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Counter rallies in Kaufbeuren show split between supporters of AfD and locals who acknowledge the Bavarian town’s Nazi past
the 1,000-year-old town centre unblemished by second world war bombing or graffiti
snow-capped Alps in the middle distance – Kaufbeuren
the Luftwaffe backed away from plans to move its training school for Eurofighter and Tornado jet technicians elsewhere and crime is at a historic low
the Nazi paramilitary force which ran the death camps
were not all criminals and could only be judged on the basis of “individual guilt”
The SS remark led France’s far-right National Rally (RN) to announce it would sever ties with the AfD in the EU assembly after the June election
The populist Identity and Democracy political group in the European parliament then moved to expel the AfD delegation “with immediate effect”
Krah had already been in the spotlight for suspected Chinese and Russian ties after one of his aides was arrested on charges of spying for China
he told the Observer the allegations were “merely an attempt to distract from our political arguments” and threatened legal action against his accusers
View image in fullscreenKaufbeuren has become a stronghold of support for the far right
Photograph: AlamyPolls show the AfD going into the EU election with 14-18% of the vote
well off its 23% high in October but up from its 11% score in 2019
Krah is virtually guaranteed a seat in the next European parliament
As he arrived for the Kaufbeuren rally last week wearing a blue suit and his trademark pocket handkerchief
Krah posed for selfies with dozens of fans including young men with short haircuts wearing lederhosen
Surprisingly for many, the AfD continues to make inroads in Germany’s prosperous south and west
beyond its heartland in the poorer ex-communist east
as it embraces more extreme views on immigration
the war in Ukraine and national atonement for the Holocaust
But the right’s ascendancy has also given rise to a lively local pro-democracy movement that seeks to draw lessons from the town’s grim Nazi past
Krah’s supporters said they were disgusted by chancellor Olaf Scholz’s centre-left-led coalition and anxious about their children’s future
“It’s a catastrophe – the worst government we ever had,” said civil servant Manuela
She brought her teenage daughter to the rally
she said her family no longer felt safe on the streets due to “Islamists”
Anti-AfD activists booed and whistled from the sidelines as Krah addressed the rally. Manuela said: “They call us Nazis just because we’re patriots. The world laughs at us because no country is as dumb as Germany
with our exaggerated tolerance and diversity
They’ve been telling us for decades we should carry this guilt
and so we should rescue the whole world and be its dole office.”
said the “remigration” plan appealed to her
“I have friends and acquaintances who migrated here and they agree: those who want to integrate should be able to stay
and those who just want to exploit the social welfare system should be told to go home.”
said she liked the AfD’s opposition to what she called overreach in Berlin and Brussels
“I want to drive a car with an internal combustion engine
I want gas heating and I don’t want a war against Russia,” she said
“It would have been over long ago if all that money hadn’t flowed to Ukraine.”
Several AfD voters said they opposed Germany’s military support for Ukraine and worried about a Europe-wide conflagration triggered by standing up to Vladimir Putin
local party officials released eight white doves of peace into the overcast sky to applause from the crowd
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A father of eight, Krah spoke of his fear that his 21-year-old son could become “cannon fodder on the eastern front” if Germany brings back conscription, a proposal floated in limited form by defence minister Boris Pistorius to address looming security threats
Krah warned that Kaufbeuren’s surrounding region of Swabia
was under threat from politicians who would take away its security and prosperity with climate protection measures and “mass migration”
He presented the AfD as the defender of “traditional families” while its opponents believed there were “53 genders”
Bosse has led the town for 20 years. In his wood-panelled office overlooking the town’s immaculate high street, he said that he was “ashamed” that the far right had gained a foothold again, despite efforts across the political spectrum to blunt its appeal.
“I also feel shame toward the British and French and all those who suffered so much under the Third Reich that in Germany you have a political force establishing itself that is trying to just wipe away these horrible crimes,” he said.
from the conservative Christian Social Union
said he is haunted by a particular chapter of the Nazi past in Kaufbeuren
which under Adolf Hitler hosted a dynamite factory employing forced labourers
satellite concentration camps belonging to Dachau and a psychiatric hospital that orchestrated the extermination of more than 1,500 men
Even after the town’s “liberation” by the US on 27 April 1945
the hospital continued to operate on the town’s outskirts under its Nazi administrators
Another 100 helpless patients were murdered before GIs finally took control of the facility on 2 July
no one in Kaufbeuren told the Americans what was happening and said: ‘You have to go in there and set them free,’” he said
Bosse noted that 2 July is now marked by the town each year with a memorial ceremony for the victims as a reminder of the need for civil courage
“We have got to stand up for this democracy together,” he said
An earlier picture caption said that Maximilian Krah was a “former” AfD candidate for the European parliament election when he is still a candidate
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the Glasgow Clan is excited to announce that the we will once again be competing in the Warrior Cup in 2025
The tournament will take place from September 5-7 at the Energie Schwaben Arena in Kaufbeuren
The inaugural event last year was a huge success
and an electric atmosphere both in the arena and throughout the city
Fans from four different nations came together to celebrate hockey in true style
making it an unforgettable experience for all involved
Thanks to the success of last year’s event
Warrior and ESV Kaufbeuren have confirmed the return of the tournament in 2025
and the Clan are delighted to be part of it once again as we prepare for the new season
While the full list of participating teams is yet to be confirmed
we know that Kaufbeuren will once again play host to top-level competition
with teams from across Europe expected to take part
One team’s involvement will depend on qualification for the Champions Hockey League
so the final lineup will be announced separately
We can’t wait to head back to Kaufbeuren and experience the incredible atmosphere once more
Stay tuned for more details on our participation
and everything you need to know about the 2025 Warrior Cup
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announced that it has successfully delivered its ATTower Simulator with ATVoice Voice Recognition and Response (VRR) technology to Kaufbeuren ATM Training (KAT)
a subsidiary of DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH (DFS)
is responsible for the training of Bundeswehr (German Air Force) Air Traffic Controllers
ATTower and ATVoice were installed on trainee Microsoft Surface tablets
The ability to have an ATTower Simulator with ATVoice on portable devices allows trainees to practice phraseology and part task training independently and without internet connection; supporting training anywhere
The speech recognition fully supports bilingual speech – German and English
A group of 15 students were the first to use the new capability as part of a Bundeswehr ATC course focusing on Ground Control Approaches
scholars practice Precision Approach Radar (PAR) position exercises with 1 to 1 instructor support
the Project Lead who worked closely with the KAT team
“Feedback from the students and instructors after the training class was very positive
The students liked the innovative technology and the opportunity to train on their own
One instructor even emphasized the positive learning effect of the standard phraseology
which is achieved using our industry leading ATVoice VRR technology.” Support for Tower and Airport Surveillance Approach (ASR) Radar positions will be introduced in Summer 2018
The next phase includes the transfer of fundamental large-scale Tower and Radar simulation exercises to tablet computers provided with ATVoice VRR
Ultimately KAT and the Bundeswehr students will have access to VRR capabilities in the complete simulation environment
a 360-degree Tower Simulator with bilingual English/German speech recognition for Tower
PAR and ASR Radar positions.During an in-class training
scholars practice Precision Approach Radar (PAR) position exercises with 1 to 1 instructor support
Adlerkeller has a glowing reputation throughout the Bavarian Alps for both its delicious traditional cuisine and welcoming atmosphere that lures diners back again and again
the lovely owners of this Kaufbeuren-based restaurant take pride in making diners feel like part of the family
rounding out their experience with well-prepared steaks
where summer revelers can swill the night away with fine German beer
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The 2022 IIHF Under-18 Men's World Championship took place in Landshut and Kaufbeuren
The tournament venues included Erdgas Schwaben Arena and Nokia Arena.
The U.S. competed in Group A alongside Canada, Czechia and Germany
Switzerland and Latvia will compete in Group B
won all three preliminary round games before defeating Latvia in the quarterfinals and Czechia in the semifinal round.
Despite outshooting Sweden 51-15 in the gold medal game
and ultimately earned the silver medal.
Most recently, the 2021 IIHF Under-18 Men's World Championship took place in Frisco and Plano
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Text description provided by the architects. HAWE, a manufacturer in Bavaria of mobile hydraulic systems and components, initiated a design competition in 2008, won by Barkow Leibinger, for a new production center in the context of an agricultural landscape at the edge of the Bavarian Allgäu and Alps.
After a postponement due to the international economic crisis of the intervening period, the 50 000 square meters project was simplified, developed and completed on-time /under-budget in 2014.
© David FranckThe production halls are complemented by program zones defined as central blocks of prefabricated concrete that are connected in the center around the courtyard. They contain offices that are spatially directly linked to projection halls, and upper floors that house conference rooms and the cafeteria with its terraces offering broad views to the Alps. To the north is an entrance building in a similar configuration with lobby and admin offices.
© Ina ReineckeIn order to increase speed of construction and to reduce costs the wide span beams of the halls and the sandwich elements of sheet metal for the roofing were prefabricated. The integration of mechanical systems and the grid-like structural system allowed for flexible floor layouts. The roof sheds are oriented to the north, classically, offering even daylighting while the opaque surfaces of the sheds orient to the south, ideally, for photovoltaic panels.
© David FranckThe factory is exemplified here by a flexible and a serial construction system that enhances the workspace and improves the processes for the things that are made there
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The Glasgow Clan will play in the first ever Warrior Invitational Pro Tournament in Kaufbeuren over the weekend of Saturday 31st August & Sunday 1st September
We will be joined in the pre-season competition by RedBull Salzburg
Since Red Bull’s acquisition in 2000
they’ve dominated the Austrian Ice Hockey League (EBEL & ICEHL) with multiple league titles and domestic cup victories
Their home matches at Eisarena Salzburg are known for their intense atmosphere
With a focus on talent development and excellence
they remain a force to be reckoned with in European ice hockey
Jokerit boasts a passionate fan base and a legacy of excellence in European hockey
is a respected ice hockey club in Kaufbeuren
they’ve won multiple titles and cups
Their home games at the Erdgas Schwaben Arena are known for their vibrant atmosphere
This will be the setting of the Invitational Pro Tournament
The Saturday will see the Clan face newly crowned ICEHL Champions RedBull Salzburg in the 1st semi-final (2:30pm face-off)
with Jokerit playing ESVK in the 2nd semi-final (6:30pm face-off)
The Sunday will see the losers of the semi-finals play a bronze meal game (2:30pm face-off)
with the winners of the semi-finals progressing to the tournament’s final (6:30pm face-off)
The team at Sports Entertainment Tours have put together accommodation and game ticket packages for Kaufbeuren and the surrounding area with prices starting at just £219 per person
Check them out HERE
The club and SET have investigated chartering a flight to Germany
however it will not be a cost effective option for fans
Due to the complexity of block booking the amount of flights likely required, any of the Purple Army that would like flights included in their package are invited to contact SET: info@sportsprotravel.com
We’re currently working with SET to investigate a potential more cost effective coach package
For Clan fans looking to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements
There are flights available to all 3 from Glasgow Airport and Edinburgh Airport. Check out Skyscanner for flight options
Tickets for the tournament are now available from the ESV Kaufbeuren website CLICK HERE
Clan fans can use the code: CLAN-6TPQ6V to unlock reserved sections T (seated) and S & R (standing)
Prices below are per day and are valid for both games and each day must be purchased separately
Nine years after facing ERC Ingolstadt in the Champions Hockey League
Purple Army we’re off to Germany once again
The Glasgow Clan will play in the first ever Invitational Pro Tournament in Kaufbeuren over the weekend of Saturday 31st August & Sunday 1st September
Clan Managing Director Gareth Chalmers commented: “Firstly we’d like to thank everyone at Warrior for working with us to make our participation in the tournament work
“We’ve have been partners with Warrior for nearly a decade now
so it seemed very fitting that we accepted the invitation to their first ever Pro Tournament in Kaufbeuren
“It will be a very competitive part of our preparations for the start of the 2024/25 season
playing the 11 time Austrian champions RedBull Salzburg
and then going onto play the 6 time Finnish champions Jokerit or a storied German club in ESV Kaufbeuren
I am sure many of the Purple Army will have fond memories of our last visit to Bavaria
It will be another fantastic weekend for the fans
whether you’re able to join us in Germany or watch from home.”
Saturday 31st August: 2:30pm – Glasgow Clan vs RedBull Salzburg
Saturday 31st August: 6:30pm – Jokerit Helsinki vs ESV Kaufbeuren
Sunday 1st September: 2:30pm – Bronze Medal Game
Stay tuned for more information on tickets and travel packages
Based on the decision made in 2019 to retain the airbase
Kaufbeuren will remain the long-term location of the German Air Force Technical Training Center (TAusbZLw)
The aircraft technical training of technical personnel for the Eurofighter weapon system that already takes place here will be continued in the long term
Following the completion of investigations into the further development of aircraft technology training for the Eurofighter weapon system
the German Air Force proposed to the Federal Ministry of Defense that Training Group V of the TAusbZLw
This has now been approved by the ministry
This means that around 80 training and support posts with up to 100 course participants will remain at the site in the long term
The existing training infrastructure can continue to be used without interruption
The aim remains to ensure the continuous provision of high-quality aircraft training for the Eurofighter
“I am delighted that we can continue our almost 65-year history of aircraft technical training in Kaufbeuren and shape it further,” said Air Force Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Ingo Gerhartz
“Being able to continue the training of technical personnel for the Eurofighter seamlessly and without the delays of a possible relocation is a good thing and the right decision in view of the influx of new aircraft and the level of clarity achieved with the Eurofighter in recent years.” Among other things
the TAusbZLw Abt Süd carries out weapon system-specific training on the Eurofighter and Tornado (at least until 2028) as well as parts of the basic aircraft technology training in Kaufbeuren
Parts of the radar and radar equipment training have already been relocated to Untermeitingen
The original decision to relocate further parts of the training there is currently being investigated
partly due to the planned establishment of the multinational A400M air transport unit (MNAU) there
Remaining at the Kaufbeuren site is one option
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ROKiT Drinks co-founders Jonathan Kendrick and John Paul DeJoria
add the latest Gold medals won by ABK Edel Spezialbier at the World Beer Awards 2021 to an already packed trophy cabinet
Brewed since 1308 in the Bavarian town of Kaufbeuren
the ABK brewery was acquired by ROKiT Drinks in 2013 and has since become the fastest-growing German beer brand in the UK
ABK Edel also won the best Dortmunder style lager in Germany
“We’re delighted with these latest awards which further recognises the incredible quality of our traditional Bavarian beers,” said Jonathan Kendrick
“Given that our beers were not exported more than 20 miles from Kaufbeuren in all of its 700 year history until we acquired this incredibly historic brewery
it’s wonderful to see our award-winning beers available internationally.”
as well as through major retailers such the Co-op across the UK
the company are rightly proud of the awards which recognise the supreme quality of their beers
“No wonder ABK Beer is growing so fast in the UK
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