Cologne
Largest city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Cologne is the largest city of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia and the fourth-most populous city of Germany with nearly 1.1 million inhabitants in the city proper and over 3.1 million people in the Cologne Bonn urban region. Cologne is also part of the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region, the second biggest metropolitan region by GDP in the European Union. Centered on the left (west) bank of the Rhine, Cologne is located on the River Rhine, about 35 km (22 mi) southeast of the North Rhine-Westphalia state capital Düsseldorf and 25 km (16 mi) northwest of Bonn, the former capital of West Germany.
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Shaqiri 'wonderstrike' brings Switzerland levelXherdan Shaqiri scores a 'wonderstrike' to bring Switzerland level with Scotland in their Group A game in Cologne.BBC Sport - Published | |
Highlights: Switzerland make winning start against HungaryKwadwo Duah gives Switzerland an early lead against Hungary after VAR check overturns offside call in their opening group game of Euro 2024 in Cologne.BBC Sport - Published | |
'What a hit!' - Aebischer doubles Swiss lead with a fine strikeWatch Switzerland midfielder Michel Aebischer double Swiss lead with wonderful strike against Hungary in their opening Uefa Euro 2024 match in Cologne.BBC Sport - Published | |
Police make 205 arrests on eve of Rhine derbyPolice make 205 arrests on Friday evening after clashes between fans of Borussia Monchengladbach and Cologne before the Rhine derby.BBC Sport - Published | |
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Record-breaking Kane sends Bayern top of BundesligaEngland captain Harry Kane scores again as Bayern Munich win at Cologne to move top of the German Bundesliga table.BBC Sport - Published | |
Bundesliga - Cologne v Bayern Munich live textFollow live text commentary as Bayern Munich visit Cologne with Harry Kane looking to keep up his prolific form.BBC Sport - Published | |
Concern about energy-saving measures in Germany as it feels bite of Russian gas relianceUnder Cologne's morning sunshine, Nicole Metzinger is relentlessly swimming up and down the outdoor pool at Stadionbad.Sky News - Published | |
