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Brussels Airport reconnects to Europe’s high-speed rail network after more than 10 years

Belgium’s largest airport is back on Europe’s high-speed rail map after more than a decade, with a new Deutsche Bahn service connecting Brussels Airport with Cologne and Antwerp.

Euronews

In 2013, a special medical research facility was started in Cologne, Germany to understand how humans adapt to extreme environments: How :envihab helps prepare astronauts?

In 2013, a special medical research facility was started in Cologne, Germany to understand how humans adapt to extreme environments. The facility studies how the human body responds to microgravity-like conditions. Its bedrest studies help researchers examine changes in bones, muscles, balance, vision and coordination and test measures that could…

The Economic Times

Gamescom: Germany is Europe’s largest video game market

Gamescom in Cologne is the world's biggest fair for computer and video games. In 2026, it set a record for exhibitors and was visited by the German president and leading politicians.

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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.

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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

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

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.

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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

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.

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Drought threatens the Netherlands’ iconic dikes and grounds houseboats

The flood barriers have been weakened by a lack of rain

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Germany heatwave sees Cologne residents cool off in mist

Residents cool off in public sprinklers across Cologne, Germany, as temperatures near 35C, while low Rhine water levels reflect the impact of dry summer weather.

Euronews

Macron and Merz agree to deepen defence ties and push for tougher stance on China

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the Noervenich air base near Cologne on Friday for the 26th Franco-German ministerial council.

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Germany to join French nuclear exercise in bid to boost defence cooperation

Germany will take part in a French nuclear exercise later this year, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday after key defence talks with French President Emmanuel Macron at an air base near Cologne. Merz said the two countries would also continue to develop the ‌cloud solution from ‌the FCAS joint fighter…

France 24

Merz hosts Macron in Cologne for key defence talks one month after FCAS initiative collapse

Macron and Merz are holding the critical talks in a symbolic setting where President Charles de Gaulle and Chancellor Konrad Adenauer previously met and agreed on establishing friendly Franco-German ties.

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Gemini has Eurostar in its sights with plans to launch London to Cologne train route by 2030

The new direct London-Cologne rail services will shave as much as two hours off the current journey time.

The Economic Times

Psychologists say wearing a lucky bracelet is not just superstition but can genuinely improve performance by increasing confidence and persistence, according to researchers from the University of Cologne

Superstitions, like lucky charms or rituals, can surprisingly boost performance, a study reveals. Researchers found that these practices enhance self-efficacy, a belief in one's abilities, leading to increased confidence, effort, and persistence. While not magical, this psychological nudge helps individuals tap into their full potential, especially during challenging tasks. This…

The National (Scotland)

Craig Telfer of The Terrace showing Scotland fans shine at World Cup in video diaries

Craig Telfer has been producing daily video diaries for The Terrace podcast at the World Cup and has been stunned by Scotland fans' impact in…

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IEM Cologne 2026 sets CS2 viewership record with 2.2 million peak

Two fantastic matches of Counter-Strike pushed the viewership numbers to new heights.

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Leading Global Commerce Provider Shopware Unveils Four Connected Commerce Infrastructure Products at Annual Community Day 2026

NEW YORK, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Shopware, a global ecommerce platform for complex B2C and B2B commerce, today announced four connected product launches at its annual Shopware Community Day in Cologne, Germany, each designed to help online retailers not just survive, but thrive, in the agentic era. The move…

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Shopware Launches Shopware Payments in Partnership with PayPal

COLOGNE, Germany, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Shopware, a leading open-source ecommerce platform, today announced the launch of Shopware Payments, its platform-native payments solution powered by PayPal. The solution enables merchants to activate and manage payments directly within Shopware while providing access to a comprehensive portfolio of market-relevant payment methods…

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Global Esports Industry Week 2026 heads to Cologne with major agenda revealed

The premier esports business conference returns to Germany in June alongside Counter-Strike's biggest tournament.

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BIG win 16 rounds in a row to make IEM Cologne Major Stage 2 over NRG

A comeback for the history books for the Germans in Cologne.

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FlyQuest shock Liquid to reach IEM Cologne 2026 Stage 2

Another disappointing loss for Liquid sees FlyQuest through to Stage 2 at Cologne.

Dot Esports

IEM Cologne 2026 Major: Schedule, teams, prize pool, format and more

The Cathedral's doors open once more.

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IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 1 Preview: Who will go 3-0?

The Cologne journey begins here, but how many teams from Stage 1 will survive?

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