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Königsdorf (Frechen)
Frechen (; Ripuarian: ''Frechem'') is a town in the Rhein-Erft District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Frechen was first mentioned in 877. It is situated at the western Cologne city border. It is the site of the 1257 Battle of Frechen between Conrad von Hochstaden, Archbishop of Cologne and the people of the town. In the 16th century it became known for locally produced terra cotta products, especially the " Bartmannskrug" (beardman jug). In the late 18th century lignite was industrially mined. Digging for lignite dominated the city's economy until the end of the 20th century, and in 1891 the first briquette factory was opened. On 2 September 1951 Frechen received its city-rights including the villages of Bachem, Hücheln and Buschbell. On 1 January 1975 the nearby villages of Grefrath, Habbelrath, Königsdorf and Neufreimersdorf were also incorporated. In 1971, the Keramion, a ceramics museum in a distinctive glass-enclosed modern structure designed by architect Peter Neu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ripuarian Language
Ripuarian ( ) or Ripuarian Franconian is a German dialect group, part of the West Central German language group. Together with the Moselle Franconian which includes the Luxembourgish language, Ripuarian belongs to the larger Central Franconian dialect family and also to the linguistic dialect continuum, continuum with the Low Franconian languages. It is spoken in the Rhineland south of the Benrath line — from northwest of Düsseldorf and Cologne to Aachen in the west and to Waldbröl in the east. The language area also comprises the north of the German-speaking Community of Belgium as well as the southern edge of the Limburg (Netherlands), Limburg province of the Netherlands, especially Kerkrade (''Kirchroa''), where it is perceived as a variety of Limburgish language, Limburgish and legally treated as such. The name derives from the Ripuarian Franks (''Rheinfranken''), who settled in the area from the 4th century onward. The most well known Ripuarian dialect is ''Colognian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Child Sexual Abuse
Child sexual abuse (CSA), also called child molestation, is a form of child abuse in which an adult or older adolescent uses a child for sexual stimulation. Forms of child sexual abuse include engaging in Human sexual activity, sexual activities with a child (whether by asking or pressuring, or by other means), indecent exposure, child grooming, and child sexual exploitation, such as using a child to produce child pornography. CSA is not confined to specific settings; it permeates various institutions and communities. CSA affects children in all socioeconomic levels, across all racial, ethnic, and cultural groups, and in both rural and urban areas. In places where child labor is common, CSA is not restricted to one individual setting; it passes through a multitude of institutions and communities. This includes but is not limited to schools, homes, and online spaces where adolescents are exposed to abuse and exploitation. Child marriage is one of the main forms of child sexual ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kapfenberg
Kapfenberg () is a city in the Bruck-Mürzzuschlag district of the Austrian state of Styria. It lies in the valley of the Mürz river in central Austria. With an estimated population of 22,080 individuals in 2024, it is the third largest city in Styria. The 13th century Oberkapfenberg castle hosts the annual Ritterfest ("knights festival"). Geography Kapfenberg is a city in the Bruck-Mürzzuschlag district of the Austrian state of Styria. It lies in the valley of the Mürz river near the Eastern Alps. The city incorporates 15 settlements, the largest of which is Hafendorf. The Oberkapfenberg castle near the town was built in the 12th century by the Lords of Stubenberg and expanded in the 15th century. The castle went to a dilapidated condition in the 17th century before being restored in the 19th century. In 1992, it was purchased by the municipality of Kapfenberg, and it hosts the annual Ritterfest ("knights festival"). Demographics With an estimated population of 22,080 i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sister City
A sister city or a twin town relationship is a form of legal or social agreement between two geographically and politically distinct localities for the purpose of promoting cultural and commercial ties. While there are early examples of international links between municipalities akin to what are known as sister cities or twin towns today dating back to the 9th century, the modern concept was first established and adopted worldwide during World War II. Origins of the modern concept Throughout history, many cities have participated in various cultural exchanges and similar activities that might resemble a sister-city or twin-city relationship, but the first officially documented case of such a relationship was a signed agreement between the leaders of the cities of Toledo, Ohio and Toledo, Spain in 1931. However, the modern concept of town twinning appeared during the Second World War. More specifically, it was inspired by the bombing of Coventry on 14 November 1940, known as t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hannah Meul
Hannah Meul (born April 3, 2001, in Frechen) is a German rock climber who specialises in competition bouldering and bouldering. She won the silver medal in bouldering at the 2022 IFSC Climbing European Championships and has placed second three times on the IFSC Climbing World Cup circuit. Career Meul began climbing at age seven and entered her first competition at age 10. In the 2015 season, she made her international debut, taking part in the European Youth Cup, European Youth Championships and IFSC Climbing World Youth Championships. At her first IFSC Climbing World Cup at Meiringen in 2017, she advanced to the semifinal and placed 12th. She was also the German lead champion that year. She placed fourth in lead at the 2020 European Championships in Moscow, and placed fifth in combined at the 2021 IFSC Climbing World Championships, also in Moscow. During the 2022 season, Meul qualified for her first World Cup final, topping all the final boulders in Brixen and finishing se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lennart Thy
Lennart Thy (born 25 February 1992) is a German professional footballer who plays as a striker for Singapore Premier League club Lion City Sailors. Club career On 18 January 2016, Werder Bremen announced Thy would return to the club for the 2016–17 season. He signed a three-year contract. On 24 September 2016, he scored his first goal for the club since his return after coming on as a substitute in a 2–1 win over VfL Wolfsburg. VVV-Venlo (loan) In July 2017, Werder Bremen confirmed that Thy would be loaned to Eredivisie side VVV-Venlo for the 2017–18 season. BB Erzurumspor In July 2018, Thy left Werder Bremen permanently to join BB Erzurumspor, a newly promoted club that gained promotion to the Turkish 2018–19 Süper Lig. In September 2018, Thy won the FIFA Fair Play Award during the 2018 The Best FIFA Football Awards. He had missed an Eredivisie match for VVV-Venlo against PSV Eindhoven to save the life of a leukemia patient in urgent need of matching stem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marcel Heller
Marcel Heller (born 12 February 1986) is a German footballer who plays as a winger for SV Straelen. Career Early career In 2006, Heller signed with Regionalliga Süd club Sportfreunde Siegen for its 2006–07 campaign, joining from the Alemannia Aachen reserves. He immediately earned a regular spot and drew attraction in a DFB-Pokal match against Eintracht Frankfurt. Eintracht Frankfurt and loan Eintracht Frankfurt signed Heller in November 2006. He debuted for the ''eagles'' coming on as a substitute on 27 January 2007 against Schalke 04. He scored his first Bundesliga goal in an away fixture at Bielefeld on 14 April 2007. In the 2007–08 campaign, Heller had many injury problems and played only four matches for the first team. In August 2008, a season long loan deal was confirmed with MSV Duisburg who had been relegated to the 2. Bundesliga. After the loan, Heller stayed with Eintracht Frankfurt for another two seasons. Dynamo Dresden Heller signed with Dynamo Dresd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonja Bertram
Sonja Bertram (born 14 September 1984) is a German actress. Life and career She spent most of her childhood in Dießen, Bavaria, the second of four children born to Josef and Gabi Bertram. She grew up with two brothers and a sister. Her father detected Sonja's acting talent at fourteen, when she acted alongside her younger brother Tim, who made his debut appearance on screen in the movie, 'Puenktchen and Anton'. She started her acting career in the role of Marie Ziegler in the movie 'Lieber boeser Weihnachtsmann', directed by Ben Verbong. When she was twenty she studied singing and acting at the University of Cologne/ Aachen. Along the way she has starred in many series including ' Der Letze Zeuge' with Ulrich Muehe and the German crime 'SOKO Wismar' directed by . Since 2008 the actress has lived in Berlin. Filmography *1999: Lieber böser Weihnachtsmann *2000Ein unmöglicher Mann*2000: Bei aller Liebe *2001: Der Landarzt *2001: Anwalt Abel *2001: Unser Charly *2001: Stur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayọ
Joy Olasunmibo Ogunmakin (born 14 September 1980), known professionally as Ayọ , is a German singer, songwriter and actress. She uses the Yoruba language, Yoruba translation Ayọ or Ayo. of her first name ''Joy''. Her debut album ''Joyful (Ayọ album), Joyful'', released in 2006, reached Music recording sales certification, Double-Platinum status in France, Music recording sales certification, Platinum in Germany and Poland, and Music recording sales certification, Gold status in Switzerland, Italy, and Greece. Interscope Records released the album in the United States on 20 November 2007. Born in Frechen near Cologne, Germany, she has a son named Nile, who was born in late 2005 and a daughter named Billie-Eve, born July 2010, with the German reggae singer Patrice Bart-Williams, Patrice, from whom she is now separated. At the end of 2007, she moved with her family to the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan in New York City. Currently, she lives in Tahiti, French Polynésia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pierre Vogel
Pierre Vogel (born July 20, 1978), also known as Abu Hamza () is a German Islamic preacher and a former professional Boxing, boxer. Early life and boxing career Vogel was born in Frechen. He turned professional at the age of 22, fighting briefly (for two years) as a Cruiserweight (boxing), cruiserweight for the Wilfried Sauerland, Sauerland club and was undefeated in seven bouts. Religion Vogel converted to Islam in 2001 and shortly thereafter began courses in Islamic studies in Germany, and then studied in Medina. He is considered to be one of the most influential Muslims in Germany. Private life Vogel is married to a Muslim Morocco, Moroccan woman and father of three children. Media perception He has been described in one German report as a "radical Muslim", while :de:Matthias Matussek, Matthias Matussek, author and commentator for ''Der Spiegel'', described him as representative of the "dark Nazi variant" of Islam in Germany. When he appeared at a Muslim meeting in Dillin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jan Rouven
Jan Rouven Fuechtener (born 8 July 1977) is a German sex offender, artist and magician. He was primarily known for his show ''The New Illusions'' which took place at Tropicana Las Vegas from 2014 to 2016. Fuechtener was initially arrested in March 2016 and charged with owning child pornography by the FBI. He has been incarcerated ever since after being held without bail. On 28 February 2019 he was sentenced to 240 months (20 years) in federal prison and was ordered to pay a $500,000 fine for possession, receipt and distribution of more than 9,000 images and videos of child pornography. Fuechtener, a citizen of Germany, will be deported after serving his sentence. He was incarcerated at FCI Englewood near Englewood, Colorado, a minimum security prison A prison, also known as a jail, gaol, penitentiary, detention center, correction center, correctional facility, or remand center, is a facility where Prisoner, people are Imprisonment, imprisoned under the authority of the State ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
