Cologne Carnival 2025: traditions, history and a grand celebration on the streets of Germany

A platform with the figures of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in Cologne, 3 March 2025. Photo: Thilo Schmuelgen/Reuters The famous Rhine Carnival has started in Germany, turning Cologne into an epicentre of frenzied festivities and colourful traditions every year. In 2025, the main festivities began on 27 February, the so-called […]