Stadt Köln in the news

Cologne's city administration is proposing a 25 million Euro project to install structural supports on the Zoobrücke's ramps to address material weaknesses and extend its lifespan, with work starting in late 2026.

Cologne's administrative court rejected a request to allow pigeon feeding, upholding the city's ban aimed at reducing pigeon populations and droppings.

Cologne is developing seven new residential quarters, aiming to build almost 19,000 apartments along with supporting infrastructure, though timelines and project stages vary.

The City of Cologne is investing 25 million Euros to undertake immediate stabilization work on the Zoobrücke ramps due to structural deficiencies caused by tension steel, aiming to prevent closures before a full general overhaul in the 2040s.

Sommer Köln 2026, a six-week cultural festival organized by the City of Cologne and Sparkasse KölnBonn, offered 47 free events across 12 venues for all ages.

Cologne businessman Frank Blase is donating 10 million Euros and taking over the lease of a cultural center to save Mülheim's cultural plans amid the city's financial constraints.

The City of Cologne is installing new speed cameras on the A4 and in the Herkules Tunnel due to high rates of speeding and accidents.

The city of Cologne is installing new speed cameras on the A4 and A57 highways at identified hazardous locations.

Rausgegangen and the City of Cologne are collaborating on a new platform feature to improve accessibility information for cultural events and venues.

Cologne's Mayor and AWB CEO launched a pilot project of 100 new large waste bins in the city center, an event that included an incident of verbal abuse directed at the Mayor.

Cologne implemented a new Mobility Cockpit system to monitor and manage urban traffic across all modes of transport, aiming to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow.

The City of Cologne's immigration office is embroiled in a scandal for allegedly obstructing the deportation of hundreds of foreign nationals, many of whom have committed numerous crimes, leading to public and political criticism.

Stadt Köln faces criticism for keeping schoolyards closed after hours due to cited high costs, contrasting with Düsseldorf's long-standing, cost-effective practice of open schoolyards and a previous pilot project.

Cologne implemented a permanent ban on swimming and entering the Rhine River, with fines up to 1,000 Euros for violations, and will conduct intensive controls.

Stadt Köln plans a 2.50-meter-high fence around an asylum seeker's home for protection, despite local resident concerns about its appearance and necessity.

A World War II bomb discovered during construction in Cologne-Deutz was safely detonated after necessitating evacuations and traffic disruptions.

The Administrative Court of Cologne ruled that municipalities in North Rhine-Westphalia cannot currently charge towing costs due to an invalid fee schedule from the state government.

A World War II bomb found during construction in Cologne-Deutz led to evacuations, road closures, and a controlled detonation.

The city of Cologne faces a budget shortfall for the Selma Migration Museum, leading to a proposed relocation from Kalk to Neumarkt, causing controversy over reduced space and impact on a disadvantaged district.

The city of Cologne plans to improve Militärring's connections to various districts, including new access points and a roundabout, while also addressing environmental impacts.