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Cologne Cathedral to introduce admission fee due to rising operating costs

Around six million tourists visit the place of worship each year

The Independent UK

Cologne Cathedral’s plans to charge for tickets spark outcry

Limiting access to German church to well-off visitors would be ‘socially unjust’, critics say

The Guardian - UK

Cologne’s famed Gothic cathedral to introduce admission fee

Funds raised by the new charge will be used for rising maintenance costs at the UNESCO-listed church.

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Cologne Cathedral, one of Germany's best-known landmarks, to charge tourists for admission

Cologne Cathedral, a famous German landmark and popular tourist draw, will start charging an admission fee to visitors as church officials struggle with rising maintenance costs

The Independent UK

This down-to-earth European city should be your next solo travel trip

Katie Mather finds that Cologne allows her some precious alone time – but invites her to the party, too

The Independent UK

IEM Cologne Major Stage 3 Drops BO1s, Goes All-BO3 in Expanded Format

The Major format takes another step toward tier-1 standards.

Dot Esports

Germany : From Trump to Putin, Cologne’s Rose Monday floats skewer world leaders

Carnival in Cologne mixes feathers and satire as floats mock leaders from Trump to Putin, showing how Germans use humour to process serious politics.

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Can humanoid AI robots really handle arduous factory work? A new Ford factory trial exceeds targets

In a six-week trial at Ford’s Cologne Innovation Centre, the Alpha HMND 01 moved heavy totes, lifted metal car parts and exceeded productivity targets.

Euronews

New destinations and Eurostar rivals: How Channel Tunnel rail travel might change in the future

The Channel Tunnel operating company says the line has capacity for more services.

Euronews

My big night out: I woke up on a llama farm in Germany – hungover and lying beside a naked punk

At 20, I went on a European road trip for the summer, where a chance encounter in Cologne taught me the importance of friendship

The Guardian - UK

CDU wins big in Germany's local elections as AfD fails to secure any cities

After Germany's local elections, the CDU made significant gains, winning in Dortmund, Leverkusen and Bielefeld. Despite setbacks, the SPD celebrated victories in Cologne and other cities.

Euronews

WDR SO Cologne Chamber Players: The Romantic Room, Chamber Works by Spohr album review – plenty to discover

The early 19th century German composer wrote a prodigious amount of music, little of it known today. This rewarding collection features his larger-scale chamber works

The Guardian - UK

Ford Slashes 1,000 Jobs in Germany As EV Sales Slow

Ford has announced plans to cut up to 1,000 jobs at its Cologne, Germany, factory due to low demand for electric vehicles. Starting in 2026, the plant will scale back operations from two shifts to one.

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Ford Slashes 1,000 Jobs In Germany As EV Demand Falters

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) shares were steady in early Tuesday trading after the automaker confirmed plans to cut up to 1,000 jobs at its electric vehicle plant in Cologne, Germany.

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The Independent UK

Ford to drop up to 1,000 jobs at German plant as demand for electric cars in Europe lags forecasts

Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday it would cut up to 1,000 jobs at its electric auto plant in Cologne, Germany due to lower than expected demand for battery-powered cars

The Independent UK

Is Germany vs Northern Ireland on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch World Cup qualifier

Everything you need to know ahead of the Cologne clash

The Independent UK

Michael O’Neill excited by Northern Ireland’s ‘big step up’ against Germany

The challenging Group A World Cup qualifier tie takes place in Cologne on Sunday.

TechRadar

I spoke to Gamescom's organizers about the event, its future, and the city of Cologne - 'the entire city is transformed into the gaming capital of the world'

We spoke to Gamescom's Stefan Heikhaus and Tim Endres about the popular European gaming event.

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Radio France Internationale

African studios bring culture and history to the world’s biggest games fair

Video game makers from around the globe have converged on Cologne for the annual Gamescom trade fair – the world's largest gaming event, where new products are unveiled and investors connect with developers. Among the 1,500 exhibitors are a group of African gaming professionals showcasing games rooted in the continent's…

International Business Times

Chinese Tiger, French Berets And Space Cannons Mark Gamescom 2025

A new instalment in Chinese action saga "Black Myth", a long-awaited indie favourite and stereotypically French cosplay have all marked the vast Gamescom trade fair this week in Cologne.

International Business Times

Games Industry In Search Of New Winning Combo At Gamescom 2025

The global games industry gathers for the vast Gamescom trade fair in Cologne this week, with hopes that upcoming heavy-hitters like "GTA VI" can help the industry escape its doldrums.

Digital Camera World

Fujifilm photographers rejoice: Fujikina 2025 is coming to London and Cologne

The photography festival for Fujifilm fans is coming to the UK and Germany this September. Here's everything you need to know…

Evening Standard

Eight must-try summer colognes for hot summer days

We’re talking about the lightest fragrance of all...lots and lots of it

Dot Esports

CS2 IEM Cologne 2025: Schedule, results, teams, and more

We're heading to the Cathedral of Counter-Strike.

Radio France Internationale

Growing old behind bars: inside Germany's 'grandpa prisons'

Reflecting demographic trends, Germany's prison population is ageing. The largest unit for senior prisoners in the country is in Bielefeld-Senne, east of Cologne – where inmates live in specially adapted cells and aren't required to work once they pass retirement age.

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