Heidelberg

American  

[hahyd-l-burg, hahyd-l-berk] / ˈhaɪd lˌbɜrg, ˈhaɪd lˌbɛrk /

noun

1. a city in NW Baden-Württemberg, in SW Germany: university, founded 1386.

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Heidelberg British  

/ ˈhaɪdəlˌbɜːɡ, ˈhaidəlbɛrk /

noun

1. a city in SW Germany, in NW Baden-Württemberg on the River Neckar: capital of the Palatinate from the 13th century until 1719; famous castle (begun in the 12th century) and university (1386), the oldest in Germany. Pop: 142 959 (2003 est)

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Heidelberg

The operator of Craig yr Hesg, Heidelberg Materials UK, said it is confident in its safe operation and will continue to follow all regulatory requirements.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

His family's statement said von Hagens died on Friday, a day after being admitted to a clinic in Heidelberg, Germany, with a brain haemorrhage.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

"Our research not only advances the theoretical understanding of quantum impurities but is also directly relevant for ongoing experiments with ultracold atomic gases, two-dimensional materials, and novel semiconductors," adds the Heidelberg physicist.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026

The company also consolidated its factory network over the past two years, which included the closure of its Heidelberg plant in South Africa, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026

To warm myself I think of summer in Heidelberg.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys