Stories from Cologne · Germany

The cultural work titled "Ewiges Jan" by Jan Vermeer explores themes of friendship, civil courage, and resistance against queerphobia. A cultural discussion on German radio focused on 'Für die Ewigkeit' by Jan Vermeer.

A disease, which is typically fatal, is causing economic damage for pig owners. The severity of the financial impact is described as enormous due to the high mortality rate of the illness.

The Hamburger SV women's team could secure their league survival today at 12 PM with a draw in Cologne. This match is part of the Women's Bundesliga.

Two additional cooling towers, each 100 meters high, are scheduled to be blown up.

Children have the opportunity to visit a 'light school' at the Cologne Zoo to train as Jedi Knights. This event allows them to participate in themed activities and let off steam.

An unsecured accident site has been reported, prompting a warning for drivers to proceed with caution.

A demonstration is planned for Saturday in Cologne regarding the proposed Selma migration museum. The 'Selma Bleibt' initiative is calling for the project to be secured.

An artist exhibited court documents alongside his works in the Higher Regional Court in Cologne. The artist stated that 'headwind and other opinions' are part of his concept. Reactions to the exhibition were varied, with some calling him the 'new Cologne Andy' and others deeming it 'banal'.

A hostage-taking incident has been reported by German radio station WDR 2.

An old Telekom hall, located next to the Brockenhotel, has been purchased by a banking consortium.