🎭 Dresden has been home to one of the city’s most distinctive carnival traditions for around 20 years, with musician Klaus Weichelt involved from the very beginning.
🏁 Entrepreneur and automotive influencer Jean-Pierre “JP” Kraemer plans to build a karting track and hotel in Dortmund as part of a major new project by JP Performance.
🛍️ After around 6 p.m., Augsburg’s pedestrian zone becomes noticeably quieter, with most shops closing early and only a few keeping doors open until 8 p.m.
⚡ The January blackout in Berlin’s Steglitz-Zehlendorf district exposed vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure and raised urgent security concerns.
❄️ Weather warnings remain in effect in Stuttgart and the surrounding region, as meteorologists continue to warn of possible snow and icy conditions after a brief warm spell.
🎶 On January 23, the concert “Thank You for Being Alive”, dedicated to the birthday of Vladimir Vysotsky, will take place at the Russian House of Science and Culture in Berlin.
🚔 Augsburg police report several incidents including apartment burglaries, hit-and-run accidents, driving under the influence of drugs, and traffic disturbances; investigations are ongoing.
🎤✨ On January 18, IMOM’S once again brings together the women of Nuremberg for an intellectual game with a party vibe, music, laughter, and karaoke hits.
🕯️ Orthodox Christians following the Julian calendar celebrate Christmas on the night of January 6–7, observing the holiday with prayer and religious traditions.
🧹 In Nuremberg, municipal services collected around 18 tons of waste early on January 1 that remained on streets and public squares after New Year’s celebrations.
🚆 From January 1, public transport fares for BVG tickets in Berlin’s AB tariff zone have increased. On average, ticket prices rose by about 6 % due to higher operating costs.
❄️ According to weather forecasts, cold air with frost will reach Cologne and North Rhine-Westphalia around New Year and January 2026, with possible snowfall.
🎄 From the bottom of our hearts, we congratulate you on Catholic Christmas! We wish you good health, peace and harmony in your home, the love of your family and loved ones, and faithful friends!
🏠 Pressure on Bremen’s rental market is increasing as demand remains high and housing supply limited. The rent cap has been extended until 2029 and is now a key political issue in the state.
🎨 Augsburg is transforming its contemporary art center: the Zentrum für Gegenwartskunst will become Kunsthalle Augsburg, expanding its concept from 20th-century art to current artistic practices.
📜 An overview of the Siege of Leningrad, the commemorative badge “Resident of Blockaded Leningrad,” eligibility rules and the current application procedure.
🏛 The Red Town Hall presents an exhibition of 500 guest gifts collected over 75 years, offering rare insights into Berlin’s history and international connections.
🌐 The unified e-visa allows citizens of 64 countries to enter Russia easily: a fully online application process, up to 30 days of stay, and access to all regions.
🎆 Berlin confirms the New Year’s Eve celebration at the Brandenburg Gate: free tickets, fireworks, music, and the country’s biggest festive event on December 31, 2025.
🚯 Berlin has expanded and significantly increased fines for illegal waste disposal. Penalties now reach up to 100,000 euros. The measures aim to protect the environment and keep the city clean.