epa10128266 A cargo ship sails on the Rhine River in Cologne, Germany, 18 August 2022. The river level in Cologne has currently dropped to 73 centimetres. EPA/FRIEDEMANN VOGEL
epa07097132 A water gauge shows the low water level in Cologne, Germany, 16 October 2018. The Cologne level of the Rhine river alters around the 0.87 meters mark and is expected to fall further due to the drought of recent months. EPA/SASCHA STEINBACH
epa12806547 Participants attend a protest calling for a Global Women's General Strike 'ENOUGH! GENUG!' in Cologne, Germany, 09 March 2026. Women around the world are taking part in the strike, stopping paid and unpaid work to highlight gender inequality and demand equal rights. EPA/CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF
epa08793628 Empty tables in front of a closed restaurant in the City Center of Cologne, Germany, 02 November 2020. To prevent a further increase in the number of coronavirus infections, a four-week light lockdown started from 02 November all over Germany. Bars and restaurants must stay closed while schools and kindergartens remain open. EPA/FRIEDEMANN VOGEL
epa12517769 Costumed revelers celebrate in Cologne, Germany, 11 November 2025. The German carnival, known as the fifth season, begins each year on 11 November at 11:11 am and continues until Ash Wednesday of the following year. The historical center of Cologne is filled with thousands of celebrating people. EPA/Christopher Neundorf
epa12517776 Costumed revelers celebrate in Cologne, Germany, 11 November 2025. The German carnival, known as the fifth season, begins each year on 11 November at 11:11 am and continues until Ash Wednesday of the following year. The historical center of Cologne is filled with thousands of celebrating people. EPA/Christopher Neundorf
epa12517777 Costumed revelers celebrate in Cologne, Germany, 11 November 2025. The German carnival, known as the fifth season, begins each year on 11 November at 11:11 am and continues until Ash Wednesday of the following year. The historical center of Cologne is filled with thousands of celebrating people. EPA/Christopher Neundorf
epa12723472 A carnival float, depicting a VW Golf as a tank, during the presentation of the floats for the annual Rose Monday parade in Cologne, Germany, 10 February 2026. Rose Monday is the traditional highlight of the carnival season in many German cities. EPA/CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF
epa12723481 A carnival float, depicting German former Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, during the presentation of the floats for the annual Rose Monday parade in Cologne, Germany, 10 February 2026. Rose Monday is the traditional highlight of the carnival season in many German cities. EPA/CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF
epa12806546 Participants attend a protest calling for a Global Women's General Strike 'ENOUGH! GENUG!' in Cologne, Germany, 09 March 2026. Women around the world are taking part in the strike, stopping paid and unpaid work to highlight gender inequality and demand equal rights. EPA/CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF
epa12806548 Participants attend a protest calling for a Global Women's General Strike 'ENOUGH! GENUG!' in Cologne, Germany, 09 March 2026. Women around the world are taking part in the strike, stopping paid and unpaid work to highlight gender inequality and demand equal rights. EPA/CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF
epa11792565 The Cologne Cathedral is seen in Cologne, Germany, 24 December 2024. On Christmas eve, Archbishop Rainer Maria Cardinal Woelki celebrates the Christmas Mass in Cologne Cathedral with around 3,000 faithful Catholics. EPA/CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF
epa11792567 Faithful and beggars are seen in front of the Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, Germany, 24 December 2024. On Christmas eve, Archbishop Rainer Maria Cardinal Woelki celebrates the Christmas Mass in Cologne Cathedral with around 3,000 faithful Catholics. EPA/CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF
epa11792566 A filled cathedral is seen at the Christmas Mass at Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, Germany, 24 December 2024. On Christmas eve, Archbishop Rainer Maria Cardinal Woelki celebrates the Christmas Mass in Cologne Cathedral with around 3,000 faithful Catholics. EPA/CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF
epa12045485 A flag bears a black streamer following the death of Pope Francis in front of the Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, Germany, 21 April 2025. Pope Francis died on 21 April 2025 at the age of 88, according to the Holy See. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 17 December 1936, he was appointed leader of the Catholic Church on 13 March 2013, succeeding Pontiff Emeritus Benedict XVI. EPA/CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF
epa12045489 The Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, Germany, 21 April 2025. Pope Francis died on 21 April 2025 at the age of 88, according to the Holy See. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 17 December 1936, he was appointed leader of the Catholic Church on 13 March 2013, succeeding Pontiff Emeritus Benedict XVI. EPA/CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF
epa12045488 The Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, Germany, 21 April 2025. Pope Francis died on 21 April 2025 at the age of 88, according to the Holy See. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 17 December 1936, he was appointed leader of the Catholic Church on 13 March 2013, succeeding Pontiff Emeritus Benedict XVI. EPA/CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF
epa12532069 A view of the Christmas Market nearby the Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, Germany, 17 November 2025. The Cologne Christmas Market runs from November 17 to December 23, offering a festive experience with themed markets, lights, traditional food, and handcrafted gifts. EPA/CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF
epa12532076 A view of the Christmas Market nearby the Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, Germany, 17 November 2025. The Cologne Christmas Market runs from November 17 to December 23, offering a festive experience with themed markets, lights, traditional food, and handcrafted gifts. EPA/CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF
epa12532076 A view of the Christmas Market nearby the Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, Germany, 17 November 2025. The Cologne Christmas Market runs from November 17 to December 23, offering a festive experience with themed markets, lights, traditional food, and handcrafted gifts. EPA/CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF
