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Cologne.
most populous city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd. attended a conference in Cologne on November 6, 2026.Some support1 report
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A Cologne-based company built a new facility in Riyadh, replacing a previous operation that was based in Dubai.Some support1 report
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Synact Pharma attended the BIO-Europe conference in Cologne and held a Pharma Outsourcing event in Stockholm.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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A hit drama series is being broadcast on ARD, inspired by the crime novels of Volker Kutscher, set in the Weimar Republic.Some support3 reports
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Youth-led protests are occurring in major cities across Germany and France, including Cologne, Frankfurt, Berlin, and Paris.Well supported8 reports4 developments inside
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Mass demonstrations and unrest occurred in Berlin and Cologne on November 1, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Protests occurred in Berlin and Cologne on October 31, 2026.Some support1 report
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Both Hagia Sophia and structures in Cologne are recognized as examples of medieval architectural genius.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The Cathedral in Cologne, which contains relics of the Three Kings, occupies a large footprint in the city.Some support1 report
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An awards event was held in Cologne on October 16, 2026.Some support1 report
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Brandenburg state parliament discussed a case while an award ceremony was announced by Cologne traditions.Some support1 report
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Associated Press reported police action in Cologne on October 13, 2026.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Segway launched new models in Barcelona and Cologne as part of a European initiative.Some support4 reports
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Cologne hosted the marathon in Germany on September 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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A court ruling concerning the classification of the AfD took place on January 1, 2025, in Cologne.Some support3 reports
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A treasure trove of coins dating back to the time of Roman Emperor Hadrian was discovered in western Germany near Cologne.Some support4 reports
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Elections are being held in Berlin while anti-abortion marches take place in Cologne.Some support1 report
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Cologne is a city in Germany, and Rhineland is a region of Germany.Some support2 reports
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Wolt expanded its services to Cologne, partnering with REWE Group for local delivery.Some support1 report
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Deutsche Bahn trains are experiencing widespread delays across major cities including Cologne, Frankfurt, Berlin, and Dortmund. The company boss attributes the issues to construction work delays.Some support1 report
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The Danube and the city of Cologne are linked in a narrative where rivers are seen as indicators of shifting imperial authority.Some support1 report
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A footbridge in Southgate, Melbourne, is experiencing issues with sagging wires, which Lord Mayor Robert Doyle addressed, linking it to a global trend affecting Cologne.Some support1 report
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Rhine River cruises depart from Cologne, featuring AmaWaterways and a new flight brand associated with Brad Pitt.Some support1 report
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Deutsche Bahn is operating and restoring high-speed ICE services connecting Cologne, Brussels Airport, and Antwerp, integrating into Europe's rail network.Some support3 reports
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Germany is expanding police anti-drone capabilities, designating Cologne, Hamburg, and Berlin as key operational cities.Some support1 report
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A suspect targeted substations in the region of Dormagen and Cologne on September 4, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Multiple incidents occurred on September 4, 2026, including an explosion in Augsburg, a substation disruption near Cologne, and public concern in Berlin.Some support1 report
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The Archbishop of Cologne expressed concern regarding the current situation in the West Bank.Some support1 report
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Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd announced on September 1, 2026, that it is expanding its global reach into European and North American markets.Some support1 report
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Amprion operates a substation near Cologne.Some support10 reports
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Axjo Group is strengthening its local presence in France through an acquisition and established Axjo GmbH in Cologne.Some support1 report
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While Gamescom is underway in Cologne, Friedrich Merz is using the platform to discuss and plan responses to hybrid threats.Some support1 report
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IW studies rising sick leave costs in Germany.Some support1 report
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The Lower Rhine now allows ships to reach Cologne.Some support1 report
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Simon Schneider studied filmmaking in Cologne.Some support1 report
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Cologne police are investigating a local fire incident, which Premier Hendrik Wüst returned to address.Some support1 report
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Low river levels affect European industry, and a bomb was found in Cologne.Some support1 report
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MMU unit operated from Eindhoven and Cologne during Exercise Pitch Black.Some support1 report
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Pride events are underway in multiple German cities, including Berlin and Cologne, leading to various road closures due to holiday traffic.Some support1 report
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Lufthansa is headquartered in Cologne.Some support1 report
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A summit was held on the outskirts of Cologne, emphasizing the necessity of the Franco-German partnership for European progress.Some support1 report1 development inside
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An event cycle is underway, having been held in Cologne (2025 edition) and is currently taking place in Lyon, France.Some support1 report
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European cities like Utrecht and Copenhagen are discussing energy transition challenges and shared concerns regarding coal mine expansion.Some support1 report
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Larsen studies public lands at North Carolina State University, while Dirk Jansen advocates for Hambach forest protection in Germany.Some support2 reports
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Cities across Europe are facing structural design problems.Some support4 reports
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Honest AgTech was founded in the Netherlands, with its operations establishing a presence in Bengaluru and Cologne.Some support1 report
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A journalist from Cologne was detained in Syria on June 20, 2026.Some support1 report
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Eurail expanded its network on June 1, 2026, integrating Trenitalia services and adding new ICE routes through Cologne to the coast.Some support1 report
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The G7 summit discussed a debt forgiveness initiative on June 18, 2026.Some support1 report
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Three individuals were noted living in Berlin, Cologne, and Darmstadt on June 17, 2026.Some support1 report
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A festival in Cologne features beers based on the city's traditional brewing culture.Some support1 report
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Ford operates a troubled e-car site in Cologne, Germany, amid company-wide restructuring and seeks government incentives.Some support2 reports
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CMS, an international law firm, is based in Cologne, Germany, where Björn Otto is a partner.Some support2 reports
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Around Cologne this week
News at the entities that move Cologne most-
Barcelona TransactionalA global tour is scheduled to include stops in Chicago, Baltimore, Arlington, Atlanta, Barcelona, and Arnhem.Moves Cologne
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Bristol OperationalRAF Colerne served as a satellite airfield near Bristol while Phil Chamberlain attempts to influence local planning decisions.Moves Cologne
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Ineos StructuralThe Environment Agency objected to development plans while an Ineos founder sought property within the New Forest.Moves Cologne
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Ford Shared contextThe event details historical facts regarding the founding of GM of Canada, Ford Model T production, and Bentley's presence in Canadian collections.Moves Cologne
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Hamburg Mentioned togetherA cruise departing from Southampton visits major Northern European ports including Rotterdam, Hamburg, Normandy, and Paris.Moves Cologne
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Berlin Mentioned togetherAn artist is embarking on a global tour, marking a major label debut, with stops planned in St. Louis, Berlin, and São Paulo.Moves Cologne
Connections
The 40 strongest of 713, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Rhine Operational
The Rhine's water levels directly impact commercial shipping operations and are monitored via gauges located in Cologne.
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Ineos Structural
Ineos operates through factories located within the city limits of Cologne.
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Amprion Shared context
Amprion operates a substation in the greater Cologne area.
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Barcelona Transactional
Barcelona and Cologne were co-sites for a Segway product launch and global sales network expansion.
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Ford Motor Company Structural
Ford maintains a specific operational presence and historical base (Ford-Werke) within Cologne.
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Lower Rhine Structural
The Lower Rhine functions as the waterway enabling ship access to Cologne.
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Bristol Operational
Bristol has incorporated Cologne into its operational winter schedule.
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Hamburg Mentioned together
The two cities are co-mentioned in articles reporting shared civil unrest and police action.
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Brühl Shared context
Brühl shares a geographical context with Cologne, specifically being located on its outskirts where a summit was held.
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Eindhoven Shared context
Cologne and Eindhoven are noted as shared operational bases for an MMU unit.
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Berlin Mentioned together
Both cities are frequently mentioned together as major German urban centers experiencing similar socio-political events and protests.
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Saxony Shared context
Both locations are implicated in the reported attacks on the shared power grid infrastructure.
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Hagia Sophia Mentioned together
Both Hagia Sophia and Cologne are cited as prime examples of medieval architectural genius.
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Life360 Shared context
Life360 is conducting operational activities within the geographical context of Cologne.
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Frankfurt Shared context
Both cities are co-mentioned as major German economic centers experiencing shared social unrest.
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Essen Transactional
Essen police commented on a specific outage event that occurred in Cologne.
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Ford Shared context
Ford operates from its European headquarters located in the city of Cologne.
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Riyadh Structural
A company based in Cologne established a new facility in Riyadh.
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Flintshire Transactional
A private jet was observed traveling from Cologne towards Flintshire airport.
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Beauvoir Shared context
Beauvoir Films is located in the city of Cologne.
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Lanxess Shared context
Lanxess is headquartered in the city of Cologne.
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Bendorf Shared context
The two locations share a geographical context where operational status is influenced by shared water level conditions.
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Deutsche Bahn Shared context
Deutsche Bahn operates its rail services and stations within the city of Cologne.
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Google Shared context
Google held announcements at the DMEXCO conference in Cologne.
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Aachen Shared context
The two cities share a geographical context where a third location lies between them and they share concerns regarding local resource management.
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Microsoft Shared context
Microsoft announced a partnership during its Frontier Tour held in Cologne.
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Cologne Shared context
Both entities are co-located in the same geographical area, sharing context like river levels and port operations.
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Egypt Shared context
The relationship was discussed in the context of a G7 summit regarding a debt forgiveness initiative.
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Lufthansa Shared context
Lufthansa is headquartered in Cologne and operates services from the city.
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World Bank Shared context
The World Bank conducted an Enhanced HIPC agreement meeting in Cologne.
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Syria Shared context
A citizen from Cologne was present in Syria and subsequently detained.
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Dante Mentioned together
Both entities are associated with the historical context of Medieval literature and architecture flourishing.
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Horiba Shared context
Horiba utilizes the geographic context of Cologne, Germany, for field testing operations.
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Laura Nickel Shared context
Laura Nickel is associated with an award ceremony announced in Cologne.
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Synact Pharma Shared context
Synact Pharma is located in Cologne to attend the BIO-Europe conference.
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NATO Shared context
NATO maintains a base or asset in Cologne.
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International Monetary Fund Shared context
The International Monetary Fund conducted an agreement in Cologne.
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Wegberg Mentioned together
The relationship is based on a weak co-mention regarding the origin of a suspect owner.
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Markus Lanz Shared context
Markus Lanz was involved in a TV gala event held in Cologne.
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Gunter Demnig Shared context
Gunter Demnig is associated with Cologne due to the recognition of his work within local traditions.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
4 events- Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd. attended a conference in Cologne on November 6, 2026.
- A Cologne-based company built a new facility in Riyadh, replacing a previous operation that was based in Dubai.
- Synact Pharma attended the BIO-Europe conference in Cologne and held a Pharma Outsourcing event in Stockholm.
- Mass demonstrations and unrest occurred in Berlin and Cologne on November 1, 2026.
October 2026
7 events- Youth-led protests are occurring in major cities across Germany and France, including Cologne, Frankfurt, Berlin, and Paris.
- Protests occurred in Berlin and Cologne on October 31, 2026.
- The Cathedral in Cologne, which contains relics of the Three Kings, occupies a large footprint in the city.
- An awards event was held in Cologne on October 16, 2026.
- Brandenburg state parliament discussed a case while an award ceremony was announced by Cologne traditions.
- Associated Press reported police action in Cologne on October 13, 2026.
- Segway launched new models in Barcelona and Cologne as part of a European initiative.
September 2026
20 events- A hit drama series is being broadcast on ARD, inspired by the crime novels of Volker Kutscher, set in the Weimar Republic.
- Both Hagia Sophia and structures in Cologne are recognized as examples of medieval architectural genius.
- Cologne hosted the marathon in Germany on September 1, 2026.
- A court ruling concerning the classification of the AfD took place on January 1, 2025, in Cologne.
- A treasure trove of coins dating back to the time of Roman Emperor Hadrian was discovered in western Germany near Cologne.
- Elections are being held in Berlin while anti-abortion marches take place in Cologne.
- Cologne is a city in Germany, and Rhineland is a region of Germany.
- Wolt expanded its services to Cologne, partnering with REWE Group for local delivery.
- Deutsche Bahn trains are experiencing widespread delays across major cities including Cologne, Frankfurt, Berlin, and Dortmund. The company boss attributes the issues to construction work delays.
- The Danube and the city of Cologne are linked in a narrative where rivers are seen as indicators of shifting imperial authority.
- A footbridge in Southgate, Melbourne, is experiencing issues with sagging wires, which Lord Mayor Robert Doyle addressed, linking it to a global trend affecting Cologne.
- Rhine River cruises depart from Cologne, featuring AmaWaterways and a new flight brand associated with Brad Pitt.
- Deutsche Bahn is operating and restoring high-speed ICE services connecting Cologne, Brussels Airport, and Antwerp, integrating into Europe's rail network.
- Germany is expanding police anti-drone capabilities, designating Cologne, Hamburg, and Berlin as key operational cities.
- A suspect targeted substations in the region of Dormagen and Cologne on September 4, 2026.
- Multiple incidents occurred on September 4, 2026, including an explosion in Augsburg, a substation disruption near Cologne, and public concern in Berlin.
- The Archbishop of Cologne expressed concern regarding the current situation in the West Bank.
- Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd announced on September 1, 2026, that it is expanding its global reach into European and North American markets.
- Amprion operates a substation near Cologne.
- Axjo Group is strengthening its local presence in France through an acquisition and established Axjo GmbH in Cologne.
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August 2026
8 events- While Gamescom is underway in Cologne, Friedrich Merz is using the platform to discuss and plan responses to hybrid threats.
- IW studies rising sick leave costs in Germany.
- The Lower Rhine now allows ships to reach Cologne.
- Simon Schneider studied filmmaking in Cologne.
- Cologne police are investigating a local fire incident, which Premier Hendrik Wüst returned to address.
- Low river levels affect European industry, and a bomb was found in Cologne.
- MMU unit operated from Eindhoven and Cologne during Exercise Pitch Black.
- Pride events are underway in multiple German cities, including Berlin and Cologne, leading to various road closures due to holiday traffic.
July 2026
5 events- Lufthansa is headquartered in Cologne.
- A summit was held on the outskirts of Cologne, emphasizing the necessity of the Franco-German partnership for European progress.
- An event cycle is underway, having been held in Cologne (2025 edition) and is currently taking place in Lyon, France.
- European cities like Utrecht and Copenhagen are discussing energy transition challenges and shared concerns regarding coal mine expansion.
- Larsen studies public lands at North Carolina State University, while Dirk Jansen advocates for Hambach forest protection in Germany.
June 2026
9 events- Cities across Europe are facing structural design problems.
- Honest AgTech was founded in the Netherlands, with its operations establishing a presence in Bengaluru and Cologne.
- A journalist from Cologne was detained in Syria on June 20, 2026.
- Eurail expanded its network on June 1, 2026, integrating Trenitalia services and adding new ICE routes through Cologne to the coast.
- The G7 summit discussed a debt forgiveness initiative on June 18, 2026.
- Three individuals were noted living in Berlin, Cologne, and Darmstadt on June 17, 2026.
- A festival in Cologne features beers based on the city's traditional brewing culture.
- Ford operates a troubled e-car site in Cologne, Germany, amid company-wide restructuring and seeks government incentives.
- CMS, an international law firm, is based in Cologne, Germany, where Björn Otto is a partner.