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The article reflects on the imminent end of Wilfried Schulz's tenure at the Düsseldorf Schauspielhaus, highlighting the theatre's successful past decade and the upcoming leadership change.

A Syrian man accused of raping a young woman expressed embarrassment during the trial in Düsseldorf because the interpreter was a woman.

At the Düsseldorf Carnival, satirical figures depicting Putin and other world leaders highlight the tensions surrounding Russia's war against Ukraine.

This year's Cologne Rose Monday parade focuses on weather issues and a notable absence that sparked discussions.

The Rose Monday parades of the street carnival peak in Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Mainz, featuring floats targeting political figures like Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.

The Rose Monday parades, central to the German street carnival, featured political satire targeting figures like Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in cities like Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Mainz.

Jacques Tilly faces charges in Russia for mockery against President Putin through his art at the Düsseldorf Carnival, but he remains undeterred.

Giuseppe shares his journey from 17 years of homelessness to finding peace and stability through the 'Housing First' initiative in Düsseldorf.

Düsseldorf is preparing for its largest carnival celebration in 20 years, disregarding Russia's criminal proceedings against local artist Jacques Tilly for mocking Vladimir Putin.

Düsseldorf carnival float creator Jacques Tilly faces charges from the Kremlin for his satirical representations of Vladimir Putin, yet he remains undeterred.

The recent event organized by students at the Düsseldorf Art Academy featuring artist Basma al-Sharif highlights the systematic suppression of Palestinian voices, particularly since October 2023.

Daniel Thioune has been appointed as the new head coach of Werder Bremen after previously managing clubs such as Osnabrück, Hamburg, and Düsseldorf.

The Neptune team faced travel difficulties when their flight from Riga to Frankfurt was rerouted to Düsseldorf due to bad weather, forcing an unexpected overnight stay.

The invitation of artist Basma al-Sharif to the Düsseldorf Academy of Art has stirred political controversy in the region, leading to calls for the resignation of the rector.

Jacques Tilly, a sculptor and carnival float builder from Düsseldorf, remains unfazed by the ongoing trial against him in absentia in Moscow for alleged defamation of Russian state organs, asserting his commitment to continue his work as usual.

A brawl involving 20 to 25 people erupted at a court in Düsseldorf, injuring two court officers and forcing the trial to be halted.

The trial in Düsseldorf addresses serious charges against defendants who label themselves 'antifascists' and claim to act in a larger societal context, but the focus is on their violent actions.

A trial against the 'Hammer Gang' is underway in Düsseldorf, where suspects are charged with attempted murder by federal prosecutors.

The trial against six accused Antifa members begins in Düsseldorf, as they are charged with attacking right-wing extremists in Budapest and Erfurt, amidst vocal support from the audience.

Six individuals, allegedly members of the Antifa-Ost group, are on trial in Düsseldorf for attacking neo-Nazis in Budapest.

Members of the Antifa group, known as "Hammerbande," are on trial in Düsseldorf for violent attacks, including attempted murder, against neonazis in Budapest.

The major trial against six antifascists begins in Düsseldorf, with an exclusive statement from the accused available.

Walid Nakschbandi discusses the successes and challenges in the media industry, including the recent move of the Film- and Medienstiftung NRW from Düsseldorf to Cologne.

A suspect has been arrested in Düsseldorf following an attack on the life of a drug boss's nephew, who was critically injured in a shooting incident.

A suspect has been arrested ten days after a shooting incident targeting the nephew of a known drug lord while he was sitting in a taxi in Düsseldorf.

An attempted attack on critical infrastructure in Erkrath near Düsseldorf was unsuccessful, with the perpetrators claiming responsibility through an online communique.

The article discusses the reduced number of luxury yachts in marinas, allowing for more space, highlighted by the operation of a powerful crane used to transport expensive boats for the world's largest water sports fair in Düsseldorf.

The article discusses a presentation by Theresa Deichert in Düsseldorf, highlighting how Japanese artists responded to the Fukushima disaster by countering the resumption of exploitation.

Berlin artist Anton Henning showcases his work at the Philara private museum in Düsseldorf, exploring themes of art history through a lens of postmodern irony and fervor.

A new study by the Düsseldorf Institute for Macroeconomics and Business Cycle Research warns that if defense spending is permanently exempted from the debt brake, national debt could rise to nearly 100% of GDP by 2050.

The Kunstpalast in Düsseldorf showcases an unusual exhibition on the history of scent intertwined with art pieces from its collection and the unique development of olfactory compositions.

Cagdas Baybasin, son of notorious UK gang leader Abdullah Baybasin, was shot multiple times in Düsseldorf, Germany, following a protest against his uncle's imprisonment.

In Düsseldorf, an unknown assailant shot through the windshield of a taxi, injuring the man in the passenger seat who was targeted as an influencer.

In the heart of Düsseldorf, multiple shots were deliberately fired at a taxi passenger, leading to a police investigation in search of the shooter, while the victim has been hospitalized with an unclear condition.

In Düsseldorf, multiple shots were fired at a taxi targeting a passenger, prompting a police helicopter search for the assailant as hints of a planned murder emerge.

The musical 'Adventureland', which has attracted 400,000 visitors over 17 months in Düsseldorf, celebrates family bonds through its performances, featuring Ingo Reidl, the founding member of the band Pur, which he started 50 years ago.

The Gerda-Henkel Foundation in Düsseldorf, which has supported historical humanities since 1976, is increasingly helping endangered scholars alongside its traditional funding of nearly 2000 projects in 2024.

In the first half of 2026, museums in London, Brussels, Milan, Amsterdam, Baden-Baden, and Düsseldorf will feature twelve must-see exhibitions offering surprising insights into truth, beauty, Renaissance, and modernity.

Designer Steffen Schraut, based in NRW for 30 years, now sells his fashion collection directly through a Düsseldorf-based TV sales channel, operating from his studio in Düsseldorf-Oberkassel.