Cologne, Germany – Famous for its fun-loving carnival and vibrant artistic scene, Cologne has long been considered a left-wing city. But the events of New Year’s Eve, when hundreds of women reported ...

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Germany's North Rhine Westphalia region doesn't always garner the interest or the visitors it deserves, partly because of competition from popular destinations such as Berlin and Bavaria. Cologne, the ...

Berlin these days seems to have everything: a thrilling creative and club scene, a laissez-faire attitude and an abundance of history. But the world must be getting tired of hearing how great Berlin ...

Around 20,000 people are being urgently evacuated from their homes in Cologne, Germany, after three unexploded Second World War bombs were discovered. After the city undergoes its largest postwar ...

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Scores of women say they were sexually assaulted and mugged by groups of men largely of Arab and north African appearance German police are investigating reports that scores of women were sexually ...

Gothic architecture, modern art and ‘singing beer’ give this cultural city its liberal atmosphere The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an ...

Berlin these days seems to have everything: a thrilling creative and club scene, a laissez-faire attitude and an abundance of history. But the world must be getting tired of hearing how great Berlin ...