as long as the Roman settlement of Cologne. A recently discovered Jewish quarter is now being brought back to life.
Eight members of the same family have been
arrested in France and Germany on suspicion of carrying out burglaries of
elderly people and fraudulently claiming social benefits, police said
Wednesday.
After the death of a pregnant woman and her baby in Cologne, who died after taking a poisonous glucose preparation, the public prosecutor's office is now investigating two employees of a pharmacy.
The sight of fatigue-clad soldiers manning the German
military's brightly-lit stall at Cologne's Gamescom draws in the curious - but some guests consciously stayed away.
In the shadow of the fast-paced, buzzing capital is a more sophisticated German city: Cologne. Beyond its famous cathedral, the city offers up some curiosities that are well worth a visit.
