MEHLEM. On Saturday afternoon, a taxi collided with a ambulance on a call-out. A 26-year-old female pedestrian was killed in the accident. The 46-year-old driver of an emergency doctor vehicle was driving on the B9 with the blue lights flashing and the siren switched on. According to the first reports he was about to cross the intersection onto the Drachenburgstraße over a red light when he collided with the taxi of a 62-year-old female driver who came from the Mainzer Straße with a green light showing. The impact caused the ambulance to be catapulted against the traffic light post and then against a tree, hitting the pedestrian in its path. The young woman was treated for her injuries on the scene but died a little bit later due to their severity. (Original text: Michael Wrobel, Axel Vogel)

COLOGNE. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan probably imagined his visit to Cologne a bit differently - North Rhine-Westphalian Prime Minister Armin Laschet met him in a small room at the airport and not a castle, and questioned the rule of law in Turkey during the conversation, saying that the relationship of the two countries was currently „overshadowed“. Thousands of Turkish people came to celebrate Erdogan. Secured by one of the largest deployments of the Cologne police the Turkish President opened the new Ditib mosque in Cologne-Ehrenfeld, attendance was „by invitation-only“. The situation remained calm despite a large number of celebrating Turkish people. An outdoor event at the mosque was cancelled due to security concerns by the city of Cologne. A decision which was criticised by the Turkish side. The anti-Erdogan demonstrations turned out to be smaller than expected. Kurdish and left-wing protesters had called for an „Erdogan not welcome“ rally. Before Erdogan left Germany, he met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Cologne again. Details of the conversation were not published. (Original text: dpa)

BONN. Eight churches are holding „Angel Weeks“ to give the invisible power a face. Until October 14, there are church services, art, poetry and music. There is also the exhibition called „Angels by my side“, showing works by local artists and citizens, organised by deacon and pastor Ralf Knoblauch of the Thomas Modus parish. „I am christening many children and I am incemeteries a lot. In this circle of life, angels are always symbols for a beginning and an end. This is very deeply anchored even for people who have no close connection to the church. The opening of the themed week fittingly took place this weekend on the archangels’s birthday, on Saturday. (Original text: Eva Kunkel)

BONN. After the semi-final thriller including extra time against the Legionäre Regensburg, the Bonn Capitals have reached the final with a 3:2 win. In the final the first match will take place on Wednesday at 2pm when the Capitals will meet the Heidenheim Heidenköpfe. (Original text: Thomas Heinen)

VENUSBERG/IPPENDORF. Wild boars have conquered the outskirts of the Kottenforst, several areas in the Elbtal have been ploughed by the animals. Hunters are calling for an increased shooting quantum. According to the local hunting authority there is no reason for pedestrians to avoid the Melbtal. Wild boars most likely retreat during the day and get more active during the night. It is advised to stay on the designated paths though and to keep dogs on the leash. In case you meet a group of wild boars, it is recommended to stay calm and to not approach the animals. At no times should wild boars be fed. Adjoining residents should keep their gardens properly fenced in. (Original text: Rolf Kleinfeld)

(Translation: Mareike Graepel)