Cologne

Tracing the history of Turkish cologne, the potent coronavirus killer

Turkish cologne is high in alcohol, which gives it the power to destroy 80 percent of germs, including the deadly coronavirus. We trace its 150-year-old history, originating from the Ottoman Empire.

Memorials for right-wing terror victims once again vandalised in Germany

Violent right-wing extremists have become emboldened to launch vigilante patrols across several neighbourhoods, and the recent attack on terror victim memorials signifies how dangerous they have become for the country's minorities.

Can Europe afford to allow PKK supporters terrorise the Turkish diaspora?

Turkish people living in different parts of Europe are being exposed to life-threatening situations as PKK sympathisers, masquerading as protestors, are baying for their blood.

Germany witnesses a rise in Neo-Nazi related crimes

Authorities are worries about the nature of far-right violence, with politicians becoming the target of fatal attacks.

The German media helped empower the far-right, now they turned on the media

Germany’s media outlets confess contribution to the rise of the AfD. The question is what they have gained from it and, their reports on Muslims, migrants and refugees.

Erdogan's visit to Germany marks a shift in relations

Turkey and Germany seek a reset in their relationship as they confront a common set of economic and security issues.

Hamburg relegated from Bundesliga for first time

Crowd trouble marred Hamburg's 2-1 home victory over Borussia Moenchengladbach, which came too late to save the club from relegation.

What is it like to be a black person in Germany?

An estimated 500,000 black people live in Germany, but for some parts of society, being black means you can’t be German. Here, Jana Pareigis, the country's first female black anchor on public TV, describes the racism she has experienced there.

Is Germany starting to understand Turkish criticisms over PKK and FETO?

A rally supporting the outlawed PKK in Cologne has left some German media outlets giving credence to Turkish claims of double standards.

Turkey summons German ambassador over pro-PKK event in Cologne

Ankara "expressed a strong reaction" to German ambassador after a pro-PKK rally was allowed to be held earlier this month in Cologne.

Hate crimes against Muslims in Germany on the rise

German civil rights activist Taner Aksoy argues that anti-Muslim sentiment has had a long history in Germany but is becoming increasingly violent because of external factors and the country's far-right xenophobic campaigns.

Germany's far-right AfD elects new faces for national polls

Anti-immigration party Alternative for Germany picks right-wing Alexander Gauland and Alice Weidel for September polls. The move came after the party rejected its best-known politician Frauke Petry's appeal to adopt a moderate-sounding plan.