Porsche BBA Ludwigsburg laid down a marker that other teams have had to follow MANISA (Türkiye) - Year 3 of the Youth Basketball Champions League opened with a game between Porsche BBA Ludwigsburg and Aliaga Petkimspor The Germans ran the game from front to back and set the tone for the entire tournament with their pace The level had been raised and everyone else needed to follow the level of the competition has gone up a notch regardless of their strong performances "I think overall the amount of teams trying to play faster the pace itself is very evident that it's improved a lot With two wins from two and a place in the Semi-Finals secured after a win over perennial challengers Ludwigsburg became the first German club to reach the Semi-Finals and also guaranteed the highest-ever finish for a German club in YBCL this dramatic improvement in their fortunes from last year's seventh place finish wasn't entirely what they expected from the tournament "We scouted obviously Igokea and Petkimspor really early and there they looked pretty impressive," he said "It's been somewhat of a rollercoaster ride we weren't really sure how good we are but after the first result we were pleasantly surprised," Rhee explained That element of the unknown in terms of their own team's strength is even more understandable when you consider that like many of the teams at this year's YBCL Ludwigsburg used the opportunity of playing in this competition as a tool for recruitment and also evaluating their own talent against some of the continent's best young players and 2007-born guard Raul Dumnici have all been brought in for this tournament All four players have grabbed the opportunity presented to them with both hands and taken key roles in the team from an outside perspective," said Rhee he brings a high pace bringing up the ball throwing down a series of above the rim plays in the process Biel has been all over the stat sheet in the same way that he's all over the court with the style that he plays Across the two games he's accumulated averages of 19 efficiency points and 3 assists against Igokea and added the kind of sauce that the fans in Manisa come to see It's not just been the new recruits getting the job done for Ludwigsburg This is a team that gets the job done by committee with eight players playing more than 19 minutes in each game and young Danish international Anton Hjort producing almost 2 points per minute in his 7 minutes this far Ludwigsburg have two players returning from last year who has gone on to make regular contributions with the Ludwigsburg senior team and 2008-born big man Armin Pivac "Sebastian has become more stable," said Rhee when describing the way his experienced point guard leads the team "It's something he actually tries to assert on the guys as well and that's become evident this week." Pivac is one player that Rhee was especially keen to pick out for praise and primarily because he's performing possibly the most difficult role in the team he's our five-man and the position five in our but also defensively," described Rhee when talking about which player is the key to their success this week The pivotal nature of Pivac's performances has not only been evident in the results of both games Pivac is putting up 12.5 points on 67 percent shooting and pulling 7.5 rebounds When Ludwigsburg faced Petkimspor and their massive frontcourt including seven-footer Ahmet Kerim Andic and talented power forward Berat Cevik he played his part in holding them both to just 6 points and 9 rebounds combined Both players doubled that contribution in their following game His own numbers in that game were 13 points and 9 rebounds as he dominated the paint despite being undersized and often matched up against players one year his senior The Belgians have been one of the hot topics in the whole tournament and brought a unique brand of basketball to the YBCL this week Rhee was effusive in his praise when describing the threat that the Belgians pose but having this combination of talent and being this mentally tough everybody has the freedom to do everything they want I say they are like a well-oiled machine." The game tips off at 17:30 local time and you can watch it on the FIBA YouTube channel my spouse and I woke up early to drive the two hours from Kaiserslautern to Ludwigsburg to catch the Pumpkin Regatta at the Ludwigsburg Pumpkin Festival Our two-hour drive turned into three-and-a-half catch the amateur races where visitors could sign up and try their hand at racing the giant gourds We grabbed some chocolate-covered pumpkin seeds and a bottle of pumpkin prosecco and plopped down in the soft grass warm sun on our backs as we watched the spectacle and picked favorites to cheer for we would have brought a change of clothes and joined in we made our way to the gardens to see the giant sculptures we spotted stands selling pumpkin-flavored goods I added shredded chicken and chopped peppers to the pumpkin curry and served it over Jasmine rice My spouse and I both agree that we wish we had bought a couple more jars we meandered through the gardens and admired colorful sculptures with the theme of Powerful Women My favorite was Pippi Longstocking holding her horse above her head Having heard about the “Hubbard Family,” a yearly fan-favorite display created by Ray Villafane The charming gourd family did not disappoint and there was an expert carver doing demonstrations nearby but it was an exceptionally hot day for fall I found myself wishing that we had gone on a cooler day to get the full effect of the fantastic autumn vibes all around us we opted to try more delicious food and found a stall selling pumpkin fries We shared a savory plate of fries and sipped colas at a picnic bench in the shade while admiring more of the powerful women sculptures around us and watched children giggle over a pumpkin-smashing section as they stomped around in the mush I envy those living in Stuttgart so nearby The EHF Court of Handball has issued its decision in a case concerning the EHF Champions League Women 2024/25 group phase matches of HB Ludwigsburg held between 12 January and 23 February 2025 The proceedings were initiated following the club’s failure to submit mandatory pre-match quotes on six occasions and post-match quotes on three occasions the Court of Handball has imposed a fine of €5,000 on HB Ludwigsburg Half of the fine is imposed on a suspended basis An appeal may be filed with the EHF Court of Appeal within seven days You said no to using cookies or similar tools that help improve your experience. To see this content, you would need to update your Privacy Preferences OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Court of Handball issues further decision regarding withdrawal of Vipers from EHF Champions League OFFICIAL STATEMENT: The EHF Court of Handball issued its decision on a case opened against Ukrainian player Andrii Akimenko OFFICIAL STATEMENT: The EHF Court of Handball issued its decision in a case opened against BV Borussia Dortmund OFFICIAL STATEMENT: The EHF Court of Handball reached its decision on a case opened against Brest Bretagne Handball OFFICIAL STATEMENT: The EHF Court of Handball has issued a decision on HC Kriens-Luzern case OFFICIAL STATEMENT: The EHF Court of Handball ruled in a case opened against the Handball Federation of Kosovo OFFICIAL STATEMENT: The European Handball Federation has rescheduled the EHF European Cup Men quarter-final OFFICIAL STATEMENT: The EHF European Cup Men quarter-final between RK Partizan AdmiralBet and AEK Athens HC OFFICIAL STATEMENT: The EHF Court of Handball has ruled in a case opened against Sporting CP Athletes of HB Ludwigsburg celebrate victory after the EHF Champions League Women's playoff match between Krim Mercator Ljubljana and HB Ludwigsburg in Ljubljana Ana Gros (L) of Krim Mercator Ljubljana shoots at the goal during the EHF Champions League Women's playoff match between Krim Mercator Ljubljana and HB Ludwigsburg in Ljubljana Kaba Gassama Cissokho (C) of HB Ludwigsburg shoots at the goal during the EHF Champions League Women's playoff match between Krim Mercator Ljubljana and HB Ludwigsburg in Ljubljana Viola Leuchter (top R) of HB Ludwigsburg competes during the EHF Champions League Women's playoff match between Krim Mercator Ljubljana and HB Ludwigsburg in Ljubljana Jenny Carlson (R) of HB Ludwigsburg shoots at the goal during the EHF Champions League Women's playoff match between Krim Mercator Ljubljana and HB Ludwigsburg in Ljubljana Grace Zaadi Deuna (C) of Krim Mercator Ljubljana competes with Viola Leuchter (R) of HB Ludwigsburg during the EHF Champions League Women's playoff match between Krim Mercator Ljubljana and HB Ludwigsburg in Ljubljana Image source: American Heart Association; © Benjamin Stollenberg This is according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2025 is dedicated to the science of stroke and brain health.  The more time that elapses before a stroke is diagnosed and treated the more brain tissue is irreparably damaged and the worse the outcome for the individual it is crucial to distinguish between a hemorrhagic (bleeding) or ischemic (clot-caused) stroke before giving treatment which can be delayed for hours while a patient is stabilized brought to the emergency room and then on to radiology for a brain scan – all the while brain cells are dying © blueringmedia – stock.adobe.com “It is crucial to differentiate these two types of stroke because they need opposite treatments you need to open the blocked blood vessel with clot-busting drugs or physically remove the clot you need to lower increased blood pressure and give medication to reverse the effects of certain blood-thinning drugs,” said lead study author Love-Preet Kalra a neurology resident at the RKH Hospital Klinikum Ludwigsburg Researchers studied whether blood levels of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) could be useful for quickly diagnosing stroke types GFAP is a protein specific to the brain released into the bloodstream when brain cells are damaged or destroyed It is already used in assessing traumatic brain injuries Treatment to lower blood pressure and reverse blood-thinning medications could be performed in the prehospital setting leading to a huge change in clinical practice Kalra and colleagues found that GFAP levels could rapidly distinguish who had a bleeding stroke among unresponsive patients researchers evaluated whether levels of GFAP could differentiate between hemorrhagic stroke (caused by bleeding) and ischemic stroke (caused by a blood clot) This assessment was conducted using blood samples collected by the emergency medical services ambulance team before patients arrived at the hospital.  The analysis found that GFAP levels were:  “I was personally surprised by the extremely elevated GFAP values in blood thinner-associated bleeding stroke and the fact that in moderately or severely affected acute stroke patients bleeding stroke could be excluded in all cases which showed a GFAP lower than 30 pg/mL,” Kalra said.  Kalra said early GFAP measurements could change how people with stroke symptoms are treated “Treatment to lower blood pressure and reverse blood-thinning medications could be performed in the prehospital setting even blood thinners or clot-busting treatment might be applied before people reach the hospital,” Kalra said.  A limitation of this test is that a centrifugation step (separates the components of blood) is currently needed creating a grey area in which small bleeding strokes might not be identified or mistaken for ischemic strokes in elderly patients “This study reveals that levels of GFAP are higher in patients with brain hemorrhages compared to those who have strokes caused by blood clots This finding suggests that GFAP could serve as a useful prehospital test for assessing brain injuries the study had a relatively small sample size both the patient's blood and the GFAP test must be available as a “point of care” test in the field most ambulances and emergency medical services do not have access to this blood test,” said American Heart Association expert volunteer Louise D and Phyllis Gough Huffington Distinguished Chair of Neurology at McGovern Medical School; chief of neurology at Memorial Hermann Hospital-Texas Medical Center and co-director of UTHealth Neurosciences Note: The study featured in this news release is a research abstract Abstracts presented at the American Heart Association’s scientific meetings are not peer-reviewed and the findings are considered preliminary until published as full manuscripts in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.  Transient ischemic attack (TIA) emergency department (ED) encounters with incomplete neurovascular imaging were associated with higher odds of subsequent stroke within 90 days stroke cases and fatalities have been on the decline according to an analysis of US stroke deaths from 1975 to 2019 The development of a simple blood test for glioblastomas could mean earlier diagnosis and more effective and personalised treatment options against the most common type of malignant brain cancer This website uses cookies to give our readers the best website experience. 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The sprawling Ludwigsburg Palace complex is one of the few Baroque buildings in Europe that still exist in their original condition The palace offers public guided tours of its interiors replete with royal splendor Visitors to the palace are invariably impressed by the ornate hallways the magnificent theater with its original machinery and the gorgeous intricately designed residential apartments The Keramikmuseum with its unbeatable collection of porcelain and stone artifacts is also definitely worth a visit A breathtaking view of Ludwigsburg Palace in Germany Blühendes Barock gardens The Blühendes Barock gardens (Baroque in Bloom) surrounding the Ludwigsburg Palace increase the beauty of the palace by several notches is a delightful mix of intricate landscaping from different eras and regions Hours melt away unnoticed as visitors savor the riot of blooms Little guests can’t help falling in love with the Fairy-Tale Garden The Schloss Favorite was built in the early 1700s as a hunting lodge and summer residence for Duke Eberhard Ludwig. Today, the palace invites guests to tour its original neoclassical interiors, with intricate chandeliers, ancient clocks Visitors get a feel of how the royals relaxed in luxurious armchairs while enjoying gorgeous views of the surrounding 72 hectares of parklands and dined in style using golden tableware Favorite Castle is the oldest German porcelain castle near the village of Förch near Rastatt Monrepos Monrepos is another gorgeous palace in Ludwigsburg and considered to be a brilliant example of rococo architecture. It enjoys a picture-perfect location by the lake. Travelers love rowing on the lake, enjoying a quiet, peaceful time of bird-watching, and being one with nature. In autumn this spot is especially beautiful with the leaves around Monrepos turning russet It’s hard to believe but the quiet little town of Ludwigsburg that is often overlooked by travelers hosts one of the most enchanting Christmas markets in all of Germany and the intoxicating aroma of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts transform the Market Square of the city into one magical land The market also hosts special events like puppet shows Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy Old Town The vibrant Old Town of Ludwigsburg charms travelers with its typical Swabian culture the first President of the Federal Republic of Germany was so impressed with the Ludwigsburg Old Town that he labelled it “the proudest square that Württemberg has.” Travelers interested in a dose of culture would enjoy checking out famous German poet and medical author Justinius Kerner’s house poet and writer Friedrich Theodor Vischer’s birthplace and theologist and literature historian David Friedrich Strauss’s home The Old Town also has many choices in restaurants and cafés and is a great spot to indulge in some people-watching Germany | Sina Ettmer Photography / Shutterstock Visitors interested in learning more about the history of the city of Ludwigsburg must head to the Ludwigsburg Museum The exhibition rooms of the museum have an impressive collection of artifacts that tell the story of Ludwigsburg as a residential town The museum documents through words and pictures the significant historical events witnessed by the city the socio-economic-political evolution of the city The Evangelical church (Evangelische Stadtkirche) is a pride of the Old Town of Ludwigsburg Travelers don’t need to be religious in order to appreciate its beautiful Baroque architecture and pleasing symmetry Visitors are welcome to walk inside and enjoy its peaceful atmosphere southern Germany | NaughtyNut / Shutterstock Casino Royal Travelers wishing to try their luck might enjoy making a stop at Casino Royal. 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Jakob Vestergaard returns home to DenmarkČTK / imago sportfotodienst / Marco WolfJakob Vestergaard, who is currently the head coach of German outfit HB Ludwigsburg, has signed a three-year agreement with Odense Handball, valid from summer 2025, where he replaces Ole Gustav Gjekstad as head coach. Sports director, in Odense Handball Trine Nielsen, is pleased that the situation around the new coach is now resolved.  "Jakob comes with a lot of experience in his luggage and a superb CV, among other things he managed Bietigheim (now Ludwigsburg) to CL-silver last season. We will get a coach who really wants Odense Handball and who I am sure can continue the great work, which has been done with the team in recent seasons." Jakob Vestergaard has a long coaching career behind him, having led Viborg HK, FC Midtjylland, CSM Bucuresti, Ramnicu Valcea and the German women's national team.  Now Jakob Vestergaard returns to his native country. "Odense handball is an incredibly exciting, attractive and ambitious club at the highest national and international level. They have a big hunger for success, fantastic support, and a lot of talented players. I also think, in all modesty, that I can contribute to further development at the club. After all, I have tried to stand here as an opponent several times, and it is an absolutely fantastic backdrop." Jakob Vestergaard has reaped great merits during his coaching career. From 2008-2010, Jakob Vestergaard became Danish champion with Viborg HK, and won "The Double" with the club in 2099/2010. In the same period he won the Champions League twice, and last year he added another trophy to the list when he became German champion with HB Ludwigsburg. Finally  Jakob Vestergaard has also won the Romanian championship. let's take a look at what we learned from the four games of the Youth Basketball Champions League MANISA (Türkiye) - The opening game of the day saw Porsche BBA Ludwigsburg take their chance at securing the second Semi-Final spot with a 90-77 win over Igokea m:tel Next up was the battle between Galatasaray and Telekom Baskets Bonn. The Germans got back to winning ways with an 85-75 win over this young Gala squad The third game of the day saw Tofas Bursa forced to dig deep to find a way past a spirited ERA Nymburk as they eventually dug out a 96-75 win to advance to the Semi-Finals And the final game of the day gave everyone in Manisa another look at the strength of this Rytas Vilnius roster. They overpowered the hosts 110-51 and claimed the final Semi-Finals berth where they will meet Tofas Let's have a look at the key takeaways from the day Ludwigsburg raced into win number two and secured the second spot in the Semi-Finals and they did it by getting contributions from almost their entire roster Eight of the 11 players named for the game played 15 minutes or more and nine of the 11 scored four points or more The regular rotation off the bench from head coach Khee Rhee allows this Ludwigsburg team to maintain the type of pace and intensity that the senior team is known for The stat sheet looked a lot like a characteristic Ludwigsburg win They won the game on points from turnovers (23-11) and perhaps most tellingly bench points (43-23) The win was led by Raul Dumnici with a slick 24 points and 3 assists on a cool 44.4 percent from behind the arc The spin move in the post below shows you exactly the flavor that Dumnici brought to the game Dumnici was supported by Daniel Biel with 13 points and 8 rebounds whilst shooting 55 percent from the field whilst using his athleticism to make multiple above the rim plays Ludwigsburg will meet the winner of Group B Filou Oostende in the Semi-Finals after they topped their group on Gameday 2 Telekom Baskets Bonn will feel much better for their first win in the YBCL Not only did they play much better than their debut game against Oostende but they also now have a shot at a very respectable fifth place finish Galatasaray had the lead to end the first quarter and into the start of the second when they were still up 27-24 with eight minutes to play in the quarter From there Bonn took over the game and ended up leading the contest for 33 minutes of the 40 Those 23 points on the fastbreak and 27 points from the bench illustrated Bonn's all round control of the game Head coach Francesco Tubiana's squad were more intelligent with shot selection and more clinical in execution than they were in their first game this felt like another learning experience for their young roster against an older and more savvy opponent Kenan Reinhart underlined why he was picked out as one of the players to watch at the tournament with 24 points and 5 assists on 47 percent shooting from the field and 80 percent from two-point range Point guard Gaston Nguyen Manh also had a standout double-double with 13 points and 11 assists as he controlled tempo and found his teammates for easy looks throughout the game Tofas went into the game strong favorites in the knowledge that the Spartak Office Shoes team they had already beaten were too strong for their next opponents has a funny way of never going as expected and Nymburk seemed to catch Tofas by surprise with their intensity to start the game They stormed out into a 16-8 lead with five minutes to play in the first quarter and led the game for all but two minutes of the first half With four minutes to go in the third quarter Tofas reeled off six unanswered points to go up 59-56 and they never looked back from there A 10-0 run in the fourth quarter took the game away from Nymburk as Tofas found an extra gear that the Czechs weren't able to keep up with 1.96 meter point guard Kerem Corumlular exploded into life in this game with 21 points He threw down several huge dunks in the game and the last one put the exclamation mark on the end of that 10-0 run that broke this game open Yucel Cagin Basaran also had another huge game with 18 points He leads the tournament for pockets picked so far with 10 steals in 2 games Rytas Vilnius have a motto that says Nobody likes us and we don't care And when you need to take down the tournament hosts in front of a packed home crowd you have to get comfortable with being unpopular The good thing for Rytas is that when it comes to the YBCL that motto isn't true because we love to see the intensity physicality and selfless team basketball that Rytas bring to this tournament This game was never really a contest and no doubt Manisa BBSK will have gained a lot from experiencing the level it takes to be the champions in the YBCL Rytas led the game front to back and gave 13 minutes or more to all 12 players on their roster 2007-born power forward Gabrielius Bubnys continued his strong campaign by dropping a double-double whilst shooting 54 percent from the field and 75 percent from deep Adomas Pocius also put up a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds but there's not much more to say about this game other than to say Rytas were just too good Next up for them is a familiar foe in the shape of Tofas Bursa in what should be a classic Semi-Final this Saturday Jack and his “I’m the king of the world” on the ship’s bow Rose descending the opulent staircase aboard the luxury liner And of course the desperate scramble for lifeboats as the vessel sank into the frigid Atlantic Ocean When I learned about a traveling Titanic exhibition in the German city of Ludwigsburg Visitors can get a look at hundreds of relics recovered from the ocean floor where the Titanic now rests The exhibition also explains the ship’s history in detail and chronicles the lead-up to its collision with an iceberg on April 15 I’m not sure I would have been so excited to go if it hadn’t been for James Cameron’s 1997 movie “Titanic,” which made a big impression when I first saw it nearly 30 years ago I was a little disappointed that the exhibition lacked any mention of or references to the blockbuster film But there are assorted touches hinting that the program designers made their displays with the movie and its fans in mind one highlight is the iconic grand staircase reconstructed to Titanic specifications It looked as I remembered it portrayed on the big screen such as the more than 200 artifacts from the wreckage Among them was a well-known perfumer from the time He was traveling with some of his perfume samples the perfume can still be smelled when the vials are uncased according to a description provided in the exhibition the exhibition deals with the sinking of the Titanic and what precipitated it ranging from the difficulty of spotting icebergs under a full moon to the disappearance of the lookout binoculars in the rush to get the ship ready to sail the ship went under and nearly 1,500 people died many from hypothermia as they floated in the 28-degree water To convey an inkling of what that chill felt like the display includes a huge block of an actual iceberg and invites visitors to put their hands on it our family discussion turned to movie night I insisted on introducing my kids to the story of the Titanic through the eyes of Jack and Rose I realized only later that I had forgotten about the nude scene That required some unexpected lessons of a wholly different kind Titanic: Die Ausstellung (Titanic: The Exhibition) Prices can vary according to entrance times If you are a foodie and love all things fall the annual Ludwigsburg Pumpkin Festival (Kürbisausstellung) is full of unique gastronomy featuring 600 different varieties of pumpkin you can taste pumpkin in a wide range of dishes and you can even buy specialty items like pumpkin-infused oils and liquors With a celebration so largely revolved around pumpkin there are always new dishes and infusions to try The orange gourd is truly highlighted here as everything at the festival is made with actual pumpkin stay at Nestor Hotel Ludwigsburg which is located at the castle park Formerly a garrison bakery dating back to 1874 you can enjoy a blend of elements kept from the historical building with updated It is an excellent location with an 11-minute walk to the Ludwigsburg S-Bahn station and a 12-minute walk to Ludwigsburg Palace There are a wide variety of rooms from single to executive suits breakfast is served in the style of the old garrison bakery with homemade muesli Furry friends are also welcome for a small additional fee Start growing your own humongous pumpkin in April so that it’s ready by September to race in the Pumpkin Regatta at the festival but watching the spectacle of rowers trying to navigate a giant hollowed-out pumpkin through the water is great fun you can even contact the race organizer to get your own seeds the Ludwigsburg Pumpkin Festival has so much to love The region itself is beautiful and each year the Residenzschloss or Ludwigsburg Palace hosts the Pumpkin Festival Visitors from all over the world gather around to see the expansive gardens overtaken by themed sculptures made from approximately 450,000 colorful pumpkins and gourds the 25th anniversary theme will be “famous personalities.” It is rumored Pippi Longstocking and Frida Kahlo will be amongst the icons sculpted People come for the variety of pumpkin delicacies and to participate in the many events held This includes the pumpkin weighing championship Thanksgiving celebration and pumpkin regatta One of the pumpkin carvers who attends annually is Ray Villafane who is famous for his expressive carvings of a pumpkin family he calls “the Hubbards.” The festivities end with a two-day slaughtering and smashing of pumpkins so growers can get their valuable seeds and prepare for the next year Bring plenty of Euro as not all vendors take cards Purchase tickets in advance to save on time Check the main website for the dates of any special events you don’t want to miss Hungarian powerhouse Györi Audi ETO KC returned to the EHF Champions League Women 2024/25 after almost two months and clinched a dramatic last-second 25:24 win against HB Ludwigsburg in the first leg of the quarter-finals Györ had a direct quarter-final ticket and had to wait for their opponents to go through the play-offs which turned out to be their well known rivals from the last season's final In an exciting match where it could have gone either way Györ took the win thanks to a last-second penalty goal from Kristina Jörgensen HB Ludwigsburg (GER) vs Györi Audi ETO KC (HUN) 24:25 (14:16) Some teams just know how to win the first leg of a quarter-final staying unbeaten in the opening away match of the EHF Champions League Women quarterfinals for the seventh consecutive time excluding the cancelled 2019/20 season due to the Covid-19 pandemic The only time they did not win the first leg in that span was back in the 2016/17 season when they lost 31:32 to Metz they bounced back in the return leg and qualified for the EHF FINAL4 Women Györ once again proved they know exactly how to handle pressure The German side gave their best to finally break the Hungarian side and kept the game tight but just like in Budapest in 2024 and both group phase matches this season Goalkeeper Sandra Toft once again proved why she is among the best in her position The shot-stopper added another 15 saves to her tally finishing the match at 40.54 per cent save efficiency and delivered crucial stops in the final moments of the game allowing Györ to make a comeback and ultimately grab the narrow lead ahead of the duel in Hungary DRAW: Recent champions meet and potential first-time winners clash in hotly-anticipated semi-finals after TruckScout24 EHF FINAL4 semi-final… DRAW: The four sides who made it through the qualification tournaments now know who they will face in Cologne QUARTER-FINAL REVIEW: A 30:29 victory for Szeged was not enough to book their first ticket to Cologne a single goal separated the 2023 title winners and Veszprém QUARTER-FINAL REVIEW: 2018 finalists end Sporting CP’s Machineseeker EHF Champions League journey with second quarter-final win QUARTER-FINAL REVIEW: After a nine-goal win in the first leg HANDBALL THROUGH MY EYES: Versatile One Veszprém back Nedim Remili reveals why he loves handball NEWS: Györi Audi ETO KC will meet Team Esbjerg and Metz Handball will play against Odense Håndbold on 31 May in the MVM Dome in Budapest STATS COUNTER: Julian Rux analyses the data to provide statistical insights for the Match of the Week It was always going to be an uphill battle for HB Ludwigsburg to make back-to-back appearances in the EHF FINAL4 as Györi Audi ETO KC secured their second win in the quarter-finals against the German side Györi Audi ETO KC (HUN) vs HB Ludwigsburg (GER) 29:22 (13:10) Györ did not impress in the two legs of the quarter-finals from an attacking standpoint but their defence – the top so far in the EHF Champions League Women this season - was once again on the top of the game conceding only 46 goals in 120 minutes against HB Ludwigsburg The reigning champions are back in the EHF FINAL4 in a fantastic display of consistency in the last decade as the team with the largest number of trophies in the European premium competition – six – will have to add their seventh title in the last 12 seasons Nine players scored at least one goal for Györ which used the same recipe as they did throughout the whole season one shy of the record of 15 wins in a season a record which will they surpass provided they win the title this season This was also the last match as a coach for HB Ludwigsburg for Jakob Vestergaard the mastermind of last season’s fantastic run which saw the German champions finish as runners-up as Vestergaard heads over to Odense Håndbold the first qualified team this season to the EHF FINAL4 QUARTER-FINALS PREVIEW: Four close clashes in the EHF Champions League Women quarter-finals will decide EHF FINAL4 participants HB Ludwigsburg conceded a 23:26 loss in the Match of the Week against Krim Mercator Ljubljana, but the German champions progressed to the EHF Champions League Women 2024/25 quarter-finals with a 54:47 win on aggregate Odense Håndbold also made it to the quarter-finals for the third season in a row beating Storhamar Handball Elite 25:21 in the second leg MOTW: Krim Mercator Ljubljana (SLO) vs HB Ludwigsburg (GER) 26:23 (10:11) Ludwigsburg could play it cautious in the second match against Krim Mercator Ljubljana which needed a miracle in the Match of the Week to return for the quarter-finals after a three-year drought and did not tremble even when Krim boasted a five-goal lead with seven minutes to go Right back Ana Gros did her utmost to help the Slovenian side mount a comeback after the disappointing display in the first leg Ludwigsburg made it to the quarter-finals for the second time in a row taking advantage of yet another fantastic match from goalkeeper Johanna Bundsen who saved 15 shots for a 38.4 saving efficiency as the Swedish shot stopper is the first player in the competition to break the 200-save milestone having 203 saves in 16 matches this season 61 more than any other player in the competition Odense Håndbold (DEN) vs Storhamar Handball Elite (NOR) 25:21 (16:11) Sheltered by a 13-goal win in the first leg Odense did not enjoy the best of starts against Storhamar and were down 4:1 after only six minutes But with Storhamar only winning two away matches in their history in the EHF Champions League Women it was always going to be an uphill battle for the Norwegian side As all but one outfield player scored at least one goal for Odense the Danish side quickly bounced back with a 4:0 run and had a comfortable five-goal lead which had Maren Aardahl and Helene Gigstad Fauske combine for 10 goals registering the largest aggregate win in the play-offs and will gear up for the doubleheader against FTC-Rail Cargo Hungaria in the quarter-finals You said no to using cookies or similar tools that help improve your experience. To see this content, you would need to update your Privacy Preferences. QUARTER-FINAL REVIEW: A 30:29 victory for Szeged was not enough to book their first ticket to Cologne, as the record title winners proceeded QUARTER-FINAL REVIEW: After 120 minutes, a single goal separated the 2023 title winners and Veszprém, as Magdeburg reached the semi-finals QUARTER-FINAL REVIEW: After a nine-goal win in the first leg, Mathias Gidsel & co. also take the points in Aalborg HANDBALL THROUGH MY EYES: Versatile One Veszprém back Nedim Remili reveals why he loves handball, and how to switch positions on court NEWS: Györi Audi ETO KC will meet Team Esbjerg, and Metz Handball will play against Odense Håndbold on 31 May in the MVM Dome in Budapest. Hungary's prestigious ̋ Audi ETO KC Hungary defeated HB Ludwigsburg Germany to advance to the semifinals of the EHF Women's Champions League in the 2024/25 season. Kyodo Audi defeated HB Ludwigsburg 29-22 in the second leg of the quarterfinals at Kyodo Audi Arena in Hungary on the 26th, winning 54-46, including the first leg (25-24). In this match, Ryu Eun-hee contributed to the team's victory by scoring three goals, and Christina Jörgensen scored a team-high nine points. In addition, goalkeeper Hatadou Sako became the top contributor to the semifinals with 14 saves with a 41% ERA. As a result, Kyori Audi has made it to the Final Four for nine consecutive seasons, and achieved the feat of reaching the Final Four for the 10th time in the last 11 seasons. Kyory, who also set the record for the most goals scored team (8,973) in EHF Champions League history, now has only 27 goals left until the 9,000 goal mark. In addition to Jorgensen, Dione Housheer, Bruna de Paula and Lucas Victoria scored four goals each in the match, making a variety of ̋. On the other hand, for HB Ludwigshburg, Kaba Gassama and Xenia Smits fought hard with four goals each, but they collapsed due to lack of concentration at the end of the game. Early in the first half, it was a tight race, but Sako's consecutive saves and Jorgensen's 7-meter draw score tilted the flow toward Kyodo Audi. Kyodo Audi was trailing by 7-6 and one goal, but the gap widened again and the first half ended with a 13-10 lead. In the second half, Dione Hauscher scored back-to-back goals and widened the gap to six goals, and Sako effectively blocked the opponent's counterattack and took full control of the game. He allowed a chase to reach four goals midway through the second half, but Christina Jorgensen's back-to-back goal in the final minute closed the gap at 29-22. Audi coach Per Johansson said in an interview with the European Handball Federation, "Rutwig-Hiburg has seen remarkable growth in the last two years. We are the only team that stopped them in the Champions League this season. Today, I didn't fall easily for 50 minutes, and I had a very fair fight." He also said: "Despite the injury absence of the previous week, Anna Lagerqvist and Lynn Blom filled the position brilliantly, and Kelly Dulfer and Jorgensen's performances were also crucial. We showed true teamwork today." Kyodo Audi will clash for the European top position at the EHF FINAL4 stage at the MVM Dome in Budapest from May 31 to June 1. ※ This service is provided by machine translation tool, NAVER papago. LUDWIGSBURG (Basketball Champions League) - medi Bayreuth stole the opening leg of of their Quarter-Final match-up with MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg Bayreuth led for less than eight minutes of the contest but came through when it mattered.With Ludwigsburg up nine and seven minutes remaining punctuated by a three-point play by Assem Marei on a reverse lay up to get back into the game and ultimately roll to victory Nate Linhart carried the visitors on his back in the fourth scoring 10 of his 14 points to lead his squad to the crucial Leg 1 win .@mediBayreuth erased an 11-point deficit & take a 5-point lead to the Second Leg of the Battle of 🇩🇪! #BasketballCL #Road2Final4 A post shared by Basketball Champions League (@basketballcl) on Mar 27 Five players reached double figures for the visitors and De'Mon Brooks and Assem Marei had 13-a-piece.Thomas Walkup was impressive for Ludwigsburg on his way to 19 points whilst Adika Peter-McNeilly had 13 and Kerron Johnson added 9 assists with his 12 points."I think it was a very well played," medi Bayreuth Head Coach Raoul Korner said the keys were to control the offensive rebounds I think we did a better job in the second half to do so."Turnovers are still an issue it's very difficult to look after the basketball against such a physical I think we we were down 11 towards the end and different guys take over; Nate as an example in the last quarter took the team on his shoulders offensively and we digged in defensively and got some stops."We were able to bounce back and I think that's the key Mistakes are going to happen against a team like this because they're so aggressive We played possession by possession and I think we put ourselves in a very good position for the second game."Ludwigsburg's Thomas Walkup remained optimistic for the second leg despite the defeat."Credit to them for coming in here "Now we've got to do the same thing to them in their place Five points is obviously an obstacle but something that we think we can do We've just got to go in there with the right focus and physicality to do it."Ludwigsburg held on to an 18-10 lead after the opening quarter following a slow start from both teams which saw them struggle to connect Walkup hit a deep three in the dying seconds of the period to give Ludwigsburg a double-digit lead but Assem Marei hammered a dunk home to beat the buzzer and end the quarter restoring their lead.A fast start to the second period from Bayreuth saw them fight back as James Robinson knocked down a jumper to pull them within three just a minute into the period.The visitors kept the pressure on; a 6-0 run sparked by Robinson saw Bayreuth pull back within three with a little over 5 minuts to play in the half as Ludwigsburg called timeout Peter-McNeilly knocked down a triple straight out of the timeout to steady the ship for the home side but Bayreuth were refusing to go away.An impressive tip from Gabe York saw Bayreuth take the lead to take 41-33 lead into the break.Lead changes would continue to occur in the third to give Ludwigsburg a 62-57 lead heading into the final period.And when Walkup hit a huge three from deep to take his personal tally to 15 and give Ludwigsburg a 9 point cushion it appeared as though the home team had finally broken the game open before pulling away down the stretch behind Linhart's 10 fourth quarter points... A blood test may have the ability to rapidly distinguish haemorrhagic strokes (brain bleeds) from ischaemic (clot-caused) strokes even before patients with stroke symptoms reach the emergency room according to a preliminary study set to be presented at the 2025 International Stroke Conference (ISC; 5–7 February “It is crucial to differentiate these two types of stroke because they need opposite treatments,” said lead study author Love-Preet Kalra (RKH Hospital Klinikum Ludwigsburg you need to lower increased blood pressure and give medication to reverse the effects of certain blood-thinning drugs.” researchers examined whether blood levels of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) could be useful for quickly diagnosing stroke types GFAP is a protein specific to the brain that is released into the bloodstream when brain cells are damaged or destroyed It is already used in assessing traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) The study included 353 people (average age 75 years; 47% women) reaching the emergency room within six hours of the onset of stroke symptoms People were excluded from the analysis if they had previously had a brain tumour or if they had experienced a stroke or TBI within the past three months Brain imaging diagnosed intracerebral haemorrhage in 76 patients and conditions mimicking stroke—such as seizure or migraine—in 19 patients Blood was drawn before patients reached the emergency room at RKH Hospital Klinikum Ludwigsburg and tested for GFAP levels using a portable blood analyser with GFAP levels being compared between groups based on diagnoses at hospital discharge researchers evaluated whether levels of GFAP could differentiate between haemorrhagic and ischaemic strokes This assessment was conducted using blood samples collected by the emergency medical services ambulance team before patients arrived at the hospital “I was personally surprised by the extremely elevated GFAP values in blood thinner-associated bleeding stroke and the fact that bleeding stroke could be excluded in all cases which showed a GFAP lower than 30pg/mL,” Kalra stated Kalra believes early GFAP measurements could change how people with stroke symptoms are treated “Treatment to lower blood pressure and reverse blood-thinning medications could be performed in the prehospital setting leading to a huge change in clinical practice,” she commented even blood thinners or clot-busting treatment might be applied before people reach the hospital.” a limitation of this test is that a centrifugation step—which involves separating the components of blood—is currently needed creating a grey area in which small bleeding strokes might not be identified or may be mistaken for ischaemic strokes in elderly patients are higher in patients with brain haemorrhages compared to those who have strokes caused by blood clots,” said American Heart Association (AHA) expert volunteer Louise McCullough (McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston “This finding suggests that GFAP could serve as a useful prehospital test for assessing brain injuries the study had a relatively small sample size and both the patient’s blood and the GFAP test must be available as a ‘point-of-care’ test in the field most ambulances and emergency medical services do not have access to this blood test.” and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" HB Ludwigsburg won the first round of the German handball Bundesliga playoffs HB Ludwigsburg beat FRISCH AUF Göpingen 34-21 in the first round of the women's handball Bundesliga playoff of the 2024/25 season at MHParena in Ludwigsburg HB Ludwigshburg led the attack with eight goals by Antje Doll and four goals each by Anne With Johansen and Karolina Kudlacz-Gloc and goalkeeper Johanna Bundsen led the team to victory with 10 saves Goffingen led the attack with Luisa Schulze and Sina Ehmann scoring four goals each and goalkeeper Petra Hun Hlogyik failed to prevent the team's defeat as three goalkeepers The first goal started with only Goffingen's Sina Eyemann scoring and Antiet Dull scored the most goals in the game to counterattack Goffingen scored back-to-back goals and went on a 5-2 run leading HB Ludwig to a 5-5 catch-up and starting the 10th minute goalkeeper Johanna Bundsen scored an emphatic goal for the first time and then scored three goals to go on an 11-7 run Goffingen was dragged away without scoring a goal for about nine minutes It seemed like the flow would be cut off by conceding one goal who scored three goals starting with Antier Dull's goal and ran away to six goals HB Ludwigsburg continued its harsh offensive from the beginning Karolina Kudlats Glock started the second half with a 23-11 and 12-goal gap as she scored six goals Antier Dull's consecutive goals and Viola Roichter's additional goals scored 26-23 and Kaba Gassama's goals to reach a double score of 28-14 to win the game early and eventually HB Ludwigsburg won the game 34–21 ※ This service is provided by machine translation tool Krim Mercator Ljubljana and Storhamar Handball Elite have mountains to climb if they want to keep their EHF Champions League Women 2024/25 quarter-final hopes alive after both were dealt big defeats in the first leg of the play-offs on Sunday HB Ludwigsburg delivered a bitter blow to Krim Mercator Ljubljana with an outstanding defensive performance which saw the German side clinch a 31:21 win Meanwhile Odense Håndbold beat Storhamar Handball Elite 33:20 and have a return leg at home next week to look forward to HB Ludwigsburg (GER) vs Krim Mercator Ljubljana (SLO) 31:21 (14:10) Ludwigsburg had only one win against Krim throughout their mutual meetings in the European premium competition but the German champions made a big step towards the quarter-finals with a commanding victory over the Slovenian side The pivotal moment was the start of the second half when Krim needed eight minutes and seven seconds to score as Ludwigsburg went on a 7:0 unanswered run Krim entered the game on a three-match unbeaten streak but looked uninspired and with a meagre 33 per cent attacking efficiency they have a huge task ahead of them to return to the quarter-finals for the first time since 2021/22 Storhamar lacked the depth to mount a challenge against Odense When Ole Gustav Gjekstad’s side pushed the pedal The Danish side scored 20 goals in the first half eight of which came from Norwegian left back Thale Rushfeldt Deila Fellow Norwegian Katrine Lunde also made an impact in her first Champions League outing for Odense since signing with the club; she stopped 14 saves from 33 shots (42.4 per cent efficiency) If Odense can wrap things up next week at home they will secure their third consecutive quarter-finals berth although they have never progressed further into the competition MUNICH (Bundesliga) - EnBW Ludwigsburg are not just the surprise team of the German BBL regular season, their leader Silvano Poropat was named coach of the year, while star point guard Jerry Green was named the league's most valuable player HomeNewsGER - Success continues for LudwigsburgFIBA BasketballGER - Success continues for LudwigsburgMUNICH (Bundesliga) - EnBW Ludwigsburg are not just the surprise team of the German BBL regular season their leader Silvano Poropat was named coach of the year while star point guard Jerry Green was named the league's most valuable player MUNICH (Bundesliga) - EnBW Ludwigsburg are not just the surprise team of the German BBL regular season, their leader Silvano Poropat was named coach of the year, while star point guard Jerry Green was named the league's most valuable player. The American was picked as the BBL's top player by the 18 head coaches and selected media representatives and collected 111 points in the voting, compared to 30 for second-placed Jeff Gibbs from Ratiopharm Ulm and 23 for Casey Jacobsen of Brose Baskets Bamberg. Green is not just Ludwigsburg's playmaker, he is also their go-to guy in a crunch situation, averaging 15.9 points, 5.2 assists and 1.7 steals per game for his team, who are second in the BBL standings at 23-8 - two games behind Alba Berlin. Croatian Poropat was named top coach with 103 points, well clear of Telekom Baskets Bonn's Michael Koch, who received 40 points and Ulm's Mike Taylor (39 points). Ludwigsburg also took home another award as Je'Kel Foster was awarded the newcomer of the year. Alba Berlin's Nicolai Simon was named rookie of the year while Jacobsen won best offensive player honours and RheinEnergie Koln's Immanuel McElroy was named best defensive player. Green also headed the All-BBL First Team at point guard. Shooting guard was Julius Jenkins from Alba Berlin while Jacobsen was named at small forward. Gibbs was the first team power forward and Berlin center Sharrod Ford rounds off the first team. Dijon still advance as final tickets through are takenReviewLudwigsburg claimed top spot in Group H as both teams advancedThe Regular Season is now complete after six weeks of action MUNICH (Germany) – It was a thrilling ending to the Regular Season as the final spots were taken through to the Second Round MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg and Bilbao Basket secured the results they needed to win their groups while the six best runners-up were confirmed on a dramatic final day FC Porto needed to win to guarantee their spot in the next phase and they produced a strong fourth quarter to take that opportunity ESSM Le Portel secured their spot as one of the six best runners-up Simon comes up huge as MHP RIESEN advance as winners of Group H; Fribourg splurges on a three-point spree as they advance; Zoriks goes for 20 as Le Portel qualify alongside Porto MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg advanced as winners of Group H after they beat JDA Bourgogne Dijon 93-81 amassing 33 points and 10 rebounds to lead the German side PAOK advanced to the Second Round emphatically from Group I, sweeping aside NHSZ-Szolnoki Olajbanyasz 92-69 on the road The Greek side shot an impressive 51 percent from the field as Shavar Reynolds exploded for 32 points In Group C, Fribourg Olympic qualified for the next phase as one of the best runners-up. They drained 12 three-pointers en route to a 102-84 home win over Windrose Giants Antwerp Anthony Williams and Eric Nottage both hit 20 points to lead the Swiss side Anwil Wloclawek qualified from Group D, by outlasting Sporting CP 97-83 thanks to 16 points from Justin Turner and Maroussi BC did enough to seal their place with an 87-70 win over Spirou Basket FC Porto needed a big fourth quarter to secure a narrow 83-76 win over Hubo Limburg United and qualify for the Second Round as winners of Group I Toney Douglas posted 17 points and 8 rebounds to lead the Portuguese side who claimed a 28-15 final period to overcome the stubborn Belgian side Meanwhile, ESSM Le Portel put themselves in a strong position to advance to the Second Round - which was confirmed on Wednesday - as one of the best runners-up, as 20 points from Kristers Zoriks handed them a comfortable 74-60 win over Rilski Sportist. Stay up to date with all of the FIBA Europe Cup action! A phenomenal night for our Gladiators tonight as they faced a tough opponent with tough baskets down the stretch by tonight’s MVP A tough second quarter saw the Gladiators score a low 11 points during the 10 minutes of play Strong defensive pressure from Ludwigsburg created a challenge for the Gladiators leaving them 11 points behind entering halftime The second half started tough for Gladiators with Ludwigsburg going on a 7-0 run in the first 2 minutes thanks to the strong shooting from three and the free throw line and the defensive play of the whole team the Gladiators were able to bring the deficit back to 12 points with a last second three pointer from Patrick Whelan Toto Fabenle cutting the lead back to 7 within the first minute and a half of the final quarter and undying spirit helped the Gladiators fight their way back toward the end of the final quarter The atmosphere in East Kilbride tonight kept the energy up and gave our players to energy to push on and overcome a 12-point deficit going into the final quarter the men raced back to take a 3-point lead with 24 seconds left behind a silencing 4-point play by Patrick Whelan A huge European Victory in Playsport tonight for Gladiators as they toppled top German side Ludwigsburg making it three wins in a row for the men and back-to-back Europe Cup Victories Check out the Stats at FIBA Europe Cup. Rewatch this Amazing Game on FIBA Basketball YouTube: HomeDestinationsInterestsTop Places to Travel by MonthSearchMenuBest time to go to Germany You can check it out at the largest pumpkin festival in the world is an annual fall event that draws visitors from around the world to Ludwigsburg the festival is renowned for its impressive displays and family-friendly activities This festival is a must-see if you are looking for an event that combines horticulture At the heart of the festival are over 450,000 pumpkins of 600 varieties ranging from tiny decorative gourds to mammoth pumpkins weighing hundreds of kilograms Visitors can marvel at intricately carved pumpkin sculptures and themed displays that change annually The festival also hosts a variety of events such as giant pumpkin carving competitions a pumpkin regatta where participants race in hollowed-out pumpkins For those interested in trying their hand at pumpkin art there are opportunities for visitors to participate in pumpkin carving workshops on weekends and public holidays Pumpkin-based culinary delights are a major highlight of the Ludwigsburg Pumpkin Festival from traditional pumpkin soup to innovative treats like pumpkin fries One notable event is "Germany's Largest Pumpkin Soup," where a giant pot of pumpkin soup is prepared for charity Other specialties include pumpkin waffles and Maultaschen a local dish similar to ravioli but made with pumpkin Located right in front of the gates of the fairytale garden and a short walk from Favorite Castle the Cafeteria at the Rose Garden offers stunning panoramic views of Ludwigsburg Residential Palace and Emichsburg (Rapunzel Tower) The cafeteria serves a variety of warm meals The Ludwigsburg Pumpkin Festival runs daily from August 23 to November 3 with the exhibition open from 9 am to 8:30 pm The festival's gastronomy services operate between 10:30 am and 5 pm Visitors can also explore the souvenir shop and pumpkin sales area from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm Tickets for the festival can be purchased both online and at the gate Prices vary depending on the day and age group adult tickets cost €16 at the gate during weekends and public holidays but are available for €14 online with a family ticket for two adults and two children priced at €38 online during peak season The Ludwigsburg Pumpkin Festival is held in the Blühendes Barock located approximately 12 kilometers north of Stuttgart The gardens are easily accessible by car or public transport the location offers visitors a chance to explore the beautiful Ludwigsburg Palace which is particularly popular with children The Ludwigsburg Pumpkin Festival traces its origins back to 1997 when the first pumpkin exhibition was held at Juckerhof in Seegräben brought the concept to Ludwigsburg in 2000 the festival has grown to become the largest of its kind in the world including the European and German Pumpkin Weighing Championships where colossal pumpkins are judged and showcased incorporated in England and Wales (company number 15236213) having its registered office at 4 Bouverie Street The content you are trying to view is exclusive to our subscribers You have reached the limit for gifting for this month Every three years, ICLEI hosts the ICLEI World Congress to showcase how subnational actors advance sustainable urban development worldwide. The most recent installment, ICLEI World Congress 2024 converged over 1,500 global attendees to celebrate the vital role of international networks in connecting cities Aligning equity and climate mitigation priorities is crucial for developing sustainable cities that cater to all residents Cities worldwide are increasingly recognizing the importance of integrating social equity into their climate strategies and actions integrating social equity in climate mitigation plans and programs may prove challenging due to a variety of social including and addressing the needs of impacted residents (especially disadvantaged communities) overcoming departmental silos between social and environmental departments in city administrations and designing subsidy programs inclusively to ensure fair resource distribution A prime example of efforts to integrate social equity into climate interventions is the INCLU:DE project which supports five German cities in designing and implementing just and inclusive climate actions Implemented by ICLEI and supported by Stiftung Mercator INCLU:DE draws on the best practices of international frontrunner cities to align local climate and equity priorities as well as develop a methodology for scaling up just and inclusive climate action The Malmö Commitment on Inclusive and Equitable Communities pursues a similar goal By positioning local and regional governments at the center of the global response to today’s challenges international pioneers and supporters are encouraged to prioritize social equity and inclusion at the heart of their sustainability and climate neutrality strategies equity-focused reporting and monitoring mechanisms are refined to further strengthen collective efforts By adopting such inclusive and innovative strategies cities can overcome local just transition challenges and create synergies between equity and climate goals Let’s now explore how the cities of Malmö and Cleveland embed equity into their overarching climate strategies and examine concrete climate actions with equity components in the cities of Ludwigsburg These efforts aim to foster a socially sustainable city where all residents can benefit from climate-friendly practices The Cleveland Climate Action Plan includes a Racial Equity Tool developed by an advisory committee to assess each action objective for equity relevance with a focus on just distribution of the benefits of climate protection efforts The tool is designed in a way that it can work as a template for other local governments to advance racial equity and resilience in policymaking Ludwigsburg’s commitment to ensuring equity in climate mitigation is evident in its subsidy scheme for plug-in solar devices the program faced challenges as low-income households struggled with the upfront costs of solar devices the city introduced a “carefree package” for low-income residents Beneficiaries can now indicate their interest online and the city’s partners handle installation and payment directly This revamped subsidy scheme ensures that low-income households can participate in and benefit from renewable energy initiatives without financial hurdles; the participation of such households has leaped from two applications under the previous scheme to 60 Rosario has effectively embedded social equity considerations into its efforts to combat food waste. Through its RecupeBAR project the city has contributed to the social and labor inclusion of urban waste pickers by involving them in collecting food from vendors at two major markets—food that would otherwise be discarded This collected food is either donated to local food banks or transformed into products like jams that can be sold the city not only prevents food waste but also creates job opportunities and fosters capacity building within the community the project contributes to emission reduction by diverting food from landfills With extreme heat and drought especially affecting disadvantaged communities, the city of Teresina has prioritized urban afforestation under the Transformative Urban Coalitions project to mitigate climate change and enhance urban resilience Targeted primarily at low-income neighborhoods this initiative to sow native plants and food seedlings substantially improves access to green space for these communities Positive equity outcomes include the reduction of heat effects but also improved food security as well as mental and physical health benefits International exchanges at the ICLEI World Congress 2024 provided an excellent opportunity to discuss and address the complexities of integrating equity and climate mitigation objectives “The clear message of this ICLEI World Congress is that we urgently need to take responsibility for creating sustainable cities The choices we make now will determine whether we are able to accelerate a fair and inclusive green transition I’m fully convinced if we act as one determined ICLEI community we can achieve sustainability,” stated Katrin Stjernfeldt Jammeh during her final remarks at the closing ceremony A version of this blog originally appeared on ICLEI’s CityTalk. Matteo Bizzotto is Global Communications Senior Officer at ICLEI Sport-Union Neckarsulm headed for a playdown after losing to leading HB Ludwigsburg in their final regular league game Nekarzulm lost 31-36 to Ludwigsburg in the 22nd round of the women's handball Bundesliga in the 2024/25 season at MHP Arena Ludwigsburg in Ludwigsburg The loss saw Nekarzulm advance to the playoffs with 8-14 losses (16 points) and 9th place in the regular league It was all the more regrettable because 8th place FRISCH AUF Göpingen remained at 17 points Ludwigshburg finished the regular league with a record of 21 wins and 1 loss (42 points) Ludwigshburg led the attack with six goals by Antje Doll and five goals each by Anne With Johansen and Guro Nestaker and goalkeeper Johanna Bundsen led the team to victory with eight saves Nekarzulm led the attack with seven goals by Angun Gudmestad and five goals each by Annefleur Brugman and Sinah Hagen and goalkeeper Lena Ivankok made 19 saves but did not prevent her team's defeat Nekarzulm got off to a good start as he scored two goals in a row but he conceded three goals in a row to allow a turnaround but Ludwigshburg scored three goals in a row to make a comeback 12-10 they continued their close game by exchanging goals one by one before Ludwigshburg scored three goals in a row to run 18-14 and finish the first half with a 20-15 lead Nekarzulm did not give up and continued to fight to close the gap Lena Ivankok kept the team in place with several important saves Nekarzulm started the chase and scored four goals in a row to catch up to 25-23 and again added three goals following the two Ludwig finished 36-31 in a battle to exchange goals Necarzulm coach Thomas Zeitz said on his website "We had to win at least one point in the last game to advance to the playoffs in eighth place Ludwigshburg showed strength in individual quality and it was difficult for us to keep up with in tempo play Lena Ivankok kept us in the game with several important saves but we played consistently well for a long time We're going to the playdown in ninth place but we've made great growth so far and we're on a good path," he said I think I'll be able to play more freely in the playdown I feel that we have grown a lot during the second half of the year," he said will face the lowest-ranked Leverkusen (TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen) in the playdown The team that wins two games first will win in the upcoming games on the 17th Fatal speeding? Two cars are driving at presumably excessive speed towards the highway - then there is a crash with an uninvolved car. The police are now looking for one of the drivers. Two uninvolved women have died in a suspected car race in Germany. One of the two drivers involved in the accident in Ludwigsburg (Baden-Württemberg) was arrested, as the police announced last night. The driver of the other car involved is on the run. The two vehicles were driving at presumably excessive speed on a road in the direction of the Ludwigsburg-Süd highway junction, according to the police. When the two women drove out of a petrol station in their car, they collided with one of the two cars. The collision caused their car to be thrown off the road and trapped between two trees. Pictures from the scene of the accident show a car lying on its side. The car is badly deformed - the roof has been severed. According to the police, the two young female passengers died at the scene of the accident. There was initially no information on the exact ages of the victims. By order of the public prosecutor's office, the driver of the vehicle that collided with the vehicle of the two young women was provisionally arrested, the police also announced. His driver's license was confiscated. The light heavyweight fight will be Male's first fight outside of Uganda as he takes on Krasniqi in his home country Here's everything you need to know ahead of Krasniqi vs Watch Rhiannon Dixon vs. Terri Harper live September 28 on DAZN. Click here for details.  The card will stream live on DAZN in over 200 countries across the globe. You can sign up for a subscription here DAZN has apps available for all of the following platforms: Apple TV Here is a full list of the devices where DAZN is available in addition to web browsers on DAZN.com (if you are in Argentina Chile and Colombia you must download the DAZN app from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play store and then sign up from there The fight will take place at the Ludwigsburg MHP Arena TeamsSpielerHistorieZuschauendeeasyCredit BBL U-22 Spieler des JahresSananda Fruzum Beitrag › April 2025The week was highlighted by Michael Devoe scoring 32 points in Weißenfels’ history-making win over EWE Baskets Oldenburg MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg put together a miracle comeback in their first game with Lars Masell as head coach after the club and John Patrick parted ways and FC Bayern Munich had 73 of their 81 points scored by German players Amazing comeback in Masell debut: Ludwigsburg rally from 21 down to win at Vechta What an opening to the post-John Patrick era as MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg rallied from 21 points down to beat RASTA Vechta 70-64 on the road in Lars Masell’s first game as interim head coach Vechta led 49-28 early in the second half and only scored 6 points - with 0 field goals made - in the fourth quarter Ludwigsburg snapped a three-game losing streak for a 12-12 mark while Vechta have lost three in a row for a 14-11 record Ludwigsburg mutally part ways with John Patrick The John Patrick era at MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg is officially over as the club terminated the contract with the American-German head coach on mutual terms and handed the reins to his assistant Lars Masell The 57-year-old Patrick coached Ludwigsburg from 2013 to 2022 helping them reach the German league Finals in the 2019-20 season Patrick left the club for two seasons to coach in Japan and returned before this season The 44-year-old Masell was with the club in 2021-22 and returned before this season He has won all three games as head coach when Patrick was unable to coach Weißenfels win in Oldenburg for first time in 11 years Michael Devoe poured in 32 points as SYNTAINICS MBC picked up their first victory at EWE Baskets Oldenburg in 11 years with a thrilling 97-95 win The game was back and forth with 18 lead changes and 11 ties but Weißenfels won in Oldenburg for the first time since the 2013-14 season They have won their sixth of the last seven games for a 13-11 record including the tiebreaker over Oldenburg with two wins Oldenburg had their three-game winning streak snapped for a 12-12 record including a 10-2 mark at home Spencer Reaves scored 21 points while Justin Jaworski had 23 points in the loss 73 of 81 points by Germans: Bayern win fourth game in 7 days FC Bayern Munich have mastered a tough stretch of the schedule with an 81-73 victory at FIT/One Würzburg Baskets for their fourth win in the last seven days - thanks to a massive game by their contingent of German players FC Barcelona and Partizan Belgrade before knocking off Würzburg for their third straight league win and an 18-6 record Würzburg have dropped three of their last four games for a 12-12 mark Bayern had five German players score in double figures (Niels Giffey 17 Andi Obst and Johannes Voigtmann both 10) and 73 of the 81 points came from Germans snap 4-game skid - score most points in 27 years Basketball Löwen Braunschweig have finally won again, beating Bamberg Baskets 114-88 at home to snap a four-game losing streak Braunschweig saw their 20-point lead to start the second half trimmed to three points but answered with 10 straight points to regain control for a 15-10 record Bamberg have dropped to 10-15 after a third consecutive loss Arnas Velicka collected 23 points and 9 assists off the bench and Sanada Fru added 17 points and 13 rebounds for Braunschweig The 114 points were the most points scored by Braunschweig in a game in 27 years since a 126-61 victory over Schalke on October 15 Only two of the current Braunschweig players - Gavin Schilling and Chip Flanigan - were even born when that game took place ROSTOCK SEAWOLVES picked up a big win in their fight to challenge for the post-season as they rolled past second-placed ratiopharm ulm 85-67 at home Rostock led 21-10 after 10 minutes and never were challenged to move to 12-12 while Ulm fell to 17-8 Nijal Pearson poured in 27 points while Malik Osbourne added 18 points and 8 rebounds Johnathan Stove came to the rescue for Veolia Towers Hamburg, who fought off Telekom Baskets Bonn 96-93 on the road to spoil the party celebrating 30 years of the Bonn club In a game that had 18 lead changes - 7 of them in the final 85 seconds - and 10 ties Stove scored 10 of his 20 points in the final 90 seconds for Hamburg who have won four of their last five games for a 12-12 record as Bonn dropped to 11-13 Niklas Wimberg added 14 points and a career-high 13 rebounds in the win while Phlandrous Fleming and Darius McGhee both scored 22 points for Bonn MLP Academics Heidelberg defended their spot in fourth place by fighting past ALBA BERLIN 90-86 at home for their third straight victory The game was back and forth until the hosts opened an 11-point lead in the fourth quarter and held on to move to 14-9 Berlin’s struggles continue as they lost their third game in the last four to fall to 11-13 DJ Horne had 21 points and Ryan Mikesell scored 20 points in the win while Berlin wasted 29 points from Yanni Wetzell Seric and Ersek next Heidelberg players to stay on board MLP Academics Heidelberg keep on working on continuity as Mateo Seric and Erol Ersek both will stay with the club next season Both players last off-season signed 1+1 contracts and have exercised their options and will play with Heidelberg in 2025-26 Michael Weathers has already agreed to remain with Heidelberg for next season Chemnitz down Frankfurt for third straight win - all on road NINERS Chemnitz have turned into road warriors as they defeated SKYLINERS 70-65 for their third straight victory away from home Chemnitz finished the game with an 8-2 spurt over the final 83 seconds to move to 14-9 while Frankfurt fell to 6-17 Jeff Garrett and Kevin Yebo all had 13 points for the winners Ex-coach Gleim will return to Frankfurt as sports managing director A familiar face will be back with SKYLINERS next season as former head coach Sebastian Gleim will take over as the sports managing director starting on August 1 The 40-year-old Gleim signed a three-year deal with the club He coached in the Frankfurt organization from 2014 to 2021 Gleim then went to Crailsheim in 2021 and coached this season in New Zealand for Franklin Bulls Gleim also was part of the Germany coaching staff that won the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Gleim had in 2021 been offered the spot as sports director The top performance of Round 26 came from Michael Devoe of SYNTAINICS MBC who came off the bench for an efficiency of 35 against EWE Baskets Oldenburg to earn Player of Week honors Devoe scored 32 points on 8 of 14 shots (3/7 threes) and 13 of 14 free throws to go along with 5 rebounds German Top Five of the WeekF: Karim Jallow ratiopharm ulmThis will be a big lineup as Jallow takes the first spot after collecting 15 points 2 assists and 3 steals in a loss to ROSTOCK SEAWOLVES FC Bayern MunichGiffey grabs the spot that a number of Bayern players could have been given as the veteran had 17 points 1 assist and 1 steal versus FIT/One Würzburg Baskets Veolia Towers HamburgWimberg is really having a strong run right now and makes the Top Five after collecting 14 points 1 steal and 1 block against Telekom Baskets Bonn Basketball Löwen BraunschweigFru had an outstanding game in the win over Bamberg Baskets with 17 points EWE Baskets OldenburgAgbakoko had a strong game in the team’s loss to SYNTAINICS MBC with 14 points FC Bayern MunichKharchenkov started against FIT/One Würzburg Baskets and tallied 15 points on 6 of 10 shots (1/4 threes) and 2 of 5 free throws RASTA VechtaGrünloh collected 11 points on 2 of 4 shooting (1/2 threes) and 6 of 7 free throws 7 rebounds and 1 block in 14:19 minutes in a start against MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg MHP RIESEN LudwigsburgPatrick started against RASTA Vechta and played 28:33 minutes collecting 12 points on 4 of 15 shots (2/9 threes) and 2 of 2 free throws There will be no German player at the NCAA Final Four in San Antonio as Christian Anderson and Texas Tech were eliminated in the Elite Eight with a 84-79 loss against Florida - wasting a nine-point lead with 3 minutes left which ended the Red Raiders’ dreams of reaching their first Final Four since finishing second in 2019 In 35 games in his freshman season with Texas Tech Anderson averaged 10.6 points on 38 percent three-point shooting Germany drawn into EuroBasket group in Finland The reigning world champions Germany were drawn into Group B of the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 in Finland Also in the group in Tampere will be co-hosts Finland The Germans will cross over with Group A in the Round of 16 with the Riga group consisting of co-hosts Latvia Für den Newsletter anmelden © easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga - Alle Rechte vorbehalten BBL GmbH, Am Kabellager 11-13, 51063 Köln (Mülheim)Tel.: 0221 / 981 77-0Fax: 0221 / 981 77-99e-Mail: Info@easyCredit-BBL.de Höhn transitions from his current position as chief procurement officer to a newly created role of chief performance officer and Cochon will succeed Höhn as the new chief procurement officer Höhn will report directly to Mann+Hummel president and CEO Kurk Wilks while continuing his responsibilities as managing director of Mann+Hummel’s German entity Höhn will drive the ongoing development of governance frameworks and the deployment of the company’s strategic initiatives and organizational advancements He will continue to steer the company’s Performance Office a cross-functional global initiative where all strategic profitability improvement and transformation programs are consolidated.  Höhn joined Mann+Hummel in 2004 and held various management positions in Germany and the USA before assuming global responsibility for purchasing in 2010 “I’m excited to become Mann+Hummel’s chief performance officer at such a pivotal time Our commitment to transformation is unwavering and I’m passionate about driving our initiatives forward with our teams to ensure the achievement of our strategic goals and to stay focused,” said Höhn “These appointments highlight our dedication to driving transformation and executing our strategic plans effectively After introducing agile transformative initiatives such as the Performance Office the appointment of Hanno as chief performance officer is a natural progression,” said Wilks we’re excited to welcome Samuel Cochon as our new chief procurement officer Hanno has built a strong foundation in our procurement processes and with Samuel Cochon’s extensive experience and innovative approach I’m confident we will continue to transform to perform,” said Emese Weissenbacher executive vice president & chief financial officer at Mann+Hummel Cochon comes to Mann+Hummel with extensive international sales acquired through senior management positions at several leading automotive companies Cochon managed both direct and indirect purchasing and contributed to the enhancement of the global procurement performance "Stepping into the role of chief procurement officer at Mann+Hummel is a unique opportunity,” said Cochon “I am extremely enthusiastic about contributing to Mann+Hummel’s transformation initiatives particularly by transitioning further the procurement function into a comprehensive business partner I look forward to collaborating closely with the teams to support and enable the achievement of our strategic goals.” Cochon will also report to Wilks Free access to this content is for qualifying individuals only Corporate and institutional access requires an appropriate license or subscription For more information contact institutions@markallengroup.com The Bi-2 band is thrilled to announce the start of its new world concert tour “All The Best” The band will play the set of its greatest hits of all time in an updated sound - some of these versions can be heard on the “All The Best Vol 1” contains evergreens that Bi-2 fans are always await re-recorded with the original arrangements but using new cutting-edge technologies These smash hits will be performed on tour exactly as they appear on the album spiced up with the pure emotions of the live show The previous “Hallelujah World Tour” rolled for a year and a half With more than 30 countries visited and more than 60 gigs played the band members are excited to visit new countries play in new cities and meet new wonderful people and true passion for rock’n’roll remain unchanged Final round of the year of the EHF Champions League Women 2024/25 threw off on Saturday with HB Ludwigsburg and Nykøbing Falster Håndboldklub securing home wins against Vipers Kristiansand and CS Gloria 2018 BN in their rematches bouncing back from convincing defeats just a week earlier Metz Handball remained the only unbeaten team in the competition after yet another convincing performance against Krim Mercator Podravka Vegeta were the lucky side as Katarina Pandža beat the buzzer for the third win of the season and leapfrogged Storhamar Elite in the standings Nykøbing Falster Håndboldklub (DEN) vs CS Gloria 2018 BN (ROU) 32:24 (16:13) Nykøbing were determined to get their revenge and claim their first win of the season Gloria struggled to find their rhythm in the attack as Nykøbing's solid defence forced them into mistakes The Danish side built a three-goal lead and withstood Gloria's attempts to narrow the gap Aimee Von Pereira led the charge for the home side maintaining the intensity right up until halftime with five goals The Romanian club had few chances to shift the momentum in the second half when they closed down the deficit to a single goal but goalkeeper Catharina Broch made sure Nykøbing stayed on the victory course Natalia Nosek's seven goals and Renata De Arruda's 11 saves were not enough for Gloria HC Podravka Vegeta (CRO) vs Storhamar Handball Elite (NOR) 25:24 (14:12) the clash between these two sides was evenly matched but Storhamar refused to back down and with good defensive display Podravka capitalised on Storhamar's turnovers and made a mark Klara Birtic scored her third goal to push Podravka to a three-goal lead (14:11) A better second half performance gave Storhamar new confidence their first lead after 6:5 in the 12th minute They extended it to 23:20 and forced Podravka to call two timeouts in three minutes Podravka netted twice while Storhamar were left reeling in the attack thus bringing an exciting finish in Koprivnica Storhamar went to the last attack with 7 vs 6 Lucija Bešen stopped it and Katarina Pandža scored with the buzzer into an empty net Metz Handball (FRA) vs Krim Mercator Ljubljana (SLO) 34:30 (14:11) Krim made their way to Metz with a fresh start under new coach Žiga Novak a former assistant coach who took over following Dragan Adzic's departure Novak was determined to shake things up and inject new energy into the team keeping up with Metz as neither side had more than a one-goal lead When Cléopatre Darleux pulled off a couple of great saves Sarah Bouktit and Chloé Valentini kept on giving Their biggest lead in the second half was by six and Krim managed to reduce it with the help of Tatjana Brnovic but still had to accept their fourth straight defeat HB Ludwigsburg (GER) vs Vipers Kristiansand (NOR) 33:29 (18:15) HB Ludwigsburg outplayed Vipers and secured their first home win of the season Johanna Bundsen was on fire at the start of the game stopping shots with an incredible 70 per cent efficiency early on and finishing the first half with 11 saves as eight turnovers kept Vipers within reach. Everything changed around the 20th minute with Vipers' hasty attack pushing Ludwigsburg to a strong 16:11 lead That lead morphed to a six goals early in the second half as things started to go awry for Vipers following the injury of their best scorer it was not working for Norwegians - their biggest trail was by seven but with the help of Tuva Høve they managed to close the gap before the final buzzer