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Blind date in Cologne: ‘He walked me to my car. Unfortunately, I had parked very close by’

Monique, 50, who works for the UN, meets Ian, 52, an English teacher

The Guardian - UK

Hundreds of passengers evacuated from German train after knifeman threatens staff

Man arrested after incident on Deutsche Bahn ICE train headed from Cologne to Berlin

The Independent UK

Germany’s access all areas pass allows unlimited train travel and public transport – for just £1.60 a day

Hamburg to Munich and Cologne to Berlin: £48 buys a month of travel in central Europe’s largest nation

The Independent UK

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Anger over ‘tasteless’ parade float linking Jesus to church sex abuse

Germany’s Catholic Church has sharply criticised a carnival float made for a street parade in Cologne

The Independent UK

‘The Köln Concert is the hit he wants to disown’: why Keith Jarrett shunned two new films about his unlikely masterpiece

His back hurt and his piano was substandard. But the musician’s improvised 1975 show entered jazz history. Now two films are celebrating that mesmerising night – and the sweary teen promoter who made it happen

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: Row threatening to derail bids to launch new train services between London and Continent

New destinations could include Cologne, Frankfurt, Geneva, Zurich, Marseille and Bordeaux

Evening Standard

Ford Is Already Cutting New EV Production

Although the Explorer Electric was unveiled in March 2023, Ford didn’t start production until June this year. First shown in July, the Capri reboot hit the assembly line in September. Now, Ford's European business is already reducing output at the Cologne factory in Germany. Why? Because the two Volkswagen-related products…

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Toyota WEC boss Leupen stands down with immediate effect

Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe race director Rob Leupen is departing the Cologne-based organisation that masterminds the Japanese manufacturer’s World Endurance Championship campaign.

Autosport

Hospitals evacuated in Cologne after discovery of second world war bomb

1,000kg US ordnance to be defused at building site after complex evacuation that also included thousands of homes

The Guardian - UK

Wizz Air London flight forced to land in Germany after onboard passenger emergency

The cabin crew provided medical assistance while they were still in the air

The Independent UK

“Whether a listener is using Airpods or in Berghain next to a wall of speakers, the objective is to try to create a mood in people’s minds”: Producer and engineer Matt Karmil on crafting a mix that translates to any environment

Matt Karmil chats to Danny Turner about the tips, tricks and studio techniques behind his sixth LP, No Going Back

MusicRadar

Man dies on Jet2 flight to Liverpool from Bulgaria as pilot forced to make emergency landing

The plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Cologne, Germany, after the man required medical assistance

The Independent UK

Gamescom organizers on the value of the world’s biggest gaming event: "whether you're an indie developer or part of a major studio, it's an opportunity to draw attention to your game"

We speak to Gamescom organizers about what it’s like to run the world’s largest gaming event and learn where it’s heading next.

TechRadar

Cosplay And Queues At Germany Gamers Gathering

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.

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The Guardian - UK

Pushing Buttons: Indiana Jones, Civilisation VII, that Dune MMO and all the other news from Gamescom

In this week’s newsletter: The opening night in Cologne revealed unexpected comebacks, surprising debuts, and a long overdue TV tie-in

International Business Times

Gamer Gathering Opens In Germany With 'Borderlands' News

Hundreds of thousands of video game fans and industry figures were converging Wednesday on Germany's Cologne for the sector's biggest trade show.

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German Military Base Near Cologne Temporarily Closed For Sabotage Investigation

German military bases face possible sabotage of water supplies, raising concerns about external involvement and broader security issues.

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Alienware debuts a gaming monitor that solves one very frustrating problem for gamers

Alienware revealed the new 27-inch monitor today at Gamescom, an annual video game exposition in Cologne, Germany.

The Guardian - UK

Germany investigates possible attack on water system at military base

People may have broken in and contaminated supply pipes at Cologne-Wahn airbase, the defence ministry says

Al Jazeera

Germany probes suspected sabotage at sealed military base

Soldiers at base next to Cologne airport warned not to drink tap water.

The Guardian - UK

Russian prisoner swap deal was to have included Alexei Navalny

Negotiations, which began months earlier, originally included release of late opposition leader

The National (Scotland)

'Heartbreaking: Call for innovative ideas as ScotRail in emergency timetable

DURING Euro 2024, there were cries of “are you ScotRail in disguise?” from the Tartan Army stranded at Cologne’s main station as they…

The Independent UK

Frankfurt airport closes: At least 50 flights diverted as protesters glue themselves to airfield

Dozens of flights from Frankfurt are cancelled or heavily delayed, including departures to the UK

Evening Standard

Frankfurt airport cancels 140 flights as climate activists block runway

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