Some are necessary and we can’t switch them off Others help us to provide you with the best possible service We use cookies to personalise content and ads to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic We also share anonymous information about your use of our site with our social media By accepting cookies you will be helping us to continue to provide you with the best possible service workers have taken action over proposed changes to the crane production facilities in the country Members of the IG Metall union are on strike over plans announced in February by the Japan-headquartered crane manufacturer to realign its European crane manufacturing operations These plans involve closure of the Wallerscheid wheeled mobile crane factory near Zweibrücken and investment to be made in the other plants in Germany The union is reported as demanding that everything be kept open until 2032 The strike started Thursday 5 September following a vote during a town hall meeting held on Tuesday “In negotiations with the works council and IG Metall no agreement has been reached on the planned restructuring of Tadano Demag GmbH to strike at the two plants in Zweibrücken from 5 September 2024 The duration of the strike is currently not foreseeable.” the originally announced loss of more than 400 jobs has been reduced by about 30 per cent to around 300 people That would take the total of around 1,200 to about 900 the plan is to move production from the Wallerscheid factory to the existing factories in: Dinglerstrasse (Zweibrücken) the planned relocation will involve investment in the other facilities more space has been acquired at the Dinglerstrasse plant where there will be production line investments including new paint facilities and a new repair shop plus expansion of the testing area with new test pads The company said its next step is to put in place a neutral arbitration board to resolve the issues It will be an independent body charged with helping to find “a viable and binding solution for both sides.” Quick wits saved a man’s life last month when a crane boom came down onto him in Nanjing UK rental company Clear View has ordered three Ruthmann truck mounted platforms US crane rental company Crane Service Inc has ordered another Liebherr LG 1800-1.0 wheeled lattice crane Haulotte has appointed Guillaume Van Hoeck as managing director Europe Czech crane rental company AG Transport has ordered an 800t LR 1800-1.0 lattice crawler German sales and rental company Kunze has added Elma cranes to its portfolio This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The southwestern German town of Zweibruecken has been associated with horses for centuries a duke who presided over the area began breeding a type of horse for military and courier work would eventually gain admiration from Prussia’s Frederick the Great and Napoleon Bonaparte of France It also was among the first in Germany to stage organized horse races horse enthusiasts can find related activities in the town throughout much of the year is unique in that it’s virtually in the center of town It hosts two race days per year that include harness races in which horses pull two-wheeled carts that carry riders and others in which jockeys ride on horseback Contests are spaced about a half-hour apart bartenders are busy pouring sparkling wine and making Aperol spritzes while spectators line up for snacks in the festive atmosphere There’s also a steady stream of people making their way to the betting area and it should be possible to find an assistant to explain the options in English The races are broadcast throughout Germany and people also wager on them online and at betting shops across the country Despite the prevalence of gambling and booze the race days are surprisingly family-friendly Children’s laughter is regularly heard from the wooden bleachers and the grassy seating area closer to the track The year’s first race day was held in mid-April For those more interested in horse riding than racing the nearby Zweibruecken State Stud hosts several contests It’s one of 10 historical German state studs that date back to when horses were essential for transportation the studs are geared toward breeding for equestrian sports the Zweibruecken stud is the smallest of the 10 but one of the oldest Successive conflicts destroyed its original structures The present facilities were built after American bombs destroyed much of the town during World War II a sense of history is palpable around the grounds an outdoor riding area and two riding halls all of which are located on a picturesque tree-lined street near the Schwarzbach tributary The informational signs throughout the grounds can be read in English with a phone translation app Visitors who are interested in learning even more about the town’s horse history can check out the Zweibruecken Stadtmuseum which is about a 10-minute walk from the racetrack and the stud farm this small town has had an outsized affection for horses Witnessing this tradition firsthand can make for a very interesting day out 66482 Zweibruecken; Zweibruecken State Stud 66482 Zweibruecken; Zweibruecken Stadtmuseum Zweibruecken is about a 30-minute drive from Ramstein Air Base the racetrack will be open from around 11 a.m with races expected to be held from about 2 p.m Events at Zweibruecken State Stud are held at various times The Zweibruecken Stadtmuseum is open Tuesday from 10 a.m Cost: Tickets for the July 16 race day can be purchased in advance or at the door General admission is 7 euros with discounts for children Ticket prices vary for events held at the Zweibrucken State Stud Admission to the Zweibrucken Stadtmuseum is 3 euros for adults 1.50 euros for students and free for children under 16 The objective of the Graphene Flagship's MUNASET project is to develop a rapid highly sensitive and easy-to-use graphene-based biosensor platform to monitor the therapy response of patients suffering from major depressive disorder (MDD) This platform  allows faster and more precise identification of the optimal treatment strategy and therefore improves the expected therapy outcomes while also reducing the  hospitalization time MUNASET will help secure Europe’s industrial leadership over the entire value chain of novel graphene-based bio-analytical tools funded by the European Commission’s Horizon Europe programme is part of the Graphene Flagship initiative which works to advance technologies that rely on graphene and other 2D materials The MUNASET project is a new member of the Graphene Flagship Initiative A meeting after the sixth month of the project took place in Zweibruecken  on 29 February The meeting after the sixth month of the project allowed all partners to present the work carried out so far it permitted the partners to analyse the current issues and to fine tune the next actions So far MUNASET has achieved all of its set objectives for this period Bringing together 118 academic and industrial partners in 12 research and innovation projects and 1 coordination and support project the Graphene Flagship initiative will continue to advance Europe’s strategic autonomy in technologies that rely on graphene and other 2D materials which builds on the previous 10-years of the Graphene Flagship is funded by the European Commission’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme addressing the challenges of upscaling 2D material production processes for the semiconductor industry is another key component of the Graphene Flagship eco-system A post shared by DLR (@germanaerospacecenter) Germany's Zweibrücken Observatory bears a striking resemblance to a beloved "Star Wars" sidekick and he completed the paint job with the help of his father-in-law Horst Helle the painter Klaus Ruffing and several students Check out more photos of the droid decor below: And here's a video for perspective (it's in German Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more! And if you have a news tip, correction or comment, let us know at: community@space.com. Her work has been featured by Scientific American Health and Environmental Reporting Program and an AB in mathematics from Brown University Sarah enjoys musical theatre and mathematical papercraft She is currently Assistant News Editor at Scientific American You can follow her on Twitter @SarahExplains Forget Darth Vader and the Emperor: The Empire has never been scarier than in 'Andor' season 2 Scientists chased a falling spacecraft with a plane to understand satellite air pollution The association ZukunftsRegion Westpfalz e intends to develop the area of the ‘Weiße Kaserne’ in coordination with the city of Zweibrücken and the owners The former barracks area is centrally located in the city of Zweibrücken/ Germany (in close proximity to the Ramstein US Airbase) 4.5 ha large area is to be sold for development a combined urban development and investor competition is being held to find a coherent urban development and architectural development and utilization concept for which an investor is prepared to enter into purchase negotiations with the owners and in the event of a positive conclusion to the talks to develop the site in accordance with the concept.The following goals in particular are being pursued with the urban development reorganization:Integration of the new development into the existing development structureStrengthening the residential and commercial function in the vicinity of the central downtown areaCreation of a high-quality neighborhoodRevitalization of a brownfield site in the inner area This is an international two-stage investor competition for which an association of investors with architects is permitted The awarding authority provides a competition sum of 30,000 € for the architect of the participating consortium (1st prize: 15,000 € The jury is composed of representatives of the owners the city of Zweibrücken and renowned external experts Download the information related to this competition here. This competition was submitted by an ArchDaily user. If you'd like to submit a competition, call for submissions or other architectural 'opportunity' please use our "Submit a Competition" form The views expressed in announcements submitted by ArchDaily users do not necessarily reflect the views of ArchDaily You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email The Global Lifting Industry’s Longest Running Magazine announces plans to streamline European manufacturing operations to maximise strength of combined German and Japanese manufacturing capabilities Japanese crane manufacturer has announced it is closing the Wallerscheid production facility in Zweibrücken Tadano says the envisaged changes in production are designed to enable the company to even better respond to the needs of the customers and to ensure that its products and services remain market-leading in the longer term They will also serve to improve the speed of delivery in the production of cranes as well as repair and service work The management of Tadano Ltd.’s subsidiary Tadano Demag (“TDG”) will begin consultations with the works council items produced at the Wallerscheid facility will be moved to the TDG Dinglerstrasse factory Tadano says it recognises the great potential of its German production sites and that both TDG and TFG will continue to play a key part in its global production network Give your business an edge with our leading Cranes Today Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the Progressive Media network © Business Trade Media International Limited the most successful Trakehner stallion of his year is now available at stud at Landgestüt Zweibrücken in Germany Snowfire St.Angelo (by All Inclusive x Munchhausen x Michelangelo) is a 2017 Trakehner stallion born in Germany and has proven in 2022 that he is ready to play in the national competition arena with the big boys This young stallion is the last licensed son of All Inclusive the no 1 dressage sire in WBFSH ranking for many years has consistently produced excellent young horses in dressage and eventing His dam Schneefürstin is a daughter of the famous elite mare Schneeflocke the most expensive Trakehner mare ever sold Angelo's pedigree is uniquely stamped by a consolidation of elite stallions of the Trakehner breed: Gribaldi Michelangelo as well as elite and state premium mares AngeloWhat makes this youngster so special is his stunning character He has what we once used to appreciate the Trakehner so much for: a solid head gentle interior and his bombproof personality He is already showing a natural talent for piaffe and passage After a very successful year under the saddle with rider Lisa Arcq at Haras de l’Aube in Belgium where he qualified with grades of over 80% in the Belgian Championships Angelo won the 5 year old LEWB championship He has now been enjoying some time off from sport This season he will be available for fresh semen only at the Landgestüt Zweibrücken where he will focus on his breeding duties before he continues his already very successful sports career in the 7-year old classes We are excited to see what the future will hold for this very special stallion as he already has one of his foals qualified for the France Dressage Nationals in Saumur AngeloHe produces big moving foals with lovely heads and of course he passes on his excellent character Stalls for Rent at Durondeau Dressage in Peer, Belgium Exceptionally Well Located Equestrian Facility in Wellington, Florida Well-built Equestrian Estate With Multiple Business Opportunities in Sweden Stable Units for Rent at Lotje Schoots' Equestrian Center in Houten (NED) For Rent: Several Apartments and Stable Wing at High-End Equestrian Facility Stable Wing Available at Reiterhof Wensing on Dutch/German border Real Estate: Well-Appointed Country House with Extensive Equestrian Facility in the U.K. Rémi Blot Connect with our staff on topics that matter to you via email or request a reprint Place classified and announcement notices or grow your business with advertising and marketing solutions Zweibrücken/Munich - In a serious traffic accident on July 1 2018 on the federal highway 8 near Zweibrücken in the extreme southwest of Rhineland-Palatinate on the border with Saarland the 13-year-old pillion passenger of a then 37-year-old motorcyclist was killed The motorcyclist himself was seriously injured when he fell onto the highway and his motorcycle burst into flames The previously unknown driver of the vehicle that caused the accident - according to witnesses possibly a convertible - fled after the collision with the motorcycle at high speed towards Saarland neither the vehicle has been found nor the person responsible for the accident identified Broadcast slot: Second German Television (ZDF) - "File number XY .. After the head of the Zweibrücken police station had already presented the traffic accident as a studio case to television viewers on August 22nd 2018 in the television program “Aktenzeichen XY .. unsolved” and asked for help in the search for the unknown vehicle the latest episode October 14th In the program “Case number the “Aktenzeichen XY” editorial team had the last days of the 13-year-old boy’s life The officer from the Zweibrücken police station in charge of the investigation will ask television viewers questions relevant to the search and the investigation in conversation with presenter Rudi Cerne and will present the key aspects of the case to the general public in order to perhaps get the decisive clue as to who caused the accident Pirmasens Police Department Please contact: Zweibrücken Police Department Telephone: 06332-976-0 Text & image credits: Provided by the Pirmasens Police Department Follow me on my Harleysite social media channels too Essenzielle Cookies ermöglichen grundlegende Funktionen und sind für die einwandfreie Funktion der Website erforderlich Statistik Cookies erfassen Informationen anonym Diese Informationen helfen uns zu verstehen Marketing-Cookies werden von Drittanbietern oder Publishern verwendet indem sie Besucher über Websites hinweg verfolgen Inhalte von Videoplattformen und Social-Media-Plattformen werden standardmäßig blockiert Wenn Cookies von externen Medien akzeptiert werden bedarf der Zugriff auf diese Inhalte keiner manuellen Einwilligung mehr soldiers taking part in the Christmas Eve festivities at the Buerger family home in Zweibruecken entertainment included rousing games of Cards Against Humanity and shots from skull-shaped glasses It may not have been the most standard means of celebrating the yuletide Matthew Fox nevertheless had no problem fitting in with his hosts Ulf and Manuela Buerger and their teenage son T.J “I feel like I’ve known these guys for a long time,” Fox said adding that it was a blessing for him to be with Buergers for the Christmas season who is assigned to the 44th Expeditionary Signal Battalion-Enhanced at Baumholder is one of about a dozen single American soldiers stationed in the area who spent the holiday with German host families part of a decades-old program reactivated this year for the first time since the coronavirus brought it to a halt in 2019 the program has paired about 1,100 American soldiers with German families since it was launched in the 1970s Fox is the third American soldier the Buergers have welcomed through the program two additional soldiers the family knew through a friend joined their festivities independently “I know how it is to be alone at Christmas,” said Buerger this is about bringing friends together and having a good time Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz organizes Operation Good Cheer which it says is aimed at fostering cultural exchange and understanding The soldiers and host families met for the first time at a group event earlier in the month the soldiers received invitations for Christmas Eve the day after Christmas — which is also a German holiday — or a combination of days particularly those celebrating with alcohol Viktoria and Florian Gerss donned medieval German outfits to welcome Sgt both with the 515th Transportation Company at Baumholder The couple live near the town of Birkenfeld and have a penchant for medieval reenactments they have participated in Operation Good Cheer for several years They even invited a soldier they had previously hosted for Christmas to celebrate with them when the program was suspended “We connected with the soldier and wrote often so that soldier came to us twice without Operation Good Cheer,” Viktoria said McMullen said the thought of spending the holiday in the home of people he’d only recently met was intimidating at first joining in a game of Uno with the Gerss family as honey wine flowed but I never got to experience actual German family culture,” McMullen said “That’s why I thought this would be a cool experience.” Another soldier with the 515th Transportation Company spent Christmas Day in the neighboring state of Saarland with Alexander and Tina Schweitzer and their 9-year-old son Silas at their home in Primstal “Nobody should be alone on Christmas,” Tina Schweitzer said while serving coffee and cakes next to a towering Christmas tree “And I can speak English,” Silas interjected saying what he considers his favorite aspect of the program The Schweitzers signed up this year for the first time after seeing an advertisement in a German newspaper They’re already planning to participate in Operation Good Cheer next year and they invited Porter over for another visit in the spring thinks there should be more initiatives linking soldiers with the German community to help “build a home away from home.” A simple Christmas get-together can have a lasting impact on all those involved “The first soldier we ever hosted wrote to me a few months ago and said he found a photo from that night,” Buerger said “He explained how he had problems with father figures in the past and that he still thinks about the good time he had here a French regiment with German-speaking troops helped defeat the British at Yorktown thus ending the American Revolutionary War and assuring the United States’ independence Descendants of those who fought in the war joined local officials Saturday to honor the regiment and the two brothers who led it by unveiling a plaque in their hometown of Zweibrucken “We are very proud as the city of Zweibrucken that we are part of the history of the U.S.A.,” the city’s mayor Marlod Wosnitza told roughly three dozen people who attended the unveiling “We have a long-standing partnership with this country.” The plaque — bestowed by the Daughters of the American Revolution a lineage-based group whose members descend from people who supported the United States’ independence efforts over two centuries ago — is located on the site of Christian and Wilhelm von Zweibrucken’s former family home near the city’s center known by its French name Regiment Royal Deux-Ponts It included members from the Palatinate and Saarland regions of Germany and eastern parts of France Roughly a year after arriving in North America the regiment took part in the Battle of Yorktown which proved to be the decisive engagement of the Revolution forcing British troops to surrender and paving the way for the Treaty of Paris in 1783 The Palatinate chapter of the DAR in Germany paid for the plaque and worked with local authorities and DAR officials in the U.S Some members of the chapter live in the nearby Kaiserslautern Military Community American flags were given to attendees and a local band played songs including The Star-Spangled Banner and Yankee Doodle About two dozen other members living in Germany and France also attended “This is a specific part of our common history: French the regent of DAR’s Rochambeau chapter in France the former reporter general of DAR’s National Society “Being in this country with these women who still remember their heritage it’s all really important,” Kammeyer-Price said adding that the new plaque should help others remember this piece of American the fact that these two brothers came to the United States and were part of this decisive battle,” Kammeyer-Price said “To honor them like this is really wonderful.” Mayor Wosnitza pointed out parallels between the regiment’s 18th century efforts and the support the U.S as it fights to repel invading Russian forces “Ukraine is in a war fighting for their independence,” Wosnitza told the crowd “[The] country has to be defended by their people and by us all.” corresponds with an exhibition in German on Duke Christian IV at the Zweibrucken City Museum that runs until March and includes information about the Regiment Royal Deux-Ponts Museum officials are encouraging Americans to visit Sign in Join now, it's FREE! A few dozen German students — with their Canadian housemates in tow — packed into the council chambers at city hall Monday night as they were welcomed to Barrie as part of the Youth Ambassadors program Zweibrücken is a town of approximately 34,000 people located along the Schwarzbach river in the Rhineland-Palatinate area of southwest Germany.  there has been a steady stream of students going to and from the two cities to learn more about each other's culture while also forging long-lasting friendships.  chairman of the city's international relations committee called the program "enormously special" in how it's handled with officials in Zweibrücken.  from the beginning we established that we would allow the other country to establish some of the basic rules," he said which is one of Barrie's friendship cities Morrison said their visits to Barrie are required to be in the summer, can't involve school and are typically just two weeks in length "But Germany saw it differently; it had to include school and it had to be at least a month because there was no way the Germans were going to come across the pond for less than that amount of time," he said.  Morrison says it was an easy handshake to make The city and the Simcoe County District School Board have partnered with the Global Perspectives program (which Morrison used to co-ordinate before retiring) for more than two decades.  Around 1,000 German and Canadian students have participated in the exchange.  that can say they have anything remotely like this," Morrison added.  Mayor Jeff Lehman said there's no better way to learn about someone else's culture than by simply immersing yourself in it.  "We live in this time where we talk to each other through our phones and not face-to-face," he said adding there's a mutual benefit for students from both countries The mayor encouraged the students to enjoy their stay.  "I really hope you enjoy your time here in Canada you enjoy your time here in Barrie and know that you take back to Zweibrücken the friendship of a city that has lasted for many years and will continue to for many years to come," he added.  a math and physics teacher leading the German delegation here in Canada said he has heard many stories about the exchange in the high school halls back home.  "You cannot help but hearing students speak enthusiastically about the Canada exchange and what an amazing experience the trips are (and) the friendships that are formed," he said noting it also teaches students to think on a global level.  But it never occurred to him that he could also reap the benefits himself after being part of the global family for a year and a half I can tell you that taking part in this program means much more than I'm able to put into words," Lehmann added the Zweibrücken area had a long-standing military tradition It was also home to a NATO military air base that was controlled by the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1953 until 1969 and by the Americans from 1969 to 1991 when it closed Later in the evening, council also approved the establishment of a legacy fund with the Barrie Community Fund for the Youth Ambassador Program at Monday's meeting The City of Barrie is also a friendship city to Murayama it alternates each year with either a group coming to Barrie or one going to Murayama which is a city of around 25,000 people and located approximately 400 kilometres north of Tokyo.  When a Japanese delegation left Barrie in August grown by a Japanese farmer who has been to Barrie several times It was officially presented Monday night and is considered to be a significant honour on behalf of the Japanese people vice-chairman of the city's international relations committee made the presentation on behalf of the Japanese delegation.  More Spotlight > The Zweibrücken Fashion Outlet is once again making a fashion statement and is looking forward to the opening of the BOSS outlet today The premium global retailer BOSS is showing modern business looks and trendy street styles across its 500sq m site in Germany Center Director of the Zweibrücken Fashion Outlet sees the new addition as a brand partner who perfectly complements the current shopping world of the outlet: “For us the partnership with HUGO BOSS is a very special highlight We see BOSS as a traditional premium brand with which we share many values ​​and the high demands we place on ourselves We are therefore very much looking forward to opening the doors to the new store.” Contact us: info@rli.uk.com The US burger concept Five Guys has long since established itself in the German gastronomy sector Germany CEO Jörg Gilcher reports why a return to the old VAT rate would be a disaster for the gastronomy sector how the company's own deposit system is succeeding - and which cities the brand is focusing on in Germany Suggestions & comments to info@food-service.de The group, called Kameradschaft Nationaler Widerstand Zweibrücken (NWZ), made the announcement on its Facebook page, saying it wanted to show "solidarity with Horst Mahler on the occasion of a performance of the Söhne Mannheims". But the town of Esch-sur-Alzette has warned that it has not given authorisation for the protest -- named 'Marionettes put our people in chains: freedom for Horst Mahler' -- to be held. A request for authorisation was sent to the town of Esch-sur-Alzette by email, but it was refused for "security reasons". A town official said: "In addition to our obligation to guarantee the security and maintenance of public order, the town of Esch-sur-Alzette, which is a member of UNESCO's International Coalition of Cities against Racism, stresses that the subject of the manifestation is absolutely incompatible with the principles of the constitution of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the values of Luxembourg society as a whole." The NWZ group reportedly wants to show support to the German Holocaust denier Horst Mahler, who, after his conviction for a prison sentence, fled to Hungary and applied for asylum as "political refugee". PoliticsLuxembourg lawmakers divided over Israel-EU relationsAttempt to find unified position on extension of EU-Israel trade agreement failed during divisive committee meeting World of workJob market last year grew at slowest pace since financial crisisLuxembourg created fewer new jobs in 2024 than any year since the 2008-9 banking crisis Public administrationGovernment to create administration overseeing housing aidNew office aims to improve access to housing support and reduce delays AustraliaAustralians mark election day with 'democracy sausages' and in 'budgy smugglers'Australians fired up barbecues and wore tight-fit swim trunks called "budgy smugglers" to voting centers as they welcomed election day on Saturday (3 May) with some unique and quirky traditions. GrantsEU to propose €500m package to attract researchersPlan to double grant amount by 2025 and continue support in 2026 and 2027 Costs of six million eurosPremiumBus drivers unable to drive cost Luxembourg firm €6m annually Some given odd jobs or are idle, but could soon be employed by municipal councils World of workSpain to move ahead with plan to cut work week to 37.5 hoursThe bill is set to face a lengthy approval process in Parliament, where it’s uncertain to have enough backing from lawmakers Innovation and educationLuxembourg opens drone school to boost safetyEducation ministry has launched a civilian drone school, where pilots can hone their skills and share ideas Advertiser contentTreat yourself to a stress-free holidayDreaming of a worry-free trip What if the secret to a smooth getaway was simply good preparation and the right protection Advertiser contentReal estate: Why should you take advantage of the start of 2025 to begin your real estate project?The main things we remember about the housing sector over the past 12 months are the rise in interest rates and the fall in property prices Advertiser contentProperty: I've decided to invest!The various forms of government support for investment Advertiser contentThe Luxembourg Times BusinessRun is happening again on 18th September!On Thursday 18th September with the starting gun of the 11th Luxembourg Times BusinessRun fired at the Coque at 7 pm Share this with instagramShare this with facebookShare this with linkedinSections