Carnival celebrations in Germany kicked off on Thursday as huge costumed crowds began cutting loose amid tightened security, especially in the twin Carnival capitals of Cologne and Dusseldorf. By ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One day before Rose Monday, students, pupils, and teachers take part in the Schull- und Veedelszoch, the second-largest Carnival ...

COLOGNE — In Germany’s carnival capital, the mood is far from cheerful this season. With coronavirus restrictions shuttering non-essential shops and banning large gatherings, Cologne’s famous carnival ...

Police in Cologne recorded a sharp rise in complaints of sexual assault during this year’s carnival, according to newly released figures. The increase comes despite a intensive police operation to ...

One day before Rose Monday, students, pupils, and teachers take part in the Schull- und Veedelszoch, the second-largest Carnival parade in Cologne, Germany. Oliver Berg, picture-alliance, dpa, AP ...