most populous city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
E-scooter accident in Cologne | Pensioner receives €11,500 in damages: An 86-year-old woman falls after a risky e-scooter ride in Cologne. Now the family of a ...
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Hey Cologne! The pre-Christmas season has officially begun! 😍🎄 The city's wonderful Christmas markets will soon be opening again ... Show more
Just 46 centimeters long, yet a real eye-catcher: A tiny barrier is causing a stir in Cologne. While some passersby barely notice it ... Show more
Incident at the Reichstag: Man takes down German flag - | and hoists Palestinian flag
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Key FactsPolice investigate 22-year-old after flag switch at Bundestag
1 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- The 22-year-old removed the black, red and gold flag from the mast outside the Reichstag building, threw it down and hoisted a Palestinian flag.
- Two men, aged 20 and 32, secured him at the foot of the mast; both were ordered to leave the area.
- He initially remained hanging at the top of the mast, secured by a climbing harness, then climbed down on his own after about an hour.
- The State Protection Division is investigating suspected denigration of the state and its symbols, damage to property of public interest, breach of Berlin’s Assembly Freedom Act and trespass.
Opinion1. FC Köln 1:2 against Leverkusen: Lots of effort, too little danger: FC again fails to capitalize on its chances and remains stuck in the danger zone of the ...
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Remembering a Cologne original: Why there is now also a small golden sculpture of Hans Süper
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Podcaster Ben Berndt sues the North Rhine-Westphalia State Media Authority. Podcaster Ben Berndt is suing the North Rhine-Westphalia State Media Authority ... Show more
This tiny barrier in Cologne is currently causing astonishment. 🚧😶
Polizeibilanz zu Ausschreitungen nach Demo in Köln
Nach der Halloweennacht in Köln zieht die Polizei eine erste Bilanz: Neben einer Versammlung am ... Show more
Police use water cannons at "Gen Z regelt" demo. Riots broke out at the "Gen Z regelt" demonstration in Cologne on Saturday (October 31) ... Show more
Former Federal President in Cologne: Joachim Gauck receives award - | and attacks “war arsonist” Putin
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Dark-clad groups riot in Cologne. Following the "Gen Z regelt" demonstration in Cologne on Saturday (October 31), several disturbances broke out in the evening ... Show more
Accident at the start of the carnival season: JP Weber undergoes emergency surgery after a fall - | no carnival for now
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🟡⚫️ BVB is still pursuing Said El Mala! Despite persistent negotiations, no deal was reached with 1. FC Köln in the summer. Following his contract extension ... Show more
Suddenly the doors are missing! In an apartment building in Cologne-Mülheim, construction workers have ripped out several doors, including their frames ... Show more
The Rosenpark Clique: Cologne senior citizens' home residents talk about their fulfilling daily lives
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They help the homeless in Cologne with great passion. But in recent months, their willingness to help has been put to the test.
Energy transition: RheinEnergie opens largest solar park in southern Cologne: Cologne's largest solar park goes into operation in Rondorf along the A555 ...
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A4 closed until the end of November. Motorists on the A4 in the Bergisches Land region will need a lot of patience starting Monday (November 9th) ... Show more
Just 46 centimeters long and yet a real eye-catcher: A tiny barrier is causing a stir in Cologne. While some passersby hardly notice it ... Show more
Proteste starten schon jetzt
+++Update: Die Demo in Köln findet doch nicht am Heumarkt statt. Wegen der hohen Teilnehmerzahl wird die Veranstaltung am ... Show more
Advertisement❄️🍕 Winter magic in the heart of Düsseldorf: Have you ever eaten in your own igloo? 🥂 Looking for a special evening with friends or family? Then ... Show more
To avoid renewed escalations in Cologne: These are the measures you need to be prepared for on November 11th.
Frechen Martinsmarkt: Over 50 stalls and an e-bike as a prize: At the Frechen St. Martin's Market in front of the town hall, more than 50 exhibitors display ...
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Cologne: Some of the rioting was more related to Halloween: According to the police, not all of the acts of violence committed in Cologne on Sunday night were in ...
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Riots after "Gen Z Rules" demonstrations in Cologne. Following demonstrations by the "Gen Z Rules" initiative, riots broke out in Cologne on Sunday night ... Show more
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Riots in Frankfurt and Cologne: More than 100 police officers injured - | Dobrindt blames leftists and "troublemakers from migrant backgrounds"
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Key FactsDobrindt Blames Groups for Unrest
Nov 1, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesspiegel.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesspiegel.de
- Dobrindt blamed violent left-wing groups and people from migrant milieus, saying they had taken over peaceful demonstrations.
- In Frankfurt, rioters attacked police and looted shops; people were injured and more than 30 were provisionally arrested.
- The situation in Frankfurt eased overnight into Sunday; police remained present in force, according to a spokesperson.
- The Gen Z regelt initiative distanced itself from violence and announced plans to join Europe-wide protests on November 20.
Anyone who behaves like the attackers in Frankfurt city centre places themselves outside our society.— Hesse’s Minister-President Boris Rhein (CDU), commenting on the violent unrest in Frankfurt.
Viktoria Köln: Luckily, Taylan Duman ignored his teammate: The Höhenberg midfield maestro was the most important player for the league leaders in their 5-3 ...
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Live ticker: Gen Z protests on Saturday - | Demonstrations across Germany: Tens of thousands of people in Germany have joined the nationwide youth protests ...
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Counter-protest at Heumarkt: Pro-Russian demonstration plans to march through Cologne on Saturday
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Despite criticism from all sides: No rye roll with the Halve Hahn - | Früh sticks to its guns
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1. FC Köln | Said El Mala attacks Bayer Leverkusen: | "That has nothing to do with football"
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Riots after "Gen Z" demos in Cologne & Frankfurt - | "Shocked by the violence": After initially peaceful demonstrations by Gen Z, serious riots broke out in ...
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A slow start, scuffles, problems with Patrik Schick: The home game against Leverkusen didn't go according to plan for 1. FC Köln ... Show more
Smashed shop windows, looting, and arrests: The largely peaceful protests of the "Gen Z Regt" initiative erupted into riots in several cities last night ... Show more
Shots fired again in Cologne. Early Friday morning (October 30), shots were fired at a business in Cologne again. There are several bullet holes in a watch ... Show more
1. FC Köln: FC loses heated derby: In a derby that became particularly emotional after halftime, 1. FC Köln was defeated by Bayer Leverkusen ...
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FC Managing Director Kessler increases the pressure in Cologne: | "We have to get points, that's beyond question [...] in the upcoming games ...
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Fans sing along to every line: Placebo celebrate their birthday in Cologne: Placebo were guests at the Cologne Arena on Monday evening. Our picture was taken at ...
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Malek El Mala also contributed a goal in his second Bundesliga match, but his coach would have preferred a win.
El Mala: Old lead hot again?: At 1. FC Köln, two El Malas are now the talk of the town. A lead to England is therefore heating up again.
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A dig with a rye roll: Kölsch bet around the derby - | Gaffel challenges Früh: Before the derby between 1. FC Köln and Bayer Leverkusen, Gaffel and Früh are ...
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A sigh of relief in Mannheim! This penalty kick decides the game against Fortuna Köln in stoppage time 🤯 All 3rd division matches live on #MagentaSport 📺
[As of Saturday, October 26, 7 p.m.] The first "Gen Z Rules It" protests in Berlin were largely peaceful. Around 4,500 people protested in the afternoon ... Show more
Education Minister Prien: Violence after youth demonstrations raises integration questions
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Key FactsPrien cites possible migrant-community involvement in riots
Nov 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
- The Gen Z protests over the weekend were largely peaceful; isolated riots followed in several cities.
- Prien said violence after the demonstrations involved left-wing radical groups and others who probably came from migrant communities.
- She called for better integration efforts and for examining why some people had not found their place in society.
- Pistorius left open whether migrants were responsible, called the perpetrators extremists and said attacks on police and serious property damage must be punished.
“They are offenders, they are criminals who attack and injure police officers and commit serious acts of property damage.”— Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, speaking about those responsible for the unrest after the Gen Z protests.
Another demonstration in Cologne: “Gen Z regelt” (Gen Z rules) will likely take to the streets again on November 20th
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Jellycat plush toys conquer the world. A croissant with googly eyes or a plush potted plant: The plush toys from the British brand Jellycat are currently a ... Show more
More closures on the Rhine-Sieg line: A defective signal box is causing delays and partial cancellations between Cologne and Siegen. Passengers are advised to ...
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Riots after demonstrations: "Shocked by the excesses of violence": First, more than 100,000 people demonstrate peacefully. Later, especially in Frankfurt and ...
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OpinionTorsten Burmester: Young people want to be heard - | Lower the voting age to 16|
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Weekend in Cologne ♥️🤍 Experience Museum Night, laugh at Felix Lobrecht's show, or see the preview of "The Phantom of the Opera" at the Musical Dome? 👉 ... Show more
24 Tips for Your Weekend in Cologne
24 Tips for Your Weekend in Cologne
In zahlreichen Großstädten hat es nach den insgesamt friedlichen Demonstrationen von jungen Menschen Ausschreitungen gegeben. Dabei kam es zu Plünderungen ... Show more
German reactions to US midterms: Trump defeat brings "hope" in Cologne - | Hangover at AfD
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Hey Cologne! The @deutzerkirmes (Deutz Fair) is in full swing. Until November 1st, 80 showmen with rides and stalls await you ... Show more
After collision in Cologne: Robin Gosens and Soufiane El-Faouzi back in Schalke training
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Rebike Black Month: Now e-bike discounts up to -69% - | with up to €200 extra discount, the best deals of the year
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Cologne, a city of demonstrations: Almost 40 rallies per week - | and the number is increasing
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From main train station to shopping street: City of Cologne is widening the cathedral square
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Riots and looting: Outrage over violence at "Gen Z" demos: More than 100,000 people participated in the so-called "Gen Z" protests in several German cities on ...
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Key FactsRioting follows nationwide Gen Z protests
Nov 1, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pnp.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pnp.de
- After the riots, the situation in Frankfurt eased by Sunday morning; police remained present there in force.
- In central Frankfurt, rioters attacked police and looted shops; more than 30 people were provisionally arrested.
- At Nuremberg’s protest of about 2,000 people, police reported one person possibly injured by a firecracker; about 100 people were temporarily detained.
- The initiative „Gen Z regelt“ announced it planned to join Europe-wide protests on November 20.
Cologne's football legend: What Podolski says about the El Mala brothers and the derby
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"Gen Z rules": Pyrotechnics, burning barricades - | "no longer completely peaceful"
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Halloween in North Rhine-Westphalia: Riot in Cologne - | 13-year-old with chainsaw in Viersen
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Excitement about the Halve Hahn: How popular is the Cologne classic in the brewery really?
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"Gen Z" protests: Thousands demonstrate for social justice: The announced "Gen Z" protests began in the afternoon. In Hamburg and Cologne ...
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The German financial hub of Frankfurt saw some of the worst unrest after Germany's nationwide GenZ protests, with rioters looting stores ... Show more
Gen Z protests in Frankfurt, Cologne, Hamburg and Berlin: Fewer participants, more riots
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Demonstration in Cologne broken up - | Police crack down in Hanover: In North Rhine-Westphalia, more than 20,000 participants have registered with the police for ...
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Nightmare in Cologne: Landlord has 83-year-old's apartment door ripped out: Cologne tenants are stunned. Several doors in their building, including the ...
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After youth demonstrations: Riots and looting in Frankfurt and Cologne - | the aftermath of a chaotic evening
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Key FactsClashes Follow Youth Protests in German Cities
Nov 1, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
- By late Saturday evening, police reported more than 30 provisional arrests in Frankfurt and two weapons seized.
- Police said officers in Cologne were attacked with bottles and bicycles; one person was injured and five were taken into custody.
- After a Berlin march outside the initiative’s demonstrations, police reported 27 officers slightly injured and up to 56 participants temporarily detained.
- In Stuttgart, police recorded around 50 offenses; five officers were slightly injured and several suspects were provisionally arrested.
“We seized Molotov cocktails and emergency hammers from masked individuals. It probably needs no explanation what they were carrying them for!”— Cologne police chief Johannes Hermanns said this while defending the city’s short-notice ban on the march.