Gelsenkirchen
Americannoun
noun
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On Wednesday, more than 450 law enforcement officers were involved in the raids across 12 locations in Germany including in the western cities of Essen, Gelsenkirchen, Marl, Bottrop, Herdecke and Lüdenscheid.
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2026
BP BP 2.20%increase; green up pointing triangle agreed to sell its Gelsenkirchen refinery in Germany to Klesch Group, as the British energy major continues to simplify its portfolio and shore up its balance sheet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026
The Gelsenkirchen refinery in western Germany produces fuels for vehicles and aircraft as well as feedstocks for the petrochemical industry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026
Police in Gelsenkirchen are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2026
He comes from Gelsenkirchen and is living with his grandparents.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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