Cologne's carnival celebrations are facing serious challenges with reports of multiple rapes and a threat of terrorist attacks from the Islamic State. Police are on high alert. Read more...

This week's entertainment roundup includes a queer-inclusive Cologne Carnival, Oscar predictions, art exhibition reviews, culinary critiques, and behind-the-scenes Sanremo stories. Read more...

Cologne's Carnival celebrations were overshadowed by reports of multiple rapes, prompting increased security measures across German cities including concrete barriers and heightened police presence. Read more...