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French astronaut recounts 'astonishing' emotions after return to Earth

French astronaut Sophie Adenot has returned back to earth full of "emotion" after spending eight months in space – breaking the record for the longest uninterrupted orbital stay by a European astronaut. She will complete a recovery programme at the European Space Agency centre in Cologne, Germany before returning to…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 10

'All human emotions': French astronaut Sophie Adenot returns to Earth

French astronaut Sophie Adenot said she experienced “the full range of human emotions, from the most joyful to the most difficult” during her eight months in space, speaking on Saturday in Cologne, Germany, in her first public appearance since returning to Earth.

France 24 · Oct 10

22 Whimsical Street Installations By “OK Labs” That Make Cities A Little More Interesting

The streets are full of overlooked objects and ordinary corners, but OK Labs (Onaranlar Kulübü) sees them as opportunities for creativity. Through playful 3D installations, clever designs, and familiar pop culture characters, this creative collective transforms everyday urban spaces into unexpected works of art. From Istanbul to Berlin, their imaginative…

Bored Panda · Oct 9

Europe’s biggest gaming show eyes ‘Grand Theft’ boost

COLOGNE, Germany - Europe’s biggest video games show Gamescom opens its doors on Tuesday in Cologne with the industry hoping that the coming blockbuster “Grand Theft Auto VI” can provide a much-needed boost, as studios cut jobs amid fierce competition.

Bangkok Post · Aug 25

Why swimming in the Rhine is allowed in Switzerland but banned in Germany

Basel has spent decades making the Rhine safe for swimmers, while German cities are imposing bans. Could a growing European push to reclaim urban waterways change that?

Euronews · Aug 20

Gamescom 2026 schedule: All of the dates, times, and where to watch the showcases

The Gamescom 2026 schedule is underway, and this guide is here to help you catch it all as it happens at Gamescom 2026

GamesRadar · Aug 12

An Aging Protein Called EPS8 Drives Toxic Protein Clumping in ALS and Huntington's Models, Cologne Team Reports

Cologne researchers found the aging protein EPS8 drives toxic protein clumping in worm and human cell models of ALS and Huntington's disease.

Medical Daily · Aug 4

Germany: Yayoi Kusama exhibition breaks attendance record in Cologne

Nearly 470,000 visitors made the exhibition the biggest success in Museum Ludwig's history.

Euronews · Aug 4

Rhine River hits record low as drought grips Germany

Record low water levels on Germany's Rhine River left boats stranded in Cologne, as prolonged heat and drought pushed the country's busiest waterway to its lowest level on record.

Euronews · Aug 2

Drought threatens the Netherlands’ iconic dikes and grounds houseboats

The flood barriers have been weakened by a lack of rain

The Independent UK · Aug 2