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Hesse Forms Cabinet to Boost Frankfurt as Europe's Top Financial Center

Hesse's Minister President Boris Rhein is forming a financial center cabinet to strengthen Frankfurt's position as Europe's leading financial center, with its first meeting on Wednesday at Commerzbank to discuss a new strategy involving key banks and government officials.

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Frankfurt Nominates Diverse Panel for European Paulskirche Prize

The Frankfurt city council nominated six prominent figures from various fields for the European Paulskirche Prize's selection committee, aiming for a diverse representation to award the 50,000 euro prize biennially starting in 2026 on May 18th, the anniversary of the 1848 Frankfurt Parliament's open...

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Frankfurt Rhein-Main Wins "World Design Capital" Bid: Securing Funding for 2026 Projects

The "World Design Capital Frankfurt Rhein-Main" project, led by Carolina Romahn since December 2024, aims to use design to improve lives and promote democracy through various projects in 2026, with €16.5 million in secured public funding but needing more to reach its €21 million budget.

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Frankfurt City Council Approves Bockenheimer Landstraße Redesign Amid Coalition Tensions

The Frankfurt City Council approved a plan to redesign Bockenheimer Landstraße, adding bike lanes and removing a car lane, despite internal coalition disagreements that resulted in several resignations and absences, with a final vote of 47 to 39.

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Frankfurt Historical Museum's New Director Prioritizes Digitization and Sustainability

Frankfurt's Historical Museum's new director, Doreen Mölders, plans to digitize collections and implement sustainable practices, viewing the museum as a model for others; upcoming exhibits include one on children's rights and another on the housing issue in Frankfurt.

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Frankfurt's Property Tax Reform: Winners and Losers

Frankfurt's new property tax system, based on a state-mandated calculation, increases taxes for 78,000 residents (46%) and lowers them for 91,000, maintaining the city's overall annual revenue of roughly €220 million; however, many residents are facing increased tax burdens due to the new area-facto...

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Frankfurt Rhein-Main to Host 2026 World Design Capital with 2000 Events

Frankfurt Rhein-Main will be the World Design Capital in 2026, hosting up to 2000 events funded by 4.5 million euros (with additional sponsorship needed) to realize approximately 200 projects focused on improving quality of life and strengthening democracy, involving about 400 actors across seven pr...

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Krakow School Choir's Frankfurt Concert Strengthens City Partnership

A Polish school choir from Krakow performed a Christmas concert in Frankfurt, Germany, on December 2023, attracting a large audience and highlighting the strong cultural ties between the two cities and the substantial Polish community in Frankfurt. This event, facilitated by the Frankfurt/Krakau Fri...

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Frankfurt's High-Voltage Line Technicians Maintain City's Transport System

Max Engler, head of the VGF's Fahrstrom department in Frankfurt, maintains the city's tram and U-Bahn power lines, often working on live, high-voltage lines using specialized equipment like the 'Turmwagen' to ensure continuous operation and address emergencies, such as when a digger hits the overhea...

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Frankfurt's Vacant Apartments Highlight Housing Shortage

Two apartment buildings in Frankfurt's Nieder-Eschbach, totaling 78 units, have remained vacant since 2008, despite efforts by local authorities and the recent introduction of a law against speculative vacancy, highlighting a broader housing shortage and the challenges in managing unoccupied propert...

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Frankfurt Exhibition Showcases Architect Fritz Epstein's Work and Nazi-Era Losses

The exhibition 'Spurensuche' in Frankfurt highlights the work of architect Fritz Epstein (1877-1960), showcasing his surviving buildings and illustrating the transformation of his architectural style from Gründerzeit to New Objectivity, impacted by war and Nazi persecution.

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Frankfurt Housing Market Recovers, Prices Rise

Frankfurt's housing market is recovering after a 2023 price decline, with prices rising up to 10 percent in 2024 for existing apartments; the city plans to increase affordable housing by improving funding and developing new building areas.

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