The Local Europe https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Europe in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Deutsche Bahn expands high speed train services between Cologne and Brussels Deutsche Bahn is growing its cross-border services to the west, with extra high speed rail links to Belgium this summer, as well as new connections later in the year from Cologne to Brussels Airport and the North Sea coast. https://www.thelocal.com/20260311/deutsche-bahn-expands-high-speed-train-services-between-cologne-and-brussels Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:45:08 +0100 deutsche-bahn-expands-high-speed-train-services-between-cologne-and-brussels How Cologne's Central Station closure affects long distance and regional rail passengers The west German transport hub is to be closed for ten days, affecting passengers on regional connections as well as international travellers coming from Brussels or Amsterdam. https://www.thelocal.com/20251112/how-colognes-central-station-closure-affects-long-distance-and-regional-rail-passengers Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:07:05 +0100 how-colognes-central-station-closure-affects-long-distance-and-regional-rail-passengers Why does Germany's carnival season start on November 11th at 11:11am? Wondering why Germany's carnival festivities kick off on November 11th at such a specific time? We unpack the significance of the date and numbers. https://www.thelocal.com/20251111/why-does-germanys-carnival-season-start-on-november-11th-at-1111am Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:50:15 +0100 why-does-germanys-carnival-season-start-on-november-11th-at-1111am What's considered a good salary for foreigners in Cologne and Düsseldorf? Cologne, Düsseldorf and the surrounding areas attract many internationals who move to Germany. We look at what you can expect for salaries and jobs in the region. https://www.thelocal.com/20240917/whats-considered-a-good-salary-for-foreigners-in-cologne-and-dusseldorf Tue, 17 Sep 2024 18:26:34 +0200 whats-considered-a-good-salary-for-foreigners-in-cologne-and-dusseldorf Four of the best day trips to do from Cologne The city of Cologne is known for its twin-spired Gothic cathedral and lively culture, but it's also a great starting point for escaping the city. Here are four of our favourite day trip ideas from North Rhine-Westphalia's largest city. https://www.thelocal.com/20240821/four-of-the-best-day-trips-to-do-from-cologne Wed, 21 Aug 2024 17:24:44 +0200 four-of-the-best-day-trips-to-do-from-cologne