Stadt Solingen in the news

Children in Solingen were invited to contribute their ideas for the development of the Birkenweiher area as part of the city's urban development project.

Solingen will celebrate German Unity Day and welcome 829 new German citizens with a ceremony and musical performances.

Solingen implements new binding rules for flag display at schools and city buildings, making the city flag standard while allowing rainbow flags on specific occasions.

Solingen City Hall is renovating its reception area to create a more modern and service-oriented environment, with completion expected in early 2027.

The city of Solingen rejected a proposal for mobile shading at Ohligs market square, citing a lack of personnel and financial resources, drawing criticism from the CDU.

Imposters posing as City of Solingen social service employees are deceptively selling electricity and gas contracts to residents of municipal housing.

The city of Solingen warns residents about imposters posing as social workers to coerce them into signing energy contracts, urging vigilance and police notification.

Stadt Solingen is considering a new central fire station to save costs by consolidating existing facilities, requiring the relocation of cultural buildings and potentially reducing staff through attrition.

The city of Solingen launched a new online climate portal detailing its diverse projects and progress towards climate neutrality by 2040.

Jan Welzel, Head of Public Order for the City of Solingen, was interviewed on Lokalzeit Bergisches Land, a regional WDR television program.

Solingen faces significant decisions regarding the renovation or new construction of its dilapidated fire stations and theater, with proposals for a central fire station offering substantial savings.

Stadt Solingen is closing and repurposing several refugee accommodations while opening new ones to manage housing for refugees and homeless individuals as rental agreements expire.

Solingen's city administration and public utilities propose replacing trolleybuses with battery-only buses, a plan met with skepticism and calls for transparent economic justification from the Verkehrsclub Deutschland.

The Zöppkesmarkt in Solingen is a three-day traditional market event offering vintage goods, international food, live music, and enhanced security.

Stadt Solingen presents a new retail concept aimed at strengthening its city center and other districts.

The city of Solingen held a "Kippa Day" event to demonstrate solidarity against antisemitism following concerning election results and reported incidents of anti-Jewish sentiment in the region.

Stadt Solingen is holding its ninth Kippa Day to combat rising antisemitism and address the increasing fear among the Jewish community following the Middle East conflict.

Solingen is reinstating an air quality measuring station in its city center after a three-year absence.

Stadt Solingen customizes security measures for public events based on specific circumstances like attendance and venue, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.

Police responded to a potential 'swatting' incident at a Solingen school after a false report of armed individuals, finding no threat and providing psychological support to students.