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This Friday, parts of Germany might experience record high temperatures for February, reaching up to 23 degrees Celsius under sunny skies.

North Rhine-Westphalia is calling for the permanent protection of Yazidis in Germany amid ongoing debates over stricter asylum policies.

Left extremism in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) is becoming more radical and violent, as highlighted in the first report on the subject presented by the state's interior minister.

In Western Germany, there is a significant shortage of tens of thousands of full-day care spots for primary school students ahead of the legal entitlement set to begin next year.

Thousands protested in western Germany against the visit of AfD politician Björn Höcke, as tensions rise regarding the party's influence in upcoming regional elections.

A billionaire was duped by scammers posing as officials regarding a fake incident involving his daughter, resulting in significant financial loss and the giving away of personal valuables.

Supporters of Höcke are attempting to take control of the AfD in North Rhine-Westphalia, sparking tensions within the party.

North Rhine-Westphalia's Finance Minister Marcus Optendrenk has switched back from an electric vehicle to a diesel car due to the challenges of electric vehicle performance in extensive travel across the region.

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In 2025, Germans experienced record traffic jams totaling nearly one million kilometers, with particularly severe congestion in North Rhine-Westphalia.

The internal conflict within the AfD in North Rhine-Westphalia continues to escalate following the expulsion of Alexander Eichwald, highlighting deep ideological rifts and the rising influence of völkisch-nationalist factions.

A driver near Brügge, North Rhine-Westphalia, was seriously injured in a targeted knife attack by another motorist who had deliberately caused him to stop.

The play 'Dat Wasser vun Kölle es jot' explores the historical pollution of the Rhine and contemporary concerns about water quality in a musical crime format.

A motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run accident on the A2 highway in North Rhine-Westphalia after being struck by a car and then run over by a truck whose driver fled the scene.

A broad civil society alliance in North Rhine-Westphalia is urging state politics to support a ban on the AfD, with backing from a Holocaust survivor.

In Arnsberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, unknown individuals painted over a rainbow staircase with black-red-gold colors, a move condemned by the Greens as a clear right-wing extremist statement.

In North Rhine-Westphalia, the fourth extensive improvement of the German rail network is starting, but not everyone is satisfied with the developments.

In the late summer of 2009, Jeffrey Epstein seemingly identified a rare business opportunity in Cologne as the financial crisis jeopardized the longstanding family-owned Sal. Oppenheim private bank, Europe's largest of its kind.

Smaller towns in the Rhine-Main region are opposing the construction of additional data centers, despite the industry's growth and demand for such facilities.

A rainbow staircase in North Rhine-Westphalia was vandalized with black-red-gold colors, prompting strong criticism from the Greens who labeled it as a clear far-right statement against diversity and LGBTQ+ communities.

The Higher Administrative Court of North Rhine-Westphalia has lifted the entry ban on Mohamedou Ould Slahi, allowing the former Guantanamo detainee to return to Germany.

The Higher Administrative Court of North Rhine-Westphalia lifted the entry ban for ex-Guantanamo detainee Mohamedou Ould Slahi, stating that the potential terrorist threat he poses was not relevant to their decision, according to police union representative Heiko Teggatz's analysis.

Polling data indicates that the CDU has lost support in both Hesse and North Rhine-Westphalia compared to the previous summer.

Police officers in Wuppertal face unpredictable conditions, dealing with unsanitary facilities and pest infestations at their police station.

An internal complaint against North Rhine-Westphalia Interior Minister Herbert Reul raises concerns about possible influence in a Wuppertal rent dispute, with prosecutors investigating the legality of his intervention in a costly police renovation.

Monty Don, the star of Gardeners' World, shares an intriguing gardening perspective during his trip exploring gardens along the Rhine.

The Bund for Environmental and Nature Conservation (BUND) is contesting a Berlin administrative court's ruling concerning the transport of highly radioactive nuclear waste through North Rhine-Westphalia, as tensions rise with the Greens distancing themselves from their own state government.

Blackstone plans to invest over four billion euros to build a large data center on a former power plant site in Lippetal, North Rhine-Westphalia, significantly impacting the region.

Local brands from the Rhine-Main area demonstrate that German fashion can be both stylish and practical, challenging the stereotype that Germany lacks a fashion sense.

In Castrop-Rauxel, North Rhine-Westphalia, a 17-year-old is found severely injured and later dies, leading to the arrest of a female peer claiming self-defense.

In North Rhine-Westphalia, a new initiative will introduce mandatory preschool classes for children with insufficient German language skills starting from the 2028/2029 school year to support their education.

A freight train derailed in Oberhausen-Borbeck, causing loud noise and alarming residents, but fortunately no injuries were reported.

Pro Asyl and the Refugee Council of North Rhine-Westphalia are demanding an immediate stop to deportations to Iran, citing legal and moral obligations amid ongoing protests against the Iranian regime.

Historian Birgit Aschmann discusses the simultaneous emergence of German reverence and destruction of nature during the 19th century, as exemplified by Caspar David Friedrich's romantic paintings and the rectification of the Rhine river.

In North Rhine-Westphalia, children who do not demonstrate sufficient proficiency in German will now be required to begin school a year earlier, as emphasized by Education Minister Dorothee Feller and Prime Minister Hendrik Wüst.

The Interior Committee of the North Rhine-Westphalia state parliament met regarding the spectacular bank robbery in Gelsenkirchen, as NRW Interior Minister Herbert Reul speculated about potential larger criminal networks involved.

The interior committee of the North Rhine-Westphalia state parliament is holding a special session to address the spectacular bank heist in Gelsenkirchen, with SPD politician Christina Kampmann demanding answers from the interior minister.

In response to severe winter weather, North Rhine-Westphalia has implemented distance learning while raising concerns about the safety of school routes rather than hastily switching to home schooling.

In the small town of Hilchenbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, the far-right party Third Way opens an office, and a leading official is unexpectedly elected to the city council, causing significant unrest amid numerous legal disputes.

In North Rhine-Westphalia, in-person classes were canceled due to icy conditions, leading to criticism from FDP state chairman Henning Höne regarding the government's prioritization of education.

Schools in North Rhine-Westphalia and neighboring regions are closed due to the danger of icy roads, prompting warnings about safety hazards while traveling.

A man carrying what appeared to be a bloodied machete prompted a police response during an ICE train journey through North Rhine-Westphalia after train attendants found him sleeping in a compartment.

All schools in North Rhine-Westphalia are closed on Monday due to icy conditions, while railway chief Evelyn Palla defends interruptions in train services citing safety concerns.

The German Weather Service expects a widespread severe ice hazard for Monday, leading to the closure of all schools in North Rhine-Westphalia and large parts of Lower Saxony, while train services have resumed on major routes in Northern Germany.

Train services in northern Germany will remain suspended on multiple key long-distance routes until Sunday due to harsh winter conditions, with temperatures dropping to minus 11 degrees Celsius in North Rhine-Westphalia and several accidents reported in Rostock.

In North Rhine-Westphalia, experts advocate for a permanent protection program for Yazidis due to ongoing persecution in Iraq.

A Berlin court has declined to block highly radioactive nuclear waste transports through North Rhine-Westphalia, prompting the environmental group BUND to consider an appeal.

Research reveals that thousands of tonnes of toxic litter, including heavy metals and microplastics, are dumped into the North Sea via the Rhine annually, posing risks to both the environment and human health.

Yazidis in North Rhine-Westphalia face the threat of deportation, prompting calls from lawmakers for a protective program for this minority.

The article explores the origins and significance of Heinrich Heine's melancholic poem about Loreley, a mythical figure who lures sailors to their doom on the Rhine River.