Minimum fares ignite legal showdown between Bolt and German cities Bolt Germany head Christoph Hahn says city minimum fares curb ride-hailing options and has opened legal battles, saying the rules …
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Nursing home costs near Cologne reveal regulations push fees to €9,000 monthly
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerNew NBER paper finds reform success stronger in rich countries, challenging Olson and offering lessons for Germany New NBER study finds richer countries achieve greater reform success than thought, challenging …
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4711 owner Mäurer & Wirtz repositions historic Eau de Cologne for China growth
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerStephan Kemen Rejuvenates 4711 Eau de Cologne as Mäurer & Wirtz Pursues Global Expansion Mäurer & Wirtz is reviving the 4711 Eau de Cologne brand under CEO Stephan Kemen, combining …
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ZIV Announces Cologne Bike Trade Fair as Europe’s New Industry Lead for 2027 ZIV names Cologne as host of the European bike trade fair in September 2027, ending cooperation with …
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Eurobike Frankfurt faces decline as German bike industry plans Cologne fair 2027
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEurobike’s future in doubt as German bicycle industry plans new European fair in Cologne Eurobike’s future in Frankfurt is uncertain after the German Bicycle Industry Association announced plans for a …
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Cologne and Düsseldorf mayors push for micro-dealing pilot in supervised drug rooms
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoCologne and Düsseldorf Mayors Propose Pilot to Tolerate Micro-Dealing in Supervised Drug Consumption Rooms Cologne and Düsseldorf mayors seek a pilot to tolerate micro-dealing inside supervised drug consumption rooms, citing …
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Cologne Cathedral announces 12 euro admission fee starting July 1
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerCologne Cathedral entry fee sparks debate as Domkapitel sets €12 charge from July 1, 2026 Cologne Cathedral entry fee begins July 1, 2026: Domkapitel will charge €12 (€6 reduced); worshippers …
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Heidenheim survival hopes revived after crucial 3-1 win at Köln Heidenheim survival bid revived after 3-1 win at Köln; coach Frank Schmidt’s men move off last place and can reach …
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Cologne recycling centers flooded by spring cleaning traffic to AWB sites
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerSpring cleaning fills Cologne recycling centers as Wertstoffhofs face fivefold weekend surge Spring cleaning sends thousands to Cologne recycling centers as Wertstoffhofs record weekend queues up to 5,000 cars and …
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KölnRheinRuhr referendum trend: widespread “Yes” votes in 17 NRW cities, Cologne count still decisive Referendums in 17 North Rhine-Westphalia cities deliver broad support for the KölnRheinRuhr Olympic bid, but Herten …