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Beethovenfest deep in the red

The Beethovenfest apparently made considerable losses this year. The reason for this is said to be the under-selling of tickets. The effects on the upcoming Beethoven Festival and the city budget are unclear.

Axe and machete used

Bonn court sentences brutal supermarket robbers

The perpetrators have all been sentenced to prison since Friday. The cashiers of the supermarkets in Godesberg and Oberdollendorf were severely traumatized.

1700 residents affected

45 minute power cut in Swisttal

Around 1700 people in the municipality of Swisttal were without electricity for around 45 minutes on Friday evening. The reason for the power failure is not yet known.

Traditional business in Bonn to close down

Last Advent exhibition at Kemp’s antique shop

The Advent exhibition in the antique shop Kemp in Herwarthstraße has a long tradition. This year it will happen for the last time. Daughter Tina Beutter has to close the shop.

November 16 - 18

Weekend tips for Bonn and the region

Visit the travel fair this weekend or take advantage of the one-day sale of locally produced art at CheapArt Deluxe. On the music scene, there’s everything from Pink Floyd to Celtic folk. And chocolate fans will not want to miss the market in Cologne.

Several people on the run in Bonn

Two injured after stabbing in city centre

On Thursday evening a fight broke out between several parties in Bonn's city centre. In the incident which happened near Oxfordstraße, two people suffered cuts.

A 59 crash near Spich

79-year-old allegedly obstructed rescue workers

Following the accident on Wednesday on the A59, police reported a 79-year-old driver of a Mercedes. The man is said to have made video recordings in the closed-off area and obstructed the emergency services in their work.

Forecast for Bonn and the region

The weekend’s going to be cold and sunny

Good news for fans of winter: The cold comes back to Bonn and the region at the weekend and creates a wintery atmosphere. And also, there’s plenty of sun to be expected.

Disturbance in Muffendorf

Police investigate shots fired and hate speech

Some residents in Muffendorf were roused from their sleep after midnight on Wednesday by shots fired out in the night and shouts of "Heil Hitler". Police located three suspects

Drug bust at the Hofgarten

Police take action against suspected drug dealers

On Wednesday, police filed seven criminal charges against suspected drug dealers during a large-scale drug bust at the Hofgarten in Bonn. The police found several bags of marijuana stashed in trees.

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Carol Kloeppel(right), English Online Editor

Carol is a long time Bonn resident, she has a B.A. in Speech Communications and a M.A. in Global Leadership Studies. She has worked for many years as a news producer for both American and German television.

Kate Carey (middle), English Online Editor

Kate is a UK native currently living in Germany for the third time. Originally a lawyer, in recent years she has written on a range of topics for expat websites and magazines.

Mareike Graepel (left), English Online Editor

Mareike has worked as a journalist, reporter, sub-editor and editor for German and Irish newspapers and magazines. She used to live in Ireland and has now been based in Germany for the past nine years.

Caroline Payne, English Online Editor

Caroline is originally from the UK and has been living in Bonn/Cologne since 2007. She works as a translator at a local mechanical engineering company and is studying for a Masters in Translation Studies in her spare time. Caroline supports the team during holiday periods and sometimes at weekends.