Public sentiment in Germany’s most populous state has shifted decisively in favor of hosting the Olympic Games, according to verified results from a series of citizen referendums held across North Rhine-Westphalia and Schleswig-Holstein. In Cologne, Düsseldorf, and several surrounding municipalities, voters approved the idea of pursuing a bid for the 2036 or 2040 Summer Olympics … Read more
Germany’s ambitious bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games faces uncertainty after regional authorities in North Rhine-Westphalia expressed support for the “Cologne Rhine Ruhr” proposal, while the city of Cologne itself withheld its official vote, creating a critical impasse in the bid process. The regional parliament in Düsseldorf voted overwhelmingly in favor of … Read more
Cologne’s hopes of avoiding relegation suffered a significant blow on Friday evening when star striker Ragnar Ache was forced off the field with a suspected muscle injury during the Bundesliga clash against FC St. Pauli. The 27-year-old forward, who had entered the match as a key figure in Cologne’s fight for survival, hobbled off in … Read more
Cologne’s Olympic Ambitions Clash With Comedy: Mayor Responds to ‘Fucking Bürgermeister’ Insult The race to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Germany has shifted from a policy debate to a high-profile personality clash. In Cologne, the push for a bid has sparked a fiery public feud between the city’s leadership and one of Germany’s … Read more
Cologne, Germany – March 29, 2026 – 1. FC Köln midfielder Tom Krauß has confirmed his relationship with German reality television personality Vanessa Mariposa. The pair publicly announced their romance on Instagram today, sharing a series of photos documenting their time together. Mariposa, known for her appearances on RTL dating shows and reality TV programs … Read more
Wild Wings gegen Köln: Schwenningen Sells Itself Short in First Quarterfinal Duel Schwenningen, Germany – The Schwenninger Wild Wings suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to the Kölner Haie (Cologne Sharks) in the opening game of their DEL (Deutsche Eishockey Liga) playoff quarterfinal series on Wednesday. Despite a strong performance, the Wild Wings couldn’t find the … Read more
Munich – A dominant performance from Bayern Munich, a thrilling Rheinische Derby draw and a crucial win for Werder Bremen marked a compelling 27th matchday in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Bayern continued their march towards the title, while the relegation battle intensified at the bottom of the table. Bayern Munich Cruise Past Union Berlin The … Read more
Mönchengladbach – Kevin Stöger is rediscovering his form at a crucial moment for Borussia Mönchengladbach, and the Austrian midfielder isn’t shying away from the immense pressure facing the club as it battles to avoid relegation from the Bundesliga. After a disappointing first half of the season, Stöger appears revitalized, demonstrating a resilience that defines his … Read more
“It was an indescribable feeling that you’ve been waiting for since you were a little boy,” said striker Youssoupha Niang afterwards. “When we scored, there were emotions that can’t be put into words. After the game, it was just nice to get such positive emotions from the fans despite the defeat. We stood there, all … Read more
Bundesliga returnees Cologne celebrated their second home win in a row. But despite the win against Wolfsburg, FC remains close to the relegation place. The match report Close Published on Your browser does not support playing audio files. Download the file as mp3: https://zon-speechbert-production.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/articles/f684a6e7-b769-4c55-a1f2-2a9e120b40 3e/full_e968f890562532c3850b071b30d1dadd977fe144316a812a4350c0cab68ad51be5e0cf0a89495ac0e33a96f44d410b68.mp3 2 Min. 2 Comments Summarize Close Article summary 1. FC … Read more